Bethel’s Preslie Nelson – Athlete Spotlight
Bethel High School freshman Preslie Nelson is stepping into her first varsity softball season with a clear sense of who she is as a player and teammate — competitive, hardworking and deeply connected to the people around her. Nelson splits time between outfield and pitcher, and she said the relationships she has built with her […]
Shawnee’s Reese Leone – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Aaron Vogel – State Farm
Reese Leone has quietly become one of the steadiest presences on the back row for Shawnee High School’s Lady Wolves volleyball team. A junior defensive specialist, Leone has built her game around consistency, communication and an unwavering commitment to her teammates. That team-first mentality was tested last season, when the Lady Wolves faced adversity that […]
2026 McLoud Lady Redskins Softball – Presented by Gordon Cooper Technology Center
McLoud High School’s varsity softball team enters the new fastpitch season with experience, depth and a clear goal of returning to the state stage for the first time in more than two decades. Head coach Garrett Hannah is in his second season leading the Lady Redskins after a 25-10 campaign in 2025, and he said […]
Dale’s Kinley Patten – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Clint Parker & Associates
Dale High School senior catcher Kinley Patten has built her game around one skill that sets catchers apart from every other position on the field: perspective. “The strength of my game is my field awareness. As the catcher, I have a unique view of the field and definitely use that to my advantage to help […]
Bethel’s Kinley Bowles – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The West Law Firm
Bethel High School senior Kinley Bowles has built her softball career on a blend of competitiveness, composure and connection with her teammates, all of which she hopes will carry the Lady Wildcats back to the state tournament this season. “What I love most about my team is our drive to improve and our determination to […]