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Top Five Presidential Athletes Revealed

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Big Five presidential athletes prove worthy of their rankings. This week provides our awaited list of the “top five” athletes from among our nation’s Presidents 1. George Washington (F), no. 1, 1789-97.
Tecumseh senior Serenity Jacoway prepares for a hit in the State Slowpitch Quarterfinals on May 2. Jacoway is a returning starter this softball season. File photo.

Tecumseh senior Serenity Jacoway prepares for a hit in the State Slowpitch Quarterfinals on May 2. Jacoway is a returning starter this softball season. File photo.

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Lady Savages Softball Team Returns Five Starters

Danny Chambers
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Four straight State Tournaments in a row, eight of the last ten State Tournaments, four State Title game appearances, including the last two years, and two more quarterfinal finishes.
Pictured L-R Bottom Row Jaxson Wood, Maddox Davis, Hunter Brooks, Jasper Hays, Stonie Holliday Top Row L-R Isaac Stinnett, Petey Weinacht, Coach Zimmerman, Nolan Melson, Coach Larney, Coach Ginn, Coach Blizzard, Coach Colvin, and Matthew Hartmann. Photo provided

Pictured L-R Bottom Row Jaxson Wood, Maddox Davis, Hunter Brooks, Jasper Hays, Stonie Holliday Top Row L-R Isaac Stinnett, Petey Weinacht, Coach Zimmerman, Nolan Melson, Coach Larney, Coach Ginn, Coach Blizzard, Coach Colvin, and Matthew Hartmann. Photo provided

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Annual Signing Held Aug. 1 For Incoming Bethel Freshmen

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Nine eighth-grade standouts have signed to play football at Bethel High School, Head Coach, Joey Ginn announced Tuesday, Aug. 1. These young men, along with a few more in their class, will make us better both this year and in years to come.
FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

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FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
REPORT Ft. Gibson: July 20. Elevation is 0.5 ft. above normal (stable). Water temperature 86°F and clear. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, spoons, topwater lures, and worms around coves, docks, points, and riprap.

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United States Presidents And Their Sports

B Y Dr. Donald Rominger, Jr.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Although some would say that politics itself is a “blood sport,” it is unclear how many of our 45 U.S. Presidents engaged in physical contests as we know them today. Sports were rare during the first 100 years of our national existence.
Ryker Butler of McLoud competes in bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Ryker Butler of McLoud competes in bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud Senior Wins Bull Riding at IFYR, Plans to Make it a Career

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Ryker Butler of McLoud is the 2023 Bull Riding Champion of the 31st Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo.  After a “no score” in his first round, Butler received an 84 in his second round and an 83.5 in the final round for a combined average of 167.5 to win the event on July 14.
Caoch Megan Laughlin Named Head Volleyball Coach

Caoch Megan Laughlin Named Head Volleyball Coach

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Caoch Megan Laughlin Named Head Volleyball Coach

Danny Chambers
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Tecumseh Volleyball has a new head coach but she’s not new to THS by any means. Coach Megan Laughlin is a Tecumseh Public Schools lifer, attending from kindergarten through graduation and playing volleyball as a Lady Savage in high school.
Connor Brumley of Mocksville, NC, busts out of the stall in the Saddle Bronc final round of the IFYR on July 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Connor Brumley of Mocksville, NC, busts out of the stall in the Saddle Bronc final round of the IFYR on July 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught in Action

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
31st Annual IFYR Action Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
OBU Volleyball Team Earns Academic Award

OBU Volleyball Team Earns Academic Award

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OBU Volleyball Team Earns Academic Award

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Oklahoma Baptist volleyball team was recognized as one of 1,332 college and high school programs to have earned the United States Marine Corps and American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The program, in its 31st year, had a record number of schools honored.