Heritage Hall’s Blakely Lamb – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by EÔTÉ Coffee

Heritage Hall’s Blakely Lamb Heritage Hall junior cheerleader Blakely Lamb has learned that the work fans never see often matters the most. Long before Friday night lights flicker on, she is already deep into preparation, investing time, energy and focus into a sport that has become a defining part of her high school experience. Lamb […]
Heritage Hall’s Sloane Travis – Cheer Spotlight

Heritage Hall’s Sloane Travis Heritage Hall senior cheerleader Sloane Travis has spent much of her life on the Chargers’ sideline, but her impact stretches far beyond sharp motions and game-day smiles. As a captain and main base on the cheer squad, she has become a steady presence teammates rely on for leadership, encouragement and example. […]
U.S. Grant’s Dalia Perez – Cheer Team Spotlight – Presented by All About Now Photography

U.S. Grant’s Dalia Perez U.S. Grant High School junior Dalia Perez is easy to spot on the sideline. She is the co-captain leading the Generals cheer squad with a steady voice, sharp motions and a commitment that stretches far beyond Friday nights. Perez, an 11th grader, has embraced the responsibility that comes with wearing the co-captain title. She […]
9 Questions with Blanchard’s Cate Collingbourne – e-Sports Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Rayburn Insurance Agency LLC

Blanchard’s Cate Collingbourne VYPE: Cate, what game do you compete in and what grade are you in this year? Cate Collingbourne: I’ve been competing for the Overwatch team since my sophomore year. I’m currently a senior. VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates at BHS? CC: I love that teammates are […]
Blanchard’s Addison Schmidt – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Rayburn Insurance Agency LLC

Blanchard’s Addison Schmidt Addison Schmidt did not grow up as a longtime soccer player, but the Blanchard High School senior has quickly become part of the foundation of the Lady Lions varsity program. Schmidt, who plays mainly forward or striker and sometimes center back, said her path in the sport is still new. She started […]
Tuttle’s Jett McCoy – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Rhonda Littleton Insurance Agency

Tuttle’s Jett McCoy Jett McCoy has built his final high school year around competition, gratitude and the standards that come with representing Tuttle High School. The Tuttle senior is a varsity baseball player who handles several roles on the field. “My positions are mainly third base with a little outfield and first base,” McCoy said. […]
9 Questions with Tuttle’s Jackson Johnson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Rhonda Littleton Insurance Agency

Tuttle’s Jackson Johnson VYPE: Jackson, what grade are you in and what position do you play for the baseball team? Jackson Johnson: I’m a senior and I play pitcher and center field. VYPE: What accomplishment on the field are the proudest of during your career at THS? JJ: Winning a state championship starting as a […]
Tuttle’s Hunter Watson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Rhonda Littleton Insurance Agency

Tuttle’s Hunter Watson At Tuttle High School, Hunter Watson carries himself like someone who understands what winning means — and what it costs to get there. The senior varsity baseball player, who contributes as a right-handed pitcher and first baseman, said one of his proudest moments came early in his high school career when the […]
Newcastle’s Cayden Viss – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Core Orthodontics

Newcastle’s Cayden Viss Newcastle High School varsity golfer Cayden Viss did not begin his athletic journey on the links. He found golf after a heart diagnosis during his freshman year forced him to step away from motocross, a change that could have stalled his competitive drive but instead revealed a new path. “I started playing […]
Choctaw’s Samantha Williams – Golf Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank – Community Bank

Choctaw’s Samantha Williams Choctaw High School senior Samantha Williams has spent the past three years building her game and her confidence as a varsity golfer, leaning on a support system she says has shaped her both on and off the course. Williams, who has played golf for four years total, said her time with the […]