Choctaw’s Payton Carrillo – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Bobby Lewis – State Farm Insurance Agent

Choctaw’s Payton Carrillo For Payton Carrillo, four years of varsity softball at Choctaw High School have been about far more than the game itself. The senior shortstop and utility player for the Lady Yellowjackets has spent her entire high school career on the varsity diamond — and along the way, she earned one of the […]
Destiny Christian’s Bryce Taron – Cross Country Spotlight

Destiny Christian’s Bryce Taron Destiny Christian High School sophomore distance runner Bryce Taron is already chasing big times and even bigger dreams, one stride at a time. A standout for the cross country and track programs, Taron has carved out a reputation for discipline and quiet competitiveness built on consistency, family support and a love […]
Choctaw’s Andi Foughty – Golf Spotlight

Choctaw’s Andi Foughty Choctaw senior golfer Andi Foughty has learned there is far more to the game than a sweet swing or a solid scorecard. For her, golf is about resilience, family and finding joy with teammates on and off the course. Foughty, a history-loving senior who lists Ms. Sigman as her favorite teacher, draws […]
9 Questions with Del City’s Tyjia Sparks Jr. – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Candace M. Cunningham – Shelter Insurance Agency

Del City’s Tyjia Sparks Jr. VYPE: Tyjia, what grade are you in and what position are you playing? Tyjia Sparks Jr.: I am in the 11th grade, and I play 3rd base. VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates at Del City HS? TS: What I love most about my team […]
Carl Alberts Bailey Rusche – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Candace M. Cunningham – Shelter Insurance Agency

Bailey Rusche knows what it means to carry responsibility on the softball field. The Carl Albert High School senior, a varsity catcher and third baseman for the Lady Titans, embraces one of the game’s toughest jobs while trying to help set the tone for her team. Rusche said the bond inside the program is what […]
Carl Albert’s Kyle Sparks – Tennis Spotlight

Carl Albert’s Kyle Sparks Senior Kyle Sparks has built his tennis career at Carl Albert High School on two simple ideas: work hard and be honest, whether he is swinging for a winner or calling a ball on the line. Sparks, a boys tennis player for the Titans, said those values show up in the […]
Bethel’s Weston Henry – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Amy Price Insurance Agency LLC

Bethel’s Weston Henry Bethel High School senior Weston Henry has learned that catching is as much about resilience as it is skill. The Wildcats varsity baseball player said the toughest part of his position is staying mentally steady when a play does not go his way. “I play catcher and the toughest part about it […]
Shawnee’s Lillian Satterfield – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Potawatomi

When Lillian Satterfield steps onto the pitch for the Shawnee High School Lady Wolves, she brings more than athleticism — she brings a sharp mind and a steady voice. A sophomore on the varsity soccer squad, Satterfield plays both midfield and center back, a dual role that demands equal parts offensive vision and defensive composure. […]
9 Questions with Tecumseh’s Haley Mansell – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Potawatomi

Tecumseh’s Haley Mansell VYPE: Haley, what grade are you in and what position do you play in softball? Haley Mansell: I’m a junior and I play outfield. Mainly center in fastpitch and left in slow-pitch. VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates? HM: I love most how close our team is. […]
North Rock Creek’s Jake Hacker – Golf Spotlight

North Rock Creek’s Jake Hacker North Rock Creek sophomore golfer Jake Hacker has already developed a mature perspective on the game he loves, shaped by family, faith and a growing confidence in his skills. Hacker traces his passion for golf back to his grandfather, Bob Peters, who first put a club in his hands and […]