May 27, 2025

logo
google_play
app_store
Login Subscribe
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinions
  • Sports
  • E-edition
    • Special Sections
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
      • Opinions
    • Sports
    • E-edition
      • Special Sections
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
Vian
Sports
May 6, 2025
VIAN CHEER

Vian cheerleader signs with Oklahoma Christian

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 

For the second time in a three-day span, Vian High School saw one of its senior cheerleaders sign a letter of intent.

For the second time in a three-day span, Vian High School saw one of its senior cheerleaders sign a letter of intent.

Two days after Izzy Clouse signed with Oklahoma Baptist University on April 29, fellow cheerleader Annie Neal signed her letter of intent with Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts in a signing ceremony Thursday morning at B.J. Traw Gymnasium.

There were several aspects about OCUSA that made it enticing enough for Neal to sign to cheer for the Eagles.

“When I was a sophomore, I was looking for colleges that helped me with my faith as a Christian and also will help me get to where I was going,” Neal said. “That’s when I started looking into Oklahoma Christian. I just love their cheer program and everything about it, like the faith-based things you can get from it.”

OCUSA cheer coach Susan Jones is glad to have the Lady Wolverine among her 20 cheerleaders for the 2025-26 athletic season and beyond.

“Her cheer abilities are just amazing, and her attitude was even better,” Jones said. “She’s going to be a great fit for Oklahoma Christian University cheer. I’m so excited to get her in the mix. We’ve already had tryouts, and she made the team. We have 14 girls and six guys. We’re looking forward to a really exciting year.”

OCUSA’s academics also was enticing to Neal, who wants to be a physical therapist.

“I wanted to look for the one (school) that had the best program,” she said. “So, when I looked into the (OCUSA physical therapy) program, it is like the top in the state. Then, with all the Christian things, that helped make my decision to go to Oklahoma Christian.”

“I am ecstatic for her,” Vian cheer coach Jordan Taylor. “She had been a tremendous asset to our (Vian cheerleaders) team. I know she will do great things at Oklahoma Christian as well.”

When Neal signed her “John Hancock” to the letter of intent, she turned her lifelong dream into reality.

“I had a dream ever since I was 4 years old to just be cheering outside of high school,” Neal said. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity. I give all glory to God. Honestly, without Him, I would not be here. I have put faith into Jesus and have allowed Him to move my life.”

“She works hard,” Taylor said. “She puts her effort into everything she does. She’ll do just great there.”

this is a test{"epopulate_editorials":"Epopulate"}{"sequoyah-county-times":"Sequoyah County Times"}
OSU Rural Scholars bring passion and purpose to Sallisaw
A: Main, Main, News
OSU Rural Scholars bring passion and purpose to Sallisaw
By JADE PHILLIPS TIMES INTERN 
May 22, 2025
Amy Rodriguez and Emma Buchanan have come to study and help the local community. They are partnered with the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Rural Scholar program, in which they stay in Sallisaw while...
this is a test{"epopulate_editorials":"Epopulate"}{"newsletter":"Newsletter", "sequoyah-county-times":"Sequoyah County Times"}
Ward applies for sentence modification for 2021 kidnapping of Sallisaw woman
A: Main, Main, News
Ward applies for sentence modification for 2021 kidnapping of Sallisaw woman
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
May 22, 2025
A Vian man who has already been sentenced by a federal jury to serve prison time for drug charges has now applied for a sentence modification on another case he is facing in Sequoyah County District C...
this is a test{"epopulate_editorials":"Epopulate"}{"sequoyah-county-times":"Sequoyah County Times"}
Authorities investigate misuse of elderly woman’s retirement funds
A: Main, Main, News
Authorities investigate misuse of elderly woman’s retirement funds
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
May 22, 2025
A Muldrow woman is under investigation for alleged elder neglect and financial exploitation after authorities say she failed to pay for a family member’s care while using their funds for personal expe...
this is a test{"epopulate_editorials":"Epopulate"}{"sequoyah-county-times":"Sequoyah County Times"}
Casey Eubanks
A: Main, Just Folks, Main, ...
JUST FOLKS
Casey Eubanks
By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN 
May 22, 2025
Casey Eubanks originally hailed from the hills of Adair County, where he was born and raised in Stilwell. Growing up, he was familiar with Sallisaw from youth, coming to the town to rival against the ...
this is a test{"epopulate_editorials":"Epopulate"}{"sequoyah-county-times":"Sequoyah County Times"}
Roland School Board welcomes new member, approves contracts
News, School News
Roland School Board welcomes new member, approves contracts
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
May 22, 2025
At the last regular meeting of the Roland Board of Education, significant administrative changes and personnel decisions headlined a packed agenda. The meeting, held at 6 p.m. on May 12, saw the board...
this is a test{"epopulate_editorials":"Epopulate"}{"sequoyah-county-times":"Sequoyah County Times"}
House advances bill raising age of consent, preserving teen exception
News
House advances bill raising age of consent, preserving teen exception
May 22, 2025
A measure protecting Oklahoma's children and clarifying Oklahoma's 'Romeo and Juliet' law has been sent to the governor's desk. House Bill 1003, authored by Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, increases the age...
this is a test{"epopulate_editorials":"Epopulate"}{"newsletter":"Newsletter", "sequoyah-county-times":"Sequoyah County Times"}



SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES
111 N. Oak
Sallisaw OK
74955

918.775.4433

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Sequoyah County Times

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy