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Bethel sophomore Ryder Davenport guards the ball as he makes his way to the hoop during the Jan. 30 home game with Wewoka. The Wildcats lost a hard-fought game, ending at 53-56 in overtime. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel sophomore Ryder Davenport guards the ball as he makes his way to the hoop during the Jan. 30 home game with Wewoka. The Wildcats lost a hard-fought game, ending at 53-56 in overtime. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Basketball Battles Wewoka, Wrestles Star Spencer

Bethel sophomore Ryder Davenport guards the ball as he makes his way to the hoop during the Jan. 30 home game with Wewoka. The Wildcats lost a hard-fought game, ending at 53-56 in overtime. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Tecumseh's Cashaw Thompson prepares to make a shot around a Chandler defender in the Jan. 31 away game. The Savages lost, 52-76. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett

Tecumseh's Cashaw Thompson prepares to make a shot around a Chandler defender in the Jan. 31 away game. The Savages lost, 52-76. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett

Savages lose two on the road, face Bethel at home Friday

For a time last week, it didn’t seem Savage Basketball would get off to a good start. Tecumseh hosted Seminole on Tuesday night and used a big fourth-quarter comeback to turn the game around for a nice win, beating the Chieftains for the second time this season.
Tecumseh's Peyton Bays makes her way to the hoop in the Jan. 31 game at Chandler. The Lady Savages won, 49-30. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett.

Tecumseh's Peyton Bays makes her way to the hoop in the Jan. 31 game at Chandler. The Lady Savages won, 49-30. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett.

One home, two road wins for the Lady Savages

The Lady Savages round ballers had a great run with a 3-0 record last week. The first two ball games were a breeze while the last one needed overtime to get the win.Tecumseh hosted Seminole in the Lady Savages’ first home game since before Christmas and cruised to a 69-27 over the Lady Chieftains.
Shawnee senior Josie Megehee tries for three points in the Shawnee Invitational game with Coweta on Jan 24. The Lady Wolves beat Crooked Oak on Jan. 23, 62-19, lost to Coweta, 49-55, and fell to El Reno, on Jan. 25, 34-45. Countywide & Sun/Jessica Jones

Shawnee senior Josie Megehee tries for three points in the Shawnee Invitational game with Coweta on Jan 24. The Lady Wolves beat Crooked Oak on Jan. 23, 62-19, lost to Coweta, 49-55, and fell to El Reno, on Jan. 25, 34-45. Countywide & Sun/Jessica Jones

Tecumseh beats Byng

The Tecumseh Savage round ballers spent last week on the road, and the youthful squad managed a 2-2 record on the week.The Savages started the week on the road to Byng and claimed a six-point win over the Pirates. The game was close the entire night, and they tied 13-13 after the first quarter.

Lady Savages score in double digits

The young Lady Savage basketball team had another busy week on the road and came out on the other end with a 2-2 record during the week.Tecumseh traveled to Byng last Tuesday night and claimed a 45-28 win. The game was tight in the first quarter, with the Lady Savages leading 8-7.

FISHING REPORT

Kaw: January 6. Elevation is normal and stable, and the water temperature is 35°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish slow on cut bait around the main lake. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber.
Tecumseh High School will holds its Wrestling Homecoming on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Pictured above, from left, are: freshman attendant Kylie Gokey, senior candidates Trinity Rakestraw, Zariyah Masquas, Vivian Hays, and sophomore attendant Embrie Smith. Photo provided

Tecumseh High School will holds its Wrestling Homecoming on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Pictured above, from left, are: freshman attendant Kylie Gokey, senior candidates Trinity Rakestraw, Zariyah Masquas, Vivian Hays, and sophomore attendant Embrie Smith. Photo provided

NRC Sweeps Harrah

NRC Sweeps Harrah

NRC Sweeps Harrah

North Rock Creek’s Morgan Campbell draws a foul on her shot. The Lady Cougars pulled out a 46-41 win over Harrah Tuesday night, Jan. 21. Caleb Hawkins sinks two of the first six points of the game. The NRC starters played the first quarter in the 93-20 win over Washington.