Black women are punished for their athleticism. Surya Bonaly broke barriers and mastered skills that no other woman has tried. Subscribe or log in to read the article.
Women of Power
Ky’Liin Johnson-Cooper is a perfect example of a well-rounded student-athlete. She not only gives it her all on the basketball court and the track, but she also gives back to her community. Last month, Ky’Liin was inducted into Women of Power,…
Her Time To Play
Her Time To Play is a national initiative that is dedicated to championing change on behalf of girls and women and providing them with ways to connect, collaborate, and actively engage with one another through the game of basketball. As…
Girls Run The World
After the games were delayed for almost a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the energy in Tokyo has been epic. I can’t help but think about the lyrics to Beyonce’s song, Run the World. Elaine Thompson-Herah is the fastest…
MENTAL HEALTH, LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
Mental health is more than a buzzword trending on social media. The good news is that athletes have been publicly opening up about their mental health issues. The bad news is that there is still a stigma surrounding mental illness.…
LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER
LANDRY WILLIAMS had the blueprint to become an exceptional basketball player. However, having a blueprint doesn’t guarantee success. Her determination and grit earned her a scholarship to the University of Missouri – Kansas City. The journey to earn that scholarship wasn’t…
THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT: YOUNG POINT GUARDS ON THE RISE
A great point guard has the ability to make the game look easy. They know what is going to happen before it happens. It’s not a visual thing, it’s cognitive. Being a great point guard has to do with basketball…
UNION HIGH SCHOOL : THREE-PEAT 6A REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
Union defeated Sand Springs 46-33 Saturday to claim their regional championship. Kaylen Nelson played like a player who didn’t want to take another loss this season. Says Nelson, “This is just a step closer to what we’re really trying to…
MORE HYPE. STILL HUMBLE.
Months before her fourteenth birthday, McKenzie Mathurin received her first college offer from the University of Oklahoma. The first offer is the sweetest. Says Mathurin, “I’m grateful and appreciative. It means that I’m on the right track.” This was the…
WILL ROGERS JUNIOR HIGH FINISHED REGUALR SEASON UNDEFEATED
Thursday night in Claremore, Will Rogers Junior High finished their regular season undefeated with a 39-29 win over Collinsville. In the midst of a pandemic, Will Rogers basketball coach Jeremy Bump was happy that his girls were able to play.…