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Lady Savages Hit the Diamond With Sights On State

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

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

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.“A thousand points wasn’t ever my goal,” said Billingsley in...

North Canadian River Valley All-Conference Team

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.
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.
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.After narrowly defeating Perkins-Tryon on Thursday night by a score of 50-44, the Cougars faced the highpowered Douglass Trojans, the defending State Champs...
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.