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Landon Kidney takes action shots from one corner of the court at the Potawatomi Fire's first home game on March 19.

Landon Kidney takes action shots from one corner of the court at the Potawatomi Fire's first home game on March 19.

Local Teen Enjoys Job As Fire Team Photographer

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 2, 2022
For Landon Kidney, it has been a short road from amateur photographer to professional photographer and from shooting high school sports to professional sports.
CORRECTION: Four senior athletes from Tecumseh High School achieved All-State status this school year and were recognized during the THS Athletic Awards on May 16. They are Hayden McClure, in track; Brennon Carter, in football; Emily Bingham and Lauren Taylor, both in softball. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

CORRECTION: Four senior athletes from Tecumseh High School achieved All-State status this school year and were recognized during the THS Athletic Awards on May 16. They are Hayden McClure, in track; Brennon Carter, in football; Emily Bingham and Lauren Taylor, both in softball. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

THS Moves Into Summer Sports

Danny Chambers
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Summer vacation has begun for Tecumseh High School, but most sports keeps going through the summer with the exception for OSSAA designated dead times. Football season doesn’t begin until September but the preparation for games has already begun.
Karla Rodd presents the OK MVP to Darianna Littlepage-Bugg.

Karla Rodd presents the OK MVP to Darianna Littlepage-Bugg.

Oklahoma Sweeps Texas In All-Star Games

Ryan Ackerman and Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The 56th edition of the Faith 7 Basketball Bowl was played last Saturday at the Noble Complex at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. The Faith 7 Bowl is a cherished tradition in the Shawnee community.
Education MVP Kristi Lauck, Medical MVP Sandy Jones

Education MVP Kristi Lauck, Medical MVP Sandy Jones

Fire Wins Last Regular Season Home Game

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Education MVP Kristi Lauck, far left, and Medical MVP Sandy Jones, third from left, are recognized during halftime of the Potawatomi Fire final home game of the regular season on May 29 at FireLake Arena.
Bethel junior Bronc Robbins tags a runner just as he touches first base during the Class 3A State Baseball Tournament at Choctaw High School on May 12. Bethel lost against Keys (Parkhill), 8-16, after five straight wins in the Districts and Regionals. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel junior Bronc Robbins tags a runner just as he touches first base during the Class 3A State Baseball Tournament at Choctaw High School on May 12. Bethel lost against Keys (Parkhill), 8-16, after five straight wins in the Districts and Regionals. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

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BHS Makes Postseason Run For First Time In Years

Ryan Ackerman
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Bethel Wildcats baseball team just wrapped up their most successful season in years after losing in the first round of the Class 3A State Tournament to the Keys Cougars. The Wildcats posted an 18-8 record on the year and a 9-3 record in district play after a 7-21 season in 2021.
SSC Softball Competes In National Tournament

SSC Softball Competes In National Tournament

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SSC Softball Competes In National Tournament, Shawnee Tennis Competes at State

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Seminole State College Trojan softball team is in Yuma, Arizona for the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex. The College hosted a sendoff for the team late Friday night as they departed for the tournament. The games will be played from May 24 to May 28.
Four athletes from Tecumseh High School achieved All-State status this school year and were recognized during the THS Athletic Awards on May 16. They are Hayden McClure, in track; Brennon Carter, in football; Emily Bingham and Lauren Taylor, both in softball. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Four athletes from Tecumseh High School achieved All-State status this school year and were recognized during the THS Athletic Awards on May 16. They are Hayden McClure, in track; Brennon Carter, in football; Emily Bingham and Lauren Taylor, both in softball. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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THS All-Sports Awards Honors Tecumseh Athletes

Natasha Dunagan and Danny Chambers
Thursday, May 19, 2022
You can tell it’s the end of the high school sports year when Tecumseh High School holds the Tecumseh High School Sports Awards to honor the athletes who have put in the time and effort to help the Savages obtain success on the field.
Potawatomi Fire vs. Enid Outlaws

Potawatomi Fire vs. Enid Outlaws

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Potawatomi Fire Caught In Action

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan Potawatomi Fire Guard Deverell Biggs aims for the bucket during the home game against the Enid Outlaws on May 14. Potawatomi Fire Guard/Forward Zach Shepard goes in for a basket and draws a foul during the home game against the Enid Outlaws on May 14.
Lady Cougars Take State

Lady Cougars Take State

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Lady Cougars Take State

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Slow-Pitch Softball Team, with Head Coach Chance Griffin, far left, and Assistant Coach Mike Cox, pose with the Class 5A State Championship trophy and poster following their win against Perkins-Tryon at the USA Softball Hall of Fame on May 9. They won 15-0.
Tecumseh senior Lauren Taylor taps helmets with her teammates after she hit a home run in the third inning of the Class 5A State Tournament Quarterfinal game against Stilwell, held at the USA Softball Hall of Fame on May 9. The Lady Savages slow-pitch softball team won, 14-8, but they fell in the Semifinals, 1-5, to Perkins-Tryon that same day. They end their season with a record of 29-8. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Lauren Taylor taps helmets with her teammates after she hit a home run in the third inning of the Class 5A State Tournament Quarterfinal game against Stilwell, held at the USA Softball Hall of Fame on May 9. The Lady Savages slow-pitch softball team won, 14-8, but they fell in the Semifinals, 1-5, to Perkins-Tryon that same day. They end their season with a record of 29-8. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Lady Savages Finish Season With A 29-8 Record

Danny Chambers and Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Tecumseh Lady Savage Slow Pitch squad is accustomed to finishing their season in the State Tournament and that trend continued this year. The Lady Savages finished yet another stellar season with a record of 29-8 and finished just one game away from the State Championship game.