Dewar High School’s Elijah Stone Yaerger – Baseball Spotlight
Control is the word that defines Elijah Yaerger’s approach as the Dewar junior prepares for another baseball season. “Reach a more mature mindset that allows me to control the game from the mound and to understand hitters better,” Yaerger said. “That’s my main personal goal this season.” That mindset has been important for a Dragon […]
Dewar High School’s Peyton Kilhoffer – Baseball Spotlight
Peyton Kilhoffer’s season has been driven by one clear objective: “To recover and play in playoffs.” The Dewar High School junior has kept his focus on the bigger picture while continuing to contribute at a high level for the Dragons. That mindset extends beyond individual goals and into the team culture. “We have a great […]
Weleetka High School’s Kellen Sheneman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mabrey Bank
“We have a special group of guys that are looking forward to working hard and getting better every day,” said Weleetka junior Kellen Sheneman, a multi-sport standout and leader for the Outlaws baseball program. “The team morale has been off the charts.” Sheneman holds himself to a high standard as he enters the new season. […]
Beggs High School’s Jerrett Hammer – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Mabrey Bank
What does it take to leave a high school baseball program better than you found it? For Beggs senior Jerrett Hammer, it starts with two clear goals: “Have a higher batting average than last year and a lower ERA.” Hammer, a senior for the Golden Demons, has become a do-it-all presence for Beggs. “Shortstop, second […]
Morris High School’s Landon Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by DC Hauling & CBD Refuse
MORRIS, Okla. — Morris sophomore Landon Martin is focused on more than box scores as he takes the field for the Eagles this season. The 6-foot, 145-pound multi-sport athlete said his goals center on leadership and example-setting for his teammates and younger players in the program. “To be the greatest I can for the team, […]
Morris High School’s Baylor Ledford – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Shuttle Stop
“My personal goal is to stay consistent and leave it all to God,” Morris High School freshman baseball player Baylor Ledford said, summing up how he approaches every inning, practice and school day. A 6-foot freshman who balances baseball with agriculture classes and hopes to go into the medical field, Ledford said the standard within […]
Preston High School’s Taylan Starr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mabrey Bank
“I try to keep a calm mindset while being on the field,” said Preston senior Taylan Starr, a slow-pitch standout who anchors the Pirates’ lineup. “Over the years, I’ve learned that I play my best when I’m calm and collected.” Starr said her final high school season is about both performance and perspective. “My personal […]
Weleetka Outlaws – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Mabrey Bank
WELEETKA OUTLAWS CHEER Coach: Jessica Sheneman OUTLOOK “We are a large squad for our school,” said Weleetka head cheer coach Jessica Sheneman. “We have 22 girls which is the most our school has had since I’ve been coaching for about 18 years.” Sheneman said the program has recently focused on building spirit and pride on […]
Eufaula High School’s Jax Williams – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Odom’s Insurance Agency & Farmers State Bank
JAX WILLIAMS-EUFAULA A supporting family and a strong faith are two of the many virtues that Eufaula senior Jax Williams brings to the baseball diamond with him. Jax is a two-year starter for the Ironheads who can play a variety of positions for coach Josh Luna. He grew up in Seminole, moved to New Lima […]
Eufaula High School’s Abby Fox – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
ABBY BOX-EUFAULA Eufaula junior Abby Box and Ironhead softball coach Ryan Green have a pretty long history as player-coach. “I moved to Eufaula in second grade and started playing on a team with coach Green for a couple of years and then I stopped playing and started back again in sixth grade with coach Green […]