2026 Choctaw Lady Yellowjackets – Slow-Pitch Softball Preview
Choctaw Lady Yellowjackets Slow-Pitch Softball With a core of experienced seniors and rising underclassmen, Choctaw High School’s varsity slow-pitch softball team enters the new season focused on chemistry, leadership and another deep postseason run. Head coach Lindsey Mudgett said the Lady Yellowjackets’ strength starts with how much they enjoy playing together. “We are excited to […]
2026 Choctaw Yellowjackets – Baseball Preview
Choctaw Yellowjacket Baseball Choctaw High School’s varsity baseball program enters the new season with heightened expectations after back-to-back Class 6A state tournament appearances under head coach Shane Hawk. With several key players returning, the Yellowjackets aim to push deeper into the postseason and build on what has quickly become one of the area’s most consistent […]
Bethany’s Eli Marquez – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by CADE Construction
Bethany’s Eli Marquez For Bethany senior Eli Marquez, soccer has always been a constant part of his life ever since he was four years old. The game of soccer quickly turned into a passion that has followed him through every stage of his athletic career. “My love of soccer started with church league at four […]
Heritage Hall’s Denton Suthers – Athlete Spotlight
Inspired by his parents and motivated by his teammates, Heritage Hall’s Denton Suthers is one of the top guards for the Chargers this season. Last year Suthers accounted for 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals a game. “My favorite thing about my team at Heritage Hall would have to be the togetherness […]
Heritage Hall’s Anna Walker – Athlete Spotlight
By Elizabeth Contreras Junior Anna Walker doesn’t need to be loud to be felt on the field. Her impact shows up in the spaces she finds, the passes she threads and the way her teammates trust her when the game gets tight. At Heritage Hall, she has become the kind of player to settle things […]
Bethany’s Jozzy Hernandez – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Xtreme Granite, Tile & Remodeling
Bethany’s Jozzy Hernandez Bethany High School sophomore forward and midfielder Jozzy Hernandez has quickly become one of the faces of a rising varsity girls soccer program. Hernandez splits time between the forward line and midfield, roles she said demand full concentration from whistle to whistle. “I play forward/midfield,” Hernandez said. “I would say the hardest […]
Holdenville’s Darcy Shepherd – Basketball Spotlight
Holdenville’s Darcy Shepherd By Elizabeth Contreras From the outside, stepping into a new role can look easy. On the court, though, it means learning under pressure, getting comfortable with discomfort, and growing as you go. For this season’s point guard, Darcy Shepherd, that journey has been exactly that, a steady rise built on confidence, family […]
Strother’s Gracey Rich – Softball Spotlight
Strother’s Gracey Rich By Rose Hutchins Gracey Rich, a sophomore at Strother High School, competes in both softball and basketball, making her presence known as a pitcher and utility player on the softball field. She’s had a passion for the game since she was four years old. The sport has shaped not only the athlete […]
North Rock Creek’s Kassidy Streber – Athlete Spotlight
North Rock Creek’s Kassidy Streber North Rock Creek High School’s Kassidy Streber is proving that a busy schedule is no barrier to success, balancing varsity softball with a full slate of responsibilities in FFA. A driven student-athlete, she is learning to juggle long days at practice with early mornings in the barn, determined to excel […]
Cashion’s Caroline Oakley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Enlow Tractor Auction
By Elizabeth ContrerasThere are seasons that define players by minutes and stats, and then there are seasons that reveal leaders. This one did the latter. After six years in the Cashion basketball program, Caroline Oakley carries a profound respect for the athletes who came before her.“While I’ve been a part of the program for six […]