Welch High School’s Thomas Ashworth – Football Spotlight – Presented by Ashworth & Son LLC
When you’re in the trenches, every play is a battle—and Thomas Ashworth is ready for war. The Welch High School junior has clear goals heading into the upcoming football season. “To have more pancakes and sacks than I did last year,” he said confidently. As a center on offense and a nose guard or defensive […]
2025 Welch Wildcats – Football Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
WELCH WILDCATS Coach: RYAN GLEAVES 10-2 OFFENSE With several key players making their return to the lineup this season, head coach Ryan Gleaves is excited to build off the success of last season. “We return a good group of players that have logged significant playing time the last three years. They learned a lot from […]
2025 Miami Wardogs – Football Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
MIAMI WARDOGS Coach: ZACH GARDNER 8-3 OFFENSE Graduation may have taken a few key players, but head coach Zach Gardner and the coaching staff have players looking to step up and fill those gaps. “We will be challenged by replacing several two-way guys in the graduating class. With our returners and youth that were still […]
2025 Wyandotte Bears – Football Preview – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
WYANDOTTE BEARS Coach: DOUG BUCKMASTER 7-3 OFFENSE Coaches ask a lot from their players. At Wyandotte the ask is to play hard, play fast and make plays according to head coach Doug Buckmaster. “Every year we will ask our players to “Play Hard,” “Play Fast,” and to “Make Plays!” This year will be no exception […]
2025 Afton Eagles – Football Preview – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
AFTON EAGLES Coach: CRAIG HOOD 1-8 OFFENSE After coaching stints at Morrison, Commerce, Fairland, Vinita, South Coffeyville and Welch, coach Craig Hood has landed at Afton High School. During his 28-year career as a coach, Hood has done everything from being a head coach to running special teams. Entering into the 2025 season, coach Hood […]
2025 Ketchum Warriors – Football Preview – Presented by BancFirst of Ketchum
KETCHUM WARRIORS Coach: TANNER BROWN 7-4 OFFENSE In his fifth season as head coach, Tanner Brown is looking to build off the 7-4 season from a year ago with some new faces and returners who bring good speed and size to the field. “We are an athletic group with good size and speed in the […]
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 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 […]