Idabel’s Josie Farley-Athlete Spotlight
Josie Farley knows exactly what can keep her moving when a cross country race begins to hurt: the runners in front of her. The Idabel High School sophomore brings a competitive edge to the course, pairing it with the work ethic she has learned from her father and the encouragement she receives from the people […]
Idabel’s Aydien James-Athlete Spotlight
Winning a regional basketball championship and advancing to the state track meet have already given Aydien two memorable moments in an Idabel uniform. Both accomplishments also showed the Idabel High School junior what can happen when hard work is matched by consistency. Aydien competes in cross-country, basketball and track, moving from one sport to another […]
Idabel’s Casey Allen-Athlete Spotlight
Casey Allen only ran the 200-meter dash at three meets before earning a trip to the state meet. For the Idabel senior, it was another milestone in a running career that began in middle school and has grown into three state qualifications in the 400 and another in the 200. Somewhere along the miles, workouts […]
Idabel’s Adelynn Clardy-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by JD Farms
Idabel sophomore Adelynn Clardy has learned that life behind the plate requires more than toughness. It also requires trust — in herself, in the pitcher in front of her and in the teammates surrounding her. As Idabel’s catcher, Clardy handles a position that demands her attention on every pitch. Of all the responsibilities that come […]
McCurtain County Area Fan’s Choice Team- Presented by Pine Cellular
The fans have spoken and after weeks of online polls, you the fans have selected your Fan’s Choice Team for the 2026 high school football season. Offense QB – John McKinney – ValliantMcKinney will be trusted with Valliant’s offense despite being only a freshman. A dedicated student of the game, he brings the ability to […]
Idabel’s Aliyah Browning-FFA Spotlight
Aliyah Browning has learned that making a difference often starts with recognizing a need and using whatever talents you have to help. The Idabel High School sophomore has found her way of doing that through auctioneering. Through her charitable platform, Browning Benefits, Browning has helped raise more than $235,000 for families, individuals, organizations and charities […]
Idabel’s Brenner Battiest-Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Seven innings on the mound were only part of Brenner Battiest-Moore’s contribution to a junior-year baseball win over Valliant. He allowed two hits without a walk and went 4 for 4 at the plate. It is the athletic memory the Idabel High School senior is proudest of, but his experience in football and baseball also […]
Valliant’s Alivia Dansby-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Kiamichi Family Medical Center
“Embrace the pain” sounded like unusual advice when Alivia Dansby heard it on the way to one of her first cross-country meets. Once the race began, the Valliant junior understood exactly what her father meant. “Even though things are tough, you just have to keep pushing forward and not give up,” Dansby said. “Although things […]
Idabel’s Averie Boyd-Athlete Spotlight
The pitching circle offers no time to dwell on what just went wrong. Idabel freshman Averie Boyd has learned to make the next pitch matter more than the one she cannot change. Softball is Boyd’s main sport and greatest passion, though she also plays basketball and runs track. Her growth as a pitcher has come […]
Idabel’s Emerson McElroy-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Work Ready Idabel
Some of Emerson McElroy’s best memories at Idabel High School have come from being part of something bigger than herself. Whether she is cheering on the sidelines or competing on the golf course, the Idabel senior has learned that being a teammate comes with a responsibility to the people beside her. “Cheer and golf have […]