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The Tecumseh Lady Savages and their coaches, Perry Wilson and Kayla Rodriguez, pose with their Class 5A District Slowpitch Softball Champion trophy on April 17. They beat Blanchard, 13-2; Crooked Oak, 15-0; and Blanchard, a second time, 10-3. The Lady Savages are scheduled to play in regionals at home today (April 25) at noon and 2:30 pm. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

The Tecumseh Lady Savages and their coaches, Perry Wilson and Kayla Rodriguez, pose with their Class 5A District Slowpitch Softball Champion trophy on April 17. They beat Blanchard, 13-2; Crooked Oak, 15-0; and Blanchard, a second time, 10-3. The Lady Savages are scheduled to play in regionals at home today (April 25) at noon and 2:30 pm. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

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Lady Savages Claim District With Three Straight Wins

Danny Chambers
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Lady Savage Slow Pitch squad claimed a District Championship last Wednesday with three straight wins.After Blanchard runruled Crooked Oak in the opening game of the District Tournament, the Lady Savages sent Crooked Oak home in a 15-0 threeinning run-rule win.
Tecumseh High School celebrated Baseball Senior Night on April 19 before their varsity game. Those recognized were Malachi Boyce, Kaiden Pounds, manager Karsyn MacDonald, Rowdy Kinsey and Bryson Smith. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh High School celebrated Baseball Senior Night on April 19 before their varsity game. Those recognized were Malachi Boyce, Kaiden Pounds, manager Karsyn MacDonald, Rowdy Kinsey and Bryson Smith. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

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Savages Celebrate Senior Night With Win Over Prague

Danny Chambers
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Last week was a winning one for Savage Baseball, with a 3-1 record. Tecumseh opened the week with a come-from-behind win on Monday. After being down 5-0, the Savages came all the way back to take a walk-off 6-5 win in the bottom of the seventh over Cleveland (See the story in last week’s Countywide.
Potawatomi Fire shooting guard Jaylen Mahone aims for the basket in the home game with the Little Rock Lightning on April 19. The Fire won, 125-105, making their record 11-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire shooting guard Jaylen Mahone aims for the basket in the home game with the Little Rock Lightning on April 19. The Fire won, 125-105, making their record 11-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Fire Remains Undefeated As They Cruise Past Little Rock

Chris Cox
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Perfection continued for the Fire on Friday as they beat the Little Rock Lightning 125-105 to move to 11-0. The win was also the Fire’s 29th straight win at home inside FireLake Arena.The Fire came out strong, leading Little Rock 42-23 after the first quarter and then 69-44 at halftime.
Earlsboro teacher Lisa Coomer tries to steal the ball from fire fighter Cal Locke, while off her donkey, during the Donkey Basketball game at Earlsboro High School on April 9. The Town of Earlsboro fund-raiser featured two games: Earlsboro Police and Fire Departments vs. Earlsboro Teachers and the Mize Agency vs. Earlsboro students. They also raised money through a dessert drawing, silent auction and a pre-game dinner.

Earlsboro teacher Lisa Coomer tries to steal the ball from fire fighter Cal Locke, while off her donkey, during the Donkey Basketball game at Earlsboro High School on April 9. The Town of Earlsboro fund-raiser featured two games: Earlsboro Police and Fire Departments vs. Earlsboro Teachers and the Mize Agency vs. Earlsboro students. They also raised money through a dessert drawing, silent auction and a pre-game dinner.

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Caught In Action - Earlsboro Donkey Basketball

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Asher Indians Baseball plowed through Districts, allowing only one run.

Asher Indians Baseball plowed through Districts, allowing only one run.

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Asher Dominates Districts, Outscoring Opponents 63-1

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Asher Indians had an impressive performance in District play last week, winning all three games and outscoring their opponents by a massive margin of 63-1.
The Asher Lady Indians pose with Head Coach Tari Dubler, far right, and Assistant Coach Scott Dubler, far left, as well as their Class B District Slow Pitch Champion trophy on April 17. They beat Paden in a double header, 12-0 and 26-0, to take districts. On April 24, they played in regionals at Caney and lost, 6-10, but they won with Pittsburg, 9-5. Photo provided.

The Asher Lady Indians pose with Head Coach Tari Dubler, far right, and Assistant Coach Scott Dubler, far left, as well as their Class B District Slow Pitch Champion trophy on April 17. They beat Paden in a double header, 12-0 and 26-0, to take districts. On April 24, they played in regionals at Caney and lost, 6-10, but they won with Pittsburg, 9-5. Photo provided.

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Lady Indians Secure District Title with Double Victory

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Asher Lady Indians played two games and won both, securing the District title. In the first game, they held the Paden Lady Pirates scoreless in the top of the first inning and then scored four runs in the bottom of the inning.
Dale’s Catelyn Edwards keeps her eye on the ball during the April 22 home game with Class 6A Mustang. In Class 4A, the Lady Pirates slow pitch team lost, 8-17, making their record 29-6. They played in Regionals on Apr 23 and beat Hinton 11-6 and Coalgate 14-3. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Dale’s Catelyn Edwards keeps her eye on the ball during the April 22 home game with Class 6A Mustang. In Class 4A, the Lady Pirates slow pitch team lost, 8-17, making their record 29-6. They played in Regionals on Apr 23 and beat Hinton 11-6 and Coalgate 14-3. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Dale Pirates & Lady Pirates

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Tecumseh senior Kaiden Pounds winds up for the pitch during the April 4 game with North Rock Creek. The Savages lost, 0-3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Kaiden Pounds winds up for the pitch during the April 4 game with North Rock Creek. The Savages lost, 0-3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Savages Continue To Improve

Danny Chambers
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Tecumseh Savages continue to improve on the diamond and their clutch hitting showed up on Monday night as they hosted Cleveland.The Tigers jumped on top early, scoring four runs in the top of the first inning, and then added a run in the top of the fourth, which appeared to be an insurance run.