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Three-sport senior athlete Cadence Leba received the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year at the Tecumseh High School Athletic Awards on May 18. Jekhi Owens won the Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year.

Three-sport senior athlete Cadence Leba received the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year at the Tecumseh High School Athletic Awards on May 18. Jekhi Owens won the Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year.

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THS celebrates a successful year in sports

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Tecumseh High School celebrated a successful school year in sports with the THS Athletic Awards Assembly at the Alumni Center on May 18.Tecumseh Athletic Director Casi Bays summed up the year.
Macomb High School Principal Steve Martin presents an academic scholarship award from East Central University to graduate Jasson Harris-Green during Macomb's Graduation on May 9. Harris-Green was the Salutatorian this year, but Martin spoke about his accomplishments in his place, as Harris-Green chose not to speak. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Macomb High School Principal Steve Martin presents an academic scholarship award from East Central University to graduate Jasson Harris-Green during Macomb's Graduation on May 9. Harris-Green was the Salutatorian this year, but Martin spoke about his accomplishments in his place, as Harris-Green chose not to speak. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Macomb Sr. Wins Esports State Chess twice

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Big things can come from humble beginnings. It is a common theme in this season of graduations, as seniors set out to follow their dreams.But one Macomb graduate has proven this, even before he graduated.
The Seminole State College Trojan softball team won the NJCAA South Central District title last weekend and earned a trip to the JUCO World Series national tournament. The Trojans defeated NEO in the championship game 3-2 at the CPN FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee on Saturday. The national tournament will begin on May 25, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama. Photo Provided

The Seminole State College Trojan softball team won the NJCAA South Central District title last weekend and earned a trip to the JUCO World Series national tournament. The Trojans defeated NEO in the championship game 3-2 at the CPN FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee on Saturday. The national tournament will begin on May 25, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama. Photo Provided

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Seminole State College Softball wins a trip to the JUCO World Series

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Dale Lady Pirates and their coaches, Andy Powell, far left, and Bryce Clemmons, pose after winning the Class 4A State Slow Pitch State Championship at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Pirates narrowly beat Silo, 18-17, as well as Coalgate, 14-5, and Howe, 15-0. They end their season with a record of 39-4. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Dale Lady Pirates and their coaches, Andy Powell, far left, and Bryce Clemmons, pose after winning the Class 4A State Slow Pitch State Championship at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Pirates narrowly beat Silo, 18-17, as well as Coalgate, 14-5, and Howe, 15-0. They end their season with a record of 39-4. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Dale wins Class 4A Slow Pitch State Championship

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Dale Lady Pirates grabbed their seventh State Championship last week at the FireLake Ball Field in Shawnee.
Tecumseh senior Abbi Jordan gets a hit during the Class 5A Slow Pitch Quarterfinal game against Elgin, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Savages lost, 5-15, and end their season with a record of 28-13.

Tecumseh senior Abbi Jordan gets a hit during the Class 5A Slow Pitch Quarterfinal game against Elgin, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Savages lost, 5-15, and end their season with a record of 28-13.

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Tecumseh Slow Pitch in sixth straight State tournament

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Another season ended for Tecumseh, as usual, in the State Tournament for the Lady Savages Slow Pitch team. This was the sixth year in a row making it to the State Tournament.
Asher freshman Karley King reaches for the catch at third base during the second inning of the Class B Slow Pitch State Championship game against Leedey, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 6. The Lady Indians won the quarterfinals with Big Pasture, 4-3, and the semifinals against Lookeba-Sickles, 5-0, before falling to Leedey, 10-12. They end their season as the state runner-up, with a record of 28-9.

Asher freshman Karley King reaches for the catch at third base during the second inning of the Class B Slow Pitch State Championship game against Leedey, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 6. The Lady Indians won the quarterfinals with Big Pasture, 4-3, and the semifinals against Lookeba-Sickles, 5-0, before falling to Leedey, 10-12. They end their season as the state runner-up, with a record of 28-9.

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Asher Softball ends season in State Championship game

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The second-ranked Asher Lady Indians Slow Pitch team bolted into the State Tournament and came just a couple of runs away from bringing home a Class B Championship.Asher opened their quarterfinal against the Big Pasture Rangers, and it quickly became a tight game.
Bethel sophomore Lilly Ingmire prepares to hit a home run in the Class 5A State Quarterfinal game against Lone Grove, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Wildcats lost, 1-11, and end their season with a record of 24-7. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel sophomore Lilly Ingmire prepares to hit a home run in the Class 5A State Quarterfinal game against Lone Grove, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Wildcats lost, 1-11, and end their season with a record of 24-7. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Bethel Slow Pitch ranked 7th in Class 5A

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Bethel’s Lady Wildcat Slow Pitch squad had a great season, as they ended in the State Tournament as one of eight teams fighting for a Championship. The Lady Wildcats ended the year with a record of 24-7 and was ranked 7th in Class 5A.
During the fall scrimmage against Eastern Oklahoma State, North Rock Creek Alumna Haley Hacker now playing for OBU, sends a hit to left field. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

During the fall scrimmage against Eastern Oklahoma State, North Rock Creek Alumna Haley Hacker now playing for OBU, sends a hit to left field. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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OBU Softball players make All-Great American Conference Team

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist, once again, placed numerous team members on the All-Great American Conference Softball team. Plus, for the fourth straight season, the program produced the GAC Player of the Year, this time senior shortstop Greenlee Wells.
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Tecumseh Tennis

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Tecumseh senior Kyann Sells competes in #1 Singles during the Class 4A Girls State Tennis Tournament on May 8 and 9 at the OKC Tennis Center. Sells placed eighth, beating Regent and Skiatook and falling to OCS, Henryetta and Harding Charter.