Hobart’s Toni Hodges-Tipton – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
There are people in our lives that help encourage us to keep going and to not give up. As a high school student-athlete, Toni Hodges-Tipton has a few of those people in her life and she is thankful for them because they helped shape her into the person that she is today. “My biggest role […]
Q&A with Hollis’ Kreid McQueen – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
VYPE: What sports do you play and what grade are you in? Kreid: I play football, basketball, and baseball and I am a junior at Hollis High School. VYPE: Which professional athlete do you look up to? Kreid: I would say Mike Trout because he plays the game the way it’s supposed to be played. […]
Olustee-Eldorado’s Mylie Morales – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
There are moments throughout an athlete’s career that are memorable for one reason or another. It could be a team victory or a personal achievement, or as in the case of Mylie Morales, a memorable play that she made. “I think the highlight of my career would probably be when we were playing Carnegie on […]
Magnum’s Marlee Hernandez – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
By: Blythe Lenon Being an athlete in numerous sports requires a lot of prioritization, dedication and focus. For sophomore basketball player Marlee Hernandez, she is the shooting guard for Mangum High School, is a base for the cheer squad and is trying golf this year. Doing all of these sports is something she enjoys deeply! […]
Q&A with Navajo’s Ansley Warren – Presented by Chad Lee – State Farm
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Ansley: I am a sophomore at Navajo High School where I play basketball, volleyball, and softball. VYPE: Who inspires you? Ansley: My family for always believing in me and pushing me to be the best I can be. VYPE: Who is your favorite […]
Altus’ Emma Gregg – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Chad Lee – State Farm
Emma Gregg didn’t plan to follow her family’s tennis tradition, but the love of the game eventually took hold, and she isn’t looking back. She started on the court with her dad when she was four, but did not embrace the sport until her freshman year. “It came back to me and I love the […]
Altus’ Malachi Reyes – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
There is a lot that is required in order to be successful at whatever you are doing. It is not something that just happens overnight. But as Malachi Reyes knows, you have to be willing to put in the time and effort. “It takes hard work, dedication, and a lot of discipline to be the […]
Altus’ Brodie Rogers – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
Baseball has been a part of Brodie Rogers’ life since he was five years old. Now a senior at Altus High School, the sport has shaped him into the person he is today, teaching him valuable lessons on and off the field. “Baseball teaches me to stay confident and think carefully before reacting,” Rogers said. […]
Altus’ Trent Carman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bar S
by Scott Metz Altus High School senior Trent Carman is a multisport athlete, playing both football and baseball for the Altus High School Bulldogs. In football, Trent plays the positions of defensive back, kicker/punter, and in baseball, plays the position of pitcher and 3rd baseman. Many would consider Trent a sports veteran, having played football […]
Duke’s Tabitha Ledbetter – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital
The influence that teachers can have on a student’s life can be more than they realize. Not only do they teach about certain subjects, but they also have the ability to teach about life and be a role model for their students. Tabitha Ledbetter says that she had a few of those throughout her life.“One […]