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 […]
Inola’s Rowdie Rock – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by The Porch
Inola’s Rowdie Rock By Byron Beers Rowdie Rock wants to take the Inola baseball program to a place it’s never been. The Longhorn senior hopes to lead Inola to a state tournament berth. “This year, one of our goals is to make it to the state tournament, which has never been done in Inola baseball, […]
Ketchum’s CJ Weeks – Track Spotlight – Presented BancFirst Ketchum
Ketchum’s CJ Weeks Ketchum High School’s CJ Weeks qualified as a freshman in the two-mile relay team that placed fourth at state in 2022. In 2023 he qualified in four events at state and followed that up in 2024 by qualifying in three events. Head coach Cecil Weeks said the goal this season is to finish strong and […]
Q&A with Ketchum’s Gabe Forkner – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by BancFrist Ketchum
Ketchum’s Gabe Forkner VYPE: Gabe, what grade are you in this season and when did you start playing baseball? Gabe Forkner: I’m a senior I started playing at the age of four. VYPE: What position are you playing and what are your biggest challenges? GF: Third base and pitcher. My biggest challenge is not allowing errors […]
Pryor’s Gage LeFrere – Track Spotlight – Presented by Chupps Auction Company
Pryor’s Gage LeFrere In only his second year of running track, Pryor High School’s Gage LeFrere said he is enjoying the competition and being around his teammates, but there have been a few challenges along the way. “Competing against older and more technical runners is a challenge,” LeFrere said. “I’ve only been to two meets, […]
Pryor Boys Track -Team Spotlight – Presented by Chupps Auction Company
Pryor Boys Track As the temperatures climb, the times on the track are dropping for the Pryor Tigers. Head coach Jamie Nofsinger is excited at the development of the program this season and several athletes are showing the hard work does pay off. “The 2025 Pryor boys track team is young but have had several […]