McAlester Lady Buffaloes Golf Team 2026 – Presented by Fenton Nissan

Coach: Justin Bond OUTLOOK The McAlester Lady Buffaloes golf team enters the season looking to build on the momentum from last year’s success under head coach Justin Bond. “We are a team looking to build off of last year’s success,” Bond said. “This year will we be led by two seniors Audrey Rampey and Sophie […]
McAlester Buffaloes Boys Golf – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance

Coach: Justin Bond OUTLOOK The McAlester Buffaloes boys golf team enters the season with experience and momentum as they pursue another strong postseason run under head coach Justin Bond. “McAlester Boys golf team is returning three starters from last year’s state qualifying team,” Bond said. “We will be anchored by our returning 1 bag senior […]
McAlester’s Kingston Young – Athlete Spotlight Presented by Patriot Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Focused on more than just his scorecard, McAlester junior golfer Kingston Young approaches every round with an aggressive but grounded mindset. “Make it to the state tournament,” Young said. “Beat everybody in it.” That edge is shared across the Buffaloes’ lineup as they gear up for the season. “Everyone is looking forward for it,” he […]
McAlester’s Kyli Swing – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of McAlester

Setting the tone for McAlester tennis, junior doubles player Kyli Swing takes pride in leading by example on and off the court. “I would describe my role as being a leader, I think that I bring great leadership to my team by just encouraging them in tough times and always being first to step up […]
McAlester’s Cole Leybas – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram McAlester

Consistency sits at the center of everything Cole Leybas wants to accomplish this season. “My main goal is to be consistent while helping the team win,” Leybas said, a mindset that reflects both his approach to the game and his role within the McAlester baseball program. That team-first mentality is rooted in the culture around […]
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 […]
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