9 Questions with Sapulpa’s Ivan Cruz – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by RainTech Roofing
Sapulpa’s Ivan Cruz VYPE: Ivan, what grade are you in and when did you start playing soccer? Ivan Cruz: I’m currently a freshman and I started playing soccer for a team called the Tornadoes when I was six. A year later I moved to Tulsa Soccer Club and I’m still there. VYPE: Are you sticking […]
Bixby’s Kayla Estrada – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by RainTech Roofing
Bixby’s Kayla Estrada Bixby High School senior Kayla Estrada started her cheer journey when she was only six years old. Now the soon-to-be graduate is preparing for the next chapter. “After high school I will be attending Oklahoma State University to major in marketing,” said Estrada. This season was a memorable one for Bixby cheer […]
Bixby’s Meagan Rodgers – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Southern Nazarene University
Bixby’s Meagan Rodgers When Meagan Rodgers started her teaching career in August of 2010, teaching was the goal and now Rodgers is planning her future as an educator and an administrator. “Remaining in education is my future. In the next few years, I plan to move into an administrative role of some capacity,” said Rodgers. The […]
Bixby’s Jeree Gilman – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Southern Nazarene University
Bixby’s Jeree Gilman Teachers do not enter the education field expecting to win awards. Their service to our youth is many times thankless and done without any accolades for their efforts. Bixby teacher Jeree Gilman was recently honored as the Teacher of the Year, an honor that was unexpected, but certainly a worthy honor to […]
Bixby’s Logan Morrow – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance
Bixby’s Logan Morrow A member of National Honor Society and STUCO at Bixby High School, varsity soccer player Logan Morrow believes in the Spartan Way and loves being part of the larger Bixby family. “They truly care so much about their athletics, and they want the best for everyone involved,” said Morrow. At the age […]
Q&A with Bixby’s Sadie Trotter – Presented by Nick Morgans – Shelter Insurance
VYPE: How long have you played soccer? What first got you interested in the sport? Sadie Trotter: I have played soccer since I was three years old, so about 13 years. My older sister first got me interested in soccer, because she played so I wanted to play. VYPE: Do you have a favorite memory […]
Glenpool’s Alexis Winkle – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Glenpool
The Glenpool girl’s varsity soccer team got off to a quick start this season with four shutout wins, one of them in overtime. One player doing her part to help the team succeed is Alexis Winkle. Winkle can play center mid, keeper, but she would love to try and play another position. “I started playing […]
Glenpool’s Jonah Shabantu – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Redbud Physical Therapy Glenpool
A left-winger for Glenpool High School, Jonah Shabantu started his soccer career when he was just in kindergarten. Now an eleventh grader at GHS, Shabantu said he loves the game and loves being part of the Warrior family. “Glenpool is a great place for student-athletes because the coaches and teachers are really supportive and will […]
Q&A with Glenpool’s Giorgio Carrasco – Presented by Redbud Physical Therapy Glenpool
VYPE: Giorgio, what grade are you in and when did you start playing soccer? Giorgio Carrasco: I’m in the tenth grade and I started playing soccer in pre-k. VYPE: What position are you playing for Glenpool High School? GC: I play midfielder. VYPE: Do you play for a club team? GC: Yes, I played with […]
Union’s Kennedy Alexander – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Josh Moore, Shelter Insurance
Union’s Kennedy Alexander A doubles player for the Union Redhawks, Kennedy Alexander started playing tennis in the seventh grade and is now a junior playing for the varsity team. The junior said she doesn’t need to look far for inspiration on or off the court. “My mom inspires me because she is the most hardworking […]