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North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins goes up for the bucket. The boys won their 3rd tournament of the season beating Broken Bow.

North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins goes up for the bucket. The boys won their 3rd tournament of the season beating Broken Bow.

NRC Basketball

Photos by Gowin Photography

Savages Set For Three Consecutive Home Games

The Tecumseh Savages dropped their scheduled home game last week on Tuesday but were plenty busy as they traveled to the Washington Tournament on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. In the opener on Thursday, the Savages met Broken Bow and came out fast to lead 16-14 after the opening quarter.
Pictured right, Dale senior Dayton Forsythe reached 2,000 career points during the Jan. 2 game at Jones and is the all-time leading scorer for the Pirates. Photo provided.

Pictured right, Dale senior Dayton Forsythe reached 2,000 career points during the Jan. 2 game at Jones and is the all-time leading scorer for the Pirates. Photo provided.

Dayton Forsythe Reaches 2,000 Points, Dale’s All-Time Leading Scorer

After joining the 1,000-Point Club on March 1, 2022 as a sophomore, Dale senior Dayton Forsythe has now doubled that in his high school basketball career. “Dayton reached the 2,000-point milestone on Jan. 2 at Jones,” said Head Boys Basketball Coach Jeff Edmonson via email.
Tecumseh’s Jadyn Wilson guards the ball from a Jones defender during the Jan. 9 home game.

Tecumseh’s Jadyn Wilson guards the ball from a Jones defender during the Jan. 9 home game.

Tecumseh Falls To Jones On Home Court

It was a rough night for the Savages and Lady Savages as they hosted Jones last week on Tuesday night. Both teams struggled and both teams suffered losses on the evening. The Lady Savages were up first as they met Jones, the three time defending 3A State Champions.
Asher’s Alexis Johnston puts up a shot and draws a foul during the Jan. 12 home game with Vanoss. The Lady Indians lost, 17-46. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Asher’s Alexis Johnston puts up a shot and draws a foul during the Jan. 12 home game with Vanoss. The Lady Indians lost, 17-46. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Asher Lady Indians Win Some And Lose Some

Cadence Leba and Payton Leba led the Asher Lady Indians to a big win over the Maud Lady Tigers on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Asher jumped ahead in the first quarter with a 21-8 point lead, but the Lady Tigers answered with 18 points in the second quarter to Asher’s nine.
Bethel’s R.J. Morris shoots for two during the game against NRC on Jan. 12. The Wildcats fell short of the win with a score of 57-68. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel’s R.J. Morris shoots for two during the game against NRC on Jan. 12. The Wildcats fell short of the win with a score of 57-68. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Caught In Action - NRC & Bethel Boys Basketball

Photos by Gowin Photography, Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton and Natasha Dunagan
Bethel High Schools Brooklyn Duff drives to the basket past NRC's Morgan Campbell. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

Bethel High Schools Brooklyn Duff drives to the basket past NRC's Morgan Campbell. Photos courtesy of Gowin Photography

Bethel & North Rock Creek Ladies Battle To The Final Seconds

The Bethel Lady Wildcats scored in double figures every quarter against the Harrah Lady Panthers on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Bethel held Harrah to one point in the first quarter while putting 17 points on the board. The second quarter was closer, with Harrah netting 11 points to the Lady Wildcats 10.
Asher’s Jordyn Litson sinks his jump shot in the first quarter of the Jan. 12 home game with Vanoss. The Indians won, 55-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher’s Jordyn Litson sinks his jump shot in the first quarter of the Jan. 12 home game with Vanoss. The Indians won, 55-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher Indians Add Two More Wins To Their Record

It was a good week for the Asher Indians, as they captured two wins last week. Asher began the week, Tuesday, Jan. 9, with a trip to Maud, where they defeated the Tigers 66-35. Every member of the Asher Indians put points in the books, led by Tristan Reese with 20.
Bethel’s Brady Lower tries to flip Lexington’s Johnathan Minor in the Bethel High School Dual on Jan. 9. The overall final score for the meet was a victory for Bethel, 36-24. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s Brady Lower tries to flip Lexington’s Johnathan Minor in the Bethel High School Dual on Jan. 9. The overall final score for the meet was a victory for Bethel, 36-24. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Wildcats Beat Lexington