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 […]
Bartlesville Lady Bruins Wrestling Team Preview – Presented by Cody Hough Construction
BARTLESVILLE LADY BRUINS Coach: BRYAN VASHUS OUTLOOK While the teams at Bartlesville High School are young, their desire to grow as wrestlers fuels this team to not only get better, but to find ways to win bouts and make their way to some podiums this season. Coach Vashus said several wrestlers on the girls team […]
Bartlesville’s Joshua Vashus – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Honey’s Flowers
Bartlesville’s Joshua Vashus By Elizabeth Contreras For Joshua Vashus, a sophomore at Bartlesville High School, wrestling began as a pursuit of medals. “I didn’t want to go to tournaments at first,” Vashus recalled. “But kids in my old club started coming back with medals and trophies, and that made me want to start going.” He […]
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 […]