Sports

Bethel Wildcats Lead Crooked Oak 44-7 At Halftime

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Bethel lost nothing last Friday night at Crooked Oak. After winning the toss, the Wildcat captains elected to take the ball. After six possessions for each team, halftime mercifully was reached for the host Ruf-Nex, who trailed 44-7.
Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Caught In Action

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The Shawnee High School Football Homecoming Ceremony was held before the game against Tulsa Will Rogers on Oct. 8.
Tecumseh senior Brennon Carter recovers a ball fumbled by a Tuttle player during the home game on Oct. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Brennon Carter recovers a ball fumbled by a Tuttle player during the home game on Oct. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Savages Take The Homefield Tonight Against Blanchard

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 14, 2021
NOTE: It’s Fall Break and the Savages are home tonight (Thursday) to host Blanchard. It was another long night on the gridiron last Friday night in District 4A-2 play as they went to Cushing and found themselves smothered early in a 49-6 loss.
Bethel Wildcats Faces Off With Holdenville Tonight, At Home

Bethel Wildcats Faces Off With Holdenville Tonight, At Home

Bethel Wildcats Faces Off With Holdenville Tonight, At Home

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Holdenville will be at Bethel tonight for a 7 pm kickoff. The Wolverines (0-6, 0-3 district 2A-3) have faced three of the top five district teams so far, losing to Community Christian (47-0), Lexington (34-28), and Purcell (28- 0).
Becoming A Cowboy...

Becoming A Cowboy...

Becoming A Cowboy...

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Many athletes dream of the opportunity to play on a Division I collegiate team, and for Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Trevor Martin, that goal became a reality when he committed to Oklahoma State University in 2017. He officially joined the team for the 2021 season.
Potawatomi Fire center Anthony Allen, far left, and Head Coach Derrick Rowland, far right, pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chair John “Rocky” Barrett and CPN Vice Chair Linda Capps during a press conference announcing the formation of the Potawatomi Fire by CPN and The Basketball League at FireLake Arena on Sept. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire center Anthony Allen, far left, and Head Coach Derrick Rowland, far right, pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chair John “Rocky” Barrett and CPN Vice Chair Linda Capps during a press conference announcing the formation of the Potawatomi Fire by CPN and The Basketball League at FireLake Arena on Sept. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

CPN Presents Potawatomi Fire At FireLake Arena

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Professional basketball has arrived at FireLake Arena on Hardesty Rd. It was announced on Sept. 29, during a press conference, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is starting a minor league basketball team.
Bethel Royalty

Bethel Royalty

Bethel Royalty

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Bethel High School queen candidates and attendants, along with their escorts, and the flower girl, crown bearer and sash bearer pose following Bethel Football Homecoming Ceremonies on Oct. 1.
Tecumseh sophomore Maddox Anderson carries the ball for a third down and 12, as a Tuttle player tries to take him down, during the third quarter of the home game on Oct. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh sophomore Maddox Anderson carries the ball for a third down and 12, as a Tuttle player tries to take him down, during the third quarter of the home game on Oct. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Savages Football Team Struggles On The Gridiron

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The hits just keep coming for the struggling Savage gridiron squad. After a frustrating and disappointing loss on Homecoming the week before, the Savages hosted the top team in 4A with at least a half dozen starters sidelined with injuries last Friday night.
Bethel senior John Gordon carries the ball and dodges Washington players during the Homecoming Game on Oct. 1. After four straight wins, Bethel lost 18-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel senior John Gordon carries the ball and dodges Washington players during the Homecoming Game on Oct. 1. After four straight wins, Bethel lost 18-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Washington Delivers The First Loss To The Bethel Wildcats

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Washington, last season’s Class 2A State Runner-up, arrived at Bethel last Friday night boasting its #2 ranking and 65-member squad and quickly spoiled homecoming for the Wildcats with a 56-18 win, handing the hosts their first loss of the season. Bethel won the toss and deferred.
Shawnee WolvesPride of Pack

Shawnee WolvesPride of Pack

Shawnee WolvesPride of Pack

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Shawnee High School Band “Pride of the Pack” participated in the Bixby Tournament of Bands on Oct. 2. The band placed 11th in preliminary competition, won “Best Drum Major” in class 5A and finished 9th place in finals. Drum majors are Loralei Brem and DezaRae Simmons.