2025 Valliant Bulldogs – Basketball Preview – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
VALLIANT BULLDOGS COACH: Cody Carlisle Record: 18-12 OUTLOOK After a strong 18-12 campaign, the Valliant Bulldogs enter the 2025-26 season with confidence and experience under the leadership of head coach Cody Carlisle, now in his eighth year at the helm. The Bulldogs bring back several key contributors and look to make a deeper postseason push […]
2025 Battiest Lady Panthers – Basketball Preview – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
BATTIEST LADY PANTHERS COACH: Chris Gibbs Record: 8–12 OUTLOOK The Battiest Lady Panthers enter the new season with experience, size, and a renewed sense of confidence under head coach Chris Gibbs, who returns for his second year at the helm. With a strong core of returning contributors, Gibbs believes this group is ready to take […]
2025 Haworth Lady Lions – Basketball Preview – Presented by Work Ready
HAWORTH LADY LIONS COACH: Konar Hall Record: 2-18 OUTLOOK The Haworth Lady Lions are determined to turn heads this season with a veteran-heavy roster and several promising young talents ready to make an impact. Head coach Konar Hall, entering his second year at the helm, is confident in the growth and mindset of his team. […]
2025 Smithville Braves – Basketball Preview – Presented by Smithville Public Schools
SMITHVILLE BRAVES COACH: Trent Brown Record: 23-7 OUTLOOK The Smithville Braves enter the 2025-2026 season coming off one of their best years in recent memory, finishing 23-7. Head coach Trent Brown, now in his second year, is proud of how his young team exceeded expectations last season — and he’s eager to see how they […]
2025 Smithville Lady Braves – Basketball Preview – Presented by Smithville Public Schools
SMITHVILLE LADY Braves COACH: Ashten Williams Record: 26-3 OUTLOOK After finishing 26-3 last season, the Smithville Lady Braves are entering the new year with a clear focus and high expectations. Head coach Ashten Williams, now in her seventh season, has built a program defined by hard work, discipline, and championship goals. “Our team enters the […]
2025 Antlers Lady Bearcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Pine Cellular
ANTLERS LADY BEARCATS COACH: Alissa Hardin Record: 6-19 OUTLOOK The Antlers Lady Bearcats enter the 2025-2026 season with a new sense of direction and energy under head coach Alissa Hardin, who begins her second year leading the program. With a young roster and a focus on development, Hardin is confident her team will surprise people […]
2025 Hugo Buffaloes – Basketball Preview – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge
HUGO BUFFALOES COACH: Darnell Shanklin Record: 8-15 OUTLOOK The Hugo Buffaloes enter the 2025-2026 season with confidence and experience, returning nearly their entire roster from last year. With only one senior departed, longtime head coach Darnell Shanklin believes his team is primed to take the next step. “I have a team that only graduated one […]
2025 Coalgate Lady Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Safeguard Insurance Solutions and CashFirst
COALGATE LADY WILDCATS COACH: Josh Talley Record: 8-18 OUTLOOK As the Coalgate Lady Wildcats prepare for the 2025-26 season, new head coach Josh Talley steps into his first year leading the girls’ program with optimism, energy, and a clear defensive mindset. After finishing 8-18 a year ago, Coalgate is focused on development, chemistry, and carving […]
2025 Coalgate Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Safeguard Insurance Solutions and CashFirst
COALGATE WILDCATS COACH: Josh Talley Record: 5-19 OUTLOOK With a young but determined roster, the Coalgate Wildcats enter the 2025-26 season under head coach Josh Talley ready to compete, grow, and build momentum for the future. After a 5-19 campaign a year ago, Talley believes his group’s balance and athleticism will make them an exciting […]
Idabel’s Colby Scott – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Work Ready Oklahoma
Idabel’s Colby Scott – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Work Ready Oklahoma As just a freshman, Colby Scott has already set his sights on the highest stage of competition. “To win state as a freshman,” Scott said. That goal is bold, but for an athlete who has already collected more than 44 medals between […]