VOTE NOW! Which McCurtain County Area Male Spring Sports Athlete Should We Feature Next? – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 3/18)
The spring sports season will be upon us soon and VYPE is looking for the golf, tennis, or track male athlete from this area that you think we should cover next. The winner of this poll will be featured in the next issue of VYPE Magazine. Voting ends at 8:00PM on Tuesday, March 18th. If […]
Idabel’s Ravian Larry – Track Spotlight – Presented by Smith’s Equipment
For Ravian Larry, stepping onto the track wasn’t just about competition—it was about discovering his natural talent and embracing a challenge. The Idabel High School athlete found his passion for running in an unexpected way. “One day I just tried out to see what I can do, and it turned out I was faster than […]
Idabel’s Cassidy Pondexter – Track Spotlight – Presented by Sherrill’s Pharmacy
Cassidy Pondexter’s love for track started long before he ever stepped onto a high school track. “I’m 16 years old, and I’m a sophomore at Idabel High School,” Pondexter shared. “I’ve always wanted to run track since I was a little boy. Running track was a dream. I started running track during middle school, and […]
Battiest’s Olivia Estep – Track Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
For Olivia Estep, stepping onto the track isn’t just about competition—it’s about growth, challenge, and the pursuit of excellence. As a senior at Battiest High School, Olivia’s journey into track and field began with a spark of curiosity. “I transferred to Battiest my sophomore year and decided to join the track team,” she shared. “In […]
Wright City’s Peyton Miller – Track Spotlight – Presented by New Century Abstract
Peyton Miller: A Fresh Start and a Relentless Drive to Improve When Peyton Miller moved to Wright City, she found herself stepping into a new chapter of her athletic journey. “When I first moved to Wright City, I joined the cross country team with the encouragement of Coach Crabtree,” she said. That decision sparked a […]
Idabel’s Quinton Zirretta – Track Spotlight – Presented by Sherrill’s Pharmacy
Quinton Zirretta: Speed, Determination, and a State Championship Mindset For Quinton Zirretta, success in sports isn’t about luck—it’s about effort. “Putting the work in even when I didn’t want to,” he said when asked what it has taken to reach the top. That relentless drive has made him a standout athlete at Idabel High School, […]
VOTE NOW! McCurtain County Most Outstanding Cheerleader – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 3/4)
Along with cheering on the sidelines of games, cheerleaders also put in a lot of work for their own competitions. VYPE wants to know who you the fans think is the top cheerleader in the area. Vote for your selection below. The winner of this poll will be featured in an upcoming issue of VYPE. […]
Wright City’s Dakota Billy – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Jake Denison Farmers Insurance
Ever since Dakota Billy picked up a baseball at the age of four, he never let go. The sport became more than just a game—it became a part of him. “I’ve played baseball ever since I was four years old and never lost love for the sport since then,” he said. Through years of dedication, […]
Wright City’s Kade Gaskey – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Cheryl Fisher Allstate Insurance
Winning a state championship is the dream of every athlete, and for Kade Gaskey, that dream became reality. “The feeling of knowing you have finally won state—the looks on everybody’s faces of pure joy as you look around—just always brings a happy place in my heart,” he shared. That moment was the culmination of years […]
MCCURTAIN COUNTY AREA PLAYERS TO WATCH – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Baseball Sebastian Nash – Battiest Sebastian is a great kid that always puts in the hard work and is ready to compete when he hits the field. Jarron Ford and Hayden Cummings – Smithville Both guys will be key players for the Braves this season. Ford and Cummings are outstanding athletes and teammates and will […]