Durant’s Alicia Farley – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Alicia Farley’s journey as an educator is rooted deeply in a lifelong love of literature and the influential role her family played in nurturing this passion. “Mom made sure I was surrounded by books; we visited the library and bookstores. I was bathed in language. Education is ingrained into my being,” she said. This early […]
Tishomingo Indians Football Preview – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
TISHOMINGO INDIANS Coach: SCOTT O’HARA 4-6 OFFENSE Tishomingo returns to the field with a renewed sense of purpose and focus on building a balanced and effective offense. “We would like to be balanced as much as possible on offense,” head coach Scott O’Hara said. The Indians will utilize multiple offensive sets, mainly 11 and 21 […]
Atoka Wampus Cats Football Preview – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
ATOKA WAMPUS CATS Coach: JACOB CUPP 3-7 OFFENSE Atoka is set to make strides this season with an experienced offense leading the charge. “If we continue to get better on defense, find a way to control the clock on offense and create some big plays with our playmakers, we have a chance to be successful,” […]
Tishomingo Indians Softball Preview – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
TISHOMINGO SOFTBALL At Tishomingo, they’re accustomed to traveling a couple of hours to play a softball game. And since Charles Hook has been the head softball coach, they’ve also become used to traveling the two hours it takes to go to Oklahoma City to play in the state championship. In the six years Hooks has been coach, the Indians have captured two […]
Konawa Tigers Football Preview – Presented by Vision Bank
KONAWA TIGERS Coach: JEFF TOMPKINS 4-6 OFFENSE/DEFENSE With a productive offseason and spring practice, coach Jeff Tompkins is optimistic the Tigers can put together a solid effort in 2024. “This group has put in a massive amount of work this offseason, and we are excited to see it pay off,” said Tompkins. Running back and VYPE […]
Caddo Bruins Football Preview – Presented by Stuteville Chevrolet of Durant
CADDO BRUINS Coach: JEFF WIGINGTON 9-3 OFFENSE The dawning of a new era has begun for the Caddo football program. Jeff Wigington has taken over alongside an excellent coaching staff that includes Shane Millermon (Asst HC/DC), Dustin McKay (RB/LB), Chris Counce (OL/DL), and Hunter Self (WR/DB). “Have a good number of returners from a 9-3 Squad in […]
Kingston Redskins Football Preview – Presented by Stuteville Chevrolet of Durant
KINGSTON REDSKINS Coach: BRAD HILL 10-2 OFFENSE The Kingston Redskins are coming off a successful season and are eager to hit the field with a strong offense. “We are returning eight starters on offense and nine starters on defense from a 10-2 2023 season. We were district champions last year, falling to Alva in the […]
Sasakwa Mom of the Month – LaKeisha Snodgross – Presented by El Cazador Mexican Restaurant of Wewoka
MOM OF THE MONTH LaKeshia Snodgrass-Sasakwa Sports has been a way of life for LaKeshia Snodgrass growing up and now into her adult life with a football coach husband and two active teen athletes. “I played college softball, my dad played college football and my brother played college baseball,” said Snodgrass. “Later I married a man who played […]
Sasakwa’s Titan Collins – Football Spotlight – Presented by El Cazador Mexican Restaurant of Wewoka
TITAN COLLINS SASAKWA HIGH SCHOOL You might say that Titan Collins is a late bloomer. Just a sophomore this coming season at Sasakwa High School, Collins is already a VYPE TOP 100 pick at wide receiver even though he didn’t start playing football until eighth grade. His freshman year was a bit of a roller coaster […]
Sasakwa Vikings Football Preview – Presented by El Cazador Mexican Restaurant of Wewoka
SASAKWA VIKINGS Coach: CORKY SNODGRASS 1-9 OFFENSE The Sasakwa Vikings head into the 2024 season with a youthful and energetic squad. Leading the offense are sophomore wide receivers Titan Collins (5-9, 155, So.) and Darius Henderson (5-8, 145, So.), both of whom had impressive freshman campaigns. “Sasakwa is going to be a very young team […]