9Qs with Bartlesville’s Kathy Romesburg – Presented by Keller Williams Realty Bartlesville

By Elizabeth ContrerasVYPE: When did your son start playing baseball?Kathy Romesburg: He started playing when he was three years old. VYPE: How has your role evolved over the years?KR: In the beginning, my role was cheering him on and making sure he had his glove, cleats, and plenty of snacks. Over the years, that involvement […]
Bartlesville’s Rhett Pendley with Outstanding Freshman Performance – Presented by Sparklight

We caught up with the multi-sport freshman to find out what he’s enjoyed about his first year competing at the varsity level and who inspires him to compete. VYPE: Rhett, what sports did you compete in this year for BHS? Rhett Pendley: Football (defensive end) and basketball (center, power forward, small forward). VYPE: What has […]
Bartlesville’s Skyler Carter Named to the FCA All-State List – Presented by Keller Williams Realty

A standout in basketball and track, Skyler Carter was recently honored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for his devotion to his faith and his excellence in athletics. “I look forward to every Friday to hear a good speaker and get to see my friends listening to the message. I hope that something that is […]
Bartlesville’s Parker Shoesmith Eyes More Records – Presented by Patriot Auto

By Elizabeth Contreras Bartlesville junior Parker Shoesmith has already logged nine years in the pool, a path that started close to home. Watching his older sister swim sparked his interest, and that early catalyst has turned into a skill set built for distance, the individual medley (IM), and breaststroke. Shoesmith’s patience, control, and grit were […]
Bartlesville Swimmers Make State Meet – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint

One of the top swim programs in the state is poised to send another group of talented swimmers to the state meet. The boy’s roster includes Travis Lief, Kevin Contreras, Aysen Offutt, Parker Shoesmith, Grayson Ellis, Anthony Mann, Blace Williams and Miles Brown. The girls team will send Ashlynn Taylor, Macie Stapleton, Anna Wells, Sophia […]
Bartlesville’s Maddie Czaja – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Bartlesville

This year, the Bartlesville Bruins are looking to bring home a softball state title for the first time since 1984, and the first ever in slow pitch. Having made several trips to the state tournament over the last few years, the Bruins senior class and especially Maddie Czaja, are eager for one last chance to […]
Q&A with Bartlesville’s Barrett Merciez – Presented by Patriot Auto Bartlesville

VYPE: What’s the first thing everybody should know about Barrett Merciez? Barrett Merciez: That I am very passionate about baseball. VYPE: Do you play any sports other than baseball? BM: I played a little bit of basketball and football growing up, but now I only play baseball. VYPE: Are you involved with any other activities, […]
Bartlesville’s Hayden Brown – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty – Bartlesville

Hayden Brown is a senior at Bartlesville High School and has been around baseball for a lot of his life. He started playing for Bartlesville his freshman year, but his love for the game started way earlier than that. Hayden plays first base, a position he really enjoys because of how important it is on […]
Bartlesville’s Easton Peace – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by ConocoPhillips

By Ivy KnappEaston Peace is quickly making a name for himself on the wrestling mat. He started wrestling just last season after getting some encouragement from someone he was close with.“I started wrestling last season, and my football coach encouraged me to try it,” Easton said. What began as a suggestion turned into a challenge […]
2026 Bartlesville Bruins Baseball -Presented by Arvest Bank

BARTLESVILLE BRUINS BASEBALL Coach: CODY PRICE OUTLOOK With good depth and several players with good experience at the varsity level, the Bartlesville Bruins are looking forward to taking the field and competing at a high level this season. Head coach Cody Price said the team is loaded with seniors. “We have more depth than we […]