Newcastle’s Baylor Blakey – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by FW Auto Remarketing of Vinita, OK
Newcastle’s Baylor Blakey Newcastle senior Baylor Blakey has built his high school career on consistency, connection and a genuine love for the game of baseball. As he prepares to graduate, the versatile corner infielder is savoring every remaining inning with teammates he considers much more than just a lineup around him. Blakey plays first and third base […]
Newcastle’s Cayden Viss – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Core Orthodontics
Newcastle’s Cayden Viss Newcastle High School varsity golfer Cayden Viss did not begin his athletic journey on the links. He found golf after a heart diagnosis during his freshman year forced him to step away from motocross, a change that could have stalled his competitive drive but instead revealed a new path. “I started playing […]
Senior Spotlight: Newcastle’s Kaden Longman – Presented by Core Orthodontics
Newcastle High School senior Kaden Longman has spent most of his life picturing the moment he could represent the Racers on the varsity baseball field. Now, after 14 years in the game, Longman is finishing that journey with pride, perspective and plans for what comes next. “Representing Newcastle is special to me because I have […]
Q&A with Newcastle’s Lane Seaton – Presented by Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Norman
VYPE: Lane, what position do you play and what’s the toughest thing about that position? Lane Seaton: I play short stop, and what’s tough about it is the volume of ground balls that you get which puts a lot of pressure on you. VYPE: What’s the strength of your game and what have you improved […]
Newcastle Girls are Headed to State – Presented by Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Norman
The Newcastle girls basketball team under head coach Jim Perinovic went 26-2 in the regular season and punched their ticket to the Class 5A state tournament. The varsity roster includes #0 Bella Allen — Sr — 5’5 — Guard, #1 Jordyn Richardson — SO — 5’10 — Point Guard, #2 Emerson Marble — Jr — […]
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 […]