Pocola’s Riley Jerrell – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner Store
Softball isn’t just a game for Riley Jerrell—it’s a lifelong passion, one that’s been with her since she could walk. “I am a senior at Pocola High School. I have been playing softball since I was three years old,” she recalls. “My dad got me into the game of softball, and I have been in love with […]
Spiro’s Davis Carter – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Wright’s Sunset Corner Store
From T-ball at age three to his senior year at Spiro High School, baseball has always been at the heart of Davis Carter’s athletic career. “Baseball has always been my favorite sport.” What’s even more impressive? Davis’s mom was his first coach. “I wasn’t quite old enough, but my mom knew I was ready!” It’s […]
Poteau’s Hudson Burdick – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Sans Bois Hospice
Baseball has always been a part of Hudson Burdick’s life. From the time he was a child, the game was in his blood. Now, as a senior at Poteau High School, he’s ready to take on a leadership role for his team. “I’ve always loved playing baseball. I started playing when I was just three […]
Poteau’s Eric Hackler – “It’s All About Family” – Presented by Sans Bois Hospice
As the school year races on, VYPE Three Rivers editor Bill Huddleston shared a moment between fall sports activities with Eric Hackler, Director of Athletics for Poteau Public Schools to discuss the current climateof expectations for Pirates athletics. VYPE: Where did you graduate high school? College? What sports did you play? What is your favorite […]
Sallisaw’s Creed Nelson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Cheveux Hair Salon
Some athletes discover their passion later in life, but for Creed Nelson, baseball has always been part of who he is. From the first time he picked up a bat, he knew he had found something special. “I started from a very young age, and as I got older, the love for the game got stronger […]
Sallisaw’s Hannah Palmer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by AMPCO Electric Inc.
Hannah Palmer’s journey in basketball began at a young age. “I’ve been playing basketball since I was about five years old. Growing up, I tried multiple sports, but eventually, I decided to focus solely on basketball.” It wasn’t long before her passion for the game took off, especially once she joined AAU basketball. “I’ve been […]
Sallisaw’s Kyra Taylor – Soccer Spotlight
KYRA TAYLOR SALLISAW HIGH SCHOOL Sallisaw senior Kyra Taylor has been a part of the Black Diamond soccer program since it started four years ago, and she has seen alot happen in those years. “The first year a lot of the girls didn’t know how to kick the ball, and we didn’t control it to where now we’ve finally gotten to where […]
Sallisaw Black Diamonds Wrestling Team 2025 – Presented by Oklahoma Complete Health
SALLISAW WRESTLING When Mark Smith took over as wrestling coach at Sallisaw High three years ago, he came in with one goal in mind. “I came in here to win. They’ve won dual state before but never an overall state title and I believed that in order to do that you had to change the mentality […]
Muldrow Bulldogs Baseball Team 2025
The Muldrow Bulldogs Baseball Team enters the 2025 season with a youthful roster, looking to rebuild after a challenging period. Despite being in a rebuilding phase, head coach John Rozell is optimistic about the team’s prospects, especially with the leadership of a strong senior class and a talented crop of underclassmen. “We are a young team in […]
Sallisaw’s Dawson Glover – ICTC Student of the Month – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
ICTC-DAWSON GLOVER SALLISAW HIGH SCHOOL “My dad told me I was a hard worker, and I was good with my hands so when I went on a tour of ICTC with my school I saw the HVAC program and thought it would be interesting.” That’s how Sallisaw High School junior Dawson Glover found an interest in pursuing a class […]