Bishop McGuinness’ Kash Cooper – Athlete Spotlight
The Lady Irish enter the new season with some new faces. One of which has been turning heads since her arrival. When Kash Cooper transferred from Heritage Hall, the Lady Irish immediately gained a player who is willing to work hard and dedicate herself to the team. Folding into the mix was easy for Cooper […]
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 […]
Southern Nazarene University’s Dr. Stephoni Case
Southern Nazarene University continues to be a leader in post-graduate education through their master and doctorate programs. The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL) is designed by educators for educators. According to SNU.edu, the MAEL program is described as, “Refine your leadership skills in education, grades K-12. Students enrolled in the Master of Arts […]
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 […]
Luther’s Tinsley Wiley – Basketball Spotlight
Some freshmen arrive on campus simply happy to adjust. Luther’s Tinsley Wiley arrived ready to compete. Even in her first year of high-school basketball, she knows exactly what she wants and how she plans to get there. As she puts it, “My personal goals this season are to become a complete player and leader 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 […]
Dale’s Shelby Haysmer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Streets, LLC
By: Amina Washington Shelby Haysmer is a freshman attending Dale High School, playing basketball for the Lady Pirates. She grew up watching older girls play basketball and knew it was something she wanted to do. Now that she’s become a player, she appreciates the fact that she can now play for little kids, inspiring them […]
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 […]
Choctaw’s Aliyah Duval – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Central
Choctaw’s Aliyah Duval By Trina Walker Aliyah Duval is proud to represent Choctaw High School basketball because she knows she is representing a program with high standards. This pushes her to be the best she can be, both academically and athletically. Duval is a senior at CHS with confidence in her abilities on the basketball […]