Q&A with Hugo’s Ja’Miya Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
VYPE: What first interested you in tennis, and how long have you been playing? Ja’Miya Johnson: Tennis seemed fun and it would keep me active. This is my second year playing. VYPE: What grade are you in, and what do you enjoy about representing your school? JJ: I’m a senior. I like being able to help give […]
Q&A with Hugo’s Zaven Siniga – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
VYPE: What first got you interested in tennis, and how long have you been playing?Zaven Siniga: Tennis first started interesting me after I saw it on TV. VYPE: What grade are you in, and what do you enjoy most about representing your school?ZS: I am in 11th grade, and I enjoy being able to change […]
Hugo’s Ethan Wesley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ed Wallace Ford
Ethan Wesley didn’t pick up a tennis racket the traditional way. His introduction to the sport came through pickleball, where the fast pace and constant action first caught his attention. But it didn’t take long for him to want more and challenge himself further as an athlete. “Tennis just seemed like a more fun and […]
Hugo’s Sam Perez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge
Tennis isn’t something that’s always been there at Hugo High School. For Sam Perez, that’s exactly what made it appealing. “The first thing that really interested me was that it was a sport that hasn’t been in Hugo for a while,” Perez said. “I wanted to help build the program back up.” Now a junior, […]
Coalgate’s Jase Burris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SafeGuard Insurance Solutions and CashFirst
Coalgate High School’s Jase Burris carries himself like a small-town athlete with a big-time purpose. He balances his love for baseball with a faith- and family-centered foundation that keeps him grounded. Burris grew up around sports, but he said baseball — and the adversity that comes with it — has shaped him the most. “Baseball […]
Silo’s Nayeli Paz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 49th Street Veterinary Clinic
At Silo High School, distance running has taken on a deeper meaning for senior Nayeli Paz. What once began as a way to stay active has grown into something far more personal, shaped by faith, loss and a determination to keep moving forward. Paz competes in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs, events that demand both […]
Silo’s Lewis Cross – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 49th Street Veterinary Clinic
On most days at Silo High School, senior Lewis Cross is already working before most students arrive on campus, building toward a final season defined by range and endurance. Cross competes in the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs, along with the 5-kilometer cross country race, handling events that require both speed and sustained effort. Cross […]
Q&A with Atoka’s Joseph Carroll – Academic Team Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford
VYPE: What grade are you in and how long have you been a part of the academic team?Joseph Carroll: I am a high school senior. I have been on the academic team all four years of high school and have been the team captain for one year. VYPE: What initially drew you to join the […]
Tishomingo’s Carli Upton – Athlete Spotlight
The quiet of an early tee time, the rhythm of a swing cutting through morning air — that’s where senior golfer Carli Upton finds her rhythm. She has been playing golf since she was four years old, and now, as a senior, she’s approaching the game with the focus and perspective that only come from […]
Atoka’s Ty James – Athlete Spotlight
For Ty James, the golf course has always been more than a place to compete—it’s where his identity has taken shape. The Atoka High School golfer has grown up immersed in the game, spending long days moving from one round to the next, sometimes playing with experienced regulars and later joining teammates before the day […]