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Bethel graduate and wide receiver John Gordon blocks a player on the West Team during the All-State Football game on July 29 at OBU’s Crain Family Stadium. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel graduate and wide receiver John Gordon blocks a player on the West Team during the All-State Football game on July 29 at OBU’s Crain Family Stadium. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Sends Two Graduates to All-State Football Game

Bethel High School sent two 2022 graduates to join the All-State Football East Team, which played on July 29 at the OBU Crain Family Stadium.
Luna, a Great Pyrenees and Bethel's town dog, gets a pat from a child during her "farewell tour" at Bethel High School on June 30. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

Luna, a Great Pyrenees and Bethel's town dog, gets a pat from a child during her "farewell tour" at Bethel High School on June 30. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

Bethel Says Goodbye To The Town Dog, Luna

The Bethel community gathered to say goodbye to Luna, the town’s beloved Great Pyrenees, on Friday, June 30 at her farewell tour at Bethel High School. Community members old and young gathered in the high school parking lot on Friday morning celebrating Luna’s life.
Matthew Sharp bats and Roger Brooks catches, both of Bethel, as Bethel Coach Lincoln Dearing, second from left, clocks bat exit velocity with a pocket rader, and Tecumseh Coach Easton Marrs, third from left, clocks pitching velocity during the First Annual Pottawatomie County Prospect Camp, held at Bethel on June 27. Also shown, from left, are Andrea Brooks, who helped with camp registration; Cody Painter, of Oklahoma Baptist University; and James Martin, of Seminole State College.

Matthew Sharp bats and Roger Brooks catches, both of Bethel, as Bethel Coach Lincoln Dearing, second from left, clocks bat exit velocity with a pocket rader, and Tecumseh Coach Easton Marrs, third from left, clocks pitching velocity during the First Annual Pottawatomie County Prospect Camp, held at Bethel on June 27. Also shown, from left, are Andrea Brooks, who helped with camp registration; Cody Painter, of Oklahoma Baptist University; and James Martin, of Seminole State College.

BHS Baseball hosts first College Prospect Camp

Bethel baseball hosted the first annual Pottawatomie County Prospect Camp on Monday, June 27 at the High School Baseball Field. The camp was designed for baseball players interested in playing at the collegiate level. Position players and pitchers attended the camp.
John Gordon joins the 20-Catch Club with 65 catches, presented by Head Football Coach Joey Ginn.

John Gordon joins the 20-Catch Club with 65 catches, presented by Head Football Coach Joey Ginn.

Michael Parsons receives Brandon Burlsworth award

The annual Bethel High School Football Banquet, sponsored by the BHS Quarterback Club, was held on May 23, wrapping up the 2021 football season with several awards. One honor that stands out is the Brandon Burlsworth Award, which is named after a University of Arkansas student.
Bronc Robbins steals home with a slide.

Bronc Robbins steals home with a slide.

Bethel Wildcats Win Districts

Bethel junior Bronc Robbins slides as he steals home during the sixth inning of the second Class 3A District home game with Kellyville on April 28.
Bethel @ Tecumseh Girls Golf Tournament

Bethel @ Tecumseh Girls Golf Tournament

Caught In Action

Bethel Baseball and Golf Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan Bethel’s Dally Trussell swings at a ball that has flown past and hit the Purcell catcher in the helmet during the home game on April 18. The Bethel Wildcats won, 6-5.
Asher Indians Baseball

Asher Indians Baseball

Caught In Action

Pitcher Trey Litson, #15, winds up for a throw during Asher’s second of two matches versus Moss on March 12. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson Asher’s #6, freshman Kelby Folwer, slides to safety on third base as Moss’ player leaps for the ball, during the second of two same day games against Moss.