Hilldale’s Bryce Chartney – Football Spotlight – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee

If there was a book about the life of Hilldale senior running back Byrce Chartney, it might be titled something like “Torn between the worlds of football.” That’s because he’s had a love-hate relationship with the two versions of football in the world-futbol (as it’s known in foreign lands) and football, American style. The son […]
Hilldale’s Charlee Medley – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Economy Pharmacy

Relationships are an important part of Hilldale junior Charlee Medley’s life. Whether it’s her relationship with God or her teammates, she values those as much as the outcome of the softball games she plays. “I got started in softball when a friend of my mom’s daughter was playing and so I got involved and started […]
Rougher Road – Presented by Economy Pharmacy

Since the current Muskogee High School was built in 1967 on Shawnee Bypass, the access road running in front of the school has been known by students and townsfolk alike as Rougher Road. But despite efforts over the years to get the road officially designated as such, the mile long asphalt strip has been known […]
Muskogee’s Marli Essex – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Care & Rehab Center

The Essex girls have been a part of Muskogee High volleyball for several years now. The oldest of the three, Raegan, started things off and now Marli, a junior, and London play for the Roughers. “I learned so much last year playing with Raegan about carrying yourself and being composed and how she helped me […]
Muskogee’s Coda Barnoski – Football Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Care & Rehab Center

The dictionary defines the word Coda…as the concluding passage of a piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure. And for Coda Barnoski, it’s the opportunity of continuing a winning way in his senior season playing football for the Muskogee Roughers. During his freshman and sophomore seasons, Barnoski was listed on the […]
Oktaha’s BrenLee Morgan – Athlete of the Month – Presented by York Street Tire

She brings her “A-Game” everyday! On the field and in the classroom, BrenLee Morgan proves by her results that she is a winner. A three-year starter, the Oktaha senior enters the final weeks of the fall campaign with a .487 batting average to lead Oktaha to the 2A-14 district title (6-0) while posting a 16-0 […]
NSU’s La’Vontae Shenault – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Northeastern State University

It’s been a long and winding road filled with multiple unexpected detours for La’Vontae Shenault. A 2019 graduate from DeSoto, TX, he began his collegiate football career playing three seasons at the University of Colorado before making a move to Alabama State University where a knee injury would send Shenault to the sidelines for two […]
NSU’s Cameron McCollock – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Northeastern State University

On the pitch or strolling across campus at Northeastern State University, what you see is what you get from RiverHawks men’s soccer goalkeeper, Cameron McCollock. “I’m calm, open and easy going,” said the 2023 Union High School graduate. “I’m not going to talk your ear off; I just let my actions say what needs to […]
Muskogee’s Lily Johnsey – “The Cowboy Way” – Presented by Connors State College

A family connection is part of the reason Lily Johnsey finds herself as a starter on Connors State College young soccer team. “My mom taught at Connors, and I took concurrent Connors classes in high school, so I’ve been around the school a long time,” said the Muskogee High alum.“ Lily is a soccer player […]
VOTE NOW! Which Tahlequah Area Girls Basketball Player Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Tahlequah (Poll Ends 10/17)

Basketball season is almost here and VYPE wants to know which area girls basketball player we should feature next. Vote for your selection below. If you think someone should be added to this list, please email their name, grade, school, and the reason they should be added to [email protected]. (All info must be included for […]