Grove’s Rowan Geer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant
By Ivy Knapp Rowan Geer has been around basketball for a long period of her life. Now a senior, she’s been playing the game for 13 years. Basketball has become a part of who she is. Rowan has grown up with a dad who coached basketball, so the sport was always close to home. “I […]
Q&A with Miami’s Logan Chaney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Family Dental Miami
Miami’s Logan Chaney VYPE: Logan, what sports are you involved in at Miami High School? Logan Chaney: I play softball, basketball and track. VYPE: What do you love most about the team you play on at MHS? LC: I love the chemistry we have on and off the field. VYPE: Who inspires you? LC: The […]
Miami’s Waike Roblyer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by OK Installers
Miami’s Waike Roblyer By Bryce McKinnis Last year, Miami High School junior Waike Roblyer averaged 14 points, eight rebounds and 1.3 blocks a night enroute to a district championship and his senior All-Conference nod. Two years ago, Miami High School freshman Waike Roblyer didn’t touch the floor. “I decided I was going to get playing […]
Vinita’s Ella Tyrrell – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Osborn Drugs
Vinita’s Ella Tyrrell By Trina Walker Ella Tyrrell is a multi-talented athlete. Over the summer she was chosen as an All-American Cheerleader, she enjoys golf and has a special love for the sport of basketball. She is a senior at Vinita High School. Her introduction to basketball was in grade school when she started playing […]
Miami’s Lane Walther – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Vance Auto Group
Miami’s Lane Walther By Bryce McKinnis Basketball, Miami High School sophomore Lane Walther said, is “unlike any other sport.” “The things I love about basketball is that it requires me to compete at the highest levels of competition and athleticism,” Walther said. “It requires elite speed and agility.” A natural competitor, Walther was introduced to […]
Vinita’s Ty Purcell – Wrestling Spotlight
Vinita’s Ty Purcell By Mike Moguin The first year he ever wrestled is one season upcoming freshman Ty Purcell of Vinita is proud of. “I went undefeated and won Novice State Championship,” said Purcell, who is also known by the nickname “TyTy” by his teammates. “Another one was when I won third place at Junior […]
Vinita’s Zaden Nowlin – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Sam’s Tire Shop
Vinita’s Zaden Nowlin By Elizabeth Contreras For senior Zaden Nowlin, basketball became a part of life more than a decade ago through a common interest between father and son. From the early days of dribbling in the driveway, basketball has positively impacted his character and his approach to life. Now wrapping up his final season […]
Vinita Lady Hornets – Wrestling Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
GIRLS Coach: DYLAN ENYART OUTLOOK Every program embracing girls wrestling has experience the growing pains of getting a program off the ground. Vinita HS has coach Dylan Enyart to help with that process and the response has been excellent. “Vinita’s girls team although new, is growing and ready to compete this winter,” coach Enyart said. […]
Vinita Hornets – Wrestling Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
VINITA WRESTLING BOYS Coach: DANNY HICKS OUTLOOK There is optimism surrounding the Vinita wrestling program as coach Danny Hicks is preparing his team for the long, grueling season on the mat. “The Hornets swarm into the 2025-26 season with a roster full of young talent. The Hornets will be led by senior, Luke Prince a […]
Fairland’s Max Stephens – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Nichols-Stephens Funeral & Cremation Services
Fairland’s Max Stephens By Elizabeth Contreras For the first time in a century, Fairland boys basketball punched its ticket to the state tournament, a milestone that brought chills, pride and an unforgettable sense of accomplishment to the entire community. Among the athletes who helped make history is Max Stephens, a key contributor known for his […]