McCurtain’s Kaylee Culwell – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Compassion Home Care & Sans Bois Hospice
Some players talk about goals; others chase them. For McCurtain senior guard Kaylee Culwell, every practice, possession, and late-night shooting session is fueled by one mission she states with certainty: “To become a better overall player and teammate. The ultimate goal I have this year is to make it to the state tournament!” That mindset […]
Muldrow’s Gracie Prewett – Basketball Spotlight
GRACIE PREWETT-MULDROW While Muldrow senior Gracie Prewett is a member of the Bulldogs basketball, cheer and track teams, her story is really not about being a stellar athlete. “I tried out for cheer in the seventh grade and have been cheering ever since and I started out in basketball playing in church leagues and then […]
Gans’ Nora Barnes – Basketball Spotlight
GANS – NORA BARNES Written by Michael Bray On and off the court, Nora Barnes puts her best foot forward everyday. In basketball or while working with her animals, it’s an approach of doing things right the first time without any excuses. In basketball, Barnes brings so much to the table for coach Bobby Wheat’s […]
Girls Basketball Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Amyah Howell (Ada)Named Freshman of the Year for the ADA Area, Amyah is a savvy point guard with excellent court vision and the ability to score in a variety of ways. Her high basketball IQ makes her a key playmaker for her team. Reagan Langley (Adair)Reagan has shown an impressive work ethic, putting in extra […]
Poteau’s Ava Zink – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by ProElite Basketball Academy
Momentum often starts long before a season tips off, and for Poteau’s Ava Zink, that momentum was built through the people who shaped her and the work she put in when no one was watching. One of the biggest influences on her journey has never wavered. “Coach Casey Hemphill has always been the coach that […]
Poteau’s Kira Reineman – Basketball Spotlight
POTEAU’S KIRA REINEMAN BY MICHAEL BRAY It’s not everyday that an incoming freshman has the chance to start, but for Kira Reineman that is the opportunity that is before her at Poteau. “She has a chance to be a day 1 difference maker as a point guard,” said Lady Pirate coach Jarrett Lowrimore. “She has […]
Sallisaw’s Alayna Locust-Trammel – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Selah Salon
Some athletes stand out for their scoring ability, others for their leadership — but for Sallisaw senior Alayna Locust-Trammell, it’s her relentless work ethic and team-first attitude that define her on and off the court. “I want my legacy at Sallisaw to be remembered as a hardworking and dedicated player who always put the team […]
Sallisaw’s Aniya Gasaway – Band Spotlight – Presented by Selah Salon
Some students discover their passion by accident, but for Sallisaw High School senior Aniya Gasaway, her musical path revealed itself the very first time she picked up an instrument. “I first got involved in sixth grade and I chose my instrument because I was the best at that instrument when I tried out for all […]
Roland’s Damonte Owens – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
ROLAND’S DAMONTE OWENS HOPES TO LEAD Written by Michael Bray Leadership. That is a virtue that Damonte Owens wants to exhibit and improve on as he helps lead Roland into a new campaign on the basketball court. “I wasn’t much of a leader last year,” the 5-8 sophomore guard said of his performance in the […]
Heavener’s Mia Billings – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
Growth is rarely loud, but for Heavener sophomore Mia Billings, it’s unmistakable. Her game has sharpened, her confidence has surged, and her goals this year are bigger than ever. As she put it, “My personal goals for this year are to make All-conference, Leflore County All-Tournament team, and average a double double.” Heavener’s energy as […]