Quapaw’s Daya Bowman – Softball Spotlight – Presented by 4 Summits Construction Management
Daya Boman Quapaw High School The Wildcats are enjoying a solid season under head coach Kaci Stand. “We have some hard-working girls and I’m excited to see what these girls are going to do this year on the field,” said coach Stand. Quapaw has eight wins on the season and is poised for more as the regular […]
Q&A with Dewey’s Reagan White – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty of Bartlesville
Reagan White Dewey High School VYPE: At Dewey, what sports do you play and how long have you been playing? Reagan White: I play softball, I have been playing softball since I was four years old. VYPE: When did your interest in softball begin and what about your sport do you love most? RW: I knew I loved softball […]
Bartlesville’s Preston Shoesmith – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty of Bartlesville
Bartlesville’s Preston Shoesmith Preston Shoesmith, a sophomore at Bartlesville High School, runs cross country for the Bruins. He is also involved in club soccer, KLife, and his church youth group. Shoesmith loves learning about aviation and cites some great teachers as some of his favorites – Ms. Hightower, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Workman. He gives his coaches credit […]
Q&A with Dewey’s Tra Hicks – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto of Bartlesville
By Miller Thomas VYPE: How old are you, what sport do you play at Dewey, and how long have you been playing? Tra Hicks: I am 16 years old. I run cross country, play basketball, and participate in track at Dewey. This will be my third year running cross country. I have played basketball at school since 6th […]
Bartlesville’s Emry Brown – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto of Bartlesville
By Trina Walker Emry Brown played every sport she could growing up. Once her parents signed her up for volleyball it was instant love. Now a senior at Bartlesville High School, Emry is an outside hitter on her team. “Volleyball has taught me that hard work goes a long way,” she says. The memories and friendships made with teammates and coaches will always be with her. This she says, is her favorite part of being on […]
Bartlesville’s Nate Neal – Football Spotlight – Presented by Conoco Phillips
By Trina Walker Playing flag football in kindergarten introduced Nate Neal to a sport that would become an important part of his life. Now a senior, Nate plays quarterback for the Bartlesville High School Bruins. Football taught him discipline and the characteristics of good leadership. Nate has played football for 13 years. In this time, he has built himself into a better person and player. “I love it,” he says, “the best advice I’ve ever been given is to believe […]
Caney Valley’s Kalynn Edwards – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Arvest Bank
Athletes at all levels of competition work hard to be their best when they compete. Along with all the work, having a solid support system can also play a big role in being successful. Kalynn Edwards, a sophomore at Caney Valley High School, says that people in her life have helped her get to where […]
Bartlesville’s Chloe Robbins – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Arvest Bank
By Trina Walker Chloe Robbins is not taking her senior year for granted. Playing softball is a huge part of her life and she plans to enjoy every play she has left while at Bartlesville High School. “Stop worrying about the future because worrying will notchange the outcome. Just live in the moment instead,” she says. This season’s opening game is one Chloe will never […]