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 […]
Elk City’s Kazlyn Ulrich – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Daniel Garbarino State Farm Insurance
Kazlyn Ulrich – Elk City Girls Basketball “My biggest motivation is my potential. I know what I can do and achieve, so it pushes me to do the best I can in everything I do,” says Elk City High School junior Kazlyn Ulrich. That drive for self-improvement fuels her passion on the court and beyond as she represents […]
Plainview’s Landree Upshaw – Athlete Spotlight — Presented by Henry Roberts Express Pharmacy
by Scott Metz Plainview High School sophomore Landree Upshaw is a multisport athlete. Landree plays fastpitch and slow-pitch softball, and basketball for the Plainview High School Indians. For softball, Landree plays pitcher and utility, and for basketball, she plays center and post. A sports veteran, she has played both softball and basketball since age four. […]
Elk City’s Campbell Garbarino – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Western Oklahoma Realty
“My ambition and will to succeed is my biggest motivation,” said Campbell Garbarino, a standout sophomore at Elk City High School. Whether it’s on the basketball court or the track, Campbell brings focus and determination to every moment. Playing as a combination guard, she embraces competition with herself to push her limits. “It has taken me countless […]