Commerce’s Gracen Shelton – Football Spotlight – Presented by Absolute Royalty Roofing

Gracen Shelton Commerce High School Playing the position of quarterback requires a player to accept a certain level of responsibility and leadership on and off the field. Commerce High School’s Gracen Shelton embraces both as a senior. Shelton started playing football early in elementary school, but it’s not the only sport he plays at CHS. […]
Commerce Football – Team Spotlight – Presented by Absolute Royalty Roofing

Commerce Football When the Tiger started the 2024 season, head coach Logan Cawyer said the team had positions to fill after losing 12 seniors to graduation, but he was confident they had younger players who were ready to step up and play at a high level. “We have some skill kids coming back that will […]
Q&A with Vinita’s Josie Henry – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank

Josie Henry Vinita High School VYPE: Josie, as a member of the varsity cheer team at Vinita High School, what are your responsibilities on the mat and field and what are you working on this most? Josie Henry: I am a back-spot. I have been trying to improve on my technique and sharpness. VYPE: What have you […]
Vinita’s James Stonebarger – Football Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank

James Stonebarger Vinita High School By Trina Walker James Stonebarger’s dad always tells him, “Don’t love what you do, do what you love.” James takes this advice onto the field or the court where he does what he loves, play ball. This sophomore at Vinita High School is a multi-sport athlete playing football, baseball, and basketball. “Sports have taught me to work hard and that nothing is ever given but […]
Q&A with Vinita’s Lauren Fraley – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman Shelter Insurance

Lauren Fraley Vinita High School VYPE: Lauren, how is the season going for the Vinita cross country team? Lauren Fraley: This season our XC team is full of talented young girls who have the potential to be amazing runners. VYPE: What is your favorite memory while competing for VHS? LF: My favorite memory as a student-athlete for VHS […]
Vinita’s Bailey Huffman – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman Shelter Insurance

Bailey Huffman Vinita High School By Trina Walker Being selected as All-American in cheer is an accomplishment awarded to the top cheerleaders during NCA summer camps. Bailey Huffman is proud to have achieved this distinction her senior year. “If it was easy everyone would do it,” is advice that pushes Bailey to be the best cheerleader she can be for her team. Bailey has cheered on the varsity team at Vinita High […]
Q&A with Welch’s Camryn Etzel – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank

Camryn Etzel Welch High School VYPE: Camryn, you’re a member of the varsity softball team at WHS, what is the team like this season? Camryn Etzel: We are a young team this year, but we are getting better and gaining experience every game. VYPE: Do you have a favorite festival to play or place to play? […]