9 Questions with Idabel’s Andre Golston – Powerlifting Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

9Q’s with Idabel’s Andre Golston VYPE: How did you get started in powerlifting? Andre Golston: I didn’t find powerlifting; it found me when I had nothing else. I needed a way to turn all that noise and frustration into something solid. The first time a weight that was supposed to crush me moved, I knew I […]
Idabel’s Katie McClure – Track Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

Idabel’s Katie McClure Katie McClure’s journey in track and field is built on years of dedication, discipline and a genuine love for competition, all of which continue to shape her success at Idabel High School. A junior who competes in the high jump and long jump, McClure first found her way onto the track in […]
Broken Bow’s Kaeslynn Lansdell – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Sherrill’s Pharmacy

Broken Bow’s Kaeslynn Lansdell Kaeslynn Lansdell’s journey in golf began almost casually, sparked by a friend who encouraged her to try the sport and later reinforced by a coach who invited her to join the team. What started as something new quickly became a meaningful part of her life, built through competition, growth and friendships […]
Broken Bow’s James Underwood – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Sherrill’s Pharmacy

Broken Bow’s James Underwood James Underwood’s path into competitive golf at Broken Bow High School began close to home, shaped by time spent alongside his father and a steady commitment to improvement. What started as a shared interest quickly turned into something more serious once he entered high school and set his sights on competing. […]
Idabel’s Adelynn Clardy – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

Idabel’s Adelynn Clardy Adelynn Clardy’s connection to softball started almost as soon as she could pick up a glove. Now a freshman at Idabel Public Schools, she is continuing to build her game through experience, adversity and a growing sense of confidence. Clardy began playing at age three and said her parents have been her biggest […]
Idabel’s Makensie Cravens – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

Idabel’s Makensie Cravens Makensie Cravens has spent most of her life on a softball field, developing into a versatile utility player who can fill any role her team needs. While she is capable across the field, she feels most confident at shortstop, where quick reactions and steady communication define her game. Her journey began at […]
Antler’s Ely Dollins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

VYPE: Who inspires you? Explain. Ely Dollins: My mom and stepdad. They have taught me how to work hard, never give up, and to set my mind to the things I want to do and accomplish. VYPE: What grade are you in this year? ED: I am in 10th grade. VYPE: Favorite subject in school […]
Antler’s Case Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

For Case Moore, baseball has always been a constant. Now a senior at Antlers High School, he has turned years of experience into a steady presence at second base and a leader his teammates rely on. “I’ve been playing baseball all my life,” Moore said. As he’s grown older, his role has shifted from simply […]
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 […]
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 […]