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The North Rock Creek Cougar JV golf team is shown at the ninth hole during the North Canadian River Valley Conference Tournament, held at the Elks Golf Course in Shawnee on March 24. They are, from left, Parker Ramsey, Maddox Taulman (putting), Carson Simmons, Haygen Eubanks, Assistant Coach Don Sumner and Ryder Adams. Tecumseh, Bethel and McLoud also participated in the event, and the NRC Lady Cougars placed first as a team, according to a Facebook post on the NRC Public Schools page.

The North Rock Creek Cougar JV golf team is shown at the ninth hole during the North Canadian River Valley Conference Tournament, held at the Elks Golf Course in Shawnee on March 24. They are, from left, Parker Ramsey, Maddox Taulman (putting), Carson Simmons, Haygen Eubanks, Assistant Coach Don Sumner and Ryder Adams. Tecumseh, Bethel and McLoud also participated in the event, and the NRC Lady Cougars placed first as a team, according to a Facebook post on the NRC Public Schools page.

North Canadian River Valley Conference Tournament

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Vivian Hayes’ wins by pin and advances to the semis match at Nationals on Mar. 6-7 Photo Courtesy of Murray State College

Vivian Hayes’ wins by pin and advances to the semis match at Nationals on Mar. 6-7 Photo Courtesy of Murray State College

Pott. Co. Ladies at Murray State

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Pottawatomie County has a couple of bona fide All-American girls, and they grappled their way to the NJCAA Women’s National Wrestling Tournament.Tecumseh’s Vivian Hayes and Bethel’s Dixie Holliday both began wrestling for the Savages and Wildcats in their freshmen years.
OBU's Maddox Motley PR'd in the javelin, throwing 55.62 meters (182'.6'), and taking third place at the Oklahoma Baptist University Invitational Track Meet. Mottley is a 2024 graduate of North Rock Creek High School. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

OBU's Maddox Motley PR'd in the javelin, throwing 55.62 meters (182'.6'), and taking third place at the Oklahoma Baptist University Invitational Track Meet. Mottley is a 2024 graduate of North Rock Creek High School. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

OBU hosts track meet; local graduates compete

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Jackson Greene takes the ball up court in the victorious quarterfinal round of the GAC men’s squad. Photo Provided

Jackson Greene takes the ball up court in the victorious quarterfinal round of the GAC men’s squad. Photo Provided

OBU competes in NCAA Division II Tournament’s Final Four

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Oklahoma Baptist saw its season come to an end Friday night, falling 98–80 to Gannon in a high-scoring matchup at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in the NCAA Division II Tournament’s Final Four.OBU closed its best-ever D2 campaign with a 31-4 record.
On #2 Singles, Kylie Britt keeps the ball in play during the Tecumseh Tennis Tournament on March 30. Britt placed fifth in the tournament. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

On #2 Singles, Kylie Britt keeps the ball in play during the Tecumseh Tennis Tournament on March 30. Britt placed fifth in the tournament. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

THS Hosts Tennis

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
NRC's Landon Rosser celebrated after his 3-run home run. After traveling to Ada on Mar. 23 and losing 11-4, they hosted Ada and won, 5-2, Mar. 24 at home. Photo Courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC's Landon Rosser celebrated after his 3-run home run. After traveling to Ada on Mar. 23 and losing 11-4, they hosted Ada and won, 5-2, Mar. 24 at home. Photo Courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC's Landon Rosser

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Dale senior Denton Forsythe receives the 2026 State Tournament MVP game ball from Rotnei Clarke, a State Farm Insurance Agent and former Verdigris High School and University of Arkansas basketball player, following the 2A State Championship victory at the OG&E Coliseum in OKC on March 14. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dale senior Denton Forsythe receives the 2026 State Tournament MVP game ball from Rotnei Clarke, a State Farm Insurance Agent and former Verdigris High School and University of Arkansas basketball player, following the 2A State Championship victory at the OG&E Coliseum in OKC on March 14. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dale senior: State Championship MVP, 1,500 career points

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Denton Forsythe has had an eventful senior year at Dale, especially in basketball.Earlier this month, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the OSSAA State Basketball Tournament for scoring the most points.
Shawnee senior Aidon Siqueiros tries for a basket during the Shawnee Invitational on Jan. 22. Siqueiros reached 1,000 high school career points this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee senior Aidon Siqueiros tries for a basket during the Shawnee Invitational on Jan. 22. Siqueiros reached 1,000 high school career points this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Wolf joins 1,000 Point Club

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Shawnee senior Aidon Siqueiros recently achieved 1,000 high school career points and said of his accomplishment, “(It) means a lot.”Head Boys Coach Chadwick Johnson said, “It was a special moment.