Durant’s Natalia Freeman – Academic Team Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Some competitors thrive under pressure, finding confidence not in speed alone but in preparation and purpose. For Natalia Freeman, being part of the Durant High School Academic Team has become exactly that kind of experience. “I became involved with the Academic Team after hearing about it and developing an interest in the activity,” she said. […]
Durant Lady Lions Soccer Team – Presented by RibCrib
The Durant Lady Lions girls’ soccer team enters the season with optimism and renewed focus under head coach Ryan Cook. “The Durant Lady Lions are excited for a new season of new opportunities,” Cook said. Reflecting on last year, he added, “We had an early playoff exit last year, but we returned many of our […]
Durant Academic Team – Presented by RibCrib
The Durant High School Academic Team, coached by Jackie McMichael, is entering a competitive stretch of the season as they prepare for postseason play. “The Durant academic team is gearing up for the area tournament coming up in January,” McMichael said. “They’ve been putting in time studying and sharpening their math skills to be more […]
Hugo’s Payton McClain – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Ed Wallace Ford of Hugo
For Hugo’s Payton McClain, basketball is more than just athleticism—it’s a mental challenge that he’s determined to master. “My personal goals for this season are to get better at the mental game,” McClain said. “Because as our coach Darnell Shanklin says, ‘the mental game is where it all starts.’ This means to make the right […]
Hugo’s Kacie Reynolds – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
There’s a certain energy that surrounds a senior season—an urgency, a sense of gratitude, and a determination to finish strong. For Hugo cheerleader Kacie Reynolds, that feeling has shaped every part of her final year. “My personal goals for this season are to make every moment count, since this is my last year, I want […]
Girls Basketball Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Amyah Howell (Ada)Named Freshman of the Year for the ADA Area, Amyah is a savvy point guard with excellent court vision and the ability to score in a variety of ways. Her high basketball IQ makes her a key playmaker for her team. Reagan Langley (Adair)Reagan has shown an impressive work ethic, putting in extra […]
OK Boys Basketball Players to Watch – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Aiden Victor (Afton)Aiden Victor is an outstanding young player who averaged 23 points per game as a sophomore and is poised to build on that success heading into the 2025–2026 season. He combines talent, confidence, and consistency, making him one of the top offensive threats in his class and a strong candidate for VYPE Top […]
Durant’s Abrianna Freeman – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Jim McGill State Farm
Momentum can define a season, and for Durant senior Abrianna Freeman, that momentum starts with her own drive. “My personal goal this season is to make All State,” she said, a standard that fuels every drill, every rep, and every possession. The Lady Lions have built a strong mindset heading into the year. “The team […]
Durant’s Emma Green – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Some seasons are defined not just by wins and losses, but by growth, healing, and purpose. For Durant senior Emma Green, this year is about all three. “My personal goals for this season are to grow as a player and as a person, and to create lifelong memories that I can take with me beyond […]
Durant Teacher Lori May – Presented by Simmons Bank
Some educators discover their calling early in life, but for Durant High School’s Lori May, that calling began in the most charming way—inside an old farmhouse classroom she created as a child. “I grew up playing school in an old farmhouseon our farm when I was in Elementary school,” she said. Armed with discarded textbooks her teachers […]