9 Questions with Verdigris’ Averie Deegan – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance
Verdigris’ Averie Deegan VYPE: Averie, what grade are you in and when did you start playing soccer? Averie Deegan: I’m in 10th grade and have been playing soccer since I was six years old. VYPE: What position are you playing and what are the strengths and most improved areas of your game? AD: I am a […]
Verdigris’ Lizzie Garza – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union Verdigris
Verdigris’ Lizzie Garza By Byron Beers Sophomore Lizzie Garza is hoping to lead Verdigris to the Class 3A playoffs in soccer, and maybe more. But she also wants to cherish all the moments she can with those around her. “This year my goal for soccer is to get to the playoffs and win a state […]
On Track with Claremore’s Annalesia Miller – Presented by Backwoods Chiropractic
Claremore’s Annalesia Miller The definition of a high school athlete is different today than what we knew just a few years ago. Students are involved in many other activities outside the legacy sports like basketball, football, track, softball and others. Today’s high school athlete participates in many other activities. That can be said for Claremore’s […]
Afton’s Haily Ervin – Softball Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
Afton’s Haily Ervin Afton High School’s Haily Ervin is a junior this year and a member of the slow-pitch softball team. Ervin has played first base for three seasons and is hoping to make it a fourth as a senior. To play first base, you must be able to catch anything thrown your way. “The […]
Wyandotte’s Jaxson Billings – Track Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
Wyandotte’s Jaxson Billings There are many reasons why student-athletes love competing and representing their schools. For Wyandotte High School sophomore Jaxson Billings, it’s all about the support he and the team receive from everyone involved. “One thing that makes Wyandotte a great place for student-athletes is the support we receive from coaches and teachers. Our […]
9 Questions with Wyandotte’s Dori Custer – Track Spotlight – Presented by Mark Lee, Shelter Insurance
Wyandotte’s Dori Custer VYPE: How long have you competed in track, and what first got you interested in the sport? Dori Custer: Three years. My dad ran track in high school. VYPE: Do you have a favorite memory in your time competing for Wyandotte High School? DC: My favorite memory was going to state with […]
Grove’s Trevor Praytor – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Mark Lee, Shelter Insurance
Grove’s Trevor Praytor Trevor Praytor’s dad is a very good golfer. The time spent on the course with his dad triggered Trevor’s passion for golf. Today, waking up early on the weekends to enjoy time outside with friends is what Trevor enjoys most about his sport. Trevor is now a junior, but it was when he joined the […]
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 […]