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Pictured left, Bethel sophomore Josie Megehee, far left, and senior Hannah Davidson, far right, fight to take control of the ball from a Silo player in the Class 3A Area game, played at Jenks on March 3. The Lady Wildcats won, 60-54, and will compete in the State Tournament today (March 9), 4:30 pm at the State Fairgrounds Arena. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Pictured left, Bethel sophomore Josie Megehee, far left, and senior Hannah Davidson, far right, fight to take control of the ball from a Silo player in the Class 3A Area game, played at Jenks on March 3. The Lady Wildcats won, 60-54, and will compete in the State Tournament today (March 9), 4:30 pm at the State Fairgrounds Arena. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel Lady Wildcats Win Area, Tip Off At State Today

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 9, 2023
It was a tough game, but the Lady Wildcats brought home the Area Championship Friday, Mar. 3. Bethel took a 15-5 lead in the first quarter, but Silo was not giving in without a fight.
Bethel junior Bray Bussell tries for a basket in the last few seconds of the Jones game and draws the foul on Feb. 13. The Wildcats won by one point, 56-55. On Feb. 17, they beat Okmulgee to win Districts, 65-63. Today (Feb. 23) they will play at Prague in Regionals at 7:30. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel junior Bray Bussell tries for a basket in the last few seconds of the Jones game and draws the foul on Feb. 13. The Wildcats won by one point, 56-55. On Feb. 17, they beat Okmulgee to win Districts, 65-63. Today (Feb. 23) they will play at Prague in Regionals at 7:30. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel High School Sweeps Districts

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Bethel Lady Wildcats had plenty to celebrate Friday, Feb. 17, as they cruised to a 62-24 District Championship against the Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs.Lady Wildcat sophomore Josie Megehee led the charge with 23 points and joined the 1,000-point club in the process.
Tecumseh junior Jase Edwards aims for the bucket in the last 30 seconds of the fourth quarter during the Class 4A District game against Crossings Christian on Feb. 17. The Savages lost 67-84. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh junior Jase Edwards aims for the bucket in the last 30 seconds of the fourth quarter during the Class 4A District game against Crossings Christian on Feb. 17. The Savages lost 67-84. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Savages Come Up Short In Title Game

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Tecumseh’s round ballers fought hard last Friday night in the District title game as they hosted a Crossings Christian team with a record of 18-2 but came up short in the end and dropped to the Consolation Regional Bracket beginning today (Thursday).
Tecumseh junior Jadyn Wilson tries for three points during the third quarter of the home game with Harrah on Feb. 10. The Lady Savages won, 55-44, and the Savages also won that night, 71-51. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh junior Jadyn Wilson tries for three points during the third quarter of the home game with Harrah on Feb. 10. The Lady Savages won, 55-44, and the Savages also won that night, 71-51. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Savages Headed To Playoffs

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The 16th ranked Tecumseh Lady Savages are 18-5 on the season and are headed to the playoffs with a three-game win streak and winners of 11 of their last 13. The T-Town Ladies will begin the playoffs by hosting Districts tomorrow (Friday) as they face Crossings Christian (10-10).
After stealing the ball, Tecumseh senior Brady Overstreet makes two points in the last minute- and-a-half of the homecoming game against Bethel on Feb. 3. One minute later, his teammate Jace Edwards made anothe r basket. The Savages lost, 61- 70. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

After stealing the ball, Tecumseh senior Brady Overstreet makes two points in the last minute- and-a-half of the homecoming game against Bethel on Feb. 3. One minute later, his teammate Jace Edwards made anothe r basket. The Savages lost, 61- 70. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Turnovers Plagued Savages

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Basketball Homecoming is a big deal on a high school campus and sometimes can lead to lethargy on the floor for the home team. Homecoming, and having to play the early game of the night, could have been problematic early for Savages last Friday night as Tecumseh hosted Bethel on the big night.
Bethel’s Parker Stevenson makes her way toward the basket before eventually making a three-pointer in the second quarter of the game at Tecumseh on Feb. 3. The Lady Savages lost, 42-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s Parker Stevenson makes her way toward the basket before eventually making a three-pointer in the second quarter of the game at Tecumseh on Feb. 3. The Lady Savages lost, 42-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Savages Lose The Homecoming Game To Bethel

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Last Friday night was a big night in Tecumseh with a queen being crowned and a big game between a couple of cross county rivals. The Savage Homecoming went off without a hitch, and the basketball was exciting the rest of the night.
Asher’s Cadence Leba aims before making two points, as Macomb’s Aubree Akens guards, during the Asher home game on Jan. 28. The Asher Lady Indians won, 47-15. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher’s Cadence Leba aims before making two points, as Macomb’s Aubree Akens guards, during the Asher home game on Jan. 28. The Asher Lady Indians won, 47-15. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught In Action

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
The Shawnee Lady Wolves, with their coaches and managers, pose after winning third place in the Lowe’s/Sehorn Yamaha Shawnee Invitational on Jan. 21. Daley Rice, fourth from right in back row, received All-Tournament. The tournament was held Jan. 19-21, and they won against McAlester, 56-48, lost with Jenks, 28-56, then beat Mustang, 28-25.

The Shawnee Lady Wolves, with their coaches and managers, pose after winning third place in the Lowe’s/Sehorn Yamaha Shawnee Invitational on Jan. 21. Daley Rice, fourth from right in back row, received All-Tournament. The tournament was held Jan. 19-21, and they won against McAlester, 56-48, lost with Jenks, 28-56, then beat Mustang, 28-25.

Shawnee Hosts Invitational Tournament

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Shawnee Hosts Invitational Tournament