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Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
I never personally met the man, but he took time to help me with a minor issue at football games.Several years ago, I went to a luncheon at the Haney Center on the campus of Seminole State College to hear Joe Castiglione, the Athletic Director at the University of Oklahoma.
Stephen Wickerd of Shawnee and Cade Ferguson of Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, team up for the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 10 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center.

Stephen Wickerd of Shawnee and Cade Ferguson of Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, team up for the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 10 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center.

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International Finals Youth Rodeo Wraps Up

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Bison Women's Soccer Schedule Set

Bison Women's Soccer Schedule Set

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Bison Women's Soccer Schedule Set

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
SHAWNEE – Bison women’s soccer head coach Mike White unveiled his 18-match schedule for the fall on Wednesday. Eight of those contests will come at the OBU Soccer Complex.“Our 2025 season is well balanced,” White said. “We have three games against the Lone Star Conference and three against the MIAA.
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Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
There’s a cost of living and dying on wins and losses in today’s sports empire. The world of sports continues to change at a rapid pace and wins or losses will be more expensive in the future. The price will be expressed in dollars and cents, and it may be a bit steep.
Riley Motrych and Vincent Weltzheimer pose with their 10th-Place World Finals High School Fishing plaques.

Riley Motrych and Vincent Weltzheimer pose with their 10th-Place World Finals High School Fishing plaques.

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The 16th Annual SAF World Finals Fishing Tournament

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Riley Motrych graduated from North Rock Creek High School in May, but he had another task to complete as a high school student before moving on to Murray State in Tishomingo this fall. In late June, he headed to Grove, OK to fish Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees.
Josey Milburn of Asher competes in Pole Bending during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the evening of July 7. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Josey Milburn of Asher competes in Pole Bending during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the evening of July 7. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Opening performances kick off 33rd Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – On the evening of July 6, 2025, the tight-knit community of Shawnee welcomed families from 35 states and provinces under the bright Oklahoma skies as the 33rd edition of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) kicked off.
Oklahoma Baptist University senior Rylie Spaulding does a quick fist bump after a successful putt. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University senior Rylie Spaulding does a quick fist bump after a successful putt. Photo provided by OBU

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Four OBU Golfers named WGCA All-American Scholars

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
SHAWNEE – Four Oklahoma Baptist student-athletes – Gimena Errecart, Marta Romero Crespo, Rylie Spaulding and Sam Lehr - were honored as Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars on Monday.OBU’s total of four surpasses the previous two seasons which brought three award-winners.
The Potawatomi Fire Team, along with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett, The Basketball League CEO Evelyn Magley (back to camera) and Lillie Mae Greer (hidden by her daughter), celebrate their Three-Peat by lifting 'The Lillie' TBL 2025 Champion trophy high, amid confetti on June 23 at FireLake Arena. This is the third year in a row they have won this national title, the first in the TBL to do so. Their record for the season is 27-1, and 8-0 for the playoffs.

The Potawatomi Fire Team, along with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett, The Basketball League CEO Evelyn Magley (back to camera) and Lillie Mae Greer (hidden by her daughter), celebrate their Three-Peat by lifting 'The Lillie' TBL 2025 Champion trophy high, amid confetti on June 23 at FireLake Arena. This is the third year in a row they have won this national title, the first in the TBL to do so. Their record for the season is 27-1, and 8-0 for the playoffs.

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Potawatomi Fire win TBL Championship, Again

Chris Cox Potawatomi Fire
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK – The Potawatomi Fire are TBL Champions once again!The Fire clinched their third consecutive title on Monday night, beating the Capital Seahawks 105-91. The Fire are now TBL’s only three-time champ and have won all three titles in back-to-back fashion.
Members of the Potawatomi Fire team pose in front of Epic Snocones at the corner of Beard and Dunbar during the Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Shown, from left, are K.T. Boucham, Jachai Simmons, Jaylen Mahone, Chuck Guy, and Jay Hedgeman. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Members of the Potawatomi Fire team pose in front of Epic Snocones at the corner of Beard and Dunbar during the Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Shown, from left, are K.T. Boucham, Jachai Simmons, Jaylen Mahone, Chuck Guy, and Jay Hedgeman. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Epic Snocones Hosts Potawatomi Fire

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Thursday, June 26, 2025