ANADARKO WARRIORS BOYS TENNIS Team Spotlight Presented by Samantha Wallis / Shelter Insurance
Coach: Laci Tompkins OUTLOOK “Sam Battiest is our one singles player,” said head coach Laci Tompkins. “He qualified for state last year, so hopefully he can return and try to make a run. Our doubles teams will be changing around so we have yet to see how those will turn out. They should be competitive, […]
CHICKASHA FIGHTIN’ CHICKS BASEBALL Team Spotlight Presented by InterUrban
Coach: Kevin James Coach Kevin James and the Chickasha Fightin’ Chicks are leaning into a youth movement this spring, but they will be guided by a proven core of returners on the mound and at the plate. With four starters back in the lineup and three experienced arms in the rotation, Chickasha expects to remain a contender […]
Chickasha High School’s JK Van Ess Athlete Spotlight
Chickasha High School senior outfielder JK Van Ess approaches baseball the same way he approaches life: nothing is given, everything is earned. For Van Ess, that mindset starts at home. He points to his dad as his biggest inspiration, not because of anything flashy, but because of his daily consistency and commitment to their family. […]
Chickasha’s Lane Jay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gerron Smith / Shelter Insurance
Toughness and versatility define Chickasha junior Lane Jay, who has already made multiple state trips while balancing key roles in both football and baseball. “I play football and my positions are linebacker and tight end. I also play baseball. I play third base and catcher,” Jay said. Two deep postseason runs stand out early in […]
Chickasha’s Kiefer Woods – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Eastwood Realty Group
Senior pitcher, first baseman and outfielder Kiefer Woods wants his final season in a Chickasha uniform to reflect the work and character he has built over four years. “I am a pitcher, first baseman, and outfielder,” Woods said. One game in particular still stands out as his favorite moment on the mound. “Throwing a shutout in the […]
Duke High School Boys Golf Team Spotlight Presented by M & C Corner Store
Just one spot short of the state tournament a year ago, the Duke boys golf team returns this spring with experience, depth and a sense of unfinished business. All five bags are back for head coach Nick Gable, giving the Tigers a veteran lineup that believes it can take the next step and earn a […]
Chickasha’s Ashlynn Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Elite Transmissions
At 6-foot-1, Chickasha High School’s Ashlynn Smith is hard to miss. But it’s not just her size that makes her stand out—it’s how she uses it. A commanding presence on both ends of the floor, Smith has been a key difference-maker for a Chickasha team that’s among the top programs in Class 4A this season. […]
Chickaha’s Javier Nieto – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank Chickasha
Junior infielder Javier Nieto wears Chickasha’s purple and gold with pride every time he steps onto the diamond. He has already built a postseason résumé many players dream about. “I am most proud of having back-to-back state tournament appearances and starting in both appearances,” Nieto said. Baseball has shaped his mindset on and off the field. “My […]
Chickasha’s Maycee Hill – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank Chickasha
Chickasha High School point guard Maycee Hill has been the driving force behind one of the most successful seasons in recent program history. Guiding the Lady Chicks to a 24-3 record and a No. 7 ranking in Class 4A, Hill has been the steady hand and competitive heart of a team built on determination, defense, […]
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