Wright City’s Rayner Beene – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Rayner Beene has been part of Wright City High School his entire life, and baseball has been a constant. “I’ve been playing baseball since the moment I could pick up a ball and I’ve loved it ever since,” Rayner shares. For him, the sport isn’t just a game—it’s a lifelong passion.The foundation of Rayner’s love […]
Q&A with Valliant’s Lyric Prince – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
VYPE: What inspired you to play your sport, and who are your biggest influences? Lyric Prince: I’ve been inspired by watching a lot of college players from OU. But my biggest influence and inspiration has to be my dad. VYPE: How would you describe the team’s chemistry this season? LP: I’ve played with almost all of […]
Q&A with Idabel’s Mercedes Lopez – Softball Spotlight – Presented by New Century Abstract
VYPE: What inspired you to play your sport, and who are your biggest influences? Mercades Lopez: My parents inspired me to play. My parents in my sister are my biggest influences I love them and thank them for everything. VYPE: What is your specific role on the team, and how do you prepare for it? ML: I am the leader […]
Battiest’s Olivia Estep – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
For Olivia Estep, sports have always been a major part of her life. “I started playing basketball in kindergarten in Arkansas,” she shared. “I started playing softball when we moved to Oklahoma in middle school. Pole vault came later after transferring to Battiest my sophomore year.” A senior at Battiest High School, Olivia has embraced […]
VOTE NOW! McCurtain County Area Preseason Baseball Player – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 1/2)
With 2025 almost here, that means a new high school baseball season is just around the corner. VYPE is looking for the area’s top preseason baseball player. The winner of this poll will be featured in an upcoming issue of VYPE Magazine. If you have someone that is not on this list that should be […]
VYPE Preseason Boys Basketball Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Comments on these players are directly from their coaches. To add a nomination to the list, please email [email protected]. SEOK Tremain Gray – Ada Tremain Gray 6’2 senior guard, has a good handle and shoots it from the outside. Good attack downhill and finishes above the rim. He is looking to be a two year […]
VYPE Preseason Girls Basketball Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Comments on these players are directly from their coaches. To add a nomination to the list, please email [email protected]. SEOK Tyson Woolsey – Broken Bow Tyson Woolsey is a VYPE Top 100 selectee and is expected to have a great season. – Brayli Beason – Cameron Brayli has always worked hard in both sports and […]
VOTE NOW! Fan’s Choice McCurtain County Mr. Football – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 12/18)
We are nearing the end of another high school football season. And as usual, this area is home to some outstanding football players. VYPE Is looking for the fan’s top area football player. Below are the nominees. Vote for your choice below and share to help your favorite win. The winner of this poll will […]
Wright City’s Kase Lindly – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
For Kase Lindly, sports have always been more than just a game. Representing Wright City High School, the senior plays basketball as a point guard and excels in baseball as a center fielder and pitcher. “It means a lot to represent Wright City,” Kase says. “It’s one of the best communities and has the best […]
Idabel’s Baker Hoskins – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Smith Equipment Company
For Baker Hoskins, basketball started early. “I got started in the second grade when my dad took me to my first AAU tryouts,” he recalls. “I may have never played the game if it wasn’t for him and my mom.” Now a key player for Idabel High School, Baker reflects on how his parents’ encouragement […]