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Morgan Campbell brings the ball up court for North Rock Creek during the finals of the Okemah Tournament Saturday evening. Photos courtesy of Brian Blansett, Lincoln County News

Dale senior Trayden Chambers sinks his shot at the end of the first quarter.

McLoud junior Kaitlyn Valdez concentrates on her foul shot during Bethel’s First United Tournament game against Perkins-Tryon, Dec. 12. The Lady Redskins won that game, 57-32; ended Eufaula on Dec. 13, 42-28; and beat Blanchard on Dec. 14, 33-24, to become tournament champions. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s Garren Sheppard shoots for two in action Thursday, Dec. 12 at Bethel’s First United Bank Tournament. The Wildcats lost to Blanchard 28-61, and Tecumseh 71-52. The team rebounded Saturday with a hard-fought 49-46 win over Perkins-Tryon. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Tecumseh’s Jekhi Owens takes it to the hoop in the first quarter of the Bethel First United Tournament Consolation Championship with Sallisaw on Dec. 14. The Savages lost to Pauls Valley, 60-62; beat Bethel, 71-52; and fell to Sallisaw, 60-79. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale held their academic letter jacket ceremony on Dec. 3 before their home basketball games. The jackets are earned by those making a 4.0 GPA or more, and they were paid for by BancFirst. Shown, from left, are Trayden Chambers, Scarlett Barnell, Teague Muncy, Kinsley Hill, Poppy Robinson, Eryn Woolridge, Macy Herman, Ava Bell, Ava’s father and BancFirst President Casey Bell, Levi Kelly and Jack Rooker. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud’s Wyatt Hewer and Bethel’s Zac Griffith compete in the 150 weight class during the Dec. 3 Bethel dual. McLoud won the season-opening event, 57-16. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Wolves Win 52-49