The McLoud Redskins crowned Victoria Jackson as homecoming Queen Friday, Sept. 26. Jackon is escorted by Peyton Smith. Photo provided

Tecumseh sophomore Madison Gray tries to protect third base as a Lady Lion slides onto it during the sixth inning of the Sept. 30 home game with Chandler. The Lady Savages won, 3-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pictured right, North Rock Creek’s Ashlyn Bade celebrates with Coach Griffin after she hits a homerun. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

A mural honoring Jim Thorpe was painted by Nicholas Blanchard along the ramp to the bleachers at Jim Thorpe Stadium, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held as part of Shawnee Public Schools Jim Thorpe Night before the home football game on Sept. 27. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh held their Volleyball Senior Night ceremony on Sept. 24. Shown, from left, are Assistant Volleyball Coach Natalie Whiteman, Hannah Stewart, Sierra Lillard, Trinity Rakestraw, Dusti Ozment, Jalee Meyers, Amanda Magill, Hannah Jones, Kaitlyn Elrod, Kayloni Cruz, Makenna Phelps, Annelise Decker, Jessica Rushing, Rylee Williams, and Head Coach Megan Laughlin. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Asher High School Sotball team won Districts on Thursday, Sept. 26. They continue on to Regional’s today (Thursday) at Soper. Photo Provided.

Asher sophomore Hudson Skender makes the catch at first base during the Sept. 26 Class B District game with Lookeba-Sickles. The Indians won that game, 12-0, as well as the game with Mc-Curtain, 18-0. On Sept. 27, the districts continued, and Asher beat Lookeba-Sickles again, 11-0. The Indians will face off with Mill Creek in regional play today (Oct. 3) at 4 pm in Boswell. If they win the second game at 6 pm, they will advance to the State Tournament. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Dale Lady Pirates won the Class 2A Regional Fast-Pitch Tournament on Sept. 25-26. They beat Texhoma/ Goodwell, 12-0; and then, they played Tonkawa three times and won, 8-1, 12-2, and 12-2. Photo provided.