Caney Valley’s Adesta Henry – Basketball Spotlight
By Ken Hansard Caney Valley sophomore power forward Adesta Henry is coming off an impressive freshman campaign with the Lady Trojans, and although coaches and players are currently keeping a lid on expectations for this season, Caney looks like a team that will be in the mix all season long. The Trojans finished 15-11 last […]
Caney Valley’s Presley Smith – Basketball Spotlight
By Ken Hansard The Caney Valley Lady Trojans will likely send a young team to the hardcourt this season. Young – but talented. Count sophomore combo guard Presley Smith among those who should make a large contribution. As a freshman at Dewey High, Presley averaged 13.2 points per game, while also contributing 80 rebounds, 43 […]
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 […]
2025 Caney Valley Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Arvest Bank
GIRLS Coach: DERIC LONGAN 2024-25 Record: 15-11 OUTLOOK In his 17th season, head coach Deric Longan is excited to return his team from last season. “We return our entire team from last year. With a few new additions, I look for this to be an exciting year. We are still relatively young, but this group […]
2025 Caney Valley Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Arvest Bank
CANEY VALLEY TROJANS BOYS Coach: TUG BRINKER 2024-25 Record: 7-18 OUTLOOK As coach Tug Brinker looks ahead to the 2025-26 season, finding players to go with his two returning starters seems to be the top priority. “Bring back two starters in Zac Longan and Speck Gann. Should be improved from last year. Logan Thompson 6-foot-5 […]
Q&A with Caney Valley’s Riley Brooks – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty
Q&A with Caney Valley’s Riley Brooks VYPE: When did you first start playing softball and what grade are you in? RB: I first started playing softball when I was 7 years old. I am a sophomore this year. VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates at Caney Valley? Riley Brooks: I […]
Bartlesville Area Players To Watch
FOOTBALL Sutton Williams – Bartlesville Williams, a three-year starter for Bartlesville, has developed into a standout two-way player at running back and linebacker. Known for his toughness and work ethic, Williams has drawn interest from multiple colleges for his play at linebacker. This offseason, he made notable gains in speed and explosiveness, positioning himself for […]
2025 Caney Valley Trojans Football Preview
CANEY VALLEY TROJANS Coach: DERRICK HAMMER 1-9 OFFENSE It’s a new era at Caney Valley High School as Derrick Hammer takes over the football program. Hammer’s coaching staff will consist of Kaleb Burns, Zak Wallis and Ryan Malone. “Focused on building a new standard. Laying a foundation, establishing a new culture. We’ll be young early […]
Editor’s Choice Top Defensive Players – Presented by Dustin Hancock – Edward Jones
DEFENSE Defensive Secondary Jarek Edwards – 6-5, 175, Sr. Pawhuska Huskies A shut-down corner and a big play wide receiver, Jarek Edwards has DI size and athleticism, giving the Huskies a two-way starter. Cayton Wiedbrauk – 5-11, 165, Sr. Caney Valley Trojans Athletic and physical, Wiedbrauk is a two-way starter who has a nose for […]
Bartlesville Area Golf, Tennis, and Track – Players to Watch – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates
Golf Hayden Malone – Caney Valley Hayden is a four-year starter for the Trojan golf team, a 4.0 student, and has the school record for highest individual placing, most top ten placings, and lowest round. He has helped develop the team into a strong unit and leads by example. Hayden is a great young man […]