Tahlequah’s Zoie Griffin – Athlete Spotlight
The family motto is only two words, but Zoie Griffin has found plenty of ways to apply it. “Let them.” For the Tahlequah High School senior, the phrase is a reminder not to waste energy on things outside her control. Griffin would rather put that energy into the work in front of her, an approach […]
Sequoyah Tahlequah’s Jaxson Osburn – Athlete Spotlight
Winning a state championship as a freshman is a milestone many athletes spend years chasing. For Jaxson Osburn, that experience became both a defining accomplishment and motivation to continue improving in cross country and track at Sequoyah High School. After completing his freshman year, Osburn already has one achievement that stands above the rest. “I’m […]
Tahlequah’s Brayden Carey – Athlete Spotlight
Tahlequah High School junior Brayden Carey continues to carve out his role as a key contributor on the varsity football team, bringing discipline, toughness and a team-first mindset to the field. As an offensive lineman, much of his work happens away from the spotlight, but his consistency and willingness to do the difficult jobs make […]
Tahlequah’s Avry Bynum – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
Three straight trips to the state tennis tournament give Avry Bynum an accomplishment she can point to. The Tahlequah High School senior, however, has come to value something less visible: what it takes to keep returning. Bynum plays varsity tennis and volleyball, two sports that have given her plenty of opportunities to compete but also […]
Wagoner’s Keyshaun Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Blue Sky Bank
For Keyshaun Brown, some of the most important lessons from football started long before Friday nights at Wagoner High School. Brown, a senior football player, still carries advice from his grandmother, Celestine Hyeche, that took on greater meaning once he began experiencing the challenges of competition. “Practice doesn’t make perfect; it makes you better,” she […]
Wagoner’s Noah Peet – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Blue Sky Bank
Winning is part of the expectation in Wagoner, and Noah Peet knows carrying on that tradition requires more than what happens under the lights on Friday night. Peet, a senior football player and wrestler at Wagoner High School, has built his approach around work, fundamentals and consistency. After earning Defensive Player of the Year honors […]
2026 Porum Lady Panthers Softball – Presented by Cross
PORUM LADY PANTHERS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL 2026Coach: KEELY HALLMAN26-7 Porum enters the 2026 season looking to build on another successful campaign after finishing 26-7 a year ago. Although the Lady Panthers remain one of the younger teams in the area, head coach Keely Hallman believes experience gained over the past season has positioned the program for […]
Stigler’s Graham Easttom – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dunn Ford Country
Changing schools during high school gave Graham Easttom a challenge that had nothing to do with a scoreboard. His sophomore year brought new surroundings, new teammates and a new community, and learning to embrace that change became an achievement of its own. Easttom, now a junior at Stigler High School, competes in football, basketball and […]
Hilldale’s Charlee Sue Medley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bryan Williams – Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Ask Charlee Sue Medley about her proudest accomplishment, and she won’t mention a game-winning shot or a standout softball performance. The Hilldale senior points instead to the day she gave her life to Christ, a decision that continues to shape how she competes, leads teammates and approaches every challenge both on and off the field. […]
Muskogee’s Anthony McNac Jr. – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors
Muskogee High School senior Anthony McNac Jr. is entering his final season with a clear mindset shaped by family, competition and personal growth. The wide receiver credits his father as his biggest influence. “My dad — hearing his stories as a kid just made me want to play even more and grow as a person,” […]