Sand Springs’ Bailey Copeland – Softball Spotlight – Presented by RibCrib

Sand Springs’ Bailey Copeland By Bryce McKinnis Sports are an engine for life lessons, and perhaps no other is more crucial for young athletes to understand than patience while enduring injury. “My biggest challenge has been breaking my wrist and the recovery process after surgery,” said Bailey Copeland, a Sand Springs High School junior softball […]

Sand Springs’ Victoria Gibbs – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Rib Crib

Sand Springs’ Victoria Gibbs By Elizabeth Contreras At Charles Page High School, the varsity cheer coaches have long emphasized the importance of being responsible, respectful, and hard-working. Having cheered since she was six years old, senior Victoria Gibbs embodies those traits and more. Following in the footsteps of her mom, Gibbs shares the impact cheerleading […]

Broken Arrow’s Jaxon Roop – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by RainTech Roofing

Broken Arrow’s Jaxon Roop By Elizabeth Contreras           Behind every championship routine is countless hours of grit, teamwork, and leadership, qualities that senior Jaxon Roop embodies. From his first hesitant season at Broken Arrow to becoming team captain, Roop has learned what it truly means to lead. This year, Roop is leading the squad as captain, […]

Bixby’s Katie Barnes – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Rain Tech Roofing

By Elizabeth Contreras Cheerleading has been at the forefront of Katie Barnes’ life for nearly a decade. The Bixby senior began cheering in the 3rd grade, and now as she embarks on her last year in high school, she recognizes the key moments that have shaped her life. “I’d say I lead by example,” says […]