VOTE NOW! Which Shawnee Area Cheer Team Should We Feature? – Presented by Natalie Arnett-State Farm (Poll Ends 10/9)
Cheer teams are an important part of any athletic department, helping to promote school spirit and helping fans get involved in the game. They also invest a lot of time working on their routines for competition. VYPE wants to know which area cheer team you think we should feature in an upcoming issue. Voting for […]
2024 North Rock Creek Cougars Softball – Presented by The Clinic Pharmacy
NORTH ROCK CREEK COUGARS Coach: CHANCE GRIFFIN 38-6 OUTLOOK This is a team that will be in the mix come October. “[We’re] looking to keep rolling and plan to make another push to get back to the state tournament,” head coach Chance Griffin said. The Cougars return five starters from last year’s state semifinal team. […]
2024 Dale Pirates Softball Preview – Presented by Natalie Arnett – State Farm Insurance
DALE PIRATESCoach: ANDY POWELL41-3 OUTLOOKThe Class 2A champions are back and looking solid with several starters back for head coach Andy Powell. “We return with seven starters back. Have a good chance to compete for another title if we can stay healthy,” said Powell. A big reason for the optimism centers around the return of […]
Bethel’s Austin Melson – Football Spotlight – Presented by Berkshire Hathaway – Benchmark Realty
Austin Melson Bethel High School In the sixth grade, Austin Melson moved to Bethel and began playing the sport he had always loved: football. The heart of small towns revolves around high school sports. “Bethel is a small town. Football is a big deal around here and something I take pride in,” he says. Now […]
Meeker’s Treyvon “Duce”Compton – Football Spotlight – Presented by L.E.’s Burgers
Athletes at the high school level can have a number of people that they have as role models for their life. And the people that they look up to can range from a celebrity to someone that is a part of their everyday life. Treyvon Compton says that his role model is a popular NFL […]
Shawnee Area Players to Watch – Presented by Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Players to Watch Football Austin Melson – Bethel Austin has started at linebacker for Bethel since his freshman year. He has totaled 354 tackles over his first three years and will continue to be a force this season. Colton Sullivan – Bowlegs Sullivan is a very quick and fast back that runs downhill and is […]
2024 Shawnee Wolves Football Preview – Presented by Amy Price – Shelter Insurance
SHAWNEE WOLVES Coach: JASON MADONNA 3-7 OFFENSE Shawnee looks to build on last season’s success in 2024, finally having their first off-season and spring ball under head coach Jason Madonna after missing out due to last year’s devastating tornado that left the team without facilities. “The offense looks to make strides under new starting QB […]
High and Evans Named to the VYPE Top 100 – Presented by Natalie Arnett-State Farm
Nate Roberts TE 6-5, 240, Sr. Washington An Ohio State commit, Roberts is a proven player at tight end in all aspects of the game and has started for four seasons. CJ Nickson WR 6-5, 230, Sr. Weatherford One of the biggest WRs in the state, Nickson is an exceptional athlete with over 15 offers […]
2024 Meeker Bulldogs Football Preview – Presented by L.E.’s Burgers
MEEKER BULLDOGS Coach: ALLEN POTTS 7-5 OFFENSE Meeker returns to the field with a highly dynamic offense, led by standout quarterback Treyvon Compton (5-11, 170, Sr.). “He is truly one of the best quarterbacks in the state, any classification. He has great arm strength and arm talent. He is able to make all of the […]
2024 Bethel Wildcats Football Preview – Presented by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services – Benchmark Realty
BETHEL WILDCATS Coach: JOEY GINN 2-8 OFFENSE Bethel returns to the field with a determined and experienced offense. Under the leadership of head coach Joey Ginn, the Wildcats aim to rebound from an injury-plagued 2023 season. ” We are very excited for the 2024 Season. We have had a phenomenal offseason and return several athletes […]