Deer Creek’s Paityn Jones – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salon W
Most incoming freshmen at the Class 6A or 5A varsity levels are simply trying to find their way to the gym and not make mistakes. For Deer Creek’s Paityn Jones, the goal is to help the team win now in any way possible. Her confidence as a player has shown her teammates and upperclassmen that […]
Bethel Lady Wildcats – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Eric’s Pharmacy
BETHEL LADY WILDCATS Coach: TARA SATTERFIELD 2024-25 Record: 15-14 OUTLOOK The cupboards are full for head coach Tara Satterfield and the Lady Wildcats. “With all five starters returning and healthy, and some added depth from the freshmen class, we are working hard with some big goals in front us. This team is locked in and […]
Q&A with Shawnee’s Aidon Siqueiros – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Eric’s Pharmacy
Shawnee’s Aidon Siqueiros VYPE Top 100 selectee Aidon Siqueiros is a two-year starter at Shawnee High School and a player who can score at all three levels. We caught up with the senior to find out more about the guy coach Johnson calls his, “Swiss-Army knife.” VYPE: What grade are you in this year? Aidon […]
Shawnee’s Angel Tehauno – Basketball Spotlight
Some players measure a season by stats. For Shawnee’s Angel Tehauno, the measurement is much simpler: progress. He sums up his mindset in one sentence— “My personal goal this season is just to improve every day. I want to grow in all areas of my game, stay consistent, and get better each time I step […]
Holdenville’s Tenetke Lowe – Basketball Spotlight
Leadership isn’t defined by age, stats, or spotlight moments—it’s defined by how you carry yourself when others are watching. For Holdenville junior Tenetke Lowe, being that example is the foundation of his season. As he puts it, he wants to “be a better example to others on the team and help the team go further […]
Holdenville’s Russell “R.J.” Lowe Jr. – Basketball Spotlight
Great competitors often separate themselves long before the scoreboard does, and for Holdenville sophomore Russell “R.J.” Lowe Jr., that edge begins with the goals he sets for himself. As he puts it plainly, “be a great teammate, average 20 points and take a lot of charges.” R.J. brings that mentality into a Holdenville locker room […]
Shawnee’s Daley Rice – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Veriscapes Design Group
Shawnee’s Daley Rice By Elizabeth Contreras Shawnee High School senior Daley Rice found herself constantly immersed in basketball from an early age. Influenced by her sister, Rice has been playing since the first grade. “I was first drawn to basketball when my sister started playing in 7th grade, and since then I’ve always been surrounded […]
Dale’s Skylar Anderson – Basketball Spotlight
Dale High School senior Skylar Anderson has built her reputation on grit, discipline, and an unwavering drive to be great. As the point guard for the Lady Pirates, Skylar is the engine that keeps her team moving, motivated by one powerful thought: her fear of being average. That mindset has fueled countless hours of extra […]
Dale’s Daley Lang – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Clint Parker & Associates, PLLC
Few athletes in Oklahoma carry a résumé as decorated, or a competitive fire as fierce, as Dale High School senior Daley Lang. A dual-sport standout in basketball and softball, Daley has carved out a legacy built on relentless effort, championship moments, and the drive to honor the people who motivate her most. Daley plays right […]
Deer Creek’s Adriana Radinovic – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Andrew Ruiz – Shelter Insurance
By Ivy Knapp For Adriana Radinovic, basketball began simply because of her height, but it quickly became something she truly enjoyed. Now a Deer Creek junior playing forward and center, she’s grown into her role on the court and loves the freedom that comes with her position. “I love being able to move freely,” she […]