Athlete Spotlight with Shawnee’s Jax Martin – Presented by RibCrib BBQ
In the middle of the pitch, where the game slows down and decisions matter most, you’ll usually find Jax Martin. The Shawnee High School junior lives in the midfield, breaking up attacks, starting counters, and quietly steering his team’s rhythm. For club, he’s shifted between winger and midfield, but no matter where he lines up, […]
Piedmont’s Jack Guinn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by F&M Bank Oklahoma
Piedmont High School outfielder Jack Guinn leans on lifelong bonds, family legacy and a love for science as he helps anchor one of the state’s tightest baseball clubs. The right fielder says the connection he has with his teammates is at the heart of Piedmont’s success.“This team is extremely tight knit,” Guinn said. “We’ve been […]
SNU’s Bridget Goodknight – Student Spotlight – Presented by SNU’s Educational Leadership
SNU’s Bridget Goodknight Current varsity cheer coach and ENG I, Pre-AP ENG I and ENG II teacher at Chouteau High School, Bridget Goodknight received her master’s degree from Southern Nazarene University and is using it to advance her career and serve her students. “A master’s degree opens up so many doors for me. I have […]
SNU’s Connor Kelly – Student Spotlight – Presented by SNU Sports Management
SNU’s Connor Kelly After spending receiving an undergraduate degree in Secondary Education and playing four years of college rugby at Montana State University, Connor Kelly made the decision to pursue a master’s degree at Southern Nazarene University. “Returning to school to get a master’s degree was in a lot of ways an avenue for me […]
North Rock Creek’s Jace Plumb – Baseball Spotlight
North Rock Creek’s Jace Plumb By Rose Hutchins Jace Plumb, a Senior at North Rock Creek High School, is a talented athlete competing in both baseball and basketball. On the diamond, Plumb makes his biggest impact as a pitcher, first baseman, and center fielder, using his wide range of skills and abilities to control the […]
Community Christian School’s Carson Rehkop – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman
Community Christian School’s Carson Rehkop By Mike Moguin Leadership is a big responsibility in sports, and that is something Carson Rehkop has picked up on quickly, early in his high school athletic career. “Sports have taught me different ways to lead and how to work with others through hard things,” said the Norman Community Christian […]
Q&A with Northwest Classen’s Athletic Director Chris Vandersypen – Presented by Southern Nazarene University
VYPE: When did you take over as AD, and what was your professional background prior to this position? Chris Vandersypen: 2019. Football, Wrestling, Soccer, and Track coach previously. VYPE: Why is community support essential to an athletic department? CV: Community support benefits the Athletic Department in fundraising, ticket sales, and resource acquisitions. VYPE: What should […]
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 […]
El Reno’s Luke Lemke – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Johnnie’s Hamburgers & Coneys
El Reno’s Luke Lemke By Trina Walker From the adrenaline-filled highs to gut-wrenching lows, soccer is packed with emotion. It is a challenging game that can change in an instant. Luke Lemke says the mixture of feelings he experiences during a soccer match is what he loves most about the game. Lemke is a junior at El […]
Q&A with Community Christian School’s Destin Edwards – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Rayburn, Shelter Insurance
Community Christian School’s Destin Edwards VYPE: Destin, what position are you playing for CCS and what’s the most difficult thing about that position? Destin Edwards: Point guard and the hardest part is handling the ball when teams are guarding full court or trapping. VYPE: What’s been the biggest improvement in your game coming into the […]