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 […]
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 […]
2025 McAlester Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Ira Brinlee – Shelter Insurance
MCALESTER LADY BUFFALOES COACH: Kourtnee Beshears Record: 8-13 OUTLOOK The McAlester Lady Buffaloes are entering the 2025-26 season with renewed energy and a youthful core under sixth-year head coach Kourtnee Beshears, who sees great promise in this growing group of athletes. With a roster loaded with underclassmen, the Lady Buffs are building a foundation for […]
2025 McAlester Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Ira Brinlee – Shelter Insurance
MCALESTER BUFFALOES COACH: Lou Dawkins Record: 12-12 OUTLOOK The McAlester Buffaloes enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations under first-year head coach Lou Dawkins, who brings a wealth of experience and a winning mindset to the program. After a .500 campaign last year, Dawkins believes this young, talented group has what it takes to turn […]
McAlester Buffaloes – Volleyball Preview – BancFirst of McAlester
McAlester Buffaloes Volleyball Preview The McAlester Buffaloes are set to hit the court in 2025 with a young but motivated roster ready to build on last season’s progress. Coming off a 15-18 record in 2024, head coach Chris Burns is optimistic about the growth and development he sees in this year’s squad. “We are a […]