Glenpool’s Aiden Barry – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Southern Nazarene University
Aiden Barry- Glenpool High School Aiden Barry is an All-State baseball player. He has come a long way from his T-ball days where his parents tell him he mostly played with the dirt. While he is hesitant to believe them, his athleticism is no longer in question. Aiden also played football most of his life and is skilled on the slopes. “I love to snowboard when I get the chance!” he […]
Sand Springs’ Tristian Birmingham – Football Spotlight – Presented by Alan Copeland Shelter Insurance
Tristian Birmingham’s journey in football is a testament to dedication and resilience. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tristian began playing football at the age of five. “I started playing football when I was five years old in the kindergarten for TYAA Bulldogs. What inspired me to play football was going out there having fun every […]
Sand Springs Sandites Softball Preview – Presented by RibCrib
SAND SPRINGS SANDITES Coach: SHELLI BROWN 21-17 OUTLOOK With a mix of seasoned veterans and fresh faces, coach Shelli Brown will field a team a little on the young side this season but will have good leadership from some upperclassmen. “Sandites will be young this season and will be led by our seniors Addie Hughes and […]
Sapulpa’s Harrison Fritz – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Inkwell
Harrison Fritz – Sapulpa High School The game of golf has taught Harrison Fritz how to react better after something frustrating happens. Golf is a sport where all eyes focus on an individual player’s every move. Maintaining focus and concentration when things go wrong is a valuable skill to master. Harrison is a freshman at Sapulpa High School. He says the best part of being on his golf team […]
Jenks’ Avery Arant – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Inkwell
Avery Arant- Jenks High School Avery Arant loves competition. On the tennis court she competes and plays against other girls equally passionate about their sport. Now a sophomore at Jenks High School, Avery looks forward to building her skill as she continues playing throughout high school. Seven years of tennis has taught Avery mental toughness, but her early interest in tennis was a little less serious. “I started because I wanted to play an individual sport and,” […]
Charles Page’s Aleyah Millikin – Track Spotlight – Presented by Inkwell
Aleyah Millikin- Charles Page High School One of the biggest lessons athletes learn from their sport is to never give up. Aleyah Millikin is no exception. “Learning to persevere even when things get hard,” she says, is the best life lesson track has given her. Aleyah is a sophomore at Charles Page High School, in Sand Springs. She enjoys making lasting bonds with her teammates. Her passion for track is simple, “it is something I’m good at,” she said. […]
Sand Springs Sandites Football Preview – Presented by Eric Davidson State Farm Insurance
SAND SPRINGS SANDITES Coach: BOBBY KLINCK 8-4 OFFENSE With a good mix of returning talent and young players with a lot of promise, the Sandites are prepared for another run in Class 6AII after going 8-4 and making it to the quarterfinals of the playoffs last season. “We return players in some key sports and […]
Bixby’s London Poindexter – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Stewart Martin Kubota Sales & Leasing
The Future Farmers of America program offers students the opportunity to learn subjects that they might not otherwise. While some of those subjects pertain to agriculture, there are some that help them learn things that will help them later in life, no matter what career path they chose. London Poindexter is a sophomore at Bixby High […]
Broken Arrow’s Emma Waits – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Stewart Martin Kubota Sales & Leasing
FFA stands for Future Farmers of America, but it’s not just for students who want to be farmers. FFA is also for students who want to be teachers, doctors, scientists, and much more. Emma Waits is a junior and planning to use her time with FFA to get a career. She says that her experience has given her the skills and confidence to find her love for public speaking. Emma doesn’t have just one favorite […]
Bishop Kelley’s Amelia Johnson – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Tour Quality Golf
Amelia Johnson got into golf as a young child. Her early experience included being on the course with her dad riding around in the golf cart. Her dad and grandparents are all avid golfers. It was natural for Amelia to pick up the sportas well. Now a senior, Amelia is a competitive golfer for Bishop Kelley High School. As her golf game became more serious, she followed advice given by her dad. “This doesn’t determine your future or how successful you’ll be. It’s just golf.” She learned valuable […]