9 Q’s with Altus’ Evyn Bull – Presented by Jackson County Ortho
VYPE: What grade are you in this year and how long have you played? Evyn: I’m a sophomore and I’ve been playing volleyball since 7th grade. VYPE: Jump serve or standing serve? Which do you prefer and why? Evyn: I stand serve because I am more consistent with stand serving and because I can place […]
Altus’ Jammie Hamm – Mom of the Month – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital – Women’s Health Associates
Parents invest a lot of time into their children’s lives, helping them learn and grow and become better people. Parents of high school athletes also invest a lot of time and effort in helping their kids become successful at what they decide to do. Jammie Hamm is the mother of three, one of which is […]
Altus’ Vanessa Vuittonet – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Ortho
High school athletes have a lot of role models that they can look up to as examples of who they want to become. For some it could be a professional or college athlete, while others may look up to a celebrity or musical artist. But for Vanessa Vuittonet, the people that have the most influence […]
Altus Area Fans Choice – Presented By Bar S Foods
Quarterback Remington Laughlin – Mangum Coming back from a torn labrum, Remington has added 15 pounds of muscle in the offseason. He has a strong arm but can also be a threat on the ground as well if necessary. Running Back Johnny Fernandez – Tipton Johnny makes up for his lack of size with a […]
Altus’ Jana Cobb – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital
Sometimes life has a way of working things out for us in ways we do not expect. There are times when we do something that does not seem like much but then it turns into something that changes our life. That is the case for Jana Cobb. “I became a teacher out of necessity,” she […]
Altus’ Colby Webb – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital
Colby Webb is a teacher at Altus Junior High School. As an educator, he knows that he is there to teach his students. And while it can be tough or stressful at times, you have to search out the positives. “I enjoy every day being a new opportunity to be around kids that want to […]
Altus High School’s Ajay Hughes – Football Spotlight – Presented by Bar S Foods
Ajay Hughes loves football. He started playing in the first grade when his dad signed him up for a team. “I wasn’t the biggest, but I really wanted to put the pads on because I watched all the older kids play,” he said. Ajay is a senior at Altus High School. He represents his community […]
Softball Players of the Month – Southwest Region – Presented by Arvest Bank
Aubrie Pogue – Elk City She is hitting 474 so far this year and is 11-0 in the circle with 100 strikeouts already. She just recently hit the 500 strikeout milestone for her career. She has proven to be one of the best arms in the state! – Sage Norton – Hobart Sage, a sophomore […]
Altus’ Maci Hayes – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Harmon Electric
It takes hard work to accomplish goals. Maci Hayes learned this lesson playing sports. A senior at Altus High School, Maci plays both softball and basketball, but she has a special love for softball. Her favorite part of being on a team are the relationships and memories made with teammates. “I am passionate about softball […]
Altus’ Jen Hansard: Mom Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Obstetrics & Gynecology
When a student signs up to participate in a sport or activity, their parents are also signing up to be involved to some degree. Jen Hansard is the mother of two high school students and she says that she and her husband being able to be there to support and cheer on their kids is […]