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Durant Area Spring Sports Athletes to Watch Underclassmen to Watch and Unsung Heroes – Presented By Stuteville Chevrolet of Durant

BASEBALL

Lane Worthington – Achille

A six-foot, 190-pound junior that had a .580 batting average last season. He carries a 3.9 GPA. Lane is a great kid. He puts in hard work on the field as well as in the classroom.

Kollin Ritchie – Atoka

Kollin is an outstanding young man. He’s not only good on the diamond but great in the classroom and community as well. Kollin is a great teammate and leader. He is a great hitter with a bright future.

Kamden Edge – Boswell

Named the Bryan County Conference MVP as a sophomore, Kamden is a game changer. On the mound he posted a 2.30 ERA in 48 innings with 85 strikeouts. In addition to his glove talents at shortstop, he also hit for a .455 average during his sophomore season.

Walker Redman – Durant

Walker plays pitcher and corner infield. He started at multiple positions as a sophomore and junior and had some appearances as a freshman. 

Stephen Sisco – Madill

An all-conference outfielder last year, Stephen is a very talented junior who plays three sports. We may move him to third base this spring in addition to adding extra innings for our pitching staff.  

Kyler Proctor – Silo

A true force on the baseball diamond at the plate and on the mound. The 5-10 right hander has command of multiple pitches. An Oklahoma State commit, Proctor not only got the win on the mound but delivered a walk-off home run last fall to give Silo the Class A fall baseball state title. 

Lex Simon – Tushka

Lex is a versatile player that catches and pitches and hits at the top of the lineup. He does a great job of handling the pitching staff and making sure the defense is in the right spots. Offensively he always hits for a high average and is a tough out. He is used to closing games and will make a start when needed.

SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL

Kadey McKay – Caddo

Kadey is a sophomore who, as a freshman, played shortstop and hit 39 home runs. Being such a young team, Kadey has taken over the leadership role as a sophomore and is expected to have another solid season.

Kayla Colbert – Hugo

Kayla is a junior and is the captain of the team. She not only works hard on the field but also off. Her main position is catcher, but in slow-pitch, she will be a Utility player. She can be counted on and holds herself and her team accountable for their play on the field.

Keeley Johnson – Rattan

She is a great all-around kid and an outstanding player on the field. She works hard to be a leader among her peers. 

Lexi McDonald & Shaylyn Midgley – Silo

Lexi has signed to play at Oklahoma State University and Shaylyn has signed with the University of Central Oklahoma. Both girls have over 80 home runs in their careers. They are big-time players who helped Silo win a state championship in the fall. They are great leaders who lead by example.

Gracie Dunlap – Stringtown

Gracie is who the team always relies on in the field and at the plate. They can always count on her to get that big hit and make that big play. She’s a workhorse and never hesitates to do what is asked of her.

Tymber Alford – Tushka

She is a hard worker that always puts in the required time plus she puts in extra time at home. 

GIRLS SOCCER

Karah Boydstun – Durant

She scored 32 goals as a freshman and has the potential to play at the next level. 

UNDERCLASSMEN TO WATCH

BASEBALL

Casey Angel – Achille

Casey is a skilled athlete that works hard to be his best.

Heath Grimley – Atoka

Throughout his career, he has been a tough and hard competitor and it will help him be the best player that he can be. 

Tagen Simon – Tushka

While one of the younger guys on the team, Tagen comes into this season ready to make an impact.

SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL

Jaycie Nichols – Caddo

Jaycie is an unbelievable athlete that swings it well and can absolutely wreak havoc on the bases. She should be able to hit the ball where she wants to and may end up playing in the middle infield or outfield this spring.

Kendall Hicks – Hugo

Kendall is a sophomore. She is the type of play every coach wants, someone that is coachable. She listens and wants to get better every practice. Kendall works hard on the field and also off the field.

Chloe James – Rattan

In the classroom and on the softball field, Chloe always gives her 100 percent at whatever she is working on.

Avery Beauchamp – Silo

Avery is already a great hitter and she will continue to improve as she grows and gets stronger. She has great leadership skills as a sophomore and will be one of the team leaders next year.

Josie Magby – Stringtown

Josie is a freshman who plays a lot of positions for her team. She works hard and does what she needs to for her team.

Jaden Huffman – Tushka

Sophomore with great upside when she figures out how good she can be and puts in the work.

GIRLS SOCCER

Katie Boydstun – Durant

Boydstun is a tough competitor and looks to have a big season.

UNSUNG HEROES

BASEBALL

Josh Hamby – Achille

Josh has worked hard to become the player that he is today. 

Jacob Daniel – Atoka

Atoka’s Daniel is a hard worker and goes out of his way to help his team and teammates.

Hayden Griffin – Tushka

Hayden looks to play a bigger role this season. He has put in the work in the offseason.

SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL

Timber Hensley – Caddo

Timber will be in the middle of the lineup and swings the bat well. She is able to play most infield positions and will play wherever needed. 

Kendall Hicks – Hugo

Kendall has definitely stepped up to the plate. She has taken on new positions to help her team out. She is an outstanding shortstop and can play wherever you need her.

Jaylei Gorden – Rattan

Gorden is a strong competitor and she helps her team out however she can, even if her impact does not show on the stat sheet. 

Charley Hampton – Silo

Charley is very talented with lots of pop of the bat. She is a five-tool player that can do it all.

Ambree Morris – Stringtown

Ambree is the team’s veteran leader, her passion for softball inspires the rest of the team. She’s always there to work hard and offer to help others in their weaker areas.

Laramie Rains – Tushka

Rains is one of those players that shows up and does her job, no questions asked. A great team player. 

GIRLS SOCCER

Katelyn Ortiz – Durant

Ortiz loves to play soccer and it shows whenever she is on the field. 

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