Senior Spotlight – Getting to Know Owasso’s Tylen Edwards – Presented by Extra Mile Insurance
Owasso High School senior Tylen Edwards believes in her team and her teammates. The goal at OHS is always making the state tournament in softball and that goal is still the same this year. “I love that the team is hard working, and we all work hard together and play for each other,” Edwards said. […]
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 […]
Bixby’s Tatum Penland – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance
Bixby’s Tatum Penland By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in, and how long have you been running cross country?Tatum Penland: I am a sophomore and have been running cross country since sixth grade. VYPE: What do you love most about competing in cross country?TP: I love working hard during the off season then […]
Bixby’s Rylee Bayouth – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Nick Morgans, Shelter Insurance
Bixby’s Rylee Bayouth By Elizabeth Contreras Resilience has shaped much of senior Rylee Bayouth’s cheer journey. As a self-proclaimed team motivator, Bayouth takes her role on the Bixby cheer squad seriously. “I always cheer my teammates on,” she says. Outside of entertaining spectators at games, Bayouth believes the real purpose of cheer is to boost […]
Q&A with Kiefer’s Pazleigh Shanks – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Andrea Mabrey, Shelter Insurance
Q&A with Kiefer’s Pazleigh Shanks VYPE: Pazleigh, when did you get your start in cheer and what position are you on the Kiefer varsity cheer team? Pazleigh Shanks: I have been cheering ever since I was in first grade. My position on the team is a back spot and I’m a cheer captain as well. […]
2025 Kiefer Softball Preview – Presented by Andrea Mabrey, Shelter Insurance
Kiefer Softball Coming into the 2025 season, the Lady Trojans of Kiefer High School were pegged as a state contender and a team to beat this season. They have lived up to those expectations behind solid pitching, outstanding defense and production at the plate. The Lady Trojans under head coach Sheldon Fairchild have outscored opponents […]
Q&A with Sand Springs’ Skylir Turnage – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Eric Davidson, State Farm
Q&A with Sand Springs’ Skylir Turnage By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in, and how long have you been cheering?Skylir Turnage: I am in 12th grade, and I’ve been cheering for five years. VYPE: What originally got you interested in cheerleading, was it the excitement of performing, the chance to be part of […]