Atoka’s Eli Eaves – Presented by Eaves Stone
Becoming a member of the 1,000-point club is a major accomplishment for any high school basketball player. But for Eli Eaves, a four-year game changer at Atoka High School, being successful isn’t necessarily about how many points he scores. “It’s all about getting the win and that includes making everyone around me better,” Eaves said. […]
Stringtown’s Keisean and Keylon Shields – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
It’s something special when a high school basketball player reaches the 1,000-point club and it’s rare when two players on the same team reach the mark simultaneously. But for what may be the first time in Oklahoma high school basketball history, there are two brothers that earned this feat. Both Keylon and Keisean Shields have […]
Q&A with Coalgate’s Cade Cometti – Presented by Safeguard Insurance Solutions and Cash First
VYPE: What has been your favorite memory of playing? Cade: My favorite memory of playing baseball would probably be when we went to Broken Bow in my sophomore year to play in a tournament. We had a good group of seniors and it was just a fun experience. VYPE: Why are you passionate about your […]
Tushka’s Landon Griffin – Presented By Stuteville Of Atoka
Senior Landon Griffin comes from a long line of athletic success at Tushka where his grandfather was a coach for many years and his dad teaches and coaches now and it’s that family strength that has helped Griffin become a stalwart for the Tigers. “We’re just a real sports-oriented family and pretty competitive,” said Griffin. […]
Tushka Tigers Chase Spring Baseball Crown – Presented by The Pawn Ticket
In the always competitive southeastern Oklahoma baseball world, the Tushka Tigers are on a mission as they approach the spring baseball season. “Last spring we made it to the state tournament but lost in the semifinals and last fall we were in a regional that included the eventual state champion [Dale] and the state runner-up […]
Durant’s Addison Couch – Presented by Excel Therapy
Durant High School sophomore Addison Couch is a girl of many talents. In addition to cheering on the Lion teams, she plays the saxophone in the band and runs sprints for the track team. “I like doing all three of those but I probably love cheer a little more because that’s what I grew up […]
Calera Bulldogs Chasing Gold – Presented by Texhoma Fireplace Designs
With five senior starters returning, the Calera Bulldogs have their sights set on returning to the state tournament again this spring under the watchful eye of 17-year veteran head coach Rickey Teafatiller. “Last spring we were ranked 13th but beat No. 4-ranked Wister at their place to win the regional. Last fall we ended up […]
Silo’s Katie Nichols – Presented by Excel Therapy
Katie Nichols knows how to lead a crowd. The senior at Silo High School is a side-base cheerleader. Katie picked up cheer out of her “love for learning new stunts, dances, chants and performing them.” It is her love for the sport and her cheer coach that pushes her to her best in all that […]
Silo’s Kyler Proctor – Presented by Excel Therapy
Silo High School senior Kyler Proctor is a guy who has seen it all and done it all as far as baseball is concerned for the Rebels. A four-year starter, Proctor has been a part of three spring baseball championships and one fall championship where he hit the game-winning home run in the title game […]
VOTE NOW! Which Durant/Atoka Area Girls Spring Sport Athlete Should We Feature Next? Presented by Excel Physical Therapy (Poll Ends 4/5)
Spring is just around the corner and with that comes a new batch of sports. VYPE wants to know which area spring sport female athlete that you would like to see us feature next. Vote for your choice below. If there is an athlete that you would like to submit for consideration to be added […]