McAlester’s Rilee Phillips – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Rilee Phillips, a dedicated cross country and track athlete at McAlester High School, draws strength and inspiration from her Choctaw heritage. “My Choctaw heritage is in my heart and my personality,” she shares. “I am very resilient, and my family story tells while passing down history, knowledge, and cultural values.” Rilee’s connection to her culture began at a young […]

McAlester’s Bailey Caldwell FFA Spotlight Presented by OK Ag Credit 

Ok Ag Credit FFA Spotlight Bailey Caldwell – McAlester High School Bailey Caldwell of McAlester High School started showing goats in the sixth grade. That’s when she was exposed to FFA and some of the opportunities FFA had to offer. Once eligible, Caldwell joined the organization and has enjoyed representing MHS ever since.  “My older […]

McAlester Lady Buffs Basketball Team – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance

MCALESTER LADY BUFFALOES GIRLS  Coach: KOURTNEE BESHEARS 23-24 Record: 14-13 The McAlester Lady Buffs are gearing up for an exciting season, led by Head Coach Kourtnee Beshears, who’s impressed by the team’s dedication and growth mindset. “This group of girls work hard,” Beshears shared. “They are resilient no matter the obstacle. They want to get better every day, and […]

McAlester’s Skylee Simpson – Dance Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester

For Skylee Simpson, commitment to dance means starting her days early with the McAlester High School pom team. Waking up at 6:30 a.m. for practice five days a week requires discipline and resilience, but Skylee finds motivation in her teammates and the shared goal of success. “The most challenging moment has been staying super motivated at times when getting […]

McAlester Buffaloes Basketball Team – Presented by Ira Brinlee Shelter Insurance

MCALESTER BUFFALOES BOYS  Coach: MIKE DOONEY 23-24 Record: 3-19 The McAlester Buffaloes boys basketball team is embracing a season of growth and development with a young core lineup. After a challenging 2023 season with a 3-19 record, head coach Mike Dooney is optimistic about the upcoming year. “We have a very young core. Last year, we started three freshmen,” […]