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OBU Launches Bison Esports With A Grand Opening On Oct. 8

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University has entered the dynamic world of esports by launching its new program in the fall 2024 semester.On Oct. 8, OBU will host a dedication and grand opening of the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena at 3:30 p.m. in the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center.
Earlsboro senior Natalie Peters hits a single during the second inning of the home game against Depew on Sept. 17. The Lady Wildcats lost, 3-9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Earlsboro senior Natalie Peters hits a single during the second inning of the home game against Depew on Sept. 17. The Lady Wildcats lost, 3-9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Earlsboro Lady Wildcats Take on Depew

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Tecumseh senior Katie Overstreet poses with Braxton Meier after she was crowned Queen during the Tecumseh High School Fall Homecoming ceremony before the football game with McLoud on Sept. 20. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Katie Overstreet poses with Braxton Meier after she was crowned Queen during the Tecumseh High School Fall Homecoming ceremony before the football game with McLoud on Sept. 20. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Savages Overcome Early Deficit to Defeat McLoud

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 26, 2024
It was by far not the best way to start a game against a cross county rival on Homecoming. But the Savage gridiron squad found the very best way to end the game last Friday night against McLoud.
Bethel High School 2024 Fall Homecoming Queen Presley McClintock poses after being crowned by Austin Melson during the ceremony on Sept. 20. Bethel played Little Axe after homecoming, and won 58-14. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

Bethel High School 2024 Fall Homecoming Queen Presley McClintock poses after being crowned by Austin Melson during the ceremony on Sept. 20. Bethel played Little Axe after homecoming, and won 58-14. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

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BHS Crowns McClintock Queen

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 26, 2024
On Friday, Sept. 20, Bethel High School celebrated Homecoming in style, with Presley McClintock crowned as the 2024 Football Homecoming Queen and the Wildcats delivering a powerful 58-14 triumph against the Little Axe Indians.
Tecumseh sophomore Embrie Smith aims for home in the sixth inning of the Sept. 19 home game with McLoud. The Lady Savages won, 5-3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh sophomore Embrie Smith aims for home in the sixth inning of the Sept. 19 home game with McLoud. The Lady Savages won, 5-3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Lady Savages Respond To Loss With A Four-Game Win Streak

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 26, 2024
After a loss last Monday that ended a six game win streak, Lady Savage Fast Pitch bounced back with a four game winning streak to end the week.On Tuesday, Tecumseh hosted Cushing and started with four runs in the bottom of the first and then added two more in the second to lead 6-0.
North Rock Creek celebrate Coach Gary Higgins being one of the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony was held during the annual OCA Coaches Clinic and All State week in July. Pictured from left are NRC Athletic Director Evan Smith; Higgins; wife, Sherry; Ezra, Sophia, Jessica and Eric Slaughter; and, NRC Superintendent Blake Moody. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

North Rock Creek celebrate Coach Gary Higgins being one of the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony was held during the annual OCA Coaches Clinic and All State week in July. Pictured from left are NRC Athletic Director Evan Smith; Higgins; wife, Sherry; Ezra, Sophia, Jessica and Eric Slaughter; and, NRC Superintendent Blake Moody. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

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Coach Gary Higgins Celebrated

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Colleen Williams, 12, of Dale, poses with her prize money and medals after breaking a world powerlifting record of a combined 742 pounds at the United States Powerlifting Federation competition in Denver, CO on Aug. 25. Photo provided.

Colleen Williams, 12, of Dale, poses with her prize money and medals after breaking a world powerlifting record of a combined 742 pounds at the United States Powerlifting Federation competition in Denver, CO on Aug. 25. Photo provided.

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Dale Middle-Schooler Breaks Powerlifting World Records

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 19, 2024
At just 12 years old, Dale sixth-grader Colleen Williams has set the bar and passed it a few times. That is, she has set the weightlifting bar and broken several records.Williams trains in powerlifting four days a week at Crain’s Muscle World Ltd.
Tecumseh High School held their Fast-Pitch Softball Senior Night on Sept. 10. Those honored included Jessi Hull, Kynlee Donaghey, Vivian Hayes, Zariyah Masquas, Alyssa Norton, Aleigha McCullough and Katie Overstreet. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh High School held their Fast-Pitch Softball Senior Night on Sept. 10. Those honored included Jessi Hull, Kynlee Donaghey, Vivian Hayes, Zariyah Masquas, Alyssa Norton, Aleigha McCullough and Katie Overstreet. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Lady Savages Extend Streak to Six with Dominant 3-0 Week

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Last week was a rather light week for the Lady Savages Fast Pitch team as Tecumseh went 3-0 to extend their winning streak to six on the way to an 18-3 record. In the three games, the Lady Savages outscored their opponents 30-5.