Hulbert Riders Football Preview – Presented by the Hulbert Quarterback Club
“RIDERS ON THE STORM” Hulbert Prepares For The Challenge In 2024 As the high school football season approaches, the Hulbert Riders continue to take the lessons learned last year and turn those hard knocks into a winning spirit in 2024. Despite the loss of six seniors to graduation, the talent pool remains strong including the majority of starters […]
Hulbert Riders Softball Preview – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
HULBERT RIDERS Coach: DEWAYNE HAMMER 11-14 OUTLOOK The Hulbert Riders are gearing up for a promising season under the guidance of Head Coach DeWayne Hammer. The offense will be spearheaded by junior shortstop Sadie Chambers, who brings both power and consistency to the plate. “She has a great bat and a stellar glove. She is […]
VOTE NOW! Three Rivers Area Preseason Volleyball Poll – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee (Poll Ends 8/15)
Another exciting high school volleyball season is almost here! VYPE wants to know which area volleyball player the fans would like to see featured in an upcoming issue of VYPE. The winner of this poll will be featured in our next issue. If you know of an area player that should be on this list, […]
Pocola Indians Softball Preview – Presented by Sans Bois Hospice
POCOLA INDIANS EDDIE COMBS 33-5 OUTLOOK There’s “unfinished business” for the Lady Indians after a second straight Class 2A state runner-up campaign in 2023. With a roster loaded with experienced talent that includes eight starters, the offseason focus has been “20-20” with only one objective in mind – state champions 2024. “We lost five games last year by a combined total […]
Poteau Pirates Softball Preview – Presented by Sans Bois Hospice
POTEAU PIRATES Coach: RYAN DILL 32-8 OUTLOOK After getting a taste of the excitement of playing in the state tournament, Poteau is zeroed in on a repeat performance in 2024. Despite the loss of four seniors including two All-Staters, head coach Ryan Dill believes the Pirates lineup has the talent to battle their way back […]
Arkoma Mustangs Football Preview – Presented by Sans Bois Hospice
ARKOMA MUSTANGS Coach: KATHEN FUNBERG 2-8 OFFENSE The Mustangs return a wealth of experience and “will have a nice balance of size and speed” as they compete in Class B-2 this season. Scout Smith (6-1, 140, Jr.) was an All-District selection one year ago and looks to have another explosive year after catching 33 passes for 481 […]
Tahlequah Tigers Football Preview – Presented by Kyle Grace Shelter Insurance
TAHLEQUAH TIGERS Coach: BRAD GILBERT 3-8 OFFENSE After reaching the playoffs for a 10th consecutive season, the Tigers eagerly await the start of the 2024 campaign that not only includes a return to Class 5A football but also the playmaking talents of nine starters to the offensive unit. Beckett Robinson (6-2, 186, Sr.), a repeat VYPE Top 100 […]
Keys’ Kallie Dougherty – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Tahlequah Family Vision
Sophomore Kallie Dougherty has emerged as a standout softball player at Keys High School. Her introduction to the sport began at an early age. “I started playing softball when I was around five or six, and after that, I fell in love with the sport,” she shared. This early passion was fueled by watching her sister […]
Tahlequah’s Riley Dotson – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Tahlequah Family Vision
Riley Dotson, a multi-sport athlete at Tahlequah High School, is a dynamic force both on and off the field. “I am your average 16-year-old student athlete,” she said. “I work hard to excel in the classroom and on the field, court and track.” Her dedication to her academics and athletics, combined with her love for […]
Keys Cougars Football Preview – Presented by AAA Robbins Insurance Agency
KEYS COUGARS Coach: JUSTIN BROWN 3-7 OFFENSE After three years as an assistant coach, Justin Brown steps into the head coaching job at Keys this year as the Cougars continue the job of turning the program back to winning ways. “We’ll be pretty young this year and we’ll need our upperclassmen to really step up and be […]