Vinita Lady Hornets – Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Roach, All-State Insurance

VINITA LADY HORNETS Coach: Nathan Wylie 23-24 Record: 15-11 OUTLOOK It’s an exciting time for Vinita basketball as head coach Nathan Wylie has an experienced team returning and several players who know how to put the biscuit in the basket. “We return four starters this season. A lot of experience coming back with some youth,” […]
Ketchum Warriors – Boys Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Ketchum

KETCHUM WARRIORS BOYS Coach: Sam Banker 23-24 Record: 23-6 OUTLOOK There is good reason for the Ketchum faithful to be excited for the upcoming season. Head coach Sam Banker said the team is poised for another solid season. “We’re very excited about the upcoming season. We return a lot of experience along with some new young […]
Ketchum’s Alexis Currie – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Ketchum

Ketchum’s Alexis Currie When the Ketchum Lady Warriors take the court this season, Alexis Currie will tip off her junior season at shooting guard. Representing Ketchum High School is something Currie is proud to do and when she steps onto the court, it’s all business. Coming into the season the Lady Warriors have worked hard […]
9 Questions with Vinita’s Emma Pigeon – Presented by Tammy Roach, All-State Insurance

Vinita’s Emma Pigeon Emma Pigeon is a senior at Vinita High School. She is a point guard and guard for the Lady Hornets basketball team. Emma also runs in track, cross country and is on the VHS pom squad. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life? Emma Pigeon: Basketball has taught […]
Commerce Lady Tigers – Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation

COMMERCE TIGERS GIRLS Coach: Brooke Jackson 23-24 Record: 15-11 OUTLOOK When the Lady Tigers take the court this season, they will have three seniors leading a talented group of players that hustle and love to compete. Head coach Brooke Jackson said they look to build on the success of last season. “The Lady Tigers will […]
Miami Wrestling – Team Spotlight – Presented by El Tenampa

Miami Wrestling As the Wardogs prepare for the upcoming season, head coach Blake Byrne is excited to see how his wrestlers are developing and preparing for another grueling year on the mat. The expectations are growing, and the team is embracing the challenge. “This team is ready to take the next step towards being a […]
Welch Wildcats Girls Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by El Tenampa

WELCH WILDCATS GIRLS Coach: Shawn Goodwin 23-24 Record: 8-13 OUTLOOK Having a young team and playing in a tough conference will not make things easy for Welch and head coach Shawn Goodwin this season. Despite the reasons the season will be a challenge, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. “We return two starters, […]
Q&A with Vinita’s Dakota Smith – Presented by Welch State Bank

Vinita’s Dakota Smith VYPE: What grade are you in and what position do you play? Dakota Smith: I’m in 11th grade and play guard. VYPE: Which current or former teammate impresses you the most? DS: As a team, we all put in a lot of work, and it’s really the collective effort that impresses me […]
Vinita’s John Dually Bandy – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank

John Dually Bandy Vinita High School Vinita wrestling continues to put tough wrestlers on the mat who love to compete. John Dually Bandy is one of those wrestlers. Like many of his peers, Bandy started wrestling at a young age. “I started wrestling when I was six and wrestled until I was eight, I […]
Vinita’s Bodee Carter – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance

Vinita’s Bodee Carter By Trina Walker Vinita High School has a rich history of basketball. Bodee Carter is dedicated to continuing this tradition through his hard work and effort on the court. He was introduced to organized basketball in the first grade. However, it was attending coach Roach’s camps in kindergarten that truly started his love of […]