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 […]
VOTE NOW! Tri-Cities Area Fan’s Choice Mr. Football – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 12/16)
Another high school football season is winding down, and we’ve seen some incredible performances on the field! VYPE wants your input, help us choose the top player in the area. Cast your vote for your favorite from the nominees listed below! The winner of this poll will advance to the statewide final vote for Fan’s […]
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 […]
Blanchard’s Brinley Abbott – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs Welding & Fabrication
Blanchard’s Brinley Abbott By Ivy Knapp Volleyball has been a big part of Brinley Abbott’s life since the seventh grade. As a setter, she has grown greatly on the court. Volleyball has taught her many valuable skills and brought her lifelong friendships along the way. “What I enjoy most is being part of a team,” […]
Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs Welding & Fabrication
Blanchard’s Kylann Dobbs You may know Kylann Dobbs for her spectacular talent on the Blanchard High School basketball court, but her talent in another hardwood sport rivals even that of her hoops mastery. “Volleyball helps me stay in shape for basketball,” said Dobbs, a senior. “There really aren’t that many similarities, but both sports are […]