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North Rock Creek’s football team did a test run out of the new tunnel. Photo provided by Gowin Photograph

North Rock Creek’s football team did a test run out of the new tunnel. Photo provided by Gowin Photograph

North Rock Creek Football Team Hoping to Return to Play-Offs

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Last year, the North Rock Creek Cougars Football Team made it to the Class 3A firstround playoffs and faced Heritage Hall for the first time since NRC became a high school seven years ago.During the NRC Media Day on Aug.
Bethel freshman Caleb Whitecotton competes in cross country in Stroud on Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett.

Bethel freshman Caleb Whitecotton competes in cross country in Stroud on Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett.

Cross country

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Lady Savages Libero Kayloni Cruz volleys the ball during Tecumseh’s third game with Blanchard on Aug. 24, 2023. File photo

Lady Savages Libero Kayloni Cruz volleys the ball during Tecumseh’s third game with Blanchard on Aug. 24, 2023. File photo

Talent Returning, Talent Coming In For THS Volleyball

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
In her second year as the Head Coach for Tecumseh Volleyball, Megan Laughlin can hardly wait to get the season started. “I’m really excited about this year. We have talent returning and a lot of young talent coming in, beginning with the freshmen class.
Bethel's Alexis Williams starts her slide into second as Maud's Janlee Impson waits for the catch at the Bethel home game on Aug. 12. The Lady Wildcats won by run rule, 12-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel's Alexis Williams starts her slide into second as Maud's Janlee Impson waits for the catch at the Bethel home game on Aug. 12. The Lady Wildcats won by run rule, 12-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught In Action - Bethel vs. Maud Fast Pitch Softball

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Fishing Report

Fishing Report

Fishing Report

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Grand: July 29. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live bait, live shad, shad, and stinkbait below the dam, channels, flats, and river channel.
Past and present members of the Shawnee High School Swim Team pose with SHS Assistant Coach Bob McNeil, fourth from left, and SHS Head Swim Coach Valarie Colburn, sixth from left, during the Grand Reopening of the Shawnee YMCA pool on July 13. The SHS swim teams have had to use other pools to practice since the tornado on April 19, 2023, but despite that, the girls team won the state championship this year. Photo provided by Amanda Teape Johnson.

Past and present members of the Shawnee High School Swim Team pose with SHS Assistant Coach Bob McNeil, fourth from left, and SHS Head Swim Coach Valarie Colburn, sixth from left, during the Grand Reopening of the Shawnee YMCA pool on July 13. The SHS swim teams have had to use other pools to practice since the tornado on April 19, 2023, but despite that, the girls team won the state championship this year. Photo provided by Amanda Teape Johnson.

Caught in Action: YMCA Pool Grand Opening

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
The Tecumseh Savage stands were full for Football Homecoming on Sept. 29, 2023. File photo

The Tecumseh Savage stands were full for Football Homecoming on Sept. 29, 2023. File photo

It’s Almost Football Time, THS Host First Scrimmage August 23

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Believe it or not, High School Football is just around the corner.It’s been a busy summer for a young Savage gridiron squad with Savage Pride workouts, Camps, 7 on 7 camps and they even found time for some community service.“We went to team camp at Cushing.