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McLoud junior Kaitlyn Valdez concentrates on her foul shot during Bethel’s First United Tournament game against Perkins-Tryon, Dec. 12. The Lady Redskins won that game, 57-32; ended Eufaula on Dec. 13, 42-28; and beat Blanchard on Dec. 14, 33-24, to become tournament champions. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud junior Kaitlyn Valdez concentrates on her foul shot during Bethel’s First United Tournament game against Perkins-Tryon, Dec. 12. The Lady Redskins won that game, 57-32; ended Eufaula on Dec. 13, 42-28; and beat Blanchard on Dec. 14, 33-24, to become tournament champions. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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McLoud Lady Redskins Place 1st, Redskins Place 3rd in First United Tourney

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Bethel’s Garren Sheppard shoots for two in action Thursday, Dec. 12 at Bethel’s First United Bank Tournament. The Wildcats lost to Blanchard 28-61, and Tecumseh 71-52. The team rebounded Saturday with a hard-fought 49-46 win over Perkins-Tryon. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Bethel’s Garren Sheppard shoots for two in action Thursday, Dec. 12 at Bethel’s First United Bank Tournament. The Wildcats lost to Blanchard 28-61, and Tecumseh 71-52. The team rebounded Saturday with a hard-fought 49-46 win over Perkins-Tryon. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Bethel Beats Perkins-Tryon

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Tecumseh’s Jekhi Owens takes it to the hoop in the first quarter of the Bethel First United Tournament Consolation Championship with Sallisaw on Dec. 14. The Savages lost to Pauls Valley, 60-62; beat Bethel, 71-52; and fell to Sallisaw, 60-79. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh’s Jekhi Owens takes it to the hoop in the first quarter of the Bethel First United Tournament Consolation Championship with Sallisaw on Dec. 14. The Savages lost to Pauls Valley, 60-62; beat Bethel, 71-52; and fell to Sallisaw, 60-79. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Savages Finish Week With A Win Over the Bethel Wildcats

Danny Chambers
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Tecumseh Boys Basketball found a bumpy road last week against tough teams, with 60 points not being enough in three games.The Savages went 1-3 with all three losses, ending with Savages scoring 60 in each loss.
Dale held their academic letter jacket ceremony on Dec. 3 before their home basketball games. The jackets are earned by those making a 4.0 GPA or more, and they were paid for by BancFirst. Shown, from left, are Trayden Chambers, Scarlett Barnell, Teague Muncy, Kinsley Hill, Poppy Robinson, Eryn Woolridge, Macy Herman, Ava Bell, Ava’s father and BancFirst President Casey Bell, Levi Kelly and Jack Rooker. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale held their academic letter jacket ceremony on Dec. 3 before their home basketball games. The jackets are earned by those making a 4.0 GPA or more, and they were paid for by BancFirst. Shown, from left, are Trayden Chambers, Scarlett Barnell, Teague Muncy, Kinsley Hill, Poppy Robinson, Eryn Woolridge, Macy Herman, Ava Bell, Ava’s father and BancFirst President Casey Bell, Levi Kelly and Jack Rooker. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Top Dale Students Receive Academic Letter Jackets

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
McLoud’s Wyatt Hewer and Bethel’s Zac Griffith compete in the 150 weight class during the Dec. 3 Bethel dual. McLoud won the season-opening event, 57-16. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud’s Wyatt Hewer and Bethel’s Zac Griffith compete in the 150 weight class during the Dec. 3 Bethel dual. McLoud won the season-opening event, 57-16. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Bethel vs McLoud Wrestling Dual

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Shawnee Wolves Win 52-49

Shawnee Wolves Win 52-49

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Shawnee Wolves Win 52-49

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Pictured right, SHSl junior, Aidon Siqueiros fights for the ball in the home-opener against Collinsville on Dec. 3.Pictured right, SHS senior, Daytain Patton scores two.
Lady Wolves Win 48-34

Lady Wolves Win 48-34

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Lady Wolves Win 48-34

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
SHS sophmore, Chrishelle Milum shoots for two in the home-opener against Collinsville on Dec. 3.
Glen Simpson coaches the new OBU Bison Esports program. OBU’s Smash Bros. team earned second place in the Great American Conference. Photo provided by OBU

Glen Simpson coaches the new OBU Bison Esports program. OBU’s Smash Bros. team earned second place in the Great American Conference. Photo provided by OBU

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OBUs Bison Esports Off To A Strong Start

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Bison Esports is off to a successful start as their Smash Bros. team earned second place in the Great American Conference.“We are looking to carry that momentum into our games next semester,” said Glen Simpson, OBU Bison Esports coach.
In the 138 weight class, Tecumseh’s Tyler Bryant, top, tries to flip his Little Axe opponent during the Dec. 3 home dual. Little Axe won the season opener, 51-30., but the Savages beat Bethel on Dec. 5, 53-21. The Lady Savage wrestlers will face Harrah today (Dec. 12) at the Alumni Center, beginning with junior high girls and boys at 6 pm. Then, on Dec. 17 at the Alumni Center, the Savages and Lady Savages will square off against Chandler. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

In the 138 weight class, Tecumseh’s Tyler Bryant, top, tries to flip his Little Axe opponent during the Dec. 3 home dual. Little Axe won the season opener, 51-30., but the Savages beat Bethel on Dec. 5, 53-21. The Lady Savage wrestlers will face Harrah today (Dec. 12) at the Alumni Center, beginning with junior high girls and boys at 6 pm. Then, on Dec. 17 at the Alumni Center, the Savages and Lady Savages will square off against Chandler. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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THS Grapplers Hit The Mats

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Thursday, December 12, 2024