2025 Ada Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Casey Fowler – Shelter Insurance
ADA COUGARS COACH: Kyle Caufield Record: 16-12 OUTLOOK The Ada Cougars are once again setting their sights high under head coach Kyle Caufield, who enters his sixth season leading the program. With a roster loaded with athleticism, length, and experience, Caufield believes this year’s squad has the tools to make a serious postseason push. “Each […]
2025 Hartshorne Boys Basketball – Presented by Ira Brinlee – Shelter Insurance
HARTSHORNE MINERS COACH: Matt Henry Record: 19-8 OUTLOOK Coming off a strong 19-8 season and a trip to the state quarterfinals, the Hartshorne Miners enter the new year with momentum, leadership, and unfinished business. Head coach Matt Henry returns a deep and experienced roster that knows what it takes to compete at a high level. […]
2025 Hartshorne Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Ira Brinlee – Shelter Insurance
HARTSHORNE LADY MINERS COACH: Dalante Redway Record: 28-2 OUTLOOK After finishing as the state runner-up last season, the Hartshorne Lady Miners enter 2025-26 with high expectations and a retooled roster that’s eager to make another deep postseason run. Head coach Dalante Redway returns a solid core of experienced juniors, a standout senior leader, and an […]
2025 McAlester Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Ira Brinlee – Shelter Insurance
MCALESTER LADY BUFFALOES COACH: Kourtnee Beshears Record: 8-13 OUTLOOK The McAlester Lady Buffaloes are entering the 2025-26 season with renewed energy and a youthful core under sixth-year head coach Kourtnee Beshears, who sees great promise in this growing group of athletes. With a roster loaded with underclassmen, the Lady Buffs are building a foundation for […]
2025 McAlester Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Ira Brinlee – Shelter Insurance
MCALESTER BUFFALOES COACH: Lou Dawkins Record: 12-12 OUTLOOK The McAlester Buffaloes enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations under first-year head coach Lou Dawkins, who brings a wealth of experience and a winning mindset to the program. After a .500 campaign last year, Dawkins believes this young, talented group has what it takes to turn […]
Ada High School’s Lilli Keefer – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Casey Fowler, Shelter Insurance
The spirit of Ada cheerleading is fueled by determination, and senior Lilli Keefer embodies that drive. “The team’s biggest strength right now is definitely our attitudes,” Keefer said. “Being able to keep great attitudes when a practice doesn’t go the way we want it to and always giving 100%.” That mindset has shaped a season […]
McAlester Buffaloes Cross Country Teams – Boys & Girls – Presented by Jim Jeffreys, Shelter Insurance
McAlester Buffaloes Cross Country Teams – Boys & Girls The McAlester Buffaloes cross country program is set for an exciting 2025 season, with both the boys and girls teams showing growth and promise under head coach Calvin Neill. With experience returning on the boys’ side and new energy joining the girls’ roster, Neill believes this […]
McAlester High School’s Gracelinn Douglas – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Josh Hass Insurance
Leadership is something Gracelinn Douglas takes to heart as a captain for McAlester cheer. “My personal goals are to lead by example and bring positive aspects to the team,” she said. That attitude has shaped her approach not just to cheer, but to how she inspires those around her. One of the most exciting changes […]
McAlester High School’s Crawford Hester – Football Spotlight – Presented by Josh Hass Insurance
CRAWFORD HESTER-MCALESTER You hear coaches talk a lot about “program kids”. These are players that have generally played in the shadows but have stuck with the game and given it all for their team. McAlester senior lineman Crawford Hester is one of those guys as new coach Jeff Craig explained. “Crawford is one of those […]
SE Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Keith Cosby – Shelter Insurance
FOOTBALL Bayler Black – Caddo Bayler was on track to earn All-District honors before an injury sidelined him for half the season. Despite the setback, he still posted outstanding numbers: 66 total tackles, 52 solo stops, 10 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. A true student of the game and a rare athletic talent, Bayler […]