Elk City-Clinton Area Players to Watch: Presented by Great Plains Orthopedics
BASEBALL Blane Miller – CordellBlane Miller is a senior leader on this year’s squad. He plays shortstop, catcher, and he is Cordell’s top pitcher. He has a competitiveness about him that is a great asset to a team that is young. He will be the ace on the mound and one of the top hitters […]
Elk City’s Jayden Manning – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank
Many people play golf as a form of recreation. But Jayden Manning plays golf for Elk City High School and she says that being a successful golfer is not just about the physical work that she has to put in.“Golf is a sport that is more mental than it is physical,” she said. “With the […]
Sayre’s Faith Bales – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank
There are many benefits to being a part of a team. You learn how to work with a group of people towards a common goal. Along with that, Faith Bales says that she has enjoyed building relationships with her teammates.“It has been such an amazing opportunity to be able to cheer with my team,” Bales […]
Elk City’s Edgar Armendariz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Paul Jones Drug
For Edgar Armendariz, wrestling has shaped more than his athletic career—it has built his character, strengthened his discipline, and fueled his drive to succeed. The Elk City High School senior finished his final season by qualifying for the state tournament, marking a proud milestone in his wrestling journey. Armendariz started wrestling in seventh grade, inspired […]
Elk City’s Wyatt McConnell – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Paul Jones Drug
Current outfielder for the Elk City varsity baseball team, Wyatt McConnell, is more than just a student-athlete. McConnell is a member of FFA, a group he joined as a freshman. Now a senior, McConnell said he plans to continue studying in agriculture in college. “My plans after graduation are to attend Oklahoma State University and […]
Elk City Teacher – Jamie Swartwood – Presented by Moxy Realty
Jamie Swartwood is a teacher at Elk City High School. While she was not always sure about what her career path would be, as she reflects, it seems that she was destined to be an educator. “I always said I wasn’t going to be a teacher, but looking back, I think I was always a […]
Elk City’s FCA All-State Bryce Mouse – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust of Elk City
Sport: Baseball “FCA is important to me because it gives me an avenue to reach others for Christ in my school and team. It also gives me opportunities to grow my boldness for Christ by presenting speaking opportunities and leadership opportunities. It has equipped me with all the necessary resources and experiences to grow in […]
Sayre’s Zane Allen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank & Trust Of Elk City
When a high school student competes in a sports program, they have to do more than just work on their sport and try to get better. They also have to be solid students in the classroom so they are not ineligible to compete. Zane Allen is a senior at Sayre and he says that he […]
Sayre’s Rocky Willis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Sayre National
Each athlete who competes at the high school level works hard to be at their best. But along with working on their skills, they also have to ensure that their grades are good and that they are doing their classwork to keep themselves eligible. For Sayre’s Rocky Willis, it can mean some late nights, but […]
Cordell’s Birdie Brown – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Harper Veterinary Services
***Photo Info: (L to R: Birdies sister and coach, Megan Brown, Birdie, and her brother Heston Brown) There can be a number of bumps in the road during the span of an athlete’s career. Whether it is a minor slump or a major injury, it can take a lot of work to overcome and work […]