The nerves were high as Olivia McCoy stepped onto the court for the first varsity minutes of her career. The opponent was Bethany, one of the toughest teams Enid would face all season. As she took her first shot, the crowd exploded in support—a moment she had been working toward for years.
“That was a huge moment for me,” McCoy said. “Getting my first varsity minutes against such a strong team really pushed me to keep improving.”
A junior shooting guard at Enid High School, McCoy has been making an impact on the court since elementary school.
She first picked up a basketball in third grade, encouraged by her parents to try sports.
After briefly playing softball, she decided basketball was the game she loved most.
“My parents wanted me to be involved in sports, so I gave basketball a try,” McCoy said. “Eventually, I fell in love with it.”
This season has been her favorite so far, not just because of personal success but because of the chemistry she and her teammates have developed.
“We have such a strong bond this year,” she said. “We click on the court, and I think that will help us as we get into the playoffs.”
McCoy is known for her sharp shooting, particularly from beyond the arc. Her ability to knock down shots under pressure has made her a key part of Enid’s success.
“My three-point shooting is one of the strongest parts of my game,” she said. “But I am always working to get better.”
Her drive and discipline come from her biggest role model—her father.
“He works so hard and always puts others first,” McCoy said. “That is something I try to do, both in basketball and in life.”
Off the court, McCoy enjoys lifting weights, playing video games, and going fishing. But basketball remains her primary focus as she looks toward the future.
“I want to play college basketball,” she said. “That is why I have been working so hard. I am going to do whatever it takes to get there.”
