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OBU Football

Oklahoma Baptist cornerback Chase Whitebear received an invitation to participate in the 2026 College Gridiron Showcase (CGS). The event runs Jan. 9-11 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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OBU Basketball

Jackson Greene fights for the basket.SHAWNEE – Some key defensive takeaways early in the second half helped No. 23 (NABC) Oklahoma Baptist (9-1, 3-1 GAC) get in gear and eventually route Southeastern Oklahoma State (3-7, 2-2 GAC) 98-82 on Saturday at the Noble Complex.
Shawnee's Stetson Tucker yells his excitement after winning his match in the 132 weight class during the Shawnee High School Boys Dual against Newcastle on Dec. 2. Shawnee won the meet, 46-36. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee's Stetson Tucker yells his excitement after winning his match in the 132 weight class during the Shawnee High School Boys Dual against Newcastle on Dec. 2. Shawnee won the meet, 46-36. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SHS Wrestling Win

Xzavier Kommer upends his opponent at Tecumseh's home dual on Red Ryder Night, Dec. 4. Kommer won this match. The Savages won their dual 45-24.

Xzavier Kommer upends his opponent at Tecumseh's home dual on Red Ryder Night, Dec. 4. Kommer won this match. The Savages won their dual 45-24.

Tecumseh vs Bethel Match-up

Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters donated funds to provide the SSC Soccer team with sweatshirts commemorating their recent trip to the NJCAA National Tournament. It was the seventh consecutive trip to nationals for Coach Dan Hill and his program. The team finished their season among the Top 4 Division 1 teams in the nation. Photo Provided

Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters donated funds to provide the SSC Soccer team with sweatshirts commemorating their recent trip to the NJCAA National Tournament. It was the seventh consecutive trip to nationals for Coach Dan Hill and his program. The team finished their season among the Top 4 Division 1 teams in the nation. Photo Provided

Tecumseh senior Aveon Stokes sinks a three-point shot in the Dec. 5 home game against Chandler. The Savages lost 74-81, and the Lady Savages lost 34-57 earlier that night. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh senior Aveon Stokes sinks a three-point shot in the Dec. 5 home game against Chandler. The Savages lost 74-81, and the Lady Savages lost 34-57 earlier that night. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Savages outscored by Chandler

The Savages hit their home court for the first time of the season, and hosted Chandler. Tecumseh got on top with a 16-15 lead after the first quarter.
Bethel junior Kinley Bowles sinks a three-point shot in the Dec. 5 home game against Bridge Creek. The Lady Wildcats won 64-42. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel junior Kinley Bowles sinks a three-point shot in the Dec. 5 home game against Bridge Creek. The Lady Wildcats won 64-42. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Lady Wildcats with back-to-back wins

The Lady Wildcats hosted Warner last week and used a big third quarter to take a 38-26 win.Bethel led 11-9 after the first quarter and the second quarter was tied 8-8 giving the Lady Wildcats a narrow 19-17 lead.
Maud freshman Koi Street aims for the basket during the Dec. 4 game against Alex in the Maud 8-Man Basketball Tournament. The Tigers hosted seven other teams in the three-day girls' and boys' tournament. They lost to Alex, 35-42; won against Fox, 65-35; and fell to Life Christian Academy, 60-37.

Maud freshman Koi Street aims for the basket during the Dec. 4 game against Alex in the Maud 8-Man Basketball Tournament. The Tigers hosted seven other teams in the three-day girls' and boys' tournament. They lost to Alex, 35-42; won against Fox, 65-35; and fell to Life Christian Academy, 60-37.

Maud 8-Man Basketball Tournament

Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan