Blanchard’s Brinley Abbott – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs Welding & Fabrication

Blanchard’s Brinley Abbott By Ivy Knapp Volleyball has been a big part of Brinley Abbott’s life since the seventh grade. As a setter, she has grown greatly on the court. Volleyball has taught her many valuable skills and brought her lifelong friendships along the way. “What I enjoy most is being part of a team,” […]
Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs Welding & Fabrication

Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs You may know Kylann Dobbs for her spectacular talent on the Blanchard High School basketball court, but her talent in another hardwood sport rivals even that of her hoops mastery. “Volleyball helps me stay in shape for basketball,” said Dobbs, a senior. “There really aren’t that many similarities, but both sports are […]
Q&A with Newcastle’s Ben Rogers – Football Spotlight – Presented by Core Orthodontics

Q&A with Newcastle’s Ben Rogers VYPE: Ben, how long have you played the game of football? Ben Rogers: I’ve been a Newcastle Racers since the first grade. VYPE: What grade are you in now and what position are you playing? BR: I’m in my junior year and I play running back and strong safety. VYPE: […]
Newcastle’s TJ Bradford – Football Spotlight – Presented by Core Orthodontics

TJ Bradford – Newcastle By Bryce McKinnis TJ Bradford was almost not part of Newcastle High School’s eight-game winning streak last season. “I hurt my ankle early in my junior year,” Bradford, now a senior running back for the Racers, explained. “I didn’t know how long I would be out.” Amid Bradford’s injury, the Racers […]
Q&A With Community Christian’s Austin Eshelman – Football Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Rayburn, Shelter Insurance

Community Christian’s Austin Eshelman By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: Austin, what grade are you in and what position do you play?Austin Eshelman: I am a freshman at CCS, and I play both wide receiver and free safety. VYPE: What does playing football at Community Christian mean to you?AE: Playing football at CCS has given me the […]
Community Christian’s James Peterson – Football Spotlight – Presented by 5D Training

Community Christian School’s James Peterson By Mike Moguin It’s always a treat when people are familiar with the athletic teams at your school, especially when you and your friends are contributing to its success. That is what James Peterson would like to see for the sports at Community Christian School, where he plays football and […]
Community Christian’s Carson Rehkop – Football Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman

Community Christian’s Carson Rehkop By Bryce McKinnis Carson Rehkop inherited his mother’s determination. “The never-quit attitude she gave to any task at hand, the hard work she put into everything was super inspiring for everyone,” said Rehkop, a sophomore football, basketball and soccer player at Community Christian School in Norman. Christina Rehkop died unexpectedly last […]
Norman’s McKinzi Maddocks – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Landers Auto Group

Norman’s McKinzi Maddocks By Elizabeth Contreras Already primed and ready to play college softball in Hutchinson, Kansas, senior McKinzi Maddocks is closing out her final season at Norman High School with determination, gratitude, and big goals for the future. Maddocks began playing softball in the 8th grade and has since developed into a dependable middle […]
Norman North’s Tate Bryan – Football Spotlight – Presented by Hey Day of Norman

Norman North’s Tate Bryan By Elizabeth Contreras Football started in fourth grade for this Norman North safety, but it was his mom who showed him what greatness really looks like. Junior Tate Bryan credits his mother as his biggest influence, citing her profound example for his mentality now. “She set the standard on how to […]
Q&A with Norman North’s Mason James – Football Spotlight – Presented by Vision Bank

Q&A with Norman North’s Mason James By Bryce McKinnis VYPE: How do you expect to back up a junior season in which you had over 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns? Mason James: Work and train harder than I did last year and take advantage of my opportunities. VYPE: What do you believe makes you unique […]