Fairland’s Aubrey Kinsey Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Grand Savings Bank
There is something unique about living in a small town. Everyone knows each other and they are there for each other. The community supports its local school and does what it can to cheer them on and help them succeed. Aubrey Kinsey is going to be a junior at Fairland High School in the fall. […]
Grove’s Teacher of the Month: Joan Johnson – Presented By Trench Brothers Graphics
There are a lot of instances in which college students change their degree path and make the decision to change what career they want to go into. Joan Johnson is one of those who had this experience and she says that it was a great choice. “When I started college, I was a business major” […]
Grove’s Mom of the Month: Kim Hacker – Presented By Trench Brothers Graphics
Parents of high school athletes invest a lot of time into helping their children be at the places they need to be when they need to be there. They also make sure they have the things necessary to help them be successful. Kim Hacker is a mother of three and says that she does what […]
Commerce’s Jonas Reeves Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Keller Williams NEO Realty Team
Athletes work hard in order to be at their best whenever they step onto the field or court. While the hard work and extra practice time is important, Jonas Reeves says that there are other things that make you a better athlete. “For me to get to where I am today, it has taken many years […]
Q&A with Vinita’s Jett Ogden – Presented By Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport?Jett: Sports have been my life for so long that I don’t know what I’d do without them. VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?Jett: Wil Rife had a big impact because our lockers were next to each other for three years and […]
Miami’s Hunter Nichols Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Keller Williams NEO Realty Team
Miami High School junior Hunter Nichols is a multisport athlete. Hunter plays football, runs track, and is a powerlifter. Hunter plays the positions of running back and edge rusher. If one word could be used to summarize Hunter, it would be determined. Hunter explained, “My life has been one of intense and frequent hardships, but […]
Vinita’s Lauren Fraley Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
By Chance BurkDedication is one of the essential qualities of being great at something. In the world of sports, dedication is a quality that one must have to be great. Lauren Fraley takes dedication to a whole new level, on and off the field.Lauren Fraley is a sophomore at Vinita High School. She is a […]
Q&A with Miami’s Gabby Raymond – Presented By Nate Long, Statefarm
VYPE: In your opinion, what is the best part about playing sports in high school? Gabby: The friendships, and making memories I’ll remember forever, surrounded by a supportive community while doing the sport I love and learning important leadership and teamwork skills. VYPE: What is your favorite memory competing? Gabby: While I have no “favorite” […]
Welch’s Caston Smith Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Welch State Bank
The sport of baseball requires teamwork, lots of practice, and skill. Welch High School freshman Caston Smith plays multiple positions: pitcher, catcher, second base, and third base.As a pitcher for the Welch Wildcats, Caston is tasked with a valuable role, as many consider a pitcher the most important player on the defensive side of the […]
Miami’s Damiyah Smith Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Nate Long, Statefarm
Miami High School junior Damiyah Smith stays busy between her involvements in wrestling, powerlifting, and track. The dedication that she has for her sports is significant, and Smith says that staying active and building relationships are great aspects of being a high school athlete. She started wrestling four years ago and fell in love with […]