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Texas captures first-ever National Title behind Scott’s slam and Kavan’s Dominance
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June 12, 2025
Texas captures first-ever National Title behind Scott’s slam and Kavan’s Dominance
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

History was made in Oklahoma City as the Texas Longhorns clinched their first-ever national championship in women’s softball and they did it in unforgettable fashion. With two of the greatest to ever wear burnt orange leading the way, slugger Mia Scott and ace Teagan Kavan, the Longhorns powered their way to a 10-4 win over Texas Tech in Game Three of the Women’s College World Series finals at Devon Park.

Scott, who hit an eye-popping .600 at the WCWS, crushed a grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning to give Texas a commanding 10-0 lead. It was her fifth career home run in WCWS play, the most ever by a Longhorn.

That blast was all Texas needed. And with Kavan in the circle, it was more than enough.

Kavan, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the WCWS, didn’t allow a single earned run across 31.2 innings, setting a WCWS record. The freshman phenom improved to 5-0 all-time against Texas Tech’s star pitcher NiJaree Canady, including a perfect 3-0 this season. Not even Texas legends Cat Osterman or Blair Luna could claim what Kavan just did: pitch Texas to a national title.

The win was especially sweet considering Texas entered the tournament 0-7 all-time against Oklahoma in OKC. This year, they have a perfect 4-0 run against powerhouse opponents.

Canady, who had carried Tech on her shoulders through the WCWS, started Game Three but was pulled after just one inning. The Longhorns had cracked the code after facing her in a 2-1 Game One win and a close 4-3 Game Two loss.

Mia Scott showed up for the postgame press conference before bolting with a smile just as it started. Her bat had already done all the talking.

This title run was more than a breakthrough, it was a statement. The Longhorns are no longer chasing history. They just made it.

Lefties making things right
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Lefties making things right
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
August 14, 2025
If today’s paper looks a little backward, that’s the point. We’re flipping things around in honor of International Left-Handers Day, a moment for all the lefties out there to enjoy the upper hand. Eve...
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Left is Right
August 14, 2025
If this week’s backward paper seems to be coming out of left field, you’re probably right. In honor of International Left-Handers Day being celebrated worldwide, this week, this edition of The McIntos...
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National Night Out event puts on a show
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National Night Out event puts on a show
August 14, 2025
The public met first responders at the annual National Night Out event, held Tuesday, Aug. 5 in downtown Eufaula. There were police, firefighters, sheriff ’s deputies, department of wildlife officers;...
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FAIC receives significant grant for new gear
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FAIC receives significant grant for new gear
August 14, 2025
FAIC was recently awarded a grant for 15 sets of structure gear, 15 sets of dual certi wildland/extrication gear, helmets, nomex hoods, boots (structure and wildland) and gloves for a total of $82,485...
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Wildcat Welcome kicks off school year
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Wildcat Welcome kicks off school year
August 14, 2025
Wildcat Welcome kicked off Checotah Schools new school year on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Ogle Field. It is completely planned and organized by Checotah’s 21st CCLC After School programs. The entire track and...
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Testing yourself for left-handedness
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Testing yourself for left-handedness
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We all, of course, know in which hand we hold a pen, but how far does this bias extend throughout your body? Are you left-eared? Lefteyed? Here is a simple test you can apply to yourself. 1. Imagine t...
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McIntosh County Free Fair Friday/Saturday
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August 14, 2025
The annual McIntosh County Free Fair, hosted by the OSU Extension Center, will be held Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16 at the county fairgrounds in Eufaula. Exhibits will be on display Friday fr...
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Being a ‘Leftie’
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Being a ‘Leftie’
August 14, 2025
Overall 40 percent of us are left-eared, 30 percent are left-eyed and 20 percent are left-footed, but only 10 percent of us are left-handed. I have the privilege of being all of these, so I’m an extre...
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