Cushing’s Makiah Shanklin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matherly Funeral Homes
Since kindergarten, Makiah Shanklin has been on the basketball court. It came naturally to her, as both of her parents played and she grew up watching her brother play. Shanklin admires her parents for much more than their athletic skills, though. “They both work hard to earn their stuff. They both can do anything they […]
Cushing’s Emery Turner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pipeline Urgent Care
Cushing High School senior Emery Turner has played basketball since third grade and grew up with the sport’s influence. “I became interested in the sport because of my family’s basketball experience,” she said. “I loved hearing all their basketball stories and loved watching the national championship Thunder play.” Turner’s family continues to inspire her on […]
Cushing’s Macie Townes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cushing Primary Care
Cushing High School sophomore Macie Townes started playing basketball at six years old after watching her older sister play and wanting to be just like her. She calls her sister her role model. “My freshman year she was a senior and we did everything together,” said Townes. “She rejoined basketball so we could be together […]