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Tecumseh High School held its Wrestling Homecoming on Jan. 10, and crowned wrestling manager Josie Hilton Homecoming Queen. Shown, from left, are senior Jaycee Barham, freshman Carter Hadsall, senior Hilton, senior Hunter Hadsall, senior wrestler Makayla Partain, and senior Jace Frazier. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh High School held its Wrestling Homecoming on Jan. 10, and crowned wrestling manager Josie Hilton Homecoming Queen. Shown, from left, are senior Jaycee Barham, freshman Carter Hadsall, senior Hilton, senior Hunter Hadsall, senior wrestler Makayla Partain, and senior Jace Frazier. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

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Tecumseh Wrestlers Bring Home More Hardware

Danny Chambers
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Savages and Lady Savages continue to grow and improve over the season and bring home hardware. The Savages went to compete in the Western Conference last Friday and Saturday and came back with an eighth place team finish with four individuals placing. JD Sigman claimed first at 144 pounds.
Tecumseh junior Jase Edwards sinks a three-pointer during overtime of the home game against Noble on Jan. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh junior Jase Edwards sinks a three-pointer during overtime of the home game against Noble on Jan. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Savages Lose In Overtime

Danny Chambers
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The hard luck Savage round ballers continue to suffer tough luck from early on with injuries up to now when the ball just doesn’t bounce their way in close games, including two overtime losses last week.
Bethel’s Parker Stevenson puts up two points during the Bethel home game against North Rock Creek, held at OBU on Jan. 13. Bethel Girls Head Basketball Coach Tara Satterfield said Stevenson had a “big night,” contributing 32 points, including eight three-pointers. She also had six rebounds, six assists, six steals and one block. The Lady Wildcats won, 7040. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel’s Parker Stevenson puts up two points during the Bethel home game against North Rock Creek, held at OBU on Jan. 13. Bethel Girls Head Basketball Coach Tara Satterfield said Stevenson had a “big night,” contributing 32 points, including eight three-pointers. She also had six rebounds, six assists, six steals and one block. The Lady Wildcats won, 7040. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

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Lady Wildcats Pick Up Two Wins For The Week

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Bethel Lady Wildcats added two marks in the win column last week. Tuesday, Jan. 10, the ladies traveled to Harrah and came home with a 63-32 win. Bethel took the lead in the first quarter, 22-8. They went into the locker room with a 16-point lead.
North Rock Creek students Braden Hibler and Callie Haney, second and third from left, compete in the NASP Tournament, held at NRC Jan. 13-14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek students Braden Hibler and Callie Haney, second and third from left, compete in the NASP Tournament, held at NRC Jan. 13-14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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McLoud Archery Wins Tournament, NRC Takes Runner Up

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Picture 48 students - ranging from fifth-graders to seniors - lined up about one foot apart in a gymnasium. They’re all looking over their shoulders in the same direction, and they all have weapons. But no one gets hurt.
The Tecumseh Lady Savages and their coaches and managers pose with their plaque after winning third place at The Mother Road Classic, held at Verdigris on Jan. 5-7. The Lady Savages beat Coweta in overtime, 39-36; lost to Verdigris, 33-40; and won against Will Rogers, 52-49. Photo provided.

The Tecumseh Lady Savages and their coaches and managers pose with their plaque after winning third place at The Mother Road Classic, held at Verdigris on Jan. 5-7. The Lady Savages beat Coweta in overtime, 39-36; lost to Verdigris, 33-40; and won against Will Rogers, 52-49. Photo provided.

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Lady Savages Defeat North Rock Creek 52-49

Danny Chambers
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The 15th ranked Lady Savage basketball team had a busy week and went 3-1 with their lone loss a narrow one to the 6th ranked team in 4A. The Lady Savages had a big win last Tuesday night as they hosted North Rock Creek (NRC).
Bethel's Si Foreman tries for a three-pointer during the game against Mount St. Mary, Jan. 3 at OBU. The Wildcats won 74-64. The Lady Wildcats also won their game against MSM, 66-32. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel's Si Foreman tries for a three-pointer during the game against Mount St. Mary, Jan. 3 at OBU. The Wildcats won 74-64. The Lady Wildcats also won their game against MSM, 66-32. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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BHS Wildcats Win A Couple, Lose A Couple

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Bethel’s Si Foreman tries for a three-pointer during the game against Mount St. Mary, Jan. 3 at OBU. The Wildcats won 74-64. The Lady Wildcats also won their game against MSM, 66-32.

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THS Lady Grapplers Bring Home Hardware

Danny Chambers
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The young Lady Savage Wrestling team is having a very good year as they continue to grow and bring home hardware. Back in December, the Lady Savages went to Wilburton for the Wilburton Lady Digger Classic along with 20 other teams.
Tecumseh’s Jason Baldwin shoots two free throws during the last couple minutes of the home game with North Rock Creek on Jan. 3. The Savages lost, 52-80, and the Lady Savages won their game, 52-49. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh’s Jason Baldwin shoots two free throws during the last couple minutes of the home game with North Rock Creek on Jan. 3. The Savages lost, 52-80, and the Lady Savages won their game, 52-49. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Savages Suffer Tough Losses Through The Week

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Last week was a tough one for the Savage round ballers. After dropping a home game on Tuesday night against North Rock Creek (NRC), Tecumseh went 0-3 at the Verdigris Tournament. Against NRC, the Savages started slow and were never able to make any headway towards a comeback.