Q&A with Antler’s Kreed Jones – Presented by Pine Cellular
VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your high school as an athlete? Kreed: I like that I can go out and represent my school by competing but also represent them by my attitude towards others and the way I handle myself. VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why? […]
Caney’s Cooper Hardison – Presented by Excel Therapy
On the basketball court, on the mound or lining up a putt on the golf green, Cooper Hardison understands the importance of being mentally tough. “Mental toughness is a definite requirement for success, that and hard work,” said the 2023 senior at Caney High School. “No matter what sport I’m playing, you have to stay […]
Atoka’s Eli Eaves – Presented by Eaves Stone
Becoming a member of the 1,000-point club is a major accomplishment for any high school basketball player. But for Eli Eaves, a four-year game changer at Atoka High School, being successful isn’t necessarily about how many points he scores. “It’s all about getting the win and that includes making everyone around me better,” Eaves said. […]
Stringtown’s Keisean and Keylon Shields – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
It’s something special when a high school basketball player reaches the 1,000-point club and it’s rare when two players on the same team reach the mark simultaneously. But for what may be the first time in Oklahoma high school basketball history, there are two brothers that earned this feat. Both Keylon and Keisean Shields have […]
Q&A with Coalgate’s Cade Cometti – Presented by Safeguard Insurance Solutions and Cash First
VYPE: What has been your favorite memory of playing? Cade: My favorite memory of playing baseball would probably be when we went to Broken Bow in my sophomore year to play in a tournament. We had a good group of seniors and it was just a fun experience. VYPE: Why are you passionate about your […]
Tushka’s Landon Griffin – Presented By Stuteville Of Atoka
Senior Landon Griffin comes from a long line of athletic success at Tushka where his grandfather was a coach for many years and his dad teaches and coaches now and it’s that family strength that has helped Griffin become a stalwart for the Tigers. “We’re just a real sports-oriented family and pretty competitive,” said Griffin. […]
Tushka Tigers Chase Spring Baseball Crown – Presented by The Pawn Ticket
In the always competitive southeastern Oklahoma baseball world, the Tushka Tigers are on a mission as they approach the spring baseball season. “Last spring we made it to the state tournament but lost in the semifinals and last fall we were in a regional that included the eventual state champion [Dale] and the state runner-up […]
Durant’s Addison Couch – Presented by Excel Therapy
Durant High School sophomore Addison Couch is a girl of many talents. In addition to cheering on the Lion teams, she plays the saxophone in the band and runs sprints for the track team. “I like doing all three of those but I probably love cheer a little more because that’s what I grew up […]