Holdenville’s Tenetke Lowe – Basketball Spotlight
Leadership isn’t defined by age, stats, or spotlight moments—it’s defined by how you carry yourself when others are watching. For Holdenville junior Tenetke Lowe, being that example is the foundation of his season. As he puts it, he wants to “be a better example to others on the team and help the team go further […]
Holdenville’s Russell “R.J.” Lowe Jr. – Basketball Spotlight
Great competitors often separate themselves long before the scoreboard does, and for Holdenville sophomore Russell “R.J.” Lowe Jr., that edge begins with the goals he sets for himself. As he puts it plainly, “be a great teammate, average 20 points and take a lot of charges.” R.J. brings that mentality into a Holdenville locker room […]
Shawnee’s Daley Rice – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Veriscapes Design Group
Shawnee’s Daley Rice By Elizabeth Contreras Shawnee High School senior Daley Rice found herself constantly immersed in basketball from an early age. Influenced by her sister, Rice has been playing since the first grade. “I was first drawn to basketball when my sister started playing in 7th grade, and since then I’ve always been surrounded […]
Dale’s Skylar Anderson – Basketball Spotlight
Dale High School senior Skylar Anderson has built her reputation on grit, discipline, and an unwavering drive to be great. As the point guard for the Lady Pirates, Skylar is the engine that keeps her team moving, motivated by one powerful thought: her fear of being average. That mindset has fueled countless hours of extra […]
Dale’s Daley Lang – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Clint Parker & Associates, PLLC
Few athletes in Oklahoma carry a résumé as decorated, or a competitive fire as fierce, as Dale High School senior Daley Lang. A dual-sport standout in basketball and softball, Daley has carved out a legacy built on relentless effort, championship moments, and the drive to honor the people who motivate her most. Daley plays right […]
Bethels Lexi Tucker – Basketball Spotlight
Some athletes step onto the court with fire. Others step on with purpose. For Bethel senior Lexi Tucker, this season is about both — fire in her game, purpose in her heart. As she says, “My goals for this season are to be a positive role model for the underclassmen and to surpass all of […]
Dale’s Peyton Bays – Basketball Spotlight
When sophomore guard Peyton Bays steps onto the court for Dale High School, she does it with a clear purpose in mind: “My personal goal is to do the best at my role to help my team be successful.” That focus has helped her grow into a reliable scoring option and a steady presence for […]
Bethel’s Trinity Branham – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Crosstimbers Roofing and Construction
As a freshman at Bethel, Trinity Branham is already carving out a name for herself as a driven, competitive, and deeply motivated athlete. Splitting her year between softball, where she holds down third base, and basketball, where she battles in the post, Trinity has quickly shown she isn’t just participating in sports; she’s committed to […]
Strothers De’Angelo Fixico – Basketball Spotlight
Every season introduces a new player ready to rise, and for Strother freshman De’Angelo Fixico, this year is all about proving what hard work and hunger can build. His goals are as bold as his ambition, reflecting a young athlete already thinking bigger. “My personal goals this season is to start one of the games […]
Holdenville’s Rowdy Elkins – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Wright Water
Some athletes step into a season intent on doing more than scoring points—they aim to shape the culture of their team. For Holdenville sophomore Rowdy Elkins, this year is about stepping into that bigger purpose. As he puts it, his personal goals are simple but defining: “To become a leader of our team and evolve […]