US Grant’s Abby Combs – Athlete Spotlight
Head coach Stormy Griffith continues to build a culture of working hard to achieve goals at US Grant High School. Abby Combs is a senior combo guard playing for coach Griffith. This year Combs was selected as a VYPE Top 100 player and is competing for the title of Miss Basketball Oklahoma this season. “Abby […]
Edmond Memorial’s Payton Burk – Athlete Spotlight
Coach Rachel Crabaugh said Payton Burk is, “bound for greatness on and off the court.” The head coach of the Lady Bulldogs recognizes qualities in the senior that translate on and beyond the court. “She has been a true leader throughout this past summer and offseason for a team that has lost both of the […]
Crescent’s Trinity Webster – Athlete Spotlight
By Bryce McKinnis Trinity Webster grew up as many do in small-town Oklahoma: playing pickup basketball in her driveway. Unlike many others, however, she had a worthy sparring partner, and they’re both better today for it. “My cousin, Chez [South] has been one of my biggest inspirations throughout the years,” Webster said. “We were raised […]
Crescent’s Chezdon South – Athlete Spotlight
By Elizabeth Contreras Crescent High School’s standout guard Chezdon South grew up in a household where basketball was constantly present. With a team that prides itself on resilience and hard work, South has emerged as a cornerstone of Crescent’s success. Now a key asset on the tight-knit Crescent team, he is known for a dynamic […]
Cashion’s Parker Mitchell – Athlete Spotlight
Cashion High School senior Parker Mitchell hits the court as the only returning starter for the Wildcats basketball team this season. Last year he averaged 17.6 points per game and four assists per game, as well as scoring 20 or more points in 15 games. The Wildcats had a strong run last year with a […]
Q&A with Del City Cheer & Coach Ashley Beeson – Presented by Bobby Lewis – State Farm Insurance
VYPE: Coach Beeson, what do you love most about this season? Ashley Beeson: I have loved the squad’s determination to get better and their hard work through all the adversity they’ve faced. Their resilience and drive have been amazing to watch. I’ve also loved seeing how close they’ve become! They’ve truly turned into a family […]
Midwest City’s Kenyon “K.B.” Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bobby Lewis – State Farm Insurance
By Mike Moguin When Kenyon “K.B” Brown looks back on his sophomore basketball campaign last year at Midwest City, he cherishes the memories of “Earning a varsity spot and helping my team make it to state,” he said. When K.B., as he is known, says state, he is referring to the Class 5A boys state […]
Midwest City’s Brooklyn Henderson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shining Star Learning Academy
Midwest City Freshman Brooklyn Henderson first stepped into basketball because of someone very close to her. “What got me into basketball is my brother, former Midwest City high school champion for 2024 Roy Henderson III,” she explained. Watching him succeed made her want to follow in his path, and she has carried that motivation into […]
Carl Albert’s Zoie Johnson -Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Triple Elite
By Mike Moguin Making the varsity squad as an athlete in any sport is a big deal. That is the case for Carl Albert High School’s Zoie Johnson, who is just a freshman for the Titans. “It is an accompaniment that I am most proud of,” said Johnson, who also plays tennis at CAHS. Playing at […]
Carl Albert’s Crawford Sisters, Annabel & Brynli – Presented by Triple Elite
By Elizabeth Contreras Stepping onto the varsity court intimidates most underclassmen. For Carl Albert sisters Annabel and Brynli Crawford, it felt natural. The two freshmen have been playing side by side their entire lives, and now, sharing the varsity floor together has only strengthened that comfort level. Annabel said having her sister beside her makes […]