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 […]
Oktaha’s Dylan Walden – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Cross
At just five years old, Dylan Walden picked up a bat for the first time—and he hasn’t looked back since. “I played on a league team for a couple years before my parents realized I needed to be challenged by stiffer competition, so I started playing travel ball,” Dylan said. “My dad is a basketball coach, […]
Webbers Falls’ Gunner Shelby – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Cross
GUNNER SHELBY Webbers Falls Gunner Shelby has made a name for himself as just a sophomore at Webbers Falls High School as a standout on the baseball diamond and football field for the Warriors. This spring, he currently leads the baseball team in several categories. Shelby paces the Warriors in stolen bases (16), RBIs (20) and runs […]
Keys’ Chase Jones – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
CHASE JONES Keys High School A junior at Keys High School, Chase Jones has had to battle to get back on the golf course following a setback that caused him to miss an entire year. With the 2025 spring season in full swing, Jones is performing at the highest level. Jones was off course during his sophomore […]
Muskogee’s Perry Bartley – Golf Spotlight – Bravado Wireless
PERRY BARTLEY Muskogee Roughers Anyone who plays the game of golf understands the required need of a short memory. When the last shot goes off target, the ability to maintain your calm and focus on the strategy of the next swing can be the difference between a birdie, par or bogey. For Muskogee sophomore Perry Bartley, keeping a positive […]