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SSC to host seven-time Olympic Medalist Shannon Miller

SSC to host seven-time Olympic Medalist Shannon Miller

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SSC to host seven-time Olympic Medalist Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Seminole State College’s Native American-Serving Non-tribal Institutions (NASNTI) program will host seven-time Olympic medalist, ovarian cancer survivor and health advocate Shannon Miller at 11 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 10, in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium on the SSC campus.The event is free and...
Shawnee's Clarissa Lena hits a double and hops onto second base during the second inning of the Aug. 20 home game against McAlester. The Lady Wolves won, 13-2, and have a record of 4-2 so far. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee's Clarissa Lena hits a double and hops onto second base during the second inning of the Aug. 20 home game against McAlester. The Lady Wolves won, 13-2, and have a record of 4-2 so far. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee Lady Wolves maul McAlester, 13-2

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Asher sophomore Amaya McFerran holds onto the base after stealing third, as her Carney counterpart comes up empty for the catch in the first inning of the Aug. 20 home game. McFerran stole home shortly after this. The Lady Indians won 12-2, and have a record of 5-1 so far. They are hosting a fast pitch tournament today (Aug. 27) through Saturday.

Asher sophomore Amaya McFerran holds onto the base after stealing third, as her Carney counterpart comes up empty for the catch in the first inning of the Aug. 20 home game. McFerran stole home shortly after this. The Lady Indians won 12-2, and have a record of 5-1 so far. They are hosting a fast pitch tournament today (Aug. 27) through Saturday.

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Asher Lady Indians conquer Carney, 12-2

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Izzy O'Daniel put down a bunt as NRC softball played Mannford on Aug. 17. The Lady Cougars came up short losing, 3-6. They traveled to Bristow on Aug. 18, winning 13-0.

Izzy O'Daniel put down a bunt as NRC softball played Mannford on Aug. 17. The Lady Cougars came up short losing, 3-6. They traveled to Bristow on Aug. 18, winning 13-0.

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NRC in Action

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography
Dale senior Braylon White dives safely home as an RBI in the second inning of the Aug. 13 home game against Amber-Pocasset during the Dale Baseball Tournament. The Pirates won this game, 13-1; lost against Fort Cobb-Broxton on Aug. 14, 9-11; and bounced back for a win against Preston on Aug. 15, 8-6. Also, Dale had a ribbon-cutting for their newly turfed baseball field on Aug. 13. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dale senior Braylon White dives safely home as an RBI in the second inning of the Aug. 13 home game against Amber-Pocasset during the Dale Baseball Tournament. The Pirates won this game, 13-1; lost against Fort Cobb-Broxton on Aug. 14, 9-11; and bounced back for a win against Preston on Aug. 15, 8-6. Also, Dale had a ribbon-cutting for their newly turfed baseball field on Aug. 13. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Dale Baseball Tournament: Pirates win two, lose one

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Tough week for THS softball

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Lady Savages found a tough row to hoe in the opening week of fast pitch diamond and came out with one win and four losses.Tecumseh opened last Tuesday on the road to Prague, and the game was tied, 3-3, after three innings, but the Lady Savages couldn’t cross the plate the rest of the way.
The Shawnee High School Football Team and Cheerleaders pose for a group photo during the "Meet the Player Night and Media Day" at Jim Thorpe Stadium on Aug. 15. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Shawnee High School Football Team and Cheerleaders pose for a group photo during the "Meet the Player Night and Media Day" at Jim Thorpe Stadium on Aug. 15. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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SHS Wolves host "Meet the Player Night and Media Day"

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Shawnee High School Football Team and Cheerleaders pose for a group photo during the "Meet the Player Night and Media Day" at Jim Thorpe Stadium on Aug. 15. When asked about the team's strengths, Head Coach Jason Madonna said, "Our strength currently is our offensive skill players.
NRC held their cougar kickoff event on Aug. 14 to show off this years' Cougars: the band, cheer, pom and football teams. NRC's Pom Squad took the field during the Cougar Kick-off event. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC held their cougar kickoff event on Aug. 14 to show off this years' Cougars: the band, cheer, pom and football teams. NRC's Pom Squad took the field during the Cougar Kick-off event. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

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NRC hosts Cougar Kick-off

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Bethel senior and FFA member Weston LaPlante represented the OTSA Shooting Park Club in El Reno, OK, during the ATA Southwestern Zone Shoot, held in Colorado Springs, CO, July 10-12. See full caption below. Photo provided

Bethel senior and FFA member Weston LaPlante represented the OTSA Shooting Park Club in El Reno, OK, during the ATA Southwestern Zone Shoot, held in Colorado Springs, CO, July 10-12. See full caption below. Photo provided

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Bethel Sr. at SW Zone Shoot

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Bethel senior and FFA member Weston LaPlante represented the OTSA Shooting Park Club in El Reno, OK, during the ATA Southwestern Zone Shoot, held in Colorado Springs, CO, July 10-12.