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 […]
McAlester’s Juleymi Muñoz – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by RibCrib
Juleymi Muñoz: Paving the Way for Girls Wrestling at McAlester Hard work is the foundation of success, and for Juleymi Muñoz, wrestling has taught her just how important discipline is in achieving her goals. “For me, I have had to discipline myself a lot—not just my diet or how much I work out, but to […]
McAlester’s Cleveland Williamson – Track Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank of McAlester
Cleveland Williamson: Jumping to Success For Cleveland Williamson, track and field wasn’t always the goal—it was simply a way to improve at football. “I originally started running track in seventh grade to get faster and continued it in eighth grade because I wanted to be fast enough for high school football,” he said. But what […]
McAlester’s Jackson Morgan – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Timbers Rentals
Jackson Morgan’s connection to baseball runs deep. From a young age, he played multiple sports but eventually decided to focus solely on baseball. “I played multiple sports when I was little and all the way through my junior high years, but I always felt more of a connection to baseball,” he says. “It’s how I […]
McAlester’s Melissa Elizondo – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
For Melissa Elizondo, representing McAlester High School is a privilege that she holds close to her heart. “It means everything to me. When I play, I’m not just representing myself; I’m carrying the pride of my school and community,” she says. As a senior, Melissa has dedicated her high school years to excelling in cheerleading and […]
McAlester’s Gunner Hodgell – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
For senior Gunner Hodgell, baseball has been a lifelong journey. “I’ve been playing baseball since I could remember,” he says. Growing up in a family where both parents played baseball and softball, the sport was a natural fit. “My dad is a die-hard Yankees fan, so as a kid, I watched a lot of their games […]