9 Questions with Blanchard’s Cate Collingbourne – e-Sports Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Rayburn Insurance Agency LLC
Blanchard’s Cate Collingbourne VYPE: Cate, what game do you compete in and what grade are you in this year? Cate Collingbourne: I’ve been competing for the Overwatch team since my sophomore year. I’m currently a senior. VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates at BHS? CC: I love that teammates are […]
Blanchard’s Addison Schmidt – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Rayburn Insurance Agency LLC
Blanchard’s Addison Schmidt Addison Schmidt did not grow up as a longtime soccer player, but the Blanchard High School senior has quickly become part of the foundation of the Lady Lions varsity program. Schmidt, who plays mainly forward or striker and sometimes center back, said her path in the sport is still new. She started […]
Blanchard’s Braxton Turner – Golf Spotlight – Presented by H&H Plumbing & Utilities, Inc.
Blanchard’s Braxton Turner Blanchard High School sophomore Braxton Turner is still early in his high school golf career, but he already carries the mindset of a seasoned player. Inspired by legends, driven by discipline and surrounded by close friends on the course, he is working to turn potential into consistent results for the Lions boys golf program. Turner, […]
Q&A with Blanchard’s Athletic Director Luke Yost – Presented by First National Bank & Trust Co.
VYPE: When did you take over as AD, and what was your professional background prior to this position? Luke Yost: June 2025… Teacher, Coach, and Educator for 15 years. Head baseball coach the last 4 years at Jones High School. VYPE: What is new in the athletic department, and are there any plans for future […]
Blanchard’s Emory Smalley – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Rayburn, Shelter Insurance
Blanchard’s Emory Smalley By Elizabeth Contreras Emory Smalley has played basketball since he was three, driven by his competitive nature to be better than his dad. With years of youth leagues and AAU programs under his belt, Smalley is now a key player for Blanchard High School. In basketball, Smalley views himself as more than […]
Q&A with Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Garrett Rayburn, Shelter Insurance
Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: As a senior, how has your role changed this year?Kylann Dobbs: My role has evolved into being a leader both on and off the floor. VYPE: How do you feel your game has grown since last season?KD: I feel like my offense has improved most since last season. […]
Blanchard’s Sullivyn Sneed – Soccer Spotlight
Blanchard’s Sullivyn Sneed Blanchard High School midfielder Sullivyn Sneed has embraced a new role on the pitch while helping guide one of the school’s youngest athletic programs. A varsity soccer standout, she has quickly become a key piece for the Lions as they build on a surprisingly successful debut season. Last season, Sneed played center […]
Blanchard Senior Spotlight: Connor Keirn – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
VYPE: Connor, what game(s) do you compete in and what grade are you in this year?Connor Keirn: I’m the Captain of the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate team, and one of the main players of the Mario Kart team. Senior year baby! Last time through! VYPE: What do you love most about your team and teammates at […]
Blanchard’s Ava Smalley Rocking her Junior Year – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
VYPE: Ava, what do you love most about your team and teammates at Blanchard and what grade are you in this year? Ava Smalley: The thing I love most about my team and teammates is how close we all are. We are all pretty bonded this year, and we’ve built a sisterhood feel this year […]
Q&A with Blanchard’s Rylie McAlpine
Blanchard’s Rylie McAlpine VYPE: Rylie, what’s your favorite subject in school and who is your favorite teacher? Rylie McAlpine: My favorite school subject is math, and my favorite teacher is Mr. Coplen. VYPE: Who inspires you? RM: My mom inspires me the most. she is very hardworking, and she always pushes me to be the […]