2025 Poteau Pirates – Basketball Preview – Presented by Hamilton, Warren, Bovos, & Adams
POTEAU PIRATES COACH: Ronnie Sockey Record: 6–18 OUTLOOK With a deeper bench and a maturing young core, the Poteau Pirates enter the new season poised to take a step forward under fourth-year head coach Ronnie Sockey. The Pirates bring back valuable experience while also adding athletic newcomers who should strengthen the rotation. “Going to have […]
2025 Howe Lady Lions – Basketball Preview – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner
HOWE LADY LIONS COACH: Chris Brown Record: 22-8 OUTLOOK Coming off a strong 22-8 season, the Howe Lady Lions enter the new year fueled by experience, depth, and a senior-driven roster that has already proven it belongs on the state stage. Head coach Chris Brown says the group has embraced the challenge head-on. “We have […]
2025 Howe Lions – Basketball Preview – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner
HOWE LIONS COACH: Britt Brown Record: 13-15 OUTLOOK The Howe Lions enter the new season with renewed optimism, fueled by returning experience, improved depth, and a strong freshman class that has energized the program. Head coach Britt Brown believes this group has the potential to take a major step forward. “We return three starters and […]
2025 Panama Lady Razorbacks – Basketball Preview – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner
PANAMA LADY RAZORBACKS COACH: Jace Blaylock Record: 22-5 OUTLOOK In his first year at Panama, head coach Jace Blaylock inherits a roster built on a blend of young talent, returning experience, and a standout senior leader. “We are a team complete with talent, youth, and experience,” Blaylock said. “We have one senior, three juniors, four […]
2025 Panama Razorbacks – Basketball Preview – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner
PANAMA RAZORBACKS COACH: Wes Tackett Record: 21-6 OUTLOOK After a 21-6 season and an Area Tournament appearance, the Panama Razorbacks enter the new campaign with momentum, length, and a roster built for another deep postseason run. Head coach Wes Tackett likes what he sees from his returning core and new additions. “We will return two […]
2025 Gore Lady Pirates – Basketball Preview – Presented by DTC Barns and Buildings, LLC
GORE LADY PIRATES COACH: Nicole Goodman Record: 8–13 OUTLOOK The Gore Lady Pirates enter the new season with renewed energy and leadership under first-year head coach Nicole Goodman, who takes over a veteran group with four seniors ready to anchor the program. Goodman believes this year’s team has the pieces to take a significant step […]
2025 Gore Pirates – Basketball Preview – Presented by DTC Barns and Buildings, LLC
GORE PIRATES COACH: TW Estes Record: 17–8 OUTLOOK The Gore Pirates enter the new season with confidence and continuity under fourth-year head coach TW Estes, returning four starters and several key contributors from last year’s 17–8 squad. With experience, depth, and one of the area’s elite scorers leading the charge, the Pirates have positioned themselves […]
2025 Checotah Lady Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Bravado Wireless
CHECOTAH LADY WILDCATS Coach: Wes Cloud Last Year: 13-13 When the Lady ‘Cats began their offseason preparations for the upcoming basketball season, coaches and players met day one for a “meet and greet” session. “We’re replacing six seniors who were the bulk of the statistics from last year,” said head coach Wes Cloud. “That first […]
2025 Checotah Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Bravado Wireless
CHECOTAH WILDCATS Coach: Malcolm Warrior 2024-25: 2-20 Out with the old, in with new…that’s the outlook for the Wildcats on the hardwood this year as head coach Malcolm Warrior welcomes a virtually new roster this season. VYPE Top 100 nominee Wes Brown (5-8, Sr. PG) leads a group of seniors as one of two players […]
2025 Warner Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Cross
WARNER Expectations are on the rise in Eagle land this season for both the Warner boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. After a 2024-25 season that saw both teams end up on the negative side of the win/loss ledger, both teams return at least four starters from those squads which will add an important experience factor […]