Hilldale’s Mason Pickering – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by York Street Tire
MASON PICKERING Hilldale Hornets The 2025 senior continues to put a sting into the Hornets opponents. Mason Pickering is doing all the dirty work behind the plate at catches with his defensive prowess and with the bat in his hands empowers the Hilldale offensive firepower. During the first 19 games of the year, From the leadoff position, Pickering’s .699 on-base […]
“RIVERHAWK NATION” – Stilwell’s Macie Sawney – NSU RiverHawks Softball – Presented by Northeastern State University
MACIE SAWNEY “There’s one thing that always comes first – Family!” Many have often spoken these words but for Macie Sawney, it’s an everyday thing. “Family is one of the main reasons I chose to come to NSU to play softball,” said the RiverHawks senior centerfielder following a two-year stint at Crowder College. “The relationships with […]
“RIVERHAWK NATION” – Chickasha’s Austin Albright – NSU RiverHawks Baseball – Presented by Northeastern State University
AUSTIN ALBRIGHT When Austin Albright takes his position behind home plate for the Northeastern State University baseball team, the 2025 senior feels right at home. “In my baseball career, I’ve played a variety of positions but I thrive when I’m in the lineup at catcher because of the every pitch involvement,” explained the Chickasha native […]
Fort Gibson’s Maddie Bethel – NSU Outstanding Senior 2025 – Presented by Northeastern State University
A 2021 graduate from Fort Gibson, Maddie Bethel began her college experience at Northeastern State University with a game plan for success. And now the always smiling senior is reaping the benefits of her efforts by being named as one of nine Outstanding Seniors by the NSU Alumni Association. Bethel credits the influence of family for her unique approach of taking every […]
Pierce and Traegan Ballard – “Poteau’s Twin Team Of Success” – Presented by Logan Rea Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance
As graduation day approaches, Poteau seniors Pierce and Traegan Ballard are ready and eager to take the next step in their journey of success they have enjoyed since birth. Academically, Pierce ranks number 1 in this year’s graduating class with a 4.23 GPA while his older sister (but only by a minute) Traegan has earned a 4.09 academic achievement including Superintendent Honor Roll accolades the past four years. “Little […]
Eufaula Ironheads Race to the Finish Line – Presented by Local Nutrition
Can you imagine having a competitive football team when the only place they have to practice everyday is a concrete parking lot? Well, much the same can be said for the Eufaula track program when the decision was made in the 1970’s not to install a track around the new football field that was being built. Boys track coach and football coach Larry Newton Jr. has […]
Webbers Falls’ Bridgette Baer – ICTC Sports Medicine – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
BRIDGETTE BAER Webbers Falls It’s easy to see that Bridgette Baer, a multi-sport athlete at Webbers Falls High School, makes the most of her competitive spirit to achieve winning results. The 2025 senior is a 3-time state qualifier in track in addition to playing fastpitch and slowpitch softball along with basketball. So when given the opportunity […]
“The Cowboy Way” – Bill Muse Jr. – Presented by Connors State College
THE COWBOY WAY “I think this season as a whole may go down in the history books for Connors State.” That’s the way that Connors State Cowboys assistant basketball coach Bill Muse Jr. described what can only be called an unprecedented season for the Cowboys. It started in the summer when Connors knew they would have no returning players and had […]