Broken Bow’s Claire Burris – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Evan Smalling State Farm
Claire Burris, a senior at Broken Bow High School, is no stranger to the spotlight, but for her, cheerleading is about much more than the performance. “I have been cheering since seventh grade and have developed a passion for bringing energy and enthusiasm to every game and event,” she said. That passion has driven her to […]
Broken Bow’s Jontaa Jett – Mom of the Month Spotlight – Presented by Evan Smalling State Farm
Jontaa Jett-Mom of the Month If you want some tips on how to organize and help run a youth sports organization, you might look up Jontaa Jett in Broken Bow. She’s currently the secretary of the Broken Bow High School Quarterback Club and coordinates the Adopt A Savage program, a part of the booster club that works […]
Wilburton’s Shannon Stanford – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
From a young age, Shannon Stanford knew she wanted to follow in her sister’s footsteps. “I’ve been playing softball since I was about five. I got started into softball by watching my sister play and going to all of her games and decided I wanted to do that too,” she recalled. Now, as a standout player for […]
Red Oak’s Alejandra “Allie” Tovar – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
For Red Oak’s Alejandra Tovar, or “Allie” as she’s known on and off the field, softball has always been more than just a sport—it’s been a family tradition. “My mom played softball her whole life, she always wanted her kids to play softball,so she started a team,” Allie recalled. It didn’t take long for her to […]
Kiowa’s Gracie Martin – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
Gracie Martin’s journey with softball has been a lifelong adventure. “I have played softball for as long as I remember, I don’t remember softball ever not being in my life,” the Kiowa High School senior said. Her softball career began when she was just six years old. “My dad signed us up for t-ball. He coached […]
McAlester’s Hannah McMahan – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan of McAlester
Hannah McMahan’s journey with McAlester High School Pom is deeply rooted in tradition and family. As a senior, Hannah’s story begins long before her high school years, having supported the MHS Pom team for nine years, five of which were spent cheering for her older sisters, and four as a team member herself. “Dancing has […]
McAlester’s Ella Kate Siever – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
Ella Kate Siever’s love for dance has shaped her entire high school experience at McAlester, and her journey is as unique as it is inspiring. A senior this year, Ella Kate reflects on her 11 years of dance with gratitude and pride. “Making that decision has been one of the greatest blessings,” she shared about joining the McAlester […]
McAlester’s Kimmy Young – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
Kimmy Young’s entrance into cheer is unique and reflects both resilience and determination. “I didn’t start cheer until my junior year of high school,” Kimmy said. After participating in dance and enjoying it, she decided to try out for the cheer team. “I knew cheer was similar, so I tried out for the team, and the second […]
McAlester’s Shylie Mason – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
Shylie Mason’s softball journey has been shaped by a lifelong connection to sports, with her father being a coach. “I’m a senior at McAlester High School, and I have played softball for McAlester Athletics for five years,” she said. Having grown up around sports, she naturally gravitated toward the game from an early age. “My dad has […]
McAlester’s Elli Bass – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
From starting dance at the age of three at Pam’s Academy of Dance to representing McAlester High School’s Pom team, sophomore Elli Bass has built an impressive athletic résumé. In addition to dancing, Elli is also a dedicated member of the McAlester volleyball team, balancing her time and energy between her two passions. When asked about […]