Q&A with Tushka’s Pete Goodson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by R.V.G. Enterprises LLC.

VYPE: What sports do you play? Pete Goodson: I play baseball. VYPE: What positions do you play? PG: I play third, second, first and I pitch. VYPE: What motivates you? PG: Winning is my motivation. VYPE: Who are some of your biggest influences or role models? Why? PG: Coach Dax Simon and coach Landon Carper because they always push me to be better. VYPE: What teacher has had the biggest impact on […]
Tushka’s Tagen Simon – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by R.V.G. Enterprises LLC.

Senior Tagen Simon of Tushka High School is not just an exceptional athlete but also an example of the school’s long-standing baseball legacy. Tushka’s team is currently ranked second in Class A and 11th in the state. “Winning is my biggest motivator,” Tagen shared, reflecting on his drive to succeed on the baseball diamond and beyond. When it comes to influences, Tagen credits coach Dax […]
Antlers’ Kinlyn Hembree – Track Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

Senior Kinlyn Hembree of Antlers High School is a talented athlete who excels in track, softball and basketball. Kinlyn is a skilled athlete who shows her commitment to athletics by dominating on the court, field and track. For Kinlyn, the support and encouragement of her teammates serve as a powerful motivator. “Something that motivates me is my teammates pushing me to work harder,” she said, […]
9 Questions with Antlers’ Daniel Caldwell – Track Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

VYPE: What sports do you play? Daniel Caldwell: Football and track. VYPE: What positions do you play? DC: Corner, running back and receiver VYPE: What motivates you? DC: I get motivated by other people doing better than me and strive to be better than them. VYPE: Who are some of your biggest influences or role models? Why? DC: My uncle and my brother and my family […]
Antlers’ Kooper Johnson – Baseball Spotlight

Antlers Public Schools boasts a rising star in Kooper Johnson, an 11th-grade student who excels both on the football field and the baseball diamond. Playing quarterback in football and taking on the roles of pitcher and shortstop in baseball, Kooper’s versatility and skill have made him a standout athlete. “I want to play at the next level, and that’s […]
9 Questions with Hugo’s Marley Barnett – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Kiamichi Family Medical Center

VYPE: What sports do you play? Marley Barnett: Softball. VYPE: What positions do you play? MB: Pitcher, third base, first base, short stop and outfield. VYPE: What motivates you? MB: My coach, my family, my teammates and the passion I have for the game. VYPE: Who are some of your biggest influences or role models? MB: One of my biggest role models in the game is my coach, Heather Bunn. She came into Hugo and has already created a […]
9 Questions with Hugo’s Alley Ivey – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo

VYPE: What motivates you? Alley Ivey: God and my family motivate me every day! VYPE: What has it taken to be successful in your sports? AI: It’s taken a lot of hard work, wounds, time and determination to be where I am in softball today, but I wouldn’t have made it without my family and the Lord. VYPE: What has been the highlight […]
Hugo’s Addison Byrd – Academic Team Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo

At Hugo High School, Addison Byrd emerges as a fierce academic mind. Armed with a sharp intellect and a passion for trivia, Addison has carved her niche in the world of academic bowl, taking on the scene with her knowledge and wit. “I heard about it [academic team] in an announcement in middle school and […]
Durant’s Katelyn Ortiz – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Conley Care Clinic

Senior soccer player at Durant High School Katelyn Ortiz is not like other players. With her skill and tenacity, Katelyn, a dynamic midfielder, commands both the attack and defense, playing a crucial role on the field. Katelyn’s motivation stems from her pursuit of her goals. “I am always wanting to be the best I can be […]
Durant’s Karah Boydstun – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Conley Care Clinic

Not only is senior Karah Boydstun a talented soccer player at Durant High School, but she also commands respect off the field. Karah has distinguished herself as a leader and an inspiration to her teammates, playing center forward and outside forward on both the right and left sides. “My biggest motivator is my teammates,” Karah said. “When […]