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Brayden Dowdle of McLoud competes in the second round of bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Brayden Dowdle of McLoud competes in the second round of bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Two McLoud Bull Riders Compete In The IFYR

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Bull riding is probably the most dangerous event at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. So, in most years, the bull riders are few and from other states. But, this year, there were two brave teens from McLoud who entered. Ryker Butler received an 84 in his second round and an 83.
FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

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FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Fort Gibson: July 2. Elevation is 0.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 82°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, spoons, and worms around coves, docks, points, and riprap. Paddlefish good snagging below the dam, main lake.
Matraya Haynes of Maud rounds the second barrel in the Barrel Racing event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 10. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Matraya Haynes of Maud rounds the second barrel in the Barrel Racing event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 10. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Caught In Action

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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NRC Is 12-0 In The Wood Bat Summer League

NRC Is 12-0 In The Wood Bat Summer League

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North Rock Creek Is 12-0 In The Wood Bat Summer League

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
North Rock Creek’s Hunter Bertram hits a single in a double header against Kingfisher Tuesday, June 14. NRC won both games, 15-9 and 6-0 and remain undefeated this summer.  NRCs Landon Kelough stretches for the catch and out at first base in Monday’s games.
The Potawatomi Fire won The Basketball League National Championship on June 27, and Fire Guard Chuck Guy was named co-MVP, along with 2022 MVP Deshawn Munson. Here, Guy is holding "The Lillie" TBL 2023 Champions trophy, after they won two out of three games with the St. Louis Griffins. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Potawatomi Fire won The Basketball League National Championship on June 27, and Fire Guard Chuck Guy was named co-MVP, along with 2022 MVP Deshawn Munson. Here, Guy is holding "The Lillie" TBL 2023 Champions trophy, after they won two out of three games with the St. Louis Griffins. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Fire Beat Griffins For TBL 2023 Championship Title

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Potawatomi Fire won The Basketball League National Championship on June 27, and Fire Guard Chuck Guy was named co-MVP, along with 2022 MVP Deshawn Munson. Here, Guy is holding “The Lillie” TBL 2023 Champions trophy, after they won two out of three games with the St. Louis Griffins.
Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Ousmane Dieng, center; Shawnee YMCA Sports Director Brendon Johnson, far left; and YMCA CEO Mike Jobe, far right, pose with about 30 children from the YMCA Summer Camp, being held at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. According to a Thunder press release Thunder, Dieng, through a partnership with Adidas, donated shoes to Shawnee children who were affected by the April 19 tornadoes. YMCA Director of Operations Barbara Boise said 80 summer camp attendees will benefit.

Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Ousmane Dieng, center; Shawnee YMCA Sports Director Brendon Johnson, far left; and YMCA CEO Mike Jobe, far right, pose with about 30 children from the YMCA Summer Camp, being held at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. According to a Thunder press release Thunder, Dieng, through a partnership with Adidas, donated shoes to Shawnee children who were affected by the April 19 tornadoes. YMCA Director of Operations Barbara Boise said 80 summer camp attendees will benefit.

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Thunder Forward Ousmane Dieng, Adidas, Partner For Donation To Kids Affected By Tornado

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Ousmane Dieng, center; Shawnee YMCA Sports Director Brendon Johnson, far left; and YMCA CEO Mike Jobe, far right, pose with about 30 children from the YMCA Summer Camp, being held at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
The Potawatomi Fire pose with the Fire Girls, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John "Rocky" Barrett, center, FireLake Arena Manager David Qualls, Head Coach Mark Danhoff and Assistant Coach Brad Walck after winning The Basketball League Central Conference Regionals on June 19. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Potawatomi Fire pose with the Fire Girls, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John "Rocky" Barrett, center, FireLake Arena Manager David Qualls, Head Coach Mark Danhoff and Assistant Coach Brad Walck after winning The Basketball League Central Conference Regionals on June 19. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Fourth Quarter Surge Sends Fire To Championship Series

Justin Wollard
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Things were looking desperate for the Potawatomi Fire. They trailed by nine points as they started the fourth quarter, only to see the Seattle Super Hawks expand that margin in the first few minutes of the final frame.
Fire Wins TBL Central Conference Regionals Against The Seattle Super Hawks

Fire Wins TBL Central Conference Regionals Against The Seattle Super Hawks

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Fire Wins TBL Central Conference Regionals Against The Seattle Super Hawks

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
During the last minute of the game, Potawatomi Fire Forward/Center T.J. Maston makes a basket, adding to their hard-fought win on June 19 at FireLake Arena. 124-114. See story and additional photos on page A 9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Bethel’s Kloee Nichols signs with Oklahoma Baptist University to continue her golfing game. Pictured with Kloee are her parents, Kevin and Kasie Nichols. Standing is Bethel Coach Tommy Block. Photo provided

Bethel’s Kloee Nichols signs with Oklahoma Baptist University to continue her golfing game. Pictured with Kloee are her parents, Kevin and Kasie Nichols. Standing is Bethel Coach Tommy Block. Photo provided

Bethel Golfer Signs with OBU

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Thursday, June 15, 2023