Bartlesville’s Emma Zimmerman Senior Spotlight – Presented by Union State Bank

By Trina Walker When the Bartlesville Lady Bruins hit the court, Emma Zimmerman is there with her teammates, ready to work for the win. Now a senior at Bartlesville High School, Zimmerman discovered basketball when she was four and her dad introduced her to the game. Basketball taught her to be willing to fight for what […]
2025 Bartlesville Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Braces by Dr. C

BARTLESVILLE LADY BRUINS Coach: JUSTYN SHAW 2024-25 Record: 13-12 OUTLOOK In his fifth season at Bartlesville High School, coach Justyn Shaw is seeing the fruits of their labor come to life. Coach Shaw took over a program that was struggling to win games, but this season they have something to build on and continue growing […]
2025 Bartlesville Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Ben Rainey – Shelter Insurance

BARTLESVILLE BRUINS Coach: JAKE CHRISTENSON 2024-25 Record: 1-18 OUTLOOK As Jake Christenson tips off his first season at Bartlesville High School, looking forward and preparing for the long season is the focus. “With this being my first year it’s hard to compare where we are at compared to last year. But I really like this […]
Bartlesville’s Taylor Signs with Valpo – Presented by Skyway Honda

Bartlesville High School was the setting for another student-athlete making their decision to compete at the next level. Ashlynn Taylor, a senior varsity swimmer at BHS, signed her letter of intent with Valparaiso University, a school known for having a great swimming program. With her parents by her side and her coach, friends and family […]
Bartlesville’s Sheaffer Signs with Central Arkansas – Presented by Rib Crib

A name Bruins fans will not soon forget, Sami Sheaffer has signed with the University of Central Arkansas where she will continue her education and play basketball for the Sugar Bears. A senior this year for the Lady Bruins, Sheaffer is a 6-foot-1 combo guard who checks a lot of boxes for the Sugar Bears. […]
Bartlesville Gymnast Lyndsey Lief – Presented by Rib Crib

By Elizabeth Contreras Accomplished gymnast Lyndsey Lief discovered her calling for the sport in an unexpected way. What began as a safer outlet for her love of tumbling around the house, quickly evolved into a lifelong passion. “I’ve been doing gymnastics since I was three years old and I have been competing for nine of […]
Bartlesville’s John Torres – Football Spotlight – Presented by Lopez Concrete Works, LLC

Bartlesville’s John Torres By Bryce McKinnis John Torres brings the energy to Bartlesville High School’s Custer Stadium. “To be a Bartlesville Bruin is to have to go to work for what you want,” the senior defensive lineman said. “Football has given me the mindset of doing it 100 percent of your ability and to always […]
2025 Bartlesville High School’s Volleyball Seniors

Bartlesville Volleyball Seniors Riata Peck #1 Peck has played volleyball for seven years and she plan on entering Agribusiness after graduation. Sophie Frye #3 Frye has played volleyball for nine years and plans to attend college on the East coast after high school. Terrin Barclay #4 Barclay has played volleyball for seven years and plans […]
Bartlesville’s Aisley Keirsey – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto of Bartlesville

Bartlesville’s Aisley Keirsey For Aisley, volleyball has already become a major part of her life. Although she’s just starting high school, she’s been playing for about three years, which has given her time to grow as a player and teammate. When asked who has had the biggest influence on her life, she states. “My mom, […]
Bartlesville Bruins – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty of Bartlesville

Congratulations to the Bartlesville Varsity Cheer on making it to the State Cheer Competition! 2025-26 Varsity Cheer Team Members Veronica McGill, Delaney Daniels, Reese Pendley, Kamryn Dyer, Kaylee Stark, Chloe Canipe, Remi Hagen, Aubrey Hindman, Sophia Nachbor, DeJah Johnson, Kenzie Watson, Hailee Clem, Charli McCabe, Alexiah Glenn, Taylor Wison, Brayleigh Watson-Jackson, Mckayla Franks, Alyzabeth Faglie, […]