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North Rock Creek's Jaxtyn Ratcliff puts the pressure on Tecumseh's Sadie Winlock in the game against Tecumseh. NRC won the match-up 57-32 improving to 6-0. Photo provided by Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek's Jaxtyn Ratcliff puts the pressure on Tecumseh's Sadie Winlock in the game against Tecumseh. NRC won the match-up 57-32 improving to 6-0. Photo provided by Gowin Photography

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North Rock Creek hosts Tecumseh

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenes.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Lady Savages finished the pre-Christmas break at North Rock Creek (NRC) last Tuesday and suffered a loss to the Lady Cougars.Tecumseh was unable to quite get into the game, following behind 10-4 in the first quarter and down 28-13 into halftime.
The Shawnee Wolves football team surrounds Ja’Qwon Evans, pistols firing, in celebration of his signing with OSU. Photos Provided

The Shawnee Wolves football team surrounds Ja’Qwon Evans, pistols firing, in celebration of his signing with OSU. Photos Provided

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Evans signs with Oklahoma State University

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Shawnee, OK – December 18, 2025 — Shawnee High School senior Ja’Qwon Evans has officially signed to continue his football career at Oklahoma State University, marking a major milestone in a standout high school career defined by consistency, leadership, and hard work.
Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun Bethel's Eli Owens takes down Prague's Samuel Tape in the 144 weight class during the dual at Bethel on Dec. 18. Despite this move, Owens lost this match, and overall, Prague's Red Devils beat Bethel's Wildcats 21-39.

Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun Bethel's Eli Owens takes down Prague's Samuel Tape in the 144 weight class during the dual at Bethel on Dec. 18. Despite this move, Owens lost this match, and overall, Prague's Red Devils beat Bethel's Wildcats 21-39.

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Bethel challenges Prague on the mat

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Shawnee swimmer Kyle Williams competes in the 50-yard Freestyle during the home meet with Lone Grove, Plainview and Casady at the Shawnee YMCA on Dec. 9. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee swimmer Kyle Williams competes in the 50-yard Freestyle during the home meet with Lone Grove, Plainview and Casady at the Shawnee YMCA on Dec. 9. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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SHS Swim Hosts Meet

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Bethel seniors Darius Cheatham and Zack Jennings defend the bucket during the Dec. 11 game against Perkins-Tryon in the Bethel First United Basketball Classic. The Wildcats lost that game, 52-67, and a close game against Sallisaw, 62-65, before winning with Pauls Valley, 53-48. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece

Bethel seniors Darius Cheatham and Zack Jennings defend the bucket during the Dec. 11 game against Perkins-Tryon in the Bethel First United Basketball Classic. The Wildcats lost that game, 52-67, and a close game against Sallisaw, 62-65, before winning with Pauls Valley, 53-48. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece

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Bethel hosts First United Basketball Classic

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Sophomore Peighton Worley, LRC All Tournament Team skirts past a Varnum defender.

Sophomore Peighton Worley, LRC All Tournament Team skirts past a Varnum defender.

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Earlsboro Basketball Recap

Raymond E. Hopkins
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Youth and a tough early-season schedule played a part in a slow start for the Earlsboro Wildcats.
Bethel senior Ava Gascon puts up a shot during the Dec. 11 game in the Bethel First United Basketball Classic. The Lady Wildcats won this game, 49-36; beat Pauls Valley, 42-39; then fell to McLoud, 41-63, to take second in the three-day tournament. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

Bethel senior Ava Gascon puts up a shot during the Dec. 11 game in the Bethel First United Basketball Classic. The Lady Wildcats won this game, 49-36; beat Pauls Valley, 42-39; then fell to McLoud, 41-63, to take second in the three-day tournament. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

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Bethel and Tecumseh meet up in the FUB Classic

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Last Thursday night, the young Lady Savages began play in the Bethel Tournament, opening with the home team, and after a tough first quarter, Tecumseh held their own but fell to the Lady Wildcats 49-36.The Lady Savages were overwhelmed early by Bethel 18-8 in the opening quarter.