9 Questions with Fairland’s Alivia Bartley – Presented by Grand Savings Bank Fairland
Fairland’s Alivia Bartley VYPE: What year are you, what sports do you play at Fairland, and are you involved with any other activities? Alivia Bartley: I am a junior and will graduate in 2026. I play fastpitch softball, basketball, and slow-pitch softball. I’m the vice president of Student Council, I’m in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, […]
Fairland Boys Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank Fairland
FAIRLAND OWLS BOYS Coach: Justin Goins 23-24 Record: 21-7 OUTLOOK The future is bright for the Fairland Owls as head coach Justin Goins returns a solid nucleus of players to the lineup this season. “The team returns four starters and have five other players coming back who have seen quality playing time. Sprinkle in some […]
Q&A with Grove’s Rowan Geer – Presented by Mark Lee, Shelter Insurance
Grove’s Rowan Geer By Trina Walker Being a multi-sport athlete for Grove High School keeps Rowan Geer busy. She is a junior who runs cross country and track, but she has a special love for basketball. Rowan took the time to answer questions about herself and her sport. VYPE: What do you love most about the position you play? […]
Afton Lady Eagles Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Comforting Hands Hospice
AFTON LADY EAGLES Coach: Tom Hubbard 23-24 Record: 22-5 OUTLOOK Coming off a great campaign last year that witnessed the Lady Eagles make it to the Area Tournament and post 22 wins on the season, head coach Tom Hubbard takes the helm and is looking to steer the ship back to post season play. “This […]
Afton Eagles Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Comforting Hands Hospice
AFTON EAGLES BOYS Coach: Bryson Cottrell 23-24 Record: 11-14 OUTLOOK Things are looking up for the Eagles of Afton entering the new season. Head coach Bryson Cottrell said the team is putting in the work and the excitement is building. “We are excited for the upcoming season. The guys are looking forward to improving on […]
Grove Ridgerunners Boys and Girls Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by The Cole Organization
GROVE RIDGERUNNERS BOYS Coach: Zach Trimble 23-24 Record: 7-17 OUTLOOK Grove head coach Zach Trimble returns for the new season with an experienced team that returns several players from last season. Coach Trimble said the team has added a few young players that he is excited to see compete this season. “The core of our […]
Miami’s Chris Kelly – Football Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Chris Kelly Miami High School By Bryce McKinnis Chris Kelly, a Miami High School senior originally from Baxter Springs, Kansas, knew his dream was to play football at the collegiate level from the first snap he played in second grade. “My seventh grade year, when I first started playing linebacker, I found myself making a lot of plays, […]
Miami’s David Snider – Multi-Sport Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
David Snider Miami High School David Snider, a 6-foot, 220-pound senior at Miami High School, has big plans for the future. Snider plays four sports at Miami: football, track & field, wrestling and powerlifting. His goals are to throw shot put and discus professionally. “It’s not easy. It’s a lot of work,” Snider said, “but I […]
Fairland’s Witton Amos – Football Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
Witton Amos Fairland High School By Trina Walker Weather can be a third opponent on the football field. For Witton Amos, a game played in the cold sleet is one he will never forget. His first touchdown for Fairland High School was as a freshman playing in the sleet on a Friday night. Witton and his teammates strive to be the best as they represent FHS. “We have […]
Jay’s Kyler Howe – Softball Spotlight – Eyecare of Grand Lake
Kyler Howe Jay High School By Trina Walker Kyler Howe has excelled on the softball field while playing for Jay High School. With multiple college offers to consider,she is a senior to watch this season. The accomplishments she looks back on most proudly include getting on base 11 times out of 11 opportunities against Vinita and earning the honor of playing on the Athletic Jendro National Team. These experiences on the softball field have taught her […]