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Senior Aspyn Harder makes a diving catch for the out on Aug. 11 when NRC softball took on Cleveland in a district game, winning 16-6, on Aug. 11. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

Senior Aspyn Harder makes a diving catch for the out on Aug. 11 when NRC softball took on Cleveland in a district game, winning 16-6, on Aug. 11. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

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NRC runs over Cleveland, 16-6

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Earlsboro senior Molli Bustos guards second base as a Roff runner dive towards it during the first inning of the Aug. 13 home game. The Lady Wildcats lost 0-15. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Earlsboro senior Molli Bustos guards second base as a Roff runner dive towards it during the first inning of the Aug. 13 home game. The Lady Wildcats lost 0-15. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Earlsboro softball takes on Roff

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Bethel senior Kinley Anthony takes her turn at bat during the scrimmage with Harrah on Aug. 6. The Lady Wildcats began their season at home against Newcastle on Mon., Aug. 10. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel senior Kinley Anthony takes her turn at bat during the scrimmage with Harrah on Aug. 6. The Lady Wildcats began their season at home against Newcastle on Mon., Aug. 10. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Bethel Softball Scrimmage

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Tecumseh Softball: Senior Five

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Tecumseh Fast Pitch is low on players this season, but the team has five outstanding seniors that will have the proper mindset and leadership for this squad.I had the opportunity to interview the Senior Five in the softball press box and talked about the coming season.
NRC senior Lily Dyer celebrates after a kill in the three-way volleyball scrimmage with Tecumseh and Shawnee on Aug. 3. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC senior Lily Dyer celebrates after a kill in the three-way volleyball scrimmage with Tecumseh and Shawnee on Aug. 3. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

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North Rock Creek hosts volleyball

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Tecumseh junior Jaylie Anderson hits a single during the Class 4A Regional Tournament game against Skiatook on Oct. 1, 2025. File photo

Tecumseh junior Jaylie Anderson hits a single during the Class 4A Regional Tournament game against Skiatook on Oct. 1, 2025. File photo

Experienced leaders anchor Lady Savages

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Coach Chad Trahan is beginning his 21st year as the head coach for Tecumseh’s Fast Pitch team. Trahan’s teams have built a program, with 10 State Tournaments under his belt, and have brought four State Championship Finals and five State Semifinals.
Free mouth guards available for local athletes

Free mouth guards available for local athletes

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Free mouth guards available for local athletes

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
For the first time since launching its mouth guard program in 2022, Delta Dental of Oklahoma is opening its request form to the public for free mouthguards for a second time period in a calendar year to help more young Oklahomans protect their smiles while participating in sports.From now until the...
After dismounting from her horse, Rianne Tinsley of Bethel runs to a tethered goat to tie it during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on July 16. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

After dismounting from her horse, Rianne Tinsley of Bethel runs to a tethered goat to tie it during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on July 16. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Bethel senior gains experience, friends, tying goats at three rodeos

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Incoming Bethel senior and FFA Chapter President, Rianne Tinsley, has spent the summer tying up goats.This month, Tinsley competed at the World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR) in Guthrie, the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) in Shawnee, and the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in...
Champions crowned at the 34th Annual IFYR - See full caption below.

Champions crowned at the 34th Annual IFYR - See full caption below.

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Champions crowned at the 34th Annual IFYR

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
SHAWNEE, Okla. - More than 1,000 youth rodeo athletes took center stage this week at the 34th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) in Shawnee, Oklahoma, competing for championships and a share of more than $277,740 in prize money.
Dally Trussell of McLoud got his steer wrestled in 6.6 seconds during the IFYR championship round on the evening of July 17. Trussell took seventh place in the the event.

Dally Trussell of McLoud got his steer wrestled in 6.6 seconds during the IFYR championship round on the evening of July 17. Trussell took seventh place in the the event.

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34th International Finals Youth Rodeo Wraps Up

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunWe regret that, due to a non-compete clause, we are not allowed to post IFYR photos to our Dot Photo page. We are only allowed to publish them in print and on our website.