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Asher sophomore Hudson Skender makes the catch at first base during the Sept. 26 Class B District game with Lookeba-Sickles. The Indians won that game, 12-0, as well as the game with Mc-Curtain, 18-0. On Sept. 27, the districts continued, and Asher beat Lookeba-Sickles again, 11-0. The Indians will face off with Mill Creek in regional play today (Oct. 3) at 4 pm in Boswell. If they win the second game at 6 pm, they will advance to the State Tournament. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher sophomore Hudson Skender makes the catch at first base during the Sept. 26 Class B District game with Lookeba-Sickles. The Indians won that game, 12-0, as well as the game with Mc-Curtain, 18-0. On Sept. 27, the districts continued, and Asher beat Lookeba-Sickles again, 11-0. The Indians will face off with Mill Creek in regional play today (Oct. 3) at 4 pm in Boswell. If they win the second game at 6 pm, they will advance to the State Tournament. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher Indians

The Dale Lady Pirates won the Class 2A Regional Fast-Pitch Tournament on Sept. 25-26. They beat Texhoma/ Goodwell, 12-0; and then, they played Tonkawa three times and won, 8-1, 12-2, and 12-2. Photo provided.

The Dale Lady Pirates won the Class 2A Regional Fast-Pitch Tournament on Sept. 25-26. They beat Texhoma/ Goodwell, 12-0; and then, they played Tonkawa three times and won, 8-1, 12-2, and 12-2. Photo provided.

Regional Champs

OBU Launches Bison Esports With A Grand Opening On Oct. 8

Oklahoma Baptist University has entered the dynamic world of esports by launching its new program in the fall 2024 semester.On Oct. 8, OBU will host a dedication and grand opening of the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena at 3:30 p.m. in the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center.
Earlsboro senior Natalie Peters hits a single during the second inning of the home game against Depew on Sept. 17. The Lady Wildcats lost, 3-9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Earlsboro senior Natalie Peters hits a single during the second inning of the home game against Depew on Sept. 17. The Lady Wildcats lost, 3-9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Katie Overstreet poses with Braxton Meier after she was crowned Queen during the Tecumseh High School Fall Homecoming ceremony before the football game with McLoud on Sept. 20. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Katie Overstreet poses with Braxton Meier after she was crowned Queen during the Tecumseh High School Fall Homecoming ceremony before the football game with McLoud on Sept. 20. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Savages Overcome Early Deficit to Defeat McLoud

It was by far not the best way to start a game against a cross county rival on Homecoming. But the Savage gridiron squad found the very best way to end the game last Friday night against McLoud.
Bethel High School 2024 Fall Homecoming Queen Presley McClintock poses after being crowned by Austin Melson during the ceremony on Sept. 20. Bethel played Little Axe after homecoming, and won 58-14. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

Bethel High School 2024 Fall Homecoming Queen Presley McClintock poses after being crowned by Austin Melson during the ceremony on Sept. 20. Bethel played Little Axe after homecoming, and won 58-14. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

BHS Crowns McClintock Queen

On Friday, Sept. 20, Bethel High School celebrated Homecoming in style, with Presley McClintock crowned as the 2024 Football Homecoming Queen and the Wildcats delivering a powerful 58-14 triumph against the Little Axe Indians.
Tecumseh sophomore Embrie Smith aims for home in the sixth inning of the Sept. 19 home game with McLoud. The Lady Savages won, 5-3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh sophomore Embrie Smith aims for home in the sixth inning of the Sept. 19 home game with McLoud. The Lady Savages won, 5-3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Savages Respond To Loss With A Four-Game Win Streak

After a loss last Monday that ended a six game win streak, Lady Savage Fast Pitch bounced back with a four game winning streak to end the week.On Tuesday, Tecumseh hosted Cushing and started with four runs in the bottom of the first and then added two more in the second to lead 6-0.
North Rock Creek celebrate Coach Gary Higgins being one of the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony was held during the annual OCA Coaches Clinic and All State week in July. Pictured from left are NRC Athletic Director Evan Smith; Higgins; wife, Sherry; Ezra, Sophia, Jessica and Eric Slaughter; and, NRC Superintendent Blake Moody. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

North Rock Creek celebrate Coach Gary Higgins being one of the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony was held during the annual OCA Coaches Clinic and All State week in July. Pictured from left are NRC Athletic Director Evan Smith; Higgins; wife, Sherry; Ezra, Sophia, Jessica and Eric Slaughter; and, NRC Superintendent Blake Moody. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

Coach Gary Higgins Celebrated