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March 5, 2025

Checotah Impact Players of the Week

The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Colt Collett and Ruthy Folkner. Checotah senior Colt Collett finished his high school wrestling career with a 140-4 record, three state championships and a state runner up with four state qualifiers.

Senior guard Ruthy Folkner scored seven points; six steals and five rebounds in the Lady Wildcats’ win over Eufaula. Folkner’s defensive effort played a key factor in the victory.

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The Checotah Impact Player of he Week is Jayden Lake. Lake finished with three receptions for 152 yards in the Wildcats’ 38-20 loss to Inola in the first round of the playoffs. Impact Player of the We...

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