Norman’s Mia Franco – Soccer Spotlight – Genesis of Norman
Norman’s Mia Franco Norman High School junior varsity soccer player Mia Franco brings steady leadership, quiet confidence and a team-first mindset to a program looking to build on one of its strongest seasons in recent history. The Norman High girls soccer team is coming off an exciting run to the state quarterfinals and returns a […]
Norman North’s Kyler Lester – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Hey Day
Norman North’s Kyler Lester Norman North High School wrestler Kyler Lester has built his reputation on discipline, toughness and a genuine love for his team, traits that have helped him emerge as a key contributor in the Timberwolves’ lineup. Lester competes at 138 pounds and embraces the demanding culture of the Norman North wrestling room, […]
Norman North’s Charles Copus – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Vision Bank
Norman North’s Charles Copus Norman North High School catcher Charles Copus has emerged as a steadying presence behind the plate, a vocal leader whose energy and poise help set the tone for the Timberwolves’ varsity baseball team. Whether he is guiding a pitcher through a tense inning or feeding off the dugout’s noise in a […]
Norman’s Rylie Hillis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Ritter, Shelter Insurance
Norman’s Rylie Hillis By Mike Moguin Rylie Hillis is active in both wrestling and softball, thriving in both as a sophomore at Norman High School “The best advice I’ve gotten is that nothing is ever given,” Hillis said. “You have to work towards what you want to earn it.” She has earned quite a lot […]
Q&A with Norman’s Owen Abshure – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by David Ritter, shelter Insurance
Norman’s Owen Abshure VYPE: Owen, what weight are you wrestling and hard are the workouts and practice? Owen Abshure: I’m wrestling at 215 and some days the workouts are the worst, and some are technique. VYPE: What’s been the biggest improvement in your game coming into the new season? OA: My biggest improvement is working […]
Norman’s Elle Lockhart – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Norman
Norman’s Elle Lockhart Junior midfielder Elle Lockhart has become a steady presence for Norman High School’s girls soccer team, a three-year varsity starter whose versatility and work ethic anchor the Tigers in the middle of the field. Her impact shows up in the way she covers ground, reads the game and quietly leads teammates on […]
Mount St. Mary’s Will Grayson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Five Iron Golf Oklahoma
Mount St. Mary’s Will Grayson Mount St. Mary senior Will Grayson has learned that the most important pitch is always the next one. The left-hander anchors the Rockets’ varsity baseball staff with a calm, competitive presence on the mound and a mindset he calls a “Pitch One” mentality. Grayson’s primary position is pitcher, though he […]
Moore’s Maddox Mchenry – Swim Spotlight – Presented by Scott Smith-Shelter Insurance
Moore’s Maddox Mchenry VYPE: Maddox, what events do you compete in with the Moore swim team? Maddox Mchenry: I swim in the 50 freestyle, the 100 freestyle, the 100 breast, and i also swim in our relays that is the medley relay and our 200 free relay. VYPE: What grade are you in this year? […]
Moore’s Slaydon Williams – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Scott Smith-Shelter Insurance
Moore’s Slaydon Williams By Mike Moguin Moore freshman Slaydon “Keaolani” Williams has a history of success on the mat and is already off to a good start in his young high school career. If there is one person he credits his success to, it would be a mentor from an early grade. “My second-grade teacher, […]
Southmoore’s Ethan Parrish – Baseball Spotlight
Southmoore’s Ethan Parrish By Mike Moguin When Ethan Parrish managed to earn the role as starting catcher for the Southmoore baseball varsity squad as a freshman last spring, he considered it his biggest sporting accomplishment. He also got to start the home opener. Parrish gives credit for his success to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. […]