Southeast Oklahoma Players and Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Stuteville Chevrolet of Durant
Football Preston Cannon – Antlers Preston is a 6’5″, 305-pound offensive lineman who already holds multiple college offers, including a Division I FCS opportunity. He is being heavily recruited by nearly every in‑state program in Oklahoma. A late bloomer to the gridiron, he has only one year of varsity offensive line experience but has made major […]
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 […]
McAlester’s Rylan Lesnau – Softball Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst McAlester
McAlester’s Rylan Lesnau McAlester High School senior Rylan Lesnau has embraced leadership both on and off the softball field, setting an example for her teammates through discipline, resilience and a steady work ethic. As a senior, Lesnau said her biggest inspiration comes from her brother, whose commitment to his goals has shaped her own approach. […]
McAlester’s Katy Ivy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
McAlester’s Katy Ivy Some of Katy Ivy’s favorite memories were never about a final score or a medal. They were made during long drives to games, weekends spent at tournaments and countless hours alongside the family members who helped shape her love for sports. A junior at McAlester High School, Ivy stays busy competing in […]
McAlester’s Trevin Simons – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
McAlester’s Trevin Simons For McAlester senior Trevin Simons, the accomplishment he is most proud of did not happen on a football field or baseball diamond. “Giving my life to Jesus Christ,” Simons said. That decision has shaped his outlook on life and guided the way he approaches sports, relationships and service to others. A two-sport […]
McAlester’s Madden Goodner – Football Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
McAlester’s Madden Goodner The biggest victory of Madden Goodner’s young athletic career didn’t come during a game. It came during months of rehabilitation, hard work and perseverance after a season-ending injury sidelined the McAlester sophomore during his freshman year. As a two-sport athlete in football and track, Goodner seemed poised for a promising freshman season […]
McAlester’s Rodney Washington – Athlete Spotlight – Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
McAlester’s Rodney Washington Rodney Washington has earned national attention for his athletic achievements, but the McAlester High School standout believes the lessons learned through sports matter just as much as the recognition that comes with them. Entering his junior year, Washington competes in both football and basketball. Among his accomplishments, he is most proud of […]
McAlester’s Mom of the Month Natalie Russell – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
McAlester’s Natalie Russell For Natalie Russell, football is more than a game. It is a family tradition, a community commitment and an opportunity to support student-athletes both on and off the field. Russell’s family’s involvement with McAlester football spans multiple seasons and two sons. From 2017-19, her oldest son played for the Buffaloes, and the […]
2026 McAlester Softball Preview – Presented by BancFirst McAlester
McALESTER LADY BUFFS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL Coach: TRENT HOMER 6-22 McAlester expects a major step forward in 2026 with its entire roster back and another offseason of growth behind it. Homer says their expectations are to “continue improving every day, compete at a high level, and put ourselves in a position to be successful when the […]
McAlester’s Cambree Langford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
Cambree Langford has spent the past eight years building more than cheer skills. She has built a second family. Now a junior at McAlester High School, Langford said she first got into cheer because of her older sister, but the sport quickly became her own. “My older sister did it, so I eventually ended up […]