Bethel’s Ava Gascon – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shawnee Beauty and Barber College
At Bethel High School, senior Ava Gascon has built a reputation as an intense competitor, a dependable leader, and an athlete who plays with purpose in everything she does. As a two-sport standout, roaming the outfield for the Lady Wildcats softball team and commanding the floor as a point guard in basketball, Gascon has embraced […]
Meeker’s Aiden Hessman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Randy Bowen Chevrolet GMC
Meeker Public Schools senior Aiden Hessman has built his high school legacy on versatility, drive, and a steady commitment to doing things the right way. A two-sport athlete in basketball and golf, Hessman embraces the challenge of competing year-round, always willing to play “a little bit of everything” when his team needs him. That team-first […]
Meeker’s Anna Standlee – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Pure Nutrition Shawnee & Sand Creek Farm
Momentum can define a senior season, and for Meeker standout Anna Standlee, that momentum comes from the goals she refuses to compromise on. As she steps into her final year wearing a Meeker uniform, she’s driven by purpose. “My personal goal this year is to make All State and be a leader on and off […]
Strothers Michael Kanard – Basketball Spotlight
For Strother senior Michael Kanard, basketball is more than a sport; it’s a promise. A promise to work hard, stay disciplined, and make his family proud. As a small forward for the Mustangs, Michael has grown into a reliable leader whose game reflects years of dedication, long weeks of training, and countless AAU weekends spent […]
Putnam City North’s Jayla Constant – Athlete Spotlight
Coming off a state championship, Putnam City North and head coach Logan Martin are poised for another big year thanks to dynamic players like Jayla Constant. Now a senior, Constant and her teammates are not resting on the success of last season. “My favorite moment is when we won a state championship after a hard […]
Heritage Hall’s Braelon Bradshaw – Athlete Basketball – Presented by Friendly Circle Child Development Center
Is there a better nickname in Oklahoma high school basketball than “boogie?” The answer is no. That’s the nickname of Heritage Hall junior Braelon “Boogie” Bradshaw, a 6-foot-6 hybrid forward who transferred to Heritage Hall and is ready to make his presence felt as a Charger. Bradshaw said his teammates at Heritage Hall are focused […]
Heritage Hall’s Laney Venables – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Center for Women’s Health
A single page is not enough space to talk about Heritage Hall’s Laney Venables. Her passion for the game of basketball and her love for her teammates are two reasons her teammates love competing with her on the court and being a friend off the court. “What I love most about my team at Heritage […]
Oklahoma Christian School’s James Huffmyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salt Real Estate
By Elizabeth Contreras Confidence is not something James Huffmyer turns on when the ball tips. It’s something he carries with him, built through preparation, faith, and an understanding that fear has no place on the court. Whether he’s attacking the rim, locking in defensively, or stepping into whatever role his team needs, Huffmyer plays with […]
Q&A with Christian Heritage’s Sam Sherrer – Presented by Danielle Hill – Shelter Insurance
By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What first drew you to basketball, and how long have you been playing?Sam Sherrer: My parents put me in basketball really early, and I enjoyed it so much that it stuck. VYPE: How would you describe your playing style or your role on the team?SS: I would say my playing style […]
Edmond Memorial’s Keegan Baker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Land Run Links
By Mike Moguin Keegan Baker has been hailed by her coach as one of the top players in the class, the Edmond Memorial High School senior softball pitcher knows her boundaries when she is on the mound. “The best advice I have been given is to control what you can control,” Baker said. “You can’t […]