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 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 Nowata Ironmen Football Preview – Presented by Arvest Bank

NOWATA IRONMEN Coach: CHANCE JUBY 3-7 OFFENSE In his third year as the head coach of the Ironmen football program, Chance Juby is looking forward to getting his team on the field and allowing them to compete. The coaching staff also consists of Joseph Phelan, Tim Farris, and Michael Swalley. Four starters are back on […]
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 […]
Nowata’s Chelo Prince – Track Spotlight – Presented by The Law Office of Linda M. Branstetter

Nowata’s Chelo Prince Chelo Prince is a track athlete for Nowata High School and is competing in his final year of prep athletics. Prince started competing in track when he was 13. Competing for NHS and spending time with his teammates is something Prince loves to do. “What makes NHS a good place for student-athlete […]
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 […]
Q&A with Nowata’s Talon Thompson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Arvest Bank

Q&A with Nowata’s Talon Thompson VYPE: How long have you played basketball, and what is your position? Talon Thompson: I’ve played basketball for as long as I can remember, my earliest memory would be when I was five in Boys & Girls Club ball. My position right now is power forward. VYPE: What first got […]
Bartlesville Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Ford

Boys Basketball Jay Murguia – Dewey Jay is a very talented and athletic freshman that will see time on the court this season. He is a smooth left-handed point guard that sees the floor well and can also shoot the ball from anywhere. Clint Harrington – Nowata Clint is a hard working player. His motor […]
VYPE Post-Season Football Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Comments on these players are directly from their coaches. To add a nomination to the list please email [email protected]. – NE AREA Titan Hix – Locust Grove Titan Hix concluded the regular season top 30 in the nation for combined yards in a season after passing for 2,596 yards, 22 TD’s, and rushing for 1,296 yards […]
Nowata Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Conoco Phillips

NOWATA IRONMEN BOYS Coach: Derick Ott 23-24 Record: 12-15 OUTLOOK Entering the 2024-25 season, head coach Derick Ott returns several key players to the court this season as he looks to build on the success of last season. “We have five out of our top seven coming back off last year’s squad. We lost our […]