Burns Flat-Dill City’s Ellie Marshall – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Ellie Marshall Burns Flat-Dill City High School Like many of her peers, Ellie Marshall of Burns Flat-Dill City High School, joined FFA at the first opportunity which came in the eighth grade. Now a senior, Marshall enters her fifth and final year of FFA. Marshall said it was an Ag instructor who encouraged her to join. […]
Canute’s Sayde Allen – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Sayde Allen Canute High School For a student to join FFA, they usually have a background in agriculture or livestock. That’s exactly what Canute High School freshman Sayde Allen had when she first joined the FFA chapter at CHS. “I started to show sheep when I was a little girl,” Allen said. “My parents helped me […]
Merritt’s Luke Peffer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Jerry’s Auto Sales
“Our team is close as brothers,” said Luke Peffer, a senior at Merritt High School. This sense of camaraderie defines Peffer’s basketball experience and has been crucial to the team’s success. “We get along like brothers, we hang out on the weekends.” This bond fuels Luke’s motivation as both a leader and teammate, creating a solid foundation for […]
Sayre’s Gracie Myers – Basketball Spotlight – Great Plains Regional Medical Center
“I’m the point guard, so I make sure I know all of our offenses well,” said Gracie Myers, a senior basketball player at Sayre High School. “I watch film and learn how to combat other team’s defenses.” For Gracie, leadership on the court isn’t just about making plays; it’s about studying the game, understanding strategy, and […]
Merritt Oilers Basketball Team – Presented by Great Plains Regional Medical Center
Merritt Oilers Boys Basketball Team Coach: Donnie Husband OUTLOOK The Merritt Oilers enter the 2024-25 season with high expectations, despite a roster featuring four new starters. Head coach Donnie Husband is optimistic about the team’s potential for growth and success. “We will have four new starters, but we have some guys that came on last […]
Elk City’s Abigail Brown – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Grandview Pharmacy & Gifts of Elk City
Abigail Brown – Elk City Elkettes Basketball “Community support means everything to our team and basketball program. It fires us up, boosts our confidence, and makes game days electric!” says Abigail “Abby” Brown, senior at Elk City High School and standout player whose drive goes beyond the court. For Abby, basketball has been a lifelong passion, shaped […]
Elk City’s Luci O’Hara – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by T&W Tire of Elk City
“Being a positive Christian influence is very important to me,” said Luci O’Hara, a sophomore at Elk City High School who competes in basketball, softball, and track. Whether playing guard on the basketball court, covering second base on the softball field, or running hurdles, Luci stays motivated by her faith. “I want to honor the Lord by […]
Canute’s Jaxon Beck – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Sovereign Bank
“My role on the team is whatever they need me to be,” said Jaxon Beck, a standout senior basketball player at Canute High School. “If I’m needed to score, I’ll go do that. If I’m needed to get us into our sets, I can do that. Anything our team needs to win, I’m always the […]
Canute Trojans Basketball Team – Presented by Sovereign Bank
CANUTE TROJANS Coach: BROCK STEFFES OUTLOOK Coming off a strong 22-8 season and an appearance in the area tournament, the Canute Trojans are looking to build on their success with a talented roster. Head coach Brock Steffes is optimistic about the team’s prospects. “We return the entire squad this year, which gives us great continuity and experience,” Steffes said. […]
Corn Bible Academy Crusaders Basketball Team
Corn Bible Academy Crusaders Boys Basketball Team Coach: Zachary House OUTLOOK The Corn Bible Academy Crusaders are entering the 2024-25 season with renewed energy and optimism following a productive summer. Coach Zachary House is excited about the team’s potential. “This team is hungry,” he shared. “With another year of experience and a great summer of team […]