Washington’s Hudson Gann – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Gregory’s Sporting Goods

Washington’s Hudson Gann By Ivy Knapp For Hudson Gann, basketball has always felt like something that came naturally to him, even back when he was just shooting around in the driveway with his dad. Now a sophomore at Washington High School, he says those early moments of working to continuously get better are what first […]
Q&A with Washington’s Cole Beard – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Central Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Washington’s Cole Beard VYPE: Cole, tell us what’s been the biggest surprise of your prep basketball career? Cole Beard: I have had my ups and downs throughout my career, along with heartbreak. If I stay focused and confident, then can lead to greater things and being one of the starting 5 this year. VYPE: What […]
Washington’s Laney Gay – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Central Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Washington’s Laney Gay By Ivy Knapp Senior Laney Gay has grown up in Washington, so being a student-athlete here means even more to her. Since she’s lived in the community her whole life, she feels a strong connection to the school and the people around her. Being an athlete at Washington is something she truly […]
Minco’s Aden Brummell – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Miller Excavation

Minco’s Aden Brummell By Mike Moguin Sacrifice of self is a value senior Aden Brummell said he has learned through playing both basketball and football at Minco. “The team’s needs are more important than my own,” Brummell said. His most memorable high school sports moment that he likes to look back on was just last […]
Q&A with Southmoore’s Brayden Smith – Basketball Spotlight – Presented Hey Day Fun

Southmoore’s Brayden Smith VYPE: Brayden, what are you looking forward to the most this season? Brayden Smith: I am looking forward to seeing how we do as a team because everyone has been working hard in the off season and I am excited to see how we stack up against all of the other teams. VYPE: […]
Norman North’s Jemerie Brister – Swim Spotlight – Presented by Hey Day Fun

Norman North’s Jemerie Brister By Ivy Knapp For Jemerie Brister, swimming has been a constant in her life for as long as she can remember. She’s been in the sport for 13 years, and it all started for a reason close to home. “I was jealous of my siblings who got to swim in the swim […]
Q&A with Community Christian School’s Lucas Turner – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman

Community Christian School’s Lucas Turner VYPE: Lucas, what grade are you in this year and what position are you playing? Lucas Turner: I am a senior this year and either play the 2 or the 3. VYPE: Which teammate is the most vocal and who keeps everyone laughing? LT: I think I might be the […]
Norman’s Avery Ragland – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman

Norman’s Avery Ragland By Ivy Knapp Norman basketball player Avery Ragland has been a part of basketball for many years. She started playing when she was five years old when her parents signed her up for a small co-ed league at their local community center. Her passion began young and shaped her into the athlete […]
Little Axe’s Esteban Calderon – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Little Axe’s Esteban Calderon By Mike Moguin Scoring over 1,000 points in basketball is a huge accomplishment. So, reaching that level makes Little Axe senior Esteban Calderon his favorite high school memory on the hardwood. Known as “Bon” to his teammates and everyone else at school, Calderon also plays football and runs track for Little Axe. […]
Little Axe Coach – Shandelle Self – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram or Norman

Little Axe Cheer By Mike Moguin Shandelle Self has devoted most of her life to the sport of cheerleading for Little Axe High School. She was on the squad as a student in her school days, and has been coaching younger cheerleaders for nearly the past quarter-century. “I loved supporting all athletes, showing school spirit, […]