2025 Hilldale Hornets Football Preview – Presented by York Street Tire
HILLDALE HORNETS Coach: DAVID BLEVINS 7-5 OFFENSE The changing face of high school sports and its relaxed transfer rules are showing up in an unpleasant way for coach David Blevins and the Hilldale Hornets as they prepare to go into the 2025 season. What looked like would be a breakout year for returning talent at […]
Eufaula’s Rayleigh Peterson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Guild Mortgage
“Play your hardest but have fun doing it” might be a slogan for Eufaula senior softball player Rayleigh Peterson. A four-year starter for the Ironheads, Rayleigh will have her last go-round in fast pitch softball this fall as she plans to pursue just academics when she goes to Lamar University next year. Her coach Ryan […]
Eufaula Ironheads – Football Preview – Presented by Local Energy Bar
LARRY NEWTON, JR. 2-8 OFFENSE The Ironheads move to Class 3A forced Eufaula down a road filled with construction in 2024. And now, following graduations losses, head coach Larry Newton, Jr. must rebuild the offensive front that has been so big and strong in prior seasons including Simeon Hill (6-0, 325, Sr.). “We’ll start the […]
Eufaula Lady Ironheads – Softball Preview – Presented by Local Energy Bar
Coach: RYAN GREEN OUTLOOK Ryan Green begins his 10th season at the helm of the Eufaula softball program which has been a perennial playoff team and made it to the state tournament the past two seasons in fast pitch. “Coming off a deep playoff run last season, we’re looking to extend our season as far […]
Checotah Wildcats – Football Preview – Presented by Sooner State Appraisal
Coach: ZAC ROSS 8-5 OFFENSE While it’s true that the Checotah Wildcats will be without standout receiver Elijah Thomas (OU), there are lots of offensive elements back for the Wildcats that helped carry them to the Class 3A state semifinals in 2024. First and foremost is quarterback Cole Rolland (6-2, 200, So.) who, as a […]
2025 Hilldale Lady Hornets Softball Preview- Presented by Economy Pharmacy
HILLDALE SOFTBALL Coach: DARREN RIDDLE OUTLOOK The goal of making the state tournament fell just short last year for the Hilldale Lady Hornet fast pitch team but coach Darren Riddle was upbeat about the season as he prepared for the 2025 season. “We had a good year. We won our district and beat Miami twice, […]
Warner Eagles – Football Preview – Presented by Shearwood Chiropractic Clinic
CADE SHEARWOOD 7-3 OFFENSE The Eagles turnaround 7-win season left a hunger for more in 2025 as Cade Shearwood enters his second season as head coach. “Last year’s rookies are now experienced under the pressure of game situations,” said the Warner coach while noting it’s still a young team this year. “Overall, our group is […]
Warner’s Demariaun Antwine – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shearwood Chiropractic Clinic
After having what his coach called “a massive sophomore season”, Demariaun (Dee) Antwine is set to make his name better known as he enters the 2025 season. The two-way starter had 44 receptions for 700 yards and nine touchdowns as a wide receiver last year and about 50 tackles and a pair of interceptions at […]
Checotah’s Cole Rolland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
Talk about an eye-popping performance from a freshman! Checotah’s Cole Rolland helped lead the Wildcats to the Class 3A semifinals last year by passing for 2682 yards and 32 touchdowns. He also ran for 174 yards and even caught a pass for 13 yards. “The big thing for me coming from middle school to high […]
Warner Lady Eagles – Softball Preview – Presented by Bravado
Coach: MICKEY DUNCAN 22-8 OUTLOOK Things are looking pretty rosy for the Warner Eagles as the 2025 fast pitch season grows closer. After going 22-8 last year and battling against eventual Class 2A state finalist Pocola in regionals, Warner returns everyone from that team plus adding some talented freshmen which makes coach Mickey Duncan pretty […]