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 […]
Bartlesville’s Ashlynn Taylor Headed to Val-Po – Presented by RibCrib
Bartlesville’s Ashlynn Taylor By Elizabeth Contreras By the time Ashlynn Taylor steps behind the blocks, the routine is familiar. With a few deep breaths and a quick round of high fives with teammates, she stays grounded. Then silence, broken only by the sound of water and the starter’s call. For a Bartlesville senior who has […]
Bartlesville’s Tag-hee Crowels – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Dustin Hancock
Bartlesville’s Tag-hee Crowels Wrestling is the toughest sport in prep athletics. The conditioning, the training and the level of competition is always at a high level in Oklahoma. Never mind, it’s a one-versus-one match with no teammates to lean on when your weight is up. For Bartlesville High School’s Tag-hee Crowels, working on his skill […]
Bartlesville Bruins Wrestling Team Preview – Presented by Cody Hough Construction
BARTLESVILLE BRUINS Coach: BRYAN VASHUS OUTLOOK This season the Bruins are looking to send a handful of wrestlers to state including Joshua Vashus who enters his sophomore season with high expectations. Last season Vashus finished his varsity season with a record of 15-8 and went 26-14 overall. “Once the season was over, he traveled to […]