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Tecumseh senior Marquan Krush signed a letter of intent to play football with Southwest College in Winfield, KS on March 14. Head Football Coach Ty Bullock and THS Principal Randy Dilbeck spoke at the event about Krush’s faith, integrity, unselfishness and work ethic. Shown, seated, is his mother Stacia Thompson and Krush, back row second from left, Bullock, with assistant coaches, Indy McNutt, far left; Josiah Wright and Easton Marrs. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Marquan Krush signed a letter of intent to play football with Southwest College in Winfield, KS on March 14. Head Football Coach Ty Bullock and THS Principal Randy Dilbeck spoke at the event about Krush’s faith, integrity, unselfishness and work ethic. Shown, seated, is his mother Stacia Thompson and Krush, back row second from left, Bullock, with assistant coaches, Indy McNutt, far left; Josiah Wright and Easton Marrs. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Krush Signs With Southwest College

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

A Tough Week For Asher Baseballers

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Asher Indians had a tough week, losing four out of five games last week.On Monday, Mar. 11, the Indians faced Caddo. They held the Bruins scoreless until the third inning when Caddo pushed the first run across home plate.

Bethel Powerlifters Finish Season With Qualifiers At State

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Bethel took the boys’ Junior High and High School Teams to El Reno’s Jenks-Simmons Field House on Thursday, March 14, and Saturday, March 16, to cap off the 2024 Seasons.On Thursday, Bethel Junior High Lifters brought five Qualifiers to the event: 105 lb. 7th Grader S.J. Wilson, 105 lb.
Payton Epperly makes her way around the bases after hitting a grand slam against Harding Charter on March 12. The Lady Wildcats walked away with a run rule 15-1 and then offered up some players to their opponet for the JV game that followed. Countywide & Sun /Julie Talton

Payton Epperly makes her way around the bases after hitting a grand slam against Harding Charter on March 12. The Lady Wildcats walked away with a run rule 15-1 and then offered up some players to their opponet for the JV game that followed. Countywide & Sun /Julie Talton

Lady Wildcats Add Four Wins To The Books

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Bethel Lady Wildcats Softball team opened their season with four big wins.On Monday, Mar. 11, Bethel took the lead and never looked back in a 10-0 rout over Seminole.Josie Megehee led the Lady Wildcats, going 2-for-4 with four RBIs. Kinley Anthony went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.
Bethel's RJ Morris gets a two base hit against Kellyville. Bethel won this home matchup 5-3 on Mar. 12 after beating them on away the day before 14-3. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel's RJ Morris gets a two base hit against Kellyville. Bethel won this home matchup 5-3 on Mar. 12 after beating them on away the day before 14-3. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

It’s A 3-0 Week For Bethel Baseball

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
It was a good week for Bethel baseball as they put three wins in the books.Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 11 and 12, Bethel played Kellyville in an away game and then at home, winning both games 14-3 and 5-3, respectively.
OBU adds ESports, a team-based video game competition played in a highly organized and competitive environment involving players/athletes who wear uniforms, receive instruction from coaches and are supported by fans, to its programs. Photo provided by OBU

OBU adds ESports, a team-based video game competition played in a highly organized and competitive environment involving players/athletes who wear uniforms, receive instruction from coaches and are supported by fans, to its programs. Photo provided by OBU

OBU Announces Launch Of Esports Program In Fall 2024

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University is embracing the fast-growing world of esports as it announces plans to launch an esports program in the fall 2024 semester.

Tecumseh Savages Claim A Walk-Off Win At Home

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The up and coming Savage hard ballers picked up their second win of the season this past Monday with a walk-off win at home over Glenpool.The Savages got a quick jump over Glenpool with a 5-0 win after the first inning. Tecumseh added one more in the second and seemed to be cruising 6-0.
Potawatomi Fire point guard Deshawn Munson tries for a one-handed slam dunk in the fourth quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on March 15. The Fire won, 148-125. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire point guard Deshawn Munson tries for a one-handed slam dunk in the fourth quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on March 15. The Fire won, 148-125. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire Win Against Sky Kings

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Brooklyn Duff fights her way down the court in the season-ending game against No. 1-ranked Washington of the 3A State Quarterfinals at the State Fair Arena on March 5. Bethel suffered a heartbreaking loss, 54-27, as both teams emptied their benches. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Brooklyn Duff fights her way down the court in the season-ending game against No. 1-ranked Washington of the 3A State Quarterfinals at the State Fair Arena on March 5. Bethel suffered a heartbreaking loss, 54-27, as both teams emptied their benches. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Lady Wildcats End Season in State Quarterfinals

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Dale senior Dayton Forsythe goes up for a shot but is blocked by a Pocola player during the Class 2A State Tournament Finals, held at the State Fair Arena on March 9. Teammate Jett Higdon got the rebound. The Pirates are State Champs for the third year in a row. They beat Warner, 87-50; Hennessey, 67-44; and Pocola, 63-38, and they end the season with a record of 30-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale senior Dayton Forsythe goes up for a shot but is blocked by a Pocola player during the Class 2A State Tournament Finals, held at the State Fair Arena on March 9. Teammate Jett Higdon got the rebound. The Pirates are State Champs for the third year in a row. They beat Warner, 87-50; Hennessey, 67-44; and Pocola, 63-38, and they end the season with a record of 30-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale Pirates Win Back-to-Back-to-Back State Title

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
“ It’s an exciting time! It’s not everyone that gets a chance to 3-peat, and I’m blessed to be a part of it,” Dale Head Coach Jeff Edmonson said about his Pirates taking their third straight gold basketball.