Warner High School’s Colt Thompson – Athlete Spotlight
COLT THOMPSON-WARNER Warner freshman Colt Thompson is a throwback to the days when a high school athlete played almost every sport available. You know, senior letterman, got all the girls and was Mr. Popular. Nowadays you seldom find athletes who play more than two or maybe three sports. The difference with Colt Thompson is that […]
Stilwell High School’s Chase Benham – Baseball Spotlight
Stilwell High School’s Chase Benham Stilwell High School junior Chase Benham brings a steady mix of competitiveness, humility and heart to the baseball diamond. An 11th grader who splits time between pitcher, third base and the outfield, Benham prides himself on staying locked in every pitch. “The most difficult part is staying mentally focused in […]
Morris High School’s Elias Smith – Track and Field Spotlight
For Morris High School’s Elias Smith, the track and field season is more than just a competition—it’s the latest chapter in a journey that began years ago. A natural athlete and dedicated competitor, Smith has been honing his skills in the shot put and discus since the fourth grade, steadily growing into one of Morris’s most […]
Sequoyah Tahlequah’s Hudson Hendricks – Athlete Spotlight
Sequoyah Tahlequah’s Hudson Hendricks Sequoyah Tahlequah junior Hudson Hendricks has grown up around two sports that could not look more different on the surface: the quiet precision of golf and the constant contact of football. Yet he has found a mindset that works in both, one built on persistence, confidence and a deep belief in […]
Tahlequah High School’s Synjin Sampson – Baseball Spotlight
Tahlequah High School’s Synjin Sampson Tahlequah junior catcher Synjin Sampson has learned that some of the most important work happens when nobody is paying attention. Whether it is long days in the cage or grinding through late-week practices, he believes doing things the right way when no one is watching is what separates good players […]
Tahlequah High School’s Zoey Farris – Soccer Spotlight
Tahlequah High School’s Zoey Farris Tahlequah freshman midfielder Zoey Farris is already playing with the poise of a veteran, blending technical skill with a mentality shaped by more than a decade in the sport. Farris, a freshman for the Lady Tigers, has been on the pitch since she was 3 years old and estimates she […]
Tahlequah High School’s Kylie Fisher – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Nix Auto Group
Tahlequah High School’s Kylie Fisher While most high school freshmen are still finding their footing, Tahlequah High School’s Kylie Fisher is already making waves on the golf course with a maturity and skill level that belies her age. Fisher’s impressive resume includes a career-low round of 67 — under par — at Broken Arrow Golf […]
Wagoner High School’s Collin Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Grover GMC
WAGONER AOM-COLLIN MOORE Despite getting a late start on the wrestling season this year, Wagoner sophomore Collin Moore qualified for the state wrestling tournament for the second straight year. “He had a difficult start to the season coming off a shoulder injury suffered during football and didn’t really get to wrestle until January,” said his […]
Porum High School’s Shaun Robinson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Cross
Porum High School’s Shaun Robinson Porum High School’s Shaun Robinson is the kind of player who never minds where his name appears on the lineup card, as long as it is there. The junior says he “plays anywhere,” but he is quick to add that taking the mound is a different challenge altogether. Robinson embraces […]
Oktaha High School’s Nic Tolbert – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Cross
Oktaha High School’s Nic Tolbert Senior shortstop Nic Tolbert has made the most of his time at Oktaha High School, embracing a program he says immediately felt like home. Tolbert transferred to Oktaha as a sophomore and quickly noticed a different level of commitment around the Tigers’ baseball program. “It was such a big change […]