North Rock Creek football and Special Olympics coach Joe Schwabe cheers on his tug-o-war team as they pull against South Rock Creek in the Kiwanis Little Olympics championship on May 5 at Jim Thorpe Stadium. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The North Rock Creek Cougars came up short against Blanchard in the quarterfinals of the 4A State Baseball Tournament in Norman on May 15. However, the Cougars made history by making it to the state baseball playoffs for the first time. NRC ended the season with a 26-6 record. Pictured above the NRC coaches and baseball team bleached their hair. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

Dale junior Carver Crowson (#14) comforts senior Jett Higdon who was the last batter during the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals with Oktaha held at Seminole State College on May 15. The Pirates lost, 6-10, but they end their season with a record of 28-5. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh #1 Doubles Team Laycee Thoma and Jalee Meyers, both seniors, stand on the podium after playing four rounds and winning third place during the Class 4A State Girls Tennis Tournament. Lili Lowden, Kalyn Bartmess, Kyann Sells, and Amanda Magill also competed at state on May 9-10 in OKC. Photo courtesy of Jennifer McKnight

Shawnee sophomore Ty Janda tries to tag a runner who dove back to second base in the May 5 home game with Santa Fe South.

Dale High School held their Baseball Senior Night ceremonies following the win against Guthrie on May 1. The seniors are, from left, Jack Rooker, Matthew Sharp, Easton Edmonson, Riglee Sheppard, Fayv Woodward, Ethan Andonian. and Jett Higdon. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Dale Lady Pirates Slow Pitch Team poses with Assistant Coach Eric Muncy, far left, and Head Coach Andy Powell, far right, after winning the Class 4A State Championship at FireLake Ball Fields on May 8. They won all three games - with Calera, 12-1; Haskell, 4-1; and, Pocola, 11-10. Photo courtesy of Brian Blancett, Lincoln County News

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Alyssa Cheatwood, Shawnee 8th grader, is storming through the bowling community. She recently took first place in doubles with her partner, Ali Biscaino, and placed 5th in Stratch All-Events at the Oklahoma Bowling Youth State Championship held in Norman. She's headed to Greenbay, WI this summer to compete in the Junior Gold Championship 2025 in the U15 Girls Division. Photo Provided

The Seminole State College Trojan softball team finished the 2025 season with a 37-12 record. The team earned Region II honors including Coach of the Year for Amber Flores, MVP for Kenna Maker of Hominy and Pitcher of the Year for McKenna Ingram of Bristow. Photo provided by SSC