Elk City’s Graham Easttom – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rib Crib
As the 2024-25 basketball season kicks off coaches are closely watching and evaluating the up-and-coming players. Graham Easttom, a freshman at Elk City High School, stands out as an underclassman to watch. ECHS basketball coach Tyler Foale says Graham is athletic and a strong guard. “He will be able to score and defend. He is […]
Elk City’s Cole Buie – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Main Street Coffee and Cafe
Lessons Cole Buie gained by playing basketball can be taken off the court. Handling adversity and overcoming setbacks are valuable skills for this Elk City senior to have as he enters his final year of high school. ECHS basketball coach Tyler Foale has noticed Cole’s skills on the court. He praises Cole as a left-handed, athletic […]
9 Q’s with Elk City’s Gabby Box — Presented by First National Bank & Trust – Elk City
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports and activities are you involved in? Gabby: I am a senior at Elk City. I have been a varsity cheerleader all four years of high school. I am the president of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, as well as being a member for three […]
Elk City’s Jayden Wynn — Athlete Spotlight — Presented by First National Bank & Trust – Elk City
Elk City High School senior running back Jayden Wynn was never really interested in playing football. “Until my starting quarterback now, Logan Webb, pretty much made me play in seventh grade, so he really motivated me to play football and is a big reason I play today” Wynn said. “He started trying when we were […]
Elk City’s Elizabeth Wilson – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Moxy Realty
Educators are a vital part of our society. No matter what grade they are teaching, they are making an impact on the next generation. Elizabeth Wilson is a teacher but that was not her original career path. “My road to being an educator looks different than most,” she said. “I was in my third year […]
Elk City’s Kayla Maddox – Mom of the Month – Presented by Moxy Realty
Parents do many things to protect and help their children as they navigate life. While you are not able to do it all for them, being there and being their support system is crucial. Kayla Maddox says that while it can be difficult for the kids, it can be just as painful for the parents. […]
9 Q’s with Elk City’s Blakely Ball – Presented by Paul Jones Pharmacy
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Blakely: I am a sophomore at Elk City and I play softball, basketball, and run track. VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade? Blakely: My favorite teacher was my eighth grade English teacher. She pushed me to always try and be […]
Elk City’s Jera Moler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Paul Jones Pharmacy
Jera Moler, an Elk City High School senior and Rose State College commit, knows softball is a game of failure. She knows even better that it’s a game of reaction. “You have to learn how to let go of a mistake, keep your head up and move on,” Moler said. “There are going to be […]
9 Q’s with Elk City’s Reece Robbins – Presented by Great Plains Bank – Elk City
VYPE: What grade are you in and what activities are you involved in? Reece: I am a junior at Elk City High School and I am a member of the Esports team. I compete in Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege. VYPE: What awards or titles have you won? (Please include the year it was […]
Elk City’s Gunner Coffey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank – Elk City
Gunner Coffey is a senior at Elk City High School and he is a member of the school’s band. To be the best they can be, Gunner and his band mates devote a lot of time, energy, and sweat in order to be ready. “We wake up every day, Monday to Friday, from the end […]