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 […]
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 […]
Tuttle’s Jett McCoy – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Rhonda Littleton Insurance Agency
Tuttle’s Jett McCoy Jett McCoy has built his final high school year around competition, gratitude and the standards that come with representing Tuttle High School. The Tuttle senior is a varsity baseball player who handles several roles on the field. “My positions are mainly third base with a little outfield and first base,” McCoy said. […]
9 Questions with Tuttle’s Jackson Johnson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Rhonda Littleton Insurance Agency
Tuttle’s Jackson Johnson VYPE: Jackson, what grade are you in and what position do you play for the baseball team? Jackson Johnson: I’m a senior and I play pitcher and center field. VYPE: What accomplishment on the field are the proudest of during your career at THS? JJ: Winning a state championship starting as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blanchard’s Emory Smalley – Oklahoma Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
On any given night inside a Blanchard High School gym, Emory Smalley carries more than just the ball, he carries the steady expectations of a growing program and the quiet confidence of someone who understands the long game. A senior guard, Smalley has built his reputation on consistency, composure, and a mindset rooted in constant […]