Wright City’s Madelyn Dickerson – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

Madelyn Dickerson may have only been at Wright City High School for a short time, but she’s already made her mark both on and off the softball field. Originally from Pennsylvania, where she attended a large 6A school, Madelyn found herself in a smaller, more connected community in Wright City. “Most people think going to a […]
Valliant’s Kenny Golston – Football Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

KENNY GOLSTON VALLIANT HIGH SCHOOL The 2024 football season is shaping up as a breakthrough year for Valliant running back Kenny Golston. The talented junior broke the 1000-yard rushing mark last year as a sophomore and according to his new coach, Joe Jones, he’s got a great upside. “One of the most impressive things about Kenny is his […]
Haworth’s Kagaan Williston – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
KAGANN WILLISTON HAWORTH HIGH SCHOOL Though she admits that she played football in a little league growing up, Haworth High School senior Kagann Williston is a softball player at heart where she pitches and plays first base for the Lions. But with the 2024 season underway, Williston finds herself on the bench. “I suffered a […]
Battiest’s Kason Stovall – Fall Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

KASON STOVALL BATTIEST HIGH SCHOOL While the larger schools are caught up with football this time of year, the smaller schools are underway with their fall baseball campaigns and at Battiest High School that means it’s Kason Stovall time. The four-year starter in baseball and basketball hit .385 for the Panthers last year with eight […]
Idabel’s Quintasia Johnson – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Kiamichi Family Medical Center

QUINTASIA JOHNSON IDABEL HIGH SCHOOL When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That might be the mantra for Idabel High School junior Quintasia Johnson this year. She suffered a major knee injury during the summer which will sideline her from her busy schedule for a while starting with the cheer squad. But even injured, Quintasia is finding ways to support them. “Even though she’s […]
Idabel’s Londyn Brown – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

By Jackson Moody Londyn Brown, a cheerleader from Idabel High School, brings a unique energy and passion to the sport that’s deeply influenced by her personal journey. Originally born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Londyn’s path to cheerleading was sparked by her love of dance and the joy she feels when performing. “Cheering just feels like […]
Broken Bow’s Quinlan Bailey – Football Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

QUINLAN BAILEY BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL Webster defines “throwback” as something suggestive of an earlier time or style. And Broken Bow footballer Quinlan Bailey fits that image to a tee according to his new coach Maverick Lang. “He’s prototypical of what you want in a middle linebacker. He’s big and physical and has a good nose for the football […]
Wright City’s Kenlie Zilliox – Cross Country Spotlight – Sponsored by Wright City Cross Country

Kenlie Zilliox’s cross country journey is marked by resilience and dedication, starting from her early fascination with running. “When I was little, I was always interested in running, so when I was 10 in the fourth grade, I started cross country,” Kenlie shared. Her journey has been significantly influenced by her coaches, Mr. Johnny Crabtree and Mrs. Ruthie (Edna Turner). “What […]
Idabel’s Zoe Rolen – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill

Zoe Rolen’s journey into cheer began in middle school, and now as a junior at Idabel High School, she’s a leader on the team with big aspirations. Zoe’s passion for cheerleading is rooted in a memory that shaped her path. “When I was enrolled at Denison, they had Mini Wildcats where younger grades got to perform with the […]
Idabel’s Emerson McElroy – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill

EMERSON MCELROY IDABEL HIGH SCHOOL If you listen to Emerson McElroy talk, you might swear that she’s a senior or maybe even a college kid. But this Idabel High dynamo is just a sophomore who is a one-person organizer for the Warrior cheer squad. “She’s my go-to for choreography, does a lot of our pre-recordings, is […]