2026 Oklahoma Boys Spring Sports Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance

To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why you think they should be added to the list. GOLF Drake Kanuch – AdaDrake is a junior playing his third year of varsity golf. He has already won one tournament […]
Q&A with Douglass High School‘s Athletic Director Jessica Linson – Presented by Southern Nazarene University

Jessica Linson built a notable career in Texas high school athletics before moving into athletic administration. Over 15 years, she established herself as a disciplined coach, leading girls basketball teams at South Oak Cliff and Plano East Senior High Schools to district titles and playoff runs, including Plano East’s first deep regional appearance since 1993. […]
2025-2026 Oklahoma High School Postseason Girls Basketball Recognition – Presented by Shelter Insurance

To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why you think they should be added to the list. Ali Schwerdtfeger – AdairAli is an all-around player who impacts the game in every phase. She can score, defend, rebound, and create […]
2025-2026 Oklahoma High School Postseason Boys Basketball Recognition – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Connor Adair – AlvaConnor Adair was Alva’s leading scorer this season, finishing with 277 total points. Much of his production came during the second half of the season, when he caught fire offensively with four games of more than 20 points, including a season-high 31-point performance. Trace Hamilton – AlvaTrace Hamilton was Alva’s second-leading scorer […]
Athlete Spotlight with Shawnee’s Jax Martin – Presented by RibCrib BBQ

In the middle of the pitch, where the game slows down and decisions matter most, you’ll usually find Jax Martin. The Shawnee High School junior lives in the midfield, breaking up attacks, starting counters, and quietly steering his team’s rhythm. For club, he’s shifted between winger and midfield, but no matter where he lines up, […]
Piedmont’s Jack Guinn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by F&M Bank Oklahoma

Piedmont High School outfielder Jack Guinn leans on lifelong bonds, family legacy and a love for science as he helps anchor one of the state’s tightest baseball clubs. The right fielder says the connection he has with his teammates is at the heart of Piedmont’s success.“This team is extremely tight knit,” Guinn said. “We’ve been […]
Senior Spotlight on Carl Albert Doubles Player Carter Reese – Presented by Performance Course

Carter Reese doesn’t measure success in trophies or match victories. For the Carl Albert High School senior, the greatest accomplishment comes in how his teammates support each other. As a varsity tennis doubles player for the Titans, Reese has emerged as a leader whose work ethic and attitude set the tone for the entire program. […]
Q&A with Northwest Classen’s Athletic Director Chris Vandersypen – Presented by Southern Nazarene University

VYPE: When did you take over as AD, and what was your professional background prior to this position? Chris Vandersypen: 2019. Football, Wrestling, Soccer, and Track coach previously. VYPE: Why is community support essential to an athletic department? CV: Community support benefits the Athletic Department in fundraising, ticket sales, and resource acquisitions. VYPE: What should […]
Q&A with Norman North Athletic Director Dusty Porch – Presented by Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Norman

VYPE: When did you take over as AD, and what was your professional background prior to this position?Dusty Porch: I took over as athletic director in the summer of 2022. I was previously the Principal, Athletic Director and a coach at Robin Hill School located in NE Norman.Earlier in my career I was also a […]
9Qs with Del City’s Reina Lewis – Presented by Eskridge Honda

By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What first drew you to basketball, and how long have you been playing?Reina Lewis: My family is all about sports — watching it and being around it — so once I got old enough to really understand the game, I just clicked with basketball. I knew one day I could do […]