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 […]
Miami’s Mercedes Estep Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Welch State Bank
Miami High School junior Mercedes Estep has been a member of the varsity cheer squad for three years. As a team member, Estep said she has enjoyed everything about being a student-athlete at Miami High School. “What I love most about my team and teammates is I love how well get work together, especially during […]
Q&A with Afton’s Jesse Tatum – Presented By Steel City Metals
VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you? Jesse: If you want to be any type of man you have to let your work ethic define you and know how to treat a woman if you can do that you’ll be pretty well off. VYPE: Are you involved in any other activities? […]
Afton’s Abigail Osterberger Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Steel City Metals
Athletes invest a lot of hard work and effort into becoming the best they can be. Along with all that work, they also depend on those around them for support and encouragement along the journey. Abigail Osterberger has a few people that have been influential in her life. “There is not any one person I […]
Wyandotte’s Taylor Lundien Athlete Spotlight – Presented By NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
Almost every high school has a sports rival. They are that one team that when you beat them makes the victory a little bit sweeter. Taylor Lundien is an athlete at Wyandotte High School and she says that she knows exactly who that school is for her and her teammates. “My favorite opponent to play […]
Fairland’s Mar’keen Webb Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Grand Savings Bank
We caught up with Mar’keen Webb to get his thoughts on the season and his plans for the future. VYPE: Mar’keen, what grade are you in this year and what sports are you playing? Webb: I am sophomore. I play basketball, football, and run track. I play point guard, wide receiver, and I long jump. […]
Ketchum’s Rowdy Mullins Athlete Spotlight – Presented By BancFirst
Success on the field is usually a direct indicator of work ethic and discipline off the field. A love for the game paired with a dedication to the work and discipline it takes, that’s the foundation. And that’s exactly the mindset of Rowdy Mullins of Ketchum High School. A junior short-stop with a left-hand bat […]
Ketchum’s Kenzie Buzzard Athlete Spotlight – Presented By TH Rogers Lumber Company
By Payton Moody High school athletics are extremely competitive, now more than ever. It takes dedication, consistency, and hard work to be successful in all sports, but especially for those who plan to play at the next level of competition. Kenzie Buzzard, a senior at Ketchum High School, understands just how much it takes to […]