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 […]
Hilldale’s Ty Gaither – ICTC Sports Medicine – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
On the football field, Ty Gaither takes pleasure in being the aggressor while carrying out his assignments as a starter on the offensive and defensive lines for the Hilldale Hornets. Off the field as a student enrolled in the Sports Medicine program at Indian Capital Technology Center, Gaither tempers his personality while remaining just as […]
Muskogee’s Dionna Roberts – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
It started for Muskogee High senior Dionna Roberts in the sixth grade. “A friend of mine and I had just been playing around with volleyball when I found out there was a school team we could join and that’s how I got started and I’ve been playing volleyball ever since,” said Roberts who also plays […]
Hilldale’s Kelsey Allen – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
“Whenever I was little, I always used to watch the cheerleaders on the sidelines and always wanted to be them.” And that’s how Hilldale senior Kelsey Allen got interested in being a cheerleader. “I tried out in seventh grade and made it and have been doing it ever since. I like the tumbling and the […]
Muskogee Ke’Lashia Smith – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Cross
When Ke’Lashia Smith puts on the number-1 jersey for the Muskogee Roughers, she welcomes the challenges and responsibility that comes with the single digit uniform. “Wearing number-1 reminds me to always bring my best everyday, in practice and in games,” said the 15-year old sophomore catcher. “When you wear that number on your back you […]
Fort Gibson’s Brody Hansen – Football Spotlight – Presented by Cross
By the time you read this Fort Gibson junior Brody Hansen may have already set two new school football records but that’s not of great importance to the humble wide receiver. Going into the halfway mark of the season, Brody is just 10 yards and two touchdowns short of setting career records for receiving yards […]
Fort Gibson’s Kaiden Ford – Athlete of the Month – Presented by York Street Tire
The impact of Kaiden Ford on the gridiron for the Fort Gibson Tigers continues to prove the importance the “Defense Wins Championships”. The 6-0, 275 pound nose guard in the Tigers defense has been a one man wrecking crew. During the first three games of the 2025 season, the Tigers junior has totaled 20 tackles […]
3 RIVERS FANS CHOICE FOOTBALL FAVORITES
OKMULGEE AREA Quarterback – Landon Martin (Morris) Landon started multiple games at quarterback as a freshman and is looking to lead a multiple formation spread offense this season. Running Back – Zabrien Shelburn (Wilson Henryetta) Shelburn is a dynamic running back known for his speed, agility, and ability to find holes in the defense, making […]