2026 Grove Lady Ridgerunners – Basketball Preview – Presented by Mark Lee, Shelter Insurance
GROVE LADY RIDGERUNNERS Coach: RICHARD BASSETT 2025-26 Record: 20-9 OUTLOOK Grove girls basketball enters the season with three returning starters and several experienced reserves from a 20-9 team. Head coach Richard Bassett expects that familiarity to support another competitive group, but the lineup must replace a graduated player who averaged 18.0 points. Zoee Robertson (5-8, […]
2026 Grove Ridgerunners – Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Mark Lee, Shelter Insurance
GROVE RIDGERUNNERS – Boys Coach: GARRETTE MANTLE 2025-26 Record: 19-9 OUTLOOK Grove boys basketball begins a new chapter under head coach Garrette Mantle, with one returning starter and a plan to play an energetic, full-court game. Dax Collins (6-1, Jr.) is the lone returning starter and provides an established scoring presence at shooting guard. He […]
2026 Afton Eagles – Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by TH Rogers Lumber Company
AFTON EAGLES Coach: BRYSON COTTRELL 2025-26 Record: 14-15 OUTLOOK Afton boys basketball enters the season looking to build on the toughness and competitiveness head coach Bryson Cottrell saw during a 14-15 campaign. The team’s intended identity will center on playing together, defending, rebounding and competing on every possession. Cottrell is encouraged by the offseason work […]
2026 Grove Lady Ridgerunners – Girls Wrestling Preview – Presented by BancFirst of Grove
GROVE LADY RIDGERUNNERS Coach: BENNY STEFFENSON 2025-26 Record: N/A OUTLOOK Grove girls wrestling enters the season with experienced postseason contributors and sophomores preparing for a fuller varsity schedule. Head coach Benny Steffenson expects increased lineup coverage as younger wrestlers build on the opportunities they received last year. Jadyn Majors (Jr.) supplies the returning state-placing presence […]
2026 Grove Ridgerunners – Boys Wrestling Preview – Presented by BancFirst of Grove
GROVE RIDGERUNNERS Coach: JOHN WARD II 2025-26 Record: 11-6 OUTLOOK Grove boys wrestling enters the season with a young group that already has meaningful varsity and postseason experience. Head coach John Ward II returns state qualifiers and a medalist from an 11-6 team. Other experienced contributors provide additional pieces as the next lineup develops. Bryson […]
2026 Welch Lady Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
WELCH LADY WILDCATS Coach: SHAWN GOODWIN 2025-26 Record: 19-6 OUTLOOK Welch girls basketball returns everyone from a 19-6 team and adds depth to a roster that remains young. Head coach Shawn Goodwin expects a group with no seniors, three juniors, three sophomores and six freshmen. Hadley Chenoweth (5-6, So.) headlines the returning group after averaging […]
2026 Fairland Lady Owls – Basketball Preview – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
FAIRLAND LADY OWLS Coach: JACOB WILSON 2025-26 Record: 7-13 OUTLOOK Fairland girls basketball faces a tougher schedule this season, but head coach Jacob Wilson believes his team has a chance to flip last year’s 7-13 record. The returning players now have a year in Wilson’s system and a better understanding of their roles. The Owls […]
2026 Fairland Owls – Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
FAIRLAND OWLS Coach: KEENAN WEBB 2025-26 Record: 25-4 OUTLOOK Fairland boys basketball enters the season balancing experienced seniors with a freshman group expected to help shape the program’s next stage. Head coach Keenan Webb returns contributors from a 25-4 state runner-up team but expects a period of rebuilding as the new lineup develops. Quinnton Webb […]