Kingfishers RJ McCarty – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Kingfisher NAPA Auto Parts
Kingfisher High School’s RJ McCarty As a freshman on the Kingfisher High School varsity soccer team, RJ McCarty is still learning his way around high school hallways, but he already knows exactly where he belongs once he steps onto the pitch. McCarty, a ninth-grade left forward, has played soccer “all my life” and relishes the […]
Enid’s Dallas Darrow – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Andrew Real Estate Co.
Senior Dallas Darrow has earned a reputation at Enid High School for being dependable, hardworking, and deeply grounded in both faith and family values. As a key member of the Plainsmen baseball team, Darrow brings more than athletic talent; he brings leadership, humility, and perspective shaped by his life experiences on and off the field. […]
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 […]