Bixby’s Tyler Wright – Presented by Dental Arts of Bixby
By Trina Walker The side-by-side competition with his brothers on the court makes basketball Tyler Wright’s favorite sport. Wright is a senior at Bixby High School and a proud leader for the Spartans on and off the court. He has had a basketball in his hands for as long as he can remember. “I first got into […]
Bixby’s Isaac Harris – Presented by Arrowhead Roofing
By Mike Moguin A proud moment for Bixby basketball player Isaac Harris is obvious. “Earning a spot on the varsity as a freshman,” he said. Becoming a starter on any sports team as a ninth-grader is a privilege well-earned, and that is a role Harris will be in as the Spartans take the court this […]
Q&A with Bixby’s McKinly Kayser – Presented by Rain Tech Roofing
By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in, and how long have you been cheering? McKinly Kayser: I’m a junior at Bixby High School. I’ve been cheering for 7 years. VYPE: What position or role do you usually have on the team? MK: My role throughout cheer has always been a flyer. Since joining cheer in high […]
Bixby Wins 8th Straight – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint
The Spartans left it all on the field this season facing the top talent in Class 6A-I. The path to the Spartans 8th title in as many years pitted Bixby against East side foes such as Union, Broken Arrow and Owasso. The Owasso Rams defeated the Jenks Trojans in the semifinals to punch their ticket […]
Bixby Spartans Basketball Team Preview – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance Agent
Bixby Boys Basketball In his first season at the helm of the Spartan ship, coach Jordan Nagel is excited to have this group returning to the court and he’s looking forward to seeing what this group can accomplish this season. With several seniors in the lineup, leadership and experience will not be an issue of […]
Bixby Lady Spartans Basketball Team Preview – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance Agent
BIXBY LADY SPARTANS Coach: RYLIE LITTLEJON 2024-25 Record: 24-4 OUTLOOK With a veteran team returning to the court for the Lady Spartans, head coach Rylie Littlejohn is looking forward to coaching this team to another state tournament appearance and possibly more. “We are a veteran team this season, returning four of five starters and a […]
Bixby Cross Country Makes State – Presented by Rib Crib
The boys and girls cross country teams have made the state meet under head coach Brock Hime. The roster will include seven members of the girls team and eight members of the boys team. The girls are sending Audrey Chesnut, Finley Dunlap, Aleigha Akers, Mackenzie Lutz, Tatum Penland, Kymber Raines and Piper Struttmann. The boys […]
Bixby’s Mason Davis Talks XC – Presented by RibCrib BBQ
VYPE: Mason, what grade are you in and how long have you competed in cross country? MD: I am in 11th grade. This is my first year competing with the Bixby XC program. VYPE: What makes Bixby a great place to be a student athlete? MD: Bixby is such a great place to be a […]
Bixby’s Tatum Penland – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance
Bixby’s Tatum Penland By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in, and how long have you been running cross country?Tatum Penland: I am a sophomore and have been running cross country since sixth grade. VYPE: What do you love most about competing in cross country?TP: I love working hard during the off season then […]
Bixby’s Rylee Bayouth – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance
Bixby’s Rylee Bayouth By Elizabeth Contreras Resilience has shaped much of senior Rylee Bayouth’s cheer journey. As a self-proclaimed team motivator, Bayouth takes her role on the Bixby cheer squad seriously. “I always cheer my teammates on,” she says. Outside of entertaining spectators at games, Bayouth believes the real purpose of cheer is to boost […]