OK Boys Basketball Players to Watch – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Aiden Victor (Afton)Aiden Victor is an outstanding young player who averaged 23 points per game as a sophomore and is poised to build on that success heading into the 2025–2026 season. He combines talent, confidence, and consistency, making him one of the top offensive threats in his class and a strong candidate for VYPE Top […]
VOTE NOW! Which Tri-Cities Area Baseball Player Should VYPE Feature Next? – Presented by Landers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Norman (Poll Ends 1/7)

The 2026 high school baseball season is almost here and VYPE wants to know which area player we should feature in our next issue. Vote for your nominee below. If you have an area player who should be added to the poll, send their name, school, grade, and why they should be added to [email protected]. […]
2025 Tuttle Tigers Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.

TUTTLE LADY TIGERS Coach: CARLA BALLARD 2024-25 Record: 21-8 OUTLOOK In 12 years at Tuttle High School and three years as an assistant coach, Carla Ballard has taken over the head coaching spot and is excited to see what this group, led by three-year starter Marissa Sandlin (5-10, Sr.). “We had a handful of juniors […]
2025 Tuttle Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.

TUTTLE TIGERS Coach: JETT JOBE 2024-25 Record: 7-20 OUTLOOK The promise of a good basketball season is within reach for the Tigers of Tuttle High School. Coach Jett Jobe enters his second season at the helm and fields a team that has the potential to make some waves this season. “We bring all but one […]
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, […]
2025 Bridge Creek Lady Bobcats Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.

BRIDGE CREEK LADY BOBCATS Coach: AARON SHOCKLEY 2024-25 Record: 6-20 OUTLOOK In his second season running the show at Bridge Creek High School, coach Aaron Shockley is developing a culture and team that continues to inch closer to living up to their own expectations. “In year two at Bridge Creek we are still changing and […]
2025 Bridge Creek Bobcats Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.

BRIDGE CREEK BOBCATS Coach: KEVIN KORSTJENS 2024-25 Record: 12-12 OUTLOOK Coach Kevin Korstjens has good reason to be excited heading into the new season. With the return of several upperclassmen, the Bobcats are developing into a tough out for any opponent. “We return a lot of experience and have several good young players. With that […]
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 […]
2025 Blanchard Lions Basketball Preview – Presented by The First National Bank & Trust Co.

BLANCHARD LIONS Coach: Jeff Word 2024-25 Record: 20-8 Blanchard boys basketball returns a motivated group with the talent and depth to make a significant push this season. Head coach Jeff Word trusts the experience and mental toughness of his returning guards who anchor both offensive rhythm and defensive intensity. These guards understand how to control […]