Sports

Bethel Powerlifters did well at regionals. Photo provided

Bethel Powerlifters did well at regionals. Photo provided

BHS Powerlifters Collect Hardware In Run For State

Bethel Girls & Boys Powerlifting Split up this week. The Girls competed inside the Choctaw Casino in Durant in the Oklahoma Girls Powerlifting Association State Meet, and the Boys took on the Southeast Regionals.

Wolves Face Challenges On And Off The Tennis Court

On March 8, the Shawnee Wolves traveled to Ada to compete in the Ada I Tournament. However, the weather had other plans as rain intervened, halting the play after completing the first round, reported Shawnee Boys Tennis Coach Dacia Jordan.
North Rock Creek’s Blain Robinson third in the 198 class during Regionals last week. NRC had 6 lifters qualify for State, which will be held Friday at El Reno. The team finished second overall in large schools. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek’s Blain Robinson third in the 198 class during Regionals last week. NRC had 6 lifters qualify for State, which will be held Friday at El Reno. The team finished second overall in large schools. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC Lifters Finish Second

Tecumseh senior Malachi Boyce watches the ball before running to first during the home game with Chandler on March 7. The Savages lost, 6-11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Malachi Boyce watches the ball before running to first during the home game with Chandler on March 7. The Savages lost, 6-11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Things Are Looking Up For The Young Savage Baseballers

Tecumseh Baseball is underway, and things are looking up for the young Savages. After having a shortage of players last year, the Savages are stocked up with eager players. Catch a ballgame, and you’ll see continuing progress with the squad.The Savages played Mt. St.
David King jumps for two on Mar. 8 in the Semifinals at the State Fair Arena. North Rock Creek took the loss 38-74 and Douglass went on to win the 4A Championship title. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

David King jumps for two on Mar. 8 in the Semifinals at the State Fair Arena. North Rock Creek took the loss 38-74 and Douglass went on to win the 4A Championship title. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

NRC Ends A Stellar Season In 4A State Semifinals

The North Rock Creek Cougars finished a fantastic year in the class 4A State Semifinals last Friday night against the eventual State Champions.
Senior Karsen Griggs fights for the basket in the 2A State Tournament on March 9th. As defending Champs, Dale beat out Okemah and Howe before falling to Merritt in a 23-25 nail biter. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Senior Karsen Griggs fights for the basket in the 2A State Tournament on March 9th. As defending Champs, Dale beat out Okemah and Howe before falling to Merritt in a 23-25 nail biter. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Lady Pirates Finish A Great Season, 2A State Runner-Up

It was a low-scoring title game, but wow, it didn’t lack any excitement late in the game as the Dale Lady Pirates faced the Merritt Oilerettes at the Big House.
Bethel Junior Josie Megehee celebrates with Senior Brooklyn Duff as they walk off with a win in the Area Championship last Saturday. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Junior Josie Megehee celebrates with Senior Brooklyn Duff as they walk off with a win in the Area Championship last Saturday. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Lady Wildcats Claw Their Way To State

The Bethel Lady Wildcats conquered a tough hill and made it to the State Tournament!In the first round of the Regionals, Bethel suffered a 67-56 loss to Millwood, which pushed them into the consolation bracket.
Archery students from McLoud Middle School and High School and other schools line up to shoot at 3D targets during the 2024 Oklahoma State NASP®/IBO 3D Challenge, held at McLoud on March 2. There were 26 schools and 413 students in fourth grade through senior competing that day. This is the second time for McLoud to host a 3D archery tournament. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Archery students from McLoud Middle School and High School and other schools line up to shoot at 3D targets during the 2024 Oklahoma State NASP®/IBO 3D Challenge, held at McLoud on March 2. There were 26 schools and 413 students in fourth grade through senior competing that day. This is the second time for McLoud to host a 3D archery tournament. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud Hosts State 3D Tournament, Places Second As Team

On Sat., March 2, McLoud High School was the destination for 26 school archery teams, including 413 archers in fourth through 12th grade.
The Shawnee Lady Wolves Tennis Team started the season at Carl Albert on March 1. Shown, from left, are Emma Hitt, Izzy Johnson, Alexsys Robertson, Bella Koepke, Emelia Bronson, Daisy Meeks and Lexy Canaday. Photo provided.

The Shawnee Lady Wolves Tennis Team started the season at Carl Albert on March 1. Shown, from left, are Emma Hitt, Izzy Johnson, Alexsys Robertson, Bella Koepke, Emelia Bronson, Daisy Meeks and Lexy Canaday. Photo provided.

Young Lady Wolves Tennis Team Shows Determination

“The Shawnee Lady Wolves commenced their 2024 season yesterday (March 1) at the Carl Albert Tournament held at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center,” reported Shawnee High School Head Girls Tennis Coach John Stobbe.

Four County Teams Make It To State

Class 2A Area Games played Feb. 29-Mar. 2 Dale Girls 46 vs Calera 22 Dale Boys 69 vs Hobart 33Class 3A Area Games played Feb. 29-Mar. 2 Round 1 - Bethel Girls 60 vs Sequoyah 57 Round 2 - Bethel Girls 79 vs Millwood 74 Round 3 - Bethel Girls 45 vs Holdenville 36 Class 4A Area Games played Feb.