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, […]

Deer Creek’s Paityn Jones – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salon W

Most incoming freshmen at the Class 6A or 5A varsity levels are simply trying to find their way to the gym and not make mistakes. For Deer Creek’s Paityn Jones, the goal is to help the team win now in any way possible. Her confidence as a player has shown her teammates and upperclassmen that […]

Bethel Lady Wildcats – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Eric’s Pharmacy

BETHEL LADY WILDCATS Coach: TARA SATTERFIELD 2024-25 Record: 15-14 OUTLOOK The cupboards are full for head coach Tara Satterfield and the Lady Wildcats. “With all five starters returning and healthy, and some added depth from the freshmen class, we are working hard with some big goals in front us. This team is locked in and […]

Shawnee’s Angel Tehauno – Basketball Spotlight

Some players measure a season by stats. For Shawnee’s Angel Tehauno, the measurement is much simpler: progress. He sums up his mindset in one sentence— “My personal goal this season is just to improve every day. I want to grow in all areas of my game, stay consistent, and get better each time I step […]

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 […]