Southeast Oklahoma Players and Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by East Central University
Football Brody Brown – Pauls Valley Brody is a proven two-way standout and a cornerstone of the Pauls Valley program entering his senior year. A two-year starter on both sides of the ball, he tallied eight touchdowns on offense and 14 tackles on defense in 2025. He brings a hard-nosed, high-energy style to every snap, competing […]
Tupelo’s Lainee Wafford – Softball Spotlight
Tupelo’s Lainee Wafford Lainee Wafford, a senior at Tupelo High School, competes in softball and basketball while balancing a demanding schedule of academics, leadership roles and extracurricular involvement that keeps her days full, from the classroom to the field. She helped her teams capture a 2023 Fast Pitch state title and followed it with a […]
Tupelo’s Ryder Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Callison Ranch Beef
Tupelo High School junior Ryder Johnson is making the most of just his second year in track and field. Johnson, who competes in the 10-meter dash, 4×100 meter relay and long jump, has already earned Track MVP honors for the team. For Johnson, the recognition means a great deal. “I appreciate the opportunity and I’m […]
Q&A with Tupelo’s Briesan Bastible – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Vintage Drug Co.
YPE: What grade are you in, and what sports and positions do you play? Briesan Bastible: I am a senior. I play baseball as shortstop, point and shooting guard in basketball, and I run track. VYPE: Who in your life has helped shape you into the person you are, both in and outside of sports? BB: My family as […]
ADA AREA PLAYERS TO WATCH – Presented by Core Orthodontics
Baseball Bodee Garrett – Allen Bodee is a senior that will mostly play centerfield, but has a chance to play middle/corner infield at times. He will hit in the middle of the lineup looking to drive balls in gaps. Cooper McKeel – Konawa Cooper is a multi-sport athlete that works on his baseball craft year […]