Durant Area Editor’s Choice Presented by Excel Therapy
Editor’s Choice DURANT AREA QB: Payton Pugh – 5-7, 170, Jr. – Atoka The Wampus Cats field general brings much needed experience to the field after gaining confidence running the offense last season as a sophomore. RB: LaMarcus Davis – 6-1, 180, Sr. – Hugo “Irreplaceable talent” is how coaches define the skills of the Buffaloes running back who has totaled more […]
Durant Area Fan’s Choice Presented by Excel Therapy
Durant Area Quarterback – Peyton Pugh (Atoka) Peyton does everything right. He is dependable and leads the team in the right direction. Wide Receiver/Tight End – Tristin Trevathan (Coalgate) Trevathan has great hands and does a great job of being a target for his quarterback. Running Back – Tallen Barrett (Atoka) He is hard-working, dependable, […]
Hugo’s La’marcus Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo
By Payton Moody Meet LaMarcus Davis, a senior football talent from Hugo High School, whose versatility and determination have made him an indispensable asset to his team. As Davis enters his final year of high school, his skills and passion for the game are poised to leave an enduring mark. Throughout his high school journey, […]
Hugo’s Zion Siniga – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Hugo
By Payton Moody Breaking barriers and setting the stage ablaze, Zion Siniga is a trailblazing cheerleader at Hugo High School. With unwavering determination, Siniga thrives on the cheerleading squad, making an impact both on and off the field. Coach Lopez has played a pivotal role in Siniga’s journey, emerging as his favorite coach. “She always […]
VOTE NOW! Durant Area Most Outstanding Cheer Team – Presented by Excel Physical Therapy (Poll ends 9/3)
Cheer teams are an important part of maintaining school spirits at sporting events. VYPE wants to know which area team you think is the best. Vote for your selection below. Voting ends at 8:00PM on Sunday, September 3rd. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address […]
Caddo Bruins 2023 Football Team Preview – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
CADDO BRUINS Coach: TRENT HARMON 7-4 OFFENSE Caddo has a lot of experience returning in its offensive backfield in senior quarterback Coltin Speers (5-9, 175) and junior running back Brady Braziell (5-10, 150). Speers completed 10 of 16 passes for 233 yards with four touchdowns against Velma-Alma as a junior in 2002. Braziell combined to […]
Antlers Bearcats 2023 Football Team Preview – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
ANTLERS BEARCATS Coach: DUSTIN BEASLEY 3-7 OFFENSE Last season did not go the way the Bearcats football team had hoped, but head coach Dustin Beasley says he looks forward to seeing his team’s improvement this year. “Our team will be much improved this season,” he said. “I am expecting to see some guys step up […]
Kingston Redskins 2023 Football Preview – Presented by Conley Care Clinic of Durant
KINGSTON REDSKINS Coach: BRAD HILL 5-6 OFFENSE Head coach Brad Hill pushed the Redskins to a playoff berth last season giving the returning players a taste of post season play. That same group is hungry for more and coach Hill is excited to see what they can do with another year of experience under their belts. […]
Hugo Buffaloes 2023 Football Team Preview – Presented by Security First National Bank
HUGO BUFFALOES Coach: KRYSTOPHER GROSS 7-4 OFFENSE After a trip to the playoffs last season the Buffaloes of Hugo are eager to get back on the field and test their mettle against the rest of Class 2A. Head coach Krystopher Gross said the team is young, but optimistic. “We are having to replace eighton both sides of the […]
Madill Wildcats 2023 Football Team Preview – Presented by Conley Care Clinic of Durant
MADILL WILDCATS Coach: CHAD SPEER 4-6 OFFENSE The Wildcats are looking to build off of last season, but in order to do that, they will need guys to step up and fill open positions. Third-year head coach Chad Speer was optimistic as he headed into spring practice. “We have lots of unknowns as we start spring football,” he […]