Hugo’s Jayka Santillan – Football Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Growth can’t happen without effort, and Hugo junior quarterback Jayka Santillan is putting in the work to level up. “My goals are to be better at reading coverages and to make it farther in playoffs,” he said. The expectations are high, but the dedication is even higher. The offseason at Hugo has been anything but […]
2025 Hugo Buffaloes Football Preview – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge
HUGO BUFFALOES Coach: SCOTT SCHIER 2024 Record: 7-4 OFFENSE After a strong 2024 campaign, the Hugo Buffaloes are charging into the 2025 season with big aspirations and key experience returning on both sides of the ball. “We’re looking to build off of a 7-4 season last year,” said head coach Scott Schier. “We have Jayka […]
Durant’s Elisabet Garcia – Teacher Spolight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Every classroom has its own rhythm, and for Elisabet Garcia, that rhythm is often set to the cadence of Spanish verbs and the click of a camera shutter. For the past eight years, Garcia has been making a lasting impression on students at Durant High School. “I teach Spanish II and I’m the yearbook adviser […]
Durant’s Aaron George – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Durant High School’s athletic programs are driven by a deep well of experience, heart, and consistency—and at the center of much of that is Aaron George. For over a decade, George has served as both a PE teacher and multi-sport coach at DHS. “I teach 9-12 PE, boys’ basketball, and girls and boys track,” he […]
2025 Atoka Cheer – Presented by Atoka Vet Clinic
Some teams have talent. Some have energy. The Atoka High School cheer team has both—plus a deep love for their school, their sport, and each other. Head coach Shawnté Washington is entering the season with one of the largest teams she’s ever led, and she couldn’t be more excited about what this group brings to […]
VOTE NOW! Which Durant Area running back should we feature? – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka (Poll Ends 7/17)
The 2025 high school football season is just around the corner, and VYPE is looking for which area running back to feature in an upcoming issue of our magazine. Take a moment to vote for your nominee below. If you know of a running back who deserves to be added to the list, please email […]