Vinita’s Sara Hency – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
Vinita’s Sara Hency When the Lady Hornets of Vinita High School take the court this season, one player looking to continue her great career on the court is Sara Hency. Vinita head coach Nathan Wylie said Hency is a “strong post player with good touch.” A big compliment for the 5-foot-11 junior power forward. “She […]
Miami Cheer Team Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Miami Cheer When the varsity cheerleaders start their workouts and practice, the school year is yet to get underway. Countless hours are spent on the routines as they mentally and physically prepare for the season. For Miami High School’s cheer team and head coach Ashley Moreno, this season was more than just another year on […]
Miami Wardogs Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
MIAMI WARDOGS BOYS Coach: Rodney Sooter 23-24 Record: 8-15 OUTLOOK Success comes to those who put in the work and buy in to what the coach is selling. That’s exactly what you have in Miami. Head coach Rodney Sooter continues to rebuild the Wardog basketball program and coming into the new season, he is optimistic […]
Quapaw Lady Cats Girls Basketball – Team Spotlight
QUAPAW LADY CATS GIRLS Coach: Nikki Daugherty OUTLOOK It’s a new era for the Lady Cats of Quapaw High School, with new head coach in Nikki Daugherty. For the last 13 years coach Daugherty has coached middle school and homeschool teams, but this is her first season at the varsity level. She takes over a […]
Quapaw Wildcats Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight
QUAPAW WILDCATS BOYS Coach: Rod Graves 23-24 Record: 6-16 OUTLOOK Despite coming off a season with only six wins, the Wildcats of Quapaw High School are eager and ready to take the court and prove this group is better than the six-win season from a year ago. Head coach Rod Graves said the team has […]
Commerce’s Gracen Shelton – Boys Basketball Spotlight – Presented by TH Lumber, Grove
Gracen Shelton – Commerce Basketball By Trina Walker Sports have always been part of Gracen Shelton’s life. He remembers playing when he was around four years old. Having three older brothers and both parents who were themselves high school athletes, Gracen says there was no other option but for him to also become an athlete. Gracen […]
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 […]