9 Questions with Bartlesville’s Travis Lief – Swim Spotlight – Presented by Matt Spence – State Farm Agent
9Qs with Bartlesville’s Travis Lief By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in and how long have you been swimming? Travis Lief: I am a senior in this year. I have been swimming competitively for 10 years for Bartlesville Splash Club and four years for Bartlesville High School. I started swimming lessons when I was three […]
Bartlesville Girls Basketball Team Starting 5 – Presented by Bartlesville Braces by Dr. C
WE WORK HARD. SMART. TOGETHER. 2025-2026 Season Outlook Finished 13-12 in 2024-2025 for it’s first winning season in 7 years. Finished 13-12 in 2024-2025 for it’s first winning season in 7 years. Looking to improve on last season’s record after being edged out of the Regional Playoffs by Westmoore. The Bruins return a Senior-laden backcourt, […]
Bartlesville’s Macie Stapleton – Swimming Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group
Bartlesville’s Macie Stapleton By Bryce McKinnis Only three swimmers from Bartlesville High School’s 2024 6A State Championship team remain on this season’s roster. One of them is senior Macie Stapleton. “All of our hard work as a team paid off, and achieving that together was an unforgettable experience,” Stapleton said. “I’m incredibly grateful for that moment.” […]
Bartlesville’s Shaylyn Ishem – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Bartlesville
Bartlesville’s Shaylyn Ishem By Elizabeth Contreras Basketball runs deep in Shaylyn Ishem’s family, and what began as admiration for those closest to her has since grown into a lifelong love for the game. “I’ve been around basketball since before I was born,” she said. “Traveling with my sisters and seeing their passion made me want to […]
Bartlesville Mom of the Month – Erin Jones – Presented by Moxie on Second
Bartlesville Mom of the Month – Erin Jones By Elizabeth Contreras The unique role parents play in supporting athletes is a balancing act of pride, nerves, and devotion, and for Bartlesville basketball mom Erin Jones, it’s been nothing short of a journey of growth, connection, and unwavering support. Jones is recognized for the positive impact […]
Bartlesville’s Shelley Brown – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Union State Bank
Bartlesville’s Shelley Brown By Elizabeth Contreras Long before Shelley Brown stood in front of a high school classroom, she was a quiet third grader in British Columbia with a curious mind and a teacher who noticed. “I still have my class journal from that year,” Brown says. “Mrs. Maitland always encouraged me to make observations […]
Bartlesville Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Overlees Woods Lumber Company
Bartlesville Area Underclassmen to Watch GIRLS Shaylyn Ishem – Bartlesville HS (6-0, So.) Forward A transfer from Dewey who played in all 24 varsity games as a freshman last season. Averaged 2.7ppg and 3.5rpg. Addison Jones – Bartlesville HS (5-5, So.) Combo Guard A quick combo guard who can push the pace and shoots with accuracy […]
Bartlesville’s Shaylee Silver – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Sparklight
Bartlesville’s Shaylee Silver By Bryce McKinnis As the emergence of high school girls wrestling has provided a new opportunity to hundreds of youth athletes across Oklahoma, wrestlers like Bartlesville High School senior Shaylee Silver have carved a path of success on the new frontier. “Wrestling is the only sport I compete in, and I started […]
Bartlesville’s Emma Zimmerman Senior Spotlight – Presented by Union State Bank
By Trina Walker When the Bartlesville Lady Bruins hit the court, Emma Zimmerman is there with her teammates, ready to work for the win. Now a senior at Bartlesville High School, Zimmerman discovered basketball when she was four and her dad introduced her to the game. Basketball taught her to be willing to fight for what […]
2025 Bartlesville Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Braces by Dr. C
BARTLESVILLE LADY BRUINS Coach: JUSTYN SHAW 2024-25 Record: 13-12 OUTLOOK In his fifth season at Bartlesville High School, coach Justyn Shaw is seeing the fruits of their labor come to life. Coach Shaw took over a program that was struggling to win games, but this season they have something to build on and continue growing […]