Ada’s 2026 Athletic Award Recipients – Presented by Ada’s Candy Shoppe
Congratulations to all the teams and athletes that helped make the 2025-2026 school year another exciting chapter of success for Cougars Athletics with many record setting performances! #TraditionContinues
Tushka’s Jaxson Gregory – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford
Jaxson Gregory can still remember what it felt like to sit and wait. Not long ago, the Tushka High School senior wasn’t in the lineup. He was on the bench, watching, learning and wondering when his next opportunity would come. It wasn’t the role he wanted, but it became a turning point. Instead of letting […]
Q&A with Kingston’s Ethan Mowles – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cherokee Communications
VYPE: What grade are you in, and what sports and positions do you play?Ethan Mowles: I am a junior. I play quarterback in football, and catcher and middle infield in baseball. VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of?EM: My proudest memory is being a three-time district champion and planning and working to become a four-time […]
Boswell’s Breah Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kiamichi Tech
Third baseman Breah Williams has quickly become one of Boswell High School’s most reliable players at the hot corner, pairing sharp defense with a poised, team-first mentality. She already owns one of the program’s top honors, being named the 2025 Breakthrough Player of the Year after helping Boswell earn the chance to play at Devon […]
Tishomingo’s Nataliea Schuler – Athlete Spotlight
The sound of spikes hitting the track, the snap of the hurdles, the quiet pause before takeoff at the high jump bar — that’s where Tishomingo senior Nataliea Schuler feels most alive. Her calm focus and explosive energy have carried her through six seasons of competition, shaping her into one of the school’s standout athletes. […]
Tupelo’s Ryder Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Callison Ranch Beef
Tupelo High School junior Ryder Johnson is making the most of just his second year in track and field. Johnson, who competes in the 10-meter dash, 4×100 meter relay and long jump, has already earned Track MVP honors for the team. For Johnson, the recognition means a great deal. “I appreciate the opportunity and I’m […]
Ada’s Collin Christian – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Casey Fowler Shelter Insurance
The rhythm of a baseball season is built on repetition, but for Ada senior Collin Christian, growth has come from everything that interrupts it. Christian, a second baseman who has played the game for 10 years, is now in his third season with Ada’s varsity squad. Over that time, his role has shifted steadily from […]
Ada’s Brock Boyles – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by First United Bank
Brock Boyles has been around baseball long enough to understand what the game really demands—patience, toughness, and the ability to respond when things don’t go right. After first picking up a bat and glove at age three, he has grown into a pitcher and catcher for Ada High School, taking on responsibility well beyond his […]
Q&A with Ada’s Jadyce Burns – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Whataburger
VYPE: What grade are you in and what track events do you compete in?JB: I am a sophomore and I run the 4×100 and 4×200 relays, and the 100- and 200- meter dash. VYPE: How long have you been involved in track and field?JB: I joined track in the fifth grade and have been running […]
Ada’s Edyn Keefer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Whataburger
At Ada High School, sophomore Edyn Keefer runs with a purpose that goes beyond the finish line. Every race, every hurdle, and every practice is another chance to test herself, grow stronger and prove how much she’s capable of accomplishing. Keefer competes in the 4×100 and 4×200 relays, along with the 100- and 300-meter hurdles. […]