2024-2025 Dale Pirates Basketball – Presented by Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Coach: Jeff Edmonson 23-24 Record: 30-2 OUTLOOK No one can deny the run the Dale Pirates have made winning the Class 2A state championship three years running. Call it the roaring ‘20s for the Pirates in multiple sports. Head coach Jeff Edmonson returns five of his top seven players this season. “In addition to our […]
2024-2025 Shawnee Lady Wolves Basketball – Presented by Amy Price – Shelter Insurance

Coach: Wendi Wells 23-24 Record: 17-10 OUTLOOK Only losing one senior to graduation means coach Wendi Wells and the Lady Wolves return a decent amount of experience this season. Coach Wells said the team added a scoring threat and is ready to take on a tough schedule. “Excited about this group! Lost one senior to […]
2024-2025 McLoud Redskins Basketball – Presented by Magnolia Clinic

Coach: Tim Boyer 23-24 Record: 20-8 OUTLOOK The Redskins are eager to get back on the court thanks to several key players making their return this season. Head coach Tim Boyer said this team is experienced and ready to take the next step. “We are very excited for the upcoming 24-25 basketball season. We return […]
Shawnee Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Magnolia Clinic

Boys Basketball Keldan Meely – Dale Meely is a six-foot-six sophomore forward that is an excellent three-point shooter. He is also a good shot blocker. R.J. Lowe – Holdenville As a freshman, R.J. is a lengthy guard that can get to the rim and finish but also is developing a good jump shot. Phoenix Lopez […]
2024-2025 Tecumseh Lady Savages Basketball – Presented by Natalie Arnett – State Farm

Coach: Eldon Gentry 23-24 Record: 15-11 OUTLOOK Similar to what the boys team is experiencing this season, the Lady Savages are dealing with the loss of several seniors and looking to a handful of underclassmen to help this team make a run this year. Head coach Eldon Gentry likes the prospects on the roster. “Lady […]
2024-2025 Tecumseh Savages Basketball – Presented by Natalie Arnett – State Farm

TECUMSEH SAVAGES Coach: Bryant Edwards 23-24 Record: 10-16 OUTLOOK Every team will experience turnover at the end of each school year. The natural course of things. Teams like the Tecumseh Savages under head coach Bryant Edwards, embrace the opportunity to mentor, coach and work with the underclassmen to bring them up to varsity speed. Something […]
Tecumseh’s Peyton Bays – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Firelake Pizza

Peyton Bays Tecumseh High School Tecumseh High School newcomer Peyton Bays arrived this summer from Dale and immediately started working hard to help the basketball team and to show she is a serious player. Bays started playing basketball when she was only four years old. Now she is combo guard playing shooting and point guard […]
Bethel’s Darius Cheatham – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Firelake Pizza

Bethel’s Darius Cheatham Bethel High School junior Darius Cheatham is known for a couple of things on the basketball court. Bethel head coach Caleb Fulton said Cheatham has “good ball handling skills and very good vision.” He’s also a leader on an off the court for Bethel. Coach Fulton would go on to say that […]