Muskogee High School’s Marli Essex and Kinsley Wilson – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Groom
Muskogee High School’s Marli Essex and Kinsley Wilson Muskogee High School juniors Marli Essex and Kinsley Wilson have turned their long friendship into one of the Roughers’ most reliable doubles partnerships on the tennis court. The duo’s connection was built years before they ever shared the baseline. Essex and Wilson have been close friends since […]
Muskogee High School’s Adrian Billingsley – Track Spotlight – Presented by Groom
Muskogee High School’s Adrian Billingsley Muskogee High School senior hurdler Adrian Billingsley has built his track career on pressure — and learning how to thrive in it. From the 110- and 300-meter hurdles to key legs on the 4×200 and 4×400 relays, Billingsley has become one of the Roughers’ go-to competitors every time the gun goes off. […]
Fort Gibson’s Michael Martinez – Swim Spotlight – Presented by David Kolb, State Farm
FORT GIBSON’S MICHAEL MARTINEZ – MAKING WAVES IN THE WATER By Michael Bray Fort Gibson’s Michael Martinez has been swimming since his freshman year. His list of accolades are numerous. A 3-year state qualifier for varsity swim, 2-year state placer, 2023-Outstanding rookie of the year, most dedicated swimmer in 2024 & 2025. The list goes […]
Oktaha’s Raif Bacon – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by David Kolb, State Farm
RAIF BACON-OKTAHA Oktaha sophomore Raif Bacon is picking up where he left off last year on the court for the Tigers.“He started for us a freshman last year and is a real gym rat who has really improved his mid-range jump shot this year,” said coach Jason Edwards. “He works a lot on his own […]
Tahlequah Tigers – Cheer Preview – Presented by Kyle Grace, Shelter Insurance
TAHLEQUAH TIGERS CHEER 2025-26 The non-stop energy of the Tahlequah Tigers cheerleaders continues to create a powerful sense of school spirit. This year’s cheer athletically gifted squad has a renewed sense of purpose filled with momentum and depth under leadership of head coach Mandi Stafford, who says her squad is more prepared and more energized […]
Wagoner Bulldogs Basketball Preview – Presented by Roger Carter, Shelter Insurance
Wagoner boys Graduation is one of those things that all athletic teams have to contend with at some point or another and for the first time in a few years that reality hits home for the Wagoner Bulldogs this year as there will not be a player with the last name of Swanson on the […]
Eufaula Lady Ironheads – Basketball Preview – Presented by B & J Insurance Agency
EUFAULA GIRLS A change in defensive philosophy seemed to spark the Eufaula Lady Ironheads in the second half of last season and set things up nicely for second-year coach Jason Radomski moving into the 2025 season. “We started the season running a full court man-to-man defense, but we were 5-12 after the first tournament break. […]
2025 Poteau Lady Pirates – Basketball Preview – Presented by Sockey Insurance
POTEAU LADY PIRATES COACH: Jarrett Lowrimore Record: 3–21 OUTLOOK Entering his first season as head coach of the Poteau Lady Pirates, Jarrett Lowrimore is focused on laying a strong foundation built on daily improvement, effort, and culture. “We are looking to build a new culture and identity with this program as we enter my first […]
Heavener’s Ryland Roberts – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Roberts Realty Partners
Written by Michael Bray Ryland Roberts loves basketball, and for him it all started with a dream in third grade. “I was sitting in the living room with my family and they turned on a basketball game and right there I just fell in love with it,” Roberts said. “I loved the energy off of […]
Vype 3 Rivers Girls Top 100 Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
There are plenty of reasons for this select group to earn VYPE TOP 100 recognition entering the 2025 high school basketball season. These outstanding talents along with other hardwood heroes from across the state will compete for the annual title Miss Basketball Oklahoma presented by Shelter Insurance.