Cushing’s Hunter Joiner-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Pipeline Urgent Care

Making a run to the state semifinals during the 2025-26 football season is the accomplishment Hunter Joiner remembers most from his time at Cushing High School. For the senior, the playoff run represented the reward for months of hard work and reflected the competitive mindset he has developed through football, wrestling and golf. That mindset […]
Cushing’s Ellie Cooper- Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Cushing Primary Care

Ellie Cooper continues to build a strong foundation as a rising underclassman for Cushing High School, bringing energy and determination to both fast pitch and slow pitch softball. A sophomore who can be found patrolling any spot in the outfield, Cooper approaches the game with a simple but powerful mindset rooted in constant improvement. Her […]
Cushing’s Talyn Minney-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Genesis Home Health

Cushing High School varsity athlete Talyn Minney is building a reputation as a dependable teammate and steady presence behind the plate, embracing both the physical and mental demands of the game. An incoming sophomore, Minney credits her mother as her biggest inspiration. “She has inspired me to be a great athlete, but she has also […]
Cushing’s Macy Griffith-Presented by Branstetter Insurance Agency

For Cushing High School senior Macy Griffith, the stage has become more than a place to perform — it is where she has grown into herself. Griffith said her interest in theater began at a young age, participating in summer productions in elementary school before committing more seriously in junior high. “I started doing summer […]
Cushing’s Mattilynn Terrell-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Ironside Enterprises

Mattilynn Terrell, an 11th grader at Cushing High School, has developed into a dependable presence in the outfield, combining discipline, focus and a deep appreciation for team culture. Known as “Matti” to teammates and coaches, Terrell plays primarily in center field, a position she describes as both rewarding and demanding. As the last line of […]