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Tecumseh senior J.D. Sigman pins his Davis opponent and watches for the referee’s decision in the 165-pound class during the THS Wrestling Senior Night, Jan. 18. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior J.D. Sigman pins his Davis opponent and watches for the referee’s decision in the 165-pound class during the THS Wrestling Senior Night, Jan. 18. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Wrestling Senior Night

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Shawnee junior Daytain Patton drives to the paint in the Jan. 18 Lowe’s/FireLake Arena Shawnee Invitational game with Broken Arrow. The Shawnee Wolves lost that game, 21-60; won the Jan. 19 game with Tahlequah, 57-49; and fell to El Reno, Jan. 20, 37-52.

Shawnee junior Daytain Patton drives to the paint in the Jan. 18 Lowe’s/FireLake Arena Shawnee Invitational game with Broken Arrow. The Shawnee Wolves lost that game, 21-60; won the Jan. 19 game with Tahlequah, 57-49; and fell to El Reno, Jan. 20, 37-52.

Lowe’s/Firelake Arena Shawnee Invitational Tournament Photos

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins goes up for the bucket. The boys won their 3rd tournament of the season beating Broken Bow.

North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins goes up for the bucket. The boys won their 3rd tournament of the season beating Broken Bow.

NRC Basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Photos by Gowin Photography

Savages Set For Three Consecutive Home Games

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Tecumseh Savages dropped their scheduled home game last week on Tuesday but were plenty busy as they traveled to the Washington Tournament on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. In the opener on Thursday, the Savages met Broken Bow and came out fast to lead 16-14 after the opening quarter.
Pictured right, Dale senior Dayton Forsythe reached 2,000 career points during the Jan. 2 game at Jones and is the all-time leading scorer for the Pirates. Photo provided.

Pictured right, Dale senior Dayton Forsythe reached 2,000 career points during the Jan. 2 game at Jones and is the all-time leading scorer for the Pirates. Photo provided.

Dayton Forsythe Reaches 2,000 Points, Dale’s All-Time Leading Scorer

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
After joining the 1,000-Point Club on March 1, 2022 as a sophomore, Dale senior Dayton Forsythe has now doubled that in his high school basketball career. “Dayton reached the 2,000-point milestone on Jan. 2 at Jones,” said Head Boys Basketball Coach Jeff Edmonson via email.
Tecumseh’s Jadyn Wilson guards the ball from a Jones defender during the Jan. 9 home game.

Tecumseh’s Jadyn Wilson guards the ball from a Jones defender during the Jan. 9 home game.

Tecumseh Falls To Jones On Home Court

Danny Chambers
Thursday, January 18, 2024
It was a rough night for the Savages and Lady Savages as they hosted Jones last week on Tuesday night. Both teams struggled and both teams suffered losses on the evening. The Lady Savages were up first as they met Jones, the three time defending 3A State Champions.
Asher’s Alexis Johnston puts up a shot and draws a foul during the Jan. 12 home game with Vanoss. The Lady Indians lost, 17-46. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Asher’s Alexis Johnston puts up a shot and draws a foul during the Jan. 12 home game with Vanoss. The Lady Indians lost, 17-46. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Asher Lady Indians Win Some And Lose Some

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Cadence Leba and Payton Leba led the Asher Lady Indians to a big win over the Maud Lady Tigers on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Asher jumped ahead in the first quarter with a 21-8 point lead, but the Lady Tigers answered with 18 points in the second quarter to Asher’s nine.
Bethel’s R.J. Morris shoots for two during the game against NRC on Jan. 12. The Wildcats fell short of the win with a score of 57-68. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel’s R.J. Morris shoots for two during the game against NRC on Jan. 12. The Wildcats fell short of the win with a score of 57-68. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Caught In Action - NRC & Bethel Boys Basketball

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Photos by Gowin Photography, Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton and Natasha Dunagan
Bethel High Schools Brooklyn Duff drives to the basket past NRC's Morgan Campbell. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

Bethel High Schools Brooklyn Duff drives to the basket past NRC's Morgan Campbell. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

Bethel & North Rock Creek Ladies Battle To The Final Seconds

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Bethel Lady Wildcats scored in double figures every quarter against the Harrah Lady Panthers on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Bethel held Harrah to one point in the first quarter while putting 17 points on the board. The second quarter was closer, with Harrah netting 11 points to the Lady Wildcats 10.