Broken Bow’s Kaden Hough – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Jennifer Broades State Farm Insurance

Kaden Hough’s path as a senior golfer for Broken Bow High School is characterized by commitment, tenacity and a love of the game. Playing alongside his brother Brady, Kaden finds his biggest motivation in the competitive spirit they share. “My biggest motivation has been playing alongside my brother Brady,” he said. “He holds me accountable, and our […]
Broken Bow’s Haylie Brantley – Track Spotlight – Presented by Jennifer Broades State Farm Insurance

Haylie Brantley is an all-around athlete for the Broken Bow Savages. From fast pitch softball to basketball, track and even dance team, Haylie’s dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor. In fast pitch softball, Haylie commands the field from the shortstop position, showcasing her agility and precision. In slow pitch, she patrols center field with […]
Idabel’s Ronald Deramus – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

A committed athlete who has a love for cross-country and golf, Ronald Deramus is a sophomore at Idabel High School and a proud member of the Idabel Warriors. Ronald is determined to succeed in every part of his sports career, and he has his sights set on earning a golf scholarship. In golf and cross-country, Ronald doesn’t […]
Idabel’s Bevin Strawn – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

At Idabel High School, Bevin Strawn, a junior, stands out as a dedicated athlete and the cheer manager for the IHS squad. With a passion for golf, Bevin approaches every endeavor with unwavering determination and a deep sense of purpose. Her motivation stems from a profound faith. “God motivates me in everything I do. He […]
Valliant’s Addisyn Garrett – Track Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

Addisyn Garrett is a junior at Valliant High School who excels in track, basketball, cheerleading and cross-country running. Driven by her passion for the game, Addisyn thrives in competitive environments and eagerly embraces new challenges. “I am driven by the love of the game,” she said, reflecting her unwavering passion for sports. When it comes to […]
Valliant’s Landi Coulter – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular

At just ninth grade, Landi Coulter from Valliant High School is already making waves in multiple sports, including basketball, softball and cheer. As a guard on the basketball court, Coulter’s skills shine, but it’s her motivation that truly sets her apart. “My teammates, coaches and parents motivate me,” she said, highlighting the importance of support in her athletic journey. […]
9 Questions with Idabel’s Kade Pratt – Powerlifting Spotlight – Presented by Kiamichi Family Medical Center

VYPE: What has it taken to be successful in your sports? Kade Pratt: To be successful in sports, it’s taken a lot of time, hard work and patience. VYPE: What sports do you play? KP: Football, powerlifting and track. VYPE:Who are some of your biggest influences or role models? Why? KP: My mom because she works hard and takes care of me and my family. VYPE: What has been the highlight […]
Idabel’s Victor Jefferson – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser

Victor Jefferson, an Idabel High School cross-country and track star on the rise, talks about his athletic path, one that is full of perseverance, challenges and goals for the future. “My freshmen year, I did not play any sports. Going into my sophomore year, I wanted to get back into sports, so I started with cross country […]
Broken Bow’s Rylan Hanks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

Motivated by a goal to always be better and do better, freshman Rylan Hanks of Broken Bow High School is making waves on the basketball court and golf course. For Rylan, the support and guidance of his parents fuel his determination to succeed. “My parents and the want to be better than I am,” he […]
Idabel’s D’Zina “Dizzy” Richard – Powerlifting Spotlight – Presented by Mandy Knowles – Shelter Insurance

At Idabel High School, junior D’Zina Richard, affectionately known as “Dizzy,” is a force to be reckoned with in powerlifting, demonstrating not only physical strength but also a resilient mindset that sets her apart as a remarkable athlete and individual. Dizzy’s journey into powerlifting began with a spark of self-motivation. When asked about her background […]