9 Questions with Fairland’s Addilyn Lollar – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
Fairland’s Addilyn Lollar VYPE: What is your favorite part about softball and what position do you play? Addilyn Lollar: I play utility. My favorite part is learning and growing in the sport and getting to play sports with friends that I’ve had since elementary school. VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport and what has it taught […]
Grove’s Samantha Bacon – Golf Spotlight – Presented by TH Rogers Lumber Company
Grove’s Samantha Bacon Grove High School’s Samantha Bacon started playing golf two years ago. When she was younger, her father would bring her along when he went golfing. Something must’ve stuck, and eventually she picked up the sport herself. The love of the game isn’t the only thing passed down to Bacon. Her parents have […]
Sequoyah Claremore’s Lanie Thompson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union, Sequoyah Claremore
Sequoyah Claremore’s Lanie Thompson Basketball season may be over, but players like Lanie Thompson spend all year putting up shots and getting better. This season the Lady Eagles made it to the Area Tournament before losing to Verdigris, 46-48, but as a team, the Lady Eagles continued to improve and show they belonged in post-season […]
Claremore’s Kellen Gaede – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma
Claremore’s Kellen Gaede Hitting two homeruns in one game during his freshman season has been one of many highlights for Claremore High Schools Kellen Gaede. Claremore head coach Jonathan Gelnar called Gaede a player who, “loves to compete.” “Kellen is a guy that represents being a Zebra no matter where he is or what he […]
9 Questions with Vinita’s Lily Ramsey – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
Vinita’s Lily Ramsey VYPE: How long have you been in cheer? Lily Ramsey: 2024-25 season was my fifth year cheering and I’m going into my sixth. VYPE: What first got you interested in the sport? LR: I did gymnastics my whole life and my gymnastics coach wanted me to try out my seventh grade year […]
Fairland’s Mia Ross – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank Fairland
Fairland’s Mia Ross As the temperatures continue to climb, things are heating up on the softball field for Fairland High School and Mia Ross. Now a junior with Lady Owls, Ross plays first base and outfield for head coaches Chad Ross and Jeni Kline. The Lady Owls are 9-2, ranked No. 6 in Class 3A […]
Q&A with Commerce’s Yadira Herrera – Track Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Commerce Track – Yadira Herrera VYPE: What events do you participate in at your meets? Yadira “Yadi” Herrera: The events I participate in are long jump, high jump, 4×100, and the 300-meter hurdles. VYPE: What’s your favorite subject in school and do you have a favorite teacher? YH: My favorite subject in school has to […]
Miami’s David Snider – Track Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Miami’s David Snider Athletes find inspiration in many things. Watching other athletes compete at a high level or listening to motivational speakers opine about the discipline it takes to be a winner. Inspiration can also come from a source close to the athlete, such as a family member. For Miami High School senior David Snider, […]
9 Questions with Miami’s Carli Beckwith – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle, State Farm Insurance
Miami’s Carli Beckwith VYPE: How long have you played soccer, and what first got you interested in the sport? Carli Beckwith: Nine years. I started playing soccer to give myself something to work at and learn how to be a good teammate, helping me in the future. VYPE: Do you have a favorite memory in […]
Miami’s Aislynn Stephens – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle, State Farm Insurance
Miami’s Aislynn Stephens When Miami High School senior Aislynn Stephens steps onto the pitch this season, she will be playing her final year of prep soccer. The senior started playing the game when she was eight years old. Through March the Lady Wardogs are 3-2 and ready for the long stretch in April. “One thing […]