Broken Bow’s James Underwood – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Sherrill’s Pharmacy
Broken Bow’s James Underwood James Underwood’s path into competitive golf at Broken Bow High School began close to home, shaped by time spent alongside his father and a steady commitment to improvement. What started as a shared interest quickly turned into something more serious once he entered high school and set his sights on competing. […]
Idabel’s James Carper – Athlete Spotlight
James Carper doesn’t need noise to find his focus on the golf course. The Idabel High School freshman has been playing since age 10 and has built his game on patience, repetition and a family connection that started with his grandfather, who once played the sport himself. Carper picked up golf five years ago and […]
Idabel’s Ronald “Tra” Deramus III – Athlete Spotlight
Ronald “Tra” Deramus III doesn’t seek the roar of the crowd. On Idabel High School’s golf team, the senior simply delivers, swing after steady swing. Over four consistent years on the course, Deramus has earned MVP honors by leading with quiet authority. He lifts his teammates’ spirits and pushes them to give their all. “Golf […]
Idabel’s Adelynn Clardy – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Idabel’s Adelynn Clardy Adelynn Clardy’s connection to softball started almost as soon as she could pick up a glove. Now a freshman at Idabel Public Schools, she is continuing to build her game through experience, adversity and a growing sense of confidence. Clardy began playing at age three and said her parents have been her biggest […]
Idabel’s Makensie Cravens – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Idabel’s Makensie Cravens Makensie Cravens has spent most of her life on a softball field, developing into a versatile utility player who can fill any role her team needs. While she is capable across the field, she feels most confident at shortstop, where quick reactions and steady communication define her game. Her journey began at […]
Battiest’s Braylee Ward – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Junior multi-sport athlete Braylee Ward embraces the challenge of leading Battiest on both the court and the diamond. “I play basketball and softball,” Ward said. “My positions in basketball are point guard and forward. My position in softball is third base and catcher.” One moment from last fall remains a highlight of her career so […]
Valliant’s Aniya Pigg – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Sophomore Aniya Pigg brings size and intensity to the Valliant Lady Bulldogs as their power forward in the paint. Her first year on varsity delivered a milestone she will always remember. “Having my first double double as a freshman,” she said. Those court battles have taught her lessons that reach far beyond basketball. “It taught […]
Valliant’s Ryker Prince – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
A three-year starter turning heads, Valliant junior Ryker Prince brings speed and versatility to the Bulldogs across multiple sports. “I play football, where I have been a three-year starter at slot receiver and defensive back; and I am currently being recruited for football,” Prince said. “I also partake in powerlifting and track!” Early success defines […]
Wright City’s Paizley Battiest – Senior Spotlight – Presented by Work Ready
Senior pitcher and first baseman Paizley Battiest has helped anchor a Wright City softball program built on winning and family. She said a few milestones stand out from her time in a Lady Lumberjack uniform. “Becoming district champions three times in a row in slow-pitch,” she said. The game, she added, has shaped who she […]
Idabel’s Ethan Stone – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Work Ready
Idabel High School freshman Ethan John Stone is swinging his way into the spotlight on the boys golf team. The 9th-grader credits his passion for the sport to family roots and small-town advantages. Stone’s grandfather, John DeWitt, a former collegiate golfer, has been his biggest influence. “He has spent countless hours with me practicing and […]