Chouteau-Mazie Wildcats – Girls Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
CHOUTEAU-MAZIE WILDCATS GIRLS Coach: Chadd Gehrke 23-24 Record: 12-12 OUTLOOK The excitement is growing as the Wildcats look to make this season one of their best in recent memory. Head coach Chadd Gehrke said he’s excited about the raw talent on the roster and the potential this team has to be good. “We have a […]
Chouteau-Mazie Wildcats – Boys Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
CHOUTEAU-MAZIE WILDCATS BOYS Coach: Travis Brannon 23-24 Record: 5-20 OUTLOOK It’s a fun time to be a Wildcat as head coach Travis Brannon is looking forward to putting this team on the court and letting them compete. The roster has a different look, and the players are ready to compete. “This season looks promising for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inola Longhorns Wrestling – Team Spotlight
Inola Wrestling The Longhorns are entering the 2024-25 season with a roster that features several wrestlers capable of having big seasons. Head coach Kris Powell is waiting on a few football players to enter the wrestling room, but he is excited to see guys like Gavin Miller make their return to the team. Miller (Jr.) […]
Inola Longhorns Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight
INOLA LONGHORNS BOYS Coach: Clyde Barkley 23-24 Record: 23-5 OUTLOOK After a strong showing last season, the Longhorns of Inola are back and ready to take on another tough schedule. Head coach Clyde Barkley enters his 48th season in coaching, and his 46th as head coach. “We lost four seniors from last year and return […]