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 […]
VOTE NOW! McCurtain County Sports Zone Preseason Quarterback Poll – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll ends 6/30)
A new football season is not too far down the road. VYPE wants to know who you, the fans, this is the top quarterback in your area. Vote for your selection below. This poll is just for quarterbacks, but we will be posting polls for other positions in the coming weeks. Voting ends at 8:00 […]
Broken Bow graduating senior spotlight – Cayden Sargent – Presented by Broken Bow Dentistry
VYPE: Tell us more about your experience in boy scouts?Cayden Sargent: Boy Scouts taught me the fundamentals of leadership and a variety of otherskills such as citizenship in the community and personal finance. I participated in and organizeddozens of different service projects throughout my time in the program. I have over 350 hours ofcommunity service. […]
Broken Bow FCCLA score big at STAR, enjoy rewards at state convention – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Broken Bow High School’s FCCLA cleaned house at the Students Taking Action withRecognition events in Stillwater earlier this spring. In Sustainability Challenge, Camber Westbrook won first place for her project which focused onthe impact of indoor air quality and identified solutions to reduce food waste. She had spentabout four months on the project. Her project’s […]
Academic Bowl spotlight – Idabel sophomore Ryan Robbins’ natural recall lands him in top-five county scorers – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Don’t let his easy-going demeanor fool you. Idabel High School sophomore Ryan Robbins describes himself as the “class clown in the advanced classes.” He also plays golf for the Warriors, sings in the choir, is a member of Student Council and National Honor Society and stars on Idabel’s academic team. “Ryan is a terrific player,” […]
Wyatt McGee captains Idabel’s academic team, leads clarinet section – Presented by Pine Cellular
Idabel High School junior Wyatt McGee plays on the school’s academic team and was among McCurtain County’s top scorers last season. “I’m lucky enough that my intelligence is mostly natural. I have a great ability for retaining information,” McGee said. “But I did work to be better at academic bowl; I watched and read lots […]