Idabel’s Quintasia Johnson – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Kiamichi Family Medical Center
QUINTASIA JOHNSON IDABEL HIGH SCHOOL When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That might be the mantra for Idabel High School junior Quintasia Johnson this year. She suffered a major knee injury during the summer which will sideline her from her busy schedule for a while starting with the cheer squad. But even injured, Quintasia is finding ways to support them. “Even though she’s […]
Antlers’ Chandler Joslin – Football Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
CHANDLER JOSLIN ANTLERS HIGH SCHOOL No matter the season, you’re sure to find Antlers senior Chandler Joslin playing a sport for the Bearcats. Right now, it’s football where Joslin can play wide receiver, running back and defensive back. “He’s one of our better players and a real leader for us,” said head coach Dustin Beasley. “He’s a three-year starter who […]
Broken Bow’s Quinlan Bailey – Football Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
QUINLAN BAILEY BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL Webster defines “throwback” as something suggestive of an earlier time or style. And Broken Bow footballer Quinlan Bailey fits that image to a tee according to his new coach Maverick Lang. “He’s prototypical of what you want in a middle linebacker. He’s big and physical and has a good nose for the football […]
Wright City’s Kenlie Zilliox – Cross Country Spotlight – Sponsored by Wright City Cross Country
Kenlie Zilliox’s cross country journey is marked by resilience and dedication, starting from her early fascination with running. “When I was little, I was always interested in running, so when I was 10 in the fourth grade, I started cross country,” Kenlie shared. Her journey has been significantly influenced by her coaches, Mr. Johnny Crabtree and Mrs. Ruthie (Edna Turner). “What […]
Idabel’s Emerson McElroy – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill
EMERSON MCELROY IDABEL HIGH SCHOOL If you listen to Emerson McElroy talk, you might swear that she’s a senior or maybe even a college kid. But this Idabel High dynamo is just a sophomore who is a one-person organizer for the Warrior cheer squad. “She’s my go-to for choreography, does a lot of our pre-recordings, is […]
Q&A with Valliant’s Raeleigh Williston – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Q&A with Valliant’s Raeleigh Williston – Softball Spotlight VYPE: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started in softball? Raeleigh Williston: My name is Raeleigh Williston, and I am 16 years old. My mom and dad put me in T-ball at around four years old, just for something to do and to see how I would like it, and I’ve […]
Broken Bow’s Kate Hammonds – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by James Hodge Dodge of Broken Bow
At Broken Bow High School, Kate Hammonds embodies the essence of dedication and school spirit as a senior captain cheerleader for the Savages. Her passion for cheerleading is not just about the routines and stunts; it’s about the support and victory that drive her. “My love for the support is what motivates me. I love […]
Broken Bow’s Greydon Howell – Football Spotlight – Presented by James Hodge Dodge of Broken Bow
GREYDON HOWELL BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL If you were to look up Webster’s definition of student athlete, you might find a picture of Broken Bow sophomore Greydon Howell. He’s a multi-sport athlete, is in the top 10 percent of his class, is already involved in activities like student council and Spanish Club and plays drums in the […]
Broken Bow’s Claire Dees – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by New Century Abstract
Claire Dees, a senior captain of the Broken Bow High School varsity cheer squad, has been a driving force on and off the field. Her cheer journey began in middle school, but the seeds were planted years earlier. “Since I was a little girl, my mom would take me to the Broken Bow games where […]
IDABEL WARRIORS CHEER TEAM – Presented by Jake Denison Farmers Insurance
IDABEL WARRIORS CHEER TEAMHead Coach: PRINCES’SAI JOHNS The Idabel High School cheer team is buzzing with excitement as they head into the season with renewed energy and a fresh coaching staff. Led by head coach Princes’Sai Johns, the team has worked hard over the summer, preparing to energize the crowd and pump up the Warriors. […]