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Bethel football travels for a tough loss

Bethel went on the road last Friday night, almost to Arkansas and came out on the short end of a tough battle.The score was 0-0 at the end of the first quarter, but the Wildcats got on the board first with a 7-yard touchdown by Ezra Powis. The 2-point conversion was good, and Bethel led 8-0.
Tecumseh junior Sylis Grayson recovers after making a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Oct. 16 home game against Tuttle. The Savages lost 6-70. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh junior Sylis Grayson recovers after making a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Oct. 16 home game against Tuttle. The Savages lost 6-70. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

THS falls hard to Tuttle

It was a tough night on the gridiron for the Savages as they welcomed Tuttle to Tecumseh last Friday, but the visitors weren’t very kind guests on the scoreboard.Tecumseh took the opening kickoff, and after a penalty, the Savages punted to the Tigers.
Sorting the 2025 SEC

Sorting the 2025 SEC

Sorting the 2025 SEC

Rating the SEC, October 21, 2025: 1. Texas A & M 4-0, 7-0 2. Alabama 4-0, 6-1 3. Georgia 4-1, 6-1 4. Mississippi 3-1, 6-1 5. Louisiana State 2-1, 5-1 6. Texas 2-1, 5-2 7. Oklahoma 2-1, 6-1 8. Vanderbilt, 2-1, 6-1 9. Tennessee 3-1, 5-2 10. Missouri 2-0, 6-1 11. Auburn 0-4, 3-4 12.
Lillian Noble celebrates an OBU win. Photo Provided

Lillian Noble celebrates an OBU win. Photo Provided

OBU Volleyball improves to 15-6

By Chloe Randall SHAWNEE — Oklahoma Baptist continued conference play in dominant fashion, sweeping Arkansas–Monticello (25–16, 25–16, 25–23) inside the Noble Complex. The win improved the Bison to 15–6 overall and 7–2 in Great American Conference play.
NRC homecoming queen and king, Elektra Coughran and CJ Stephens are surrounded by their court. Photo Courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC homecoming queen and king, Elektra Coughran and CJ Stephens are surrounded by their court. Photo Courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC homecoming queen and king

Bethel senior Gavin Lynch catches the punt and takes off during the Military Night home game against Kingston on Oct. 10. The Wildcats lost, 44-73, giving them a record of 5-1. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel senior Gavin Lynch catches the punt and takes off during the Military Night home game against Kingston on Oct. 10. The Wildcats lost, 44-73, giving them a record of 5-1. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Wildcats end win streak

Bethel hosted Kingston last week, and it turned out to be an all offense, all the time in the game as the Wildcats dropped their first game of the season.
A young girl delivers artwork to two Shawnee High School Pom Squad members, including Michale' Young, during the Oct. 10 Pink Out home game. Also shown are Madison Davis and Rayna Watson. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

A young girl delivers artwork to two Shawnee High School Pom Squad members, including Michale' Young, during the Oct. 10 Pink Out home game. Also shown are Madison Davis and Rayna Watson. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Coweta remains undefeated after win at SHS

Rylee Unruh gets the ball over the net. Photo Provided

Rylee Unruh gets the ball over the net. Photo Provided

Lady Bison Volleyball shows grit

Oklahoma Baptist dropped a hard-fought four-set match to Harding on Friday, falling 23-25, 26-24, 17-25, 18-25 inside Rhodes-Reaves Field House.
OBU's Bryson Cornelious deflects the ball just shy of the end zone. Photo Provided

OBU's Bryson Cornelious deflects the ball just shy of the end zone. Photo Provided

OBU Football snags a win

Oklahoma Baptist rallied late to edge Arkansas– Monticello 17–14 on Saturday at Crain Family Stadium, using a fourth-quarter surge to snap a two-game skid.Trailing 14–7 entering the final period, the Bison (2-4) leaned on a balanced ground attack and a clutch defensive stand to secure the comeback.