Putnam City North’s Layla Shomo – Basketball Spotlight

Putnam City North’s Layla Shomo Freshman shooting guard Layla Shomo is one of the underclassmen to watch on the Putnam City North basketball team. She has played the game for about seven years now and is dedicated to excelling in it. “Layla is a tough competitor who plays with high energy,” said head coach Logan […]

Guthrie’s Addison Long – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Boutique 206

Guthrie’s Addison Long By Ivy Knapp Guthrie High School sophomore Addison Long has been dedicated to basketball since she first picked up the sport in second grade. She was inspired by the TV show Liv and Maddie, and the character Maddie quickly became someone she looked up to. That early interest turned into something she […]

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 […]

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 […]

Putnam City North’s Jayla Constant – Athlete Spotlight

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 state championship after a hard […]