Hartshorne’s Malachi Sunagoowie – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
Malachi Sunagoowie’s passion for baseball started early. “I got started in my sport when I was young playing t-ball, and then I first started playing traveling ball when I was seven for Xplosion, a team out of Tulsa,” the Hartshorne High School standout shares. “I was born in Talihina, but I’ve been a native of Hartshorne my entire […]
McAlester’s Gunner Hodgell – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
For senior Gunner Hodgell, baseball has been a lifelong journey. “I’ve been playing baseball since I could remember,” he says. Growing up in a family where both parents played baseball and softball, the sport was a natural fit. “My dad is a die-hard Yankees fan, so as a kid, I watched a lot of their games […]
MCALESTER AREA PLAYERS TO WATCH – Presented by Compassion Home Care
Baseball Adden Smitherman – Canadian Smitherman is a great kid and a hard worker that is always working to improve his game. He will look to play a big role for the team this season. Malachi Sunagoowie – Hartshorne Malachi is a junior that has started and hit in the four hole since his freshman […]
Red Oak’s Nolan Muncy – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
Nolan Muncy has always strived to be the best in whatever he does. “I like to be an overachiever. I like to be better than the person next to me at whatever I’m doing,” he shared. A junior at Red Oak High School, Nolan’s competitive spirit is matched only by his deep faith. “I’m super into […]
Stuart’s Reagan Dominic – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
For Reagan Dominic, softball has been a lifelong passion. “Softball has always been a huge part of my life,” the Stuart High School junior shares. “I got my start at four years old playing co-ed baseball, and then started softball and pitching when I was seven years old. Since then, I’ve fallen more and more […]
McAlester’s Spencer Stinchcomb – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
As a three-year starter for McAlester, Spencer Stinchcomb has made a name for himself as a dependable second baseman and leader. “I’ve loved the game since I was young,” he says, reflecting on how his baseball journey began. Stinchcomb credits much of his passion for baseball to his family. “My biggest influences are my parents and family. They’ve […]
McAlester Buffaloes Baseball Team – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
The McAlester Buffaloes are heading into the 2024 baseball season with a young and determined squad ready to rise to the occasion. After losing seven seniors last year, the team faces the challenge of rebuilding its lineup and replacing 90% of the innings pitched in 2023. Despite the transition, head coach Justin Mullins remains confident. […]
Hartshorne’s Jensen Tom – Sports Manager Spotlight – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Jensen Tom takes pride in her Choctaw heritage, which has shaped her into the person she is today. “My grandfather on my dad’s side is full-blood Choctaw,” Jensen shared. “My dad attended Jones Academy, an Indian boarding school, where he met my mom while attending Hartshorne High School. I am the youngest of four siblings. […]
Hartshorne’s Brett Lindley – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
For Brett Lindley, playing basketball for Hartshorne High School is more than just a sport—it’s a tradition and a reflection of his upbringing. Raised in the heart of the Choctaw Nation, Brett’s connection to his heritage and community deeply influences his approach to the game and life. “My dad’s family is Choctaw, and I was lucky […]
Ada’s Davion Wilson – Performing Arts Spotlight – Presented by McCortney’s Pharmacy
At just nine years old, Davion Wilson never imagined he would one day be standing on a stage, captivating audiences with his performances. His entry into the performing arts came by chance, thanks to a summer program at the Chickasaw Nation Arts Academy. “Initially, I joined the academy simply to avoid being stuck at home […]