Clinton’s DanyElla RedShin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Orthopedics
by Scott Metz Clinton High School senior DanyElla RedShin is a multisport athlete, playing volleyball, basketball, and soccer for the Clinton High School Red Tornadoes. For volleyball, DanyElla plays the position of outside, in basketball, she plays shooting guard, and for soccer, DanyElla plays the position of outside left defender. Many would consider DanyElla a veteran […]
Elk City’s Aubrie Pogue – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Orthopedics
For Elk City High School senior Aubrie Pogue, the game of softball is more than just a sport; it’s a journey of resilience, leadership, and making history. Aubrie, a dedicated member of the Lady Elks softball team, will never forget her biggest accomplishment: helping lead her team to the state tournament for the first time […]
Elk City’s Brianna Decker – Band Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank & Trust of Elk City
Brianna Decker has set herself apart as not only a talented musician but also a dedicated leader. A member of the Elk City High School band since the fifth grade, Brianna’s journey began with a lighthearted inspiration, her love for the cartoon character Squidward, who played the clarinet. What started as curiosity quickly grew into […]
9 Questions with Elk City’s Maylee Mason – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank & Trust of Elk City
VYPE: What grade are you in, and what sports do you play? Maylee: I am a freshman at Elk City High School, where I am a member of the cheer team. VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade? Maylee: Mrs. Barnett was probably my favorite teacher. She always made me feel important and […]
Elk City’s Norma Cupp – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank, (Elk City, OK)
At Elk City High School, sophomore Norma Cupp has quickly established herself as a versatile and dedicated member of the cheer program. Serving as both a flyer and base for her school team, and taking on the role of backspot in competitive cheer outside of school, Cupp’s adaptability and passion make her a key part […]
Elk City’s Luke Friesen – Football Spotlight – Presented by The Battin Barn
Luke Friesen is a senior at Elk City High School, and he sees football as more than just a game. Instead, it’s a commitment to consistency, accountability, and representing his community with pride. As the team’s right tackle, Luke has worked his way into a key role on the offensive line, where his reliability and […]
Elk City’s Katie Wiesner – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by The Battin Barn
Sophomore Katie Wiesner is making an impact as both a cheerleader and a track athlete at Elk City High School. Balancing two demanding sports, Katie has proven that hard work and dedication are the keys to success. In track, she specializes in hurdles, while in cheer, she embraces the teamwork and energy that come with […]
Western Oklahoma State’s Reydon Salazar – College Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Western Oklahoma State College
Reydon Salazar WOSC Former Hobart High School student-athlete, Reydon Salazar, is now a student and member of the basketball team at Western Oklahoma State College. Now a sophomore at WOSC, Salazar is playing point guard for the team and is loving being part of the Pioneer family. “I chose WOSC for the small-town feel. The […]
9 Questions with Hollis’ Anna Pendergraft – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Harmon Memorial Hospital
Photo Credit: Lexie Brill VYPE: What grade are you in, and what sports do you play? Anna: I am a junior at Hollis High School, and I run cross country and track. VYPE: What have you learned from your sports? Anna: In cross country, you learn that progress doesn’t come from sprinting the easy parts, […]
Hobart’s Daisha Christian – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
Daisha Christian, a senior at Hobart High School, has built her athletic career on determination, discipline, and a deep love for running. Competing in both cross country and track, Christian thrives on the drive to constantly improve. “The thought that I can always be faster and better than I am right now motivates me,” she […]