Wright City’s Dakota Billy – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jake Denison Farmers Insurance
Ever since Dakota Billy picked up a baseball at the age of four, he never let go. The sport became more than just a game—it became a part of him. “I’ve played baseball ever since I was four years old and never lost love for the sport since then,” he said. Through years of dedication, […]
Wright City’s Kade Gaskey – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Cheryl Fisher Allstate Insurance
Winning a state championship is the dream of every athlete, and for Kade Gaskey, that dream became reality. “The feeling of knowing you have finally won state—the looks on everybody’s faces of pure joy as you look around—just always brings a happy place in my heart,” he shared. That moment was the culmination of years […]
MCCURTAIN COUNTY AREA PLAYERS TO WATCH – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Baseball Sebastian Nash – Battiest Sebastian is a great kid that always puts in the hard work and is ready to compete when he hits the field. Jarron Ford and Hayden Cummings – Smithville Both guys will be key players for the Braves this season. Ford and Cummings are outstanding athletes and teammates and will […]
Broken Bow’s Kennedee Britain – Softball Spotlight – Presented by James Hodge Dodge of Broken Bow
Kennedee Brittain’s love for softball started early, but it wasn’t until middle school that she discovered her passion for slow-pitch. “When I got into middle school, my friends were talking about slow-pitch softball and how fun it was,” Kennedee said. “I decided to give it a try and have loved it ever since.” Now a senior at Broken Bow […]
Broken Bow’s Haylie Brantley – Softball Spotlight – Presented by James Hodge Dodge of Broken Bow
Growing up around the ball field, Haylie Brantley developed a love for the game early. “I’ve been at a ball field since I can remember, either playing or watching,” she said. “I had great coaches early on, my dad being one of them. I would say he probably influenced me the most.” Now a senior […]
Idabel’s Mercades Lopez – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Mercades Lopez didn’t always love softball. In fact, it was quite the opposite. “I started softball from a very young age. My parents made me play, and I hated it,” she admitted. But over time, the sport grew on her. “Then I just fell in love with it.” Now a standout player for Idabel High School, Mercades’ passion […]
Valliant’s Kylie Corley – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Kylie Corley’s determination and passion for softball shine as brightly as her achievements. From being a four-year-old playing T-ball with her brother’s team to stepping onto the field as a leader for Valliant High School, she’s embraced every challenge with grit and grace. Now, as a seasoned athlete, she’s driven by one goal: to leave a […]
Valliant’s Lyric Prince – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Softball isn’t just a sport for Lyric Prince—it’s a way of life. “I started playing since t-ball, and I’ve loved it ever since,” she shares. Now a senior at Valliant High School, Lyric anchors her team from centerfield, both as a player and as a guiding force for her teammates. Her father has been one of […]
Wright City’s Jaxon Hill – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Jaxon Hill has always been grateful for the lessons baseball has taught him. Starting at a young age, the Wright City right fielder built a foundation of skills and values that have shaped both his game and his character. “A lot of things I know now are things that I have learned playing youth baseball,” he shared. His […]
Battiest’s Ashlyn Bond – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Ashlyn Bond’s journey in softball started early, with her dad and coach Jo Lynn being key influences. “I love doing stuff that I truly cherish,” Ashlyn says. “How I got started in slow pitch softball is by my dad and by Jo Lynn, who is my coach.” With their guidance, Ashlyn found a passion that […]