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2023 Rising Star Team: pictured front row from left: Jennifer Albers, Maxx Burch, Quentin Richmond, Paul Troutz, and Kayla Winrow. Pictured middle row from left: Blakelyn Inman, Maddison Childress, and Beckett Vanderslice. Pictured back row from left: Presley Budka, Kara Robbins, Kalila Duck, Juliet Troutz, Emma Kohn, Emma DeWolfe, Hayden Winrow, Webley Walker, Addyson Murray, and Taryn Rucci. Photo provided

2023 Rising Star Team: pictured front row from left: Jennifer Albers, Maxx Burch, Quentin Richmond, Paul Troutz, and Kayla Winrow. Pictured middle row from left: Blakelyn Inman, Maddison Childress, and Beckett Vanderslice. Pictured back row from left: Presley Budka, Kara Robbins, Kalila Duck, Juliet Troutz, Emma Kohn, Emma DeWolfe, Hayden Winrow, Webley Walker, Addyson Murray, and Taryn Rucci. Photo provided

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Rising Star Gymnatics Has Another Successful Year

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
It has been another successful year for the gymnasts at Rising Star Gymnastics in Shawnee. The boys competed at Bart Conner Gymnastics to finish their season: Hayden Winrow – 2nd on floor, 1st on pommel, 1st on rings, 1st on vault, 1st on parallel bars, and 2nd on High bar with a 56.
Tecumseh High School Principal Randy Dilbeck, center, and Athletic Director Jeff Shafer, far right, pose with the Lady Savage Seniors after the Class 5A Regional Championship on April 28 at FireLake Ball Fields. Shown are, Steeli Mitchell, Taylor Gage, Blakeley Sanchez, Dilbeck, Cadence Oliver, Bristin Hayes, Katelyn Fleming and Shafer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh High School Principal Randy Dilbeck, center, and Athletic Director Jeff Shafer, far right, pose with the Lady Savage Seniors after the Class 5A Regional Championship on April 28 at FireLake Ball Fields. Shown are, Steeli Mitchell, Taylor Gage, Blakeley Sanchez, Dilbeck, Cadence Oliver, Bristin Hayes, Katelyn Fleming and Shafer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Lady Savages Softballers Take Regional Title

Danny Chambers
Thursday, May 4, 2023
After a week of heavy rain, Tecumseh (27-8) hosted a 5A Regional at FireLake, where new turf has recently been installed. The 3rd-ranked Lady Savages hosted Newcastle, 9th- ranked Chandler and 8thranked Bristow in the Regional Tournament and had little trouble claiming the title.
Shawnee’s Camden Sateren drives toward the goal during the home game against Bishop Kelley on April 14. The Wolves lost, 0-5. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee’s Camden Sateren drives toward the goal during the home game against Bishop Kelley on April 14. The Wolves lost, 0-5. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Shawnee Wolves Take On Bishop Kelly

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 4, 2023
North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Win Regional Tournament

North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Win Regional Tournament

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North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Win Regional Tournament

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars pose with the plaque awarded for Regional Champions and now for the third time in three years North Rock Creek is State bound. The Lady Cougars beat Eufaula 24-5 with nine Home runs by seven different players.
Dale senior Chayse Caram hits helmets with her teammates after hitting a homerun in the third inning of the game with Wayne on April 27. Dale won that game, 18-12, as well as the game with Boone-Apache, 17-4, to win the Class 3A Regional Slow Pitch Tournament at FireLake Ball Fields. The Lady Pirates began State play Wednesday. Watch next week’s Countywide & Sun for story and photos. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale senior Chayse Caram hits helmets with her teammates after hitting a homerun in the third inning of the game with Wayne on April 27. Dale won that game, 18-12, as well as the game with Boone-Apache, 17-4, to win the Class 3A Regional Slow Pitch Tournament at FireLake Ball Fields. The Lady Pirates began State play Wednesday. Watch next week’s Countywide & Sun for story and photos. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Lady Pirates Win 3A Regionals

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Potawatomi Fire Forward K.D. Moore makes a slam dunk in the second quarter of the home game on April 29. Moore tied with fellow forward Ruston Hayward at 19 points to lead the game, according to potawatomifire.com. The Fire beat the 7’ers, 142-94, for a seven-game winning streak. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire Forward K.D. Moore makes a slam dunk in the second quarter of the home game on April 29. Moore tied with fellow forward Ruston Hayward at 19 points to lead the game, according to potawatomifire.com. The Fire beat the 7’ers, 142-94, for a seven-game winning streak. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Potawatomi Fire Roll Over Rockwall 142-94

Justin Wollard
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Another night, another show of might. Behind eight players in double figures, the Potawatomi Fire rolled the Rockwall 7ers 14294, extending their winning streak (officially) to seven games. Fire newcomer Ruston Hayward scored 19 in his second game with Potawatomi and tied K.D.
The Tecumseh Lady Savages Slow Pitch Team and their coaches pose after winning the Class 5A District Tournament, held at Tecumseh on April 20. They played two games against Little Axe and won both, 12-4 and 9-0. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

The Tecumseh Lady Savages Slow Pitch Team and their coaches pose after winning the Class 5A District Tournament, held at Tecumseh on April 20. They played two games against Little Axe and won both, 12-4 and 9-0. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

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Lady Savages Win Districts, Host Regionals Today

Danny Chambers
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The 3rd ranked 5A Lady Savages are District Champions and hosting a Regional Tournament today, one step away from another State Tournament appearance. Tecumseh hosted Little Axe last Thursday and swept the best 2-of-3 District format in two straight.
Bethel freshman A.J. Carpenter hits a single during the first inning of the home game with Tecumseh on April 21. Also shown is Tecumseh catcher Caleb Sparks. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel freshman A.J. Carpenter hits a single during the first inning of the home game with Tecumseh on April 21. Also shown is Tecumseh catcher Caleb Sparks. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Bethel Baseball & Softball

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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THS Track Breaking Records, Winning Medals

Danny Chambers
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Known more for her basketball prowess, Lady Savage Kenzli Warden is also a track and field star for Tecumseh. Warden recently set a new Long Jump record with a 17’11” with a first place leap at the North Rock Creek Meet. The previous record was held by Kritter McGirt at 17’1.5” since 2003.