Sand Springs’ Mason Kinser – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Eric Davidson, State Farm Insurance
Sand Springs’ Mason Kinser Mason Kinser has played golf his whole life, but the Charles Page High School freshman already speaks about the game with the patience and purpose of a veteran. Kinser, a varsity golfer for the Sandites, said the game keeps teaching him the value of poise, hard work and pride in representing […]
Q&A with Sand Springs’ Jayla Ruhland
Sand Springs’ Jayla Ruhland VYPE: Jayla, what spot are you for the cheer team and what grade are you in? Jayla Ruhland: I am a side base and I’m a sophomore. VYPE: What is the toughest part of your job on the squad? JR: The toughest part of being a base is the strength you […]
Sand Springs’ Kevin “Rowdy” Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Huntington Learning Center
Kevin “Rowdy” Brown doesn’t get the luxury of focusing on just one side of the field. As the center midfielder for Charles Page High School’s varsity soccer team, Brown serves as the engine that drives the Sandites’ attack while also protecting their defense. It’s a demanding role that requires constant movement, tactical awareness and the ability […]
Sand Springs’ Eli Bise – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by State Farm / Eric Davidson
Midfielder Eli Bise sees the game a little differently than most. The Charles Page High School varsity soccer player has grown up with the sport, and he said that long history with many of his Sandites teammates gives them a unique edge. “I love that the majority of my teammates have played West Side soccer throughout […]
Sand Spring’s Addi Edwards – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by State Farm / Eric Davidson
Addi Edwards flips through the air with precision as a varsity cheerleader for Charles Page High School’s Lady Sandites in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. The senior embodies the spirit of her squad, balancing roles as main base and flyer while juggling powerlifting, stunt group, National Honor Society and HOSA. Edwards praises her team’s unbreakable bond amid challenges. […]
Sand Springs’ Marlee Dixon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter / Alan Copeland
Charles Page High School junior Marlee Dixon knows her role on the varsity cheer squad goes far beyond sharp motions and game-night smiles. She embraces the responsibility of being a leader and role model for her teammates, a presence she also brings as an official captain for the school’s STUNT program. Dixon said the people […]
Sand Springs’ Wesley Russell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter / Alan Copeland
Charles Page High School sophomore Wesley Russell brings a quiet competitiveness to the tennis courts, fueled by an unlikely source of inspiration: a Formula One driver. Russell looks up to Fernando Alonso, noting how the veteran racer has not won a world championship since 2005 but still competes at an elite level. “He hasn’t won a […]
Sandite Soccer on the Rise – Presented by Eric Davidson – State Farm
The Charles Page High School Sandite boys soccer program continues its steady rise under the leadership of head coach Russell Ragland, now entering his third season at the helm. Since taking over, Coach Ragland has worked tirelessly to transform Sandite Soccer into a program focused not only on player development, but on shaping better students […]
9Qs with Sand Spring’s Tristian Birmingham – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint
By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: Who inspired you to play football, and how long have you been a part of the program?Tristian Birmingham: My mom inspired me most to play football. She’s my No. 1 fan. I’ve been a part of Sand Springs football program going on three years. VYPE: What does playing football at your […]
Charles Page Junior Spotlight – Brooklan Burrell – Presented by Eric Davidson – State Farm Insurance Agent
By Elizabeth Contreras When she was younger, Brooklan Burrell used to sit in dance class and watch the older girls perform. She remembers how confident they looked, how sharp their movements were, and how badly she wanted to move like them. “I always looked up to the big kids,” she said. Now, as a junior […]