McAlester High School’s Ava Friestad – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan
McAlester’s Ava Friestad – Dance Spotlight – Presented by Fenton Nissan When the spotlight shines on a competition floor, Ava Friestad reminds herself that the journey matters as much as the performance. “When I step on the floor for a performance, I assure myself that all of our hard practice was for this moment and […]
McAlester High School’s Gracelinn Douglas – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Josh Hass Insurance
Leadership is something Gracelinn Douglas takes to heart as a captain for McAlester cheer. “My personal goals are to lead by example and bring positive aspects to the team,” she said. That attitude has shaped her approach not just to cheer, but to how she inspires those around her. One of the most exciting changes […]
McAlester High School’s Crawford Hester – Football Spotlight – Presented by Josh Hass Insurance
CRAWFORD HESTER-MCALESTER You hear coaches talk a lot about “program kids”. These are players that have generally played in the shadows but have stuck with the game and given it all for their team. McAlester senior lineman Crawford Hester is one of those guys as new coach Jeff Craig explained. “Crawford is one of those […]
McAlester High School’s Aubrey Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto of McAlester
Early mornings and relentless preparation have defined Aubrey Bailey’s senior year as a leader on the McAlester High School dance team. “We practice before school every morning! Sometimes we start as early as 6:30!” she said. That discipline has built not only stamina but also a championship mindset, something Bailey and her teammates take pride […]
McAlester High School’s Andyn Angeli – Football Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto of McAlester
McAlester’s Andyn Angeli – Football Spotlight Heading into his senior season, McAlester’s Andyn Angeli is locked in on growth and consistency. “My personal goals are to improve both physically and mentally,” Angeli said. “I want to push myself to be more consistent, stay disciplined in my training, and be a stronger leader for my team. […]
McAlester High School’s DeVeion Bickham – Football Spotlight – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford
DEVEION BICKHAM-MCALESTER It’s a big year for McAlester junior DeVeion Bickham as he tries to make a name for himself in the football world. Last year he played sparingly but still had 336 yards receiving and four touchdowns. New Buffaloes football coach Jeff Craig says the talent is there for Bickham it just needs to […]
Class 5A Top 10 Rankings from the VYPE Pigskin Preview
Order your Pigskin Preview today by going to vypeok.com Vype Top 100, Class by Class Rankings, Team Profiles and More! 5A Top 10 Rankings 1 – Carl Albert Titans 2 – Del City Eagles 3 – Booker T. Washington Hornets 4 – Bishop McGuinness Irish 5 – Guthrie Bluejays 6 – Collinsville Cardinals 7 – Pryor […]
VYPE 2025 Softball Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
This is a list of Oklahoma high school softball players to keep any eye out for this season as nominated by their coaches. If you would like to nominate someone for this list email it to [email protected] Kyerra Osborn – Altus Kyerra was an All-District shortstop last season. She started every game last season and hit […]
McAlester’s Jordan Clark – Football Spotlight – Presented by Arvest Bank
McAlester High senior Jordan Clark has an optimistic eye out for the 2025 football season with a new coach calling the shots in Jeff Craig. “Coach Craig was around at the end of the school year during morning weightlifting and we kind of got to know him. Us seniors were a little worried at first […]
SE Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Keith Cosby – Shelter Insurance
FOOTBALL Bayler Black – Caddo Bayler was on track to earn All-District honors before an injury sidelined him for half the season. Despite the setback, he still posted outstanding numbers: 66 total tackles, 52 solo stops, 10 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. A true student of the game and a rare athletic talent, Bayler […]