Hartshorne Miners Cheer Team – Presented by Josh Hass Insurance
HARTSHORNE MINERS CHEER COACH: Desire’ Burke OUTLOOK The Hartshorne High School cheer team continues to embody the heart and spirit of Miner Nation, proudly representing their school with energy, teamwork, and enthusiasm. Under the leadership of head coach Desire’ Burke, the squad has built a culture centered on unity and pride. “The Hartshorne High School […]
McAlester’s Mylah Cole – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Josh Hass Insurance
Some athletes step into high school sports quietly, but their presence grows louder with every practice, every challenge, every small breakthrough. For McAlester freshman Mylah Cole, this season is her first big step into that spotlight—and she’s determined to make it count. “This season, I’m really focused on getting stronger mentally on the court and always pushing myself […]
McAlester Winter Sports Photoshoot – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
McAlester’s Taylor Williams – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
There’s a quiet shift that happens in an athlete when the game starts slowing down, when confidence begins to grow from the inside out. For McAlester junior Taylor Williams, this season is all about stepping into that growth. “To gain confidence,” she said simply, knowing that everything she hopes to accomplish starts with believing in […]
McAlester’s Kali Burow – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
For McAlester sophomore Kali Burow, basketball is about more than points on the board — it’s about growth, grit, and giving her all for the team beside her. “My mindset when I step on the court is to give everything I’ve got and stay locked in, like every second counts,” she said. “I remind myself about […]
McAlester’s Cayven Hill – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
Cayven Hill McAlester High School By Angela Brunk Cayven Hill, a sophomore at McAlester High School in McAlester, Oklahoma, is quickly making a name for himself on the basketball court. As a versatile player who can fill multiple roles, including shooting guard, small forward, and power forward, he brings energy, determination, and skill to every game he plays. Hill’s journey in basketball […]
McAlester’s Kambree Zummer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
Leadership doesn’t always come from height or age—sometimes it comes from someone who sets the tone with effort, focus, and consistency. McAlester junior point guard Kambree Zummer steps into that role naturally, pushing herself and her teammates with a simple, season-long mission: “To have a winning season.” She feels the Lady Buffs are heading in […]
Wilburton Diggers Cheer Team – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
WILBURTON DIGGERS CHEER COACH: Brittany Grossnicklaus OUTLOOK For the first time in recent years, the Wilburton cheer squad will take on a new challenge as they compete at Regional Competition in September — a major milestone for a team filled with energy, dedication, and growing talent under head coach Brittany Grossnicklaus. “We have been competing […]
McAlester’s Rylan Lesnau – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
For McAlester’s Rylan Lesnau, basketball isn’t just a game—it’s been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. “I started playing basketball really young,” she said. “I have always enjoyed the intensity of the sport and how fast the games are.” That love for the game has fueled her passion and work […]
Hartshorne’s Paisley Winslow – Student Spotlight – Presented by The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Some students carry their heritage quietly, and others shine with it in every room they enter. Hartshorne High School’s Paisley Winslow belongs to that second group—grounded, confident, and guided by the culture that shaped her. As she shares proudly, “I’m proud to be a member of the Choctaw Nation, and my heritage has always been a […]