Hilldale’s Gage Rowland – Football Spotlight – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee
GAGE ROWLAND HILLDALE HIGH SCHOOL As a senior two-way starter at running back and linebacker for the Hilldale Hornets this football season, Gage Rowland has embraced his job of being the guy to keep the team in focus in tough situations. “He’s really shown more team leadership this year, particularly in late game situations when it’s easy […]
Muskogee’s Micheal Puckett – Football Spotlight – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee
MICHEAL PUCKETT MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL Muskogee High senior Micheal Puckett is the embodiment of the “next man up” philosophy of athletics. This year he’s taking his turn in the spotlight at cornerback and making the most of it according to head coach Travis Hill. “I’ve known Micheal since the seventh grade and it’s been fun […]
Muskogee’s Jesse Ahmad – Indian Capital Technology Center Student of the Month
JESSE AHMAD – Muskogee While Jesse Ahmad is a football player at Muskogee High School, he is also working on a future in an unusual occupation as a chef by taking the Culinary Arts course at Indian Capital Technology Center. “When I first moved to Muskogee two years ago, I didn’t have football, and I was looking around for […]
Hilldale Senior Cheerleaders – Presented by Economy Pharmacy
HILLDALE SENIOR CHEERLEADERS The Hilldale High cheer squad this year is led by four seniors who have helped first year coach Emily Danks lead a spirited crew. VYPE talked to the four-Addison Whitford, Emilie Hayes, Brenna Cooper and Addison Williams- about their cheer careers and their future plans. VYPE: Tell me how you got started […]
Muskogee’s Rayce Duncan – Dance Spotlight – Presented by Economy Pharmacy
RAYCE DUNCAN MUSKGOEE HIGH SCHOOL To say that Rayce Duncan has been a pioneer for the Muskogee High Dance Team would be an understatement as her coach Kyah Fields discussed. “I’ve had Rayce for six years and she is now our senior head captain. She was on our first team ever to make it to state in […]
Muskogee’s Edward James – Football Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Manor Care & Rehabilitation Center
EDWARD JAMES Though he prefers you call him “EJ”, Muskogee senior Edward James is one of those returning players the Muskogee Roughers are counting on to lead them to repeat as Class 6A-II state champions. James, a VYPE TOP 100 player this year, is a two-way starter for the Roughers, playing wide receiver and cornerback which […]
Muskogee’s PJ Wallace – Football Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Manor Care & Rehabilitation Center
PJ Wallace-Vype MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL One of the most talked about additions to Muskogee High’s 6A-II championship team this season has been that of running back Preston James “PJ” Wallace who transferred to Muskogee from Bartlesville where he rushed for over 3400 yards and 32 touchdowns his three seasons in the Bruins backfield. At the […]
Salina’s Annie Weston – “RiverHawk Nation” – Presented by Northeastern State University
Annie Weston – Salina “There’s no place like home…” The five-word phrase is without question recognized as one of the most well-known lines from the motion picture “The Wizard of Oz.” For Annie Weston, a 2023 graduate from Salina High School, it’s a part of the everyday energy for the co-captain of the RiverHawks cheer squad at Northeastern State University. […]
Tahlequah’s Stella Aldridge – “RiverHawk Nation” – Presented by Northeastern State University
Stella Aldridge – Tahlequah Since her childhood growing up in Tahlequah, Stella Aldridge has loved to dance. And, dance is something that continues to open doors to success as a three-year member of the RiverHawks pom squad at Northeastern State University. “I began dance at age five with my first experience in pom happening as a middle school […]
York Street Tire Athlete of the Month – Kate Pippenger – Eufaula Softball
KATE PIPPENGER Eufaula Lady Ironheads A four-year talent in the Lady Ironheads softball lineup, Kate Pippenger lets her actions do all the talking. A constant threat at the plate, the 2025 senior who wears jersey number five has delivered a .612 batting average with 50-plus hits including 22 for extra bases as well as blasting four home runs while producing 30 RBI as well as […]