Tahlequah Xaxton Carshall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tahlequah Family Vision
For those of us with a few years behind us, the example of an in-your-face linebacker is someone mean and tough. Guys like Ray Nitschke, Mike Ditka and Lawrence Taylor (Google them if you like). Tahlequah senior Xaxton Carshall is a throwback to that era. For him it’s all about being physical. Even his role […]
Hulbert Riders – Softball Preview – Presented by Tahlequah Family Vision
Coach: DEWAYNE HAMMER 9-19 OUTLOOK After a rebuilding season in 2024, Hulbert head coach Dewayne Hammer is focused on growth and cohesion as the Riders prepare for the upcoming year. “We have four returning starters and a new crew of young girls coming in, so I’m hoping we mix well and compete,” said Hammer. That […]
Sequoyah Tahlequah Indians – Football Preview – Presented by ICTC
Coach: CHAD HENDRICKS 5-6 OFFENSE The search for a new quarterback and running back will be top of mind for Indians coach Chad Hendricks and his staff as they enter the 2025 season but there are seven returning players who saw at least some playing time last year. A trio of talented receivers will be […]
Tahlequah’s Alayna Stopp – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by ICTC
Tahlequah senior Alayna Stopp will be making up for lost time on the softball diamond this fall after missing all of last season while rehabbing from a knee injury suffered at the end of her sophomore season. “Alayna worked her way into our starting lineup her freshman year and was with us when we went […]
Tahlequah Tigers – Football Preview – Presented by Kyle Grace Shelter Insurance
Coach: BRAD GILBERT 6-4 OFFENSE Coach Brad Gilbert begins his 20th year at the helm of the Tahlequah Tigers in 2025 in a coaching career that saw the Tigers make the playoffs for 10 straight years before coming up short last season. With six starters back on the offense, Gilbert summed up his team’s priorities […]
Okmulgee Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by Andrea Mabrey Shelter Insurance
Coach: DOLPHIN DAVIS 0-10 OFFENSE There have been some challenges for the Okmulgee Bulldogs as they get ready for the 2025 football season. They have a new coach in Dolphin Davis, and they’ve had to work around a facilities shutdown, but Davis expresses optimism as he talks about the team. “We are improving every day […]
Beggs Golden Demons – Football Preview – Presented by Andrea Mabrey Shelter Insurance
Coach: DAVID SHANNON 9-3 OFFENSE After a slight hiccup in 2023, the Beggs Golden Demons continued their long string of playoff appearances in 2024, advancing to the Class 2A state quarterfinals before losing to eventual state finalist Vian. And they’ll be doing it under the guidance of new head coach David Shannon who has been […]
Muskogee ’s Kyra Rowland – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
With a dad that played baseball when he was young and a lot of encouragement from her grandpa, Muskogee High junior Kyra Rowland got started playing softball when she was about five years old. She moved on to travel ball when she was 12 and played up until this year. Her skills in the circle […]
Fort Gibson’s Cooper Hackett – Football Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
Ever dream about spending your summer traveling the country, enjoying the scenery and attractions and doing it on someone else’s dime? Well, it’s been that kind of summer for Fort Gibson junior Cooper Hackett, a VYPE TOP 100 pick and one of the most sought-after high school linemen in the country. He’s spent a lot […]
2025 Oktaha Lady Tigers Softball Preview – Presented by Cross
OKTAHA TIGERS Coach: KIA HOLMES 33-8 OUTLOOK Kia Holmes is closing in on 20 years as the head of the softball program in Oktaha and in that time she has taken the Lady Tigers to the Class 2A state tournament three of the last five years including last fall when they made it to the […]