Hollis’ Anna Pendergraft – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Clinic
VYPE: When and how did you first get into playing your sport? Anna: My cousin Kalie was my biggest role model when I was young and she did running sports and was good at it. VYPE: What is your favorite part about being on a team? Anna: My favorite part about being on my team […]
Navajo’s Jennie Cobb – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Chad Lee – State Farm
Mistakes happen. The game must go on. This is a lesson kids learn playing sports. Jennie Cobb, a sophomore at Navajo High School is dedicated to volleyball. It taught her to keep trying and never give up. Jennie proudly represents NHS showing opposing teams respect and a good attitude on the court. Her favorite part […]
Altus’ Trinity Sucharski – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Chad Lee – State Farm
In the summer of seventh grade Trinity Sucharski stopped playing softball and decided to try volleyball. She was a bit skeptical about her new sport. “I wasn’t the best and I had to drive 30 minutes to practice but I decided to keep going and as I got better, I began to develop a love […]
2024 Altus Volleyball Preview – Presented by Tamarack Dental Associates
ALTUS BULLDOGS Coach: ROBERT GARRISON 24-14 Last year was kind to Altus High’s volleyball team, but head coach Robert Garrison isn’t satisfied with winning records. “We did great last season and surprised a number of people throughout the state,” Garrison said. “We went from three wins in 2022 to 24 last season. We bring back […]
Mangum’s Brynne Woodress – Softball Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
Brynne Woodress is a senior at Mangum High School. She plays softball and basketball. Brynne answered several questions about her life and her sports. Q: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life? A: No matter how big the fall is you always have to get up. Q: What is […]
Altus’ Garrett Gribble – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
Garrett Gribble is a multi-sport athlete who shows his skill year-round on the football field and the baseball diamond. This Altus High School senior’s determination and drive impact both his teams. Garrett is a team leader. Being an athlete has taught him discipline. The diversity of playing different sports has strengthened his athleticism, making him […]
2024 Mangum Softball Preview – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
MANGUM TIGERS Coach: GENNY STIDHAM 17-14 OUTLOOK Mangum’s youth hasn’t stunted coach Genny Stidham’s optimism for the upcoming season. “The Mangum softball team will be extremely young this year with two seniors at the helm, three sophomores and 11 freshmen,” Stidham said. Brynne Woodress (Sr., P/INF), a Western Oklahoma State College commit, is one of […]
2024 Hobart Softball Preview – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
HOBART BEARCATS Coach: BRYNE BINGHOM 17-13 OUTLOOK The Bearcats are on the cusp of something great this year. “The Lady ‘Cats return seven starters off a 17-win team last year that consisted of mostly freshmen and sophomore,” said head coach Bryne Binhghom, who returned to his alma mater during the offseason after a two-year stint […]
Duke’s Jackie Gable: Teacher Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
Teaching English Language Arts to middle school students is no easy task. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Gable of Duke Public Schools takes on the task with pride. Seeing each of her students walk away feeling successful and confident is the goal she sets for her classroom. Teaching in any school means a certain amount of juggling classroom […]
Altus’ Sue Malena: Teacher Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
Susan Malena is a teacher at Altus High School. She is one of two teachers that teach Family and Consumer Sciences at AHS. The areas she covers are Food & Nutrition I and II, Fashion Design I and II, Interior Design I and II and Personal Financial Literacy. She teaches all of high school, but […]