Ada’s Gus Byrd – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Gray Real Estate Elite
Some athletes discover their sport through family tradition, while others stumble upon it by chance. For Gus Byrd, tennis became a passion thanks to a simple summer camp. “I started playing tennis because my mom signed me up for the country club tennis camps, and I fell in love from there,” he shared. That early […]
Ada’s Kash Taylor-Rogers – Golf Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank of Ada
There’s something about hitting the course after school that clears Kash Taylor-Rogers’ mind. Whether it’s working on his swing or just playing a few holes, the Ada High School golfer knows where he belongs. “I really focus on golf and grades in school and in my free time, I usually help my dad and play basketball,” Kash said. “I […]
Ada’s Couper Taylor-Rogers – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Casey Fowler Shelter Insurance
It started with a golf club in hand at just five or six years old—and Couper Taylor-Rogers hasn’t put it down since. “I started playing golf around five or six years old and fell in love with it,” said the Ada High School standout. Now a dedicated athlete on the Cougar golf team, Couper continues […]
Ada Cougars Golf Team – Presented by Core Orthodontics
The Ada boys golf team enters the 2025 season with a mix of young talent and experienced leadership, ready to take on the challenge of moving up to Class 5A. Head coach Robert Powell acknowledges the uphill battle but remains optimistic about his squad’s potential. “We are still a very young group with very little depth,” […]
Kiowa’s Paige Igou – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford of McAlester
Paige Igou knows that success in softball doesn’t come without hard work and dedication. Whether it’s staying late after practice for extra reps or pushing through challenges, she embraces every moment on the field. “My week usually involves school, practice, or games. If we aren’t having games, then after practice, I will usually go to […]
Kiowa’s Hoff Weil – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford of McAlester
Every athlete has that moment they dream about—stepping back onto the field after a long recovery, hearing the crowd, feeling the game again. For Kiowa High School’s Hoff Weil, that moment became a reality. “My most memorable moment so far is being able to come back and play the sports I love,” he said. “My freshman […]
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 […]
Haileyville Warriors Academic Team
The Haileyville academic team wrapped up an impressive season, showcasing their resilience and teamwork in multiple tournaments. Competing in the Pitt 8 Conference and OSSAA regionals, the team advanced to the area tournament, falling just short of a state appearance. While the season didn’t end the way they had hoped, the experience gained has set the stage […]
Quinton’s Blazyn McKee – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
Some athletes are introduced to their sport later in life, but for Blazyn McKee, golf has been part of his world for as long as he can remember. “I’ve been playing as long as I could walk,” he said. When he’s not on the course, Blazyn enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors—activities that reflect his love for both […]
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 […]