9Q’s with Norman’s Ethan Vinson – Presented by Norman Hyundai
VYPE: Ethan, how long have you played baseball? Ethan Vinson: For about 10 years now. VYPE: What first got you interested in the sport? EV: My parents put me in soccer and then they eventually put me in T-ball and I’ve been in love with the sport ever since. VYPE: Do you have a favorite […]
Norman’s JD Thumann Ready for the Next Chapter – Presented by Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Norman
Competitive swim taught JD Thumann that a person’s results are a direct reflection of what they invest. “This is a tough sport and you have to invest the time. Twice a day practice, extra gym time, sleep and recovery, nutrition. All of it matters. Doing this for years is what produces the results,” he says. […]
Norman’s Kaida Bradley Makes Headlines at State – Presented by Genesis/Hyundai of Norman
VYPE caught up with the record breaker to get her thoughts on the season and what it was like competing and breaking records at the state meet. VYPE: Kaida, what grade are you in and when did you start swimming competitively? Kaida Bradley: I am in 11th grade, and I started swimming competitively at six […]
Norman’s Gabby Beck- Swimming Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman
Norman’s Gabby Beck Norman High School junior Gabby Beck is excited for another great season in the pool. Swimming the breaststroke and butterfly, Beck said she loves making great memories with her teammates. “My best strokes are breaststroke and butterfly. At meets, I usually swim the 100-yard breaststroke and butterfly. I started competing in swimming […]
Norman’s Rush Herzog – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jeffery Deisering – Farmers Insurance
Norman High School’s Rush Herzog is one busy student-athlete. A member of the varsity baseball team and a member of the FFA chapter at school, Herzog balances athletics and with FFA while maintaining his schoolwork. Now a sophomore, Herzog said he started playing baseball when he was six years old as a pitcher in a […]
Norman Area Players to Watch – Baseball through Track – Presented by Premier Healthcare
Baseball Preston Baublit – Norman Preston is speedy, super athletic, and the ideal leadoff hitter. Preston can hit for average, play small ball, and hit the ball out of the yard. He has been blessed with a lot of athletic talent and also works hard outside of practice to get batter. This offseason he has […]
2025 Tiger Baseball Team Preview – Presented by Genesis/Hyundai of Norman
Head coach Cody Merrell is expecting his team to play hard and continue to develop as the season gets underway. With a full roster of talented returning starters and a new crop of young players eager to prove themselves, the 2025 season could be a good one for the Tigers. “Half of our lineup is […]
Q&A with Keeley Parks of Norman & Seleh Harmon of Norman North – Presented by Vision Bank
VYPE: Both of you are seniors this year so tell me who inspires you on and off the court? Keeley Parks: My mom inspires me because of her hard work and her kindness. Seleh Harmon: My mom and my dad inspire me the most because they have taught me everything I know. VYPE: Give us […]
2024-2025 Norman Lady Tigers Basketball – Presented by David Ritter – Shelter Insurance
Coach: Frankie Parks 23-24 Record: 17-10 OUTLOOK The lineup for the Lady Tigers will look familiar to the Norman faithful. With great experience on the court, the Lady Tigers are poised for good year on the court. “We are returning all five starters and have added three impact transfers. The 2024 Gatorade Player of the […]
2024-2025 Norman Tigers Basketball – Presented by David Ritter – Shelter Insurance
Coach: Cory Cole 23-24 Record: 21-6 OUTLOOK As the Tigers enter the 2024-25 season, head coach Cory Cole is pleased to have several starters back. Building team chemistry is a priority as the Tiger undertake a challenging schedule. “We return four starters and several three and four year players. Our culture and chemistry is strong […]