Antlers’ Colton Sorrells – Golf Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Colton Sorrells has spent most of his high school career on the football field and in the weight room, but this year, he decided to try something new. “Football and powerlifting were the only sports I have played in high school up until now,” he said. Now, he’s embracing the challenge of the game and […]
Antlers’ Karlee Callahan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Karlee Callahan grew up on the softball field. “I am a sophomore and I play softball, basketball, and cheer for Antlers High School,” she said. “My dad introduced me to softball when I was three, he played baseball his entire life.” From the moment she picked up a glove, she hasn’t stopped chasing greatness. “My […]
Hugo’s Dakerrious Wilson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo
Not every athlete discovers their passion for a sport on their own—sometimes, inspiration comes from family. “My big brother inspired me to play,” said Hugo High School’s Dakerrious Wilson. “Just watching him when I was little made me want to play, and I grew a passion for the game.” That early influence turned into a deep love […]
Coalgate’s Bryson Stowe – Track Spotlight – Presented by SafeGuard Insurance Solutions
Some athletes grow into their sport over time, and for Bryson Stowe, track didn’t click right away—but when it did, everything changed. “I started running track in middle school. I didn’t really care for it much, but when I got into high school, I got some great coaches and a great team that really helped […]
Durant’s Will Robinson – FCA All-State – Presented by Simmons Bank
The loss of a great man is always cause for mourning and celebration. We at FCAmourn the loss of Coach Will Robinson and his daughter CJ, while acknowledging his contributions and influence on those he encountered along the way.Will is affectionately remembered as a genuinely nice guy. A coach who believed in his players untilthey […]
Durant’s Ryan Cook – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
For Ryan Cook, education is about more than just teaching facts—it’s about shaping independent thinkers who want to improve the world. “I like working with students to develop them into independent critical thinkers who want to improve the world,” he said. As a world history and psychology teacher at Durant High School, as well as […]
Kingston Redskins Golf Team – Presented by First United Bank
KINGSTON GIRLS GOLF After being dormant for a while, there will finally be a girl’s golf team at Kingston High School this year. “It’s been about five years since we’ve had a girls’ team and the biggest challenge has been finding girls who are interested in golf and then getting them to come out and hopefully develop a love for the game,” […]
Atoka’s Jordan Hill – Track Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
The starting blocks, the steady breath, the anticipation of the gun—track has been a part of Jordan Hill’s life for as long as she can remember. “I have been running track since third grade in the county track meets,” she said. Over the years, her passion for the sport has only grown, pushing her to become […]
Atoka’s Jaxson Scott – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
Jaxson Scott’s journey in baseball didn’t start with instant love for the game. “I pitch and play third base,” he said. “I started playing at around four or five because it interested me the most, but I didn’t fall in love with the sport until my freshman year.” That turning point helped shape the competitor […]
Silo’s Addi Tyner – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Ellis Stone Company
ADDI TYNER-SILO It’s all about dancing for Silo High School senior Addi Tyner. And dancing has led to cheerleading for Addi who is the winner of the VYPE Ada/Pauls Valley area cheer poll. “I was so surprised to hear that I won, I told my family when I was nominated, and they went to work to reach […]