9 Questions with Jay’s Zariah Kingfisher – Presented by Eye Care of Grand Lake
VYPE: What grade are you currently in and how long have you been playing softball? Zariah Kingfisher: I’m currently in the ninth grade at Jay High School and I’ve been playing softball since I was four years old. VYPE: What position do you play and what position would you like to play? ZK: The position […]
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? […]
Miami’s Chris Kelly – Football Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Chris Kelly Miami High School By Bryce McKinnis Chris Kelly, a Miami High School senior originally from Baxter Springs, Kansas, knew his dream was to play football at the collegiate level from the first snap he played in second grade. “My seventh grade year, when I first started playing linebacker, I found myself making a lot of plays, […]
Commerce’s Daneysi Zamarripa – Softball Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
Daneysi Zamarripa Commerce High School By Bryce McKinnis Two things about Daneysi Zamarripa: The Commerce High School junior is a natural leader, and she gives 100 percenteffort every time she steps up to the plate for the Tigers softball team or for her travel team, Purple Crush Platinum 18U. Zamarripa began playing softball at 4 years old […]