Purcell’s 2026 football homecoming will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday prior to the Purcell-Kingfisher gridiron contest.

Queen candidates are Mykailah Leatherman, Brileigh McClain and Grace Van Oort. Also in the homecoming court are freshman princess Alejandra Rendon Alamos, sophomore princess Kaleah Wren and junior princess Kori Doyal.

King candidates are Brian Cazares, Carter Thomas, Cooper Selman, Brody Walkup, Cash Cook and Halo DiRienzo.

The flower girl is Arabella Franco with Colton Andrews serving as the crown bearer.

Leatherman is the daughter of James and Nicole Leatherman. She has five siblings and is especially close to her twin sister, Mackenzie Leatherman. Mykailah participates in track and field and Student Council. She is a member of National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society, and is a three-year Letter P recipient. After graduation, Mykailah plans to earn her BSN-RN and become a NICU nurse.

McClain is the daughter of Tara McClain, Jared McClain, and Robert Wieder. She has two siblings Korbin and Adelyse. She enjoys soccer, figure skating, and painting.After graduation, Bri plans to study international business at Long Island University.

Van Oort is the daughter of of Brooke Martin and Josh Van Oort. She has a younger sister, Indy. She serves as Student Council president, Spanish Club president, and National Honor Society vice president. Grace also enjoys interning with Mrs. Smith at the elementary school. She has earned the Letter P three times, Superintendent’s Honor Roll recognition three times, and recognition in the top ten percent of her class. After graduation, Grace plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study communication sciences and disorders and later become a speech-language pathologist in a school.

Doyal is the daughter of Kyle and Kelley Doyal and has one sister, Kodi. She is involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, FCA, FFA, Rooted, Spanish Club, Prom Committee, Youth Coalition, track and cross country. Kori enjoys spending time with friends and family, being involved in her church and youth community, and staying active at school. She has earned Superintendent’s Honor Roll recognition, serves as an NHS officer and Student Council president, and has earned a Letter P. Kori is still considering her options after high school and looks forward to seeing where her interests and opportunities take her.

Wren is the daughter of Amanda Belden and Oscar Wren and has two siblings, Brianah Wren and Oscar Wren Jr. She enjoys basketball and Student Council, and likes baking in her free time. Kaleah served as freshman vice president and is the sophomore class president. She has earned Superintendent’s Honor Roll recognition and the letter P award. After high school, Kaleah hopes to become a radiologist tech.

Alamos is the daughter of Patricia Alamos and Alejandro Rendon. She has three siblings Kamilah, Alexander and Matteo. Ale is involved in Student Council, Spanish Club, basketball, softball, and soccer. She is the president of the freshman class. Ale plans to attend vo-tech for cosmetology and earn her cosmetology license. After high school she plans to attend college to continue her academic and athletic career.

Cazares is the son of Adela and Gabriel Rodarte and has two brothers, Miguel and Dominik. He is a member of the PHS football team. Brian has earned Principal’s Honor Roll recognition and a Letter P, and was named most improved in Mr. McNeely’s science class during his freshman year. After graduation, Brian hopes to own an HVAC company and live life happily.

Thomas is the son of Erica and Josh Keen and has one sibling, Carli. He is involved in Purcell Student Council, football, golf, raising show cattle and firefighting. Carter has earned a Letter P, OSHA 10 certification and Principal’s Honor Roll recognition. After graduation, he plans to continue firefighting, pursue his company, and raise show cattle.

Selman is the son of April, Zeke and Stanley. He has three brothers Kip, Campbell and Eli. Cooper participates in football, baseball, and track. He has received a JOM Award and Principal’s Honor Roll recognition. After graduation, Cooper hopes to pursue baseball or attend the University of Oklahoma to study meteorology.

Walkup is the son of Aimee and Roger Walkup and has one brother, Bryce. He participates in football, baseball, Student Council and FCA. Brody has received a Student Council award and Principal’s Honor Roll recognition. After graduation, he plans to continue his business, own an HVAC company, settle down and start a family.

Cook is the son of Kellie and Steven Cook and has two siblings, Gracie and Hudson. He participates in football, baseball, track, and Student Council. Outside of school, Cash enjoys playing golf and spending time with his friends and family. He has earned Principal’s Honor Roll recognition and was named Baseball Offensive Player of the Year during both his sophomore and junior years. After graduation, Cash plans to attend college and enjoy life.

DiRienzo is the son of Laura and Christina DiRienzo. He enjoys playing football, participating in Student Council, watching movies and college football, working out, and spending time with friends and family. Halo has earned Principal’s Honor Roll recognition and a Letter P, and was named most improved student in Mrs. Bayless’s class during his sophomore year. After graduation, he plans to attend the University of Oklahoma to study petroleum engineering.

Franco is in Mrs. Engert’s second grade class. She is the daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Franco and has one brother, J.J. Arabella enjoys cheerleading—especially cheering on the Purcell Dragons—playing softball and basketball, doing arts and crafts, playing with animals, camping, swimming, and spending time with her family and her best friend, Colton. When she grows up, Arabella wants to be a veterinarian.

Andrews is in Mrs. Abney’s second grade class. He is the son of David and Aimee Andrews and has one sibling, Averi. Colton enjoys playing football and baseball and reading. When he grows up, Colton hopes to be a college football player.