9 Q’s with Grove’s Nora Sheffield – Presented by EyeCare of Grand Lake
VYPE: Which professional athlete do you look up to? Nora: I look up to Emily Cole, a collegiate cross country and track athlete at Duke University. She encourages prioritizing nutrition, mental health, and muscle recovery throughout each season and really motivates me to look at running as an outlet for joy rather than a responsibility or difficult […]
Grove’s Joshua Gesell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by EyeCare of Grand Lake
by Trina Walker Athletics is part of who Joshua Gesell is. He grew-up watching football on TV. He always knew he wanted to play. Once football season was over he wanted more, so he joined wrestling and track was soon to follow. This Grove High School senior lives for sports and food. He said with a smile his favorite activity is to eat. His favorite meal is rib-eye and […]
9 Q’s with Jay’s Jovylin Ward – Presented by Eye Care of Grand Lake
VYPE: When and how did you first get into playing your sport? Jovylin: I started playing T-ball when I was four and have been playing since. I started to take softball more seriously when I was in the fifth grade when I started playing travel softball VYPE: What has been your favorite memory of playing? Jovylin: My favorite memory […]
Jay’s Trenton Brixey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Eye Care of Grand Lake
Trenton Brixey believes in staying tough and keeping your head up, even when you are not sure what to expect. A junior at Jay High School, Trenton plays football, power lifts, and throws discus during track season. This student athlete stays busy year-round, but he finds the most enjoyment when he is playing nose guard on the defensive line. When […]
9 Q’s with Afton’s Brady Robinson – Presented by Comforting Hands Hospice
VYPE: When and how did you first get into playing your sport? Brady: I started playing football in second grade because all of my friends were playing. I started playing basketball and baseball in kindergarten because my parents started me as soon as possible. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life? […]
Vinita’s Caydence Livingston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Comforting Hands Hospice
By Payton Moody In the heart of Vinita, Oklahoma, one young athlete is making waves on the cross country course. Caydence Livingston, a standout runner for Vinita High School, has not only excelled in her sport but also embodies the qualities of dedication and compassion. When asked about her favorite coach, Livingston credits Vinita Head Cross Country […]
Afton’s Addisyn McElhaney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Grove Dental Associates
by Trina Walker The excitement of the crowd and fan spirit make high school sports the heart of a community. Cheerleaders are at the center building this spirit. Addisyn McElhaney, a sophomore cheerleader at Afton High School says, “I love being one of the first people that everyone sees and thinks of when they see Afton and I love […]
9 Q’s with Grove’s Scott Cox – Presented by Mark Lee Shelter Insurance
VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you? Scott: Last year’s senior, Cooper Edwards. He is one of my closest friends and we spent all summer lifting together and working on our footwork. VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you take with you? Scott: Florida to […]
Grove’s Jennifer Hiatt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mark Lee Shelter Insurance
Jennifer Hiatt is a 10th grader who plays softball at Grove High School. She loves playing first base but has been playing right field for Grove and really enjoying it as well. Jennifer says that softball has taught her perseverance and the importance of putting in the work the make improvements as a player and team. A teammate who […]
9 Q’s with Commerce’s Haven Ragsdale – Presented by Trench Brothers Graphics
VYPE: Who is your favorite person you follow on social media? Haven: My favorite person I follow on social media is probably MaxPreps. And also Michael Turk because he posts inspirational videos about being a Christian athlete. VYPE: What does it mean to you to represent your school and community when you play? Haven: It means a lot to […]