Bartlesville’s Parker Shoesmith Eyes More Records – Presented by Patriot Auto

By Elizabeth Contreras Bartlesville junior Parker Shoesmith has already logged nine years in the pool, a path that started close to home. Watching his older sister swim sparked his interest, and that early catalyst has turned into a skill set built for distance, the individual medley (IM), and breaststroke. Shoesmith’s patience, control, and grit were […]

Bartlesville Swimmers Make State Meet – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint

One of the top swim programs in the state is poised to send another group of talented swimmers to the state meet. The boy’s roster includes Travis Lief, Kevin Contreras, Aysen Offutt, Parker Shoesmith, Grayson Ellis, Anthony Mann, Blace Williams and Miles Brown. The girls team will send Ashlynn Taylor, Macie Stapleton, Anna Wells, Sophia […]

2026 Pryor Tiger Baseball – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union

Pryor returns to the diamond this spring with experience, depth and expectations after last season’s run to the Class 5A semifinals. Head coach Gerald Osborne believes that blend gives the Tigers a chance to contend again in District 5A-4. “We are excited for the ’26 season,” Osborne said. “We return several key contributors from last […]

Hominy’s Maelyn Dixon – Athlete Spotlight

By Mike Moguin It is always a special memory when you’re part of a team that goes as far as it  can, or place in a certain competition. Hominy junior Maelyn Dixon has her moments as a member of both the Bucks’  fast-pitch softball and track teams.  “Making it to the Class A State Fast-Pitch semi-finals this […]