McAlester’s Sophie Eaton – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Patriot Auto Group of McAlester
SOPHIE EATON MCALESTER HIGH SCHOOL She speaks with a maturity and eloquence that belies her young sophomore status at McAlester High School but Sophie Eaton, a member of the McAlester cheer squad, owes a lot of her maturity to the eight years she has spent in 4H where she is an Oklahoma State Ambassador. That background […]
Hartshorne’s Gus Miller – Football Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
By Payton Moody For Gus Miller, football has always been a part of life. Growing up in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, Gus started his football journey the way many do—playing flag football and throwing the ball around in the backyard with his dad, Josh Miller. “I got started in football just playing flag football or just playing […]
McAlester’s Aspen Kelley – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst of McAlester
ASPEN KELLEY MCALESTER HIGH SCHOOL It’s a season of hope for busy McAlester High School junior Aspen Kelley. Though she is on the pom squad, track and tennis, it’s the current cross-country season where Aspen, just in her second year in the sport, Is hoping to make her mark. “My sister Taylor went to state in cross country when […]
McAlester’s Adarra Wilson – Choctaw Nation Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
In the heart of McAlester, Adarra Wilson embodies the spirit of her Choctaw heritage, which has been a guiding force throughout her life. “I was raised in a family that is fiercely proud of our native heritage,” she said, sharing the deep connection she feels to her roots. As the sixth generation to walk her family’s original […]
Wilburton’s Ryan Marshall – Choctaw Nation Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
For Ryan Marshall, baseball is more than a game—it’s an escape. “Baseball is an escape from reality for me. It’s an amazing thing to be in between those foul lines,” the Wilburton High School standout mentioned. Growing up with a coach for a father, baseball was always a part of his life. “My dad coached […]
VOTE NOW! Which Ada/Pauls Valley Area Cheer Team Should We Feature? – Presented by Seth Wadley (Poll Ends 10/9)
Cheer teams are an important part of any athletic department, helping to promote school spirit and helping fans get involved in the game. They also invest a lot of time working on their routines for competition. VYPE wants to know which area cheer team you think we should feature in an upcoming issue. Voting for […]
VOTE NOW! Which McAlester Area Cheer Team Should We Feature? – Presented by Freedom Ford (Poll Ends 10/9)
Cheer teams are an important part of any athletic department, helping to promote school spirit and helping fans get involved in the game. They also invest a lot of time working on their routines for competition. VYPE wants to know which area cheer team you think we should feature in an upcoming issue. Voting for […]
McAlester’s Elli Bass – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by RibCrib
For McAlester High School senior Elli Bass, success on the volleyball court is fueled by more than just a desire to win—it’s about achieving victory alongside her closest friends. “Winning is a great motivator. Also, having success with your teammates and friends is great motivation,” she explained. That sense of camaraderie is central to her […]
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. […]