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30 | Woodward Wrestling Head coach DeLong has a young squad this year, but is seeing a lot of promise on the mat.

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Coach Ginny Shipley and the Enid swimming team prepare for state. placed second overall and my girls placed third in the Oklahoma Big 10 conference. VYPE: What are your expectations for the postseason? Shipley: Our hopes for the postseason are simple: we always want to get as many kids qualified for the state meet as we can. VYPE: Which teams present the biggest challenge?

Enid swimming coach Ginny Shipley is entering her sixth season at the helm of the team. Before becoming the swim coach, Shipley coached girls’ crosscountry and track at Enid from 1980-1999. She took a break from coaching to be the assistant speech and drama coach for 10 years before returning to coaching. VYPE caught up with coach Shipley to discuss the state of the swim program. VYPE: How many starters returned to the team this season?

Shipley: In swimming we have no “bench” so everyone is a starter. Most times we go to a meet I can enter all of my athletes in an event or two which makes me like swimming even more because almost every kid gets to participate almost every time. VYPE: What were your expectations/goals coming into the season?

Shipley: Our goals are always to qualify for the state meet and to swim faster times. In my coaching

career we have broken several of our school records on the girls side and that’s always a bonus. VYPE: Who are your top swimmers?

Shipley: We are a small team so any school with a large number of athletes presents a challenge because in swimming it’s about being fast and having depth. We don’t have the depth that the bigger schools have.

Shipley: I have a couple of really fast swimmers: Carolyn Godwin is a freshman and is very fast in the 100 free and the 100 breaststroke. Garrett Wallace is my fast boy and he is good in the 50 free and the 100 free along with Tanner Owings in the backstroke.

VYPE: What has been the most exciting moment this season so far? Shipley: Our most exciting moment this season was at our conference meet yesterday where my boys

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Enid Plainsmen Wrestling

Enid wrestling coach Trent Holland has been at Enid for 15 years, however, this is his first season as head coach for Enid wrestling. Holland also coaches track and football at Enid. He returned five starters to his roster that won two duals last year. This year, Holland has

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the team striving to win more duals. So far, Enid has matched that total of two wins, with one more dual to go.

Holland feels confident that his guys can reach their goal of surpassing two dual wins. He has three wrestlers on his roster that he counts on to lead the rest of his team. Senior

Zac Overbeck, who wrestles at 220 pounds, Kai Oshiro, who wrestles at 106 and Austin Loza, who wrestles at 126 are his three that he counts on.

“These guys have been the epitome of consistency,” Holland said. “They have gone above and beyond what they are asked to do. They come in and

do the extra work that it takes to be successful at this level.”

Overbeck qualified for state last year at 220, and Holland hopes he can make it back this year. Overbeck started wrestling at the youth level, then moved into the middle school program at Enid. Now, as a high school kid, those years of training are paying off for Overbeck. He is one of Enid’s most successful wrestlers. He has led Enid to some exciting moments this season.

class, can present challenges that didn’t exist before,” Holland said. “They are a tough team all the way through, and there are other teams like them.” As Holland continues to build his system and recruit kids that fit his system, keep an eye out for Enid wrestling in the future.

“The most exciting moment would be our first dual win against Bartlesville in the Owasso tournament,” Holland said. “That gave our guys a lot of confidence for the rest of the season.”

Once the postseason rolls around, Holland plans to focus on freestyle and Greco style wrestling. Holland wants to make sure that his guys sure up their technique in these two areas. It is important to Holland, and the advancement of his program, that his guys gain some experience with these two wrestling styles. Having a roster that lacks depth and experience can be challenging by itself, but the fact that Enid wrestles in Class 6A makes their situation much more challenging. There is a plethora of top-tier talent in 6A. “Having to face teams such as Broken Arrow, who is No. 1 in the

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Enid Athlete of the Month Haven Bay - Enid Basketball Senior Guard

Senior Haven Bay is the Enid Athlete of the Month. Bay is a basketball player at Enid, and she is a four-year starter for the Pacers. This season, she has been impacting the game in all facets. She is averaging 15.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.3 assists. In a December game against Putnam City, Bay scored a career-high 29 points. She set her career high for 3-pointers made in that game as well, making seven of them. She also suits up for Enidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball team, and has played softball all four years of her high school career. As the basketball season approaches the playoffs, and as softball season rolls around, keep an eye out for Bay. Her accomplishments have earned her the title of Enid Athlete of the Month.

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Senior Megan Galusha is a leader, dynamic playmaker and game changer for the Chisholm Longhorns. Her role has evolved over the past three seasons. Her sophomore season she averaged 12 points per game, and her junior season she posted 16 points per game. Now, with other girls stepping up, the pressure to be the primary scoring option has been relieved. She has been focusing on finding her open teammates. As a senior, Galusha is averaging 10 points, three rebounds and four steals per game. She has been the ultimate team player for coach Terry Middleton. “She makes us go all out for the entire game,” Middleton said. “We have used her all over the floor.” For her dedication to being a team player and leader, Megan Galusha is the Chisholm Athlete of the Month.

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Character Counts Athlete of the Month We salute the student-athletes who make us proud on and off the field

Avery Player - Enid High School Enid sophomore Avery Player competes on the Pacers tennis team in the spring and also is a member of the pom squad throughout the year. Outside of school Player continues her athletic endevoers by participating in competitive dance at Hype Dance Productions.

But athletics isn’t the only area in which Player excels. In the classroom Player carries a 4.0 grade point average. The sophomore is also the Platinum E secretary, a student council representative and the sophomore class president. Most importantly Player is described as a “great person that is loved and respected by all of her teammates,” by her tennis coach Carl Gaebler. For her efforts to be a leader in everything she does Avery Player is the Enid Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

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Dana and Kiersten Brakhage talk swimming and OBA.

Oklahoma Bible Academy has an interesting situation surrounding its swim team: there is only one swimmer on the roster. Kiersten Brakhage is the lone swimmer for OBA, and her mom, Dana Brakhage, is her coach. VYPE caught up with Kiersten and Dana to discuss their situation. VYPE: How long have you been coaching at OBA?

D. Brakhage: The team has operated with more of a sponsor than a coach. The athletes have had to work out on their own or with the local YMCA team to prepare for the meets. I have acted as the sponsor this year and the past year since my daughter is swimming. Last year two girls swam and this year it is only my daughter.

D. Brakhage: Kiersten is involved in band along with her swimming. She had honor band rehearsal the same day as a swim meet. She returned from an all day rehearsal and walked in to the swim meet as they were calling her first event to the blocks. I asked if they could give her two minutes to change and get to the blocks, and they willingly did. I met her at the locker room door to tell her they were waiting on her to get to the blocks to swim a 500. She went directly to the blocks with no warm up and swam the 500. She took off ten seconds from her fastest time this season. This was a great motivator for her. I do not recommend she do this often, but it was exciting to see her swim her fastest time of the season.

VYPE: How do you stay focused and motivated, despite being a onewoman roster?

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K. Brakhage: It’s hard to stay focused and motivated. I swim at meets with Enid High and know quite a few of them, so they become my teammates.

VYPE: How do other swimmers/teams react when they find out you are the only swimmer from OBA?

K. Brakhage: Most teams don’t realize VYPE: What is the biggest challenge I’m a one-person your team faces? team, but the few that do are usually D. Brakhage: The biggest challenge she faces is staying motivated without small teams as well. I don’t think team members. She really enjoys teams treat me any swimming on relays, but that is not different than they an option. Her YMCA team provides would if I had more her with challenging workouts and people on my team she enjoys being with those team because when we members. get up on the blocks VYPE: What has been the most its just you and the exciting moment so far this season? swimmers next to VYPEOK.COM

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you. Whether you have a big team or not doesn’t matter at that moment. VYPE: What type of influence has your mom had on your swimming career?

K. Brakhage: My mom has been taking me to meets and cheering for me since I started swimming. She is probably my biggest fan. I have learned from her that even when my times are not where I want them to be, I need to work harder and the results will come if I put my mind to it. VYPE: What are your plans after high school?

K. Brakhage: I plan to go to college most likely in Oklahoma. I hope to swim or row through college and maybe get a degree in a culinary related field.

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Teacher of the Month Cheryl Cooksey – Autry Tech Graphic arts instructor Cheryl Cooksey is the Enid Area Teacher of the Month. Cooksey has been working as the graphic arts instructor at Autry Tech for 22 years. Prior to becoming an instructor, she served on an advisory committee for the graphic arts program at Autry Tech for a number of years. Cooksey has made a tremendous impact on the students who have come through the graphic arts program at Autry Tech. She has won numerous awards, including National Advisor of the Year from SkillsUSA. “I can’t believe that I get paid to share my passion with aspiring graphic designers, web designers, photographers, press operators and more,” Cooksey said. “It has been so rewarding to watch the students who have passed through my class over the last two decades grow into professionals in this field. I have graduates scattered all over the world enjoying lucrative and gratifying careers”

Cooksey graduated as the salutatorian of her class from Chisholm High School in 1976. From there, she went to Phillips University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary

education. Her passion for teaching started when she was a young girl.

“I was the oldest of three daughters,” Cooksey said. “I was about six years old when I first coerced my younger siblings to let me be their teacher. By the time I was 10, I was teaching class to all the children in my suburban neighborhood. It seemed only natural that I pursue a degree in education after I graduated.”

Cooksey began working in a local print shop the summer before she headed off to college. During that time, she became fascinated with all aspects of the print and graphics industry. Once she finished college, she wanted to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher, but was appalled when she discovered how little her salary would be. So, she decided to continue working in the print business and eventually found her way to Autry Tech.

“ I continued with that company for eight years before assuming the position as manager at Printing Creations where I was working when I joined the staff at Autry Technology Center,” Cooksey said. “It’s funny how things eventually came together.” Cooksey’s passion for teaching and her students, along with her long list accomplishments, has earned her the honor of Teacher of the Month.

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Kaylynn Marr - Chisholm Kaylynn Marr is a seventh grade cheerleader from Chisholm Middle School, but she’s also a member of the Generals and Lady Ops team at Spirit Express. In 2006 Marr stepped onto the tumble mat for the first time at Spirit Express. She had just finished kindergarten, but it was obvious she loved the tumbling and atmosphere at Spirit Express. “I’m in the seventh grade now, so I’ve cheered for seven years,” said Marr.

This also meant Chisholm Public Schools was going to have an excellent cheerleader for their middle school and in the future, the high school. Whether it’s football season or basketball season, Marr enjoys being out there and having fun. “I really like cheering during basketball season because I get to tumble more often and it’s fun to watch,” Marr said.

Her time at Spirit Express has been filled with training and competition, but for Marr the one thing that keeps her coming back is the coaches.

“I love the coaches at Spirit Express. Being a cheerleader has taught me self-confidence and that I am stronger as a team then an individual. Each person of my team is important in each and every way,” said Marr. “I have competed in three competitions this year. The first competition was at athletic championships and my team Lady Ops placed sixth place. My second competition was UCA where my team Lady Ops place third and the Generals took first place! My third competition was at Rockstar Championship and my team took first place.” Marr keeps herself busy outside of cheer as well. She plays volleyball, softball and track. She’s also involved in Central Students Ministry at Central Assembly of God and participated in fine arts human video this year with several of her youth friends. Marr offers this piece of advice for anyone considering joining Spirit Express, “Join! You meet a lot of great people you get to learn tumbling and cheer skills and how to push yourself to be the best you can be!

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Fairview FFA Members Win National Championship Participants attend a simulated news conference and use the information gathered to complete individual practicums in writing, electronic media, and design. Prior to the event, students compile a media plan related to innovative agricultural practices, management techniques, and marketing tools. Each team then creates a 15-minute presentation based on their proposal. Members also compete in an editing exercise and a general communications quiz.

Competing against teams from the entire nation, Niles placed third within the electronic media The Fairview FFA Agricultural Tucker finished as a Silver Finalist. practicum, Martens placed fifth in the Communications team won the The National FFA Agricultural writing practicum, and Tucker placed National FFA Career Development Communications CDE is a competitive 11th in the design practicum. Each Event at the 87th National FFA event that tests studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skills team member received a plaque and Convention last week. Team members in all areas if the agricultural $1,000 on stage at the National FFA include Ashley Tucker, Bethany Niles, communications field and evaluates Convention. and Maggie Martens. Niles placed 6th how well they can apply classroom overall, Martens was 12th overall, and knowledge to real-life situations.

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Dr. DiAnne Adams A sports medicine physician has significant specialized training in both the treatment and prevention of illness and injury. They are ideally suited to provide comprehensive medical care for athletes, sports teams or active individuals who are simply looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Sports medicine physicians specialize solely in non-surgical sports medicine and serve as team physicians at all levels.

A Sports Medicine Physician’s Training includes Board Certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Physical Medicine/ Rehabilitation. They have obtained one to two years of additional fellowship training in Sports Medicine and have passed a national Sports Medicine certification examination allowing them to hold a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. They also participate

Both are well trained in musculoskeletal medicine. Sports Medicine Physicians specialize in the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic surgeons are also trained in the operative treatment of these conditions. However, approximately 90% of all sports injuries are nonsurgical. The Sports Medicine Physician can maximize non-operative treatment, guide appropriate referrals to physical and occupational therapies, and if necessary, expedite referral to an orthopedic/sports surgeon. Common examples of musculoskeletal problems include: • Acute injuries (such as ankle sprains, muscle strains, knee & shoulder injuries, and fractures)

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Sports Medicine Physicians have received additional training in the non-musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine. Common examples of these include:

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Do Sports Medicine Physicians only treat competitive athletes?

No, Sports Medicine Physicians are ideally suited to provide comprehensive medical care for the non-athlete as well, and are excellent resources for the individual who wishes to become active or begin an exercise program. For the “weekend warrior” or “industrial athlete” who experiences an injury, the same expertise used for the competitive athlete can be applied to return the individual as quickly as possible to full function. DiAnne Adams, D.O., Sports Medicine For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 580-213-9799.

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teamwork. There are so many people you have to learn to work with; not only the people on your squad, but the people in the stands as well. You also have to be a role model. Younger age groups look up to you and pay close attention as to how you act and what decisions you make,” said Luskey.

As a student in the Health Careers Program, Luskey has gained insight into medical terminology and possible career paths offered in the medical field.

“I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, so as long as I maintain high grades and strong work ethic, I’m hoping to eventually become a pediatrician,” said Luskey. “I was surprised how hard the teachers work to make your goals achievable. I’m enrolled in trig and health careers, and both of my teachers make sure I’m satisfied with my grades. If not, they make an effort to help me better understand the material.” Luskey offers this advice to any student considering Autry Tech as their school of choice.

A cheerleader since the age of 12, Sydney Luskey started her junior year with high expectations athletically and academically. Cheer takes up a lot of time for Luskey, but she found a way to join the Student Council, Chisholm Community Outreach Team and the National Honor Society. Plus she

“Autry is a great option as long as you’re willing to work hard. The teachers are more than happy to help you achieve your goals, you just have to be committed to set and work towards them. Autry also works around sports, band, and other activities. As a cheer attends classes at Autry Tech in the captain, I’m still able to be DCA’d for Health Careers Program. every game, pep rally, etc that I need to Cheer plays an important role in her life attend and am not penalized for it.” and the lessons learned will be carried with her through high school and beyond. “The main focus in cheerleading is

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Kolby Slater - Alva Basketball On the basketball floor Kolby Slater is a player capable of scoring in bunches. Earlier this year in a game against Chisholm, Slater poured in 18 points, then just a few games later scored 17 against Weatherford. Overall Slater has scored in double digits five times this season helping Alva to a 15-3 record through 18 games of his senior season. Slater also pitches and plays second base for

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the Goldbugs baseball team but is also involved in FFA where he shows pigs. Slater is also a member of the Key Club and the National Honor Society. For his effort in athletics and also in his school and community Kolby Slater is the Alva Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

Trevor Johnson - Alva Basketball With Alva holding a 15-3 record through 18 contests and ranked No. 8 in Class 2A there is no shortage of players making headlines for the Goldbugs. Chief among those playmakers however is guard Tevor Johnson. So far this year Johnson is averaging 16.4 points per game and has scored 18 or more points in five of the team’s 14 contests. Johnson’s biggest game this year was a 35-point scoring outburst against Chisholm in which he powered the Goldbugs to a 93-70 win.

A consummate team player Johnson’s goals for this season don’t include individual acclaim. “My goal is to be seen as a leader and positive role model on my team and to help my team achieve as much success as possible while playing at my personal best,” Johnson said. “That being said my overall goal is to hold up the gold ball alongside my teammates at the end of the season.” For his efforts on the court Trevor Johnson is the Alva Athlete of the Month.

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NOC students fight alongside student with cancer

Little girls in the store ask their mommies why she doesn’t have any hair. She smiles, because she knows it’s an opportunity to share her story and strength.

The Enid Jet’s women’s head coach Scott Morris had the most votes to get a pie in the face from Addi herself during halftime of the men’s game.

On a cold February day, Addi felt a lump on her neck. After getting antibiotics from an urgent care facility and the lump not decreasing in size, Addi and her family went to their family physicians who ordered further testing. The result, Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Addi and her mom have a site called Caringbridge, which allows followers to get updates on Addi and keep in touch with her.

Cancer. It’s a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but Northern Oklahoma College freshman Addi Shamburg is fighting it with style and a big smile on her face.

“I am a lot stronger than I thought I was,” Addi Shamburg said. “It’s amazing what we can make ourselves do if we know we have to.”

Hodgkin’s lymphoma, formerly known as Hodgkin’s disease, is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. In Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may spread beyond the lymphatic system. As Hodgkin’s lymphoma progresses, it compromises the body’s ability to fight infection. In spite of this diagnosis, Addi has found strength through her faith and campus family.

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks and Jets basketball teams held an awareness and support bedlam game for Addi and her family. Addi’s dad, Greg Shamburg, is the head coach of the men’s basketball team in Enid. Fans donned purple T-shirts with the word ADDItude in support of her cancer fight. More than $6,000 has been raised to help pay for Addi’s medical expenses.

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“I’m most proud of Addi because of her passion for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Greg Shamburg said. “She has never wavered in this through all the chemo, blood work and setbacks. She is a game changer. Her big smile still shows.” “I’m scared, but I trust God,” Addi Shamburg said. “I don’t want to go through treatment, but I trust God. Wherever this journey takes me, I trust God.”

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Boomers Continue to Build Tradition Woodward wrestling team hoping to build upon last season’s success

coach I put such a huge emphasis on going to state and we had four Last season the Woodward Boomers wrestling team qualified four wrestlers kids qualify, which was a for the Class 4A state wrestling school record but tournament. The good news was that then I think the having four wrestlers qualify for state kids let up when was a program record under then they got there first-year head coach Cory DeLong. because they The bad news was that those four felt like they had wrestlers finished a combined 1-8 achieved and met at the state tournament leaving the Boomers with no representation on the my expectations. This year the podium. DeLong took the brunt of the expectation has responsibility for not having anyone changed a little bit and instead of the place at state and said in order to fix focus just being on qualifying for state that he changed his expectations this now we are placing it on making a year. podium appearance,” DeLong said. “Last year being my first year as head

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Leading the way for the Boomers this year are DeLong’s two sons Trevyn and Shane. Trevyn, who is a senior, qualified for state last year at 138 pounds and is once again competing in that division again this year. Shane meanwhile is only

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a sophomore and competing at 132 pounds. The DeLong brothers task of leading a team with just two seniors on it may seem a bit daunting but both had the benefit of being in the room with three senior qualifiers last year lending them both plenty of experience.

his team is actually ahead of where he expected them to be this year.

“I think we are ahead of where I thought we would be at this point. We have several sophomores on the team this year and some juniors that are stepping into new roles so we are a really young team,” DeLong said. Other key wrestlers for the Boomers “I think we have a chance to qualify this season have been Preston Estep, several guys and have those guys do Tyler Tuck, Michael Foster and Chris well and win some matches at state. Washington. Overall this season the Boomers haven’t I was a little discouraged at the start of the season but now I really like our fared well in duals but despite being chances.” 0-3 so far this year coach DeLong said

With regionals and state quickly approaching the Boomers aren’t letting up in training either as coach DeLong pushes his group toward new heights.

“We are still doing a lot of running and lifting, plus working hard in the room. Down the stretch we will have some blended practices with a couple of other schools and I think all of that will really help us down the stretch. We aren’t going to let up too much,” DeLong said.

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Shayln Borth – Woodward High School

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Woodward sophomore cheerleader Shayln Borth is described by Woodward cheer coach Kala Mead as “one of the most dedicated student athletes I have had the privilege of knowing.” Along with being a two-year member of the Woodward cheer squad Borth is also involved in the Woodward band and is a section leader during marching season. The sophomore is also involved in FFA and shows sheep and cattle along with competing in speech competitions with

her chapter. Next year Borth hopes to expand her role with both FFA and cheer by applying to be an FFA chapter officer and a captain of the cheer team. Her goals don’t stop there however because after high school she would like to become a state FFA officer and become a cheerleader at the college level. For her efforts to excel in everything she does Shayln Borth is the Woodward Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

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Shane DeLong - Wreslting On the wrestling mat Woodward sophomore Shane DeLong is one of the leaders of the Boomer wrestling program competing at 132 pounds. The wrestling room isn’t the only place DeLong is a leader though. Carrying a 3.8 grade point average, Shane is already taking some AP classes including Pre-AP English II. Shane’s favorite class however is World History because he

likes “learning where he comes from.” After high school DeLong said he wants to put his academic skills to good use and major in Education and then later become a teacher and a wrestling coach. For his work ethic both on the mat and in the classroom Shane DeLong is the Woodward Academic Athlete of the Month.

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Jaycie Routon – Woodward High School Woodward High School junior Jaycie Routon is a varsity soccer player and team manager for the cross country team. The forward, center midfielder has played soccer for 11 years and competitive soccer for 10. Routon currently plays for the South Lakes Cosmos 97 in Moore, Oklahoma. Aside from sports, Routon is involved in several activities including the Woodward Church of Christ where she’s an active member and a member of the Student Leadership Program at High Plains Technical College where she’s enrolled in the Marketing Program.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with others and marketing is teaching me valuable skills in communication, presentation, motivation and confidence,” said Routon. “Regardless of what career I choose marketing will always be a major part of my overall education. This class

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gives me an idea of what college classes are going to be like.” College is in her future, but deciding on what direction to take is something she is waiting to figure out. “I am undecided on a college major at this time. I wanted to get into the marketing program to help prepare myself for college and to help me decide what I want to do and where I want to go.” Playing soccer in college is part of the plan and with a few visits scheduled for this spring, it’s likely that Routon will find her way to the field at the next level. Routon has enjoyed her experience at High Plains Tech and offers this advice for anyone considering enrolling this spring or summer, “I highly recommend HPTC. It is an opportunity that should not be overlooked. I was surprised with how many classes are offered and the many different career paths available.”

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Woodward star and VYPE Top 100 player Hillary Hurst gives readers a glimpse into her life as an athlete for the Lady Boomers. VYPE: How old were you when you started playing basketball? Hurst: I’ve had a ball in my hands ever since I can remember.

VYPE: Every player has a routine at the free-throw line. What’s yours? Hurst: Two dribbles then shoot. I don’t have to think about it and it’s become second nature.

VYPE: Who is your favorite pro or college player? Hurst: Kevin Durant for sure. He’s the real MVP. VYPE: If you could see any band or musician live who would you go see?

Hurst: Lecrae. He’s a Christian rapper

and I listen to his songs before every game. VYPE: Tell us one thing about Woodward that most people don’t know.

Hurst: Woodward was ranked second in the America’s Friendliest Town poll. VYPE: What is the best thing about being a Woodward Boomer?

Hurst: The best thing about being a Woodward Boomer is the community. I’ve never been anywhere else and seen or felt the kind of support that our fans give us on and off the court. They travel really well and always provide an awesome atmosphere.

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Elks, Lady Elks working toward postseason goals. off so smoothly for Burlington though, the Lady Elks began the season 3-2 with tough losses to Lomega and Kremlin-Hillsdale by a combined six points. Following that start however the Lady Elks ran off 12-straight wins including a big win over Kremlin-Hillsdale.

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improved players and Sadie is the rock of our defense. She plays the middle of our zone and is a great communicator leading our defense,” Burlington head coach Kirsten Pruett said. Boys Basketball

The Elks started the year strong winning four of their first five games Leading the Lady Elks this year but have since been on a bit of a offensively have been junior Sarah rollercoaster type of stretch going 5-7 Garvie and sophomore Kelsi Smith. over their last 12 games. One particular Through the team’s first 17 games strong stretch for the Elks this year Garvie averaged 23.3 points per came in the Cherokee Tournament game while Smith has chipped where they finished in second place in an average of 14.5 points per behind host team Cherokee. game. Through 17 games this year the Elks Other key contributors for the have averaged 50.1 points per game Lady Elks this year have been point showing a strong ability to score the guard Allyson Stewart and center Sadie ball. In the team’s wins this year the Vore. Elks have upped that average to 56.1 points per game. “Allison is probably one of our most

Madison York paved the way for multiple sport athletes in and out of athletics. And she’s not done yet. of her life. Then her father, coach stepped in with a suggestion.

“I told her someone with her athletic ability and positive attitude should give everything she has to offer to her school. I wanted her to have fun and enjoy all that high school has to offer and that we would worry about college when it gets here,” Trent York said.

When Madison York was a freshman at Kingfisher High School, her parents (Trent and Terri York), encouraged her to make the most of the next four years. With a father as the swim coach the obvious choice for Madison was to swim. It was a passion of hers and she knew swimming in high school was going to be one of the best experiences

Coach York knew that could mean giving up a chance to win some state titles in swimming, but for her, the experience would be worth it. Madison decided to take the advice and join as many sports and clubs as she wanted. Her freshman and sophomore years she participated in cheer, basketball, swimming and track. Her clubs included FCA, Student Council, Leadership and Saint Peter & Paul Youth Group. During her junior and senior years she added tennis, Native American Club, Girls State Delegate, Homecoming Decorations Chair and Student Council Vice President. “Her mother and I want to thank everyone at the high school. The coaches shared her during swimming and basketball and

in the spring with tennis and track. The support she has received from her teachers and administration in all her activities is incredible,” said coach York.

That hard work has paid off. Madison has signed to swim and cheer at St. Gregory’s in Shawnee, OK. “I feel so incredibly blessed too been able to participate in such of variety of sports. It has helped me with my leadership and created so many great memories for me,” said Madison. Cheer – All-State Honorable Mention

Basketball – Two-year starter, Homecoming Candidate Swimming – Four 2nd place, two 3rd place, two 4th place, three 5th place State Meet finishes. Little All-City and All-VYPE three years in a row.

Track – School record in the 4X200 relay, SQ in 400M, 800M, 4X100 relay, 4X200 relay, Regional champ in the 800M, 4X100 relay and 4X200 relay.

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Yellowjacket seniors Trey Borelli, Brennon French and Tanner Rutledge give VYPE a sneak preview of what’s in store this year .

big game when we play them. And them being the defending state champions in all, it makes the game even better. We’d love to put a W in the win column when we play them this year.

VYPE: What can we expect from Kingfisher baseball this year?

VYPE: Who is the fastest guy on the team? Who is the best hitter? Who is the funniest guy in the dugout?

Rutledge: You can expect a team that is focused and willing to do what it takes to win. We have a lot of experience and talent returning this year and we look to make a run for the state tournament. French: This year we all expect to play at a higher level of intensity than last year and we plan and making to state this year and doing big things in 4A baseball.

Borelli: We have high hopes for this year. We only had two guys graduate this last year. We’ve got a lot of older guys who know and what to expect this season. If we don’t make the state tournament this season it’ll be a bust for sure. VYPE: What team do you look forward to playing the most and why? Rutledge: Personally, I look forward to

Trey Borelli playing Tuttle. Last year we played into extra innings but couldn’t come out on top. I think the rest of the guys on the team want a shot at the defending state champs also. French: I look forward to playing Tuttle the most this year. Because they are defending state champs and we played them pretty close last year going into extra innings but they finally pulled away at the end to win. Borelli: Tuttle hands down. It’s always a

Rutledge: The fastest guy on the team would have to be Jake Snider. The best hitter on the team is tough to say because we have several guys that can swing it, but Nick Smith would have be our power guy. The funniest guy in the dugout is Trey Woods, no doubt. French: I’d say the fastest guy on the team is Nick Smith. He is also I think the best hitter we have on the team as well. Tanner Rutledge would have to be my choice for the funniest guy in the dugout. Borelli: Nick Smith is the fastest dude on the team. Tanner Rutledge is our best hitter. And Sam Walter is the funniest guy in the dugout.

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