2025 Commerce Tigers – Football Preview – Presented by Absolute Royalty Roofing
COMMERCE TIGERS Coach: LOGAN CAWYER 3-7 OFFENSE When the Tigers take this field this season under head coach Logan Cawyer, it will be with seven starters from last seasons team. Coach Cawyer said they are young but making strides in the right direction. “We are a young team that is ready to start doing things […]
Vinita High School’s Emma Tracy – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Daily Brunch Cafe
The bus rides, the music, the friendships—those moments mean just as much as the big performances for Vinita junior Emma Tracy. “My favorite memory is listening to music on the bus before games with my friends,” she said. That sense of connection carries over to the field, where she takes the role of flyer and […]
Vinita High School’s Trey Tanner – Football Spotlight – Presented by Task Force Motors
Leadership doesn’t always mean being the loudest voice in the huddle—it often comes through consistent effort and setting an example. For Vinita’s Trey Tanner, that’s exactly what he hopes to do as he enters another season with the Hornets. “My personal goals heading into the season would be trying to be a better leader on […]
Fairland High School’s Carson Schertz – Football Spotlight – Presented by Tristate Insurance
Carson Schertz: Leading Fairland with Grit, Heart, and Vision Some athletes chase records. Others chase championships. For Carson Schertz, it’s all about the journey—and who takes it with him. “To win, I wanna make it as far as we can and do it with my friends,” said the Fairland senior. “This is our last ride […]
Fairland’s Bostyn Stephens – Football Spotlight – Presented by Nichols Stephens Funeral Service
Fairland’s Bostyn Stephens By Bryce McKinnis Bostyn Stephens’ football career hit a wall after his freshman year at Grove. “I had lost all confidence, so I decided to stop playing,” Stephens said. For a player that had loved the game since he started playing at 6 years old. “The thing that motivated me to pursue […]
2025 Commerce Tigers – Softball Preview – Presented by Pioneer Transmissons
COMMERCE TIGERS Coach: BROOKE JACKSON 2024 Record: 17-8 With eight returning starters, head coach Brooke Jackson enters the 2025 season with high expectations for her Commerce Tigers. The combination of seasoned leadership and hungry young talent has the team feeling confident and ready to take the next step. “We’re heading into the season with confidence […]
Miami High School’s Josiah Barley – Football Spotlight – Presented by EL Tenampa
Miami’s Josiah Barley By Bryce McKinnis Josiah Barley, a Miami High School senior two-way lineman, lives by his faith and means it. “One thing everyone needs to know about me is that I am a follower of Jesus,” Barley said. “I am a Christian first and a football player second. My faith informs every area […]
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 […]