Newcastle’s Connor Leader to Compete at State Meet – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
Connor Leader is the lone state qualifier for Newcastle High School, but the “me against the world” mentality has helped Leader push himself to the state meet. Now his goal is to find his way to the podium as he is set to compete in the 200IM and the 100 butterfly. Leader is coached by […]
Baseball Spotlight with Sheamus McLaughlin – Presented by Core Orthodontics
By Elizabeth Contreras Senior Sheamus McLaughlin has grown up on the diamond, and with 14 years of baseball behind him, he has developed into a versatile defender. Splitting time between second base and the outfield, McLaughlin delivers reliability and athleticism to every position. Much of his development stems from his father, who has played the […]
Newcastle’s Ryan Corbin – Alumni Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank & Trust
Where Are They Now? Newcastle’s Ryan Corbin – Presented by First National Bank & Trust Newcastle High School has produced standout student-athletes whose achievements reach well beyond the Racers’ blue and white. Softball star McKenzie Wagoner headlined that legacy in 2020, when she became Newcastle’s first Gatorade Oklahoma Softball Player of the Year, recognized for […]
Q & A with Newcastle’s Christian Deloera – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Landers
9 Questions with Newcastle Baseballer Christian Deloera – Presented by Landers VYPE: What position are you playing and what makes that spot difficult to master? Christian Deloera: I play catcher and the toughest thing about playing there is you have to know what’s going at all times and you can’t be scared of getting beat […]
Newcastle High School Varsity Baseball Poised for Strong Season – Presented by Core Orthodontics
The Newcastle High School varsity baseball team enters the 2026 season with significant momentum, returning six starters from last year’s state semifinal squad that compiled a dominant 36-5 record. Head Coach Jarod King expressed confidence in his roster’s ability to make another deep tournament run. “We have six returning starters from last year’s team that […]
Q&A with Newcastle’s Reagan Greenroyd – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Core Orthodontics
Newcastle’s Reagan Greenroyd VYPE: Reagan, what’s special about this team to you? Reagan Greenroyd: I love how close we are outside of basketball. Our off-court chemistry is through the roof. VYPE: Who inspires you and why? RG: Alan Price inspires me. I long for his giving heart and not being afraid to simply be himself. […]
Newcastle’s Ziyah Sims – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Core Orthodontics
Newcastle’s Ziyah Sims By Trina Walker Ziyah Sims has played basketball for as long as she can remember. Growing up in an athletic household she learned from an early age the value of putting time and effort into a sport. Now a junior, she plays for Newcastle High School. Her NHS Racer team is like family. Her favorite part […]
2025 Newcastle Racers Girls Basketball Preview -Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
NEWCASTLE LADY RACERS Coach: JIM PERINOVIC 2024-25 Record: 23-7 OUTLOOK Newcastle girls basketball enters the new season with championship level ambition after a 23-win campaign that left the Racers firmly on the statewide radar. With four returning starters and a gifted young core head coach Jim Perinovic guides one of the most complete and competitive […]
2025 Newcastle Racers Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.
NEWCASTLE RACERS Coach: JESSIE BROWN OUTLOOK The arrival of winter means the gyms will heat up and the hoop stars will make their way to the hardwood. For Newcastle High School and head coach Jessie Brown, the new season offers new opportunity for a team with seven seniors on the roster. Of those seven seniors, […]
Q&A with Newcastle’s Ashton Shumard – Presented by Core Orthodontics
VYPE: Ashton, what positions are you playing for the Racers this season? Ashton Shumard: I play free safety on defense, and I play wide receiver on offense. VYPE: What’s been your favorite moment so far this season? AS: My favorite moment of the season has got to be our nose guard Brayden Cantrell’s interception in […]