Antlers’ Chandler Joslin – Football Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
CHANDLER JOSLIN-ANTLERS As the Antlers Bearcats enter the football playoffs and his football career winds down, senior Chandler Joslin took some time to reminisce about his football playing days at Antlers from the beginning. “My uncle played football, and my parents got me into it when I was in third grade. I also play baseball, but I like football best because I get to hit […]
Clayton Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Basketball Teams – Presented by Pine Cellular
CLAYTON BULLDOGS BOYS SHAWN MCGLONE 13-12 Shawn McGlone is the latest in what has been a revolving door of coaches at Clayton over the past few years. And with the graduation of seven players, he knows this will be a challenging year. “We’re starting over, building chemistry and going from the foundation up with a new system […]
Rattan Rams Basketball Team – Presented by Kiamichi Family Medical Center
RATTAN RAMS BOYS Coach: MICHAEL CLAY 23-24 Record: 28-4 With three returning starters and a talented mix of seniors and underclassmen, head coach Michael Clay is gearing up for a competitive season. “I expect us to play an up-tempo, man-to-man defense and use our athletes to cause turnovers for easier buckets,” Clay said. He believes his […]
Hugo Buffaloes Basketball Team – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo
HUGO BUFFALOES BOYS Coach: DARNELL SHANKLIN 23-24 Record: 11-16 The Hugo Buffaloes boys basketball team enters the 2024 season ready for tough competition and prepared for growth. Led by head coach Darnell Shanklin, the team is young, with just two seniors, but boasts athleticism and determination. “Our team understands we’ll be playing more 4A, 5A, and 6A […]
Coalgate Lady Wildcats Basketball Team – Presented by SafeGuard Insurance Solutions
COALGATE WILDCATS GIRLS Coach: NATASHA HALEY 23-24 Record: 5-21 The Coalgate Wildcats, led by coach Natasha Haley, are a team primed for growth and determined to build on last year’s experience. This young roster is packed with promising talent and players dedicated to hard work. At the forefront is Destiny Grant (Jr., SG/SF), a player who […]
Coalgate Wildcats Basketball Team – Presented by SafeGuard Insurance Solutions
COALGATE WILDCATS BOYS Coach: JOSH TALLEY 23-24 Record: 2-21 Under the leadership of head coach Josh Talley, the Coalgate Wildcats are entering the season with determination to turn things around. Coming off a challenging season, they have put in the work, and are more focused than ever. The goal this year is to play hard […]
Durant’s Callaway Nabors – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank
CALLAWAY NABORS-DURANT Playing basketball was something that was probably inevitable for Durant High School senior Callaway Nabors. “My dad played some high school basketball, and my mom was a good basketball and softball player who could have played either in college but chose to pursue softball, so I guess playing basketball was probably in the cards all along. “ […]
Durant’s Jeremiah Adams – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Jeremiah Adams, an agricultural education teacher at Durant High School and Durant Middle School, brings dedication and enthusiasm to his classroom. With his wife, Kayla Adams, who is also a teacher, they balance busy lives raising three children: Riggin, 11; Tinley, 7; and Dutton, 2. Together, they are committed to their students and the agricultural community. […]
Durant’s Kayla Adams – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Kayla Adams, an agricultural education teacher at Durant High School, is dedicated to fostering a love for agriculture among her students. With her husband, Jeremiah, also an agricultural educator, the couple is deeply embedded in the school and community, sharing their passion for the field with their three children—Riggin, 11; Tinley, 7; and Dutton, 2. […]
DURANT AREA UNDERCLASSMEN TO WATCH – Presented by 49th Street Veterinary Clinic
Boys Basketball Micheal Harper – Atoka Entering his freshman season, Micheal is extremely athletic and has a great feel for the game. He should make a major impact for the Wampus Cats this season. Joseph Flores – Durant Playing point guard, Flores averaged 4.1 points as a freshman last season. With another year under his […]