Okmulgee’s Brandon Simon Jr. – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Mabrey Bank
For Brandon Simon Jr., baseball has been more than just a sport—it’s been a lifelong outlet and a personal journey of perseverance. “I am a senior at Okmulgee High School, home of the Bulldogs. I have attended Okmulgee since I was in preschool,” he shared. “I started playing baseball when I was three years old […]
“THE VIAN WAY” – Presented by Vian Family Dental Clinic
CLASS OF 2025 – JOB WELL DONE! As graduation day approaches, the results of greatness produced by the 2025 senior class speak for themselves. Extra efforts and commitment to academic excellence is evidenced through the accomplishment of this year’s six outstanding seniors. Co-Valedictorians – Aryana Garrison and Kayla Gibbins • Aryana Garrison is the daughter of Theresa Presley and the late Ryan Garrison. She has been actively involved in […]
Sallisaw Black Diamonds Track Teams – Presented by Ampco Electric, Inc
BOYS It’s not every season that a team returns with as much depth and experience as the Sallisaw boys track team. Head coach Richard Pratt knows this group is special—and he’s ready to see how far they can go. “We return several very good track athletes this year,” Pratt said. “We will be upperclassmen heavy. […]
Warner’s Emercyn Baldridge – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Warner Eagle Pride
There’s no place like home—especially when it has a basketball goal in the backyard. For Emercyn Baldridge, that’s where it all began. “My parents and I would always play on our backyard goal and in the fourth grade is when I actually started playing,” said the Warner High School sophomore. “I enjoy spending time with family and hanging […]
Warner’s Memphis Swimmer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Warner Eagle Pride
When Memphis Swimmer first stepped onto a football field, it wasn’t by choice—but it quickly became a passion. “What got me in the sport was my dad making me play when I was a little kid and I just fell in love with the game,” said the Warner High School sophomore. “I’m a right-handed quarterback, […]
Checotah’s Jaydon Casey – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Larry’s Tree Service
Not every journey ends with a championship, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less meaningful. For Checotah High School senior wrestler Jaydon Casey, the sport has been about much more than medals. It’s been a path of growth, grit, and gratitude. “I started to catch a feel for wrestling when I was 10 and unfortunately fell short […]
Haskell’s Riley Westmoreland – Softball Spotlight – Presented by York Street Tire
RILEY WESTMORELAND Haskell Lady Haymakers The meteoric rise in the Class 4A slowpitch softball polls for the Haskell Lady Haymakers during the opening month of play has been fueled by the game changing efforts of Riley Westmoreland. A versatile player, the four-year standout has dominated the action at shortstop while proving to be an offensive powerhouse. The 2025 senior continues […]
Muskogee’s Ella Wilson – Golf Spotlight – Presented by David Kolb State Farm Insurance
ELLA WILSON-MHS Playing golf for Muskogee High School was kind of an accident for senior Ella Wilson. “I first tried golf in seventh grade but after a couple of weeks decided it wasn’t for me,” said Ella. “But after the volleyball season my freshman year, me and some friends were looking for another sport to play […]
Fort Gibson’s Katie Smith – Track Spotlight – Presented by David Kolb State Farm Insurance
KATIE SMITH-FT GIBSON Fort Gibson senior Katie Smith is a girl on a mission to repeat this track season for the Tigers. She is the defending state champ in the 110-meter hurdles in which she qualified in both her freshman and sophomore years. She also runs on the Tigers 4X100 and 4X200 relay teams, the open 100 […]
Fort Gibson Lady Tigers Track Team – Presented by Trail of Honor Flags
Fort Gibson girls track A group of talented returners highlight the girl’s track program at Fort Gibson this spring as coach Scott Bethel discussed his team. “We’ve got a solid core back from last year that got a lot of experience at the state level so if we stay healthy, I look for us to compete at a high level […]