Q&A with Edmond Memorial’s Payton Johnson – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Andrew Ruiz, Shelter Insurance
Q&A with Edmond Memorial’s Payton Johnson VYPE: What position do you play and what grade are you in this year? Payton Johnson: I play outfield and pitcher. I am a freshman. VYPE: What are your expectations for the season? PJ: My expectations for this season are to keep improving as a player and help my […]
Choctaw’s Khali Grant – Football Spotlight – Presented by Bobbi Lewis, State Farm
Choctaw’s Khali Grant By Bryce McKinnis Choctaw High School’s first state championship since 1960 was hard-earned by a team of talented, dedicated athletes — especially, but not limited to, Khali Grant. Grant’s 39 tackles, seven breakups and four turnovers provided a constant spark in the Yellowjackets secondary en route to a title in Edmond. In […]
North Rock Creek’s Sophie Morris – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Natalie Arnett, State Farm
North Rock Creek’s Sophie Morris In her final year of high school, North Rock Creek’s Sophie Morris is looking forward to making her senior year one to remember. It started on the softball field. The shortstop/third baseman started playing the sport at a young age and is now rolling through her season with a group […]
Q&A with Tecumseh’s Wyatt Dodgion – Football Spotlight – Presented by Natalie Arnett, State Farm
Q&A with Tecumseh’s Wyatt Dodgion VYPE: Do you plan any sports other than football? Wyatt Dodgion: Yes, baseball. VYPE: What’s one thing everybody needs to know about Wyatt Dodgion? WD: I’m always willing to put that work in. VYPE: How long have you been playing football, and who motivated you to start playing? WD: I’ve […]
Q&A With Shawnee’s Garrett McCurdy – Football Spotlight – Presented by Amy Price, Shelter Insurance
Shawnee’s Garrett McCurdy VYPE: Garrett, what grade are you in this season? Garrett McCurdy: I’m in the tenth grade. VYPE: Do you have a favorite subject in school? GM: My favorite subject in school is English. VYPE: Who is someone that inspires you? GM: The person that inspires me the most my mom. She does […]
Shawnee’s Jocelyn Hayes – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Amy Price, Shelter Insurance
Shawnee’s Jocelyn Hayes By Mike Moguin In only her second season of softball at Shawnee High School, Jocelyn Hayes has earned the respect of her teammates, which has led to her being selected as team captain. “It is an accomplishment I am most proud of,” she said. Hayes said that she has learned a lot […]
Carl Albert’s Caitlyn Mabie – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Bruce Shook, State Farm
Carl Albert’s Caitlyn Mabie Carl Albert High School junior Caitlyn Mabie is a member of the varsity volleyball team playing the position of libero. The defensive specialist loves being part of the team and helping her team win. “The thing I love most about my teammates at Carl Albert is how close we are. We […]
Del City’s Kaleb Blackwolf – Football Spotlight – Presented by Candace M. Cunningham, Shelter Insurance
Del City’s Kaleb Blackwolf By Trina Walker From an early age, Kaleb Blackwolf learned determination from his dad. My dad told me, “Live my life to the fullest because time waits for no man.” Playing football reinforced this lesson and taught him to never give up on the first try. Kaleb is a junior at […]
Q&A with Midwest City’s Noreli Brown – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Candace M. Cunningham, Shelter Insurance
Q&A with Midwest City’s Noreli Brown VYPE: Congratulations on your commitment to UMKC! Why was Kansas City the right place for you? Noreli Brown: While I won’t fully know until I arrive and experience it firsthand, I felt an immediate connection with the coaches and players during my visits. I believe I can bring a […]
Q&A with Blanchard’s Noah Smith – Football Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Rayburn, Shelter Insurance
Q&A with Blanchard’s Noah Smith By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: Can you introduce yourself by sharing your name, grade, and the position you play on the football team? Noah Smith: My name is Noah Smith. I am in 11th grade, and I play the position of quarterback. VYPE: What does playing football at your school mean […]