Ada’s Zoe Logan – Performing Arts Spotlight – Presented by Gray Real Estate Elite
From the moment she first stepped onto the stage in a high school production of Shrek at just 10 years old, Zoe Logan knew she had found her passion. “I have always loved performing,” Zoe shares. “My family has endless videos of me putting on shows in different costumes.” That love for the spotlight has […]
Ada’s Elvis Edwards – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank of Ada
For Elvis Edwards, being a leader on the field means more than just playing the game—it’s about building trust and support among his teammates. “I feel like I’m the leader of the team, so to prepare for it I make sure everyone knows I have their back no matter what and that they have mine,” Elvis […]
Ada’s JD Dugan – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Casey Fowler Shelter Insurance
For JD Dugan, baseball is more than a game—it’s a lifelong passion. Having picked up a bat at just three years old, he’s spent nearly his entire life dedicated to the sport. Now a senior at Ada High School, JD reflects on his journey and the lessons that have shaped him both on and off […]
ADA AREA PLAYERS TO WATCH – Presented by Core Orthodontics
Baseball Bodee Garrett – Allen Bodee is a senior that will mostly play centerfield, but has a chance to play middle/corner infield at times. He will hit in the middle of the lineup looking to drive balls in gaps. Cooper McKeel – Konawa Cooper is a multi-sport athlete that works on his baseball craft year […]
Ada Cougars Baseball Team – Presented by Ada Alignment and Tire
The Ada Cougars are gearing up for the 2024 baseball season with high hopes of building on last year’s success. Under the leadership of head coach Shane Coker, the Cougars advanced to the Super Regionals in 2023 before falling to Blanchard. This year, the team is focused on improving offensively while relying on a mix of […]
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 […]
Hartshorne’s Malachi Sunagoowie – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jim Jeffreys Shelter Insurance
Malachi Sunagoowie’s passion for baseball started early. “I got started in my sport when I was young playing t-ball, and then I first started playing traveling ball when I was seven for Xplosion, a team out of Tulsa,” the Hartshorne High School standout shares. “I was born in Talihina, but I’ve been a native of Hartshorne my entire […]
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 […]
MCALESTER AREA PLAYERS TO WATCH – Presented by Compassion Home Care
Baseball Adden Smitherman – Canadian Smitherman is a great kid and a hard worker that is always working to improve his game. He will look to play a big role for the team this season. Malachi Sunagoowie – Hartshorne Malachi is a junior that has started and hit in the four hole since his freshman […]