Warner’s Levi Bishop – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alpine Medical Supply, Fitcorps, and Armstrong Bank
Running is something that Warner junior Levi Bishop says he has enjoyed since elementary school and once he started high school, he saw his efforts start to pay off as he runs track and cross country for the Eagles. “My freshman year in track I qualified for state in the 800 meters but was really […]
Gore’s Bladin McCartney – Football Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
By Gore football standards 2024 was not a great year. They did make the playoffs but fell out after the first round which was not characteristic for a team that is used to a deep playoff run including a close loss in the state championship game in 2022. So senior and VYPE TOP 100 pick […]
Checotah’s Jayden Ellen – Football Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
Though he’s a talented running back who had 1541 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2024, senior Jayden Ellen has added the talent of leadership to his resume with the 2025 season nearing the half-way mark. “He’s become a good leader by example for us this year. We saw that early in the season in our […]
VOTE NOW! Three Rivers Area Fans Choice Regional Fastpitch Softball Player of the Year – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center (Poll Ends 10/30)
With another fastpitch softball season in the books, VYPE wants to know who is the fan’s choice for the best softball player in the area. Please vote for your choice below. The winner of this poll will advance to the statewide Fan’s Choice Miss Fastpitch Softball Poll. Voting ends at 8:00pm on Thursday, October 30th. […]
Porum’s Mesa Coulston – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Cross
For Mesa Coulston, her senior softball season is about two things—competing at a high level and enjoying every moment. “My personal goals are to be the best player I can be to help our team succeed. And to enjoy my senior year,” the Porum standout said. One thing that has stood out to Coulston this […]
Webbers Falls’ Gunner Shelby – Football Spotlight – Presented by Cross
Friday nights under the lights have already given Gunner Shelby some unforgettable moments, but one stands out above the rest. “My favorite memory is probably being able to play on the same team as my older brother, Maddux Shelby,” he said. “He’s one of my role models and best friend—it was just a lot of […]
Gore’s River Shoemake – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Oklahoma Hammer Archery
River Shoemake made her presence known early for the Gore Lady Pirates softball team when last year as a freshman she hit .368 with a .667 slugging percentage. She credits a lot of it to the “sister act”. “I’m one of four sisters that have played softball. My oldest sister is Madison who played first […]
Wetumka’s Kylar Gordon – Football Spotlight – Presented by Mabrey Bank
At 6’6, senior Kylar Gordon has made his presence felt on the football field for Wetumka. But more than his size and strength, Gordon prides himself on his leadership. “My personal goal for this season is to sharpen my skills for the team in being a leader for them,” he said. That leadership has carried […]
Okmulgee’s Keonte Youngblood – Football Spotlight – Presented by Mabrey Bank
For Okmulgee junior Keonte Youngblood, this season is about more than just football—it’s about creating opportunities for the future. “I want to get some highlights so I can go to college,” Youngblood said. That motivation has been echoed by his teammates in the way they’ve shown up this year. “They really were coming to practice […]
Wilson (Henryetta)’s Jaslene Proctor – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Bravado Wireless
Some athletes talk about talent. Others talk about work ethic. For Wilson Henryetta senior Jaslene Proctor, it all starts somewhere more spiritual. “My personal goals this season are to do everything with God as my foundation,” she said. That foundation extends beyond her own performance to the team as a whole. “Coach Taiah Proctor has […]