Pioneer’s Branson Doyle – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Security National Bank
Under the lights or under the sun, Pioneer High School senior Branson Doyle is easy to spot: he’s the one competing like every play matters and every pitch is a chance to get better. Splitting his time between football and baseball, he’s a defensive end and running back in the fall, then a pitcher, outfielder, […]
Enid’s Shelby Ramos – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Security National Bank
On the soccer field at Enid High School, senior forward Shelby Ramos plays with a quiet intensity that starts long before kickoff. Her game is built on more than speed or skill; it’s grounded in gratitude, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility to the people who believe in her. Her first source of strength […]
A Growing Network of Compassionate Care – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center
Across north-central Oklahoma, the distance between towns can stretch for miles. But when it comes to healthcare, even a few extra miles can make a world of difference. For rural families, access to care is not just a convenience. It is a lifeline. An unexpected emergency, a cancer diagnosis, or even a routine checkup can […]
Covington-Douglas’ Eli Bolz – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by First Bank & Trust Covington
Covington-Douglas’ Eli Bolz Covington-Douglas freshman Eli Bolz already plays the game with the habits of a seasoned veteran — right down to the chalk line. The varsity baseball player grew up a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, and he patterned much of his game after former Cubs shortstop Javier Báez. “There are a lot of people […]
Waukomis’ Rori Wood – Softball Spotlight
Waukomis’ Rori Wood Junior outfielder and FFA President Rori Wood sees Waukomis High School’s softball field as more than a diamond – it is where her second family comes together. For Wood, the connections built with the Lady Chiefs are just as rewarding as any win on the scoreboard. “What I love most about my team […]
Waukomis’ Paityn Willard – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Allied Care Family Practice
Waukomis High School’s Paityn Willard For Waukomis High School softball player Paityn Willard, the game is about a lot more than balls and strikes. It is about faith, family and a tight-knit group of teammates who feel more like sisters than classmates. Willard, a sophomore, splits her time between catching in fastpitch and playing third […]
2026 Oklahoma Boys Spring Sports Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why you think they should be added to the list. GOLF Drake Kanuch – AdaDrake is a junior playing his third year of varsity golf. He has already won one tournament […]
Laverne’s Gentry Long – Athlete Spotlight
Gentry Long, a junior at Laverne High School, is the kind of athlete who thrives when things get tough. Whether he’s grinding through miles on a cross-country course, sprinting on the track, or stepping onto the football field, he carries a quiet determination that defines who he is. His junior year stands as a defining […]
Seiling’s Kyrsten Unwin – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Women’s Clinic
Behind every strong team is a player whose energy lifts everyone around her, and for Seiling junior Kyrsten Unwin, that’s exactly where she shines. As a multi-sport athlete competing in softball, cheer, powerlifting, and track, Unwin finds her anchor on the softball field, where she stands tall at shortstop, both literally and figuratively. “I am […]
Alva’s Cheyenne Justice – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Women’s Clinic
At Alva High School, junior golfer Cheyenne Justice has become known for more than just her impressive swing. As a member of the Ladybugs golf team, Cheyenne has carved out a name for herself as both a leader and a steady example of perseverance. Her proudest memory so far came when she and her teammates […]