Tahlequah’s Zoie Griffin – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Local Bank
Wherever she has played, junior Zoie Griffin has had a big impact on her team as not only a great pitcher but also a pretty fair hitter. And this fall, that success has paid off for Griffin in a commitment to play D-I softball. Zoie comes from an athletic family. Her dad was a college […]
Tahlequah’s Lorelie Espinoza – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bill’s Body Shop
Lorelie and her twin sister Audriana Espinoza have been playing soccer almost from the time they could walk. “My grandparents bought us a soccer ball, and we kicked it and kicked it and I started playing when I was three,” said Lorelie, a three-year starter at striker for the Tahlequah Lady Tiger soccer team. “Having […]
Stilwell’s Jacey McGee – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Kyle Grace – Shelter Insurance
The finish line is where Jacey McGee shines brightest. “Winning with a new PR and setting the new course record at Sequoyah ‘Lamont Frazier’ X-Country Meet,” she said, calling it her favorite memory so far in a Stilwell uniform. That breakthrough only fueled her desire to push even harder this season. Her personal motivation is […]
Hanna’s Noah Kroge – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by A-Z Inspections
When Hanna High School sophomore Noah Kroge laces up for cross country, it’s not just about the miles—it’s about growth. “This is my second year running cross country. Last year, I was really nervous since I didn’t have any other high school teammates,” Kroge said. “This year, I’ve been focused on just being in shape […]
Wagoner’s Goose Hutchens – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Grover GMC
Though she still has the better part of two seasons of softball left at Wagoner High School playing for her father Johnny Hutchens, junior Juliana “Goose” Hutchens has her sights set on the future. In September OU coach Patty Gasso and Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco watched her play from the stands at Wagoner. Then […]
Porter’s Chloe Freniere – Softball Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Coweta
When Chloe Freniere steps onto the diamond, her focus is sharp, and her drive is clear. “My goals for this season are to maintain a high batting average, improve my on base percentage, and build strong confidence in my abilities,” she said. Those goals have already taken shape, with Freniere carrying a .404 batting average, […]
Porter’s Brayshon Hollis – Football Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Coweta
For freshman Brayshon Hollis, football isn’t just about playing the game—it’s about making a statement. “My personal goals this season is to be great and shock the world,” Hollis said. The Pirates’ team chemistry is steadily improving, something Hollis has noticed since summer. “We’re getting better,” he said. “We have got a lot better throughout […]
Haskell’s Natalee Deckard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Coweta
Every athlete has a game-day mindset, and for Haskell’s Natalee Deckard, it starts with focus and faith. “My mindset when I step on the court is to stay positive, focused, confident, and ready for anything,” Deckard said. “I try to stay focused on my part and do my job. As a senior, I also know […]
Haskell’s Ryker Porter – Football Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Coweta
It’s hard to miss Ryker Porter when he comes down the hall at Haskell High School. At 6-5, 300 pounds, Porter is the very picture of what a football lineman should look like. And his playing credentials back up that sizeable frame. “I’ve been a lot of places in 35 years of coaching and he’s […]
Hilldale’s Sarah Chapa – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Groom Insurance Agency
Hilldale senior Sarah Chapa doesn’t have just one role model in her softball world-she has a whole team full. “I really love my teammates, and I see them as my role models. They’re what makes the game fun and they’re a big part of why I play softball,” said Chapa. “I like meeting new friends […]