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OBU Twirler Wins Numerous Titles

OBU Twirler Wins Numerous Titles

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OBU Twirler Wins Numerous Titles

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Thursday, May 16, 2024
Lily Thompson, a feature twirler and freshman for the OBU Bison Band, came home from the Oklahoma State Twirling Competition on April 27 with the title of Miss College Majorette of Oklahoma. It was an interesting weekend competing in Enid as there was severe weather.
Dale senior Dayton Forsythe prepares to hit a single in the second inning of the Class 2A State BasePall Quarterfinals, held at Shawnee High School on May 9. The game with Panama was delayed for rain and didn’t start until around 10 pm. The Pirates won that game, 9-3, Put lost, 1-2, in the Semifinals to Cashion on May 10. Their season ends with a record of 27-5. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale senior Dayton Forsythe prepares to hit a single in the second inning of the Class 2A State BasePall Quarterfinals, held at Shawnee High School on May 9. The game with Panama was delayed for rain and didn’t start until around 10 pm. The Pirates won that game, 9-3, Put lost, 1-2, in the Semifinals to Cashion on May 10. Their season ends with a record of 27-5. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Caught In Action - Dale Baseball Pirates Play at State

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Thursday, May 16, 2024
Dale Pirates Baseball Class 2A State TournamentPhotos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Tecumseh pitcher Khylei Daniels throws to first-baseman Samantha Schweighardt to get the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning and win the Class 5A State Semifinals against North Rock Creek on April 30. Last year, Tecumseh also played NRC during the semifinals and lost, 13-18. This year, they won, 13-7.

Tecumseh pitcher Khylei Daniels throws to first-baseman Samantha Schweighardt to get the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning and win the Class 5A State Semifinals against North Rock Creek on April 30. Last year, Tecumseh also played NRC during the semifinals and lost, 13-18. This year, they won, 13-7.

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Lady Savages Bring Home The Gold, Make School History

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
For the first time ever, the Tecumseh Lady Savages are State Champs in 5A Slow Pitch. “It feels good to get that one,” said Head Coach Perry Wilson.Coach Wilson has been to 25 State Tournaments over his 27 years as an assistant and head coach at Tecumseh, including 12 as a head coach.
Earlsboro Lady Wildcats Track Team qualified for state in the 4x200 Relay! The Lady Wildcats qualified 15th in Class 1A, and finished 13th at the State Meet at Western Heights on May 3rd, after setting a new school record at 1:57:01 that beat the previous record of 1:58.26 also set by them. Members of the relay team, pictured left to right, are Mia Tanyan (Fr), Xalina McCarroll (So), Jayleen Castaneda (Sr), and Aha Roubidoux (Fr). The team is coached by Stacy Barton. Photo provided

Earlsboro Lady Wildcats Track Team qualified for state in the 4x200 Relay! The Lady Wildcats qualified 15th in Class 1A, and finished 13th at the State Meet at Western Heights on May 3rd, after setting a new school record at 1:57:01 that beat the previous record of 1:58.26 also set by them. Members of the relay team, pictured left to right, are Mia Tanyan (Fr), Xalina McCarroll (So), Jayleen Castaneda (Sr), and Aha Roubidoux (Fr). The team is coached by Stacy Barton. Photo provided

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EHS Lady Wildcats Track Team Competes At State

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Asher senior Payton Leba hits a triple in the first inning of the Class B Slow Pitch State Quarterfinals with Tupelo, held at the USA Softball Hall of Fame in OKC on May 1. The #5-ranked Lady Indians lost to the #4-ranked Lady Tigers, 4-7, and they end their season with a 30-8 record.

Asher senior Payton Leba hits a triple in the first inning of the Class B Slow Pitch State Quarterfinals with Tupelo, held at the USA Softball Hall of Fame in OKC on May 1. The #5-ranked Lady Indians lost to the #4-ranked Lady Tigers, 4-7, and they end their season with a 30-8 record.

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Caught In Action - Asher, North Rock Creek, & Dale in State Slow Pitch

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Tecumseh senior Jase Edwards signed a letter of intent in basketball for Seminole State College on May 6. Shown, from left, is Jayden Edwards, sister; Joe Hooser, stepfather; Sarah Hooser, mother; Edwards; Tecumseh Head Boys Basketball Coach Bryant Edwards, father; Michelle Edwards, stepmother; and Lucas Hunter, SSC head coach. Photo provided.

Tecumseh senior Jase Edwards signed a letter of intent in basketball for Seminole State College on May 6. Shown, from left, is Jayden Edwards, sister; Joe Hooser, stepfather; Sarah Hooser, mother; Edwards; Tecumseh Head Boys Basketball Coach Bryant Edwards, father; Michelle Edwards, stepmother; and Lucas Hunter, SSC head coach. Photo provided.

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BHS Track Team Medals At State

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Baylee Tapley is the state champion for the 1600 meter at the state meet in Catoosa. Tapley finished with a final time of 5:18.84, about five seconds faster than her race in Regionals. She was also Runner-Up in the 800 meter with a final time of 2:19.31.