Arapaho-Butler’s Malley Baker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Orthopedics
Senior golfer Malley Baker is still relatively new to the sport, but the Arapaho-Butler High School standout has already embraced the challenge of leading the Lady Indians on the course. Baker, a senior, said her biggest inspirations are close to home. “My parents because they have given me opportunities and have supported me,” Baker said. […]
Hobart’s Rylee Herbst – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McCollom Market and Small Town Tees
Rylee Herbst is a standout 10th grader at Hobart High School, known for her versatility and drive across multiple sports. Whether she’s racing through the finish line in cross country and track, perfecting her swing on the golf course, or leading cheers from the sidelines, Rylee brings the same level of focus and enthusiasm to […]
Verden’s Easton Edwards – Athlete Spotlight
Verden junior Easton Edwards is doing a lot more than filling a spot on the Tigers’ baseball roster. A versatile do-it-all player and key piece of Verden’s lineup, he’s emerged as one of the program’s most important contributors as the Tigers look to build on recent success. Edwards, a member of the Class of 2027, […]
Lindsay’s Ava Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by American Exchange Bank
For Lindsay High School freshman golfer Ava Thomas, the game is about more than scorecards and swing mechanics. It is an opportunity to honor her faith; her family and the values they have instilled in her. “Jesus inspires me to be thankful for the opportunities I get and to take the opportunities and use them […]
Chickasha’s Reed Wilkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Far Credit of Western Oklahoma
For Chickasha High School sophomore Reed Wilkins, success comes from learning to balance competing demands while staying grounded in what matters most. As a varsity basketball player for the Fightin’ Chicks and an active member of the school’s FFA chapter, Wilkins has discovered that excelling in multiple areas requires more than just talent — it […]
Tipton’s Daytyn Huff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Football is more than just a game for Tipton’s Daytyn Huff. It’s about brotherhood, accountability and the lessons learned from facing pressure head-on. The Tipton High School sophomore plays defensive end and guard for the Tigers varsity squad, positions that demand both finesse and physical dominance. Guard presents his biggest challenge. “Guard is the most challenging […]
Chickasha’s Kenzie Mowery – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
This year’s cross country season marked a triumphant return to a sport she hadn’t competed in since middle school for Chickasha High School senior Kenzie Mowery. “This year God gifted me with a healthy and wonderful cross country season, considering that this was my first year back to the sport since middle school,” Mowery said. The […]
Hollis’ Kreid McQueen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
On spring afternoons in Hollis, it is hard to miss Kreid McQueen’s voice cutting through the chatter from the dugout or the pop of a fastball in his catcher’s mitt. A senior for the Hollis High School Tigers, McQueen has become one of the anchors of the varsity baseball team, splitting time between catcher and shortstop while embracing […]
Navajo’s Tilden Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Tilden Smith has learned to embrace pressure, whether he’s standing at first base or stepping into the show ring with his heifers. The Navajo High School junior plays first base for the Indians’ varsity baseball team while juggling multiple Future Farmers of America activities, including livestock showing, livestock judging, shooting sports and public speaking. “In […]
Elk City High School’s Rhaziah Reese – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Barber Dyson Ford
Freshman sprinter Rhaziah Reese is quickly making a name for himself on the Elk City High School boys track team, but he says his motivation starts at home. The ninth-grader points to his mother, Shena, as the person who keeps him grounded and focused as he navigates his first year of high school competition. “My mom Shena, she inspires me […]