Sallisaw’s Trinity Mings – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Ampco Electric Inc

Some athletes talk about goals in terms of points scored or games won, but for Sallisaw junior cheerleader Trinity Mings, her goals come down to execution, leadership, and growth. “My personal goals this season are to consistently hit every skill in our competition routine with confidence,” she said. “I am also working hard to level […]
Sallisaw’s Jackson Harris – Football Spotlight – Presented by Ampco Electric Inc

The roar of a hard-earned overtime win still stands out for Sallisaw’s Jackson Harris. “Beating Grove in OT last year,” he said, recalling it as his favorite memory in a Black Diamonds uniform. That moment fueled his hunger for even more success in his senior season. Harris knows what it takes to raise the bar, […]
Stigler’s Payton Mecom -Softball Spotlight – Presented by Dunn Country Ford

For Stigler senior Payton Mecom, leadership is more than just a role—it’s a responsibility she’s embraced. “My personal goal is to be a good leader and just lead my young team by example,” she said. With a strong season at the plate, batting .391 with 27 hits, including two home runs, five doubles, and two […]
Stigler’s Latch Smith – Football Spotlight – Presented by Dunn Ford Country

For Latch Smith, some of the best memories on the football field go back to when he was just a freshman. “Freshman year, I had a game-winning sack to win the first round of the playoffs and get our school’s first ever win against a private school which was Holland Hall,” he recalled. Now a […]
Gore’s Antonio Parker – Football Spotlight – Presented by DTC Barns and Buildings LLC

Gore senior lineman Antonio Parker had what you might say was an accidental introduction to football. “We had moved here when I was in the third grade and the little league team didn’t have enough players to make a team, so they reached out to my mom and I ended playing and that’s how I […]
Vian’s Masyn Wright – Football Spotlight – Presented by DTC Barns and Buildings LLC

If Oklahoma high school football had a Heisman Trophy award, Vian senior Masyn Wright would certainly be in the running. The VYPE TOP 100 performer has rushed for over 4000 yards in his career as a Wolverine including 2145 yards last year, tops in the state, while accounting for 36 touchdowns as Vian went to […]
“The Vian Way” – Presented by Vian Family Dental Clinic

VIAN CHEERLEADERS COMPETE AT STATE With the “spirit of the Wolverines” as a motivating force, Vian cheerleaders advanced to the OSSAA competitive cheer championships and claimed fifth place honors against the 12 team field. The 26-member group consists of 11 seniors including Rebel Buttery, Ali Cornelius, Jorryn Feezell, Scarlett Fields, Kiah Richardson, Halli Russell, Tressa […]
Vian’s Halli Russell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Triad Eye Institute

Some athletes are remembered for their stats, while others are remembered for the example they set. For Vian senior Halli Russell, she hopes it’s both. “My goal was to be a team leader and help develop our team,” Russell said. “I think we have come a long way. Our team has improved on both defense […]