Spiro’s Kason Watts -Football Spotlight – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner
After missing a good part of the 2024 season with a knee injury, sophomore Kason Watts is excited to be back on the gridiron this year. “It really sucked not getting to play half the season last year, but I’ve come back bigger and stronger this year,” said Watts. “I like the physicality of football […]
HULBERT RIDERS – SENIORS SURVIVE
After winning just one game in the last four years, the seniors on the Hulbert Rider football team are getting some vindication in their final season, having already won three games as mid-season approaches. It takes a special mentality to stick with a program that is 1-39 in their time there, but Ethan Ellis, Easton […]
Stilwell’s Emma Sam – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Nix Auto Group
For senior Emma Sam, volleyball has been an unexpected but welcome passion. “This is actually my first year playing organized volleyball,” Sam said. “I started playing this summer and just fell in love with it.” Part of what makes this journey special for her is sharing it with the people closest to her. “I enjoy […]
Keys’ Ryder Davis – Football Spotlight – Presented by Local bank
After a promising season was cut short by injury last year, sophomore Ryder Davis is in his second year as the quarterback for the Keys Cougars. He had over 1000 yards of offense when a mid-season injury ended his season last year so he’s on a mission to take up where he left off in […]
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, […]