Grove’s Madelyn Kitchen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzeria

By Rachel Collins Competing in sports while in high school can have a positive effect on the lives of students. “My favorite part about being a student athlete while in high school is learning about leadership and teamwork,” Kitchen said. “I believe that this will prepare me for when I enter into the real world, […]
VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Girls Spring Sport Athlete Should We Feature Next? Presented by Goodfellas Pizza (Poll Ends 4/5)

Spring is just around the corner and with that comes a new batch of sports. VYPE wants to know which area spring sport female athlete that you would like to see us feature next. Vote for your choice below. If there is an athlete that you would like to submit for consideration to be added […]
VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Boys Spring Sport Athlete Should We Feature Next? Presented by Goodfellas Pizza (Poll Ends 4/5)

Spring is just around the corner and with that comes a new batch of sports. VYPE wants to know which area spring sport male athlete that you would like to see us feature next. Vote for your choice below. If there is an athlete that you would like to submit for consideration to be added […]
VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Male Basketball Player Should Be the Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball? – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 3/31)

With the 2022-23 basketball season in the books, VYPE wants to know who you think is the top male basketball player in the area. Vote below and the athlete with the most votes will advance to the final statewide Mr. Oklahoma vote. Voting ends at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting […]
VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Female Basketball Player Should Be the Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball? – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 3/29)

VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Female Basketball Player Should Be the Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball? – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 3/29) With the 2022-23 basketball season in the books, VYPE wants to know who you think is the top female basketball player in the area. Vote below and the athlete with the […]
Grand Lake Area Players To Watch – Presented By NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation

PLAYERS TO WATCH Boys Basketball Markeen Webb – Fairland An outstanding player with a lot of skills that can take over in clutch time. He also shoots and handles the ball very well. Hagen Hacker – Grove Hagen is a hard worker, good leader, and gym rat who stays in the gym year-round. He can […]
Afton’s Lyndee Mikesell – Multisport Athlete Spotlight – Presented By State Farm

Team sports require more than just individual athletes to be at their best. The team also has to have good chemistry and communication with each other in order to reach the group’s goals. Afton’s Lyndee Mikesell says that while she has put in a lot of work, her teammate has played a considerable role in […]
Vinita’s Tierany Trail – Basketball Spotlight – Presented By Patrick Kauffman Shelter Insurance

Athletes work hard to be the best they can be at their chosen sport. While the work can be tough and grueling, the results of that work can make for some good times and memories. Tierany Trail says that there was a moment during her sophomore year when she realized that the work she had […]
Vinita Hornets Girls Basketball Preview – Presented By Patrick Kauffman Shelter Insurance

GIRLS Coach: Nathan Wylie 21-22 Record: 9-16 Despite having a young team, the Lady Hornets of Vinita, under the leadership of head coach Nathan Wylie, are ready to take on a challenging schedule in a tough classification. “We are a very young team with some talent. We have four kids that suited up last season […]
Commerce’s Lacy Brough – Basketball Spotlight – Presented By KW Partners

Words used to describe Commerce High School sophomore Lacy Brough include” Energizer Bunny”, “gnat”, and “pest” depending on whether it’s a friend or foe that describes her activities on the basketball court. “She just doesn’t stop,” said her coach since the sixth grade Brooke Jackson. “She’s a very gifted athlete and puts in hard work […]