Hitting the Links with Harrison Fritz – Presented by Allstate – Kimberly J. Hayes
Sapulpa High School sophomore Harrison Fritz started swinging a golf club when he was around two years old. It was his mother who bought him his first set of golf clubs. “My mom bought me a first set of plastic clubs and it started from there,” said Fritz. Competing on the golf course is something […]
Court or Pasture, Finley Yocham has it Covered – Presented by Andy’s Bar & Grill
VYPE: Finley, let’s talk about FFA first. Who got you involved or encouraged you to get involved? Finley Yocham: Both of my parents were involved in FFA, and both showed livestock so it’s something we’ve always done together. I grew up in a barn and started showing when I was eight years old. VYPE: What […]
Tulsa Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma
Boys Basketball Mike Alexander – Bishop Kelley Just a freshman, Mike has athleticism ready for the varsity level. He has a great motor and can knock down the three. He has a great chance to see varsity minutes this season. Aiden White – Bixby Aiden was a solid member of the eighth grade team last […]
Sapulpa Wrestling – Team Spotlight – Presented by Talon Commercial Services
SAPULPA WRESTLING Entering the 2024-25 season, Sapulpa wrestling coach Cody Fuller said the boys and girls wrestling teams are eager to get back on the mat. “Our boys and girls teams are hard-nosed and driven. They will leave it all on the mat. They are always trying to get in the practice room to get more mat […]
Sapulpa Lady Chieftains – Girls Basketball Team Preview – Presented by Wendy Vanarsdel, Shelter Insurance
SAPULPA LADY CHIEFTAINS Coach: Darlean Calip 23-24 Record: 23-7 OUTLOOK You can never count out Darlean Calip and the Lady Chieftains. This season they return a good nucleus of players who are ready to test themselves at the Class 6A level. “Being removed from Class 6A the past four years, we embraced the challenge of […]
Sapulpa Chieftains – Boys Basketball Team Preview – Presented by Wendy Vanarsdel, Shelter Insurance
SAPULPA CHIEFTAINS Coach: Jordan Nagel 23-24 Record: 15-13 OUTLOOK Experience, depth, leadership. The Sapulpa Chieftains seem to be putting all of the pieces in place for a great season. Head coach Jordan Nagel said the team is headed to Class 6A, which brings new challenges for the Chieftains. “We have a combination of all grade […]
Sapulpa’s Jack Madden – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Reed Architecture & Interiors
Sapulpa’s Jack Madden The Sapulpa wrestling team is always a tough, salty group of wrestlers who embrace the grind and love competing on the mat. Head coach Cody Fuller has a good group of hardnosed workers who are ready to take on all challenges this season. One wrestler, Jack Madden, is a sophomore this season […]
Q&A with Sapulpa’s Ping-Ping Seniors – Presented by Creek County Abstract & Title
Sapulpa Ping-Pings Seniors Q&A The Sapulpa Ping Pings dance team is a hard-working group. VYPE did a quick Q&A with their six seniors as they reflect on their years on the team. VYPE: What makes being a Ping Ping special to you? Evie Soares: It’s amazing to help out other people in our school and […]
Sapulpa’s Elizabeth Trosper – Softball Spotlight – Presented by BenTec Insurance Agency-Sapulpa
Sapulpa’s Elizabeth Trosper Sapulpa senior Elizabeth Trosper has played softball since she was four years old. As her final high school season playing for the Lady Chieftains came to a close, she can look back and reflect on her favorite aspects of her team. “I love how well my team compliments each other’s strength and I […]
9 Questions with Sapulpa’s Riki McQuarters – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Bentec Insurance Agency-Sapulpa
Riki McQuarters Sapulpa Basketball VYPE: What grade are you currently in and how long have you been playing basketball? Riki McQuarters: 11th grade, and I’ve played since I was in the first grade. VYPE: What do you love most about your teammates? RM: I love their support. VYPE: What opponent do you look forward to […]