Vinita High School’s Cadence Carter – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
For Vinita sophomore Cadence Carter, the grind doesn’t start on opening day—it starts long before. Whether it’s reps on her own time or early sessions at open indoor, she’s been working steadily to prepare for a breakout season. “To be better than I was the day before while maintaining focus and positive attitude during games […]
2025 Vinita Hornets – Softball Preview – Presented by Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
VINITA HORNETS Coach: JIM ZICKEFOOSE 2024 Record: 11-19 With a mix of experienced seniors and a talented sophomore class, the Vinita Lady Hornets enter the 2025 season with optimism and a renewed sense of purpose. Head coach Jim Zickefoose, now in his 24th year at the helm, sees plenty of reasons to be excited. “With […]
2025 Vinita Hornets – Football Preview – Presented by Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
VINITA HORNETS Coach: JACOB TANNER 3-7 OFFENSE As the team makes big strides in the spring and through the summer, head coach Jacob Tanner is excited to see what this team can accomplish this season. Tanner, in his fifth season as head coach, said the team is putting in the hard work and it should […]
2025 Fairland Owls – Football Preview – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
FAIRLAND OWLS Coach: RYAN LAVERTY 3-7 OFFENSE In his second year as head coach, Ryan Laverty is excited to return a large class of seniors who are hungry to make their final year of prep football a memorable one. “Could be a breakout season with 17 seniors returning, many of which are 3-year starters,” said […]
2025 Jay Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
JAY BULLDOGS Coach: TRAVIS EAST 4-7 OFFENSE The Bulldog offense returns several key players to the lineup this season under head coach Travis East. Coach East said the team has a solid group of seniors he will lean on this year. “We return eight starters on both sides of the football. We will be loaded […]
Grove High School’s Colby Watson – Football Spotlight – Presented by PJ’s Small Engine Repair
The best teams often start with belief—and Colby Watson says this Grove squad believes it’s their year. “State championship,” Watson said bluntly when asked about his personal goals this season. That mindset isn’t just talk. The senior quarterback and linebacker has been fueling it with relentless work and a growing hunger shared by the entire […]
2025 Grove Ridgerunners – Softball Preview – Presented by Nu Taste Restaurant
GROVE RIDGERUNNERS Coach: JEREMY COLLINS 2024 Record: 14-18 After a season of growth in 2024, head coach Jeremy Collins believes his Grove Ridgerunners are poised to take a significant step forward this fall. With a balanced roster featuring experienced upperclassmen and rising underclassmen, the Ridgerunners are ready to make their mark. “We will have two […]
Grove High School’s Brianna Desilva – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Ghetto Tacos
For Brianna DeSilva, leadership starts with mindset. The Grove junior, a key two-way player for the Lady Ridgerunners, enters each season with something bigger than stats on her mind. “One of my main goals this season is to keep a positive attitude no matter the outcome of the game and to be a good leader,” […]
Grove High School’s Jade Dillinger – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Notable Outdoor Living
Jade Dillinger, a Grove High School multi-sport athlete and returning All-District softball selection, invests in herself the same way her mother invests in her. The 5-foot-6 athlete plays catcher and middle infield for the Ridgerunners softball team in addition to playing basketball and in her involvement with national honor society, math club, character counts and […]
Grove High School’s Kinsey Guinn – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Grand Aesthetics Pressure Washing
Grove’s Kinsey Guinn By Bryce McKinnis For Grove High School junior Kinsey Guinn, softball isn’t just a lifestyle. It’s woven into her family tree. “My passion for softball comes from my family heritage. We have competed and excelled in softball and baseball for generations,” Guinn said. “I take pride in carrying on that legacy that […]