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Signing Day 2017: Athletes from Oklahoma Make it Official It’s an athlete’s dream (And their family’s dream). To sign on the line which is dotted. Committing themselves to a university for the foreseeable future. These athletes have worked so hard for so many years and we pay a special tribute to each and every one who has earned their way into college. We congratulate you, your parents, and your families.

Football Daniel Allen, Miami – NEO Casey Base, Oologah – UCO Noah Bass, Bartlesville – NEO

Brock Martin, Oologah – Oklahoma State Bryce McCutcheon, Adair – NSU Rush O’Connor, Oologah – NWOSU Jaxon Overstreet, Locust Grove – SNU Blaine Saxon, Verdigris – Ottawa Deandre Williams, Bartlesville – NEO Chandler Wilson, Commerce – NEO

Soccer – Boys Quinton Palmer, Bartlesville – Tulsa Ben Ruefly, Claremore – Southwestern Joseph Ruiz, Bartlesville – Tulsa

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Track & Field/Cross Country – Girls Shay Stayton, Bartlesville – Air Force

Tennis – Girls Erin Epperson, Bartlesville – Creighton

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Fastpitch Softball Tamara Barnard, Kansas – Carl Albert

Soccer – Girls Kelsie Eason, Bartlesville – UCO Ashton Johnson, Bartlesville – UCO Danielle Lorson, Bartlesville – UCO

Basketball – Girls Kennedy Cleveland, Dewey – Kansas Wesleyan Keni Jo Lippe, Adair – ORU Kendall Schulte, Skiatook – East Central

Will Bates, Locust Grove – SNU BJ Bradbury, Adair – Pittsburg St. Hunter Brewer, Dewey – Southwestern Christian Campbell, Pryor – OBU Jaren Dirtseller, Locust Grove – NSU Clayton Downum, Oologah – Southwestern Gus Espinosa, Claremore – Mo. Southern Shae Garner, Skiatook – OBU Tommy Heatherly, Grove – NEO Kameron Jinks, Miami – NEO Brock Johnston, Claremore – Friends

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Baseball AJ Archambo, Bartlesville – ORU

We congratulate all athletes from the great state of Oklahoma, your parents, and your families.

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Kiersten Brown, Bartlesville – Neosho CC Jade Creekkiller, Jay – Carl Albert Kara Decrane, Bartlesville – Hutchinson CC Abbey Ely, Bartlesville – Ok. Wesleyan Marissa Lokey, Jay – NEO Tailee Reding, Kansas – Rogers St. Alexia Taylor, Jay – Coffeyville Caitlin Taylor, Jay – Coffeyville

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Northeast Oklahoma Athletes Rocognized January NEOK Athlete of the Month – Presented by Roberts Auto Center Austin Short, Claremore – 16,103 votes Jessie Hodge, Jay – 14,705 votes Tylor Arnold, Pryor – 1,504 votes Keni Jo Lippe, Adair – 564 votes Jeffery Oxford, Claremore – 51 votes Tracy Reeder, Claremore – 34 votes Jace Pratt, Sperry – 33 votes

Other athletes receiving votes included Kimber Tyon – Sequoyah, Avery Cluck – Oologah, Ryan Theall – Chelsea, Drake Carter – Sequoyah and River Jeffries. Austin Short – Claremore High School Austin Short kicked off the season with a big win over Zane Basma (No.3 in 6A) of Sand Springs at one of the toughest tournaments of the year, the Perry Invitational. Short wrestled to a, 9-6 win over Basma to take 1st place at 170-pounds. Short is currently ranked No.3 at 160-pounds in Class 5A.

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Fan’s Choice NEOK Top 100 Wrestler of the Year – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Levi Youngwolfe, Pawhuska – 11,586 votes Baylee Perigo, Barnsdall – 6,136 votes Jessie Hodge, Jay – 920 votes James Cole, Barnsdall – 422 votes Alex Kauffman, Vinita – 59 votes Brock Martin, Oologah – 47 votes Cooper Stone, Miami – 21 votes

Levi Youngwolfe – Pawhuska High School One of the top wrestlers in the state at 126-pounds, Levi Youngwolfe of Pawhuska is ranked No.3 in Class 3A by owrestle. com. Last season Youngwolfe was the state runner-up at 126-pounds going 34-3 as a junior. This season Youngwolfe was named to the 1st Annual Wrestling Top 100 list and is in the running for Mr. Wrestling Oklahoma.

Jake Wilhite, Sequoyah Claremore – 72 votes

Peyton Cox – Verdigris High School Running back and linebacker for the Verdigris Cardinals, Peyton Cox, was voted by the fans in NEOK as the Northeast Oklahoma Player of the Year in football. Cox had an excellent year at running back carrying the ball 124 times for 691 yards and scoring nine touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball he recorded 155 tackles, seven sacks and picked off two passes. He also had a fumble recovery to his credit. Cox was a difference maker for the Cardinals and will return next season for his senior year. At 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, Cox will have the recruiters in the college ranks looking his way in 2017.

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Sequoyah Claremore threw for 2,401 yards on 138 completions with 24 TD’s, AJ Archambo from Bartlesville who caught 66 passes for 1,143 yards and scored 16 TD’s. Peyton Cox at Verdigris who was the fan’s choice for Player of the Year and Shae Garner at Skiatook with his 940 yards receiving and nine TD’s. All of these guys and many more deserve the recognition of their efforts on the gridiron.

Bo Rogers – Adair High School With so many great individual efforts this year in Northeast Oklahoma, it’s near impossible to select just one. Adair’s version of Mr. Everything, Bo Rogers caught 55 passes for 1,107 yards averaging 20.1 per reception and scored 20 touchdowns. On defense he recorded four interceptions and logged eight punt returns for an average return of 25.6 yards. He totaled 205 yards returning punts and scored twice. Rogers proved he is capable of playing multiple positions and was a huge factor for the Warriors this season. Other players that made my list include Brock Martin at Oologah who recorded 17 sacks and 152 tackles, Wil Amos from Afton who rushed for 2,247 yards on 173 carries and scored 30 TD’s, Tristan Diaz from

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Fan’s Choice NEOK Football Player of the Year Peyton Cox, Verdigris – 46,559 votes Hunter Brewer, Dewey – 33,447 votes Shae Garner, Skiatook – 24,832 votes James Cole, Barnsdall – 12,051 votes Austin Holman, Locust Grove – 2,047 votes AJ Archambo, Bartlesville – 1,524 votes Wil Amos, Afton – 391 votes Keegan Hisey, Claremore – 346 votes BJ Bradbury, Adair – 121 votes Casey Base, Oologah – 121 votes

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Finalists Named for Mr. & Miss Basketball Miss Basketball Oklahoma Semifinals – Presented by Shelter Insurance

The following finalists will compete for the coveted title of Mr. & Miss Basketball Oklahoma presented by Shelter Insurance. Go vote online at vypeok.com. The winners will be announced in March. Girls Keni Jo Lippe – Adair Taylor Roberts – Classen SAS Katie Mayo – Newcastle Kara Speer – Metro Christian Jo’Nah Johnson – Edmond Santa Fe Abbie Winchester – Heritage Hall Trena Mims – Muskogee Mallory Vaughn – Collinsville Ana Llanusa – Choctaw Jessi Murcer – Westmoore

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Boys Brewster Peacock – Verdigris Taylor Cox – Durant Trae Young – Norman North Grayson Nix – Red Oak Cameron Martin – Yukon Brady Manek – Harrah Ethan Chargois – Union Elijah Landrum – Central Trey Hopkins – Carl Albert Cameron Hines – Fort Cobb-Broxton

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The top three vote getters will automatically advance to the finals where 10 of the states top boys basketball players will compete for the title of Mr. Basketball Oklahoma. Previous winners have included Stevie Clark, Douglass (’13), Chauncey Collins,

Mr. & Miss Basketball Oklahoma Finalists Announced

The top three vote getters will automatically advance to the finals where 10 of the states top girls

Taylor Cox, Durant – 21,355 votes Grayson Nix, Red Oak – 16,164 votes Cameron Martin, Yukon – 13,189 votes Callen Haydon, El Reno – 4,276 votes Tylor Arnold, Pryor – 2,319 votes Champ Bridges, Chouteau – 1,200 votes Carlos Coppage, Edmond North – 966 votes Cole Jones, Pond Creek-Hunter – 781 votes Adrian Rodriguez, Union – 731 votes Jace Pratt, Sperry – 658 votes

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Katie Mayo, Newcastle – 32,337 votes Kara Speer, Metro Christian – 29,683 votes Jo’Nah Johnson, Edmond Santa Fe – 25,007 votes Abbie Winchester, Heritage Hall – 19,484 votes Madison Faactor, Sasakwa – 18,424 votes Trena Mims, Muskogee – 11,335 votes Jessi Murcer, Westmoore – 10,524 votes Ana Llanusa, Choctaw – 9,447 votes Gabby Gregory, Holland Hall – 5,467 votes Keni Jo Lippe, Adair – 4,618 votes

basketball players will compete for the title of Miss Basketball Oklahoma. Previous winners have included Lakota Beatty, Anadarko (’13), Toree Thompson, Broken Arrow (’14), Rylie Torrey, Locust Grove (’15) and Jaden Hobbs, Alva (’16). Mr. Basketball Oklahoma Semifinals – Presented by Shelter Insurance

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VYPE Wrestling Top 100: NEOK Wrestlers Several area wrestlers were selected to participate in the 1st Annual Wrestling Top 100 presented by Shelter Insurance.

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At the end of the season one wrestler will be crowned Mr. Wrestling Oklahoma. Online voting has begun, but the final vote for the award falls to the members of the media, selected Athletic Directors and the fans.

Continue to check VYPEOK.com for updates and information on all of the polls, stories and photos from NEOK. To view the rest of the nominees go to VYPEOK.com. VYPE Magazine is proud to present the 2016-17 nominees from Northeast Oklahoma who are in the running for the 2017 Mr. Wrestling Award.

Levi Youngwolfe – Pawhuska Jessie Hodge – Jay James Cole – Barnsdall Baylee Perigo – Barnsdall Cooper Stone – Miami Alex Kauffman – Vinita Brock Martin – Oologah

BARTLESVILLE SWIMMING

Bartlesville Swimming: Girls Dominate Again In his third season as head coach of the Bartlesville swim program Chad Englehart once again returns some talented athletes to the pool.

The Bartlesville swim programs are truly one of the storied programs in Oklahoma. The boy’s team has won 20 state titles, while the girl’s team has won 16 with the most recent being in 2015 and 2016.

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In the 200 Medley Relay the girls team consisting of Delaney Shipman, Kate Steward, Greta Olsen and Sydney Perry, dominated the competition to take first place. Emily Giovannetti grabbed top

Steward, Perry and Downey placed one through three in the 100 Breaststroke

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Those results came to life at the state meet held at Jenks High School. The girls squad placed first as a team, while the boys took third.

The winning for the girls continued as Giovannetti placed 1st in the 500 Freestyle with a time of 4:59.23. The team of Harris, Perry, Olsen and Giovannetti won the 200 Free Relay giving the girl’s squad a big lead in team points.

The boy’s team had success as well with Aaron Keesling setting a state record in the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 55.65 breaking a record held by Kyle Marden set in 1994. But the success didn’t end there as the 400 Freestyle Relay team takes 1st place with a time of 3:15.28. Matthew Pryor also took the top spot on the podium in the 500 Freestyle coming in at 4:47.51. Pryor also placed 2nd in the 200 Free and the 200 Medley Relay team placed 3rd. That team consisted of Will Englehart, Gabe Rolfson, Keesling and Lukas Rietfors. As a team the boys finished third overall.

“The girl’s lost six key contributors from last year’s state championship team, but the two time defending state champions are undefeated this year and look to be strong contenders once again. The boy’s only return four of 13 swimmers from last year’s state runner-up team. This was a huge rebuilding year and the results of the rebuilding are yet to be seen,” said coach Englehart.

Steward provided the crowd with some excitement in the 200 IM with a time of 2:02.89, good enough for 1st place. Perry and Downey placed 2nd and 4th respectively. In the 50 Freestyle Olsen placed 2nd with Allison Biddinger taking 4th. Olen then touched for 1st in the 100 Butterfly with a time of 55.28.

and the 400 Free Relay squad broke their own state record with a time of 3:31.45.

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Last season both teams were dominant in the relay events taking gold in the 200 Medley, 200 Freestyle, and 400 Freestyle. A few members of those relay teams have graduated, but coach Englehart has several options when it comes to racing all three events.

honors in the 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:52.53 with June Harris taking 3rd and Shipman placing 4th.

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Bartlesville Swim Captains Q&A By Victoria Dodge @Victoria_Dodge The Bartlesville swimming team is more like a family than a team according to Kate Steward.

“We are about the nearest thing to a family you can get without actually being related,” Steward said. The junior typically swims the 100 breaststroke and 200 IM individually, along with the 200 medley relay doing breaststroke and the 400 freestyle relay.

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Steward said she didn’t wake up on day and realize swimming was her sport, just her love of it never faded.

“I don’t know if it was ever really one decision,” Steward said. “I’ve always been comfortable in the water and it was pretty much the only sport that stuck.”

While the team is much like a family, practice is not all fun and games. Steward said every practice is great, even if she feels like she might pass out. At the end she knows she is that much tougher and closer to her goals. After a long day in the pool, Steward said the worst thing is dry skin and smelling like chlorine all the time. Delaney Shipman agreed wholeheartedly.

Shipman praised Aaron Keesling for the way he captains the boy’s team, saying She said he is one of the hardest workers and great leader on the team and leads but also has a goofy smile ready when someone needs to be cheered up.

All three swimmers said the best part of being on the team is the road trips. Keesling described the bus ride as the calm before the storm. He said the hours on the road give him time to relax and get his head in the right mindset before the meet.

Keesling, much like Steward, swims the 100 breaststroke and the 200 IM. When he made state his freshman year, he decided swimming was the sport for him.

“It’s funny how we can spend almost four hours training together every day and still have a ton of fun on crazy long car rides,” Steward said. “We can blast the music and laugh and dance, but then we can all take a huge nap, and either way it’s fun.”

Aaron Keesling, senior, reinforced what Steward said but added he knows he is improving during training when he is struggling. He said the coaches are great at challenging the team to struggle every day.

Competitive swimming does come with its downsides though. Shipman, who also rides horses competitively, said there little time for much else. Keesling said the time commitment was the worst thing for him.

“Missing out on other opportunities because swimming is so time consuming,” Keesling said. “I miss having more free time and being able to participate in my other hobbies more frequently.”

Steward said the road trips can be the perfect time to prepare mentally or time to dance.

Shipman defined bus rides as four hours of karaoke and keeping the coaches up to date with the best songs. Despite how much fun the teammates have on road trips, Steward will tell you swimming is no joke.

“I’m not sure you could find a sport that’s much more difficult,” Steward said.

“Worst thing? Two words. Dry. Skin.”

Shipman, also a junior, said she started swimming when she was six to compete with her brother and never looked back. She said the best thing about swimming is the memories she has made with the team and being able to see her speed increase as the years so by. Shipman swims the 100 backstroke, 200 freestyle and the 400 freestyle relay. She is also the backstroke in the 200 medley relay. She said she feeds off the energy her teammates give her when she swims.

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Bartlesville Academic Athlete of the Month Greta Olsen Bartlesville High School

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Greta Olsen, a junior at Bartlesville High School, does not only excel in swimming and cross country but in the classroom as well. With her dedication to swimming for nine years and cross country for five, Olsen has the determination to succeed in everything she does. Olsen is currently carrying a 4.0 grade point average with all of her classes being Advanced Placement courses. She is taking United States History, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry II and English. Outside of athletics and the classroom, Olsen is involved in many

clubs and extracurricular activities as well including; National Honors Society, her church youth group (Young Disciples), Honors Orchestra and teaching pre-competitive swim lessons on the side. Chad Englehart, coach of the Lady Bruins swim team, had nothing but positive things to say about his athlete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greta is an amazing student, athlete and leader. I am very happy for her and super lucky to have her as one of my captainsâ&#x20AC;?. After high school, Olsen plans to attend a Division I university and would love to major in Chemical Engineering. For her commitment to Bartlesville High School and her

dedication to being the best she can be in and out of the water, Greta Olsen is the Bartlesville Academic Athlete of the Month.

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Whether it’s on the basketball court or the volleyball court, Cleveland says she can always count on her teammates and they help keep her accountable on and off the court. At Dewey High School Cleveland is involved in several activities including National Honor Society and she currently carries a 3.88 GPA.

“Having character means you are going to do what you know is right even when times are Cleveland credits her parents and her SPIRIT – safety, people, said integrity, good,values bad, or when no one is watching,” coaches for encouraging her and pushing Cleveland. her to excel at everything she attempts. create a company like no other. A company

ur to In athletics, character and sportsmanship “My parents and coaches. My parents have cal communities where we operate. With more are the foundation of competition. Cleveland always encouraged me to do whatever believes by trying best when things are activities make me happy and they have y, ConocoPhillips is your proud to call Bartlesville not going your way is a true sign of character. taught me by example what it looks like ocused on exploration and production, we are to have good character. My coaches have “Character comes into play when you see good really been there for me and helped me to But evensportsmanship, as we embark on this new journey, the you keep playing hard even excel. Coach Jones, Holmes and former coach, if your down by 30, or telling your teammate esville citizen – our spirit – is staying the same. Coach Nitz are all willing to stay hours after who is 0-10 to keep shooting because the next shot might just be the one that is going in,” said Cleveland. “Good sportsmanship is everything. It can reveal a persons true character on the court. My favorite thing to see is a person from the opposite team offering a hand up to one of my teammates or myself.”

practice so that I can shoot and get better. That time has made all the difference after starting basketball so late,” said Cleveland.

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Cleveland said Dewey High School is a small school with a big heart and she loves to compete for them.

“My school is small, but it has a really big heart. Everyone is nice to each other at school. I like competing for them because in some situations, we are considered the underdogs and I love competing and showing people that they should’ve been betting on us all along,” said Cleveland.

After graduation Cleveland is headed to Kansas Wesleyan University to play basketball and pursue a degree in Education.

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At ConocoPhillips, we’re building on our SPIRIT values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork – to create a company like no other. A company with global reach and strong ties to the local communities where we operate. With more than 1,500 employees in the community, ConocoPhillips is proud to call Bartlesville home. As an industry leader exclusively focused on exploration and production, we are pioneering a new standard of excellence. But even as we embark on this new journey, the way we do business, our pride as a Bartlesville citizen – our spirit – is staying the same. It’s just a part of who we are.

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Blue Sky's Pawhuska Athlete of the Month

Nathan Richardson Pawhuska High School Senior Nathan Richardson is a three-sport star at Pawhuska High School where he plays varsity football, basketball and track. Richardson is a competitor and loves representing his school. “My favorite part is being able to compete in sports because I like to win and I like playing with my teammates and working together to win,” said Richardson. Richardson believes working together with his teammates to achieve their common goals is what makes Pawhuska such a great place to play.

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“They are like family. We have to work

to accomplish a goal. When we are all working together it makes it really fun and we are successful,” said Richardson.

Having good character makes people want to be around you and want to play with you,” said Richardson.

“Good sportsmanship is the most important thing in athletics. Without sportsmanship it is no fun to play with you or against you,” said Richardson. “Character is being able to accept losing and not be a sore loser and to accept winning by carrying yourself like a winner and being a respectful winner.”

“After I graduate from high school I plan to go to college and major in Agriculture. I would like to work on a ranch for a little bit and then get a masters degree and manage a ranch,” said Richardson.

Whether he’s on the basketball court or the football field, good sportsmanship is something that’s important to Richardson.

On the field an athletes character is tested in nearly every contest. Richardson recognizes your actions can have an effect on others. Something his father taught him when he started playing sports. “Character comes into play in all aspects of the game even practice.

Besides sports Richardson is an FFA officer at Pawhuska and plans to major in Agriculture in college.

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TRI COUNTY ATHLETE

Tri County Tech ricountytech.edu Athlete of the Month: Find us on Jalynn Horn - Pawhuska

Jalynn Horn, a junior at Pawhuska High School, is attending Tri-County Tech and is a member of the Track and Field team. She competes in events such as the 800 meters where her stamina and speed are showcased. Horn holds the 6th best time in school history at 3:01.18. The same goes for her work in the classroom. At Tri County Tech Horn is extremely involved in the Early Childhood Education program, which prepares her for a future in education.

Within the Early Childhood Education program, Horn creates and develops lesson plans for the children and builds relationships with each child as well. She works with them inside the classroom with academic requirements and helps with them learn how to

create long lasting social skills. Horn chose this program because she loves children and would like to become a special education teacher after she graduates, as well as getting her Masters degree.

What she has learned through athletics at Pawhuska High School has helped Horn continue to work towards her goal of becoming an educator. Countless hours of practice and studies have fueled her passion for both track and field, and

her education.

For her dedication to Pawhuska High School and her passion for education, Jalynn Horn is the Tri County Tech Athlete of the Month.

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TEAM USA FOOTBALL

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Oklahoma Represents for Team USA By JOHN E. HOOVER Featured Columnist When Locust Grove coach Matt Hennesy was put in charge of USA Football’s under-18 team last year, he was given the green light to run the team his way. That meant some, uh, unique changes could be expected.

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The roster included five Oklahomans: outside linebackers Jaren Dirtseller and Caleb Gibson of Locust Grove, starting center Will Bates of Locust Grove, cornerback Ledgen Angeli of Hartshorne and running back Lance Jones of Inola.

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Hennesy was defensive coordinator on that team, and the loss left him stinging. When senior manager of the U.S. National Team Program Aaron Ingram promoted Hennesy to head coach, he told Hennesy to make whatever changes he thought would make the difference.

Hennesy’s background is defense, so he was happy that Team USA got the shutout and yielded only 18 yards total offense to the Canadians. But he was also happy that his Locust Grove offensive coordinator, David “Pookie” Blevins, was calling plays. Bill Williams of Holdenville also was on the staff.

“Of course, that’d be really cool to be able to coach in the Olympics, you know?” he said. “As a football coach, growing up, it’s not really something you think about going through the ranks, but it may actually become a reality now, which would be an unbelievable experience.”

Sounds simple enough, sure, that America wins at America’s game. But the hard truth is that the American U18 team had lost six in a row to Canada, including a tense defeat last summer in the IFAF U19 World Championships in Harbin, China.

It may be a long shot, but American football will be voted on by the International Olympic Committee in 2020 for entrance into the Summer Olympics. Who knows how high Hennesy’s ladder goes with USA Football?

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The result was a resounding 26-0 victory for Team USA.

Hennesy is now USA Football’s new regional director for Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri, and he’s already at work coordinator this year’s regional camps. Players from anywhere can sign up (go to USAFootball.com).

“We kicked two onside kicks, ran four fake punts, typical stuff that I do,” Hennesy said.

“As soon as we got our roster, I actually created a group chat for each position -- the coaches and the players -- and everybody started talking about a month out, started introducing themselves,” Hennesy said. “We had a little form that everybody filled out, and then we started adding each other on Twitter, kind of following each other, so it was kind of like when we got there, we already had a relationship. We just had to put the name with the face, and I truly think that was one of the things that made such a big difference for our team in being able to come together and bond together on game night.”

“It was neat,” Hennesy said, “having five Oklahoma kids there and three Oklahoma coaches.’’

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On the first play of the North American Championship against Canada on Jan. 28 in Orlando, Hennesy called for a “swinging gate” formation that put the Canadians into a pre-snap scramble. The result was a screen pass that went 57 yards for a touchdown.

implemented came months before the game ever kicked off. With only a week to both get to know each other and practice/prepare for the game, Hennesy moved quickly on the former.

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Dalton Hardy wanted his senior year to be special. With it being the last time he would ever be able to wrestle for Grove High, Hardy wanted the season to be memorable. “It means a lot to me right now because I’ve only specialized in one sport most of my high school career. So this being my last year, my last chance, it would be one of the best moments.”

In order to make that happen, Hardy knew he would have to go all out in this final campaign. “I have definitely done more in practice seeing that it’s my senior year and it’s like my last opportunity,” Hardy said. “I’ve done as much as I can.” Hardy work ethic has shown throughout the year. Through 32 matches, Hardy was sitting on a 24-8 record. “It has definitely been one of my better seasons,” Hardy said. “I’ve come up short in some finals matches, but all in all, I think I’ve done pretty well this year.”

This attitude exemplified itself last month during the Skiatook Wrestling tournament. “My highlight match was at the Skiatook finals. I lost the match. It was one of my first matches in the finals this year,” Hardy said. “I’ve always been put on the opposite side of the bracket, some bad draws. But it was just a match I wasn’t even supposed to be close in. I wrestled amazing and it opened my eyes to how much better I can be if I stay the right pace.” Hardy now wants to make a deep run into the state tournament. And he knows what he has to do. “That’s when you have to wrestle really well,” Hardy said. “It will be one of the toughest tournaments with Bristow and Wagner and Tuttle will all be in there. Those are some tough kids that on paper you’re not supposed to beat, bit coach tells us everyday, you’ve got to win those matches that on paper you’re not supposed to win. I just have to wrestle the best of my ability and know that I can beat anybody when I go out there.”

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Hardy could have played other sports during his years at Grove. But he was drawn to wrestling, which provides him with unique chances to compete.

“It’s a competition, one on one,” Hardy said. “You can’t blame anybody but yourself. If you get beat, you can’t blame the guy to your left or the guy to your right. It’s just you alone out there and that’s just kind of how I like it.”

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Grove Character Counts: Keely McLaughlin Grove High School student-athlete Keely McLaughlin is a great example of someone who balances athletics with tough academics and excels at both. “My academics come first no matter what. I always tell people that I don’t want to be a dumb athlete and that an injury can happen at anytime. So ultimately it’s about time management and squeezing in homework and studying any break you get,” said McLaughlin.

In the classroom McLaughlin takes AP courses including Language, American History her junior year and Comp 1 and 2 with college Algebra this year as a senior. Needless to say the class load is heavy, but she still maintains a 3.97 grade point average. Through her high school career she’s been involved in Interact, AVID, Math Club and a member of National Honor Society. “By being a part of these organizations I’ve been able to get many hours of community service,” said McLaughlin.

Her love for Grove High School is clear and helping others is something that comes natural. “The thing I love the most about going to Grove High School is being able to help guide

others around me and also receiving kind words from Mr. Kreutz, the vice principal. What I love most about competing for the school is to just go throw and see the result of my hard work and hours and hours of training all come together to produce some amazing stuff,” said McLaughlin.

As a track and field athlete McLaughlin believes sportsmanship is important at all levels of competition and she works hard to live by that standard.

“I think a positive attitude and good sportsmanship go hand in hand and are very crucial to athletics. It’s not fun competing against athlete’s who are cocky and have a bad attitude. I always make a point at the end of the competition to tell my competitors good job, sometimes shake their hand or give them a hug no matter the outcome...win or lose! Other athletes and people around you are always watching you so you want to leave a good impact,” McLaughlin said. “Being a role model

and someone that my teammates and people around me can look up to. It’s also having a good attitude and good sportsmanship to competitors. It’s also being honest to yourself and others about how hard are you really working. Are corners being cut when someone isn’t looking or is your heart and soul put into it?”

McLaughlin points out that her mother and grandmother have been her biggest supporters and Mr. Kreutz remind her to keep her head up on good days or bad and to impact other people’s lives. After graduation McLaughlin plans to go to college and continue to throw, hopefully making the 2020 Olympics.

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Vinita Wrestling With Dual State in the rear window, the Hornets now set their sights on the State Wrestling Tournament at the Big House. Head coach Scott Mattison has done a masterful job with the Hornets this season. He returned several key seniors, but has also developed some young talent that should keep this program alive for years to come.

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As the New Year turned Vinita was

undefeated in duals and looking to make this a season no one would soon forget. However in late January they faced No.2 ranked Wagoner and was defeated by a single point, 30-31. That fanned the flame of several team members and they haven’t looked back since. “We were 13-0 just after the Christmas break. We have several kids having a good year. We have been ranked as high

as No.3 in duals and 5th in tournament,” said coach Mattison.

One obvious reason is senior Alex Kauffman. The three time state placer, defending state champion at 170lbs and VYPE Top 100 nominee has ripped through the competition and is expected to contend for the 182-pound title this year. Fellow senior and 138-pounder Kyler Wattenbarger is a state qualifier

VINITA WRESTLING and is having an excellent season as well along with two-time state qualifier Trevor Henson at 145-pounds. But the mix of seniors with the underclassmen has paid dividends this season and could sustain this program for several more years.

“We have a good mix of older and younger kids in the wrestling room. We start one freshman and six sophomores,” said Mattison. Alex Prince is the freshman coach Mattison refers to and has shown he’s capable of big things during his high school career. He was a National Qualifier this summer and has dominated his opponents at 106-pounds this season. At 113 pounds look for Keeton Ornder, a sophomore that coach Mattison is excited to see develop. Like Prince, Ornder made a name for himself last summer. OSSAA championships are this weekend and Vinita placed 5 wrestlers in the competition while four others narrowly missed out. Qualifiers include Alex Perry (106), Keeton Ornder (113), Trevor Henson

(145), Alex Kauffman (182) and Joe Hicks (220). Kauffman enters the Class 3A meet as the top seed from the east regional while Perry, Ornder, Henson and Hicks gained the number two see in their weight class.

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Senior Stefan Blankenship has little time for hobbies thanks to his commitment to playing three sports at Commerce High School. A true star in every since of the word, Blankenship has received numerous honors in all three sports he plays. From gridiron offensive tight end and defensive end to combo guard/forward on the basketball court and a defender on the soccer field, Blankenship has proven to be an asset in all three. As a junior he was named All-District Defensive End and this year he was named All-District at tight end. In basketball Blankenship was named Honorable Mention All-Conference and in soccer he was the Defensive Player of the Year last season.

Her achievements in athletics are only rivaled by her achievements in the classroom. Shinn carries a 3.89 grade point average and is a member of several clubs including STUCCO and FCCLA. She also serves a Vice President of the National Honor Society. Shinn is ranked No.2 academically in her junior class. For her dedication to her education and her pursuit of athletic excellence, Carlee Shinn is the Miami Area Athlete of the Month.

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In the classroom Blankenship carries over his level of focus and commitment from the field or court. In every year of high school he has made the A&B Honor Roll and is a member of several clubs including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (4 years), FCCLA (2 years) and National Honor Society (1 year). Blankenship carries a 3.78 grade point average while playing three sports and being involved with several clubs on campus. When he’s not doing homework or at practice Blankenship likes to hang out with friends and play pick-up basketball. For his hard work on the field and in the classroom, Stefan Blankenship is the Miami Area Athlete of the Month.

Junior Carlee Shinn soars about as high as an Eagle can soar at Afton High School. The three sport star has not only captured numerous awards for her efforts, but she was named team Captain of the girls basketball team this season. Shinn is a star on the court averaging 19.4 points per game, 5.4 rebounds, 4.2 steals and 4.6 assists per contest. In all three years of her high school career she has been named to the All-Tournament team at the CocaCola Tournament, was All-Conference her freshman season, and All-Conference Player of the Year her sophomore season. As a softball player Shinn has received All-Conference honors for three years and in track she is a member of the conference championship team for the last two years, qualifying for state in her sophomore year.

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Northeast Technology Center Student-Athlete of the Month: Jeramie McGuire - Claremore Football and wrestling standout Jeramie McGuire may only be a junior at Claremore High School, but McGuire has set goals for himself and his future and with the help of Northeast Technology Center, he’s sure to meet them. A five-year veteran of the gridiron and wrestling mat, McGuire knows what hard work and being dedicated to your craft is all about. That’s why he chose to enter the CNC Machining Program at Northeast Tech.

Like his favorite NFL player Drew Brees, NBA star Kobe Bryant and collegiate wrestler Zach Rey, McGuire takes their approach to his play on the field, in the wrestling room and in the classroom. McGuire credits his coaches for pushing him and making him a better person. “My coaches they’re all great men and mean a lot to me. Coach Hurt, he’s a great man and a great coach. He keeps me going and has helped me become a

better player; so has Coach Key and Coach Taylor. They’ve taught me a lot and they really, really mean a lot to me. They are really great men and great coaches,” said McGuire.

McGuire calls his teammates his brothers and he’s been playing sports with some of them since their elementary days. In the classroom McGuire is focused on making the most of his opportunities at Claremore High School and taking advantage of the classes offered at Northeast Tech.

“I’m currently in the CNC program at Northeast Tech in Claremore, so after I finish up here I’d like to just go straight into the work force,” said McGuire.

He offers some advice to younger students that may struggle with figuring out their own path, “just to keep fighting and when something gets hard, whether on the basketball court, football field or classroom remember team work and always follow the rules.” McGuire is a team player, unselfish and always playing for the name on back. And when it comes to his education he pushes himself to meet his goals. For his commitment on and off the field of play, Jeramie McGuire is the Northeast Technology Center StudentAthlete of the Month.

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Verdigris Basketball: Mr. Peacock & the Cards By Michael Kinney Randy Upshaw didn’t k now exactly what to expect from his Verdigris squad this season. Even though others had the defending Class 3A champions highly ranked, he knew there were still questions surrounding the team. “My expectations where as high as the preseason rankings,” Upshaw said. “We had some weaknesses. We had some things that could hold us back from being a really, really, good team.”

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Some of those weaknesses were inexperience and youth. The Cardinals had a lineup full of players who had logged very few, if any, varsity minutes.

However, through most of this season, VHS has proven they are a team that has to be dealt with. With 20 games under their belt they held a 15-5 record and were ranked No. 3 in 3A.

“We have played well most nights, but there have been, especially in some of our losses, where we didn’t play well throughout the game,” Upshaw said. “Or had a bad stretch in the third or fourth quarter and let one slip away. I would say it’s played out like I thought it would to this point.” The main reason Verdigris came into the season with high expectations was returning leading scorer Brewster Peacock. Upshaw calls the 6-foot-3 guard the best player in the state.

But while Peacock is averaging 28 points a game, Upshaw points to his other attributes that have made the team a contender again.

“He is more than just a scorer,” Upshaw said. “But he does a lot of things well. He leads our team in rebounding. He lead our team in assists. He leads our team in steals. He is one of the best free throw shooters in the state. I think people look at the points and think that’s what he does best. But he does a lot of things well.” Yet, because of everything Peacock brings to the table, the VHS coaching staff often have to remind the rest of the Cardinals to not stand around and watch the point guard. “We have to mention that from time to time because it’s easy to do,” Upshaw said. “He is so good some of our players expect him to score a basket every time or get every rebound. He’s not perfect, so we have to constantly remind those other guys they all have a role to and they need to make shots when they are open, play defense and contribute in different parts of the game.”

After playing a schedule that included 14 games against teams in Class 4A, Verdigris is ready for the postseason to arrive. For them to have another deep run and make it back to the title game, there is one element Upshaw needs to see from his team.

“We know what it’s like once you get further and further into the playoffs,” Upshaw said. “We just have to shoot the 3-point shot. It’s been very inconsistent since Christmas. That’s my main concern.”

Conversely, that also means having to remind Peacock not to feel like has to do it all. “We talk about it on a regular basis. He’s just got to be mentally tough and strong every night,” Upshaw said. “People are going to throw all kinds of defenses at him. He has to be able to handle it, make the right decisions and still have a good game.”

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When Brankin Brigg’s best friend first brought up the idea of trying out for the wrestling team, he had no interest. As an eighth grader he wasn’t really feeling the whole lifestyle and what was going to be needed from him.

But Brigg’s friend didn’t give up. “I kept saying no. I didn’t want to do it,” Briggs said. “Then he eventually talked me into it. I wrestled that first year in eighth grade and I really liked it. Being in there with my friends. So many great memories. Overnights in hotels, the bus trips.”

“This season has been absolutely excellent,” Briggs said. “I have put in a lot of hard work into my senior year and it has been going great.”

However, in the process, Briggs realizes every year should have been like this one. “It has gone by really fast. I know I am going to miss it,” Briggs said. “I wish that all the years before that I had the mindset that I do now. I just feel like I am a lot more committed this year. I know what I need to do and I just do it. Before, I guess it just finally hit this year because I just realized this is it and I don’t have anything after this. These are my last matches.”

But regardless of how Briggs closes out his senior season, he says his career has been a learning experience. “I would describe my career as tough. Just the grind of going in every day to practice and they’re not easy practices,” Briggs said. “And every single day going in there and putting in work. It takes total effort and its mentality to. You have to have your mind in the right place. Wrestling takes commitment, patience and hard work.”

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Now, five years later from the first time he jumped onto a wrestling mat, Briggs career is coming to an end at Oologah High. With regionals this week, he is hoping to advance to the state tournament and keep his high school career going for at least one more week. “My goal was to definitely qualify for state. I’ve never qualified before,” Briggs said. “It would mean that everything I have been through, all the hard work over the years, finally paid off. and I have the opportunity to make the most of it. I am going to have to wrestle the perfect tournament at regionals to qualify.”

With Briggs being a senior, he really wanted to make this final season mean something. And so far, it has lived up to what he had expected. Wrestling at 126 and 132 pounds, he has amassed a 27-10 record.

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“This group is different then any other year because I am one of the leaders and I have to set a good example for all of the younger players on the team,” said Rogers. “Adair is one of the best schools in the state for both education and athletics and being able to represent them by playing football and basketball is an honor of mine.”

Equally as important for Rogers is his education. Rogers currently takes AP courses such as Chemistry, Physics and Algebra II,

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“I get to do all of my homework in there so I don’t have to do it at home,” said Rogers.

He’s also involved in several groups and activities at Adair including Interact, FCCLA, FFA and National Honor Society.

“A good education is the most important thing to me in high school because it will allow me to further my education in college,” said Rogers. And after he graduates he plans to attend school at Oklahoma State University where he will major in Engineering. As a football player for the Warriors Rogers amassed 1,107 yards receiving on 55 receptions scoring 20 touchdowns. He also contributed four interceptions on defense and was one of the top punt returners on the

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Kyanne Beene has played the game of basketball since she was in the third grade. Now a senior at Chelsea High School, Beene as developed into a go-to type player for the Lady Dragons. Over her career at Chelsea she has enjoyed many great moments on the court with her teammates.

Sadie Jordan is a basketball and track athlete at Chelsea High School. Now a junior, Jordan has played basketball for nine years and has enjoyed some memorable moments on the court. “My most memorable moment in basketball is getting to travel to different states for tournaments with my teammates,” said Jordan.

“I have too many memorable moments to mention,” said Beene. “My teammates mean everything to me. I wouldn’t be the player I am today without them.”

At the start of the 2016-17 season, Beene was selected to the VYPE Top 100 adding to her list of accomplishments she’s collected over the years. Beene said the best thing about playing basketball for Chelsea and being a student is how small the school is and the student body.

Beene is a starter for the varsity team and plays a combination of point and shooting guard, depending on what the team needs. Her plans after high school include basketball at the next level. “After I graduate I would love to continue playing basketball in college,” said Beene.

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One lucky coach will get a hard worker and an excellent team player in Beene.

Jordan points out that her teammates at Chelsea High School are like a sisterhood and they are always there for one another. “My teammates mean the world to me, they are all like my sisters and I’m blessed to get to play with them,” said Jordan. “Being a good teammate means always being encouraging and always putting the team goals above personal goals.” Jordan credits coach Jamie Quigley for pushing her and her teammates to become the best athletes and represent Chelsea High School in a respectful manner.

“Coach Jamie Quigley has had an influence on my playing career, he always pushes me to do my best and work hard,” said Jordan. “Always having a good attitude and to always work hard to accomplish your goals.” After high school Jordan would like to continue playing basketball at the collegiate level.

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Character is a combination of qualities that distinguishes one person or group from another. VYPE celebrates achievements of local high school athletes by presenting the monthly “Character Counts Award.” By Victoria Dodge @Victoria_Dodge

Sportsmanship is a skill that is developed overtime and learned from experience. Sportsmanship is how Pryor baseball player Bennett Sherrer competes. After a win or loss, Sherrer said sportsmanship gives him the focus and motivation to do better in the next game. At the end of every game and every day, Sherrer said dedicational and ability to learn from situations is what makes him better. Behind his sportsmanship mentality is a strong sense of family and the support they give him in all aspects of his life. Being the oldest of three, Sherrer said he works hard so his siblings have someone to look up to. In return, Sherrer said his family inspires him to do well on and off the field, which only fuels his motivation. Sherrer said being a good player is as important as being a good person.

“A lot of things go into a good character,” Sherrer said. “Being able to make smart decisions. Being a leader, brave and likeable.” The junior outfielder applies this motto to life outside of baseball as well. Sherrer is apart of the Rotary International Interactive club and Spanish club at Pryor High School. Although the Spanish club meets during school, the Rotary Interactive club is another activity aside from school and baseball that Sherrer dedicated his time and effort to.

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Sherrer’s love of sports doesn’t stop at baseball, also competing in wrestling and football at Pryor. “I’ve always been in sports,” Sherrer said. “I was put into sports young and always really loved it. Never stopped from there.”

He said he is constantly working hard to achieve his goals. Sherrer admitted his homework has to be done late at night because he is constantly busy. He applies the same devotion and sportsmanship mindset to every sport and said family supports him through every season. He said he hopes his commitment will pay off and take him to a college such as Lehigh University, UCLA and Oklahoma State University, though West Point is his dream school right now. “I know they’re a bit far and random but you have to have goals to go far,” Sherrer said.

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Northeast Technology Center Student-Athlete of the Month: Juan Charqueno Ferretiz Pryor High School

Juan Charqueno Ferretiz is a senior at Pryor High School where he plays soccer in the spring and runs crosscountry in the fall. On top of his athletics Ferretiz is involved in several activities at Pryor High including S.W.A.T. (Students Working Against Tobacco). Away from the pitch Ferretiz attends classes at Northeast Technology Center where he’s studying Business Administration.

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“I joined the Business Administration

program because I wanted to work on increasing my confidence and my communication skills. And I want to study Business Management so I am able to manage my own business some day,” said Ferretiz. Ferretiz said the staff at Northeast Tech is a big reason why he’s enjoyed his time there and encourages others who are considering Northeast Tech to explore what they have to offer.

“What I like the most are the teachers and staff. They are always very nice and always know how to start the day off just right,” said Ferretiz. “Don’t rush things and take time to

look and explore as much as you can. Northeast Tech is a good way to try out different things. You might find an interest for something that you never even thought of. Northeast Tech will definitely help you gain confidence and social skills.”

After he graduates from Pryor High School Ferretiz plans to attend college, finishing his Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Management and one day own his own business. For his commitment to education and his play on the field, Juan Charqueno Ferretiz is Northeast Technology Center Student-Athlete of the Month.

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MOM OF THE Mayes County

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When you’re the wife of the head football coach there are a few responsibilities that fall into your lap. For Amanda Inglett, wife if Chouteau-Mazie football coach Mike Inglett, her work with the football program is just a small part of what she does every day. Inglett serves as the booster club Treasurer for all sports and is in charge of running the Chouteau Little League basketball program. She also coaches three of her five girls in that little league program. Family is tremendously important to Inglett and with five girls, there is always something going on in the Inglett house. “Our girls are Shelby, who is a freshman in college, Chesney our fifth grader, Presley our third grader, Bristol our second grader and Piper who is now in pre-K,” said Inglett.

Like her husband, coaching is a passion for Inglett and being able to coach and spend time with her girls on the field or court is something special, but their time together isn’t limited to sports. “I do coach them in little league basketball. All my girls are involved in softball and basketball. They also show pigs in 4H club, so we are part time pig farmers,” said Inglett. Like most who volunteer their time, Inglett can be found stocking concession stands, cleaning the field house, and doing anything else that needs to get done. But she’s quick to point out that it takes a team. “It takes everyone to make things work, from all the member of our booster club to all the coaches and their families, little league parents and volunteers. Most importantly my family, who is always there with support. None of this would be possible without them,” said Inglett. “When things need to get done whether it be helping clean the field house, painting walls, having meals ready for players. I have a great supporting cast in doing this though, our coaches wives are amazing.” Inglett, like other recipients of this award, is willing to do whatever it takes to insure their family, kids at the school and the community are supported in any way possible and go above and beyond to do so. “It is a true labor of love. I do this to better our schools, help out our student athletes and also try to improve the community as a whole. It is my goal to be able to set a good example on hard work for our young kids and teach them that in the end hard work does pay off,” said Inglett. For her dedication to her family, Chouteau-Mazie High School and the many kids she helps on a daily basis, Amanda Inglett is the Mayes County Mom of the Month.

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