Bartlesville’s Ellie Benson – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by ConocoPhillips
Bartlesville’s Ellie Benson As the season presses forward, the varsity volleyball team at Bartlesville High School is ranked No. 10 in Class 6A and looking to finish the regular season on high note. Ellie Benson is an outside hitter for the team and is competing in her final year of prep volleyball. Benson said she […]
Bartlesville’s Reese Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Arvest Bank
Bartlesville’s Reese Johnson By Elizabeth Contreras Bartlesville sophomore Reese Johnson has been dancing and performing since just three years old. Joining Pom in the 7th grade, Johnson says the sport has helped her grow as a performer, teaching her discipline, confidence, and the value of working with others. “Pom allows me to be involved in […]
Q&A with Bartlesville Softball Player Maddie Czaja – Presented by Rib Crib
By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in, when did you start playing softball, and what position do you play now?Maddie Czaja: I am a senior this year at Bartlesville High School, and I started playing softball when I was 6. I play centerfield. VYPE: Who has been a big influence in your life, […]
9 Questions with Bartlesville’s Kelsie Yates – Presented by Union State Bank
By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in and when did you start playing softball?Kelsie Yates: I am in 12th grade. I started playing when I was 6 years old, and I am a pitcher. VYPE: What makes your school a great place to play softball?KY: Bartlesville is a great place to play because […]
Bartlesville’s Cindy O’Bannion – Mom of the Month – Presented by Moxie on Second
By Liz Contreras Before she ever organized a spreadsheet or ran a concession stand, Cindy O’Bannion was a little girl watching her mother sew purple and white stuffed footballs for the school carnival. It was there, in the behind-the-scenes moment—watching women work to make something special—that she learned the power of showing up. Now it […]
Bartlesville’s Emily Hubler – Teacher of the Month – Presented by Union State Bank
By Liz Contreras At Bartlesville High School, Emily Hubler is embarking on her 7th year as an educator. As a math teacher, Hubler strives to create a classroom rooted in connection, where she deliberately invests in every student who walks through the doors. “I want every student to feel like they have a safe space […]
Bartlesville Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Overlees-Woods Lumber Company
FOOTBALL Michael Kent – Bartlesville Kent started every game last season as a ninth grader, taking over as the starting quarterback for the final three games and leading the team to a 2-1 record. This offseason, he has added significant weight and strength, showing elite form at the quarterback position. With his growth and experience, […]
Bartlesville’s Sophie Frye – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Recognition Place
Playing libero in volleyball is tough. You’re expected to take on the most powerful serves, dive for those runaway balls and dig the toughest spikes coming from the net just a few feet away. Sophie Frye does all of that and more. Frye not only plays hard but brings a high level of leadership to […]
2025 Bartlesville Lady Bruins Volleyball Preview – Presented by Patriot Auto Bartlesville
BARTLESVILLE LADY BRUINS Coach: ANDREW BLAIN 30-9 OUTLOOK After a 30-win season, the Lady Bruins are experiencing some change in the lineup. Head coach Andrew Blain said the team has good experience but needs to find the right combination to fill some voids in the lineup. “Our team is both filled with a lot of […]
Bartlesville’s Sutton Williams – Football Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty Bartlesville
By Trina Walker The rush and excitement felt on the field is what Sutton Williams loves most about football. His passion for the game came naturally as his dad was a former college football player. “Growing up, all I knew was football. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” Now a senior at Bartlesville High […]