Mayes County Mom of the Month – Salina’s Sherry Wilkins – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union, Pryor
Mayes County Mom of the Month – Salina’s Sherry Wilkins By Elizabeth Contreras Annalea has loved cheerleading since elementary school, cheering for her beloved Salina Wildcats all the way from youth football to high school. Her passion for the sport quickly became a family affair, and her mom, Sherry Wilkins, has eagerly joined her journey […]
Pryor’s Anna Raymond – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union
Pryor’s Anna Raymond By Ivy Knapp For Anna Raymond, basketball has been a part of her for a long period of her life. She’s been playing for seven years now, and the sport has shaped her in more ways than she ever knew it would. “Basketball has given me confidence, dedication, and discipline,” Anna said. […]
Bartlesville’s Tag-hee Crowels – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Dustin Hancock
Bartlesville’s Tag-hee Crowels Wrestling is the toughest sport in prep athletics. The conditioning, the training and the level of competition is always at a high level in Oklahoma. Never mind, it’s a one-versus-one match with no teammates to lean on when your weight is up. For Bartlesville High School’s Tag-hee Crowels, working on his skill […]
Bartlesville Bruins Wrestling Team Preview – Presented by Cody Hough Construction
BARTLESVILLE BRUINS Coach: BRYAN VASHUS OUTLOOK This season the Bruins are looking to send a handful of wrestlers to state including Joshua Vashus who enters his sophomore season with high expectations. Last season Vashus finished his varsity season with a record of 15-8 and went 26-14 overall. “Once the season was over, he traveled to […]
Bartlesville Lady Bruins Wrestling Team Preview – Presented by Cody Hough Construction
BARTLESVILLE LADY BRUINS Coach: BRYAN VASHUS OUTLOOK While the teams at Bartlesville High School are young, their desire to grow as wrestlers fuels this team to not only get better, but to find ways to win bouts and make their way to some podiums this season. Coach Vashus said several wrestlers on the girls team […]
Grove Lady Ridgerrunner – Wrestling Preview – Presented by Notable Outdoor Living
GROVE LADY RIDGERUNNER WRESTLING Coach: BENJAMIN STEFFENSON Despite not having huge numbers, the Lady Ridgerunners have several wrestlers who come to compete every night. Head coach Benjamin Steffenson said the team may not have big numbers, but they do have the competitive streak it takes to be successful. “We will be a little shorthanded this […]
Grove Ridgerunner – Wrestling Preview – Notable Outdoor Living
GROVE RIDGERUNNER WRESTLING BOYS Coach: JOHN WARD II On paper, the 2025-26 wrestling season is shaping up to be a fun one for the Ridgerunners. Head coach John Ward II said the team returns a solid nucleus of wrestlers who can not only win matches and tournaments, but help the other wrestlers raise their talents […]
Grove’s Rowan Geer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant
By Ivy Knapp Rowan Geer has been around basketball for a long period of her life. Now a senior, she’s been playing the game for 13 years. Basketball has become a part of who she is. Rowan has grown up with a dad who coached basketball, so the sport was always close to home. “I […]
Q&A with Miami’s Logan Chaney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Family Dental Miami
Miami’s Logan Chaney VYPE: Logan, what sports are you involved in at Miami High School? Logan Chaney: I play softball, basketball and track. VYPE: What do you love most about the team you play on at MHS? LC: I love the chemistry we have on and off the field. VYPE: Who inspires you? LC: The […]
Vinita’s Ella Tyrrell – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Osborn Drugs
Vinita’s Ella Tyrrell By Trina Walker Ella Tyrrell is a multi-talented athlete. Over the summer she was chosen as an All-American Cheerleader, she enjoys golf and has a special love for the sport of basketball. She is a senior at Vinita High School. Her introduction to basketball was in grade school when she started playing […]