Macy Powell Tincher- “Where Are They Now?” – Presented by DTC Barns and Buildings LLC
Just like in sports, life’s travels often take us down unknown highway that in the end result in victory. That’s the pathway of success for Macy Powell Tincher, a 2016 graduate of Durant High School where as a member of the Lady Lions softball teams found the foundation for happiness and success today as a […]
2025 Coalgate Wildcats Football Preview – Presented by Safeguard Insurance Solutions
COALGATE WILDCATS Coach: ZAC CATER 5-5 OFFENSE The Coalgate Wildcats are preparing for a physical and competitive season under second-year head coach Zac Cater. With several athletes stepping into new roles, the team’s identity is taking shape. “We are going to have a few guys having different roles this year. This is a tough, competitive […]
Caney’s Morgan Darrell – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Highland Ridge Homes, Keller Williams Realty -SEOK, and J Squared Lawn Care
For Morgan Darrell, success on the softball field isn’t just about stats—it’s about becoming the best version of herself for the people beside her. “My personal goals going into this new season are to grow as an athlete but more importantly to grow as a team player,” the Caney High junior said. A lot of […]
VOTE NOW! Which Durant Area quarterback should we feature? – Presented by Stuteville Chevrolet (Polls Ends 7/9)
The 2025 high school football season is just around the corner, and VYPE is looking for which area quarterback to feature in an upcoming issue of our magazine. Take a moment to vote for your nominee below. If you know an athlete who deserves to be added to the list, please email their name, school, […]
Atoka’s Christopher Cook – Track Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Some athletes know from day one what sport they’re meant to play. For Atoka High School senior Christopher Cook, it was a bit different. “I started throwing my freshman year of high school,” he said. “I started because someone wanted me to.”Since then, Christopher has found his place as a thrower, competing in both shot […]
Atoka’s Eden Eaves – Track Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Sometimes, the best things in life aren’t planned. For Atoka sophomore Eden Eaves, her journey into track and field began on a whim. “I actually never planned on starting track,” Eden said. “I remember during 6th grade PE me and some friends were goofing off on the high jump mat. I guess I was jumping […]
Durant’s Kinsley James – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Cherokee Communications
What starts as a strategy can quickly turn into a passion. For Durant High School senior Kinsley James, that’s exactly what happened when she first picked up a golf club. “I initially showed interest in golf because I was trying to plan ahead and heard that women’s golf scholarships were a good path,” Kinsley said. […]
Atoka’s Sarah Barton – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
What does it take to be a standout on the softball field? For Sarah Barton, it starts with commitment and a love for the game that’s been growing since childhood. “I started playing softball when I was around five or six,” she said. “I’ve developed a deep love for the game.” That early passion helped […]
Durant’s Tucker Tonubbee – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Cherokee Communications
Golf didn’t always take up all of Tucker Tonubbee’s time—but once he found it, there was no turning back. “I am a junior at Durant High School. I started playing golf about three years ago and that is all I really do now,” Tucker said. In just a few short years, he’s gone from beginner […]
Atoka’s Jax Slade – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Jax Slade has been swinging a bat for as long as he can remember. “I’m a sophomore at Atoka High School and have been playing baseball for 12 years,” he said. His dedication to the sport has grown over the years, shaped by faith, family, and a strong sense of purpose every time he steps […]