9Q’s with Collinsville’s Gunner Weikle – Presented by Rib Crib

VYPE: How long have you played tennis, and what first got you interested in the sport? Gunner Weikle: I’ve been playing tennis now for around six years. I think what first got me interested in the sport was how fast some points could end and how long a single rally could last. You see this […]
Pars & Birdies, Collinsville’s Brooklyn Babbit is Ready for Varsity Action – Presented by Dolton Funeral Home

VYPE: Brooklyn, what grade are you in, and what age did you start playing golf?Brooklyn Babbit: I am in my freshman year. I have been involved in golf since I was seven years old going to First Tee and casually playing with my dad. I have been taking lessons and really working for the past […]
Collinsville Senior Spotlight – Parker Collins – Presented by Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home

By Trina Walker Parker Collins was made to catch flyballs in center field. This Collinsville High School senior picked up a bat and glove at a young age and hasn’t been able to set them down. Discipline, a strong work ethic and lifelong friendships are all things Parker now has because of baseball. Student-athletes play […]
Collinsville Softball Players Garner Post-Season Honors – Presented by RibCrib

After a trip to the state regional tournament, the Lady Cards finished the season with a record of 18-14 under head coach Kylee Cole. Several players picked up post-season honors including Kate Reid who was named All-Region and All-State and was Pitcher of the Year in All-District. Other players picking up All-District awards include: Defensive Player […]
Q&A with Collinsville Baseball Player JJ Burwell – Presented by RibCrib

VYPE: What grade are you in this year and how long have you been playing baseball?JJ Burwell: I’m a senior and I have been playing baseball for 14 years. VYPE: Who has been a big influence in your life and why? JJ: My teammates that push me to get better every single day. VYPE: What […]
Cardinal Players Make All-State Roster – Presented by 3Natives

Several players from the Collinsville Cardinals football team have been named to the OCA All-State team. Head coach Kevin Jones has three players who will display their talents on last time at the high school level this summer. This year the game is being played on Thursday instead of Friday. “ ” Drake Devore (6-4, […]
Collinsville’s Joely Wise – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tour Quality Golf

Collinsville’s Joely Wise By Trina Walker Sports shaped Joely Wise into the person she is today. She is part of a great community and loves representing Collinsville High School as a junior. Golf and cheerleading have been particularly impactful in Joely’s life. She is proud of making it to the state golf tournament each year, crediting time spent […]
Owasso/Collinsville/Claremore/Catoosa Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Ford

Boys Basketball Ryder Phillips – Catoosa Ryder competes on both ends of the floor with an extremely high motor. He is a constant worker after practice. He can shoot it, handle it, and make good decisions on drives. Looking for him to have a big sophomore year. Haydn Gable – Chouteau Hadyn is a transferring […]
Collinsville’s Jack White – Football Spotlight

Collinsville’s Jack White Every now and then a player comes around that captures the heart of a community. Maybe it’s their play on the field or some type of adversity they conquered to make the team. For Collinsville High School’s Jack White, it was overcoming his diagnoses of Autism that was the hurdle he overcame […]
Collinsville’s Kelsey Trego – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Code Wiz-Owasso

Kelsey Trego – Collinsville Teacher Former Booker T. Washington and Northeastern State University graduate Kelsey Trego is a current teacher at Collinsville High School where she teaches Algebra 1 and Geometry to mostly freshmen and sophomores. Trego started her career as an educator in Tulsa before making the move to Collinsville. “I started teaching in […]