Altus’ Levi Hunter – Basketball Spotlight

By Rose Hutchins Altus High School junior Levi Hunter has excelled in basketball since he first stepped on the court. A loyal power forward and center, he uses strength and perseverance to dominate the boards and put up points for his team. This season, Hunter is focused on staying present and is ready to lead […]
Altus’ Jamele Alexander – Football Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs & Balderas Insurance

Jamele Alexander is a senior at Altus High School. He participates in football and track. He began his career in sports at four years old. His parents started him off with soccer. Soccer was okay, but he eventually tried football and has loved it ever since. His favorite part about football is running out of […]
Navajo’s Levi Ingram – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Chad Lee State Farm

Levi Ingram is a freshman at Navajo High School. He participates in basketball, baseball, FFA, and Quiz Bowl. He got his start watching basketball games with his family, and in first grade started playing in a city league. Ingram’s favorite part about basketball is the complexity and the skill that it requires to be a […]
Elk City’s Kingston Dixon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Western Oklahoma Realty

For Kingston Dixon, competing in three sports at Elk City High School is more than a schedule full of practices — it’s a way of life built around hard work, leadership, and constant improvement. “My personal goals for this season are to have a better record than last year and just be more competitive than […]
Q&A with Altus’ Breyden Ball – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Chad Lee, State Farm

VYPE: What grade are you in, and what sports do you play? Breyden: I am a senior at Altus High School, where I wrestle. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person? Breyden: What my sport has taught me the most is discipline, hard work pays off, leadership, and never […]
Clinton’s Rylee Chagollia – Athlete Spotlight -Presented by Great Plains Orthopedics

“A blessing in disguise” is the way that Clinton girls’ basketball coach Eugene Jefferson II describes the arrival of senior Rylee Chagollia for the upcoming season. “She’s a natural point guard who is an excellent ball handler with a good basketball IQ. She’s showing signs of being a good leader on and off the court […]
Altus Boys Wrestling – Presented by Bar S Foods

The Altus Bulldogs enter this wrestling season with experience, depth, and determination. Under the guidance of head coach Keilan Torres, the Bulldogs are bringing back a strong group of veterans, including eight seniors, along with a talented crop of underclassmen ready to make their mark. Torres said the mix of leadership and youthful energy gives […]
Altus’ Hadley Wallace – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Quartz Mountain Chiropractic

For Hadley Wallace, every game, every practice, and every competition is an opportunity to push herself to the next level. Bursting with energy and determination, Hadley has quickly made her mark as a standout multi-sport athlete at Altus High School, competing in basketball, softball, and rodeo. Whether she’s sinking a clutch shot as a shooting […]
Mangum’s Mason Mitchell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Family Care Clinic

At just a sophomore, Mason Mitchell has already made his mark as one of Mangum High School’s most dedicated athletes. Competing in wrestling, football, and track, Mason brings an unmatched level of drive and commitment to everything he does. For him, sports are more than just competition; they’re an opportunity to represent his town, his […]
Frederick Teacher – Brandon Gibson – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital

Brandon Gibson, a dedicated educator at Frederick High School, has spent the last seven years helping students explore the world through the lens of history, geography, and culture. Teaching grades nine through twelfth, he brings both passion and empathy to every lesson, creating an environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and […]