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The Tecumseh Lady Savages Slow Pitch Team pose with their coaches Perry Wilson and Kayla Rodriguez after winning the Class 5A Regional Championship. Playing at home, they beat Purcell, 5-1, and Bethel, 6-3. Tecumseh will play in the State Tournament today (May 8) against McLoud at 10 am. If they win, the semifinals will be at 4 pm, and the finals will be at 7 pm. Photo courtesy of Kenetta Lisenbee

The Tecumseh Lady Savages Slow Pitch Team pose with their coaches Perry Wilson and Kayla Rodriguez after winning the Class 5A Regional Championship. Playing at home, they beat Purcell, 5-1, and Bethel, 6-3. Tecumseh will play in the State Tournament today (May 8) against McLoud at 10 am. If they win, the semifinals will be at 4 pm, and the finals will be at 7 pm. Photo courtesy of Kenetta Lisenbee

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State Showdown Set at Firelake

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The rain just keeps coming. Don’t worry, you haven’t missed the State Tournament. The 6A, 5A, and 4A Slow Pitch State Tournament were postponed due to the imminent rain on Tuesday and will be played today (Thursday) at Firelake.
Shawnee junior Bryce Comstock, on #1 Doubles with junior Benji Cole, serves during the Shawnee NGB (National Governing Body) Tournament on May 3. They were playing against Tecumseh. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee junior Bryce Comstock, on #1 Doubles with junior Benji Cole, serves during the Shawnee NGB (National Governing Body) Tournament on May 3. They were playing against Tecumseh. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee Boys Tennis hosts NGB Tournament

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
On Thursday, May 1, The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars softball team beat Perkins-Tryon (15-0) and Broken Bow (4-3) to become regional champions. The Lady Cougars have also been named Academic State Champions. Photo provided

On Thursday, May 1, The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars softball team beat Perkins-Tryon (15-0) and Broken Bow (4-3) to become regional champions. The Lady Cougars have also been named Academic State Champions. Photo provided

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Lady Cougars named Academic State Champs

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

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SSC Baseball and Softball Teams Begin Postseason Play

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
Seminole State College’s baseball and softball teams are set to compete in their respective NJCAA Division I postseason tournaments this week. For updates, brackets and live stream links, visit sscok.edu.The SSC softball team, ranked No.
Bethel freshman Lilly Ingmire hits a triple during the Class 5A Slow Pitch Regional game on April 28. Playing at Tecumseh, the Lady Wildcats lost to Purcell, 2-3, and to Tecumseh, 3-6. They end their season with a record of 18-5. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel freshman Lilly Ingmire hits a triple during the Class 5A Slow Pitch Regional game on April 28. Playing at Tecumseh, the Lady Wildcats lost to Purcell, 2-3, and to Tecumseh, 3-6. They end their season with a record of 18-5. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Bethel Lady Wildcats end season 18-5

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
Tecumseh High School held their Baseball Senior Night on April 28. Shown, from left, are Caleb Sparks, Lane Steward, Zant Shirey, manager Zariyah Masquas, Zach Walker, Kadyn Prado and Braxton Meier. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh High School held their Baseball Senior Night on April 28. Shown, from left, are Caleb Sparks, Lane Steward, Zant Shirey, manager Zariyah Masquas, Zach Walker, Kadyn Prado and Braxton Meier. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Strong finish, Savages end season in tough Regionals

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Savage baseball showed improvement at the end of the season with a run of 9 of 10 wins to finish the regular season. Tecumseh had to travel to Putnam City on Friday to face some tough competition at Regionals.The Savages faced Bishop McGuinness, and it turned out to be a pitcher’s duel.
OBU Women's Track & Field pose for a team photo after claiming the GAC Championship Title. Photo provided by OBU

OBU Women's Track & Field pose for a team photo after claiming the GAC Championship Title. Photo provided by OBU

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Lady Bison win Track & Field Championship

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Oklahoma Baptist won the Great American Conference Women’s Track & Field Championships for the fourthstraight year as the Bison won five events on Friday. Harding finished second. Oklahoma Baptist’s Valerie Olson claimed the MVP award.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer McKnight

Photo courtesy of Jennifer McKnight

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Entire THS Lady Savages Tennis team qualifies for State

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
All six athletes on the Tecumseh High School Girls Tennis Team qualified for the state competition during regionals, held at Earlywine Tennis Center in OKC on May 5. As a team, they were the runners-up.
Noah Henson, on the Tecumseh #1 Doubles team with Ted Belshe, watches the ball after making his stroke during the Shawnee NGB (National Governing Body) Tournament on May 3. They were playing Shawnee. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Noah Henson, on the Tecumseh #1 Doubles team with Ted Belshe, watches the ball after making his stroke during the Shawnee NGB (National Governing Body) Tournament on May 3. They were playing Shawnee. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Savages compete in NGB Tennis Tournament

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Thursday, May 8, 2025