2025-2026 Oklahoma High School Postseason Girls Basketball Recognition – Presented by Shelter Insurance
To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why you think they should be added to the list. Ali Schwerdtfeger – AdairAli is an all-around player who impacts the game in every phase. She can score, defend, rebound, and create […]
Quinton’s Katie Henderson – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Farmers State Bank
At 5-foot-11, sophomore cheerleader Katie Henderson is determined to be exactly what her squad needs every time she steps onto the mat. “I hope to take on the role my team needs me to take on for as much success as possible,” Henderson said. “No matter what it is, I will do whatever it takes […]
McAlester’s Denver Durant – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by The Bank NA
At 6-foot-5, McAlester junior and multisport athlete Denver Durant has made his name known across Oklahoma’s high school baseball scene. But his focus stretches beyond just personal success. “I want my legacy at McAlester to be how good I was as a player but also as a person,” Durant said. That balanced mindset shows in […]
2026 McAlester Buffaloes Wrestling
MCALESTER BUFFALOES WRESTLING Coach: Kydel Billy OUTLOOK McAlester wrestling closed the season with the kind of toughness and togetherness that had defined this senior-heavy group from the start, turning their long-anticipated “one last ride together” into a standard-setting run for the program. Led by head coach Kydel Billy, the Buffaloes rode a core that had […]
McAlester’s Kennedy Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst McAlester
Chasing a spot among the state’s best, McAlester junior golfer Kennedy Young is dialed in on every swing, every round and every moment this season. His focus starts with a clear objective he carries into each tournament. “Place top ten in state,” Young said. Around him, the Buffaloes share that same hunger to compete. “Everyone […]
Whitesboro’s Mallory Grogan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst McAlester
Junior Mallory Grogan has carved out a reputation as one of Whitesboro High School’s most versatile athletes, excelling across fastpitch softball, slow-pitch softball and basketball with the kind of reliability that turns games and inspires teammates. She fills critical spots wherever coaches need her most. “Fastpitch softball: catcher/utility. Slow pitch softball: shortstop. Basketball: shooting guard,” […]
Hartshorne’s Jolea Jiles – Choctaw Nation Female Athlete Spotlight
Pride in her Choctaw heritage shapes everything Hartshorne junior Jolea Jiles does, from the classroom to the softball field. “I am a proud member of the Choctaw Nation, and my heritage is an important part of who I am,” Jiles said. “My Choctaw background reminds me to work hard and represent my tribe in a […]
Hartshorne’s Kanaan Brown- Choctaw Nation Male Athlete Spotlight
Proud of his heritage and his hometown, Hartshorne student-athlete Kanaan Brown carries the Choctaw name with intention in everything he does. “I am proud to be a member of the Choctaw Nation,” Brown said. “It reminds me to work hard, respect others, and represent my family and community in a positive way.” His identity is […]