Elk City’s Kirbey Mouse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank
Junior Kirbey Mouse enters her final high school tennis season as Elk City’s most seasoned varsity player, ready to guide a new generation from the baseline. “I am most proud of winning tennis academic state my sophomore season,” Mouse said. That success came with lessons that reach beyond the scoreboard. “Tennis has taught me that you […]
Elk City’s Josie McConnell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank
Freshman singles player Josie McConnell is still new to the Elk City High School tennis program, but she is already embracing the work and mentality it takes to compete. She said tennis has reshaped how she thinks about competition and confidence. “Tennis has taught me mindset is one of your most important tools,” McConnell said. “In […]
Elk City’s Anna Price – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank Elk City
Junior golfer Anna Price approaches every round at Elk City High School with a mindset built on encouragement and daily growth. “My main goal this season is to keep a positive attitude and to improve every day,” she said. The Elkettes radiate team spirit like never before. “I feel that our team morale this year is better than ever, and […]
Elk City’s Crew Keyes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank Elk City
Junior middle infielder and pitcher Krew Keyes has grown up with Elk City baseball, and now he’s helping set the standard for the Elks’ next wave. He said the program’s recent postseason success still stands out as one of his favorite memories. “Going to the state tournament back-to-back,” Keyes said. Baseball, he added, has taught him […]
Elk City Girls Golf Team Spotlight Presented by Moxy Real Estate
ELK CITY ELKETTES Coach: Rachel Poole OUTLOOK The Elk City girls’ golf team enters the spring season with confidence and high standards under head coach Rachel Poole. “We are a young team overall. We lost one senior. My lineup should consist of three juniors and two sophomores,” Poole said. “I have very high expectations for our team […]
Elk City’s Quinn Brewer – Athlete spotlight – Presented by Paul Jones Pharmacy
Senior Quinn Brewer closes out his Elk City High School tennis career chasing both results and memories in his final season. “My personal goal this season is not only to play the best I can but also enjoy every last moment of high-school tennis,” Brewer said. The Fightin’ Elks carry high energy into every match. “The team morale […]
Elk City’s Kaidynce Cordell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Paul Jones Pharmacy
Fresh off shoulder surgery, Elk City sophomore golfer Kaidynce Cordell has her focus locked on a comeback season. “My personal goals this year are to shoot in the 80’s and to not three putts,” she said. “I had labrum repair surgery in October, so my ultimate goal has been to get my shoulder back to being […]
Elk City’s Erin Womack – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank
Junior Erin Womack enters the golf season with clear targets for herself and her Elk City teammates. “My personal goals for this season are to continue improving my scores, and stay mentally strong throughout the season, and be a consistent contributor to my team,” she said. Progress shows up in measurable ways. “Our biggest improvement has […]
Weatherford’s Rhett Metscher – Athlete Spotlight – Eagle Realty
Junior Rhett Metscher jumped into Weatherford High School’s academic team with family momentum fueling his decision from day one. “I became involved in academic team as soon as I got to high school,” he said. “I joined because I had a legacy of being a part of the team in middle school, so I wanted to be […]
Weatherford’s Sterling Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Doug Pond
Sterling Johnson approaches this season with a simple focus that shapes everything she does on the course. “To keep a positive mindset and enjoy the game,” Johnson said of her personal goals. She sees something different about this Weatherford girls’ golf group beyond swings and scores. “This year, I feel like our team has built a strong […]