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 […]
Blanchard Cheer – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co
Blanchard Cheer By Elizabeth Contreras For Blanchard cheer, this season has brought its share of challenges, yet the team has continued to rise through adversity. From the earliest practices, it was clear that this squad not only pushed themselves but championed one another, celebrating every new skill, lifting each other through difficult days, and building […]
Blanchard’s Cole Watkins – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co
Blanchard’s Cole Watkins Blanchard High School’s Cole Watkins has played basketball as long as he can remember. “Growing up, my dad was a basketball coach so I was always around it,” said Watkins. Watkins has played every position from point guard to center, and now the 6-foot-4 senior starts at forward for the Blanchard Lions. […]
Q&A with Blanchard Basketball Coaches – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Mike Moguin VYPE: How many years have you coached at your current school? Jeff Word: Been here at Blanchard for eight seasons. David Sikes: This is my third year. VYPE: How long have you been coaching? JW: Years coached 30; Head coach for 19. DS: This is my 18th year coaching. VYPE: Have you […]
2025 Blanchard Lady Lions Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
BLANCHARD LADY LIONSCoach: DAVID SIKES 2024-25 Record: 13-16 OUTLOOK Blanchard girls basketball enters the season with enthusiasm and confidence thanks to a roster that understands its strengths and plays with strong leadership. Head coach David Sikes sees a team anchored by experienced players who embrace their roles and young athletes who elevate the team pace […]