Vinita’s Hayden Smoke Athlete Spotlight Presented by Welch State Bank Vinita

Haiden Smoke Vinita High School The Vinita girls basketball team under head coach Nathan Wylie continues to work hard and put wins on the board. One of the players helping the Lady Hornets this season is Haiden Smoke. Smoke is a junior and plays forward for coach Wylie. “The season has been wonderful. It has had its up and downs, but I […]
9 Questions with Vinita High School’s Addison Osborn Presented by Patrick Kauffman Shelter Insurance

Addison Osborn Vinita High School VYPE: Addison, what grade are you in and what position do you play? Osborn: I am in the eleventh grade, and I play as a guard. VYPE: How has the season been so far? Osborn: Our team’s season so far has drastically improved from the previous year. We have all grown personally and together we have been […]
Vinita’s Emma Pigeon Athlete Spotlight Presented by Patrick Kauffman Shelter Insurance

Emma Pigeon Vinita High School As the season inches closer to post season play, the Vinita Lady Hornets are working hard to grab a spot in the tournament. Junior guard Emma Pigeon said the team is pushing themselves to make the rest of the season a memorable one. “My goal for the rest of the season […]
9 Questions with Wyandotte High School’s Jace Fent Presented by Comforting Hands Hospice

Jace Fent Wyandotte High School VYPE: Jace, what grade are you in this year and what position do you play on the Wyandotte basketball team? Fent: I am a junior, and I am a guard on the basketball team. VYPE: What’s been your favorite moment this season? Fent: My favorite moment so far this season was beating […]
Jay’s Madison King Athlete Spotlight Presented by Comforting Hands Hospice

Madison King Jay High School The emergence of the Jay High School girls wrestling team has become a fan favorite for Jay fans. The tough, physical girls are making a lot of noise on the mat and one wrestler who is helping the program reach new heights is Madison King. King is a junior this season […]
Miami’s Kevin Ramirez Athlete Spotlight Presented by Welch State Bank

Kevin Ramirez Miami High School The Miami Wardogs have enjoyed a solid season on the mat and one wrestling looking to leave his mark on the program is Kevin Ramirez. Ramirez is a senior and has spent the last five years competing for Miami Public Schools. “One thing I love about being a student-athlete is the connections I have […]
9 Questions with Afton High School’s Gracie Cook Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation

Gracie Cook Afton High School VYPE: Gracie, what grade are you in this year and what position do you play on the Afton basketball team? Cook: I’m a sophomore and I play guard. VYPE: What has this season been like for you and the team? Cook: It’s been great! We’ve for sure learned some communication and improved […]
Miami’s Elijah Sanda Athlete Spotlight Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation

Elijah Sanda Miami High School Wrestling requires a dedication that pushes the athletes to limits he or she did not know they could reach. For many wrestlers, this has been a way of life since they were very young. Miami High School’s Elijah Sanda is a senior and a member of the varsity wrestling team, but […]
Fairland’s Gracie Riggs Athlete Spotlight Presented by Grand Savings Bank Fairland

Gracin Riggs Fairland High School For a decade, Gracin Riggs has called the softball diamond home. As a youth, Riggs started playing the sport that she now plays for Fairland High School. “I have played softball since I was six years old,” said Riggs. “I am currently a junior at FHS.” As a multi-sport athlete at FHS, […]
Fairland’s Cason Renfro Athlete Spotlight Presented by Grand Savings Bank Fairland

Cason Renfro Fairland High School With a great start to the season, Fairland High School’s Cason Renfro said the team is setting high expectations this season and they look forward to the challenge of a tough schedule. “So far, the season has been great starting 9-0 for the first time in my high school career is […]