Stigler Panthers Football Preview – Presented by Dunn Ford Company

STIGLER PANTHERS Coach: KEVIN WILKETT 5-6 OFFENSE After 15 years with the Panthers program as an assistant including the last three seasons as the offensive coordinator, Kevin Wilkett takes charge of the Stigler program as head coach and welcomes experienced “game changers” on both sides of the football to chase a 10th consecutive season of reaching the state playoffs. VYPE […]

Porum Panthers Softball Preview – Presented by CROSS

PORUM PANTHERS Coach: KEELY HALLMAN Last Year:  25-8 OUTLOOK In 2023 the Porum Panthers were just one game short of making it to the state tournament, losing to state runner-up Red Oak in the super regionals. As 2024 gets underway, the Panthers return a good nucleus of players from that team that went 25-8 but […]

Webbers Falls Warriors Football Preview – Presented by CROSS

WEBBERS FALL WARRIORS Coach: TRENT HOLT 9-3 OFFENSE For four years the Webbers Falls Warriors rode the talent of Maddux Shelby to the playoffs in three of the last four years including the second-round last season. With over 900 yards rushing each of the last two years, Shelby was the workhorse for the Warriors. But he is one of those graduating […]

Warner Eagles Football Preview – Presented by CROSS

WARNER EAGLES Coach: CADE SHEARWOOD 3-7 OFFENSE The Eagles are anxious to fly the nest and kickoff the 2024 campaign with a renewed sense of winning expectations as Cade Shearwood takes the whistle as head coach following a 3-year stint in the same position as Stigler.  The high energy of the Eagles mentor is without a doubt contagious […]

Checotah Wildcats Football Preview – Presented by CROSS

CHECOTAH WILDCATS ZAC ROSS 7-4 OFFENSE After making it to the playoffs last year out of a very competitive district, the Checotah Wildcats find themselves with a few new district opponents this year as they try to maintain the momentum they established last season. Heading up the returning starters for the Wildcats will be OU-commit Elijah Thomas (6-2, […]

Gore Lady Pirates Softball Preview – Presented by Gore Family Clinic 

GORE LADY PIRATES Coach: MIKE RANDOLPH 9-18 OUTLOOK The Gore Lady Pirates are set to tackle the season with a blend of young talent and experienced leadership. “This year, we have a young team, but we have a lot of talent,” head coach Mike Randolph said. The offense will be anchored by junior pitcher Cheyenne […]

Gore Pirates Football Preview – Presented by Gore Family Clinic 

GORE PIRATES Coach: BRANDON ELLIS 2023 RECORD: 9-3 OFFENSE After what was supposed to be a rebuilding year under new coach Brandon Ellis in 2023, the Pirates exceeded all expectations by advancing to the second round of the playoffs with just one returning starter on offense. And with nine players that either started or had […]