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Asher Blasts Through Districts

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Asher Indians sailed through district play, outscoring their opponents 53-3 in three games. In game one on Thursday, Sept. 21, the Indians put away the Wanette Tigers in under three innings.
Bethel’s Luke Drew kick’s off to McLoud in the Wildcat’s home game Friday, Sept. 8. McLoud took the 28-21 win. Photo courtesy of 181 Photographs

Bethel’s Luke Drew kick’s off to McLoud in the Wildcat’s home game Friday, Sept. 8. McLoud took the 28-21 win. Photo courtesy of 181 Photographs

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Bethel Beats Little Axe, District Play Begins Tomorrow

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Bethel gridiron team took an early lead in the game against the Little Axe Indians last Thursday night (Sept. 14) and held the Indians scoreless until the fourth quarter. For the sixth year in a row, every year since Coach Joey Ginn became head coach, Bethel got the win, 37-8.
Tecumseh freshman Madison Gray slides into second base as the Red Oak player drops the ball during the Dale Festival on Sept. 15. The two-day tournament was held at FireLake Ball Fields and the Lady Savages won both their games. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh freshman Madison Gray slides into second base as the Red Oak player drops the ball during the Dale Festival on Sept. 15. The two-day tournament was held at FireLake Ball Fields and the Lady Savages won both their games. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Lady Savages Win Three Out Of Three Last Week

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Lady Savages had a comparatively slow schedule last week with just three games and three wins after the game against Mannford was postponed due to rain on Monday. On Tuesday, Tecumseh traveled to Cushing and came away with a 16-2 blowout.
Earlsboro athletes Spencer Kersey, Chance Winsett and Brayden Rawls take off from the starting line with six other schools’ runners in the Small School Boys 5K Run of the North Rock Creek Cross Country Meet on Sept. 16. A sophomore, Rawls took third out of 29 boys, with a time of 20:07.84.

Earlsboro athletes Spencer Kersey, Chance Winsett and Brayden Rawls take off from the starting line with six other schools’ runners in the Small School Boys 5K Run of the North Rock Creek Cross Country Meet on Sept. 16. A sophomore, Rawls took third out of 29 boys, with a time of 20:07.84.

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NRC Hosts Cross Country Meet

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Earlsboro athletes Spencer Kersey, Chance Winsett and Brayden Rawls take off from the starting line with six other schools’ runners in the Small School Boys 5K Run of the North Rock Creek Cross Country Meet on Sept. 16. A sophomore, Rawls took third out of 29 boys, with a time of 20:07.84.

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Penalties Continue To Hurt The Shawnee Wolves

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Penalties and a tough opponent kept the Shawnee Wolves from bringing home the win Friday. Shawnee put the first points on the board when junior quarterback Jamir Owens sailed a 34-yard pass to senior wide receiver Delmone Miller.
Tecumseh senior Ross Griggs (#4) breaks away from the pack to run the ball in the away game at McLoud on Sept. 15. The Savages won, 26-13. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh senior Ross Griggs (#4) breaks away from the pack to run the ball in the away game at McLoud on Sept. 15. The Savages won, 26-13. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

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Tecumseh Struggles Through First Half Against McLoud

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 21, 2023
It was a tale of two halves last Friday night in McLoud. Tecumseh was sluggish and struggled in the first half against the homestanding Redskins. The Savages just couldn’t get out of their own way in the first two quarters and were lucky to be down by only a point at halftime, 7-6.
Oklahoma Baptist University’s senior midfielder Alanna Bloomingdale scored twice as OBU beat the University of Central Oklahoma Saturday, Sept. 9. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University’s senior midfielder Alanna Bloomingdale scored twice as OBU beat the University of Central Oklahoma Saturday, Sept. 9. Photo provided by OBU

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OBU Lady Bison Soccer Picks Up A Big Win At UCO

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Alanna Bloomingdale scored twice as Oklahoma Baptist picked up a very big, 2-1 win at Central Oklahoma on Saturday evening. The senior midfielder guided OBU to its first victory of the season in the process.

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Standout Performances From OBU Volleyball Team

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Two standout performances from Oklahoma Baptist’s Lady Bison Volleyball team (4-4) occurred on Saturday as the Bison won 3-0 against each No. 15 (AVCA) Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western State. Northwest Missouri State Match Against the No.
Dale’s Teague Muncy tries to tag a Red Oak runner that has slid onto her foot, but the ball has escaped her glove, during the Dale Festival at FireLake Ball Fields on Sept. 15.

Dale’s Teague Muncy tries to tag a Red Oak runner that has slid onto her foot, but the ball has escaped her glove, during the Dale Festival at FireLake Ball Fields on Sept. 15.

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Sept. 16 Big 12 Football Ratings

Dr. Donald Rominger
Thursday, September 21, 2023
1. Oklahoma, 3-0 2. Texas, 3-0 3. Texas Christian, 2-1 4. Central Florida, 3-0 5. Kansas, 3-0 6. Brigham Young, 3-0 7. Kansas State, 2-1 8. Cincinnati, 2-1 9. Texas Tech, 1-2 10. West Virginia, 2-1 11. Houston, 1-2 12. Iowa State, 1-2 13. Baylor, 1-2 14.
North Rock Creek sweeps Tecumseh Tuesday, Sept. 12, the 9th grade, JV and Varsity. NRC raise $1080.00 for the Folds of Honor organization. Pictured above is Ally Mahaffey with a dig.

North Rock Creek sweeps Tecumseh Tuesday, Sept. 12, the 9th grade, JV and Varsity. NRC raise $1080.00 for the Folds of Honor organization. Pictured above is Ally Mahaffey with a dig.

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Caught In Action

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
North Rock Creek’s CJ Stephens gets stopped short of the goal line. North Rock Creek sweeps Tecumseh Tuesday, Sept. 12, the 9th grade, JV and Varsity. NRC raise $1080.00 for the Folds of Honor organization. Pictured above is Ally Mahaff ey with a dig.