Enid’s Macee Ylitalo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Slater Mechanical
By Jay Hoberecht Macee Ylitalo is a 17-year-old senior at Enid High School. She is an active young woman who is fully embracing her final year of school. Macee comes from a military background. Her father is a Lieutenant Colonel Retired (February 2025). He now works for an oil company. Her family consists of Dad, […]
Kremlin-Hillsdale’s Abbie LeCrone – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Matt LeCrone, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance Agent
Kremlin Hillsdale High School’ Abbie LeCrone Kremlin senior shortstop Abbie LeCrone brings a quiet focus and an energizing presence to a Broncs dugout she believes should never be silent. LeCrone, a senior at Hilldale High School, anchors the infield at shortstop, a position she embraces because of the demanding range and responsibility it requires. “My […]
Enid’s Keon Young – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Slater Mechanical
Enid High School’s Keon Young For Enid High School junior Keon Young, baseball is more than a sport — it’s a lesson in responsibility, discipline, and the power of teamwork. As a standout center fielder and pitcher for the Plainsmen, Young approaches both the classroom and the diamond with a quiet confidence shaped by the people […]
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 […]