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 […]
Maysville’s Danielle Reed – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by MidAmerica Technology Center
When students enter their high school years, they start thinking about what they want to do once they graduate. For some it will be going to college, while others may go directly into the workforce, or even join the military. Each student has to decide what opportunity will fit them the best. Danielle Reed already […]
Minco’s Caiden Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Blackjack Legacy
Anyone who takes the time to compete in a sport usually does not do it just because. They do it because they want to win and be successful. But to do that, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and for Caiden Brown, it might mean missing out on something. “To be successful, […]
Minco’s Riley Beck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Blackjack Legacy
It takes a lot of hard work in order to be a successful athlete. Along with all that work, it does not hurt to have some good pedigree in your genes. That is something that Riley Beck has in his corner. “Both of my grandpa’s have made a big impact on my life,” Beck said. […]
MacArthur’s Lilyana Werkeiser – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Arvest Bank
Lilyana Werkeiser is a junior at MacArthur High School. She is involved in cheer and the MacArthur Athletics Advisory Council. She has been participating in cheer for 11 years. Her love of tumbling and her grandparents is where she got her start. Lilyana’s favorite part about cheer is getting to spend time with her team […]