Potawatomi Fire Forward Jay Hedgeman goes to the hoop and is fouled in the third quarter of the May 14 home game against the Enid Outlaws. Hedgeman made 22 points and 11 rebounds for his second double-double this season. See full cutline below.

Seminole State College baseball is headed to nationals after two wins Thurs- day afternoon in the NJ - CAA South Central District Tournament. The Trojans defeated St. Charles Com - munity College of Missouri in back-to-back games (11-5 and 19-5) to secure a berth in the JUCO World Series. The tournament was held at the Brian Crawford Me morial Sports Complex in Seminole. The World Series will be held from May 2329, 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Three-sport senior athlete Cadence Leba received the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year at the Tecumseh High School Athletic Awards on May 18. Jekhi Owens won the Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year.

Carter Schollenbarger signed with Austin College in Sherman, TX, to play tennis. Photos provided by SPS

Macomb High School Principal Steve Martin presents an academic scholarship award from East Central University to graduate Jasson Harris-Green during Macomb's Graduation on May 9. Harris-Green was the Salutatorian this year, but Martin spoke about his accomplishments in his place, as Harris-Green chose not to speak. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Seminole State College Trojan softball team won the NJCAA South Central District title last weekend and earned a trip to the JUCO World Series national tournament. The Trojans defeated NEO in the championship game 3-2 at the CPN FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee on Saturday. The national tournament will begin on May 25, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama. Photo Provided

Tecumseh senior Abbi Jordan gets a hit during the Class 5A Slow Pitch Quarterfinal game against Elgin, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Savages lost, 5-15, and end their season with a record of 28-13.

Asher freshman Karley King reaches for the catch at third base during the second inning of the Class B Slow Pitch State Championship game against Leedey, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 6. The Lady Indians won the quarterfinals with Big Pasture, 4-3, and the semifinals against Lookeba-Sickles, 5-0, before falling to Leedey, 10-12. They end their season as the state runner-up, with a record of 28-9.

Bethel sophomore Lilly Ingmire prepares to hit a home run in the Class 5A State Quarterfinal game against Lone Grove, held at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Wildcats lost, 1-11, and end their season with a record of 24-7. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun