Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball Team Preview – Presented by Wendy Vanarsdel Shelter Insurance
SAPULPA CHIEFTAINS Coach: CHRIS WALLACE 2024-25 Record: 9-16 OUTLOOK It’s the beginning of a new era at Sapulpa High School as Chris Wallace takes over the boys basketball program after the team went 9-16 a year ago. Coach Wallace said the team is coming together and will have a nice mix of experience, talent and […]
Sapulpa Lady Chieftains Basketball Team Preview – Presented by Creek County Abstract & Title
SAPULPA LADY CHIEFTAINS Coach: DARLEAN CALIP 2024-25 Record: 17-12 OUTLOOK Very few coaches have risen to the level of success coach Darlean Calip has enjoyed over the last 20 seasons. Now in her 21st season with Sapulpa, coach Calip is excited to get this team on the court and see what they can accomplish. “Excited […]
Senior Spotlight with Sapulpa’s Jarret Hammer – Presented by Rib Crib
Football season may be coming to an end, but student-athletes like Jarret Hammer are just getting started. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound offensive lineman for the Chieftains said he loves being part of the football team and is looking forward to wrestling season after suffering an injury on the gridiron. “I love the bond we have created […]
Q&A with Sapulpa’s Braddox Broughton – Presented by Rib Crib
VYPE: Braddox, what’s the strength of your game and what have you improved on the most this year? Braddox Broughton: My strength is knowing I can get the ball almost wherever I want, and I need to work on just making sure I do that every snap. VYPE: What do you love most about your […]
In Step with Sapulpa’s Molly LaFevers – Presented by Rib Crib
VYPE: Molly, what grade are you in and when did you first get into dance? Molly LaFevers: I am a sophomore, and I started dance when I was 18 months old. VYPE: What does it mean to you to be a Ping Ping? ML: To me, being a Ping Ping means being a member of a […]
Sapulpa’s Brynlee Pinson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Christina Paige Wood, Farmers Insurance
Sapulpa’s Brynlee Pinson Sapulpa High School senior Brynlee Pinson is a member of one of the more recognizable groups in Oklahoma, the Sapulpa Ping Pings. So many kids grow up wanting to become a Ping Ping, but once you become a team member, the work and responsibilities come fast. “Being a member of the Ping […]
Sapulpa High School’s Ping Pings – Presented by Christina Paige Wood, Farmers Insurance
Sapulpa Ping Pings Ever wonder how the pom and dance team at Sapulpa High School got their name? Known statewide as the Sapulpa Ping Pings, coach Molly Heritage and coach Grace Folger provided the story behind the best name in the state. “The Ping Pings were founded during the 1971-1972 school year as another group to […]
9 Questions with Sapulpa High School’s DeShon Koch – Football Spotlight – Presented by Wendy Vanarsdel, Shelter Insurance
9 questions with Sapulpa High School’s DeShon Koch VYPE: What grade are you in and how long have you been playing football?DeShon Koch: I am in 12th grade, and I’ve been playing since the 3rd grade. VYPE: What position do you play, and is there another position you’d like to try?DK: I play RB and […]
Sapulpa’s Kaydence Queen – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Wendy Vanarsdel, Shelter Insurance
Sapulpa’s Kaydence Queen It’s never easy to break into the varsity ranks as a freshman. The task can seem monumental and difficult to achieve. For Sapulpa High School freshman Kaydence Queen, making the cross country varsity ranks was made easier by a welcoming team and upperclassmen who showed her the way. “All of the varsity […]
Sapulpa’s Brody Hensley & Baylea Henderson – Drum Major Spotlight – Presented by Parker Plastics Inc
Sapulpa’s Brody Hensley & Baylea Henderson By Trina Walker The drum major is at the forefront of a marching band. Two individuals holding this role for the Sapulpa High School band are Brody Hensley, a junior who plays trumpet and Baylea Henderson, a sophomore who plays the clarinet. These gifted musicians are leaders with the […]