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Pregame A letter from Brad Heath

20 | Stillwater Wrestling The Pioneers are ranked No.1 in duals and No.2 in tournaments this season, thanks to a group of talented athletes that wrestle each bout like it’s their last. Kaid Brock, Joe Smith and Chandler Rogers lead the way as head coach Doug Chesbro keeps the Pioneers focused on the ultimate goal.

22 | The Kendrick 5 VYPE editor Kyle Kendrick sat down with five of the top wrestlers in Northern Oklahoma to find out what makes these guys tick. Caleb Burns of Ponca City, Tanner Allen of Blackwell, Kaid Brock of Stillwater, Briar Stopp of Newkirk and Noah Nida of Perry shared some great answers in this edition of the Kendrick 5.

29 | Bartlesville Swimming The Bartlesville swim team has a good combination of experience and youth on the team this year, with several state meet hopefuls. Lynn Jacobsen caught up with the team as they prepared for regionals and state.

34 | PoHi Wrestling Ponca City is no stranger to having state champions in the wrestling room. Despite this season being a tough one, the PoHi wrestlers have enjoyed success in duals over Sapulpa, Midwest City, Bartlesville and Enid. VYPE takes a closer look at the program and what the future holds for the Wildcats

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VYPE Starts The New Year Off Right The start of a new year is always an exciting time. Basketball, wrestling and swimming are all in full swing and gearing up for postseason action in late February and early March. The North area boasts strong teams in all of those sports and we cover it all in this issue.

Make sure that you check out our updates on Bartlesville, Ponca City and Stillwater swimming, plus our wrestling updates on all of those schools. Kyle Kendrick also got to sit down with five top-notch wrestlers from four different schools across the region for a fun question and answer session in this issue. We also take a look at one of the greatest dynasties in the state, Perry wrestling in this issue so make sure to check in on what the perennial powerhouse has done so far this year. Last but not least we also update you on some Cleveland athletics in this issue that any Tigers fan will want to read. Also make sure you follow us on Twitter @VYPEOK to get the most recent and up to date info from across the state. Just like always we want to say thank you to our readers and advertisers for your continued support. Stay safe out there and remember we’ll see you at the game.

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Jessica Hoover Stillwater High School Stillwater Lady Pioneer senior Jessica Hoover is the Bank SNB Athlete of the Month. Jessica is a member of the varsity pom squad. In her third year as a member of the pom squad Jessica was part of the team that won Academic All-State at the state competition this year and received third place honors in the varsity division at state. Hoover carries a 3.77 GPA and is a member of the Beta Club, DECA, FCCLA, Student Leadership and is on the yearbook staff. Jessica is an excellent example of a student athlete at Stillwater High School who represents her teammates and her school in a positive manner.

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Character is a combination of qualities that distinguishes one person or group from another. Hideaway Pizza celebrates achievements of local high school athletes by presenting the monthly “Character Counts Award.”

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Madison Weiser is a junior at Stillwater High School where she is a member of the cheer team and is involved in several activities at school. Madison is the Junior Class Secretary and is involved with the Student Council, Beta Club, National Honor Society and FCCLA. Other activities include YIG, Drama Club, SHS Orchestra, SHS Spring Musical and SMAC Steering. In the classroom Madison carries a 4.25 GPA, while taking AP English III, AP US History and Pre-AP Chemistry. In her free time Madison enjoys volunteering at the Stillwater Children’s Theatre where she participates as a member of the Center Stage cast. After high school and college Madison hopes to become a Developmental Psychologist and work with children. For her amazing commitment to Stillwater High School and the community of Stillwater, Madison Weiser is this month’s Stillwater Character Counts Award recipient.

Stillwater High School swimmer Kyle Goebel is the Stillwater Character Counts Athlete of the Month. As a member of the varsity swim team Kyle is a member of the 400 Freestyle relay team, which won events at Union High School and Booker T. Washington High School. Also a participant in the 100 Free and 50 Free, Kyle has shown he has the talent in the water to help Stillwater compete for a state title. Out of the pool Kyle is part of the Stillwater Orchestra and plays the double bass. He’s also a member of the Pioneer Spirit Squad as Peter Pioneer. After high school Kyle plans to attend Oklahoma State University where he plans to study and pursue a degree in music.

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Stillwater is looking to take the program to the next level. It’s not rare in wrestling to see a program have some success over a short stretch of time. But programs like the one at Stillwater that maintain a high level of success over a long period of time are rare. Pioneer head coach Doug Chesbro has the team in a great position for dual state and the state tournament with several wrestlers ranked in the top five of their weight class.

placed fifth at 182, while junior Jacob Fontanez placed sixth at 120. The Stampede meet is known for being one of the toughest wrestling tournaments in the country with state champions from several states meeting in Kansas City.

As of January, 21st 2014 the team is ranked No.1 in dual and No.2 in tournament and fields 11 top 10 wrestlers, nine of which are in the top five of their weight classification. Those wrestlers are; Tyler Deringer-106, Andrew Niemen-113, Jacob Fontanez-120, Benny Teegarden-126, Kaid Brock-132, Tristan Moran-138, Chase Lane145, Joe Smith-152, Chandler Rogers-170, Jordan Deringer-182 and CJ Citizen-195.

FR Jase Hofman SO Alex Biggs Kaid Brock won state last year at SO Bobby Eshleman 113 pounds, but has moved up SO Gavin Finley 132 pounds where he’s ranked SO Miles Franks No.2 in Class 6A. Brock placed SO Chase Lane 2nd at the Kansas City Stampede SO Joseph Magnus helping the team to an overall SO Andrew Nieman 2nd place finish behind Archer, SO Matthew Norton Georgia. SO Dakota Posey JR Matt Albright Other wrestlers with outstanding JR Logan Anderson results from Kansas City include Joe Smith who won the Stillwater Pioneers Roster JR Kaid Brock JR Cyntrell Carden 152-pound division and Chandler FR Jase Brownlee JR CJ Citizen Rogers who grabbed a first place FR Taylor Day JR Mason Davis finish at 170. Jordan Deringer FR Tyler Deringer

Competition in Class 5A is extremely high and has been since its conception. The Stillwater girl’s swim team is ranked No.2, while the boy’s are ranked No.4 overall in 5A. With several state hopefuls posting tremendous times, Stillwater swimmers have an opportunity to become fixtures on the podium in late February.

Junior Brooke Njaa has one of the more impressive resumes this season with wins at Ponca City, Jenks, Booker T. Washington and Bartlesville in the 100 breaststroke. Njaa also medaled in the 200 freestyle and the 200 IM at Jenks. Alexx Thomas has been nearly unstoppable in the 100 butterfly with three first place finishes at Ponca, Jenks and Washington. Thomas also grabbed a win at Union High School in the 200 freestyle.

Only a sophomore, Kayla Dunn has impressed everyone who has watched her swim this year. Dunn has won the 200 freestyle, placed second in the 50 freestyle, won the 100 freestyle and has a 2nd place finish in the 400 freestyle. Dunn has shown

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tremendous versatility this season. “We have been going hard this season and I am very proud of my teammates and how they have progressed. We have had to battle injures and illness but hopefully we will be healthy for state,” said Dunn. “As for me, I have been swimming different events at every meet this season so my state events are still up in the air. I know whatever trials we face at state, Stillwater will rise to meet them.”

of the top 400 free teams in the state. Cushing has several wins in the 50 and 100 free. Tree has several wins this year including the 200 IM at Jenks, 200 free at Union and Booker T. Washington, a second place finish in the 100 butterfly at Ponca and Bartlesville, and two wins in the 100 backstroke. But very few swimmers have the record this season in the 100 butterfly like Clark. The senior has at least four wins in the 100 butterfly and looks to be the favorite at state.

The 400 freestyle relay team for the boys has performed at state meet levels for some time. The team of seniors Matthew Tree, Kyle Goebel, Charles Clark, Nate Carman and Trey Cushing make up one

Overall the Stillwater swim program continues to build a tradition of great swimmers that push each other to better times and more medals at the state tournament.

Isabell Smith has been nothing but amazing in the 100 backstroke with two wins out of four event and two first place wins in the 400/500 free. Smith is only a freshman and could be the future for Stillwater swimming. Other swimmers to look for include Hannah Thomas, Mareike Garber, Victoria Dina, and Samantha Schroeder.

Sophomore Ben Cowles may be one of the state’s best young swimmers in the 100 breaststroke. Cowles won the Ponca City and Tulsa Washington meets and placed second at Jenks and Bartlesville. Also look for Goebel in the 100 free, Kevin-Mykel Owens in the 200 IM, Layne Njaa and Jacob Tree in the 400 free.

Stillwater is new territory in more ways than one for Clay Stephens. By Rex Holt

The ultra-successful first-year head coach of the Stillwater High School girls basketball team had spent his entire career in small towns guiding powerhouse girls programs, namely Frontier and Hennessey, where winning and state tournament appearances were expected. But that has all changed in his initial season with the Lady Pioneers in the world of Class 6A hoops.

“I knew it was going be difficult, but I admit that it’s been much harder than I thought,’’ explained Stephens. “There is so much more work to do than I anticipated and there are a lot of issues that need to be addressed. But the biggest thing is the lack of the competitive spirit.”

Stephens is also dealing with a very young team that hasn’t tasted winning that often. “We have a team with very little experience and girls who haven’t had and don’t expect success. We have three seniors and two hardly played at all in the past. The rest came into a program

that has very low expectations,” Stephens said. “I’ve had teams that weren’t overly talented every year, but expected to win and didn’t want to let down the legacy of the program. These girls don’t have that. When you don’t have any winning expectations, it’s easy to accept losing. It’s a mental thing and we have to change that as soon as possible.’’

Stephens made three state tournament appearances at Hennessey High School, including one state runner-up finish, before going to Frontier High School and leading the Lady Mustangs to eight trips to state in his 12year run, capturing Class A titles in 2003, 2005 and 2012.

“When things go wrong, and basketball is a game of failure, you have to put it behind you and go make it right and not pout and give up,’’ added Stephens. “Me and my assistant Kendra League are on the same page and it’s our job to stay positive and keep coaching until these girls learn to adapt.”

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Stephens added that although he has run into some challenges he is committed to the goals that he has set for his team. “I applied for this job and as frustrating and as much of a struggle as it’s been, I’m just like the girls in that it’s our responsibility and we can’t quit. We have to fight through this and it may take a while. But let’s start to expect success. It can be done.’’

As of press time the Lady Pioneers, led by sophomore Dylan Fix, junior Lauren Stettnisch and senior Becca Worthy, were sporting a 6-9 record.

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The VYPE Team Chats With Five of the Top Wrestlers From the North Region

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Nida - Yes it makes you want to be the best.

2. What is your go-to move on the mat?

Kaid Brock Tanner Allen – Blackwell Caleb Burns – Ponca Kaid Brock – Stillwater Briar Stopp – Newkirk Noah Nida - Perry 1. Does coming from a school with such a great wrestling tradition help motivate you on the mat at all?

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Burns - Absolutely, it motivates me to be as good as they were.

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Stopp - I would say a Russian 2 on 1 or a low level single.

Burns – On top position I like riding legs.

Brock - Yes, it helps, because you Brock - I would have to say my duck want to represent to the best of your under series, or my low levels! Nida - Blast double.

3. Who is the team that you most like to compete against?

Allen - The team I enjoy competing against the most is Perry. They’re our biggest rival and there’s always great wrestling.

Allen - Of course, keeping the tradition alive is one of my biggest motivations. Stopp - Yes, it motivates me to do the best I can. Our expectation is to win no matter what the circumstance is, there is always pressure on me, and my team, but

Allen - Being a heavyweight I don’t have a big shot. I’m a lot taller than most the guys I wrestle so I like to dig hooks and bring them to my level.

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Stopp - I would love to get to dual Perry more often, but the Kay County bedlam against Blackwell and Newkirk is always a good one.

Burns - I like wrestling Enid because

always great competition and great wrestling environment.

Burns - I like wrestling in the Kansas City Classic. Brock - I would say at Fargo, but I can wrestle anywhere. Nida - OKC fairgrounds.

Briar Stopp they are always our first dual and I like starting the year off with them. Brock - Right now Broken Arrow! Nida – Blackwell.

4. Where is your favorite place to wrestle?

5. Over the years who has been your toughest opponent? Or who has given you the best match? Allen - Braden Ruth, from Davis, has been my toughest opponent. We wrestled in the state finals last year. Stopp - My favorite match I’ve ever had in high school was wrestling Noah Nida from Perry in the state tournament semi-finals my sophomore year. He is a great competitor and athlete.

Allen - My favorite place to wrestle is in front of my home crowd. I love the Burns - My favorite person to wrestle is my twin brother, we push atmosphere and our loud fans. each other to do our best every Stopp - Other than the state single day. tournament, I would say the Greg Brock - I have had so many Henning Invitational in Tuttle, it’s

Noah Nida opponents that are tough, but my toughest opponent is myself, only I can beat myself every time, as Muhammad Ali said,” it’s not the mountains you have to climb its the pebble in our shoe.” I will always learn through losses and I will keep improving from them so I love finding and seeking out the toughest competition. Nida - John Jiminez from Sand Springs.

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Tigers Overcome Rough Start After starting the year 1-4, Cleveland has gotten off to a great start in the new year. First year head coach Daniel Brimmer took a few minutes to discuss the team’s progression.

VYPE: The team got off to a quick start following the Christmas break, what do you attribute that to? Brimmer: We got quite a few practices in over the Christmas break. Our football players, mainly Derek Reeves who was the quarterback and also a 20.0 point per game scorer for us last year, really got into good shape. Also, our big men got in better shape. We’ve gotten some inside scoring and things have started clicking a whole lot better. VYPE: What do you do to avoid teams collapsing on Derek? Brimmer: We have a couple of good sophomore shooters around him and another guy in Roy Clements, a senior. It’s hard for teams to collapse and focus on Derek because we have other shooters to go around him. And that helps Derek too.

VYPE: Does that free Derek up a little more? Brimmer: Absolutely. We have better pieces around him which means they can’t focus solely on him. And, he doesn’t have to score as much. VYPE: What is Derek averaging?

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game where last year he had to have his points. But we’re playing better because the guys around him are doing more things. VYPE: That’s a win-win for you guys, isn’t it?

Brimmer: Absolutely. Derek is probably our best defender as well. The ball is in his hands a lot of times. We run a lot of sets for him. For a successful trip down the floor, the ball has to go through his hands a few times. VYPE: Let’s talk about a couple of other players.

Brimmer: Eric Reeves, Derek’s younger brother, had a broken foot earlier this season. He’s our top returning rebounder. He hasn‘t score a lot this year but defensively he usually guards the best big on the other team.

game. He’s shooting ball really well. He’s probably our best pure shooter. VYPE: How’s the senior leadership?

Brimmer: Really good on and off the court. They do a great job in the locker room. Derek, Roy, Chris Windholz, Tyler Butcher and Wyatt Woodrell are quality leaders. The seniors will get on to the younger guys if they are loafing. That’s a big help to me. VYPE: Seems like you are putting things together at the right time, correct?

Brimmer: Absolutely. Our schedule has been so brutal. We’ve played Mannford VYPE: How’s Roy Clements coming three times. They are a Top 10 team. We along? lost to Henryetta and Sulphur, who are Brimmer: Roy was mainly a shooter last Top 15 in 3A. It’s been a tough schedule year. He’s averaging about eight points a but will prepare us for the playoffs.

Jarad Anderson Cleveland High School

How long have you been involved in FCA? I’ve been in FCA since 7th grade.

Who influenced you to join? My middle school football coach influenced me to join. He is the middle school FCA sponsor.

How has FCA made an impact in your life on the field and off the field? My beliefs have helped me as an athlete. If I’m struggling or just having a hard time I can always pray and find comfort in my Lord and Savior.

What is your favorite Bible verse and why? My favorite verse is Mathew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” This is my favorite verse because people get so caught up in trying to be successful in the standards of this world and The Lord says whoever finds his life will lose it. So I would much rather put my faith in Jesus Christ and follow His will for my life so that I can find my life in Him

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Pawhuska Hall of Fame wresting coach Martin Parks agreed to oversee the Bartlesville wrestling program this season to give Josh Pulsifer the opportunity to ease into the program. Parks is encouraged by the team’s tournament showing. The Bruins finished 14th at the Oklahoma Christian Tournament, 24th at Bristow and fourth at the Tulsa Dual Tournament.

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A broken hand has limited the availability of Hamilton. He hopes to return in time for regionals.

“I’m working on After having five wrestlers a year range of motion ago, the Bruins are up to 31 this and conditioning,” Hamilton season – including senior Michael said. “Bartlesville hasn’t really Hamilton, a 2013 state champion – been known for and the combination of the veteran wrestling. We’re Parks and eager young Pulsifer, the in the process sky is the limit. of building the program.” Both bring star power to the program. Pulsifer was a state Surrounding champion in high school and two- Hamilton is Grant time All-American at Missouri Schultz at 182 Valley College. Parks, who won five pounds, Garrett state titles at Pawhuska as a coach, Kitchell at 170 and was hired for this season to bridge Joe Jones at 126 the gap until Pulsifer takes over pounds. As of press next year. time, Schultz was

The team is off to a 6-7 dual record with victories over East Central, Booker T. Washington, Hale, Checotah, Liberty and Okmulgee. Losses came against Jenks, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Edison, Ponca City and Mannford. VYPEOK.COM

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18-4, Kitchell was 17-6 and Jones 165.

Parks instilled in the program a couple of staples that served him well in his 31 years at Pawhuska.

“I tell the guys there are four handshakes in wrestling,” Parks said. “The first is the referee, the second starts the match with your opponent, the third is at the end of the match and fourth is when you shake your coach’s hand afterwards.

“It shows respect to the referee, opponent and your coach. All of them are putting their time and the handshakes represent the fact that you show respect.” Another life lesson Parks has passed on are the four D’s – Direction, Discipline, Dedication and Desire. Parks had T-shirts printed for the wrestlers much each must earn his shirt.

“We don’t give them away,” Parks said. “To earn them, they had to attend every practice during the Christmas Holiday. Michael has his shirt. He has all four of those traits.”

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With the Class 6A regional and state swim meets on the horizon, the Bartlesville girls and boys swim teams making final preparations.

Hannah Steward The Bruin boys team – state runers-up a year ago – are expected to be in the mix for a championship. Here is a look at swimmers per event. “Most of our kids are ahead of where they were last year at this time,” Bartlesville coach Jeff Allen said. 50 Freestyle Aaron Stanek: 2nd at state last year and is closing on his state time (21.98) with a 22.30. Considered the Bruins’ top sprinter, coach Jeff Allen said. Leon Faulk – Freshman’s top time is 24.00.

100 Freestyle Aaron Stanek – Finished 3rd last year (48.7) and is challenging that time.

Leon Faulk – Top time is 53:00. Really starting to come on strong. 200 Freestyle Kyle Ward – Sophomore’s top time is 1:45.30. Considered one of the state’s top three at this event. Peyton Stambeck – Sophomore’s best time is 1:53.70. Has already beaten last year’s time.

500 Freestyle Kyle Ward – Could swim any event. Best time is 4:47. Nationally ranked as a 13-14 year old in distance events (500, 800, mile). Best distance swimmer on team. Thomas Downing – Junior’s best time is 4:54.

100 Backstroke Mason McCauley – Junior recorded a 56.3 at this event.

Caleb Goodart – Sophomore recorded a 1:00 flat. We’re hoping he gets down under a mnute, Allen said. 100 Breaststroke Alex Ward – The team’s lone senior considered top breaststroker in state at 1:00. Recently swam a Grand Prix meet versus Olympians, scoring in both the 100 and 200. Thomas Downing – Best time is 1:03, two seconds off his state time in 2013. 100 Butterfly Kyle Ward – Is already three seconds of best time last year at 51 seconds.

third option, also with a top time of 2:02.

Relays The goal is to qualify in all three relay events, Allen said.

GIRLS Allen will once again call upon four swimmers for the majority of the team’s points at state.

Avery Bennett – Sophomore was a state finalist in the 50 and 100 Free last year. Top 50 Free time is 26.5, Top 100 Free time is 57.7. Is on pace to beat those times.

Grace Fodor – Senior set school record in 100 Backstroke (57.85) where she was 2nd at state. Could also swim 50 Free, 100 Free and/or 100 Fly. Hannah Steward – Senior swims 100 Back, 100 Fly with best time in both at 1:00. Haley Downing – Sophomore was a state finalist in the 100 Breast (1:08) and the 200 IM (2:13). Relays - Expected to compete in relay events.

Mason McCauley – Best time 55.0. Peyton Stanbeck,- Best time 57.1. 200 IM Alex Ward – Top time is 2:02.

Thomas Downey – Also has a best time of 2:02. Mason McCauley – Gives Bruins a

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University of Oklahoma freshman cross country runner Alexis Vermeire traveled halfway around the world to begin her collegiate career and end up 168 miles from her hometown. Born in Bartlesville, Vermeire moved

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frequently as the daughter of an Air Force soldier. As a youngster, she lived in Minot (N.D.) Air Force Base and Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas before the family move to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam and eventually Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. It was while in Guam that Vermeire developed a love for distance running. “I began running cross country competitively when I was 12 years old, after transferring to Andersen Middle School,” Vermeire said. As high school senior, Vermeire placed third at the European Championship Cross Country race in October 2012 with a time of 20 minutes, 57 seconds. An avid soccer player, Vermeire earned All-Europe soccer honors in the spring of 2013. Some of her fondest memories, though, are centered around her short time in Bartlesville. She lived with her

grandmother, Joyce Caraway, while attending first grade in Bartlesville and speaks fondly of her aunts and uncles, many of whom still reside in Bartlesville.

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Academic Athlete of the Month Julie Benyshek was named the Bartlesville Female Academic Athlete of the Month for January. A straight A student, Benyshek said her GPA may have dipped after getting her first ever B in AP Physics. This semester she is taking AP English and calculus classes. In addition to basketball, she plays soccer. Benyshek is vice president of the school’s National Honor Society. While she isn’t sure where she plans to go to school, she knows what field she would like to enter.

“I haven’t decided where I am going for college,” Benyshek said. “I’ve applied to Oklahoma, OSU and Kansas State. I want to become a physical therapist. I became interested after tearing my ACL and going through therapy myself. It was fun pushing myself to get better.”

Michael Hamilton is the epitome of student-athlete. Not only does the Bartlesville senior and OU signee boast a 4.0 grade point average, he excels on the wrestling mat as well. Hamilton is our Bartlesville Male Academic Athlete of the Month. The 2013 152-pound state champion enters his senior year as three-time state qualifier. He takes AP Psychology and is enrolled in concurrent classes at Rogers State. He is active in National Honor Society and also plays soccer. “Michael is well-respected among his teammates,” Bruins coach Martin Parks said

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ConocoPhillips is proud to highlight the great student-athletes who uphold the fabric of character on and off the field and court.

Kyle Ward Bartlesville Swimming

A 4.0 student, this sophomore is considered one of the top swimmers in distance events and the Bartlesville Male Character Counts Athlete for January. Ward was ranked nationally when he competed at the 13-14 and 15-16 year old age bracket in distance swimming. In addition, he is a member of the National Honor Society. Ward is also very involved in community service projects and different clubs at school. Following the May tornado in Moore, Ward organized a relief effort to help clean up tornado

debris. Ward also volunteers with the Bartlesville Splash Club. Along with all of that Ward also enjoys spending time and doing many different kinds of activities with his family. “My brother Alex and I do archery in our spare time,” Ward said. “Also, we live on a ranch which is definitely different from growing up (in Connecticut).”

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Bartlesville senior basketball players Olivia Culver and Jackson Bart took a seat at the VYPE table to talk about basketball and themselves. VYPE: How has year season going?

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Bart: it’s been pretty good actually. I’m making progress with each game VYPE Do the boys and girls teams and I’m getting better in practice get to spend much time together? every day. Bart: Yes. In school we are together Culver: The school year is pretty a lot. We spend some time together tough. I’m in some really challenging when we travel to the same AP classes and senioritis is kind of tournaments. affecting me right now. Culver: We don’t spend except VYPE: Has your senior year been for tournaments or going to each everything you thought? other’s games. Bart: It’s my last time around. It’s VYPE: Bartlesville is known for a a lot of lasts for me – high school great fan base. Talk about the fans, football games, basketball please. season. It’s the end Bart: Basketball has always been of something and a big deal in Bartlesville. Our hopefully the beginning fans are the best. They really of something new in a understand the game. We love few months. It’s kind of having the community bittersweet. around us. Culver: Not Culver: necessarily. It’s been really great. People always Absolutely, say your senior especially year will be the last the time of couple of years. your life. But My freshman year we I’ve been really only won three games. busy with So it was like crickets in basketball and the crowd. The last couple my AP classes. of years have definitely VYPE: Have you been better. signed with VYPE: You play before anyone? sold-out crowds at Bart: I have not home. Your thoughts yet, no. I’m kind on the how well the of waiting it out to program is supported see. Jackson Bart locally. Culver: No. I’ve Bart: It’s a really big decided not to play deal. It’s an awesome basketball. I want a experience to have normal college life. that many people 24

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supporting us. I remember when my Dad first came here the first sell-out was a game against Union. Dad still has the sign in his office about the capacity crowd. They had to stop letting people in in the first quarter of the girls varsity game. Culver: It’s pretty nerve-wracking, I’m not going to lie. Even though you don’t want to you kind of sneak a peek at the crowd. VYPE: How is it playing for your Dad?

Bart: It’s awesome. I’ve often heard people say it will change your relationship. They say it will become more of a coach-player than a fatherson relationship. We don’t bring it home. I still call him Dad at home or on the court. It’s brought us closer. VYPE: Whose in big influence in life in basketball Culver: My Dad. He never played basketball but both my parents pushed sports when we were children. Not so much that we had to be really good but just the characteristics that sports bring about – confidence, pushing yourself to the limit.

Olivia Culver VYPE: What do you want to do after college? Bart: I want to follow in Dad’s footsteps. I wan to coach. I see how much fun it is, being able to impact kids lives.

VYPE: How’s your relationship with your sister Gabby?

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Culver: She’s my best friend. Sometimes it can get a little tough at times. She’s extremely pretty and smart. There’s always jealousy in the air but we push past that.

Bart: My Mom (Kristi) is just as big into basketball as my Dad and I. She graduated from OSU and really likes OSU basketball. We kind of butted heads during the OSU-KU game because Dad and I are huge KU fans.

VYPE: Talk about your relationship with your Mom.

Culver: My Mom (Christina) and I have a great relationship. My Dad VYPE: What would is sort of the tough parent and my people be surprised to Mom is more like my a friend. You know about you? need someone like that to hold you Culver: I can juggle, not when you are crying and to take a real well but I can juggle. personal interest in you. My Mom gets upset with VYPE: Best advice your parents me when I juggle apples gave you? and drop them because Bart: My Dad told me my freshman they bruise. year when I was on JV and missed VYPE: Whose in big influence in life two free throws. He told me not to in basketball dwell on the little things. Culver: My dad. He never played Culver: Be who you are. Don’t let basketball. Both my parents were other people take your true self. pushing sports. Not so much that we Other people’s opinions don’t matter. needed to be good but because of

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Po-Hi Swimming Samantha Wigley and Gage Barrick

Looking to Lead Ponca Swim Teams to Gold once again on the 200-Meter Freestyle Relay team at Bixby and helped the team to a first place finish.

Both the Ponca City boys and girls swimming teams have been hard at work in the pool this winter and both have a good amount of hardware to go with it. At the Bixby Invitational the boys team placed second while the girls took home third. The girls team was also second at the Bruin Invitational in Bartlesville. The Wildcats have several swimmers who can make an impact at the state meet and earn a medal and below we have identified several Ponca swimmers to keep an eye on. Gage Barrick: The sophomore is already proving he is a force to be reckoned with. At a triangular earlier this season with Piedmont and Edmond Santa Fe, Barrick took second in the 100-meter Butterfly and was also a member of the 200-meter Freestyle Relay that finished in first. Barrick also placed fourth in the 50-meter Freestyle and second in the 100-Meter Freestyle at the Bruin Invitational. Barrick followed those performances up with third place finishes in the 50-meter and 100-meter Freestyle events at the Bixby Invitational. Barrick was also

Samantha Wigley: As the leader of the girls team Wigley has had her fair share of top-notch finishes this year. At the triangular with Piedmont and Santa Fe Wigley took first in both the 200 and 500 Freestyle events and was also a member of the Lady Cats 200-meter Medley Relay team that finished in first. At the Bruin Invitational Wigley took fifth in the 200-meter Freestyle and sixth in the 500-meter Freestyle but bounced back to win the 200 Freestyle at Bixby and the 400-meter Freestlye. Wigley also competed on the 200-meter Freestyle Relay team at Bixby and helped the team to a

second place finish.

Dillon Seals: Another key member of the boys team Seals specializes in the 100 and 200-meter Freestyle events. At Bixby Seals took third in the 100-meter Freestyle and also placed n both events at the triangular with Piedmont and Edmond Santa Fe.

Jennifer Mills: A key member of several relay teams for the girls team Mills plays an integral role on the team. Mills competes on both the 200-mter Medley Relay and 200-meter Freestyle Relay. As an individual Mills also competes in the 100-meter Butterfly.

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Po-Hi Wrestling Roundup Wildcats are Climbing Their Way Back to the Top of the Mountain

Ponca City has more wrestling tradition than most programs could even hope for. The Wildcats have won eight wrestling team titles, including four-straight from 2003 through 2006. Add on to that four dual state titles and you can get an idea of the foundation of tradition the Wildcats have to build on. Under new head coach Jason Leavitt the Wildcats have gone 4-3 in duals this year, including a 37-35 win over Class 6A No. 15 Sapulpa. Other big wins for the Wildcats have come against rivals Enid and Bartlesville. Those big wins have been enough to

propel Ponca to the No. 17 ranking in 6A. Helping to lead the Wildcats this year are seniors Caleb and Cole Burns. Twin brothers, both Caleb and Cole have picked up some big wins this year. At the Perry Tournament of Champions Caleb placed fourth at 120 pounds. Cole meanwhile got a tough draw at 132 finishing 2-2 with losses to both the fourth and fifth place finisher. At the Bobby Lyons Invitational in Sand Springs it was Cole taking fifth place at 126 while Caleb finished in third at 120 with wins over a former state runner-up and another former state placer. Despite the leadership the Burns twins give the Wildcats, overall the team is still very young with only six seniors. The bright side of that fact is that the team does boast 10 juniors along with seven sophomores and 10 freshmen, meaning there will be little turnover and a solid group of hungry wrestlers ready to make their mark on

a tradition-rich program next year. Leavitt said that he thinks his team has gotten better throughout the course of the year. “I think we are getting better. We are a young team that is taking its lumps right now but overall from where we started to where we are now I know we are better,” Leavitt said. The first-year head coach also credited his team’s tough schedule for helping the squad mature that much more quickly. “I think it has definitely helped. I think the kids see what direction we want to go with the program and what it takes to be a state contender,” Leavitt said.

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Cory Trotter Ponca City junior football player and wrestler Cory Trotter is the Ponca City Male Academic Athlete of the Month. The 5-10 Trotter plays cornerback for the Wildcats football team and is a big part of the Po-Hi wrestling team as well. Off the field Trotter also enjoys Motocross and Wakeboarding and is a member of the DECA club at school.

Even though he stays busy with athletics and other activities Trotter still excels in the classroom by carrying a 3.7 grade point average.

After high school Trotter plans to go to college and then later to serve his country by becoming a fighter pilot.

Leslie Wilson Ponca City junior Leslie Wilson is the Ponca City Female Academic Athlete of the Month. Wilson competes in volleyball in the fall but also stays very busy as a member of the Po-Hi Steppers and as a member of the Lady Cats basketball team.

Wilson doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow her busy schedule of athletics to keep her from succeeding in the classroom though. The junior carries a 3.5 grade point average by making sure to give her schoolwork as much if not more time than athletics. After high school Wilson plans on going to college but hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decided where at yet. Wherever Wilson decides to go her dedication to her academics is sure to be a valued advantage.

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Wildcat Pride

Four Ponca City Basketball Players Chat Basketball and Life as a Wildcat With the VYPE Team Cheyenne Hull – Girls Basketball Brianne Cherry – Girls Basketball Caleb Stuemky – Boys Basketball Conner Larson – Boys Basketball VYPE: Who is your favorite team/ player to go up against and why? Hull – Brianne Cherry, she is one of the best defensive players and she makes me better everyday. Cherry – Stillwater, because they are our biggest rival, and it is always a great game.

Stuemky – Stillwater, without a doubt. The rivalry we’ve had with them started back in eighth grade for us, and every game ends up being a nail-biter.

Larson – My favorite team to play would have to be Enid. It’s one of our biggest rivalries and it’s always a dog fight.

team, wouldn’t trade them for anything.

Cherry – Having such really good friends on and off the court, my teammates mean so much to me.

Stuemky – Definitely my teammates. We all have bonded together as brothers, and I enjoy their company. Larson – Playing at home, our student section is amazing, and it is always hyped!

VYPE: Who is the player on your team who pushes everyone to go harder in practice? Hull – All of our seniors, which there is six of us.

Cherry – Cheyenne Hull, she encouraged me to tryout and pushes me to my hardest everyday VYPE: What is the best thing about playing basketball in Ponca in practice and she is my best friend. City? Hull – Being apart of an amazing

Stuemky – I would say our whole team shares that role; we all are fairly vocal about keeping intensity on the court. Larson – Robert Nanni is always pushing us hard and wants us to keep getting better.

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Hull – Individually I just listen to the same songs each game and focus on what I need to do. As a team we pray before each game.

Cherry – Pray with my team, that always helps calm me down.

Cheyenne Hull Stuemky – I listen to music, and imagine the possible situations we could be faced with our upcoming opponent. Larson – I usually eat subway before the games with some of the team. VYPE: Would you rather lead your team in scoring, assists or rebounds?

Hull – I’d rather lead my team in assists, I don’t care who scores just as long as someone does. Cherry – Assists.

Stuemky – I want to lead my team in whatever will better our chances for a win. I could care less about who gets the “limelight.” Larson – I would rather lead the team in scoring because we need a shooter to step up for the team.

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Team of the Month Perry Wrestling: A Look Inside A Dynasty Maroons Are Once Again a Favorite to Win a State Title Ask anyone about the greatest high school dynasties across the state and you may hear a wide variety of answers. Ask any wrestling fan though and you are going to get the same answer, the Perry Maroons. Winners of an astounding 39 team titles and 14 dual state championships the Maroons have been dominating opponents on the mat for decades. This season is no different as the Maroons find themselves ranked No. 1 in Class 3A and dominating opponents at every turn. The Maroons opened up the year with dual wins over Class 6A Edmond Memorial and Class 4A No. 2 ranked Cushing. Following the two wins Perry hosted its Tournament of Champions where three wrestlers took home first place hardware. Noah Nida, who was a state runner-up last year, won the 120-pound division. Meanwhile defending state champion David Thomas won gold at 160 pounds and Garrett Beier won at 195 pounds. After competing at their own tournament Perry took on Class 4A No. 1 Tuttle and lost in heartbreaking fashion 34-25. The Maroons rebounded quickly however by having four wrestlers place in the Kansas City Classic. Blake Avery and Thomas both earned fourth place finishes at Kansas City while Hunter Condit

David Thomas and Beier both took home fifth place hardware. After Kansas City the Maroons competed in the Cushing Tournament and won the overall team title behind a first place finish from Avery. The Maroons used the momentum from the Cushing Tournament championship to win their district duals and then knock off 3A No. 2 ranked and arch-rival Blackwell. The team does still have one major dual left on the schedule when they take on Class 3A No. 9 Kingfisher on

February 6. After the Kingfisher dual the Maroons will compete at dual state February 15, the regional tournament February 21 and 22 then the state tournament on February 28 and March 1.

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