Atoka’s Karson George – Athlete Spotlight
By Emory Kouplen Karson George is an outstanding athlete at Atoka High School. Karson is a senior and displays his athletic abilities through his impressive performance in track. Karson got involved in track during his sophomore year of high school, and it quickly became a passion of his. “Going into my sophomore season my coach […]
Atoka’s Hannah Vanderburg – Athlete Spotlight
By Chance Burk For Hannah Vanderburg, a graduating Atoka High School senior, glory means more than winning state medals or signing to run Division I track. It’s all an opportunity glorify God. Hannah Vanderburg, an Oral Roberts University track and cross country signee, placed fourth in the 3A girls 800m this spring and qualified in […]
Q&A with Atoka’s Sean Allen
Atoka’s Sean Allen is channeling Hank Williams Jr. by keeping “a family tradition” alive. VYPE: What track event(s) do you participate in? Sean: I pole vault. VYPE: What do you enjoy most about your sport? Sean: I like to win. VYPE: What made you decide to start playing your sport? Sean: Both of my sisters […]
VOTE NOW! Durant Sports Zone Preseason Wide Receiver/Tight End Poll – Presented by Excel Physical Therapy (Poll ends 7/6)
A new football season is not too far down the road. VYPE wants to know who you, the fans, think is the top wide receiver or tight end in your area. Vote for your selection below. This poll is just for wide receivers and tight ends, but we will be posting polls for other positions […]
Congrats Antlers Track For Making It To State! – Presented By McCurtain County National Bank
Antlers’ Adlee Hicks Athlete Spotlight – Presented By McCurtain County National Bank
Here’s a story about a small school that had not one but three pole vaulters that qualified for the state track meet this year. And they did it without a practice facility at their school. It’s also about an unofficial coach who provided a facility and expertise in helping these three. This story focuses on […]
Rattan Rams – Call Them Champions – Presented By Pine Cellular
Rattan baseball has been deemed the Class A State Champions for the 2022-2023 school year, winning their first baseball title since 2015. The Rattan Rams gained their victory over Sterling with an impressive 11-3 win. On top of being Class A baseball state champions, Rattan also won Class A Academic State Championship. The Rams have […]
Hugo’s Mekii Bell Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Jay Hodge Dodge
The high school years have been a time of new interests and success for Hugo senior Mekii Bell. Growing up, Bell, an offensive and defensive lineman, did play some little league football until he got to high school and then he took a break. “Then one day last year (former football) coach (Cody) Tramble stopped […]
Hugo’s Keshawna Scroggins Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Jay Hodge Dodge
“She’s a powerhouse and doesn’t even know it.” Those are the words from Hugo girls track coach Kiyoko Woods as she described sophomore Keshawna Scroggins. “She’s one of those kids that has so much talent and potential but just hasn’t realized it yet. She’s a good kid in the classroom and very coachable though a […]
Silo Rebels Baseball – Champions Again – Presented By Excel Therapy
In major league baseball, the New York Yankees are synonymous with dynasties. On the high school level in Oklahoma, the Silo Rebels have earned the same respect of their opponents, as the Bryan County baseball program has been dominant. Since the turn of the century, Silo has won 19 state championships between the fall and […]