Mustang’s Lovely Haywood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Lori Garrison – Shelter Insurance
By Bryce McKinnis Mustang High School junior Lovely Haywood was raised in a basketball family. Her older brother, Curtis Haywood II, played at Tulsa then the University of Central Oklahoma. Her oldest sister, Cur’Tiera, played at Austin Peay and Quinnipiac, where she’s now an assistant coach. Her middle sister, Cherish, whom she’s playing without for […]
Q&A with Mustang’s Alexis Kierstead – Presented by Aaron Ruiz – Shelter Insurance
VYPE: Alexis, what position are you playing and what’s the hardest thing to master about that spot? Alexis Kierstead: I am playing centerfield right now and the most difficult thing to do is find the fence and we work on it at practice all the time. VYPE: What improvements have you made to your game […]
Mustang’s Whitney Bryant – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Aaron Ruiz- Shelter Insurance
By Mike Moguin Whitney Bryant of Mustang took on a new sport a year ago and found out she likes it. “My favorite sport I play is wrestling! It’s really fun,” she said. As a freshman a year ago, Bryant quickly emerged as among the best in the state in her weight class (135 pounds). […]
2025-2026 Mustang Cheer – Presented by Aaron Ruiz – Shelter Insurance
It’s been a banner season for the Mustang cheer team under head coach Caitlin Walker. From competing at state to leading the cheers on Friday night, the team has put in the hard work to be successful at both. Coach Walker said the team has great chemistry and unity. “I love how selfless this team […]
El Reno’s Kason Haydon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst
By Bryce McKinnis Basketball is far more than a hobby or game for players like El Reno High School senior Kason Haydon. “My dad [Rodney Haydon] has been the head coach here since I was born,” Haydon said. “Since I opened my eyes, I’ve had a ball around.” His older cousin, Callon Haydon, played at […]
Yukon’s Kamiyah Porter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Lori Garrison – Shelter Insurance
Yukon High School’s Kamiyah Porter is a unique combination of intelligence, athleticism and determination. Porter was a freshman last season, and her play left an impression on coach Roy Wyckoff. “Kamiyah was the 6th man as a freshman last season and is looking to expand her role on the court,” said coach Wyckoff. “Kamiyah is […]
2025 Mustang Broncos Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
MUSTANG BRONCOS Coach: BRANDON JACKSON 2024-25 Record: 9-16 OUTLOOK The Mustang Broncos charge into the season with real momentum and a roster that has the potential to push the program into the upper tier of class 6A. Head coach Brandon Jackson returns with a lineup that is athletic skilled and deeper than it has been […]
2025 El Reno Indians Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Jason Brent Looper – Farmers Insurance
EL RENO LADY INDIANS Coach: JENNIFER DOUGLAS 2024-25 Record: 25-4 OUTLOOK Two gold balls in two seasons have cemented El Reno girls basketball as one of the elite programs in the state. The Lady Indians now chase a remarkable three peat, but they will do it with a roster that looks very different on paper. […]
2025 El Reno Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Jason Brent Looper – Farmers Insurance
EL RENO INDIANS Coach: RODNEY HAYDON 2024-25 Record: 25-4 OUTLOOK El Reno boys basketball has grown accustomed to spending March inside the big gyms and that expectation has not changed. Coming off another state tournament run and a 25-win season, the Indians are reloading rather than rebuilding as they prepare for a new year on […]
2025 Yukon Millers Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Roger Karns – Shelter Insurance
YUKON MILLERS Coach: BRANDON PARKER 2024-25 Record: 10-15 OUTLOOK The Yukon Millers take the court with a blue-collar identity built on effort pride and consistently tough defense. First year head coach Brandon Parker leads a roster that embraces physicality and plays with high energy every possession. Yukon is determined to build a culture around accountability […]