2025 Verdigris Football Preview – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union

Coach: JUSTIN MORSEY 0-10 OFFENSE Coach Justin Morsey takes over the Cardinal football program after the team was winless last season. Morsey, alongside his staff which consists of Ron Fuller, Jeremy Gray, Zach Gray, Mike Gregory and Bobby Jones are looking forward to having a healthy team that is hungry to prove they can compete […]
Claremore’s Lex Clark – Football Spotlight – Presented by Advance Orthopedics of Oklahoma

Claremore’s Lex Clark Claremore High School senior Lex Clark sees his role on the Zebras’ offensive line as an extension of his faith in Christ. “You aren’t called to glorify yourself. You’re called to do your duty, what’s asked of you,” King said. “You serve others, and it is why I love being a lineman.” […]
Catoosa’s Jaidyn Swarer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Steve Swann, State Farm

Catoosa’s Jaidyn Swarer Making the transition into school ball as a freshman is easier these days thanks to many of the players being involved in club ball. Catoosa freshman Jaidyn Swarer is no different. “I play for Pryme 2010 Sherill, with coaches Kevin Sherill, Brent Dugger, and Chris Holsen. This gets me playing and seeing […]
Bixby’s Trey McGlothlin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Bixby First Methodist Church

Bixby’s Trey McGlothlin Being a two-way player on the best football team in Oklahoma is not an easy task. For Bixby’s Trey McGlothlin playing wide receiver and outside linebacker or nickel is exactly where he wants to be. As a football player, McGlothlin has experienced success at every level, but being a varsity player at […]
Bixby’s Emory Snyder – Football Spotlight – Presented by Radius Gate & Fence Company

Bixby’s Emory Snyder By Bryce McKinnis Emory Snyder has had a year every high school football player dreams of. The 6-foot-4 Bixby High School safety had 45 tackles, 14 breakups and six interceptions as he guided the Spartans to the 6A-I State Championship, their 10th title in 11 years, last fall. “Coming into my junior […]
Bixby’s Cord Nolan – Football Spotlight – Presented by Dental Care of Bixby

Bixby’s Cord Nolan While many of his peers who will continue their playing careers at the next level are waiting for that “signing day” moment, Bixby’s Cord Nolan wasted no time committing to a university where he will continue his playing career. Nolan is known as an old-school type linebacker who plays a physical style […]
2025 Pryor Football Preview – Presented by Rhett Minson, State Farm

PRYOR TIGERS Coach: KENNY DAVIS 8-4 OFFENSE Continuity is important when a coach is at the helm of a program for a few years. For head coach Kenny Davis, the Pryor Tiger football team has responded well to his philosophy by stepping up and winning games. Coming into the 2025 season, expectations are growing for […]
Bixby’s Sam DeWoody – Football Spotlight – Presented by Dental Arts of Bixby

Bixby’s Sam DeWoody Football is a contact sport and Sam DeWoody loves it that way. His job as an offensive guard is to move defenders to create running lanes. “My favorite part about football is hitting people as hard as I can,” he says. Sam is a senior at Bixby High School. While his job on the field […]
Bixby’s Carson Kirby – Football Spotlight – Presented by Arrowhead Roofing

Bixby’s Carson Kirby Playing the position of quarterback is not easy. Even the most prepared players can at times struggle. It’s those who embrace the ups and downs of a game that find their path to greatness as high school quarterbacks. Enter Carson Kirby from Bixby High School. Kirby comes from a long line of […]
Kiefer Trojans – Football Team Preview – Presented by Andrea Mabrey, Shelter Insurance

KIEFER TROJANS Coach: TRENT WORLEY 8-4 OFFENSE There are many reasons for the Trojan faithful to be optimistic coming into the new season. Head coach Trent Worley returns a solid nucleus of players who are hungry for more than just a winning season. “Optimistic about next year. We return seven starters on offense (4 OL […]