Hugo’s Ka’Marien Pugh-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Ed Wallace Ford
Pain does not last forever, but the lessons learned while working through it can. That is a mindset Hugo High School senior Ka’Marien Pugh has developed through football and the challenges he has faced along the way. Instead of allowing difficult moments to stop him, Pugh has learned to keep moving forward. “One thing I […]
Hugo’s Derek Frost-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Ed Wallace Ford
Whether he is competing in an Academic Bowl match, working through college coursework or traveling halfway around the world, Hugo High School senior Derek Frost has made the most of opportunities to learn, compete and experience something new. Frost is concurrently enrolled at Murray State College and has been part of Hugo’s Academic Bowl program […]
Hugo’s Carissa McComb-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge
A fire baton routine at the Oklahoma FFA State Convention gave Carissa McComb a moment she will always remember. Of everything she has experienced in high school, the Hugo senior said performing that routine is the accomplishment she is proudest of. It reflected the confidence she has developed through band and color guard. “Band has […]
Antlers’ Ethan Williams-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge
A perfectly executed play can create the kind of moment an athlete remembers long after the final whistle. Antlers High School senior Ethan Williams experienced one of those moments last season against Henryetta. Williams and his teammates ran a hook-and-ladder play they had practiced, and everything came together when it mattered. “One of the accomplishments […]
Hugo’s Jayka Santillan-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by B4J Construction
Before every game, Jayka Santillan takes a walk across the field. It is a simple routine for the Hugo High School senior quarterback, but one that gives him a few quiet moments before his attention shifts to coverages, play calls and leading the Buffaloes’ offense. “My game day tradition is to walk the field before […]
Caddo’s Harlee Taylor-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Nick Watson Steel Construction
The pressure that comes with standing in the pitching circle has taught Caddo High School senior Harlee Taylor plenty about softball — and about herself. As a pitcher, Taylor knows how quickly a game can begin to feel like it rests on her shoulders. Learning to handle those moments has been an important part of […]
Caddo’s Gage Vaughn-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Penz Angus Ranch
Winning has been a big part of Gage Vaughn’s high school career, but some of the Caddo High School senior’s favorite memories have happened long after the competition ended. Vaughn competes in softball and wrestling and has been part of six championship runs — four in softball and two in wrestling. She has also finished […]
Kingston’s Kate Ratzlaff-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Refuge Behavioral Health
There is rarely a quiet moment when Kate Ratzlaff is behind the plate. The Kingston High School junior is constantly communicating, reading the field and making sure her teammates are ready for the next pitch. Ratzlaff embraces that responsibility. “I enjoy the pregame hype sessions, and I love being a leader and the responsibility that […]
Atoka’s Katlyn Holloway-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Blondies Aesthetics
Behind the plate, Katlyn Holloway sees the entire softball field in front of her. But for the Atoka High School junior, some of the toughest parts of catching have little to do with what happens around her. The challenge is staying composed when a pitch, play or inning does not go as planned. “The most […]
Kingston’s Madi Hammond-Athlete Spotlight
Kingston High School sophomore Madi Hammond embraces the fast pace and constant challenges of softball, whether she is making a split-second play in the infield, pitching or stepping to the plate as a switch hitter and slapper. Hammond plays third base, shortstop, second base and right-handed pitcher for the varsity team. Third base presents a […]