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Bethel Senior Fulfills Dream of Becoming OU Football Player

Bethel Senior Fulfills Dream of Becoming OU Football Player

Bethel Senior Fulfills Dream of Becoming OU Football Player

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Bethel senior C.J. Compton grew up in a “Sooner family,” and he started playing football at age five for Jennings Public Schools. So, naturally, it was a dream for Compton to be a University of Oklahoma football player.
Tecumseh junior Jadyn Wilson tries for three points during the third quarter of the home game with Harrah on Feb. 10. The Lady Savages won, 55-44, and the Savages also won that night, 71-51. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh junior Jadyn Wilson tries for three points during the third quarter of the home game with Harrah on Feb. 10. The Lady Savages won, 55-44, and the Savages also won that night, 71-51. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Savages Headed To Playoffs

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The 16th ranked Tecumseh Lady Savages are 18-5 on the season and are headed to the playoffs with a three-game win streak and winners of 11 of their last 13. The T-Town Ladies will begin the playoffs by hosting Districts tomorrow (Friday) as they face Crossings Christian (10-10).
Savages End Regular Season With A Win Over Harrah

Savages End Regular Season With A Win Over Harrah

Savages End Regular Season With A Win Over Harrah

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 16, 2023
It’s been a tough year for Savage roundballers as the wins have been hard to find over the season. But the Savages ended the regular season on a high note with a 20-point win over Harrah on Senior Night.

We Are Closer To Saying Farewell To The Big 12

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Universities of Oklahoma and Texas are headed for the Southeastern Athletic Conference effective July 1, 2024, one year earlier than previous agreements between the schools, the SEC, and the Big 12 Conference.
Tecumseh’s Katelyn Fleming and Bristin Hayes received their All-State letter jackets for fastpitch softball during the home basketball game on Feb. 7. They are shown here with softball coaches Chad Trahan, far left, and Perry Wilson. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh’s Katelyn Fleming and Bristin Hayes received their All-State letter jackets for fastpitch softball during the home basketball game on Feb. 7. They are shown here with softball coaches Chad Trahan, far left, and Perry Wilson. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh Seniors Receive All-State Fastpitch Letter Jackets

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Tecumseh’s Katelyn Fleming and Bristin Hayes received their All-State letter jackets for fastpitch softball during the home basketball game on Feb. 7. They are shown here with softball coaches Chad Trahan, far left, and Perry Wilson. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.
Shawnee seniors Sawyer Cash, far left, and Logan Cash pose with their parents during Wrestling Senior Night on Feb. 7. Photo provided by Michelle Sisson.

Shawnee seniors Sawyer Cash, far left, and Logan Cash pose with their parents during Wrestling Senior Night on Feb. 7. Photo provided by Michelle Sisson.

Shawnee Wrestling Honors Seniors

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Shawnee senior Trevor Thomason poses with his family during Wrestling Senior Night.  Shawnee seniors Sawyer Cash, far left, and Logan Cash pose with their parents during Wrestling Senior Night on Feb. 7. Shawnee senior Beau Skelton poses with his parents on Feb. 7.
Tecumseh's Trinity Rakestraw works on pinning Shawnee's Za’Karia McClain in the Tecumseh match on Feb. 9. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh's Trinity Rakestraw works on pinning Shawnee's Za’Karia McClain in the Tecumseh match on Feb. 9. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

THS Grapplers Host Shawnee

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Savage Wrestlers finished off the regular dual season last Thursday with Senior Night, as they welcomed Shawnee to T-Town. A number of forfeits by the Savages and a good Wolves team led to a 55-20 loss for Tecumseh. At 106, Shawnee’s Blayne Taber pinned Vivian Hayes in 56 seconds.
After stealing the ball, Tecumseh senior Brady Overstreet makes two points in the last minute- and-a-half of the homecoming game against Bethel on Feb. 3. One minute later, his teammate Jace Edwards made anothe r basket. The Savages lost, 61- 70. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

After stealing the ball, Tecumseh senior Brady Overstreet makes two points in the last minute- and-a-half of the homecoming game against Bethel on Feb. 3. One minute later, his teammate Jace Edwards made anothe r basket. The Savages lost, 61- 70. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Turnovers Plagued Savages

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Basketball Homecoming is a big deal on a high school campus and sometimes can lead to lethargy on the floor for the home team. Homecoming, and having to play the early game of the night, could have been problematic early for Savages last Friday night as Tecumseh hosted Bethel on the big night.