Altus’ Jenna Blackford – Track Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
**Group Photo: (L to R: coach Jay Benway, Blackford, & coach Robert Garrison) High school athletes invest a lot of time and effort to be the best that they can be when they compete. So, when they see that hard work pay off, it brings a sense of accomplishment. For Jenna Blackford, the most memorable […]
Altus Area Players to Watch – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
Baseball Trent Carman & Garrett Gribble – Altus Trent is an outstanding baseball player that brings a lot into his senior season. He looks to help guide this team in the direction of success. He is the returning leading hitter and innings pitched from last year. Garrett is a vocal leader on this team. His […]
Altus’ Maggie Marshall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Red River Federal Credit Union
Maggie Marshall is a military kid who embraced softball as her place to find instant friends when moving to a new school. She loves everything about the game, from the social part of being on a team, the bus rides, team dinners, making friends and of course the thrill of competition. Maggie is a freshman and […]
Minco’s Laney Harris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Morrison Propane
High school athletes do more than just compete in their sports, they also represent the school and community that they play for. For Laney Harris, wearing the Minco Bulldog uniform is a family tradition and something she is proud to do.“As a fourth generation Bulldog, I’m honored to represent the Minco Lady Bulldogs,” she said. […]
Dibble’s Payton Phillips – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
Payton Phillips is a junior at Dibble High School. She participates in the Dibble Honor Society, the Dibble Student Leader Association, STUCO, basketball, and cheer. She got her start in cheer since she was four from her mom and her ni-ni. Her favorite part about cheer is getting to lead and cheer on her team, […]
Chickasha Coach: Nathan McGregor – Presented by Gerron Smith – Shelter Insurance
Chickasha High School Coach: Football and Powerlifting Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 13:5 “I was saved when I was 17 years old, but looking back I did not fully understand what that truly meant. When I was 23 I met my wife and started attending Life Church and that is when Jesus truly became a part […]
Elk City’s Madi Long – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rib Crib
Madi Long watched her dad play golf growing up. She decided it was time to start playing the game herself as a high school freshman. Now a sophomore at Elk City High School, she is learning the game and representing her school. “It’s something I started playing last year and I love trying new things. […]
Elk City’s Kaidynce Cordell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Main Street Coffee and Cafe
Every golf tournament is an opportunity for Kaidynce Cordell to meet new people. Kaidynce is a freshman at Elk City High School and relatively new to golf. She started playing in 2024 when she says her dad’s “obsession” with golf started. “He got me into playing and I’m so grateful he did. It has taught […]
Altus’ Caleb Strickland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs & Braddock Insurance
Never go into a match with a losing mindset. This is the advice Caleb Strickland follows every time he steps onto the tennis court. Caleb is a junior at Altus High School. He plays singles and doubles, but doubles is his favorite. Playing tennis keeps him active and has taught him patience and discipline. Growing […]
Altus’ Hayden Ryleigh Kessler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Frazer Bank
Hayden Ryleigh Kessler’s soccer career started in California when she was four years old. Her dad decided she should play soccer, telling her, “If you score a goal, I’ll get you a frozen treat.” That simple motivation sparked her love for the game and she has been hooked ever since. Now a junior at Altus […]