McLoud’s Skylee Hastings Spotlight Presented By Natalie Arnett, State Farm
Coaches and teachers can make an impact on their athletes and students that goes far beyond the field or the classroom. While it may be a lot of time that they invest, their influence does not go unnoticed. Skylee Hastings is in her senior year at McLoud High School and she has a couple of […]
Wewoka’s Eyan Norman – Presented By Natalie Arnett, State Farm
High school athletes have a kind of balancing act that they have to do in order to be successful. They have schoolwork to complete, practice to attend, and games to play. While this can be overwhelming for some, Wewoka’s Eyan Norman knows that you have to be prepared to be where you want to be. […]
Q&A with Shawnee’s Olivia Stevenson – Presented By The Clinic Pharmacy
VYPE: How long have you been playing tennis? How did your journey begin? Olivia Stevenson: I’ve been playing tennis for as long as I could hold a racket. My mom was an avid player and played competitively in college and, to be honest, I think she just wanted a partner to hit with. But I […]
Q&A With Dale’s Dayton Forsythe Spotlight By The Clinic Pharmacy
VYPE: After winning a state title last year, did this year feel like your “prove it” year? Dayton Forsythe: It’s funny you said “prove it” because we had a sign in our locker room this year that says that. That was our motto all year. Coach [Jeff] Edmonson brought out a sign in the first […]
Q&A With North Rock Creek’s Sydney Balmes – Presented By BancFirst
VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life? Sydney: Volleyball has taught me to use my voice. My communication skills have improved and helped me in the real world. VYPE: When and how did you first get into playing your sport? Sydney: I first started playing when I was […]
Varnum Lady Whippets Slowpitch Softball Team – Presented By Seminole Auto Sales
The Varnum Lady Whippets finished the fastpitch softball season a little earlier than they had hoped. They ended the season with a 14-16 record and did not advance past regionals. But as they begin the slowpitch season, head coach Hallea Votaw says that even with a lot of underclassmen on the roster she is looking […]
Congratulations Shawnee senior Thurman Lee – All-State swim – Presented by Raymond Smith Agency- Farmers Insurance
Shawnee High School senior Thurman Lee has been named to the 2023 Oklahoma CoachesAssociation All-State East swim team.Shawnee head coach Valarie Colburn said Lee “consistently performed at a high standard.”On Lee and his teammates Natalie Selman and Ethan Oller, Colburn said, “I also admired themfor their excellent and well-rounded performances, their ability and leadership qualities.”Lee […]
Shawnee sophomore swimmer, two-time state champion Gracyn Simpson talks influences, overcoming freshman year nerves – Presented by BancFirst Shawnee
By Chris CoxSome kids play multiple sports when they’re young to find the one they love the most. For Shawnee sophomore Gracyn Simpson, that wasn’t the case. She knew swimming would be her sport from day one. “I started swimming when I was five,” she says. “I had a friend that would swim, and she […]
Congratulations Shawnee Senior Ethan Oller – All-State Swim – Presented by RibCrib
Shawnee High School senior Ethan Oller has been named to the 2023 Oklahoma CoachesAssociation All-State East swim team.Shawnee head coach Valarie Colburn said Oller “consistently performed at a high standard.”On Oller and his teammates Natalie Selman and Thurman Lee, Colburn said, “I also admiredthem for their excellent and well-rounded performances, their ability and leadership qualities.”Oller […]
VOTE NOW! Which Shawnee Area Male Basketball Player Should Be the Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball? – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 3/31)
With the 2022-23 basketball season in the books, VYPE wants to know who you think is the top male basketball player in the area. Vote below and the athlete with the most votes will advance to the final statewide Mr. Oklahoma vote. Voting ends at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting […]