Hugo’s Dakerrious Wilson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo
Dakerrious Wilson, a senior at Hugo High School, is passionate about sports and cherishes time spent with friends and family. “I’m 17, I love playing sports, and I enjoy hanging out with friends and family,” he says. His journey in baseball began with inspiration from his older brother. “My big brother inspired me to play. Just watching […]
Atoka’s Luke Morris – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
For Luke Morris, soccer has always been more than a game—it’s a connection to family and community. Growing up in Atoka, Luke was inspired by his older brother, whose games he watched eagerly as a child. “I started playing soccer because my brother played, and I would always get to watch him. I wanted to […]
Durant’s Lou Ann Lively – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
For 25 years, Lou Ann Lively has been an integral part of Durant High School, teaching Health Science I to students in grades 9 through 12. Her class introduces students to the health profession, and she draws on 16 years of experience in the medical field to provide real-world insights. “I teach the beginning of the […]
Durant’s Jimmie Wyrick – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Jimmie Wyrick has been shaping young minds and inspiring student-athletes for 22 years, and for the past two years, he’s brought his passion and enthusiasm to Durant High School. Jimmie teaches Physical Science and is deeply invested in the Durant Lions community, a move he and his wife, LeaAnn Wyrick—also a teacher at the high school—made with […]
Madill’s Dahlia Marris – Softball Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank of Madill
When Dahlia Marris reflects on her softball career, it’s not just the wins or stats that come to mind—it’s the relationships. “I love meeting new people and making new friends everywhere I go,” said the Madill High School senior. Her ability to connect with others has made her a key part of her team both […]
Madill’s James Valadez – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank of Madill
A first home run is a moment every baseball player remembers, and for James Valadez, it was a milestone that solidified his love for the game. “Hitting my first home run was definitely a fun moment,” he shared. Now a senior at Madill High School, James continues to make memories on and off the field while […]
Atoka’s Remington Hendon – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
Every athlete remembers their beginnings, and for Remington Hendon, it started when he joined a T-ball team at the age of five. “I started playing baseball at the age of five by joining this T-ball team in my hometown, Coalgate, which is just a few miles north of my current school, Atoka High School,” he explained. […]
Atoka Wampus Cats Baseball Team – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
The Atoka Wampus Cats baseball team enters the 2024 season with a balanced roster of seasoned leaders and promising young talent. Head coach Trevor Cook emphasizes the team’s commitment to growth and competition, making daily improvement the central focus. “Our team has a good mix of older and younger players,” said Cook. “We’re going to […]
Coalgate Wildcats Baseball Team – Presented by SafeGuard Insurance Solutions
The Coalgate Wildcats are gearing up for the 2024 season with a determined mindset and a mix of youthful energy and veteran leadership. Head coach David Cagle is optimistic about the team’s potential, emphasizing their dedication to improvement. “We are a young team, but we do have some experience with our older guys,” said Cagle. […]
Antlers’ Keaton Kellum – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
For Keaton Kellum, baseball began at six years old when he stepped onto a tee-ball field and discovered his love for the game. “Baseball is a game of failure, and from failure, you learn,” Keaton shares. That lesson has stuck with him throughout his career, shaping his approach both on and off the field. The […]