Altus’ Garrett Gribble – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic

Garrett Gribble is a multi-sport athlete who shows his skill year-round on the football field and the baseball diamond. This Altus High School senior’s determination and drive impact both his teams. Garrett is a team leader. Being an athlete has taught him discipline. The diversity of playing different sports has strengthened his athleticism, making him […]

2024 Mangum Softball Preview – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic

MANGUM TIGERS Coach: GENNY STIDHAM 17-14 OUTLOOK Mangum’s youth hasn’t stunted coach Genny Stidham’s optimism for the upcoming season. “The Mangum softball team will be extremely young this year with two seniors at the helm, three sophomores and 11 freshmen,” Stidham said. Brynne Woodress (Sr., P/INF), a Western Oklahoma State College commit, is one of […]

2024 Hobart Softball Preview – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic

HOBART BEARCATS Coach: BRYNE BINGHOM 17-13 OUTLOOK The Bearcats are on the cusp of something great this year. “The Lady ‘Cats return seven starters off a 17-win team last year that consisted of mostly freshmen and sophomore,” said head coach Bryne Binhghom, who returned to his alma mater during the offseason after a two-year stint […]

Duke’s Jackie Gable: Teacher Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic

Teaching English Language Arts to middle school students is no easy task. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Gable of Duke Public Schools takes on the task with pride. Seeing each of her students walk away feeling successful and confident is the goal she sets for her classroom. Teaching in any school means a certain amount of juggling classroom […]

2024 Altus Bulldogs Softball Preview – Presented by Bar S

ALTUS BULLDOGS Coach: JESSICA ROBINSON 14-19 OUTLOOK This year’s Altus Bulldogs roster is made up with some of southwest Oklahoma’s most talented athletes. “We have an outstanding senior group this year leading us [with] Maci Hayes, Jenna Blackford, Savannah Clothier, Hali Denton and Brooklyn Gambill,” head coach Jessica Robinson said. “We only lose three starters […]

Altus Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic

Football Braylin Hunt – Frederick Hunt looks to be ready to start this season as a sophomore. He recorded 20 tackles on defense and 120 rushing yards on offense last season and is expected to make a bigger contribution this season. Max Blanco – Grandfield Max will be a linebacker for Grandfield this season. He […]

2024 Frederick Football Preview – Presented by Southwest Crop Insurance

Coach: BRET TYLER SCHEDULE:9-6 – at Wellington9-13 – vs. Childress9-20 – at Vernon9-27 – at Minco10-4 – vs. Okemah10-11 – at Hobart10-17 – vs. Christian Heritage10-25 – at Wynnewood11-1 – vs. Walters11-8 – vs. Stratford LAST 8 YEARS:2023 – 6-52022 – 8-42021 – 5-52020 – 9-32019 – 9-32018 – 8-32017 – 4-62016 – 1-8 OFFENSEEntering […]

2024 Mangum Football Preview – Presented by Southwest Crop Insurance

Coach: SAM POWERS SCHEDULE:9-6 – at Wilson9-13 – vs. Hobart9-20 – at Watonga9-27 – vs. Apache10-4 – vs. SW Covenant10-11 – at Mooreland10-17 – at Cordell10-25 – vs. Texhoma11-1 – at Thomas11-8 – at Carnegie LAST 8 YEARS:2023 – 8-32022 – 7-42021 – 8-32020 – 5-42019 – 11-22018 – 5-62017 – 6-52016 – 6-4OFFENSEEntering this […]