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Payton Epperly makes her way around the bases after hitting a grand slam against Harding Charter on March 12. The Lady Wildcats walked away with a run rule 15-1 and then offered up some players to their opponet for the JV game that followed. Countywide & Sun /Julie Talton

Payton Epperly makes her way around the bases after hitting a grand slam against Harding Charter on March 12. The Lady Wildcats walked away with a run rule 15-1 and then offered up some players to their opponet for the JV game that followed. Countywide & Sun /Julie Talton

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Lady Wildcats Add Four Wins To The Books

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Bethel Lady Wildcats Softball team opened their season with four big wins.On Monday, Mar. 11, Bethel took the lead and never looked back in a 10-0 rout over Seminole.Josie Megehee led the Lady Wildcats, going 2-for-4 with four RBIs. Kinley Anthony went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.
Bethel's RJ Morris gets a two base hit against Kellyville. Bethel won this home matchup 5-3 on Mar. 12 after beating them on away the day before 14-3. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel's RJ Morris gets a two base hit against Kellyville. Bethel won this home matchup 5-3 on Mar. 12 after beating them on away the day before 14-3. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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It’s A 3-0 Week For Bethel Baseball

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
It was a good week for Bethel baseball as they put three wins in the books.Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 11 and 12, Bethel played Kellyville in an away game and then at home, winning both games 14-3 and 5-3, respectively.
OBU adds ESports, a team-based video game competition played in a highly organized and competitive environment involving players/athletes who wear uniforms, receive instruction from coaches and are supported by fans, to its programs. Photo provided by OBU

OBU adds ESports, a team-based video game competition played in a highly organized and competitive environment involving players/athletes who wear uniforms, receive instruction from coaches and are supported by fans, to its programs. Photo provided by OBU

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OBU Announces Launch Of Esports Program In Fall 2024

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University is embracing the fast-growing world of esports as it announces plans to launch an esports program in the fall 2024 semester.

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Tecumseh Savages Claim A Walk-Off Win At Home

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The up and coming Savage hard ballers picked up their second win of the season this past Monday with a walk-off win at home over Glenpool.The Savages got a quick jump over Glenpool with a 5-0 win after the first inning. Tecumseh added one more in the second and seemed to be cruising 6-0.
Potawatomi Fire point guard Deshawn Munson tries for a one-handed slam dunk in the fourth quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on March 15. The Fire won, 148-125. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire point guard Deshawn Munson tries for a one-handed slam dunk in the fourth quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on March 15. The Fire won, 148-125. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Potawatomi Fire Win Against Sky Kings

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Brooklyn Duff fights her way down the court in the season-ending game against No. 1-ranked Washington of the 3A State Quarterfinals at the State Fair Arena on March 5. Bethel suffered a heartbreaking loss, 54-27, as both teams emptied their benches. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Brooklyn Duff fights her way down the court in the season-ending game against No. 1-ranked Washington of the 3A State Quarterfinals at the State Fair Arena on March 5. Bethel suffered a heartbreaking loss, 54-27, as both teams emptied their benches. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Lady Wildcats End Season in State Quarterfinals

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Dale senior Dayton Forsythe goes up for a shot but is blocked by a Pocola player during the Class 2A State Tournament Finals, held at the State Fair Arena on March 9. Teammate Jett Higdon got the rebound. The Pirates are State Champs for the third year in a row. They beat Warner, 87-50; Hennessey, 67-44; and Pocola, 63-38, and they end the season with a record of 30-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale senior Dayton Forsythe goes up for a shot but is blocked by a Pocola player during the Class 2A State Tournament Finals, held at the State Fair Arena on March 9. Teammate Jett Higdon got the rebound. The Pirates are State Champs for the third year in a row. They beat Warner, 87-50; Hennessey, 67-44; and Pocola, 63-38, and they end the season with a record of 30-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Dale Pirates Win Back-to-Back-to-Back State Title

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
“ It’s an exciting time! It’s not everyone that gets a chance to 3-peat, and I’m blessed to be a part of it,” Dale Head Coach Jeff Edmonson said about his Pirates taking their third straight gold basketball.

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Lady Savages Hit the Diamond With Sights On State

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Lady Savages are off and running for the 2024 season. Having finished in last year’s State semifinals, Tecumseh has their sights on another State Tournament.Tecumseh traveled to Cushing last week and came home with a 6-3 win to open the season.
Earlsboro senior Danney Billingsley poses with Coach Chad Rochelle and the game ball after joining the 1,000-Point Club at New Lima on Nov. 14. Photo provided

Earlsboro senior Danney Billingsley poses with Coach Chad Rochelle and the game ball after joining the 1,000-Point Club at New Lima on Nov. 14. Photo provided

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Earlsboro Senior Joins 1,000 Point Club, Recovers From Injury

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Danney Billingsley has had highs and lows in his senior year at Earlsboro High School.Many would say the high point came during the third game of the basketball season, when he scored his 1,000th career point on Nov. 14, playing New Lima.

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North Canadian River Valley All-Conference Team

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Multiple players in Pottawatomie County are award winners from the North Canadian River Valley Conference.From Bethel are Josie Megehee, Ava Gascon, and Lexi Tucker. Brooklyn Duff and Bailey Tucker received honorable mention. Megeehe also received MVP.