Sequoyah Tahlequah’s Aiden Hooper – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford

Aiden Hooper – Family and Basketball Written by Michael Bray Sequoyah head basketball coach Zac Brisco calls Aiden Hooper one of the most talented players in the state of Oklahoma. “Aiden is as skilled an offensive player as I’ve ever coached,” Brisco said. “He can catch fire at any moment of a game and can […]
Keys’ Adali Welker – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford

KEYS – ADALI WELKER Written by Michael Bray In life, things don’t always go according to plan…still yet the sun will eventually shine. Such is the case with Keys’ Adali Welker, who missed all of last season with an ACL tear in her knee. “It was literally the worst time of my life,” Welker said. […]
Stilwell’s Chase Benham – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford

Some athletes talk about raising the standard; others quietly live it every day. For Stilwell’s Chase Benham, the foundation of his junior season has been built on intention and growth. As he puts it, “My personal goals this season are to become a stronger leader on the court, stay consistent on both ends, and help […]
Three Rivers Boys Basketball Players to Watch – Presented by Neighbors Building Neighbors

3 RIVERS BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS TO WATCH Three point shooting specialists; players who cannot only electrify the crowd with slam-dunks but also on defense while rejecting shots. While others are just as deserving, here’s just a few of those hardwood heroes on the boys court that VYPE editors believe will be game changers and play […]
Three Rivers Girls Basketball Players to Watch – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee

3 RIVERS GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS TO WATCH The talent pool is rich again this season. While others are just as deserving, here’s just a few of those hardwood heroes on the girls court that VYPE editors believe will be game changers and play key roles in the success of their teams. KENNEDEE WILLIAMS (GORE) Through […]
Fort Gibson’s Brody Scott – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Muskogee Cards and Collectibles

BRODY SCOTT-FORT GIBSON Fort Gibson junior Brody Scott, a VYPE TOP 100 pick for 2025, knows that this season is a pivotal one for the Tigers. They made it to the state tournament last year with a 20-8 record for the first time since 2017 when they lost in the finals for the second straight […]
Okay’s Chase Clark – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Hix Air Conditioning

CHASE CLARK-OKAY If you were to put a subtitle to the story of Okay senior Chase Clark, it might be “Chasing Glory”. The hard-working Clark has been to the state tournament three straight years, twice to the final game, but the Gold Ball has eluded him so far. One of the factors that has contributed […]
Oktaha’s Tyann Stacy – Basketball Spotlight

TYANN STACY-OKTAHA Oktaha junior Tyann Stacy is hoping that the 2025 basketball season is the one that will see the Lady Tigers break through the ceiling of the area basketball playoffs and move on to play at state. “I think our experience of playing together for so many years will really be an advantage for […]
Oktaha’s Hadley Branan – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Branan Plumbing

HADLEY BRANAN-OKTAHA Hadley Branan is one of a group of young Oktaha Lady Tigers that hope to bring the team back to an elite status in Class 2A this year and possibly earn a trip to Oklahoma City for the state playoffs next March. She and fellow juniors Tyann Stacy and Kadence Strube along with […]
Oktaha’s Mia Scott – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless

MIA SCOTT-OKTAHA Basketball is a family thing in Mia Scott’s home. “My parents both played basketball in high school. My sister Ava had a great career ahead of me at Oktaha and I’ve been playing since I was three when my mom started coaching a team for us.” Ava is Mia’s role model, but she […]