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Bethel senior Ava Gascon achieved her 1,000th point at the Jan. 21 game. Shown here, on Feb. 10, Coach Tara Satterfield presents a game ball and Athletic Director Jennifer Lynch holds a banner for Gascon. Photo Provided

Bethel senior Ava Gascon achieved her 1,000th point at the Jan. 21 game. Shown here, on Feb. 10, Coach Tara Satterfield presents a game ball and Athletic Director Jennifer Lynch holds a banner for Gascon. Photo Provided

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Bethel senior achieves 1,000 points, overcomes mental obstacles

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, February 19, 2026
On Jan. 21, the Bethel Lady Wildcats were playing Perry in the Cashion Tournament when Ava Gascon sank her 1,000th high school career point.They went on to win the game by an overwhelming 71-26, but they took a moment to celebrate Gascon’s milestone.
Bethel's Stohri Rhynalds bench presses during the Chandler Powerlifting Meet, held on Feb. 10 and 11. Rhynalds placed first in her weight division. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett, Lincoln County News

Bethel's Stohri Rhynalds bench presses during the Chandler Powerlifting Meet, held on Feb. 10 and 11. Rhynalds placed first in her weight division. Photo courtesy of Brian Blansett, Lincoln County News

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Bethel powerlifters compete in Chandler

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Bethel Powerlifters headed to Chandler February 10th and 11th to battle a tough field of lifters. Our Bethel Powerlifters put on a good showing with four high school girls and six junior high girls ending the day with medals, as well as one high school boy and eight junior high boys earning medals.
Shawnee senior Daley Rice takes it upcourt during the second quarter of the Feb. 13 Senior Night District home game against Booker T. Washington. The Lady Wolves lost 36-54, and later, the Wolves lost their game 57-85. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee senior Daley Rice takes it upcourt during the second quarter of the Feb. 13 Senior Night District home game against Booker T. Washington. The Lady Wolves lost 36-54, and later, the Wolves lost their game 57-85. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee High School celebrates seniors in sports

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Maud sophomore Trenton Marshall aims for the basket and draws a foul during the Feb. 5 home game against Wayne.

Maud sophomore Trenton Marshall aims for the basket and draws a foul during the Feb. 5 home game against Wayne.

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Maud hosts Wayne

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Bethel High School held their Basketball Homecoming ceremony before the Lady Wildcats game on Feb. 6. They crowned senior Layla Menhusen as Queen, and she is escorted by fellow senior Luke Quinter.

Bethel High School held their Basketball Homecoming ceremony before the Lady Wildcats game on Feb. 6. They crowned senior Layla Menhusen as Queen, and she is escorted by fellow senior Luke Quinter.

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Bethel hosts Tecumseh for homecoming

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Playoffs to come

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Lady Wildcats went to Jones last week, and the game turned out to be a barn-burner, as Bethel came home with the win.The difference in the game was the first half for Bethel with a 13-7 lead in the first quarter then doubling up Jones in the second quarter 8-4.
SSC to Honor'76 National Championship Belles Team

SSC to Honor'76 National Championship Belles Team

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SSC to Honor '76 National Championship Belles Team

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Seminole State College will recognize members of its 1976 national championship women’s basketball team — the Belles, who delivered the school’s first national team title — during an on-court ceremony at the team’s home game Monday, Feb. 16.
NRC's boys basketball team traveled to the Washington Tournament on Feb. 9. The finals were scheduled for Jan. 22nd, but was postponed due to snow storms. They took on Broken Bow, beating them 65-54. NRC won the tournament for the fourth year in a row. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC's boys basketball team traveled to the Washington Tournament on Feb. 9. The finals were scheduled for Jan. 22nd, but was postponed due to snow storms. They took on Broken Bow, beating them 65-54. NRC won the tournament for the fourth year in a row. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

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NRC finishes Washington Tourn. as 4-year Champs

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Tecumseh senior Creed Wright jumps for the basket and is fouled during the Feb. 3 home game against McLoud. The Savages won 70-64 in overtime. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh senior Creed Wright jumps for the basket and is fouled during the Feb. 3 home game against McLoud. The Savages won 70-64 in overtime. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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THS basketball season closes soon

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Savage basketball team has been on a roll since returning from Christmas break with a 9-4 record. Tecumseh has won four straight and seven of the last nine games. They picked up a couple of tough wins last week against county rivals.