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 […]
“The Cowboy Way” – Jermiah Johnson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Connors State College

THE COWBOY WAY-JERMIAH JOHNSON CONNORS STATE Freshman Jermiah Johnson comes to Connors State this fall as a member of a unique class for Hall of Fame coach Bill Muse. After last season’s trip to the national tournament semifinals, several players had opportunities to move to the next level while others chose not to return to […]
Fort Gibson’s Stevie Vafeas – Football Spotlight – Presented by David Kolb State Farm Insurance

STEVIE VAFEAS FORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL The 2024 football season has been a frustrating one for Fort Gibson junior lineman Stevie Vafeas until recently after having a breakout season last year for the Tigers recording 51 tackles including nine for loss. “Stevie suffered an ankle injury early in the first game of the season and has been out until […]
FFA Spotlight Morgan Parten, Beggs Cheer – Presented by Ok Ag Credit

Beggs High School senior Morgan Parten is a member of the varsity cheer team and the FFA program at BHS. Parten was introduced to FFA when she was around 10 years old, so when she became an eighth-grade student, she made the decision to join the FFA chapter. “I had always heard that the Beggs […]
Miss Shelter Insurance Softball Players of the Year Nominated by their Coaches – Three Rivers Area

(To nominate someone for this list please email [email protected]) Kate Pippenger – Eufaula Kate is a compettitor through and through. She is a great athlete that loves doing whatever it takes to help her team win. She loves playing at a high level and probably loves playing with her teammates more. Stats: .543 Avg, 57 H, […]
VOTE NOW! Who is your Tahlequah Area Area Boys Preseason Basketball Player? – Presented by Tommy Nix Auto (Poll Ends 10/30)

A new basketball season is quickly approaching and VYPE wants to know who the top area male basketball player is. Let us know by selecting your choice below. The winner of this poll will be featured in an upcoming issue. If there is someone that you think should be on this list, let us know. […]
VOTE NOW! Who is your Sallisaw/Poteau Area Area Boys Preseason Basketball Player? – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center (Poll Ends 10/30)

A new basketball season is quickly approaching and VYPE wants to know who the top area male basketball player is. Let us know by selecting your choice below. The winner of this poll will be featured in an upcoming issue. If there is someone that you think should be on this list, let us know. […]
VOTE NOW! Who is your Muskogee Area Area Boys Preseason Basketball Player? – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee (Poll Ends 10/30)

A new basketball season is quickly approaching and VYPE wants to know who the top area male basketball player is. Let us know by selecting your choice below. The winner of this poll will be featured in an upcoming issue. If there is someone that you think should be on this list, let us know. […]