Q&A with Del City’s Athletic Director Robert Jones – Presented by Bruce Shook State Farm
Del City’s AD Robert Jones VYPE: When did you take over as AD, and what was your professional background prior to this position? Robert Jones: I took over as the AD/Head Football position in 2021. My professional background prior to taking the position was defensive coordinator for Del City HS, Head Boys Track for Del City HS, […]
Carl Albert’s Austin Johnson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Performance Course
Carl Albert’s Austin Johnson Austin Johnson has a simple philosophy on the basketball court: find a way. As a junior varsity basketball player for the Carl Albert High School Titans, the versatile guard-post hybrid has spent his high school career learning to use every tool available to him. Bigger than most perimeter players but quick-minded […]
Carl Albert’s Ily Strickland – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Performance Course
Carl Albert’s Ily Strickland Carl Albert High School senior Ily Strickland still remembers what it took to earn a varsity spot as a freshman. With 13 golfers competing for places, Strickland said she had to rank in the top eight to make the Lady Titans team. She earned the spot and helped Carl Albert win […]
Luther’s Bray Mussyal – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Luther
Luther’s Bray Mussyal Bray Mussyal has embraced the role that comes with being a senior at Luther High School, carrying himself as a steady presence for the Lions as a varsity shortstop and pitcher. His game is shaped as much by poise and discipline as by talent, and those around him have helped form the […]
Blanchard’s Braxton Turner – Golf Spotlight – Presented by H&H Plumbing & Utilities, Inc.
Blanchard’s Braxton Turner Blanchard High School sophomore Braxton Turner is still early in his high school golf career, but he already carries the mindset of a seasoned player. Inspired by legends, driven by discipline and surrounded by close friends on the course, he is working to turn potential into consistent results for the Lions boys golf program. Turner, […]
Lindsay’s Ella Tolman – Golf Spotlight – Presented by T&T Forklift Service Inc.,
Lindsay’s Ella Tolman When Ella Tolman isn’t navigating the fairways for Lindsay High School’s girls golf team, the junior is likely competing in a different arena entirely — flanking bucking bulls as a junior stock contractor for the American Bucking Bull Inc. It’s an unusual combination of pursuits, but for Tolman, both require the same dedication […]
Washington’s Ganon Springer – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Hal Smith Restaurants
Washington’s Ganon Springer Washington High junior golfer Ganon Springer traces his love for the game back to family. He credits his grandfather, whom he calls “Grandpa Cobb,” for first putting a club in his hands and for showing him what hard work looks like on and off the course. “I would say my grandpa Cobb, […]
Jones’ Nash Pinto – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Blue and Gold Sausage
Jones’ Nash Pinto Jones High School junior Nash Pinto has built a reputation as a versatile varsity baseball player who measures success by more than what happens between the lines. A shortstop, second baseman and pitcher for the Longhorns, Pinto said one of his proudest accomplishments so far was earning first-team all-district honors as a […]
9 Questions with Choctaw’s Anna Malaske – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Central
Choctaw’s Anna Malaske VYPE: Anna, what position are you playing in softball this year? Anna Malaske: I play centerfield, outfield and second base. VYPE: Now that you’re a senior, tell us what your favorite memory is as a student-athlete at Choctaw HS. AM: The memory I am most proud of is winning a state title […]
Choctaw’s Caylin Foster – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Central
Choctaw’s Caylin Foster Choctaw High School senior Caylin Foster has earned her place in the Lady Yellowjackets’ varsity soccer lineup, and she carries that role with pride, perspective and gratitude. Foster, who plays primarily as a holding midfielder, said her path to the field did not come easily. “I play mainly at the 6,” Foster […]