Canadian Cougars Football Preview – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
CANADIAN COUGARS Coach: NATHAN LEITHEAD 1-8-1 OFFENSE Offseason success in the weight room and a move to Class B has the Cougar faithful excited about the prospects of a new season. Head coach Nathan Leithead said the program is on the rise. “Canadian is transitioning to class B after being in class A for the past four […]
Quinton Savages Football Preview – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
QUINTON SAVAGES BRIAN HAYNIE 5-6 OFFENSE After going 9-3 in 2022 and getting to the second round of the playoffs, the Quinton Savages fell to 5-6 last year and nowstarting his third year at the helm coach Brian Haynie faces the dilemma that most coaches face at some point in their time at a school: GRADUATION. Over […]
McAlester’s Fyfer Mitchell – Football Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
Fyfer Mitchell, a football player from McAlester School, has been immersed in the sport since third grade, inspired by his father who coached him. “I started playing football in third grade because my dad was coaching me and I’ve never known any different,” Fyfer shared. Fyfer’s father remains his biggest inspiration. “My dad was my biggest inspiration to play football […]
McAlester’s Brayden Bumphus – Football Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
Brayden Bumphus, a senior at McAlester High School, is leaving a lasting legacy on the football field and in the weight room. As he wraps up his final season, Brayden reflects on the journey that has shaped him into the standout athlete he is today. Brayden’s versatility on the field is remarkable, playing as a running back, strong safety and […]
McAlester Buffaloes Football Preview – Presented by Ira Brinlee Shelter Insurance
McALESTER BUFFALOES Coach: FORREST MAZEY 6-5 OFFENSE Despite graduation losses to their starting lineup, head coach Forrest Mazey is quick to emphasize that last year’s season record doesn’t define the Buffaloes expectations this year. “No excuses, 6-5 doesn’t meet our goals,” said Mazey, who enters his sixth year at the helm. “We have a good nucleus of […]
McAlester’s Rylan Lesnau – Softball Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
Rylan Lesnau, a dedicated and talented softball player at McAlester High School, has been passionate about the game from a very young age. “I started playing baseball at three years old and was the only girl on the team, starting at shortstop until I was nine, and then I decided to move to softball,” she recalled. […]
McAlester’s Kamille Rose – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
Kamille Rose, a freshman at McAlester High School, is set for an exciting year in her first season as a cheerleader. Balancing the roles of flyer and backspot, Kamille brings a vibrant energy and dedication to her team. “What motivates me is knowing I am getting to be a better cheerleader every day by not cheating at practice and […]
Broken Bow’s Kenda Porton – Pom Spotlight – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Kenda Porton, a proud member of the Choctaw Nation and an exemplary dancer from Broken Bow High School, is now making her mark on the dance team at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU). Her journey in dance and her deep connection to her Choctaw heritage paint a vivid picture of dedication and cultural pride. “Being the fifth generation […]
Mill Creek’s Zale and Zaden Hinton – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
In the heart of the Choctaw Nation, Zale and Zaden Hinton, twin brothers and standout basketball players at Mill Creek High School, embody the spirit of their heritage both on and off the court. Their journey in basketball is deeply intertwined with their Choctaw identity, bringing pride not only to their school but also to their community. For Zale and Zaden, […]