McAlester’s Rylan Lesnau – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst McAlester
Growth on the field doesn’t happen overnight, and Rylan Lesnau is focused on that long-term journey. “My goals for this season are to grow as a player and leader,” she said. The McAlester squad hasn’t taken the offseason lightly. “We have started working all throughout the summer with reps and to get to know one […]
McAlester’s Rodney Washington – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst McAlester
It’s been a year of changes for McAlester High football player Rodney Washington. First there was the change last year going from middle school to playing with the Buffalo varsity as a freshman. “It was a big change honestly. In middle school I could outrun and outjump everybody but in high school you have to […]
McAlester Buffaloes Track – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford of McAlester
The McAlester boys track team enters the new season with high expectations, returning a talented core of athletes who have already proven they can compete at the highest level. With several state qualifiers and a deep group of contributors, head coach Johnny Skimbo is excited about what’s ahead. “We’ve got a good mix of experienced guys and young […]
McAlester’s Kenneth Carter – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
Some athletes grow up dreaming of the sport they now compete in. For Kenneth Carter, that passion started with a childhood misunderstanding. “Honestly, my young self-thought it was WWE, and I wanted to be one of them,” he admitted. That early excitement quickly turned into a lifelong dedication to wrestling, a sport he has been committed to since […]
McAlester’s Christopher Whaley – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
When Christopher Whaley stepped onto the tennis court for the first time as a freshman, he had no idea how much the sport would come to mean to him. Now, as a senior at McAlester High School, he’s preparing for his final season with hopes of making it to state one more time. Whaley didn’t […]
McAlester’s Makenna Manning – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
The wrestling mat has become a second home for Makenna Manning. From intense practices to high stakes matches, she has poured years of hard work into the sport. “I’m a senior in high school, and I’ve wrestled with McAlester for over four years,” Manning said. “What really pushed me into this sport was my head coach, Coach […]
McAlester Buffaloes Tennis Team – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
Building off last season’s progress, the McAlester boys tennis team enters 2025 with confidence and experience. Head coach Chris Burns sees a group that has matured and is ready to compete at a high level. “We are an experienced team looking to capitalize on the growth from last year and have a great year,” Burns […]
McAlester’s Kamden Hutchison – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
Wrestling is often described as one of the toughest sports, requiring equal parts mental and physical strength. For Kamden Hutchison, the journey has been fueled by the people closest to him. “The support I receive from friends and family motivates me,” he said. That encouragement has helped him navigate the challenges of competing at a high […]
McAlester’s Rilee Phillips – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Meet Rilee Phillips, a standout senior at McAlester High School whose hard work and dedication have paved the way for an exciting future in both athletics and academics. As a proud member of the Choctaw Nation, Rilee has taken full advantage of the resources available to help her transition into college and beyond. Rilee’s high school career has been defined […]
McAlester’s Madison Lynch – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by RibCrib
Madison Lynch: A Competitor at Heart, On and Off the Mat Some athletes grow up knowing exactly which sport they want to pursue, but for Madison Lynch, wrestling was a spontaneous decision. “I don’t really have an interesting story on how I started wrestling. I just went home one day and told my parents I […]