Roland’s Kade Shook – Basketball Spotlight

KADE SHOOK  — THE ULTIMATE TEAMMATE By Michael Bray A much-used phrase in sports is “There is no I in TEAM.”  Roland’s Kade Shook is the very epitome of that expression. That in itself is an asset but for the junior guard it is also a good stepping stone.  “The challenge has been learning to […]

2026 Sallisaw Lady Black Diamonds – Soccer Preview – Presented by AMPCO Electric

SALLISAW LADY BLACK DIAMONDS Coach: Sinue Rodriguez OUTLOOK “We will be young this year,” said Sallisaw girls head coach Sinue Rodriguez. “Combined we have 15 freshmen and sophomores so we have a rebuilding year. We do have three seniors that started last year. Bella Morales, returning striker, Alayna Donaldson, midfield, and Sol Alvarado, right back. […]

2026 Sallisaw Black Diamonds – Soccer Preview – Presented by Benson Washout LLC

SALLISAW BLACK DIAMONDS Coach: Sinue Rodriguez OUTLOOK “I will have a very dynamic team,” said Sallisaw boys’ soccer head coach Sinue Rodriguez. “I have very talented players. Very balanced and matured team!” At the center of that balance is Wesley Rodriguez, one of the top goal scorers in the state. “Wesley is a senior this […]

Oktaha’s Shianne Dill- Humble Faith – Presented by Cross

By Michael Bray  Most athletes play sports for the sole purpose of showcasing their ability. But what if that could be used in other ways? What if it could be used as a means of humbleness? Oktaha’s Shianne Dill is a perfect example of that. “I think the thing that makes me myself is my […]

Spiro’s Brynleigh Graham – Basketball Spotlight – Wright’s Sunset Corner

Spiro senior center Brynleigh Graham is focused on rounding out her game as she closes her high school career and prepares for the next level. Her goals this season go beyond just putting up numbers in the paint. “My personal goals this season are to continue developing my inside game while also improving my outside […]

Panama’s Dax Frye – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Mitchell Rentals

DAX FRYE – BREAKING BARRIERS By Michael Bray Many things influence a person in their life, shaping them to be what they become. In the case of Dax Frye, who plays basketball for the Panama Razorbacks, there is no question about the source of his.  “It’s my family due to their influences and pushing me […]