Eufaula’s Jentry James – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford of Eufaula
JENTRY JAMES-EUFAULA “He makes us go.” Those are the words that Eufaula coach Rob McKinzie uses to describe the importance of junior guard Jentry James. Perhaps one of his biggest assets is his three-point shooting as McKinzie explained. “Jentry broke his arm early in the second semester last year and didn’t come back until playoffs. But when he came back, he hit five 3-pointers […]
Eufaula’s Maddie Ballard – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford of Eufaula
MADDIE BALLARD Eufaula Lady Ironheads Written by Mike Kays Maddie Ballard can be found on any sports stage at Eufaula – from fastpitch to now basketball and later in the year, slowpitch. Within each, she’s versatile. Something first-year hardwoods coach Jason Radomski has learned as he comes here from assisting on both sides of the gym […]
Eufaula Lady Ironheads Basketball Team – Presented by Bank of Eufaula
EUFAULA IRONHEADS GIRLS Coach: Jason Radomski 23-24 Record: 16-10 With three returning starting seniors on the floor for new coach Jason Radomski this year, the Lady Ironheads are hoping to find a way past the area tournament this year but their move to Class 4A this season will present some new problems. Eufaula will be […]
Eufaula Ironheads Basketball Team – Presented by Bank of Eufaula
EUFAULA IRONHEADS BOYS Coach: Rob McKinzie 23-24 Record: 11-14 In the second year under coach Rob McKinzie, the Ironheads move up to Class 4A this season which will mean a whole new level of competition. But after being hampered by the injury bug last year, Eufaula returns a talented group to meet the challenge. VYPE Top 100 […]
Eufaula’s Jadence Efurd – Basketball Spotlight
JADENCE EFURD-EUFAULA The story of Eufaula senior Jadence Efurd’s success in athletics can’t be told without a tip of the hat to her dad Jared who has, asyou’ll see, has been instrumental in helping her get there. To begin with he and his wife both played basketball when they were younger and introduced Jadence to the […]
Eufaula’s Maddox Bridges – Basketball Spotlight
MADDOX BRIDGES-EUFAULA One of the big rivalries in Green Country athletics is the McIntosh County battle between Eufaula and Checotah and Eufaula senior Maddox Bridges has the unique perspective of having been a part of that rivalry from both sides. “I grew up in Eufaula through seventh grade and then moved to Checotah until my junior year […]
Haskell Lady Haymakers Basketball – Presented by Kevin Grover GMC of Wagoner
HASKELL HAYMAKERS GIRLS Coach: Kyle Ward 23-24 Record: 8-17 Haskell coach Kyle Ward thinks that even though his team is young with just three seniors, they’ll be a team that will surprise some folks in 2024. “While we may be young, our athleticism and energy are off the charts,” said Ward. “This group has a lot […]
Wagoner Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team – Presented by A-Best Roofing
GIRLS Coach: Tony Rosebrough 23-24 Record: 22-6 #FINDAWAY…despite the loss of six key players to graduation coupled with a new head coach, the determination to succeed remains prevalent in the Lady Bulldogs camp as the 2024-25 season begins. Tony Rosebrough will step into the gym as head coach and is eager to get this year’s team on the court. […]
Wagoner Bulldogs Basketball Team – Presented by A-Best Roofing
WAGONER BULLDOGS BOYS Coach: Dante Swanson 23-24 Record: 17-8 “Start quick and finish faster and stronger” best describes the outlook for the Bulldogs this season as head coach Dante Swanson enters his fourth season with the return of seven seniors from last year’s lineup. VYPE Top 100 nominee JaShawn Davison (5-11, Sr.) will lead the scoring punch after exploiting his quickness […]
Braggs Lady Wildcats Basketball Team
BRAGGS WILDCATS GIRLS Coach: DAVID DAVIDSON 23-24 Record: 3-20 The Braggs Wildcats girls basketball team is entering the 2024-25 season with a renewed sense of determination. Head coach David Davidson is leading a rebuilding effort with a core group of players who are hungry for success. After several challenging seasons, the Wildcats are ready to make their presence […]