Heavener’s Kason Free- Baseball Spotlight
HEAVENER’S KASON FREE By Buck Ringgold One source of pride for Heavener baseball player Kason Free as a freshman was he had a higher batting average. “All in all, I did well,” Free said. “I was happy to improve my batting average from the year prior.” Now, as he gets set for his sophomore season […]
Heavener’s Joseph Velazquez – Soccer Spotlight
HEAVENER’S JOSEPH VELAZQUEZ By Buck Ringgold Joseph Velazquez was glad to be able to step onto the field for Heavener’s varsity soccer team as a freshman. However, he had to deal with injury issues which hampered his season. Needless to say, going into his sophomore season with the Wolves, Velazquez is more than determined to […]
Cameron’s Tristin Hagen – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by CK Print & Sporting Goods
CAMERON’S TRISTIN HAGEN By Buck Ringgold Tristin Hagen realizes being a baseball player at Cameron is more than just stepping across the white lines into the field of play. He literally does his part in getting the field ready for action, among the other things he does around the school. “I try to help my […]
Cameron’s Caston Fox – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by CDF and Associates, LLC
CAMERON’S CASTON FOX By Buck Ringgold Some may say hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in any sport. Caston Fox is one of those who truly believes in that adage. The Cameron High School junior relishes the challenge of swinging away. “It’s proven to be the hardest thing to do in all […]
Cameron’s Jaxon Adcock – Baseball Spotlight
CAMERON’S JAXON ADCOCK By Buck Ringgold Without a doubt, Jaxon Adcock is getting enthusiastic over the upcoming Cameron spring baseball season. The junior is seeking to carry over his success from the Yellowjackets’ fall season, as well as the previous spring, in which they made the state tournament on both occasions. “I’m excited for the […]
2026 Poteau Lady Pirates – Slow Pitch Softball Preview – Presented by Dowden-Roberts Funeral and Cremation Center
POTEAU LADY PIRATES Coach: Ryan Dill OUTLOOK “This is the first season back for Poteau slow pitch since not playing for several years now,” said head coach Ryan Dill. “Most of our fast pitch players will come back out in the spring and play slow pitch as we return it. The girls are excited to […]
Poteau’s Moriah Painter – Softball Spotlight
POTEAU’S MORIAH PAINTER…SHINING LIGHT By Michael Bray Core values are the building stones for who a person eventually will become in the future. Poteau’s Moriah Painter has hers. “I think what makes me is my faith, values and heart for others,” the freshman Lady Pirate said. “I think what drives me to play softball knowing […]
Poteau’s Kira Reineman – Softball Spotlight
Kira Reineman’s approach to her freshman season at Poteau High School can be summed up in one mindset: “My main goals are to be consistent at the plate and be someone my teammates can rely on in big moments.” From the start, Reineman has focused on both performance and presence, adding, “I also want to […]
Poteau’s Braelieh Isbell – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Allstate Termite and Pest Solutions
Improvement is the standard Braelieh Isbell sets for herself as she begins her high school career with the Poteau softball program. “To keep improving every game and practice,” Isbell said when asked about her personal goals this season, a mindset that has guided her approach early in her freshman year. That growth-oriented mentality fits well […]
Poteau’s Juan Galvan – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Bob and Brothers Construction, LLC
“My personal goals this season is to take at least ten shots per game and to score one goal each game.” That aggressive mindset sets the tone for how sophomore Juan Galvan approaches every soccer match in a Poteau uniform, with confidence and clear expectations for himself as an attacking player. “The team morale has […]