Commerce’s Jonas Reeves Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Keller Williams NEO Realty Team
Athletes work hard in order to be at their best whenever they step onto the field or court. While the hard work and extra practice time is important, Jonas Reeves says that there are other things that make you a better athlete. “For me to get to where I am today, it has taken many years […]
Q&A with Vinita’s Jett Ogden – Presented By Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport?Jett: Sports have been my life for so long that I don’t know what I’d do without them. VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?Jett: Wil Rife had a big impact because our lockers were next to each other for three years and […]
Vinita’s Lauren Fraley Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
By Chance BurkDedication is one of the essential qualities of being great at something. In the world of sports, dedication is a quality that one must have to be great. Lauren Fraley takes dedication to a whole new level, on and off the field.Lauren Fraley is a sophomore at Vinita High School. She is a […]
Miami’s Hunter Nichols Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Keller Williams NEO Realty Team
Miami High School junior Hunter Nichols is a multisport athlete. Hunter plays football, runs track, and is a powerlifter. Hunter plays the positions of running back and edge rusher. If one word could be used to summarize Hunter, it would be determined. Hunter explained, “My life has been one of intense and frequent hardships, but […]
Q&A with Miami’s Gabby Raymond – Presented By Nate Long, Statefarm
VYPE: In your opinion, what is the best part about playing sports in high school? Gabby: The friendships, and making memories I’ll remember forever, surrounded by a supportive community while doing the sport I love and learning important leadership and teamwork skills. VYPE: What is your favorite memory competing? Gabby: While I have no “favorite” […]
Welch’s Caston Smith Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Welch State Bank
The sport of baseball requires teamwork, lots of practice, and skill. Welch High School freshman Caston Smith plays multiple positions: pitcher, catcher, second base, and third base.As a pitcher for the Welch Wildcats, Caston is tasked with a valuable role, as many consider a pitcher the most important player on the defensive side of the […]
Miami’s Damiyah Smith Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Nate Long, Statefarm
Miami High School junior Damiyah Smith stays busy between her involvements in wrestling, powerlifting, and track. The dedication that she has for her sports is significant, and Smith says that staying active and building relationships are great aspects of being a high school athlete. She started wrestling four years ago and fell in love with […]
Miami’s Mercedes Estep Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Welch State Bank
Miami High School junior Mercedes Estep has been a member of the varsity cheer squad for three years. As a team member, Estep said she has enjoyed everything about being a student-athlete at Miami High School. “What I love most about my team and teammates is I love how well get work together, especially during […]
Q&A with Afton’s Jesse Tatum – Presented By Steel City Metals
VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you? Jesse: If you want to be any type of man you have to let your work ethic define you and know how to treat a woman if you can do that you’ll be pretty well off. VYPE: Are you involved in any other activities? […]
Afton’s Abigail Osterberger Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Steel City Metals
Athletes invest a lot of hard work and effort into becoming the best they can be. Along with all that work, they also depend on those around them for support and encouragement along the journey. Abigail Osterberger has a few people that have been influential in her life. “There is not any one person I […]