Tushka Slowpitch Softball Finds A Way To Win – Presented by Subway-Atoka

From August until mid-May, members of the Tushka softballteams start and end every day with one goal in mind. “It’s nothing flashy, no secrets, these kids just work hard,” explained coach David Durbin, who after 15 years guiding the program has turned in the scorecard. “They all come from families that work hard and these […]

Hugo’s Hunter Sims – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge

With the baseball season kicking off, Hugo senior Hunter Sims is one of three seniors on the Buffalo team that will be the heart of the squad according to coach Brad Greer. “We’ve got three returning seniors  that will set the tone for us this year. We’ll go as far as our senior leaders take […]

Hugo’s Rakia Smith – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge

Hugo High School junior Rakia Smith is a woman on a mission as the track season unfolds for the Buffaloes. She runs in the 100-meter sprint, the 4X100 and 4X200 relays and the 200 meter sprint which is her strongest event and for which she qualified for state last year. “She’s a good leader and […]

Hugo’s Da’Marion Ramsey – Presented by Security First National Bank

Although he professes to like both sports, when pressed, Hugo junior Da’marion Ramsey says football is really his favorite sport. “I guess I like it a little more because I like to hit people,” he said, laughing. He’s had plenty of chances to do that as a defensive back where he had six interceptions last […]

Q&A with Antler’s Kreed Jones – Presented by Pine Cellular

VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your high school as an athlete? Kreed: I like that I can go out and represent my school by competing but also represent them by my attitude towards others and the way I handle myself. VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why? […]

Caney’s Cooper Hardison – Presented by Excel Therapy

On the basketball court, on the mound or lining up a putt on the golf green, Cooper Hardison understands the importance of being mentally tough. “Mental toughness is a definite requirement for success, that and hard work,” said the 2023 senior at Caney High School. “No matter what sport I’m playing, you have to stay […]