Hobart High School’s Lacy Talley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst
As a freshman at Hobart High School, Lacy Talley is already juggling more roles than many upperclassmen, excelling on the track while building an impressive resume in FFA and the livestock show ring. She said the example set by her mother helps her manage it all. “My mom inspires me most because she never gives […]
Altus’ Esteban Rodríguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Work Ready Altus
Esteban Rodríguez, a senior at Altus High School, has built his athletic journey on discipline, resilience, and pride. A dual-sport athlete competing in both cross country and soccer, Rodríguez plays a key role on the soccer field as a midfielder and forward, where his energy and work ethic set the tone for his team. One […]
Altus’ Zaerique Durrough – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Work Ready Altus
Zaerique Durrough is just a freshman at Altus High School, but he’s already laying the foundation for something bigger. A two-sport athlete competing in basketball and track, Durrough approaches each day with energy, purpose, and a mindset focused on growth, both on and off the field. For Durrough, sports are about more than competition. They’ve […]
Hobart’s Cooper Gray – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemen’s Bank
A three-sport standout at Hobart High School, sophomore Cooper Gray brings relentless energy to football, basketball and baseball. “I play football, basketball, and baseball,” Gray said. “I am a slot receiver/running back, and a defensive back in football. In basketball, I’m a guard. In baseball, I play center field and pitch.” One moment rises above […]
Olustee‑El Dorado’s Austin Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemen’s Bank
Even before setting foot on a varsity court, Austin Rodriguez has already made his presence known in Olustee‑El Dorado basketball circles. Coming off a breakout junior high season, the rising freshman has built a reputation as a prolific scorer and a dedicated young athlete with his best basketball still ahead of him. Last year, Rodriguez averaged an impressive […]
Mangum’s Giselle Rowell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemen’s Bank
Sophomore infielder Giselle Rowell already has a signature moment in a Mangum softball uniform, but she says the game has given her far more than one big swing. “My positions are third base and second base,” Rowell said. “Hitting my first over the fence grand slam when we played against Marlow” is the accomplishment she […]
Hollis’ Matt Parker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemen’s Bank
For the first time in more than a decade, Hollis High School basketball has topped the 20-win mark, and senior guard Matt Parker has been at the heart of the Tigers’ resurgence. A dynamic playmaker and fierce competitor, Parker has helped turn potential into progress, guiding Hollis to a Shortgrass Conference title and deep postseason […]
Altus Baseball Team Spotlight Presented by Cattlemen’s Bank
ALTUS BULLDOGS BASEBALL Coach: Brady Davis OUTLOOK “We are experienced, but inexperienced all at the same time,” said head coach Brady Davis. “We will have a good group to build and motivate to recreate a strong culture. We will be playing a good blend of seniors and juniors, with sprinklings of sophomores and freshmen. Top […]
Hollis High School’s Promise Tubbs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shortgrass Community Health Center
Promise Tubbs has always looked up to her mother, not just as a parent but as a living example of faith, grit and hard work. Those qualities now show up every time the Hollis High School senior steps onto the track in a Tiger uniform. A Senior at Hollis, Tubbs is a key contributor for the varsity […]
Hollis’ Wyatt Warren – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Harmon Memorial Hospital
For Hollis High School basketball, the 2025–26 season has marked a long-awaited resurgence. The Tigers have won more than 20 games for the first time in over a decade, capturing the Shortgrass Conference title and surging into the area tournament. At the core of that success stands senior forward Wyatt Warren—a quiet leader whose grit and […]