Q&A with Clayton’s Austin Bland – Presented By Pine Cellular

Clayton High School junior Austin Bland takes his academics seriously. Austin has taken part in numerous academic competitions including Kiamichi Valley Academic Bowl Tournaments, the Regional Academic Bowl Tournament, District Academic Bowl Tournament, Oklahoma Class A State Academic Bowl, Southeastern Curriculum Contest –where Austin placed #1 in chemistry- Oklahoma BPA State Leadership Conference – where Austin […]
Broken Bow’s Allison Sharp – Presented By Jennifer Broades, StateFarm

VYPE: Why was Oklahoma State the right place to continue both your academic and horse-riding career? AS: I was originally drawn to OSU because of its well-known agriculture department and the opportunities it offers within the equine industry. I was considering a couple of different schools but OSU offered me the most financial aid with the […]
Idabel’s Mackylan Dixon Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Jennifer Broades, StateFarm

Mackylan Dixon, an Idabel High School sophomore, was well-prepared for Friday nights last fall. The freshman reached the end zone 12 times in 13 games. Idabel head coach Scott Pratt called Dixon “highly explosive with the ball in his hands,” as he hauled in 22 catches for over 453 yards plus 53 carries for 488 […]
Q&A with Idabel’s Ravian Larry – Presented By Mandy Knowles, Shelter Insurance

Idabel junior running back Ravian Larry rushed for 1,100 yards as a sophomore, helping the Warriors to a 9-4 record. His goal is to lead Idabel to its first state title before he graduates. He spends his free time watching old Mike Alstott and Eric Dickerson film. VYPE: After erupting for over 1,000 yards last […]
Idabel’s Cole Grant Athlete Spotlight – Presented By Mandy Knowles, Shelter Insurance

An accomplished three-sport athlete, Idabel graduating senior Cole Grant looks to the next chapter of his life. VYPE: How did your experience growing up as the youngest shape your work ethic and values? Cole Grant: I came from a working family, so that’s all I know. Growing up, I saw both of my parents get up […]