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 […]
Blanchard’s Christian Young – Football Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Rayburn, Shelter Insurance
Blanchard’s Christian Young At Blanchard High School, upcoming sophomore Christian Young stays focused on what is important to him: his faith. From Little League to high school football, Young says he lives for an audience of one—Jesus Christ. His parents, both pastors of a local church, have shaped his leadership and values. “They have always […]
Q&A With Community Christian’s Austin Eshelman – Football Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Rayburn, Shelter Insurance
Community Christian’s Austin Eshelman By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: Austin, what grade are you in and what position do you play?Austin Eshelman: I am a freshman at CCS, and I play both wide receiver and free safety. VYPE: What does playing football at Community Christian mean to you?AE: Playing football at CCS has given me the […]
Westmoore’s Olivia Branum – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Christian, Shelter Insurance
Westmoore’s Olivia Branum By Valerie Cerda From an early age, senior Olivia Branum pursued her dream of playing volleyball. She first participated in a volleyball camp, where she instantly fell in love with the sport. “It was very exciting but also extremely long. I started sending emails to college coaches when I was 13, and […]
Q&A with Westmoore’s Sophie Kuhlman – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Christian, Shelter Insurance
Westmoore’s Sophie Kuhlman VYPE: Sophie, what grade are you in and what position do you play for Westmoore? Sophie Kuhlman: I’m a junior and I pitch. VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates at Westmoore? SK: I love when we come together and play for each other. VYPE: When did you […]
Q&A with Moore’s Ben Cruz – Football Spotlight – Presented by Scott Smith, Shelter Insurance
Q&A with Moore’s Ben Cruz VYPE: Ben, when did you first start playing the game of football? What position are you playing this season? Ben Cruz: I started playing around 3rd grade, and I play wide receiver. VYPE: What makes this team special to you and your teammates? BC: I love we’re all close outside […]
Moore’s Ashtyn Lynch – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Scott Smith, Shelter Insurance
Moore’s Ashtyn Lynch At the tender age of four, Ashtyn Lynch got her first taste of softball, leading her on a path that would find her playing for the varsity softball team at Moore High School. Now a junior, Lynch plays first base, but you usually find her contributing hits from the plate. “I play […]
Mustang’s Tayten Duncan – Football Spotlight – Presented Andrew Ruiz, Shelter Insurance
Mustang’s Tayten Duncan By Bryce McKinnis Tayten Duncan, a Mustang High School senior football player, has achieved a pretty unique benchmark among his peers: running a 4.56 40-yard dash while maintaining a 4.04 GPA in the classroom. “My mom definitely plays a huge part in my dedication to maintaining a 4.0,” said Duncan, a star […]