Athlete Spotlight – Weatherford’s Grayson Hale – Presented by Corn Heritage Village & Rehab
There is a lot that is required to be a successful athlete, it is not something that just happens overnight. There are hours of hard work and practice, and preparing for competitions. Grayson Hale knows what it takes, and he also says you have to know what you are playing for.“It has taken a life […]
Elk City’s Meghan Suter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rib Crib
Golf has always been part of Meghan Suter’s life. She began playing golf as a young girl with her dad. Those early years had a significant impact on her future as a golfer for Elk City High School. Meghan is only a sophomore, so she has several more years to grow in her sport. She […]
Q&A with Hollis’ Kenya Surman – Presented by Harmon Memorial Hospital
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Kenya: I am a sophomore at Hollis High School. I play basketball and run track. VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of? Kenya: I would say making it to state for track in my freshman year. VYPE: What has your […]
Hollis’ Klayton Seddon – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Harmon Memorial Hospital
For Klayton Seddon, earning Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman was more than just an award. It was the result of hard work, dedication, and long hours spent perfecting his game. “It was emotional because of all the hard work I put in,” Seddon said. A sophomore at Hollis High School, Seddon is […]
Western Oklahoma State College: Brandt O’Connor
Former Blair High School graduate and now WOSC sophomore, Brandt O’Connor, is a member of the rodeo team while majoring in Liberal Arts. As a member of the rodeo team, O’Connor said winning is always at the top of the list of things he enjoys most about being on the team. “Winning is at the […]
Mangum Tigers Academic Bowl Team – Presented by Wichita Insurance
Academic teams work hard to prepare for their competitions. And while they may not put in the physical work like other sports teams do, they definitely put in a lot of mental effort and preparation. Brian Lively is the head coach of the Academic Team at Mangum High School. The team has enjoyed their share […]
Duke’s Braden Gable – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
There is a lot of time and effort that is dedicated to being a successful person. It is not something that is just handed out, instead, you have to be willing to do whatever it takes to be your best. As a dual-sport athlete, Braden Gable knows what it takes to be at the top […]
Mountain View-Gotebo’s Morgan Dooley – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Cattlemens Bank
It was 2022 when Mountain View-Gotebo’s Morgan Dooley first joined her FFA chapter at school. She was only in the eighth grade. Thanks to the encouragement of a few family members, Dooley made the decision to give it a try. “My parents, grandpa and two of my uncles were heavily involved in FFA and raising […]
Rush Springs’ Jake Tumblson – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Rush Springs High School junior Jake Tumblson is a member of the football, track, and powerlifting teams, all while being a member of National Honor Society and FFA. Tumblson was introduced to FFA at a young age and with some encouragement from his father, Tumblson made the decision to join. Now he’s an officer in […]
Clinton Mom – Erin Adams – Presented by S&D Drug
Being the parent of a school age children can make for a busy schedule at times. This can depend on how many extracurricular activities they are involved in. Erin Adams is the mother of three and she says that, while you might not be able to be at every single event, you just have to […]