2025 Vinita Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Patrick Kauffman – Shelter Insurance
VINITA HORNETS Coach: TONY ROACH 2024-25 Record: 13-17 OUTLOOK Nearing the 20-year mark as coach of the Hornets basketball program, coach Tony Roach will field a team looking to build off the success they experienced late in the season a year ago. “After making a good run at the end of the season last year […]
2025 Grove Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Mark Lee – Shelter Insurance
GROVE RIDGERUNNERS Coach: ZACH TRIMBLE 2024-25 Record: 17-8 OUTLOOK After a 17-win season and with several key players making their return to the team, head coach Zach Trimble said the team is hungry for more success on the court. “Have a pretty good core coming back with some experience. Three starters returning with a lot […]
Grove’s Brianna DeSilva – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Cole Organization
By Mike Moguin Some athletes play multiple sports, and some put their time into just one. Grove junior Brianna DeSilva has played softball and basketball in the past, but as a pitcher on the hill, she has reduced her activity to just one sport. “I am putting my focus mainly on softball and trying to […]
Miami’s Sutton Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle – State Farm
When Sutton Smith of Miami High School first started competing in cross country as a seventh grader, he had no idea if it would take him to the varsity level in high school. His passion for the sport continued to grow and now he is a member of the varsity team. “The thing I love […]
Q&A With Grove’s Jaxyn Berryman – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Mark Lee, Shelter Insurance
Jaxyn Berryman – Grove HS VYPE: Jaxyn, what grade are you in this year and what do you love most about your teammates at Grove HS? Jaxyn Berryman: I am a sophomore. What I love about my teammates most is how hard we work together and getting to experience our success in the little moments […]
Wyandotte’s Makenzi Carriger – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Mark Lee, Shelter Insurance
Wyandotte’s Makenzi Carriger Wyandotte High School senior Makenzi Carriger is a varsity softball player and a member of STUCO, BPA, National Honor Society and SMAC. The third baseman said she started playing the sport in middle school and loves being part of this team. “I love that it always feels like a family, and I […]
Vype Northeast Football Fans Poll Winners – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle & Nate Long, State Farm
Grand Lake Sports Zone Quarterback – Leland Johnson (Jay) Johnson has a solid knowledge of the game and will be a good leader for the team. Running Back – Gavin Wyatt (Grove) Speed and agility are just two of the skills that Gavin brings to the Ridgerunner backfield. Wide Receiver/Tight End – Bryce Barnes (Miami) […]
Commerce’s Juan Gomez – Football Spotlight – Presented by Dustin Kunkel, Farmers Insurance
Commerce’s Juan Gomez As the football season presses forward, teams are preparing for their next opponent and district play. The Commerce Tigers under head coach Logan Cawyer are off to a 1-1 start and the players are excited to continue competing and racking up wins. Juan Gomez is part of that group looking to do […]
Q&A with Vinita’s Caydence Livingston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
Q&A with Vinita’s Caydence Livingston VYPE: Caydence, who inspires you? Caydence Livingston: One of my biggest inspirations is my grandpa Jerry Tyler. He has always had a passion for sports and is always interested in how my sports seasons are going. He also has coached many of his kids, including my mom’s, sports team from […]
Quapaw’s Daya Boman – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman, Shelter Insurance
Quapaw’s Daya Boman By Elizabeth Contreras Daya Boman is a senior at Quapaw High School and serves as starting shortstop on the varsity softball team. Boman has played softball since she was six years old and says her parents have supported her along the way. “My mom and dad are huge influences in my life,” […]