Gore’s Ricki Huckbay – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Cross
The pouring rain didn’t stop Ricki Huckbay and her teammates from giving their all. “A memorable moment from last season was cheering at the last home game. It was pouring down rain and we were all soaked,” Ricki said. “I am grateful for my teammates who stuck it out in the rain so that the seniors could have […]
Warner’s Demariaun Antwine – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cross
When Demariaun Antwine first started playing football, he wasn’t sure if the sport was for him. “I started this sport in little league with my dad convincing my mom to let me play football and I was scared at first,” he shared. “But I overcame it with a little motivation and dedication, and ever since then I’ve never wanted […]
Hulbert Riders Baseball Team – Presented by AAA Robbins Insurance Agency
The Hulbert Riders are playing a youthful but exciting brand of baseball this spring, and head coach Shane Bevan wouldn’t have it any other way. “We are growing up,” Bevan said. “Playing a lot of freshmen and sophomores who are maturing with each game. We are playing a fun brand of baseball and they are buying […]
Sequoyah Indians Track Team – Presented by AAA Robbins Insurance Agency
SEQUOYAH TAHLEQUAH TRACK Defending two state championships and gaining valuable experience for a youthful team will be two of the main goals of the Sequoyah Tahlequah track program as they head into the home stretch of the season. The Indians return most of the quartet that won the Class 3A state championship in the 4X800 meter relay last […]
Tahlequah’s Jacob Tiger – Track Spotlight – Presented by Local Bank
JACOB TIGER Tahlequah High School Jacob Tiger has earned a long list of accolades during his running days at Tahlequah High School. The 2025 senior cross country and track standout is a two-time all-state selection and four-time state qualifier in cross country, and is on pace to earn a fourth bid to the OSSAA State Track & Field Championships. […]
Stilwell’s Ava Swafford – Track Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Tahlequah
Ava Swafford’s love for running didn’t begin with medals or school competitions—it started with pure passion. “I have always been one to love running,” she said. “Everyone calls me weird because no matter the circumstance, I always want to run.” Though she started track in middle school, it wasn’t until seventh grade that something shifted. “That’s […]
Tahlequah’s Lily Taylor – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Tahlequah
LILY TAYLOR Tahlequah Cheer Through her involvement in cheerleading, Tahlequah High School sophomore Lily Taylor has experienced significant personal growth in various aspects of her life. One of the most crucial lessons she’s learned is the importance of perseverance and overcoming the urge to give up. “Throughout cheer, I’ve learned giving up is never the […]
Tahlequah’s Riley Dotson – Track Spotlight – Presented by Kyle Grace Shelter Insurance
RILEY DOTSON Tahlequah Track Riley Dotson has been not only a standout athlete, but a record-breaking athlete at Tahlequah High School. In three years, Dotson, currently a junior, has excelled on both the softball field and on the track, as well as on the basketball court. Dotson was a part of a school record as a member […]
Tahlequah’s Levi Kelly – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Kyle Grace Shelter Insurance
LEVI KELLY Tahlequah Tigers Levi Kelly has been a mainstay for the Tahlequah High School baseball program since his freshman campaign. Kelly has thrived on the pitcher’s mound and in the infield. “He’s been a district starter for three years and will be relied upon again as a senior,” Tahlequah head coach Cody Pair said prior to the 2025 […]
Stilwell’s Elijah Donoho – Technology Spotlight – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
ELIJAH DONOHO-ICTC A tour of the Indian Capital Technology Center campus in Stilwell was what drew Lincoln (Ark) High School junior Elijah Donoho to enroll in the IT class there. “I’ve always been fascinated by technology and how everything is connected to the internet, and I like messing around with cords and wires, so when we went […]