Miami’s Sutton Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle and Nate Long – State Farm
When Sutton Smith of Miami High School first started competing in cross country as a seventh grader, he had no idea if it would take him to the varsity level in high school. His passion for the sport continued to grow and now he is a member of the varsity team. “The thing I love […]
Miami’s Rhyan Long – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle and Nate Long – State Farm Insurance
Competitive energy and teamwork are two aspects of basketball that drew Rhyan Long to the sport. She is a competitive person who thrives on the opportunity to win every game. Long is a sophomore at Miami High School. She looks forward to each new year competing with her team. The relationships built with teammates and […]
Fairland Owls Varsity Cheer – Presented by Mark Lee – Shelter Insurance
It’s been a fun season for the Fairland High School varsity cheer team. Friday nights are always the highlight of the week as head coach Vanessa Payne prepares the squad for an evening of cheering and stunts to get the crowd going. This season there are five captains on the squad. Charlei Miller and Taylee […]
Grove’s Allie Hasselman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mark Lee – Shelter Insurance
By Trina Walker The nonstop movement and passing in soccer set the pace for a sport that is never slow. Allie Hasselman thrives on the constant motion of the game. She is a junior proudly representing Grove High School as an athlete. She runs track and plays soccer. When competing, she is not only trying […]
Ketchum’s Breanna Shofler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Ketchum
By Trina Walker Breanna Shofler loves basketball. The thrill of the game keeps her striving to achieve more. The fast pace and competitive side of the game is what she loves most about basketball. Shofler is a sophomore at Ketchum High School. The deep bonds developed on the court make the Lady Warriors team feel like […]
Fairland’s Calli Moncada – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Tristate Insurance
Fairland’s Calli Moncada By Ivy Knapp Ever since first grade, basketball has been a big part of Calli Moncada’s life. She grew up watching high school games with her family and fell in love with the sport. Watching high school basketball gave her the motivation to start playing herself, and she’s been playing ever since. […]
2025 Commerce Tigers Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle and Nate Long – State Farm
BOYS Jace Pratt enters his second season as head coach after only graduating two players from last season. The experience levels are rising, and the players are responding. “We only graduated two seniors last season, including one starter, and we return seven key players,” coach Pratt said. Jonas Shelton (6-0, Sr.) will lead the way […]
2025 Commerce Tigers Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle and Nate Long – State Farm
COMMERCE TIGERS GIRLS Head coach Brooke Jackson is coming off an 18-6 season and is looking to take another step into post season play with three returning starters. “While we graduated two leading scorers, we look to have the same defensive intensity with the high-pressure style of play from seasons past. The coaches are excited […]
2025 Miami Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle and Nate Long – State Farm Insurance
MIAMI WARDOGS Coach: RODNEY SOOTER 2024-25 Record: 10-17 OUTLOOK This will be an important season for the Wardogs basketball program as head coach Rodney Sooter looks to continue the process of bringing the program up to standards and competing for a regular spot in post season play. As coach Sooter says, taking another step forward […]
2025 Vinita Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Patrick Kauffman – Shelter Insurance
VINITA LADY HORNETS Coach: NATHAN WYLIE 2024-25 Record: 20-11 OUTLOOK A youth movement is at hand for the Lady Hornets despite returning their two top scorers from last season. Coach Nathan Wylie said the team is young and finding their identity. “Two returning starters and the first player off the bench are back. Top two […]