Northeastern State University’s Snowda Watie – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Northeastern State University
SNOWDA WATIE – NSU Women’s Basketball The 31-mile trek along Highway 51 from her hometown of Stilwell to the top of the hill in Tahlequah has been similar to that of a basketball game for Snowda Watie, now in her second year on the Northeastern State University women’s basketball team. And, for the 5-foot-2 “gentle […]
Connors State Cowgirls – Basketball Preview – Presented by Connors State College
The return of the nation’s leading scorer and a promise of fast paced action should make the Connors State Cowgirls a fun team to watch in 2025. Head coach Jaylen Thompson, who coached at Tulsa East Central, was hired in the summer of 2024 and had to put together a team in short order that […]
Connors State Cowboys – Basketball Preview – Presented by Connors State College
Cinderella would have been proud of the Connors State Cowboys in 2024. They wentfrom a team with no returning players and no identity to a team that played for theNJCAA championship with tragedy and drama along the way. “It was just a remarkable,remarkable season,” in the words of head coach Bill Muse. The Hall of […]
Mason High School’s Jadyn Allen – Basketball Spotlight
Some players aim for small milestones, but Mason senior Jadyn Allen has her eyes on something bigger every time she steps on the floor. As she puts it clearly, “My personal goal this season is to reach 1,000 career points.” It’s a goal built on consistency, leadership, and a fierce competitive drive—traits she’s displayed throughout […]
Okmulgee’s Kyndal Smith – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by WonderFully Made Therapy Group
Some athletes discover their confidence in a single moment, and for Okmulgee sophomore Kyndal Smith, that spark came the instant a three-pointer dropped through the net against Catoosa. “Last year, we played against Catoosa. I hit the first 3 of the game—this is my favorite moment because after, I gained more confidence on the court,” […]
Morris High School’s Bo Rutledge – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Muscogee Nation
When Morris freshman Bo Rutledge steps onto the court, there’s one thing on his mind — earning respect through hard work and consistency. “My personal goal this season is to have a winning year and to do my job as a point guard,” Bo said. “I don’t want to let my coach, teammates, or anyone […]
Preston High School’s Pheonix Finch – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Muscogee Nation
Some athletes carry an unmistakable presence—steady, reliable, and built for the moments when games get tight. Preston High School’s Pheonix Finch takes pride in being exactly that kind of teammate. As he put it, his goal is simple: “Try to be a good team member, hustle, and be a player everyone knows they can rely […]
Mason Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Bailey’s Well Service
MASON BOYS PREVIEW After a disappointing 4-18 season in 2024, the Mason Eagles received a shot in the arm towards recovery when senior Devon Sands decided to transfer from Okemah to finish his high school career at the same school where his father and now assistant basketball coach Clifton Sands played his high school ball […]
Eufaula High School’s Olivia Hamby – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
OLIVIA HAMBY-EUFAULA For a sophomore, Eufaula’s Olivia Hamby already has a lot of basketball experience under her belt. “When I was six my stepdad bought a basketball goal for me, and I started playing with it and just fell in love with the game. I like the competition in basketball and the exciting crowds and […]
Eufaula High School’s Cheer Preview – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
EUFAULA CHEER It’s been a pretty nice year so for the Eufaula cheer team as described by coach Lori Curtis. “We went to state for the first time in Class 4A in the OSSAA cheer competition this year so we’re proud of that. We have 22 girls on the squad with six seniors, five juniors, […]