2026 Sallisaw Lady Black Diamonds – Soccer Preview – Presented by AMPCO Electric
SALLISAW LADY BLACK DIAMONDS Coach: Sinue Rodriguez OUTLOOK “We will be young this year,” said Sallisaw girls head coach Sinue Rodriguez. “Combined we have 15 freshmen and sophomores so we have a rebuilding year. We do have three seniors that started last year. Bella Morales, returning striker, Alayna Donaldson, midfield, and Sol Alvarado, right back. […]
Sallisaw’s Wesley Rodriguez – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services
SALLISAW, Okla. — “It’s go-time,” said Sallisaw senior striker Wesley Rodriguez. “I lock in, focus, and do everything I can to help the team win.” That laser-focused mindset has helped Rodriguez lead the Black Diamonds both in performance and leadership during his final season. “My personal goal is to help the team in any way […]
2026 Sallisaw Black Diamonds – Soccer Preview – Presented by Benson Washout LLC
SALLISAW BLACK DIAMONDS Coach: Sinue Rodriguez OUTLOOK “I will have a very dynamic team,” said Sallisaw boys’ soccer head coach Sinue Rodriguez. “I have very talented players. Very balanced and matured team!” At the center of that balance is Wesley Rodriguez, one of the top goal scorers in the state. “Wesley is a senior this […]
Oktaha’s Shianne Dill- Humble Faith – Presented by Cross
By Michael Bray Most athletes play sports for the sole purpose of showcasing their ability. But what if that could be used in other ways? What if it could be used as a means of humbleness? Oktaha’s Shianne Dill is a perfect example of that. “I think the thing that makes me myself is my […]
Spiro’s Spencer Gist – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner
Leadership and appreciation define Spencer Gist’s approach as he enters his senior season with the Spiro High School basketball program. Asked about what he wants most from his final year, Gist said, “Be a good team leader and enjoy my last season at Spiro,” a mindset that has shaped how he carries himself on and […]
Spiro’s Brynleigh Graham – Basketball Spotlight – Wright’s Sunset Corner
Spiro senior center Brynleigh Graham is focused on rounding out her game as she closes her high school career and prepares for the next level. Her goals this season go beyond just putting up numbers in the paint. “My personal goals this season are to continue developing my inside game while also improving my outside […]
Panama’s Dax Frye – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Mitchell Rentals
DAX FRYE – BREAKING BARRIERS By Michael Bray Many things influence a person in their life, shaping them to be what they become. In the case of Dax Frye, who plays basketball for the Panama Razorbacks, there is no question about the source of his. “It’s my family due to their influences and pushing me […]
Heavener’s Willie DeHart – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Dowden-Roberts Funeral and Cremation Center
Willie DeHart – Heavener Baseball MVP Nominee Wolves’ junior catcher/pitcher seeking to build on sophomore season in which he batted .485 By Buck Ringgold Heavener baseball player Willie Dehart can play on either side of the battery. He plays catcher and also pitches. When asked which position he likes the best, Dehart gives pitching the […]
Howe’s Krisalyn Patterson – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Fry’s Gutter and Exterior
HOWE’S KRISALYN PATTERSON By Buck Ringgold Krisalyn Patterson definitely had a great memory this past fall. Playing on Howe’s fast pitch softball team, she played an integral role in helping the Lady Lions make it all the way into the championship round of the Class 2A playoffs. “It was definitely exciting,” Patterson said. “It was […]
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 […]