Players to Watch

Baseball

Brian Hauck (Haileyville)

Brian is a junior that led the team in the fall and has played catcher since his freshman year. Has the ability to play at the next level.

Chance Lott (Indianola)

He excels at any position on the diamond but shines when he is on the mound. Has excellent control and knows what he is doing.

Bryson Martin (McAlester)

Martin is a left-handed pitcher that also plays outfield and first base. A great player that has committed to play at Cowley College.

Jared McIntosh (Stuart)

He has started since he was a freshman. He is the heartbeat of the team and is a leader on and off the field.

Dalton Patten (Red Oak)

The senior middle infielder is defined as a “Gamer” who makes impossible plays look routine and brings experience under pressure to the Eagles pitching rotation plus helps the offense manufacture scoring chances.

Softball

Kye Stone (Kiowa)

Kye is a four-year starter at shortstop and has tremendous power. She has been a member of three state champion teams.

Tenaya Perkins (Pittsburg)

Senior centerfielder, very good speed, can cover lots of ground and catch most everything hit, very upbeat, always happy and smiling, tremendous worker

Braelyn Blasengame (Stuart)

Great determination and work ethic. Braelyn is hard nosed and a team leader by example. She has great range at shortstop and is a productive lead off hitter.

Kacie Bell (Red Oak)

When the game is on the line, the Lady Eagles senior is the game changer that can change the score with one swing of the bat.

Soccer

Ben Johnson (McAlester)

Best work ethic, best attitude, best heart, best team player, best leader, and tremendous soccer skills.

Allison Bond (McAlester)

She is the team captain and is an anchor for the team’s defense.

Underclassmen to Watch

Baseball

Caleb Hatcher (Haileyville)

A fun kid to watch on the field, he should be a solid role player this season.

Joshua O’Dell (Indianola)

Josh is a hard worker that is continually working hard to get better.

Dre’von Colbert (Stuart)

He is a skilled and competitive athlete that has worked hard to become the athlete he is.

Trent Boatright  (McAlester)

Versatility makes the Buffaloes junior a key player whether he’s on the mound posting a no-hitter or playing catcher and infield spots.

Denver Hamilton (Red Oak)

On the mound as the Eagles number one pitcher or any other position on the field, the Red Oak sophomore gets the job done.

Softball

Halle Giaudrone (Kiowa)

She is a great kid who has a great softball IQ. Should have a bigger role this season.

Raina Meashintubby (Pittsburg)

Raina has worked hard during the offseason and continues to get better.

Haili Igou (Stuart)

A great kid and student, Igou is an asset to the softball team.

Ashton Grogan (Red Oak)

The Lady Eagles junior uses her speed to take away would be hits with the glove plus add fire-power with the bat at the top of the order.

Soccer

Logan Harden (McAlester)

Logan has the potential to be a really good soccer player for the Buffaloes. He continues to put in the work to get better.

Lyli Perez (McAlester)

She is a smart soccer player and is just as good of a student in the classroom.

Unsung Heroes

Baseball

Turner West (Haileyville)

Turner is a solid player for the team and does whatever is asked.

Luke Boling (Indianola)

He is a good hitter and plays well in the field too. Has the potential to be a leader for the team.

Michael Bolte (Stuart)

He is developing into a strong player and is also excels in the classroom.

Chance Noah (Red Oak)

The Eagles catcher who manages the pitching staff stands ready to move to the mound as the closer in many games. The multi-talented senior ranks third in batting average on the team while hitting in the two hole.

Softball

Megan Labor (Pittsburg)

Megan knows the game of softball and knows what needs to be done to help the team.

Geralyn Haney (Stuart)

Haney does the things that benefit the team but do not show up in the stat sheet.

Soccer

Kamden McKelvey (McAlester)

Kamden is a great kid on and off the field and genuinely enjoys the game of soccer.

Carsyn Gragg (McAlester)

Carsyn does the dirty work for the team and gets the job done.