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Oklahoma Baptist University senior Rylie Spaulding does a quick fist bump after a successful putt. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University senior Rylie Spaulding does a quick fist bump after a successful putt. Photo provided by OBU

Four OBU Golfers named WGCA All-American Scholars

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
SHAWNEE – Four Oklahoma Baptist student-athletes – Gimena Errecart, Marta Romero Crespo, Rylie Spaulding and Sam Lehr - were honored as Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars on Monday.OBU’s total of four surpasses the previous two seasons which brought three award-winners.
The Potawatomi Fire Team, along with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett, The Basketball League CEO Evelyn Magley (back to camera) and Lillie Mae Greer (hidden by her daughter), celebrate their Three-Peat by lifting 'The Lillie' TBL 2025 Champion trophy high, amid confetti on June 23 at FireLake Arena. This is the third year in a row they have won this national title, the first in the TBL to do so. Their record for the season is 27-1, and 8-0 for the playoffs.

The Potawatomi Fire Team, along with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett, The Basketball League CEO Evelyn Magley (back to camera) and Lillie Mae Greer (hidden by her daughter), celebrate their Three-Peat by lifting 'The Lillie' TBL 2025 Champion trophy high, amid confetti on June 23 at FireLake Arena. This is the third year in a row they have won this national title, the first in the TBL to do so. Their record for the season is 27-1, and 8-0 for the playoffs.

Potawatomi Fire win TBL Championship, Again

Chris Cox Potawatomi Fire
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK – The Potawatomi Fire are TBL Champions once again!The Fire clinched their third consecutive title on Monday night, beating the Capital Seahawks 105-91. The Fire are now TBL’s only three-time champ and have won all three titles in back-to-back fashion.
Members of the Potawatomi Fire team pose in front of Epic Snocones at the corner of Beard and Dunbar during the Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Shown, from left, are K.T. Boucham, Jachai Simmons, Jaylen Mahone, Chuck Guy, and Jay Hedgeman. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Members of the Potawatomi Fire team pose in front of Epic Snocones at the corner of Beard and Dunbar during the Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Shown, from left, are K.T. Boucham, Jachai Simmons, Jaylen Mahone, Chuck Guy, and Jay Hedgeman. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Epic Snocones Hosts Potawatomi Fire

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Tecumseh Lady Savage Fast Pitch Head Coach Chad Trahan poses with his Oklahoma High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame award. Photo provided

Tecumseh Lady Savage Fast Pitch Head Coach Chad Trahan poses with his Oklahoma High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame award. Photo provided

Trahan Joins Hall of Fame Ranks

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Tecumseh has another Hall of Famer. Lady Savage Fast Pitch Head Coach Chad Trahan was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Oklahoma High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association last week.
Fishing Report

Fishing Report

FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Arcadia: June 10. Elevation is 5.00 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 73°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) White bass fair on jigs and lipless baits around points and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish slow on cut bait and dough bait around main lake and shorelines.
North Rock Creek's Greyson Ratcliff stops the Dale runner for the out at home. It was a clean sweep for Dale as the Cougars lost the varsity game 3-4 and the JV lost 2-8. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek's Greyson Ratcliff stops the Dale runner for the out at home. It was a clean sweep for Dale as the Cougars lost the varsity game 3-4 and the JV lost 2-8. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek vs Dale

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Potawatomi Fire Guard and Forward Jachai Simmons rises above the competition to sink a rebound in the fourth quarter of the Western Regional Championship on June 15. The Fire beat the Great Falls Electric, 131-113, for their second game, and advance to The Basketball League Finals on Saturday at FireLake Arena. Simmons led the Fire with 29 points, his highest this season, according to potawatomifire.com. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Potawatomi Fire Guard and Forward Jachai Simmons rises above the competition to sink a rebound in the fourth quarter of the Western Regional Championship on June 15. The Fire beat the Great Falls Electric, 131-113, for their second game, and advance to The Basketball League Finals on Saturday at FireLake Arena. Simmons led the Fire with 29 points, his highest this season, according to potawatomifire.com. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Fire sweep Great Falls to advance to TBL Finals

Chris Cox Potawatomi Fire
Thursday, June 19, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK – There was no dramatic comeback needed on Sunday night as the Potawatomi Fire rolled to a Game 2 victory 131-113, sweeping the Great Falls Electric and advancing to The Basketball League Championship series for the third consecutive season.
Former Dale Coach Harold Jones poses with two trophies from his youth: Most Outstanding Athlete from Bacone Junior College in 1961 and Most Valuable Athlete from East Central State University in 1963-64. Also shown are his four-time state champion coach's ring and National High School Girls Basketball Coach of the Year ring. Coach Jones will be inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame on July 26. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Former Dale Coach Harold Jones poses with two trophies from his youth: Most Outstanding Athlete from Bacone Junior College in 1961 and Most Valuable Athlete from East Central State University in 1963-64. Also shown are his four-time state champion coach's ring and National High School Girls Basketball Coach of the Year ring. Coach Jones will be inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame on July 26. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Former Dale Coach to be inducted into Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
On July 26 at 6:30 pm, former Dale Coach Harold Jones will be one of 13 people inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame during the OCA Coaches Clinic and All-State Week, held at the Southern Hills Marriott Hotel in Tulsa, according to an OCA press release.
A rendering of Seminole State College’s future Esports Lab, with construction set to be complete in winter 2025. The facility will support the college’s new esports program with courses launching in Fall 2025. Photo provided by SSC

A rendering of Seminole State College’s future Esports Lab, with construction set to be complete in winter 2025. The facility will support the college’s new esports program with courses launching in Fall 2025. Photo provided by SSC

SSC Launches Esports Program

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Seminole State College will launch a new esports program in Fall 2025, combining competitive gaming with academic coursework designed to support career pathways in esports and digital media.Scholarship opportunities will be available to students who join the Esports team.