2025 Hulbert Riders – Basketball Preview – Presented by Tahlequah Family Vision

HULBERT RIDERS COACH: Hayden Hackworth Record: 10–14 OUTLOOK The Hulbert Riders enter the new season hungry to take a step forward under fifth-year head coach Hayden Hackworth, who continues shaping a culture built on toughness, work ethic, and player development. While the Riders return limited varsity experience, they feature a Top 100 senior, a rising […]
2025 Hulbert Lady Riders – Basketball Preview – Presented by Tahlequah Family Vision

HULBERT LADY RIDERS COACH: Joseph McClure Record: 16-10 OUTLOOK Coming off a 16–10 season, the Hulbert Lady Riders enter the new year with momentum, experience, and a roster packed with proven contributors. Head coach Joseph McClure, now in his sixth year leading the program, is confident in what his team can accomplish thanks to a […]
2025 Tahlequah Tigers – Basketball Preview – Presented by Local Bank

TAHLEQUAH BASKETBALL After building a reputation as a team that makes deep playoff runs, the Lady Tigers of Tahlequah stumbled a bit last year as they went 8-14. But with four starters from that team returning this year, coach David Qualls is optimistic that things will turn back in a positive direction in 2025. “I […]
2025 Keys Cougars – Basketball Preview – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center

KEYS COUGARS Depth and experience are two of the key factors fueling excitement for the Keys Lady Cougars for the upcoming basketball season. After going 22-8 last year and making a visit to the state tournament, Keys returns six of the top seven players from that team. Leading the way are sisters Payton (5-7, Jr) […]
2025 Stilwell Lady Indians – Basketball Preview – Presented by B & B Backhoe and Dozer Service

STILWELL LADY INDIANS Coach: Matt Lea Last Year: 6-20 The Lady Indians finished last year on a 50-50 rate of success following the Christmas break that for coach Matt Lea’s squad included winning a game in the regional tournament. Last year’s rookies are now this season’s veterans giving the Stilwell coach ample cause for optimism […]
2025 Stillwell Indians – Basketball Preview – Presented by B & B Backhoe and Dozer Service

STILWELL INDIANS Coach: Michael George Last Year: 21-7 There’s no excuses coming out of the Indians preseason camp at head coach Michael George enters his 11th year at the school. Despite graduations losses, George believes the impact of VYPE Top 100 nominee Brayton Carter (6-3, Jr.,) who averaged 17 points while grabbing 7-plus rebounds will […]
2025 Webber Falls Lady Warriors – Basketball Preview – Presented by RSM Farm Supply

WEBBERS FALLS LADY WARRIORS COACH: Staci Simeroth Record: 13–11 OUTLOOK Entering her first season at the helm, head coach Staci Simeroth brings energy and confidence to a Webbers Falls squad she believes will make noise early. With a deep roster and a strong core of experienced seniors and promising underclassmen, Simeroth is optimistic about what […]
2025 Webber Falls Warriors – Basketball Preview – Presented by RSM Farm Supply

WEBBERS FALLS WARRIORS COACH: Jim Glover Record: 8–14 OUTLOOK The Webbers Falls Warriors return to the court this season with a young but seasoned roster, and head coach Jim Glover believes that continuity and experience will pay off in a big way. With four returning starters and a core that has grown together, the Warriors […]
2025 Porter High School- Basketball Preview – Presented by BancFirst

There’s good news and bad news for the Porter Lady Pirates as they get ready to start the 2025-26 basketball season. The good news is that they have four starters returning from a team that was 18-10 last year and made it to the area tournament. The bad news is that the Pirates will be […]
2025 Haskell Haymakers Basketball Preview – Presented by BancFirst

HASKELL BASKETBALL Who will take charge for the Haskell Lady Haymakers in 2025? That will be the question that coach Michael W. Jones will be seeking to answer as the new season is set to start. “We lost a good percentage of our scoring from last year but we’re optimistic about our chances this year […]