Q&A with Bartlesville’s Barrett Merciez – Presented by Patriot Auto Bartlesville
VYPE: What’s the first thing everybody should know about Barrett Merciez? Barrett Merciez: That I am very passionate about baseball. VYPE: Do you play any sports other than baseball? BM: I played a little bit of basketball and football growing up, but now I only play baseball. VYPE: Are you involved with any other activities, […]
Hominy’s Blaine Hipp – Athlete Spotlight
By Rose Hutchins Hominy High School senior, Blaine Hipp, is a multi-sport athlete who competes in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He plays quarterback in football, power forward in basketball, shortstop and pitcher in baseball, and running a relay leg in track. On the diamond, he’s determined to make his final season one he won’t […]
Caney Valley’s Adesta Henry – Basketball Spotlight
By Ken Hansard Caney Valley sophomore power forward Adesta Henry is coming off an impressive freshman campaign with the Lady Trojans, and although coaches and players are currently keeping a lid on expectations for this season, Caney looks like a team that will be in the mix all season long. The Trojans finished 15-11 last […]
Adair High School Superintendent Mark Lippe – Presented by Courtside Benefits Group LLC
From head football coach and high school principal to Superintendent, Mark Lippe has dedicated his career to the students of Adair High School. After Tom Linihan announced his retirement, in 2017, Lippe was hired in January and officially took over the position in July, 1st, 2017. Lippe said he’s enjoyed his time serving as the […]
Bartlesville’s Hayden Brown – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Keller Williams Realty – Bartlesville
Hayden Brown is a senior at Bartlesville High School and has been around baseball for a lot of his life. He started playing for Bartlesville his freshman year, but his love for the game started way earlier than that. Hayden plays first base, a position he really enjoys because of how important it is on […]
Bartlesville’s Easton Peace – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by ConocoPhillips
By Ivy KnappEaston Peace is quickly making a name for himself on the wrestling mat. He started wrestling just last season after getting some encouragement from someone he was close with.“I started wrestling last season, and my football coach encouraged me to try it,” Easton said. What began as a suggestion turned into a challenge […]
VOTE NOW! Which Bartlesville Area Cheerleader Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint (Poll Ends 2/11)
Cheerleaders are a vital part of any athletic department. Not only do they compete in their own competitions, but they also are there for the school’s other sports teams, cheering them on and keeping the crowd involved. VYPE is looking for which area cheerleader the fans would like to see featured next in our magazine. […]
VOTE NOW! Which Mayes County Area Cheerleader Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union (Poll Ends 2/11)
Cheerleaders are a vital part of any athletic department. Not only do they compete in their own competitions, but they also are there for the school’s other sports teams, cheering them on and keeping the crowd involved. VYPE is looking for which area cheerleader the fans would like to see featured next in our magazine. […]
2026 Bartlesville Bruins Baseball -Presented by Arvest Bank
BARTLESVILLE BRUINS BASEBALL Coach: CODY PRICE OUTLOOK With good depth and several players with good experience at the varsity level, the Bartlesville Bruins are looking forward to taking the field and competing at a high level this season. Head coach Cody Price said the team is loaded with seniors. “We have more depth than we […]
Caney Valley’s Presley Smith – Basketball Spotlight
By Ken Hansard The Caney Valley Lady Trojans will likely send a young team to the hardcourt this season. Young – but talented. Count sophomore combo guard Presley Smith among those who should make a large contribution. As a freshman at Dewey High, Presley averaged 13.2 points per game, while also contributing 80 rebounds, 43 […]