Hilldale’s Cole Leach and Chandler Wood – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee
COLE LEACH/CHANDLER WOOD-HILLDALE Seniors Cole Leach and Chandler Wood are two of the reasons the Hilldale Hornets are cruising towards what might be one of their best baseball seasons ever. At this writing, the Hornets are 20-2 on the season with just a handful of games left before the playoffs start. “These guys have been solid players and teammates […]
Muskogee’s Peyton Jackson – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee
PEYTON JACKSON-MHS A chance conversation at a troubled time has brightened the future for Muskogee senior Peyton Jackson. The story starts last year when Peyton, who played softball for the Roughers, was injured leaving her with a decision to make. “Before I was injured, I was considering going into the military after high school so after the […]
Muskogee’s Mia Gonzales – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Manor Care & Rehabilitation Center
MIA GONZALES-MHS Mia Gonzales knew that this would be a rough year for soccer at Muskogee High having to go from Class 5A back to Class 6A, but she has handled it like a trooper. “I new this year going back to Class 6A would be difficult because it’s just a different world playing the teams at this level. So […]
Muskogee’s Kylin Blue – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Care & Rehab Center
KYLIN BLUE-MHS Playing baseball his senior year wasn’t a given for Muskogee High outfielder Kylin Blue. “Last year I hurt my knee when I collided with another player in the outfield. Initially I was given the go ahead to play on it, but then I hyperextended it and that’s when the extent of the injury was discovered. I had surgery which required a nine-month rehab, and I wasn’t […]
Hilldale’s Mason Pickering – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by York Street Tire
MASON PICKERING Hilldale Hornets The 2025 senior continues to put a sting into the Hornets opponents. Mason Pickering is doing all the dirty work behind the plate at catches with his defensive prowess and with the bat in his hands empowers the Hilldale offensive firepower. During the first 19 games of the year, From the leadoff position, Pickering’s .699 on-base […]
“RIVERHAWK NATION” – Stilwell’s Macie Sawney – NSU RiverHawks Softball – Presented by Northeastern State University
MACIE SAWNEY “There’s one thing that always comes first – Family!” Many have often spoken these words but for Macie Sawney, it’s an everyday thing. “Family is one of the main reasons I chose to come to NSU to play softball,” said the RiverHawks senior centerfielder following a two-year stint at Crowder College. “The relationships with […]
“RIVERHAWK NATION” – Chickasha’s Austin Albright – NSU RiverHawks Baseball – Presented by Northeastern State University
AUSTIN ALBRIGHT When Austin Albright takes his position behind home plate for the Northeastern State University baseball team, the 2025 senior feels right at home. “In my baseball career, I’ve played a variety of positions but I thrive when I’m in the lineup at catcher because of the every pitch involvement,” explained the Chickasha native […]
Fort Gibson’s Maddie Bethel – NSU Outstanding Senior 2025 – Presented by Northeastern State University
A 2021 graduate from Fort Gibson, Maddie Bethel began her college experience at Northeastern State University with a game plan for success. And now the always smiling senior is reaping the benefits of her efforts by being named as one of nine Outstanding Seniors by the NSU Alumni Association. Bethel credits the influence of family for her unique approach of taking every […]
Eufaula Ironheads Race to the Finish Line – Presented by Local Nutrition
Can you imagine having a competitive football team when the only place they have to practice everyday is a concrete parking lot? Well, much the same can be said for the Eufaula track program when the decision was made in the 1970’s not to install a track around the new football field that was being built. Boys track coach and football coach Larry Newton Jr. has […]
Webbers Falls’ Bridgette Baer – ICTC Sports Medicine – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
BRIDGETTE BAER Webbers Falls It’s easy to see that Bridgette Baer, a multi-sport athlete at Webbers Falls High School, makes the most of her competitive spirit to achieve winning results. The 2025 senior is a 3-time state qualifier in track in addition to playing fastpitch and slowpitch softball along with basketball. So when given the opportunity […]