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The ORES State basketball championships were held at NRC over Valentine's weekend. Grove girls took the Division 1 Championship as their first tournament win. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

The ORES State basketball championships were held at NRC over Valentine's weekend. Grove girls took the Division 1 Championship as their first tournament win. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

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ORES Champions Division 1 & 3

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
The 1976 Seminole Junior College Belles were honored during halftime of the SSC game on Feb. 16 commemorating their 50th Anniversary National Championship. The coach and seven players from the '76 team were in attendance. Back: Cindy Perkins Stuart, Hettie Davis, Sherri Hudlow, Sherri Salyer Peckham and Dianne Knight Ray. Front: Carole Carter, Coach Dixie Woodall and Belinda Candler Copeland Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

The 1976 Seminole Junior College Belles were honored during halftime of the SSC game on Feb. 16 commemorating their 50th Anniversary National Championship. The coach and seven players from the '76 team were in attendance. Back: Cindy Perkins Stuart, Hettie Davis, Sherri Hudlow, Sherri Salyer Peckham and Dianne Knight Ray. Front: Carole Carter, Coach Dixie Woodall and Belinda Candler Copeland Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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'76 Belles return home

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Seminole State College Belles led 40-27 at halftime over Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa on Monday night, Feb. 16, 2026, before honoring the 50th anniversary of the 1976 national championship team.The ’76 squad finished that year 362, defeating Jackson 83-74 in the 1976 National title game.
Luke Mailloux, Jackson Bottoms and Otavio Volpe, all from Shawnee, pose with medals they won at the Bart Conner Invitational in Norman on Feb. 8. Photo Provided

Luke Mailloux, Jackson Bottoms and Otavio Volpe, all from Shawnee, pose with medals they won at the Bart Conner Invitational in Norman on Feb. 8. Photo Provided

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Local Gymnasts place at Bart Conner Invitational

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Boys Team at Rising Star Gymnastics continued their season at the Bart Conner Invitational in Norman, OK, on Feb. 8. The trio all competed at Level 3, but in different divisions.Jackson Bottoms competed in Division One and placed first on rings, parallel bars, high bar and All-Around.
Seminole State College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rita Story-Schell was honored during the Belles’ home game Monday, Feb. 16, after earning her 450th career win with a Feb. 12 victory over Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. Pictured (left to right): Athletic Director Leslie Sewell, sophomore forward Alona Cooper-Rochovitz, Story-Schell and SSC President Lana Reynolds. Photo Provided

Seminole State College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rita Story-Schell was honored during the Belles’ home game Monday, Feb. 16, after earning her 450th career win with a Feb. 12 victory over Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. Pictured (left to right): Athletic Director Leslie Sewell, sophomore forward Alona Cooper-Rochovitz, Story-Schell and SSC President Lana Reynolds. Photo Provided

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Story-Schell Achieves 450 Wins

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

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THS Thriller

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Tecumseh Savages have been finding success late in the season with a 9-3 record in the last 12 games. But last week started off rough as the Savages went on the road to Oklahoma City to meet 13th ranked Mt. St. Mary (MSM) on Tuesday.
Macomb High School held their Senior Night ceremony on Feb. 10. Eight seniors in basketball and cheer participated with their families and coaches. From left, they are McKenzie Brummett, Cassi Johnson, Shyanne Wano, Trevor Laugherty, Connor Hutchins, Deandre Hendley, Radlee Blaine and Christian Binder. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Macomb High School held their Senior Night ceremony on Feb. 10. Eight seniors in basketball and cheer participated with their families and coaches. From left, they are McKenzie Brummett, Cassi Johnson, Shyanne Wano, Trevor Laugherty, Connor Hutchins, Deandre Hendley, Radlee Blaine and Christian Binder. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Macomb celebrates seniors

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Asher's Pierce Aduddell sinks a trey in the Feb. 13 District home game against the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. The Indians won, 62-38, and advanced to Regionals at Maud on Tues., Feb. 17. The Lady Indians also won their District game that night and would play in Regionals.

Asher's Pierce Aduddell sinks a trey in the Feb. 13 District home game against the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. The Indians won, 62-38, and advanced to Regionals at Maud on Tues., Feb. 17. The Lady Indians also won their District game that night and would play in Regionals.

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Asher advances to district play

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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.