The Shawnee Lady Wolves Tennis Team placed fifth in the Shawnee Invitational on March 13 at OBU. Alivia Cook placed second in #2 Singles, and December Nanaeto was fifth in #1 Singles. Both Doubles teams earned sixth. Shown, from left, are junior Grace Ortega, sophomore Madalyn Rosenquist, senior Isabela Garza, senior Anndrea Parada, senior Cook, sophomore Nanaeto, sophomore Judah Douglas and junior Masei Hope. Photo provided by Shawnee Public Schools

The 2026 inductees from the Second Annual Asher Baseball Hall of Fame & Spring Season Kickoff Banquet pose with 2025 inductees Murl Bowen and Jackie McClure during the event. Shown, front row from left, are Dwight Bowen, Bowen, McClure, Stan Ruff, back row, Mike Brimm, John McMillan, Bruce Throckmorton, Scott Hamilton and Keith Isaacs. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun. Click on the camera banner ad below to see all our photos from the event!

Blakelee Parker pitches during the season opening home game on March 9. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

North Rock Creek's catcher Landon Rosser, made a great diving catch for the out. NRC came up short in the fi rst game of the NRC festival against Heritage Hall, losing 3-6. They came back in the second game against Harrah, winning 8-0.

Dale Superintendent Will Jones hugs senior Wyatt Seeley, as Assistant Basketball Coach Josh Forsythe hugs his son, senior Denton Forsythe, after the seniors received their Class 2A State Championship medals, following the Pirates' fifth straight victory at the OG&E Coliseum on March 14. Looking on, far right, is Dale High School Principal Erick Muncy. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Coach Eric Smith encourages the Lady Pirates during a timeout. Dale lost in the quarterfinals game against Vanoss, 39-44. Photo courtesy of Rick Hester, Lincoln County News

NRC's Jaden Clifton makes a running grab for the out in the first game of their season.

Bethel's Carson Kurkendell has a narrow miss during the second inning of the March 13 home game against Harrah. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tyson Hawkins gets pumped after making a basket before halftime, but NRC came up short against Fort Gibson in the quarterfinals of the state tournament, losing 47- 44. A weather delay due to a tornado warning interrupted the game in the final quarter (similar to their experience from last year). Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography