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Bethel Cheerleaders rally the Wildcat fans during the home game against McLoud on Sept. 8. The stands on both sides were full for their rivalry game. The Redskins won, 28-21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Cheerleaders rally the Wildcat fans during the home game against McLoud on Sept. 8. The stands on both sides were full for their rivalry game. The Redskins won, 28-21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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An Exciting Game For Bethel And McLoud Fans

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
An exciting Friday night football game at Bethel High School kept fans from both the Bethel Wildcats and the McLoud Redskins cheering on their teams. McLoud scored the first touchdown of the game but was answered with a 48-yard pass by Cale Duncan to Jacob Fortin.
North Rock Creek’s Blain Robison makes the tackle in action Friday night against Prague. NRC lost the game 34-26 making their record this season 1-1. NRC face Holdenville Friday, Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

North Rock Creek’s Blain Robison makes the tackle in action Friday night against Prague. NRC lost the game 34-26 making their record this season 1-1. NRC face Holdenville Friday, Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

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Cougars Lose To Prague, 34-26

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
North Rock Creek’s Blain Robison makes the tackle in action Friday night against Prague. NRC lost the game 34-26 making their record this season 1-1. NRC face Holdenville Friday, Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography. North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins catches a TD pass from Landon Kelough.

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Tecumseh Gridiron Squad Beat Seminole 28-24

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 14, 2023
It was a fun night in Seminole last Friday for the Tecumseh gridiron squad as the Savages got a big lead, let it shrink, and then pushed the lead back up as the T-Town boys finished off the Chieftains. The Savages took the field with confidence and promptly took advantage of the Chieftains.
North Rock Creek Coach Griffin gives a fist bump congratulations to Molly Campbell as she rounds third base on her home run hit.

North Rock Creek Coach Griffin gives a fist bump congratulations to Molly Campbell as she rounds third base on her home run hit.

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North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Defeat Jones, Marking The 100th Win In Four Years

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
North Rock Creek Coach Griffi n gives a fi st bump congratulations to Molly Campbell as she rounds third base on her home run hit. North Rock Creek’s Raynee Bass makes a throw to fi rst for the out. North Rock Creek’s Haley Hacker tags the runner.
Asher senior Magi Melton aims for home in the first inning of the Sept. 5 game with Roff. The Lady Indians lost, 4-8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher senior Magi Melton aims for home in the first inning of the Sept. 5 game with Roff. The Lady Indians lost, 4-8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Caught In Action - Asher Softball

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Asher sophomore Preslee Taylor takes her turn at bat in the fi rst inning of the game with Roff . Asher freshman Mackenzie Thompson looks to make the catch for a third out in the second inning of the Sept. 5 game. Asher senior Magi Melton aims for home in the fi rst inning of the Sept.
The Dale Lady Pirates celebrate after winning the Dale-Tecumseh Tournament on Sept. 9.

The Dale Lady Pirates celebrate after winning the Dale-Tecumseh Tournament on Sept. 9.

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Dale-Tecumseh Tournament

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Dale Lady Pirates and their coaches Andy Powell and Bryce Clemons pose with their Champion trophy after winning the Dale-Tecumseh Tournament on Sept. 9. Over the three-day tourny, they took all five of their games, including the last game with Runners-Up Purcell.
Tecumseh senior Ross Griggs throws the ball to a referee after making yardage during their season-opening home game against Perkins-Tryon on Sept. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Ross Griggs throws the ball to a referee after making yardage during their season-opening home game against Perkins-Tryon on Sept. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Young Savages Open Season Against Talented Perkins-Tryon

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Opening week of football wasn’t an easy one nor a kind one for the Tecumseh Savages. The youthful team had to face a top five team as they hosted a talented Perkins-Tryon team, and the Demons were devilish all night long.
Shawnee Quarterback, junior Jamir Owens, gets wrapped up in a tackle by the Seminole Chieftains.. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Shawnee Quarterback, junior Jamir Owens, gets wrapped up in a tackle by the Seminole Chieftains.. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Wolves Suffer Hard Fought Double Overtime Loss

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
It was a hard fought double overtime 28-25 loss for the Shawnee Wolves in the season opener on Friday, Sept. 1, against Seminole at Oklahoma Baptist University’s Crain Field. The Wolves were the first to score a touchdown, courtesy of Jamar Owens, followed by a successful field goal by Rhett Neese.
Taylor Boles gets the out at 2nd as Gracee Waller tries to slide in. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Taylor Boles gets the out at 2nd as Gracee Waller tries to slide in. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Bethel Has Two Big Wins Before A Shut Out At Dale

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Bethel Lady Wildcats added two Ws to the win column in near shutout games before crossing I40 and being shut down by the Dale Lady Pirates. On Monday, Aug. 28, Alexis Williams drove in five runs on three hits to lead Bethel past the Community Christian Royals, 15-1.

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Wildcats Take A Hard First Game Loss, Now Focused On McLoud

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Bethel Wildcats Football team took an early lead against the Classen SAS Northeast Comets but couldn’t hold onto it, losing to the Comets 22-28. “Classen is probably one of the most athletic teams we’ll play all year,” said Coach Joey Ginn.