Miami’s Lexie Gilmartin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Miami High School junior defender Lexie Gilmartin understands that one misstep can change a match. As the varsity soccer team’s right back, she embraces a role where every decision carries weight and every mistake can end up in the back of the net. “I play right-back, the most difficult part about my position is that […]
2026 Fairland Owls Baseball – Presented by Looper’s Metal Works
FAIRLAND OWL BASEBALL Coach: JOSH SCHERTZ OUTLOOK Fairland High School enters the baseball season with experience, momentum and expectations under head coach Josh Schertz. The Owls return most of their roster from last year’s 16-14 squad and believe a strong offseason will help them take the next step. “The majority of our team returns from […]
Q&A with Grove’s Brady Dalton – Presented by NEO Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
VYPE: Brady, what position are you play for Grove and what’s the most difficult thing about it? Brady Dalton: My position is pitcher, and I also play middle infield. Pitching is the most difficult of the those for me. Pitching requires more than just throwing hard. It requires efficiency in all aspects and understanding the […]
Fairland’s Alivia Bartley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
As the season gets underway, Fairland High School’s slow-pitch softball team is looking ahead to what the season could hold for a team that made the state tournament last season. Alivia Bartley was one of the players who helped make that historic run for the program. The run became one of her most memorable moments […]
Fairland’s Addilyn Lollar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
Fairland High School shortstop Addilyn Lollar takes the field knowing every pitch could come her way, and she would not have it any other way. “Shortstop, you have to always be mentally prepared for each pitch,” Lollar said, describing a position she has come to embrace as the heart of the infield for the Lady […]
2026 Grove Ridgerunner Baseball – Presented by TH Rogers Lumber Company
GROVE RIDGERUNNER BASEBAL Coach: SILAS BOHANNAN OUTLOOK The Ridgerunners returns several key players this season and that experience will be important with a tough schedule ahead. Head coach Silas Bohannan is excited to see what this team can accomplish in 2026. “We expect to have a huge year with us only losing three players from […]
Q&A with Ketchum’s Gracian Jones – Presented by BancFirst Ketchum
VYPE: Gracian, what sports are you playing at Ketchum High School? Gracian Jones: I play football, basketball and baseball. VYPE: What’s your most memorable moment on the court? GJ: Getting my first 35-point game. VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates? GJ: They never fail to make me laugh. VYPE: Who […]
VOTE NOW! Which Grand Lake Area Cheerleader Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Goodfellas Pizza (Poll Ends 2/11)
Cheerleaders are a vital part of any athletic department. Not only do they compete in their own competitions, but they also are there for the school’s other sports teams, cheering them on and keeping the crowd involved. VYPE is looking for which area cheerleader the fans would like to see featured next in our magazine. […]
Grove Lady Ridgerrunner – Wrestling Preview – Presented by Notable Outdoor Living
GROVE LADY RIDGERUNNER WRESTLING Coach: BENJAMIN STEFFENSON Despite not having huge numbers, the Lady Ridgerunners have several wrestlers who come to compete every night. Head coach Benjamin Steffenson said the team may not have big numbers, but they do have the competitive streak it takes to be successful. “We will be a little shorthanded this […]
Grove Ridgerunner – Wrestling Preview – Notable Outdoor Living
GROVE RIDGERUNNER WRESTLING BOYS Coach: JOHN WARD II On paper, the 2025-26 wrestling season is shaping up to be a fun one for the Ridgerunners. Head coach John Ward II said the team returns a solid nucleus of wrestlers who can not only win matches and tournaments, but help the other wrestlers raise their talents […]