VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Girls Basketball Player Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Welch State Bank (Poll Ends 10/17)
Basketball season is almost here and VYPE wants to know which area girls basketball player we should feature next. Vote for your selection below. If you think someone should be added to this list, please email their name, grade, school, and the reason they should be added to [email protected]. (All info must be included for […]
Miami Wardogs Cheer – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzeria
Congratulations to the Miami High School varsity cheer team on making it to the State Competition! 2025-26 Miami Varsity Team Members Natalie Alanis, Carolina Antonio, Gentry Burrow, Holly Christman, Kinzington Cooper, Dylan Douthit, Hadlee Frazier, Lexie Gilmartin, Kyla Glenn, Scarlett Helton, Abigail Homer, Lexi McKibben, Kirah Osborn, Hanna Noel, Priscilla Ontiveros, Marley Patterson, Kendall Perry, […]
Grove’s Allie Hasselman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzaria
Grove’s Allie Hasselman By Bryce McKinnis Grove High School junior Allie Hasselman, the state’s reigning 5A 800m state champion and one of the area’s most talented multi-sport athletes, has centered her life around faith. “The first thing everybody should know about me is that Jesus has truly changed and saved my life,” said Hasselman, a cross […]
Vinita’s Jolee Doggett – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzaria
Vinita’s Jolee Doggett By Elizabeth Contreras Jolee Doggett is a sophomore at Vinita High School and has been playing softball since the 5th grade. She currently plays left field for the Hornets and says the most influential person in her journey has been her dad. “My dad has always been a big influence on me,” […]
Q&A with Welch’s Nicole Feltynowski – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Q&A with Welch’s Nicole Feltynowski VYPE: What is your favorite part about softball and what position do you play? Nicole Feltynowski: I play center/rover and my favorite part about softball is there is always something to laugh about. VYPE: When and how did you first get into playing your sport? NF: I first started playing […]
Miami’s Hayden Pilkinton – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Miami’s Hayden Pilkinton By Elizabeth Contreras Miami High School senior Hayden Pilkinton has been playing softball since she could talk, picking up a ball and glove at just 3 years old. She has grown into a versatile player, covering both middle infield and center field for the Wardogs. “I love softball,” she says. “I’ve been […]
VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Boys Basketball Player Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Welch State Bank (Poll Ends 10/16)
Basketball season is almost here and VYPE wants to know which area boys basketball player we should feature next. Vote for your selection below. If you think someone should be added to this list, please email their name, grade, school, and the reason they should be added to [email protected]. (All info must be included for […]
Q&A with Afton’s Griffin Robinson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
Q&A with Afton’s Griffin Robinson VYPE: Griffin, what makes being on this team special and what do you love most about your teammates at Afton HS? Griffin Robinson: We’ve all grown up playing sports together from a very young age and we work well together as a team and trust each other. VYPE: What grade […]
Q&A with Fairland’s Caine Bowers – Football Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
Q&A with Fairland’s Caine Bowers VYPE: What year are you and do you play any sports other than football? Caine Bowers: 2026, track and baseball. VYPE: What position(s) do you play? CB: Running back, linebacker. VYPE: What are your goals for this season? CB: Win a state championship or go very deep into the playoffs. […]
Q&A with Fairland’s Melanie Crafton – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
Q&A with Fairland’s Melanie Crafton VYPE: What grade are you in this year and how long have you played softball at Fairland?Melanie Crafton: I’m a junior, and I’ve been playing softball at Fairland for six years now. VYPE: What makes being a student-athlete at Fairland special to you?MC: The best part is being on such […]