Bartlesville’s Hudson Eads – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Ben Rainey, Shelter Insurance

Bartlesville’s Hudson Eads The Bruins enter the 2024-25 season with several players like Hudson Eads returning to the court. Eads is one of a few players head coach Tommy DeSalme will look to for quality minutes on the court and leadership on and off the floor. Leadership is something Eads, now a junior, brings to […]
Bartlesville’s Mom of the Month Stephanie Brandon – Presented by Rib Crib

The Bartlesville Mom of the Month is Stephanie Brandon. A mother of two, Stephanie has one remaining in school after her oldest son graduated from BHS several years ago. “Joseph is our oldest is 26. When he attended Bartlesville HS, he played baseball and wrestled. He is now a father of two and works fully […]
9 Questions with Bartlesville’s Veronica McGill – Presented by Moxie On Second

VYPE: When did you start cheering and when did you know this was the sport for you? Veronica McGill: I began cheer in 3rd grade, but I really knew it was my sport in around 9th grade because I truly connected with the excitement of cheering when competition came and performing for crowds. VYPE: What […]
Bartlesville’s Preston Shoesmith – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty of Bartlesville

Bartlesville’s Preston Shoesmith Preston Shoesmith, a sophomore at Bartlesville High School, runs cross country for the Bruins. He is also involved in club soccer, KLife, and his church youth group. Shoesmith loves learning about aviation and cites some great teachers as some of his favorites – Ms. Hightower, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Workman. He gives his coaches credit […]
Bartlesville’s Emry Brown – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto of Bartlesville

By Trina Walker Emry Brown played every sport she could growing up. Once her parents signed her up for volleyball it was instant love. Now a senior at Bartlesville High School, Emry is an outside hitter on her team. “Volleyball has taught me that hard work goes a long way,” she says. The memories and friendships made with teammates and coaches will always be with her. This she says, is her favorite part of being on […]
Bartlesville’s Nate Neal – Football Spotlight – Presented by Conoco Phillips

By Trina Walker Playing flag football in kindergarten introduced Nate Neal to a sport that would become an important part of his life. Now a senior, Nate plays quarterback for the Bartlesville High School Bruins. Football taught him discipline and the characteristics of good leadership. Nate has played football for 13 years. In this time, he has built himself into a better person and player. “I love it,” he says, “the best advice I’ve ever been given is to believe […]
Bartlesville’s Chloe Robbins – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Arvest Bank

By Trina Walker Chloe Robbins is not taking her senior year for granted. Playing softball is a huge part of her life and she plans to enjoy every play she has left while at Bartlesville High School. “Stop worrying about the future because worrying will notchange the outcome. Just live in the moment instead,” she says. This season’s opening game is one Chloe will never […]
9 Questions with Kaitlynn Hall, Bruins Cheer – Presented by Honey’s Flowers

VYPE: Kaitlynn, what grade are you in this year and how long have you been involved in cheer? Kaitlynn Hall: I am in 11th grade. I started cheering in fifth grade. I figured out cheer was the sport for me when I cheered for my first game and competed at my first competition. I just […]
9 Questions with Bartlesville’s Cross Country Runner Russell Miller – Presented by Rib Crib

VYPE: What grade are you currently in and how long have you been in Cross Country?Russell Miller: I’m a senior in high school and I have been in cross country since 6th grade. VYPE: What is your best time and where did you run it?RM: My best 5K time is 16:13 and I ran it […]
9 Questions with Bartlesville’s with Remi Hagen – Presented by Sand Creek Bridal

VYPE: What grade are you in this year and how long have you been a cheerleader? Remi Hagen: I am in10th grade and I have been cheering for seven years, whether it be competitive cheer or high school varsity cheer. VYPE: Which teammates have impressed you this season? RH: My teammate that has impressed me […]