Sports

Lady Savages Hit the Diamond With Sights On State

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Lady Savages are off and running for the 2024 season. Having finished in last year’s State semifinals, Tecumseh has their sights on another State Tournament.Tecumseh traveled to Cushing last week and came home with a 6-3 win to open the season.
Earlsboro senior Danney Billingsley poses with Coach Chad Rochelle and the game ball after joining the 1,000-Point Club at New Lima on Nov. 14. Photo provided

Earlsboro senior Danney Billingsley poses with Coach Chad Rochelle and the game ball after joining the 1,000-Point Club at New Lima on Nov. 14. Photo provided

Earlsboro Senior Joins 1,000 Point Club, Recovers From Injury

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Danney Billingsley has had highs and lows in his senior year at Earlsboro High School.Many would say the high point came during the third game of the basketball season, when he scored his 1,000th career point on Nov. 14, playing New Lima.

North Canadian River Valley All-Conference Team

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Multiple players in Pottawatomie County are award winners from the North Canadian River Valley Conference.From Bethel are Josie Megehee, Ava Gascon, and Lexi Tucker. Brooklyn Duff and Bailey Tucker received honorable mention. Megeehe also received MVP.
Bethel Powerlifters did well at regionals. Photo provided

Bethel Powerlifters did well at regionals. Photo provided

BHS Powerlifters Collect Hardware In Run For State

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Bethel Girls & Boys Powerlifting Split up this week. The Girls competed inside the Choctaw Casino in Durant in the Oklahoma Girls Powerlifting Association State Meet, and the Boys took on the Southeast Regionals.

Wolves Face Challenges On And Off The Tennis Court

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
On March 8, the Shawnee Wolves traveled to Ada to compete in the Ada I Tournament. However, the weather had other plans as rain intervened, halting the play after completing the first round, reported Shawnee Boys Tennis Coach Dacia Jordan.
North Rock Creek’s Blain Robinson third in the 198 class during Regionals last week. NRC had 6 lifters qualify for State, which will be held Friday at El Reno. The team finished second overall in large schools. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek’s Blain Robinson third in the 198 class during Regionals last week. NRC had 6 lifters qualify for State, which will be held Friday at El Reno. The team finished second overall in large schools. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC Lifters Finish Second

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Tecumseh senior Malachi Boyce watches the ball before running to first during the home game with Chandler on March 7. The Savages lost, 6-11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Malachi Boyce watches the ball before running to first during the home game with Chandler on March 7. The Savages lost, 6-11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Things Are Looking Up For The Young Savage Baseballers

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Tecumseh Baseball is underway, and things are looking up for the young Savages. After having a shortage of players last year, the Savages are stocked up with eager players. Catch a ballgame, and you’ll see continuing progress with the squad.The Savages played Mt. St.
David King jumps for two on Mar. 8 in the Semifinals at the State Fair Arena. North Rock Creek took the loss 38-74 and Douglass went on to win the 4A Championship title. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

David King jumps for two on Mar. 8 in the Semifinals at the State Fair Arena. North Rock Creek took the loss 38-74 and Douglass went on to win the 4A Championship title. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

NRC Ends A Stellar Season In 4A State Semifinals

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The North Rock Creek Cougars finished a fantastic year in the class 4A State Semifinals last Friday night against the eventual State Champions.
Senior Karsen Griggs fights for the basket in the 2A State Tournament on March 9th. As defending Champs, Dale beat out Okemah and Howe before falling to Merritt in a 23-25 nail biter. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Senior Karsen Griggs fights for the basket in the 2A State Tournament on March 9th. As defending Champs, Dale beat out Okemah and Howe before falling to Merritt in a 23-25 nail biter. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Lady Pirates Finish A Great Season, 2A State Runner-Up

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
It was a low-scoring title game, but wow, it didn’t lack any excitement late in the game as the Dale Lady Pirates faced the Merritt Oilerettes at the Big House.
Bethel Junior Josie Megehee celebrates with Senior Brooklyn Duff as they walk off with a win in the Area Championship last Saturday. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Junior Josie Megehee celebrates with Senior Brooklyn Duff as they walk off with a win in the Area Championship last Saturday. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Lady Wildcats Claw Their Way To State

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Bethel Lady Wildcats conquered a tough hill and made it to the State Tournament!In the first round of the Regionals, Bethel suffered a 67-56 loss to Millwood, which pushed them into the consolation bracket.