VOTE NOW! McCurtain County Area Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball Oklahoma – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 3/19)

With another basketball season wrapping up, VYPE is looking for the fan’s top male basketball player in the area. Choose from the nominees below or you think someone should be added to the poll, send their name, school, grade, and why they should be considered to [email protected]. (Must have all info to be considered) Voting […]
VOTE NOW! Which McCurtain County Area Spring Sports Athlete Should VYPE Feature Next? – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 3/12)

The spring sports seasons are almost here and golf, tennis, and track athletes are preparing to compete. VYPE wants to know who the fans think we should feature next. Vote for your nominee below. If you have someone who you think should be added to this poll, send their name, grade, and the reason for […]
VOTE NOW! Which McCurtain County/McAlester Area Cheerleader Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 2/11)

Cheerleaders are a vital part of any athletic department. Not only do they compete in their own competitions, but they also are there for the school’s other sports teams, cheering them on and keeping the crowd involved. VYPE is looking for which area cheerleader the fans would like to see featured next in our magazine. […]
Congrats Idabel Academic Team on Making State! – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

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Idabel’s Myla Green – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Jake Denison Farmers Insurance

Growth often defines the journey of a young athlete, and for Idabel freshman Myla Green, that journey is just getting started. “My personal goal this season is to improve my shooting accuracy,” Green said. “Take and focus on one game at a time. Taking care of business at hand.” That mindset has guided her approach […]
Broken Bow’s Greydon Howell – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by The Broken Tiki

From little-league courts to varsity hardwood, Greydon Howell has evolved into one of Broken Bow’s most dynamic all-around student-athletes. As a sophomore, he’s already building a legacy — not just in points, but in heart, grit, and a commitment to community. Broken Bow coaches called Howell the backbone of their 2024–25 basketball squad. Last season, […]
Idabel’s Aydien James – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

Every time Idabel’s 6’3” forward Aydien James steps onto the hardwood, he does so with one clear goal in mind — bringing a state championship back to Idabel. “I would have to say that it would be great to win a state championship,” James said. That ambition fuels every practice, every possession, and every moment […]
Idabel’s Baker Hoskins – Basketball Spotlight – Presented By Kiamichi Youth Services

Sometimes a player steps into a season with a mindset so sharp, so focused, that it sets the tone for an entire program. For Idabel senior Baker Hoskins, that mindset is unmistakable. He isn’t shy about his ambitions, setting the bar sky-high from the start: “My biggest goal for this season is to beat everyone […]
Buffalo Valley’s Koen Howze – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

When Buffalo Valley’s Koen Howze steps onto the court, his mindset is simple but powerful. “Go 100 percent and do whatever I can offensively and defensively to win the game,” he said. That drive has made him one of the Buffaloes’ key contributors this season, averaging 18 points and 5 rebounds per game while bringing […]
Haworth’s Anaya Gragg – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Taylor’s Country Store

The Haworth Lady Lions may still be shaping their identity this season, but one thing is already clear: Anaya Gragg brings a steady presence that her teammates can count on. The sophomore guard approaches each game with a simple, personal mission — “to stay positive even through bad games.” That mindset guides everything she does. Anaya […]