Q&A with Durant’s Axel Thurman – Football Spotlight – Presented by Conley Care Clinic
Axel Thurman DURANT HIGH SCHOOL Junior Axel Thurman is a key member of the Durant Lions football team where he shines at middle linebacker. We asked Axel to tell us a little about himself. VYPE: Tell us how you got started playing football and any other sports and who some of the players you follow are. AXEL: I started playing football […]
Durant’s Carson Alberda – Football Spotlight – Presented by 49th Street Vet Clinic
Carson Alberda isn’t just a football player—he’s a force on both sides of the ball for Durant High School. Known for his relentless energy and game-changing plays, Carson’s impact on the field is undeniable. “My most proud moment was when I had 4 sacks and 5 tackles for loss in one game,” he said, “and it was […]
Kingston’s Parks Ratzlaff – Football Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank
Parks Ratzlaff is a name that rings out in the Kingston football community, not just because of his impact on the field but because of the work he puts in off it. “I lift weights six times a week. Five at school and once on the weekend,” he said. “I also get an IV every Thursday to […]
Kingston’s Isaac Hahn – Football Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank
Isaac Hahn stands tall—literally and figuratively—as a dominant presence on the football field at Kingston High School. At 6’5″ and 230 pounds, his physical stature is matched only by his leadership. “My role on the team is team captain and the voice for our defensive and offensive lines. I prepare for this by knowing I have […]
Q&A with Hugo’s Kinsley Johnson – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo
VYPE: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started in softball? Kinsley Johnson: My mom signed me up when I was little, and I enjoyed it, so I kept playing. VYPE: What inspired you to play softball, and who are your biggest influences? KJ: My biggest influences are Jayda Coleman and Grace Lyons. VYPE: How would you describe […]
Hugo’s Quincy Shelton – Football Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo
QUINCY SHELTON HUGO HIGH SCHOOL Speed, good hands and leadership are three of the big attributes that coach Krys Gross credits to Hugo junior wide receiver Quincy Shelton. “He broke into our starting lineup about halfway through his freshman year and has been there ever since,” said Gross. He does things right, expects others to do things right and […]
Antlers’ Raycton Low – Football Spotlight – Presented by Kiamichi Family Medical Center
Raycton Low’s journey from a wide receiver to a quarterback at Antlers High School is a testament to his adaptability and dedication. “I started my football career as a sophomore playing as a wide receiver and turned into a quarterback my senior year,” Raycton shared. Inspired by the legends of the game, Raycton looks up to Tom Brady and Baker […]
Hugo’s Allie Desallier – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
At Hugo High School, Allie DeSellier shines not only on the softball field but also as a symbol of dedication and resilience. As a versatile player in right field and second base, Allie’s journey through the sport is marked by her relentless drive and personal growth. “Wanting to be a better player motivates me,” she said, embodying […]
Antlers’ Chandler Joslin – Football Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
CHANDLER JOSLIN ANTLERS HIGH SCHOOL No matter the season, you’re sure to find Antlers senior Chandler Joslin playing a sport for the Bearcats. Right now, it’s football where Joslin can play wide receiver, running back and defensive back. “He’s one of our better players and a real leader for us,” said head coach Dustin Beasley. “He’s a three-year starter who […]
VOTE NOW! Which Durant Area Cheer Team Should We Feature? – Presented by Stuteville Chevrolet (Poll Ends 10/9)
Cheer teams are an important part of any athletic department, helping to promote school spirit and helping fans get involved in the game. They also invest a lot of time working on their routines for competition. VYPE wants to know which area cheer team you think we should feature in an upcoming issue. Voting for […]