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? […]
Bartlesville Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Ben Rainey, Shelter Insurance

BARTLESVILLE BRUINS Coach: Tommy DeSalme 23-24 Record: 3-20 OUTLOOK The Bruins are taking steps in a positive direction as this group focuses on improving each and every opportunity on the court. Head coach Tommy DeSalme has the teams attention and has made progress with the implementation of a system that will serve the Bruins as […]
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 […]
Bartlesville Swim Team Spotlight – Presented by Union State Bank

Bartlesville High School Swim Team Have you ever noticed some schools just dominate a certain sport? Almost as if the kids growing up in a particular town prepare their entire young lives for the chance to compete at the varsity level for the high school and continue the winning traditions passed down from previous generations. […]
Bartlesville’s Kenadie Meade – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Flint Hills AG

Bartlesville’s Kenadie Meade Student-athletes push themselves to their limits and beyond when training and preparing for competition. Finding balance between athletics, school, and life can be difficult. For Bartlesville varsity cheerleader Kenadie Meade, that balance involves cheer, school, and her activities outside of the classroom. “Being a varsity cheerleader is a lot more than people […]
Bartlesville High School’s Brittany Lima – Teacher of the Month – Presented by Patriot Auto

Bartlesville High School’s Brittany Lima By Trina Walker Brittney Lima is a second-year teacher, making her mark on Bartlesville High School students. “As a teacher, anytime a student learns a new concept or skill they were struggling with, it feels rewarding. When I see the moment it clicks in their mind and they smile, that is everything!” she exclaimed. […]