By Dana Harding (For OzarksSportsZone.com)
Death. Taxes. Skyline final four appearances.
During MBCA Hall of Fame coach Kevin Cheek’s storied career, the Tigers have recorded eight state titles, five runner-up finishes and 15 final four berths.
Last season, the powerhouse program capped a 25-7 season with a fourth-straight final four visit and a Class 3 third-place finish.
“The 2025-26 season came with lots of different faces, new roles and a steep learning curve,” Cheek said. “It was probably mid-January before we became completely healthy and got a grasp on what the ‘recipe for success’ was for this group. The team did a great job of just trying to get better each day, and it paid off in the end.”
With four starters leading a strong returning cast, Skyline has eyes on appearance number 16; however, Cheek knows success is earned each season and not given.
“The biggest challenge for this group, with many returning, is not growing comfortable with last year’s success,” Cheek said. “We cannot practice with the idea that success is already determined.”
Leading the way for Skyline is all-state honoree Shelby Redd.
Redd, a 5-foot-6 senior, averaged 17 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists a...