Yukon’s Wes Ankrom – Teacher Spotlight
Yukon Teacher Spotlight Wes Ankrom By Ivy Knapp For the past 26 years, Mr. Wes Ankrom has been making a huge impact on Yukon Schools. He started teaching back in 2000 and has spent his entire career at Yukon High School. When asked what keeps him here after all these years, his answer is the […]
El Reno’s Kason Haydon – Basketball Spotlight
El Reno’s Kason Haydon By Elizabeth Contreras Just before the opening tip of the state tournament, Kason Haydon exchanged a silent signal with his dad, a wink that spoke volumes. Inside the Big House, with the crowd rising and the lights glaring down, Haydon stood at midcourt and searched the stands. Moments before the ball […]
Putnam City North’s Jayla Constant – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Boutique 206
Putnam City North’s Jayla Constant Coming off a state championship, Putnam City North and head coach Logan Martin are poised for another big year thanks to dynamic players like Jayla Constant. Now a senior, Constant and her teammates are not resting on the success of last season. “My favorite moment is when we won a […]
Bethel’s Ava Gascon – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shawnee Beauty and Barber College
At Bethel High School, senior Ava Gascon has built a reputation as an intense competitor, a dependable leader, and an athlete who plays with purpose in everything she does. As a two-sport standout, roaming the outfield for the Lady Wildcats softball team and commanding the floor as a point guard in basketball, Gascon has embraced […]
Meeker’s Aiden Hessman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Randy Bowen Chevrolet GMC
Meeker Public Schools senior Aiden Hessman has built his high school legacy on versatility, drive, and a steady commitment to doing things the right way. A two-sport athlete in basketball and golf, Hessman embraces the challenge of competing year-round, always willing to play “a little bit of everything” when his team needs him. That team-first […]
Meeker’s Anna Standlee – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Pure Nutrition Shawnee & Sand Creek Farm
Momentum can define a senior season, and for Meeker standout Anna Standlee, that momentum comes from the goals she refuses to compromise on. As she steps into her final year wearing a Meeker uniform, she’s driven by purpose. “My personal goal this year is to make All State and be a leader on and off […]
Strothers Michael Kanard – Basketball Spotlight
For Strother senior Michael Kanard, basketball is more than a sport; it’s a promise. A promise to work hard, stay disciplined, and make his family proud. As a small forward for the Mustangs, Michael has grown into a reliable leader whose game reflects years of dedication, long weeks of training, and countless AAU weekends spent […]
Bowlegs’ Cayxin Parsons – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Arrow Pump & Supply
Some players talk about changing a program. Others step onto the court determined to live it. Bowlegs junior guard Cayxin Parsons (5-10) belongs firmly in the second group, driven by a clear mission and an unwavering belief in what his team can become. As he puts it plainly, “Lead the school further than it’s been.” […]
Varnum Lady Whippets – Basketball Preview – Presented by White Roofing
VARNUM LADY WHIPPETS Coach: JON M. HADLEY 2024-25 Record: 17-11 The Varnum Lady Whippets enter the 2024-2025 season with renewed energy, heightened expectations, and a strong mix of experience and youthful talent. After finishing 17-11 a year ago, the program extended its impressive streak of Area Tournament appearances to thirteen straight seasons and secured its […]
Mcloud’s Emma Eslinger – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman
Mcloud High School sophomore Emma Eslinger has quickly emerged as one of the school’s most driven and versatile athletes, excelling in both basketball and soccer. Whether she’s knocking down shots as a shooting guard or controlling the midfield on the pitch, Eslinger carries herself with a rare level of competitiveness and maturity for her age, […]