Grove’s Gavin Wyatt – Football Spotlight – Presented by Teel-Lane Insurance Agency- AFR Insurance
Gavin Wyatt Grove High School When Grove High School’s Gavin Wyatt first stepped onto the football field, he knew this was the sport for him. His father played a big role in developing a love for the game and now Wyatt is a leader on the Ridgerunners football team. “I started in second grade, my […]
Grand Lake Area Fans’ Choice – Presented by Comforting Hands Hospice
Quarterback Brady Robinson – Afton Robinson is a great kid and an outstanding athlete. He will lead the Eagles offense and look to have a successful season. Running Back Logan Beisley – Ketchum Logan does a great job of finding the open running lanes and getting out into open space. Wide Receiver/Tight End Mason Brown […]
Grand Lake Defense: Editor’s Choice – Presented by TH Rogers Lumber Company
Grand Lake Defensive Editor’s Choice DL – Carter Falling 6-2, 270, Sr. Vinita Hornets An immovable force at nose guard, Falling continues to cause havoc with opposing offenses. Falling has the size and tenacity you want in an interior lineman coupled with the brain on an offensive center. Honorable Mention – Witton Amos-Fairland Owls, Tanner […]
Grand Lake Offense: Editor’s Choice – Presented by TH Rogers Lumber Company
Grand Lake Offensive Editor’s Choice QB – Sam Lillard 6-2, 175, Sr. Miami Wardogs As a junior, Lillard accounted for 1,119 yards passing and completed 71 of 148 throws with 11 touchdowns to only 3 INTs. Lillard added 463 yards rushing on 135 carries. His leadership on the field sets the tone for the Wardogs. […]
2024 Commerce Tigers Football Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
COMMERCE TIGERS Coach: LOGAN CAWYER 5-5 OFFENSE The Tigers are a little younger this season and head coach Logan Cawyer is focused on bringing the young players up to speed and helping them mature into their new roles. “We are a pretty young team. We graduated 12 seniors last year. We have some skill kids […]
Grand Lake Area Athletes Named to Area Softball Players to Watch – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizza
Lexi Durao – Bartlesville Durao is a great kid and she works hard. She will look to have a big season for Bartlesville. Kyla Overton – Dewey Kyla was second on the team in average in 2023, hitting .454 with 16 doubles and three home runs. She went 14-5 in the circle with a 3.04 […]
Grand Lake Area Athletes Named to Area Football Players to Watch – Presented by Welch State Bank
Ryan Wilson – Adair Wilson will be a key player for the Warriors this season. He will see time at both wide receiver and running back. Zander Mace – Afton He is a hard worker and will be a contributor on both sides of the ball. Looking for him to have a big season. Maverick […]
2024 Wyandotte Football Preview – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
WYANDOTTE BEARS Coach: DOUG BUCKMASTER 9-3 OFFENSE Moving up in classification can seem like a daunting task, however for coach Doug Buckmaster and the Wyandotte football team, the move is being embraced as a challenge the Bears are willing to accept. “Expectations are high coming off a 9-3 record in 2023. We lost two starters […]
2024 Quapaw Football Preview – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
QUAPAW WILDCATSCoach: JAKE MANNING SCHEDULE:8-30 – vs. Salina9-6 – at Galena, MO9-13 – vs. NE Arma, KS9-27 – vs. Tonkawa10-4 – at Nowata10-11 – vs. Oklahoma Union10-17 – at Pawnee10-25 – vs. Pawhuska11-1 – at Morrison11-8 – vs. Caney Valley OFFENSEThe Wildcats return nine starters from last season plus four more with considerable playing time. […]
2024 Jay Football Preview – Presented by Eyecare of Grand Lake
JAY BULLDOGS Coach: EDDIE BARNWELL 4-6 OFFENSE In his fourth year at the helm of the Bulldog football program, head coach Eddie Barnwell is excited to have a solid group of players returning to the field this season. “We return an experienced nucleus of skill players from last year’s team. Returning Jr. RB/DB Armondo Newcomb […]