Sulphur Bulldogs Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by David Earsom, Shelter Insurance

SULPHUR BULLDOGS BOYS Coach: Grant Allan Bates 23-24 Record: 10-15 The Bulldogs bring back a number of familiar faces from last season and are looking forward to building off of last year. Head coach Grant Allan Bates likes the progress his team has made and is looking forward to this season. “We are a team […]
Madill Wildcats Girls Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Marshall County Abstract

MADILL WILDCATS GIRLS Coach: Eric Holmes 23-24 Record: 17-15 With every new sports season comes optimism and excitement. Teams look forward to starting with a clean slate and seeing their hard work produce wins on the court. Madill girls head coach Eric Holmes says that his squad has the potential to have a great season […]
Q&A With Madill’s Gilberto Grimaldo and Lamiyah Brown – Boys and Girls Basketball Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank

With basketball season here, VYPE wants to help you get to know a couple of Madill basketball players. Lamiyah Brown is a junior and Gilberto Grimaldo is a senior. VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade? Lamiyah: That would be Mrs Potter, my English teacher from sophomore year. She was inspiring, uplifting and […]
Madill Wildcats – Boys Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Marshall County Abstract

MADILL WILDCATS BOYS Coach: William Bencoma 23-24 Record: 22-5 The Wildcats are coming off of a season that saw them advance to the Area round of postseason play. Head coach William Bencoma is looking forward to his team continuing their run of solid play. “We have a lot of guys who will be competing for […]
Lone Grove Longhorns- Boys Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Lone Grove Dental Care Center

LONE GROVE LONGHORNS BOYS Coach: Jesse Buck 23-24 Record: 12-13 The Longhorns were hit hard by graduation last season, but head coach Jesse Buck says that the team will look to guys to step up and fill those spots. “We lost eight seniors last season,” Buck said. “We return one starter. The team is working […]
Lone Grove Lady Longhorns – Girls Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Lone Grove Dental Care Center

LONE GROVE LONGHORNS GIRLS Coach: Jesse Buck 23-24 Record: 12-13 “ ” The Lady Longhorns advanced to the Area round of the Class 3A playoffs last season before making an exit. Head coach Jesse Buck’s team has some returners back and is looking forward to this season. “We return one senior and three starters from […]
Plainview Indians Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Label Stable Screen Printing

PLAINVIEW INDIANS BOYS Coach: Deon Stevenson 23-24 Record: 11-14 The Indians are looking to build off of last season and make some noise once the playoffs roll around. Head coach Deon Stevenson likes the makeup of his team and thinks they have the opportunity to have a big year. “I am excited about the mix […]
Plainview Lady Indians – Basketball Team Spotlight – Presented by Label Stable Screen Printing

PLAINVIEW INDIANS GIRLS Coach: Grant Cash 23-24 Record: 22-5 The Lady Indians have advanced to the Area round of postseason play the past two years. If they want to continue that streak this season, they will need players to step up and fill some roles that were left vacant after graduation last season. Head coach […]
Dickson Comets Girls Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by iDEAL Furniture of Ardmore

DICKSON COMETS GIRLS Brandon Bittner 7-19 The Lady Comets are looking to build off of last season and make some noise this postseason. Head coach Brandon Bittner says that his squad will be battle tested once the playoffs roll around. “We have a young team,” Bittner said. “We will be led by sophomore guards Brilee […]
Marietta’s Karrington Staton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Taste by Chef Rodney

Throughout an athlete’s career, they have a number of people that make an impact on them and help shape them into the player and the person that they will become. Karrington Staton is a multi-sport athlete at Marietta High School and she says that there are a few influences on her life. “Jesus is my biggest […]