Valliant’s Brianna Peters – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

Brianna Peters has made a name for herself as a key player on Valliant High School’s softball team. A junior, Brianna plays shortstop but has the versatility to handle any position on the field, with the exception of pitcher. Her journey in softball began when she was in the fifth grade, practicing on a field at home […]
Q&A with Valliant’s Raeleigh Williston – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

Q&A with Valliant’s Raeleigh Williston – Softball Spotlight VYPE: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started in softball? Raeleigh Williston: My name is Raeleigh Williston, and I am 16 years old. My mom and dad put me in T-ball at around four years old, just for something to do and to see how I would like it, and I’ve […]
Broken Bow’s Kate Hammonds – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Jay Hodge Dodge of Broken Bow

At Broken Bow High School, Kate Hammonds embodies the essence of dedication and school spirit as a senior captain cheerleader for the Savages. Her passion for cheerleading is not just about the routines and stunts; it’s about the support and victory that drive her. “My love for the support is what motivates me. I love […]
Broken Bow’s Greydon Howell – Football Spotlight – Presented by James Hodge Dodge of Broken Bow

GREYDON HOWELL BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL If you were to look up Webster’s definition of student athlete, you might find a picture of Broken Bow sophomore Greydon Howell. He’s a multi-sport athlete, is in the top 10 percent of his class, is already involved in activities like student council and Spanish Club and plays drums in the […]
Broken Bow’s Claire Burris – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Evan Smalling State Farm

Claire Burris, a senior at Broken Bow High School, is no stranger to the spotlight, but for her, cheerleading is about much more than the performance. “I have been cheering since seventh grade and have developed a passion for bringing energy and enthusiasm to every game and event,” she said. That passion has driven her to […]
Broken Bow’s Jontaa Jett – Mom of the Month Spotlight – Presented by Evan Smalling State Farm

Jontaa Jett-Mom of the Month If you want some tips on how to organize and help run a youth sports organization, you might look up Jontaa Jett in Broken Bow. She’s currently the secretary of the Broken Bow High School Quarterback Club and coordinates the Adopt A Savage program, a part of the booster club that works […]
VOTE NOW! Which McCurtain County Area Cheer Team Should We Feature? – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 10/9)

Cheer teams are an important part of any athletic department, helping to promote school spirit and helping fans get involved in the game. They also invest a lot of time working on their routines for competition. VYPE wants to know which area cheer team you think we should feature in an upcoming issue. Voting for […]
Battiest’s Blaklie Charlton – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

Blaklie Charlton stands out not only for her skill on the softball field but for her unwavering dedication and love for the game. A sophomore at Battiest High School, Blaklie serves as a pitcher and utility player, positions that demand versatility, focus, and resilience. “Simply, for the love of the game,” she said when asked […]
Broken Bow’s Claire Dees – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by New Century Abstract

Claire Dees, a senior captain of the Broken Bow High School varsity cheer squad, has been a driving force on and off the field. Her cheer journey began in middle school, but the seeds were planted years earlier. “Since I was a little girl, my mom would take me to the Broken Bow games where […]
IDABEL WARRIORS CHEER TEAM – Presented by Jake Denison Farmers Insurance

IDABEL WARRIORS CHEER TEAMHead Coach: PRINCES’SAI JOHNS The Idabel High School cheer team is buzzing with excitement as they head into the season with renewed energy and a fresh coaching staff. Led by head coach Princes’Sai Johns, the team has worked hard over the summer, preparing to energize the crowd and pump up the Warriors. […]