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 your sport taught you that makes you a better person?

RP: Discipline pays off.

VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of?

RP: Playing varsity football as a freshman and having 16 points against Bixby in basketball.

VYPE: Who inspires you?

RP: My big brother Trey inspires me to work hard and hit the weight room.

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?

RP: My TE Boden Roberts he has just been a good teammate and someone I can look up to.

VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your high school as an athlete?

RP: Getting to be a part of teams where the people on the team want it as bad as me.

VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.

RP: Thanks to God for everything I have thanks to my family for always supporting me and thanks to my coaches for helping me get to the point I am at today.

VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade and why?

RP: My English teacher from this year Mrs. Daniels.

VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you?

RP: Don’t worry about other people just keep working and it will work itself out.