Blanchard’s Brinley Abbott – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs Welding & Fabrication

Blanchard’s Brinley Abbott By Ivy Knapp Volleyball has been a big part of Brinley Abbott’s life since the seventh grade. As a setter, she has grown greatly on the court. Volleyball has taught her many valuable skills and brought her lifelong friendships along the way. “What I enjoy most is being part of a team,” […]
Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs Welding & Fabrication

Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs You may know Kylann Dobbs for her spectacular talent on the Blanchard High School basketball court, but her talent in another hardwood sport rivals even that of her hoops mastery. “Volleyball helps me stay in shape for basketball,” said Dobbs, a senior. “There really aren’t that many similarities, but both sports are […]
Newcastle’s TJ Bradford – Football Spotlight – Presented by Core Orthodontics

TJ Bradford – Newcastle By Bryce McKinnis TJ Bradford was almost not part of Newcastle High School’s eight-game winning streak last season. “I hurt my ankle early in my junior year,” Bradford, now a senior running back for the Racers, explained. “I didn’t know how long I would be out.” Amid Bradford’s injury, the Racers […]
Community Christian’s James Peterson – Football Spotlight – Presented by 5D Training

Community Christian School’s James Peterson By Mike Moguin It’s always a treat when people are familiar with the athletic teams at your school, especially when you and your friends are contributing to its success. That is what James Peterson would like to see for the sports at Community Christian School, where he plays football and […]
Community Christian’s Carson Rehkop – Football Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman

Community Christian’s Carson Rehkop By Bryce McKinnis Carson Rehkop inherited his mother’s determination. “The never-quit attitude she gave to any task at hand, the hard work she put into everything was super inspiring for everyone,” said Rehkop, a sophomore football, basketball and soccer player at Community Christian School in Norman. Christina Rehkop died unexpectedly last […]
Norman’s McKinzi Maddocks – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Landers Auto Group

Norman’s McKinzi Maddocks By Elizabeth Contreras Already primed and ready to play college softball in Hutchinson, Kansas, senior McKinzi Maddocks is closing out her final season at Norman High School with determination, gratitude, and big goals for the future. Maddocks began playing softball in the 8th grade and has since developed into a dependable middle […]
Q&A with Norman North’s Mason James – Football Spotlight – Presented by Vision Bank

Q&A with Norman North’s Mason James By Bryce McKinnis VYPE: How do you expect to back up a junior season in which you had over 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns? Mason James: Work and train harder than I did last year and take advantage of my opportunities. VYPE: What do you believe makes you unique […]
Norman’s Millie Ray – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Genesis of Norman

Norman’s Millie Ray Millie Ray is looking forward to her senior year of Pom Squad at Norman High. It’s her fourth year on the Pom squad, and now she’s stepping into the role of captain, something she’s worked toward since she first joined the team. “Being a student-athlete is about more than performing,” Millie said. […]
Q&A with Southmoore’s Ryan Walker – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Christian Brothers Automotive

Q&A with Moore’s Ryan Walker VYPE: Ryan, what do you love most about your team and teammates at Southmoore? Ryan Walker: I love the culture and determination that our team has. VYPE: When did you first start running? RW: I first started running in 5th grade at the Moore Elementary Track meet. VYPE: Who inspires […]
Southmoore’s Aidan Hobbs – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Gregory’s Sporting Goods

Southmoore’s Aidan Hobbs Cross country runners compete against the crowd of fellow runners at the meet and they compete against themselves, pushing their limits for faster times while silencing the voice in their head and the pain in their bodies. Southmoore High School’s Aidan Hobbs is a senior this season and his goals may seem […]