Luther’s Tinsley Wiley – Basketball Spotlight
Some freshmen arrive on campus simply happy to adjust. Luther’s Tinsley Wiley arrived ready to compete. Even in her first year of high-school basketball, she knows exactly what she wants and how she plans to get there. As she puts it, “My personal goals this season are to become a complete player and leader to […]
Strothers De’Angelo Fixico – Basketball Spotlight
Every season introduces a new player ready to rise, and for Strother freshman De’Angelo Fixico, this year is all about proving what hard work and hunger can build. His goals are as bold as his ambition, reflecting a young athlete already thinking bigger. “My personal goals this season is to start one of the games […]
Dale’s Shelby Haysmer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Streets, LLC
By: Amina Washington Shelby Haysmer is a freshman attending Dale High School, playing basketball for the Lady Pirates. She grew up watching older girls play basketball and knew it was something she wanted to do. Now that she’s become a player, she appreciates the fact that she can now play for little kids, inspiring them […]
Holdenville’s Rowdy Elkins – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Wright Water
Some athletes step into a season intent on doing more than scoring points—they aim to shape the culture of their team. For Holdenville sophomore Rowdy Elkins, this year is about stepping into that bigger purpose. As he puts it, his personal goals are simple but defining: “To become a leader of our team and evolve […]
Choctaw’s Aliyah Duval – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Central
Choctaw’s Aliyah Duval By Trina Walker Aliyah Duval is proud to represent Choctaw High School basketball because she knows she is representing a program with high standards. This pushes her to be the best she can be, both academically and athletically. Duval is a senior at CHS with confidence in her abilities on the basketball […]
Washington’s Kelby Beller & Preslee Johnson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co
Washington’s Kelby Beller & Preslee Johnson Kelby Dawn Beller and Preslee Johnson are seniors at Washington High School who have a long history of playing basketball together. Their journey started in elementary school, making them a strong duo on the court. Beller is a point guard and Johnson is a shooting guard. Beller enjoys creating shots for her […]
Purcell’s Rylee Peoples – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Abby Sizelove – Shelter Insurance
Purcell’s Rylee Peoples By Ivy Knapp Purcell’s Rylee Peoples has been playing basketball since she was a little girl. She started playing in kindergarten after someone asked her to join, and she’s loved the game ever since. Now in high school, she loves her role as shooting guard. She likes this position because it allows […]
Washington’s Creed Barrett – Football Spotlight – Presented by Abby Sizelove- Shelter Insurance
Washington’s Creed Barrett By Ivy Knapp Washington football player, Creed Barrett, has grown up around the sport. He still remembers the moment that pulled him toward football. “I started playing football in 3rd grade, and I used to watch my dad’s highlights when I was little,” he said. “That really is what made me want […]
Q&A with Purcell’s Lili Del Torro – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Gregory’s Sporting Goods
Purcell’s Lili Del Torro VYPE: Lili, what position are you playing on the varsity basketball team at Purcell High School? Lili Del Torro: I am playing the point guard position. VYPE: Which current or former teammate left an impression on you? LDT: Hadleigh Harp left a big impression on me. She was a great leader […]
Q&A with Washington’s Evan Wells – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Gregory’s Sporting Goods
Washington’s Evan Wells VYPE: What is your favorite part about basketball and why? Evan Wells: My favorite part of basketball is the teamwork moments like when you’re in a fast break and there is perfect passing that ends in an easy bucket. VYPE: What life lessons or skills has your sport taught you that you use in your […]