Sapulpa’s Shirin Mortazavi – Presented by Reed Architecture & Interiors
By Ivy Knapp For Shirin Mortazavi being part of the Sapulpa Pom dance team has shaped her high school experience. She has been dancing for almost four years and is entering her senior season as both a performer and leader. “Being a student-athlete at Sapulpa is special to me because I have a big role […]
Sapulpa’s Alex Cole – Presented by Ben Tec Insurance Agency
By Trina Walker Wrestling for Sapulpa High School has taken Alex Cole on a journey stretching from national duals in Pennsylvania to the Fargo tournament in North Dakota. This experience allows him to do what he likes best, wrestle people. Cole is a sophomore. Wrestling has taught him to be humble and given him the mental strength […]
Sapulpa’s Jack Madden – Presented by Connect DME
By Ivy Knapp For Sapulpa junior Jack Madden, wrestling isn’t just a sport, it’s a lifestyle that he’s been passionate about for years. Now in the 11th grade, Jack has already put six years into the sport, and the journey started because of someone close to him. “I’ve been wrestling for six years, and my […]
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 […]