2025 Muskogee Roughers Basketball Preview – Presented by York Street Tire
MUSKOGEE ROUGHERS The Roughers enter the season with a simple yet well-defined game plan as Lenny Bert takes charges of the boys basketball program after establishing a championship mindset anchored by defense for more than two decades in Oklahoma high school basketball. “We’re all about today, tomorrow and not looking back,” explained Bert whose teams […]
Eufaula’s Sydney Schiffli – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
Moving from Tulsa to Eufaula was a catalyst for senior Sydney Schiffli to become involved in cheer and that ride culminated this year with a trip to the OSSAA state competitive cheer competition. “I did dance when I was younger and had considered cheer a couple of times but when I moved to Eufaula, I […]
2025 Stuteville Ford of Tahlequah Fall Photoshoot
Eufaula’s Luke Hodgins – Football Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
Eufaula senior Luke Hodgins was bitten by the football bug when he was a little kid. “My dad played football at East Central and my grandpa played at OSU and since I started playing in fifth grade, I’ve dreamed of playing college football as well,” said Luke who is in the National Honor Society and […]
Poteau’s Ava Zink – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Hamilton, Warren, Bovos & Adams
For Poteau senior Ava Zink, basketball is more than numbers on a stat sheet—it’s about setting a tone for herself and her team. “Shining as a player is my personal goal but also being a team leader,” Zink said. “I want to be consistent in whatever I do, whether it’s making shots or hustling back […]
Poteau’s Ryder Waddell – Football Spotlight – Presented by Hamilton, Warren, Bovos & Adams Law
The Waddell name is pretty well known in football circles around Poteau and Ryder, now a sophomore, is the youngest of five Waddell brothers to play for the Pirates and paid the price early on as the little brother. “Yeah, they always picked on me which is why I’m pretty brave and strong now,” he […]
McCurtain’s Kynlei Dill – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Hope Home Medical Supply and Stigler Primary Care Clinic
When the school bell rang for the first time this fall, Kynlei Dill found herself in new surroundings as she moved from middle school to McCurtain High School where she’ll compete at a higher level on the baseball diamond and basketball court this year. But being a freshman doesn’t intimidate Kynlei who is ready for […]
Sallisaw’s Trinity Mings – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Ampco Electric Inc
Some athletes talk about goals in terms of points scored or games won, but for Sallisaw junior cheerleader Trinity Mings, her goals come down to execution, leadership, and growth. “My personal goals this season are to consistently hit every skill in our competition routine with confidence,” she said. “I am also working hard to level […]
Sallisaw’s Jackson Harris – Football Spotlight – Presented by Ampco Electric Inc
The roar of a hard-earned overtime win still stands out for Sallisaw’s Jackson Harris. “Beating Grove in OT last year,” he said, recalling it as his favorite memory in a Black Diamonds uniform. That moment fueled his hunger for even more success in his senior season. Harris knows what it takes to raise the bar, […]
Stigler’s Payton Mecom -Softball Spotlight – Presented by Dunn Country Ford
For Stigler senior Payton Mecom, leadership is more than just a role—it’s a responsibility she’s embraced. “My personal goal is to be a good leader and just lead my young team by example,” she said. With a strong season at the plate, batting .391 with 27 hits, including two home runs, five doubles, and two […]