Yukon’s Sarah Hartley – Teacher Spotlight
Yukon’s Sarah Hartley By Elizabeth Contreras Teaching is often described as a calling, but for high school teacher Sarah Hartley, it’s personal. Now in her third year of teaching Keystone and U.S. History, she says it was her own high school teachers that inspired her to step into the classroom. “I had teachers who truly […]
Yukon’s Wes Ankrom – Teacher Spotlight
Yukon Teacher Spotlight Wes Ankrom By Ivy Knapp For the past 26 years, Mr. Wes Ankrom has been making a huge impact on Yukon Schools. He started teaching back in 2000 and has spent his entire career at Yukon High School. When asked what keeps him here after all these years, his answer is the […]
El Reno’s Kason Haydon – Basketball Spotlight
El Reno’s Kason Haydon By Elizabeth Contreras Just before the opening tip of the state tournament, Kason Haydon exchanged a silent signal with his dad, a wink that spoke volumes. Inside the Big House, with the crowd rising and the lights glaring down, Haydon stood at midcourt and searched the stands. Moments before the ball […]
Mustang’s Sionna Williams – Athlete Spotlight
By Elizabeth Contreras Stepping onto the varsity floor as a freshman demands poise, discipline, and a willingness to grow at a pace faster than most peers. For Mustang High School’s newest varsity contributor, basketball has never felt rushed, but has always been a part of life. Sionna Williams, a 6-foot-1 power forward, is particularly valued […]
El Reno’s Jaida Richardson – Athlete Spotlight
By Ivy Knapp For El Reno freshman Jaida Richardson, basketball has been part of her life since she was little. A ninth grader who’s been playing for 12 years, Jaida’s love for the game started at home. “My mom and dad are basketball coaches,” she said. “That’s what first got me interested in the sport.” […]
2025 Mustang Broncos Girls Basketball Previews – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
MUSTANG LADY BRONCOS Coach: KATIE BASS 2024-25 Record: 25-6 OUTLOOK The Mustang Lady Broncos enter the season with unfinished business after reaching the state championship game. Head coach Katie Bass leads a roster filled with returning stars proven underclass contributors and one of the most promising freshman groups in Oklahoma. With athleticism depth and experience […]
2025 Yukon Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Roger Karns – Shelter Insurance
YUKON MILLERETTES Coach: ROY WYCKOFF 2024-25 Record: 12-13 OUTLOOK The Yukon Millerettes bring balance, experience and young scoring into the new season with expectations of being among the most competitive teams in their district. Head coach Roy Wyckoff leads a roster that thrives on tempo defensive pressure and a willingness to share the ball. “We […]
2025 Piedmont Wildcats Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by F&M Bank
PIEDMONT LADY WILDCATS Coach: JOE CRAWFORD 2024-25 Record: 14-11 OUTLOOK Graduation can cause a program to rebuild but for Piedmont High School and coach Joe Crawford, graduation did not take the normal toll on his team. “We only graduated one senior. We have three seniors who will start. We return a lot of skills and […]
2025 Piedmont Wildcats Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by F&M Bank
PIEDMONT WILDCATS Coach: BRIAN BEALE 2024-25 Record: 12-12 OUTLOOK The Wildcats enter the 2025-26 season with their hopes riding on the shoulders of several seniors who make their return for their final season of prep basketball. Head coach Brian Beale is excited to return a group that features scoring, defense and experience. “Piedmont is a […]
OK Girls Basketball Players to Watch – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Ava Campos (Ada) Ava is a skilled post player who has put in significant work to expand her perimeter game, allowing her to play multiple positions and give the lineup added versatility this season. Ali Schwerdtfeger (Adair)Ali has been a key part of the program’s success over the past three seasons and will be a […]