Macomb Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader Helen Lee tosses the ball to the pitcher in her role as catcher during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. Also shown is umpire Eric Thlocco, who was honored during the game for serving as an umpire for 30 years and planning to retire. See more about Thlocco in a future issue of the Countywide & Sun.

Shawnee sixth-grade boys from area independent elementary schools take off from the starting line in the Division II 100-meter dash during Kiwanis Little Olympics, held at Jim Thorpe Stadium on May 1. The independent schools in Division II include Grove, Pleasant Grove, South Rock Creek, North Rock Creek and Liberty. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun. See all our photos from the event by clicking on the camera banner ad below.

Dale senior Wyatt Seeley poses with Dale Head Boys Basketball Coach Fletcher Reed, right, and Assistant Coaches Oliver Willis, left, and Josh Forsythe. Seeley played both basketball and baseball and will continue his baseball career with Redlands Community College in El Reno.

Tecumseh senior Ted Belshe meets the ball with a forehand stroke during the Shawnee NGB Tournament, held at SHS and OBU on May 2. Belshe placed sixth in #1 Singles. There were 16 teams in the tournament. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Lady Savages Tennis qualifies for state

Macomb senior Christian Flowers jumps for the catch and the out at third base, as Asher sophomore Erick Cole runs back to touch base, during the first inning of the Class B District Baseball Tournament at Asher on April 22. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Asher sophomore Daniel Vance tags a triple during the first inning of the Class B District Baseball Tournament home game against Macomb on April 22. Also shown is Macomb catcher, senior Radlee Blaine. The Indians won both games that day, 26-0 and 20-0, to become District Champions. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee baseball alumni watch the ball from their dugout during the SHS Alumni Game on April 25. Alumni, from left, are Tommy Smith, Bryce Holland, Jeff Cannon, Matt Bowlan, Tanner Sparks, Justin Harder, Russ Oliver, Owen Oliver and Bill Ford. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Kate Pearcy finished first in the 3200m run and third in the 1600m at the North Rock Creek track meet on April 23.