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8 | NWOK All-VYPE The end of football season marks the beginning of awards season. Check out this list of football players that had impressive campaigns this year.

16 | Railroader Basketball The Waynoka boy’s and girl’s basketball teams are looking to make some noise in Class B this season.

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26 | Alva Basketball Head coach Paul Duncan has a senior led team with the talent to make a push for the state tournament in 2017.

35 | Woodward Wrestling Not many schools in NWOK wrestle, but Woodward is churning out some serious talent with hopes of landing a state placer this year.

VYPENWOK.COM POLL RESULTS

Fan Favorite Top 100 Basketball Player Polls

FEMALE Alex Marshall - Arapaho-Butler – 32,156 votes Naomi Rodriguez – Hooker – 24,414 votes Claire Gauer – Watonga – 11,959 votes Olivia Armstrong – Guymon – 9,699 votes Taylor Stoll – Arnett – 6,557 votes Mariah Blythe - Pond Creek-Hunter – 5,528 votes Tanara Combs - Fairview – 4,201 votes Elisabeth Burks - Cheyenne-Reydon – 3,672 votes Kelsi Smith - Burlington – 2,676 votes McKenzie Young – Shattuck – 1,891 votes Katelyn Heskett - Crescent – 1,699 votes Rebecca Wasson - Kremlin-Hillsdale – 1,638 votes Casey Edwards - Aline-Cleo – 1,205 votes Izzy Plunkett - Enid – 1,025 votes Katlynn Galemore - Freedom – 1,016 votes MALE Jake Hanson - Sharon-Mutual – 24,920 votes Hayden Colwell – Alva – 23,272 votes Tanner Heiden – Crescent – 8,870 votes Brooks Hadwiger – Alva – 8,050 votes Caleb Roberts – Cherokee – 6,126 votes Landon Weber – Beaver – 3,162 votes Hugo Hinouos – Guymon – 1,459 votes Kristopher Fargo – Freedom – 1,317 votes Hutton Parsons – Hooker – 1,137 votes Jared Hart – Hydro-Eakly – 992 votes

massive win over Blackwell where he accounted for 348 all-purpose yards and 5 touchdowns. – 2,843 votes Carlos Vallejo: Chisholm – 3rd at state cross country. Won regional meet. 5th at Chisholm meet. – 24 votes

Dylan “Buzz” Emery: Crescent – Continues to run for big yards. Has just under 1,000 yards on the ground this year and has led Crescent to a 2-2 record in October including a big game against Yale where he had 140 yards and 1 TD on 11 carries. – 11 votes

In Case You Missed It… VYPE Radio will be making its return in a big way in 2017. VYPE editors Brad Heath and Cal Ross will be returning to the airwaves, along with special guests throughout the year. Be sure to look for new episodes each week. Episodes can be found on VYPE’s Facebook page @VYPEOklahoma or Twitter page @VYPEOK. VYPE Radio also has a Facebook page of its own, and episodes can be located there as well. The podcast can be found on Spreaker or downloaded from iTunes.

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October Northwest Athlete of the Month (Winner) Dillon Joyce: Hennessey – Ran for

999 yards and 12 TD on 116 carries in 4 games in October. Led his team to a 3-1 record in those games. – 6,107 votes Trevor Buckner: Kingfisher – Led Kingfisher to a 3-0 record in October including a JANUARY 2017

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NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA TOP 100 VYPE TOP 100 presented by Shelter Insurance includes 7 of Oklahoma’s best players from the Northwest Oklahoma area and will compete to earn the title Shelter Insurance Mr. and Miss Basketball Oklahoma. Follow them @VYPEOK on twitter and keep up with their season at #VYPETop100 Hunter Lovell Waukomis Sr. 6-0 Guard @hrlovell_ Did you know: Lovell participates in the FCA, STUCO and NHS while carrying a 4.0 GPA. College: He is being recruited by SWOSU, Bethel, McPherson, OKWU, NOC and others. Quote: “We are a younger group, but ready to play.”

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Trena Mims-Muskogee Lady Roughers Jimell Tate-Okmulgee Bulldogs Ki E’ssence Shields-Preston Lady Pirates Erin Gray-Eufaula Lady Ironheads Darius Riggs-Okay Mustangs Cenia Hayes-Sequoyah Lady Indians Koby Love-Preston Pirates Zoe Shieldnight-Fort Gibson Lady Tigers Grayson Nix-Red Oak Eagles Michaela Richbourg-Broken Bow Lady Savages Taylor Cox-Durant Lions Madison Factor-Sasakwa Lady Vikings Jacie Engler-Wright City Lady Jax Robert Briley-Wright City Lumberjacks Neely Noel-Rattan Lady Rams Aspen Williston-Broken Bow Lady Savages Kenzie Ezekiel-Wilburton Lady Diggers Trae McGinnis-Vanoss Wolves 6

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Ben Pruitt-Ada Cougars Cade Harelson-Davenport Bulldogs Tanner Hunt-Depew Hornets Ericka Stevenson-Perkins-Tryon Lady Demons Trey Lazenby-Glencoe Panthers Chelsea Lazenby-Glencoe Lady Panthers Mya Bhinhar-Owasso Lady Rams Elijah Landrum-Central Braves Kara Speer-Metro Christian Lady Patriots Caleb Nero-Memorial Chargers Ja’Mee Asberry-East Central Lady Cardinals Ethan Chargois-Union Redskins Gabby Gregory-Holland Hall Lady Dutch RJ Fuqua II-Booker T. Washington Hornets Burke Putnam-East Central Cardinals David Ward-Webster Warriors Melanie Williams-Green Country Defenders Adrian Rodriguez-Union Redskins Mykayla Dumas-East Central Lady Cardinals

Kinsey Neiderer Okarche Lady Warriors @_kneid Did you know: Neiderer was named All-Conference, CTB Sports All-Star and Class A Super 5. College: She is being recruited by Northwestern and Southern Nazarene. Quote: “If I could be one person for a day I would be Cherie Myers because she is the boss lady.” Cole Jones Pond Creek-Hunter Panthers Jr. 5-10 Point Guard @crisscrosscole2 Did you know: Jones was the VYPE Magazine NWOK Player of the Year. College: Jones is undecided on where he would like to attend college. Quote: “Look for this team to make state this year. The Big House is our favorite place to play.”

CJ Thompson-Holland Hall Dutch Lauren Ramey-Kiefer Lady Trojans Jayson Bereal Jr.-Booker T. Washington Hornets Stefone Richardson-Edison Eagles Terryn Milton-Owasso Lady Rams Keenan Balance-Sapulpa Chieftains Angel Williams-Edison Lady Eagles Keni Jo Lippe-Adair Lady Warriors Brewster Peacock-Verdigris Cardinals Jena Williams-Bartlesville Lady Bruins Tylor Arnold-Pryor Tigers Lauren Chancellor-Claremore Lady Zebras Jordan Benson-Oklahoma Union Lady Cougars Kyanne Beene-Chelsea Lady Dragons Keara Battenfield-Verdigris Lady Cardinals Jace Pratt-Sperry Pirates Champ Bridges-Chouteau-Mazie Wildcats Courtney Morgan-Fort Cobb-Broxton Lady

Presley Payahsape Cashion Lady Wildcats Jr. 5-10 Power Forward @payahsape_10 Did you know: Presley wants to become a doctor and she wants to play football. College: Currently being recruited by Northeastern State and West Texas. Quote: “I’m tall and long. I can play anywhere on the court.” Destiny Alston Forgan Lady Bulldogs Jr. 6-0 F/PG/SF @brownsuga Did you know: Alston is a member of STUCO and National Honor Society while carrying a 3.86 GPA. College: Alston is being recruited by OSU, Baylor, Stanford, Tabor and Washington State. Quote: “We are striving for a gold ball!” Mustangs Misty Dossey-Comanche Lady Indians Wesley McClendon-Comanche Indians Cameron Hines-Fort Cobb-Broxton Mustangs Greyden Steinmetz-Fort Cobb-Broxton Mustangs Ana Llanusa-Choctaw Lady Yellowjackets Brady Manek-Harrah Panthers Taylor Roberts-Classen SAS Lady Comets Omar Boone Jr.-Casady Cyclones Katie Mayo-Newcastle Racers Trey’Von Hopkins-Carl Albert Titans Sydney Manning-Deer Creek Lady Antlers Carlos Coppage II-Edmond North Huskies Clare Chastain-Dale Lady Pirates Marvin Johnson-Edmond North Huskies Jo’Nah Johnson-Edmond Santa Fe Lady Wolves Adokiye Iyaye-Putnam City North Panthers Jessi Murcer-Westmoore Lady Jaguars

Mason Harrell-Carl Albert Titans George Price-Putnam City West Patriots Hailey Sylvester-Newcastle Lady Racers Coryon Mason-Douglass Trojans Sayvon Milton-Heritage Hall Chargers Brooklyn James-Dibble Lady Demons Marlik Depp-Edmond Memorial Bulldogs Mason Webb-Bishop McGuinness Irish Callen Haydon-El Reno Indians Shala Robinson-Moore Lady Lions Keyshawn Embry-Midwest City Bombers Abbie Winchester-Heritage Hall Lady Chargers

Bailey Vogt Okarche Lady Warriors Sr. 5-6 Guard @baileyannv Did you know: Bailey is a two-time VYPE Top 100 selectee. She loves spending time with friends and family and she plays guitar. College: Keeping her options open, Vogt has an interest in speech pathology. Quote: “Expect Okarche to be in the hunt for the gold ball this season.”

McKenzi Lamer Lomega Lady Warriors Jr. 5-8 Shooting Guard @Kenzi_lamer Did you know: Lamer has multiple MVP honors as well as being named to the All-State team last season. College: She is undecided on where she would like to go in 2018. Quote: “Our team is fast and everyone can shoot!”

Cameron Martin-Yukon Millers Jalen Redmond-Midwest City Bombers Katelyn Levings-Edmond Memorial Lady Bulldogs Presley Payahsape-Cashion Lady Wildcats Bailey Vogt-Okarche Lady Warriors Destiny Alston-Forgan Lady Bulldogs Cole Jones-Pond Creek-Hunter Panthers McKenzi Lamer-Lomega Lady Warriors Hunter Lovell-Waukomis Kinsey Neiderer-Okarche Lady Warriors

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ALL-VYPE NWOK Football Softball Offense QB Trevor Buckner - Kingfisher QB Cristian Gomez – Garber QB Trey Allen - Laverne RB Jasetin Nelson – Seiling RB Will Phillips - Enid RB Dylan Emery – Crescent RB Connor Pasby - Chisholm WR Kendell Johnson – Geary WR Blake Rayner – PC-Hunter WR Nick Berlingeri-Fairview WR Haydon Colwell – Alva WR Sam Walter, - Kingfisher TE Logan Long – Woodward TE Brandt Franks - Kingfisher TE Case Cochran – Cashion OL Brooks Leu – Hennessey OL Chris Washington - Woodward OL Tracy Smalley – Kingfisher OL Isaac Waltman - Kingfisher OL Austin Whitehead – Enid OL Trevor Allison – Alva OL Hunter Westfahl-Okeene OL Braden Kester – Thomas

Defense DL Jalen Pierce – Watonga DL Garrett Harris – Mooreland DL Garrett Hodgden - Fairview DL Braden French – Kingfisher DL Ethan Harzman – Alva LB Dakota Copenhaver – Mooreland LB Derek Halcomb – PC-Hunter LB Trenton Musa – Enid LB Jake Bay - Shattuck LB Tommy French - Fairview LB Dawson Taylor – Woodward

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LB Jacob Musil – Crescent DB Hunter Person – Laverne DB Dason Townsend - Kingfisher DB Connor Pasby – Chisholm DB Chris Faw Faw – Pioneer DB Alek Winter – Okeene DB Austin Shklar – Alva

Athletes/Specialists ATH Mason McKee - Chisholm ATH/P Jack Lafferty – Watonga ATH Zac Davis – Pond Creek-Hunter ATH Kade Dillard – Fairview ATH Matt Harmon – Cashion K Efren Castaneda – Hooker K Jorge Crespo - Woodward K/P Paul Backsen-Okeene

Honorable Mention QB Jacob Santos-Guymon, QB Luke Vanderwork, Woodward, QB Todd SanderSeiling, QB Gatlin Goodson-Shattuck ,RB Jesus Fraire-Woodward, RB Drew Nault - Okeene, RB John Bay - Shattuck, RB Nick Berlingeri-Fairview, WR Colton Troxell-Enid OL John Carroll-Enid, OL Tyler DeMossOkeene, OL Matt Heinrichs-Fairview, OL Jacob Steckbeck-Oklahoma Bible, OL Daniel Gutierrez-Woodward, OL Hunter ArcherCashion, DL Logan Hise, Chisholm, DT Shane DeLong-Woodward, DT Victor SigalaGuymon, DE Blaine Hauser-Kingfisher, DE Brock Anderson-Enid, LB Kros Bay-Enid, LB Brock Elmore-Chisholm LB Drew NaultOkeene, MLB Chase Jones-Alva, LB Lane Fanning-Laverne, DB Tripp Creed-Laverne, DB Jake Lamle-Waukomis, DB Danny Portwood-Crescent, ATH Jase AdkissonRingwood, K Jonathan Reza-Watonga

Sarah Kraft – Hooker Karlee Seelke – Ringwood Jordan Allen – Hammon Alisa Friesen – Arnett Bailey White – PC-Hunter Lexi Booth – Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jordan Pritchard – Hooker Chassidy Ray – Leedey Rylee Detrick – Ringwood Molly Landers – Arnett Stefanie Meuer – Mooreland Hannah Carson – Kremlin-Hillsdale Tristian Williams – Boise City Kamryn Randolph – Ringwood Taylor Stoll – Arnett Kaitlin Phillips – Mooreland Amy Segovia – Boise City Jordan Cox – Okarche Kyra Hussey – Hooker Dru Bryant – Timberlake Taylor Thompson – Kingfisher Taber Beer – Hammon Haley Castle – Leedey Jordan Harris – Kremlin-Hillsdale Rylie Schneider – Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Kamber LeForce – Timberlake Bailey Vogt – Okarche

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Northwest OK Football Player of the Year Poll Jack Lafferty Northwest OK featured talented players on the gridiron across multiple classes in 2016. VYPE put together a list of the best players from this region, allowing the fans to decide who was the NWOK Player of the Year. More than 53,000 fans logged on to vote for their favorite player, and here are the results from the poll. WINNER - JACK LAFFERTY (RB/LB) - WATONGA: 135-239 passing, 2,013 yards, 22 TDs. 150 carries, 1,051 yards, 13 TDs. – 22,052 votes

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run it and pass it, accounting for more than 3,000 total yards and 35 touchdowns on the season. Lafferty led the Eagles to a 9-4 record this past season. The Eagles’ season ended in the second round of the Class A playoffs with a loss to eventual state runner-up Wynnewood. Lafferty’s efforts helped lead the Eagles to a 4-2 district record, which ended up being good for third place. It was a tremendous season for Watonga, and Lafferty proved he was deserving of the fans’ votes. OTHER NOMINEES - MASON MCKEE (WR/ DB) - CHISHOLM: 73 carries, 652 yds, 12 TD. 37 catches, 504 yds, 5 TD. 50 tackles 1 INT – 13,919 votes

TREVOR BUCKNER (QB) - KINGFISHER: 178237 passing, 2,321 yds, 26 TD. 139 carries, 882 yds, 6 TD – 10,653 votes

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DYLAN “BUZZ” EMORY (RB/LB) - CRESCENT: 156 carries, 1,126 yds, 13 TD, 86 tackles – 3,632 votes ROSS SHAWNEE (RB/LB) - GEARY: 117 carries, 1,446 yds, 22 TD. 24 catches, 391 yds, 3 TD. 61 tackles, 4 INT – 2,104 votes CONNOR PASBY (RB/CB) – CHISHOLM: 1,411 yards – 445 votes (write-in)

WILL PHILLIPS (RB/LB) - ENID: 197 carries, 1,108 yds, 7 TD. 15 catches, 149 yds, 2 TD. 42 tackles, 3 INT – 110 votes MASON SKRIMAGER (QB) - ENID: 100-159 passing, 828 yards, 7 TDs. – 38 votes

ALEX CARTER (RB) - SHARON-MUTUAL: 150 carries 1,794 yds, 30 TD – 22 votes

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CHISHOLM LONGHORNS BOYS Chris Houk 15-16 Record: 14-14 Outlook: A balanced attack on both ends of the floor is exactly what head coach Chris Houk is looking for this season. With two returning starters the team has the building blocks to become a dangerous squad this season. Senior forward Colton Wichert (6-4) returns for his last season of basketball and is looking to set the standard for others to follow. Guard and fellow senior Tyler Beaver (6-1) has the same goal. The pair should lead the team in scoring this season, while Wichert is one of the teams top rebounders. Sean Balenti (6-0, Sr.) and Beaux Biggers (510, Sr.) are two guards with excellent range and the ability to move with or without the ball. A pair of juniors will round out the top six

players on the team. Scott Grebe (5-10) and Tyrese Travis (5-10) both have the quickness to give opposing defenses fits and continue to develop and great outside shot. Junior JT White (5-10) could see significant time on the floor this season, while sophomores Braden Meek (5-10) and Alex Angleton (6-2) back up the guards. Noah Hann (6-2, So.) is an exciting young player with tremendous potential, while Gage Kuehn (5-10, So.) and TC Smith (5-10, So.) provide some much needed depth. Also look for freshman Presley Moore

ENID PLAINSMEN/PACERS BOYS Kyle Hilterbran 15-16 Record: 7-17 Outlook: Head coach Kyle Hilterbran returns two starters from last years lineup including Tyler Johnson (6-1, Sr.) a guard who averaged 12 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Center Austin Whitehead (6-5, Jr.) also returns to the starting lineup bringing 7.0 points and 10 rebounds to the court. “Austin Whitehead will be a force down low in the post and is capable of shooting the three,” Hilterbran said. Orion Tafoya (6-2, Sr.) has a lot of energy and can score from any spot on the floor. Tafoya averaged 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds last season. Will Phillips (6-1, So.) is the youngest player in the starting lineup, but he has the strength to play

forward giving the Plainsmen someone to crash the boards and help out in the paint. Jae Shaun Sears (5-10, Jr.) and Jerra Williams (5-9, Jr.) add speed and quickness on both ends of the floor. “We play in the best conference in the state but having see these teams last year and during the summer we feel as though if we shoot the ball well we can compete with anyone,” Hilterbran said. GIRLS Jennifer Bunch 15-16 Record: 9-15 Outlook: The Pacers have plenty of shooters on the floor this season, the challenge will be developing someone to play the post on a consistent basis. “We are going to be a very young team, but we

OK BIBLE ACADEMY TROJANS BOYS Alan Ford 15-16 Record: 9-14 Outlook: The Trojans are excited to see the return of guard Hunter Grimm (5-10, Sr.) to the court this season. Grimm averaged 11 points with 2.0 rebounds a game in 201516. Jud Minx (5-10, Jr.) is an exciting player with a high level of energy and joins Grimm in the backcourt. William Price (5-10, So.) could see an increase in production this year with more minutes on the floor. Josiah Frisbee (6-3, Sr.) and Jared Spencer (6-1, Sr.) are two experienced forwards head coach Alan Ford will lean on this year. Also

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look for Montell Meyer (6-5, Jr.) at center and Owen Runco (6-3, Jr.) at forward. “We are looking forward to what this team can do. We had a great offseason and this team has a ton of potential. Our coaching staff has great expectations about how good this team can be,” coach Ford said. Trojans GIRLS Kelli Jennings 15-16 Record: 14-13 Outlook: The Lady Trojans only return one player from last years starting lineup, but the excitement level is high and the team

(5-10). The team has picked up big wins on the road this season at Newkirk and against Class 4A Locust Grove at Cleveland.

Class 6A are excited to see what the young ones can bring to the table. Our seniors have had three years in the program now so they know the system well,” coach Bunch said. Izzy Plunkett (5-7, Jr.) averaged 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest last year from her guard position. Plunkett will have help in the backcourt as Ashley Handing (5-8, So.) and Emily Angleton (5-8, Sr.) are both penciled in at guard. KaiAesha Shaver (5-5, Fr.) is young but have the talent to run the point. Jashae Willson (5-9, Sr.) brings experience and size to the court. Also look for Sarah Johnson (5-10, Sr.), Niesha Fuston (5-11, Fr.), Gabi Cotarelo (5-10, Fr.), Amanda Winkeljohn (5-9, Sr.), Becca Burks (5-9, So.), Johnetta Washington (5-9, Sr.) and Tia Jackson (5-9, Jr.).

Class 2A is ready to take the court. Elizabeth Price (5-10, Jr.) leads a talented group of girls from her post position. Taryn Roberts (5-2, Jr.) will run the point with Peyton Watkins (5-7, Jr.) at the other guard spot. The trio work well together and play hard on both ends of the floor. Brooke Boydstun (5-8, So.) and Sage Kroeker (5-7, Jr.) will shore up the forward spots. Also look for Isabel Giles (53, Jr.) at guard. “I read OU’s women’s basketball theme for this year, “Uncommon Effort.” I want that to be what people notice about our team. We have an effort, a passion that’s rare and uncommon,” coach Jennings said.

Coaches Speak Out THEY SAID IT…… We asked area coaches who to watch from their rosters, what to expect as the season moves forward and what stories they have developing in their programs. Here’s what we got…

NATHAN PEARSON – RINGWOOD BOYS BASKETBALL “We had a good 2015-16 season, only to have injuries derail our playoff run. We are hungry and driven to improve upon last season and make a deep run come playoff time.” Players to Watch – Ricky Lora (5-10, G, Sr.), Camden Patterson (6-10, C, Jr.), Osvaldo Lora (5-10, G, So.). GARRETT EATON – RINGWOOD GIRLS BASKETBALL “Took a big step as a program last season. We think we can build on that and be ready for a deep playoff run.”

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Players to Watch – Hannah Maples (6-1, C, Jr.), Rylee Detrick (5-5, SG, Jr.), Abigail Anderson (5-8, PG, Sr.).

Players to Watch – Cole Jones (6-0, PG, Jr.), Kade Tracy (6-2, SG, Sr.), Jevan Overton (6-4, P, Sr.).

Players to Watch – Destiny Alston (5-10, PG, Jr.), Courtney Eagan (5-11, P, Sr.), Indy Curl (5-6, G, Jr.).

Players to Watch – Calob Roberts (6-4, F, Sr.), Jarrett James (5-10, PG, Sr.), Zack Hall (6-8, P, Sr.).

BRETT TRIPPET – FORGAN GIRLS BASKETBALL “We play a tough schedule, which should prepare us well for the post season.”

BRADY PAGE – HENNESSEY BOYS BASKETBALL “We are hoping to make a run at the state tournament with five returning starters from last years 21-5 team. Hopefully our kids have learned and matured from last year!” Players to Watch – Carlos Rojo (5-8, PG, Jr.), Dalton Vinson (6-7, PF, Jr.), Matthew Smith (6-1, SG, Sr.).

LEAH BEER – HAMMON GIRLS BASKETBALL “This is a special group. I have all the pieces for a very special season. Tremendous talent as well as work ethic. Great recipe for success.” Player to Watch – Taber Beer (5-5, PG, Sr.), Kenedie Walker (5-5, G, So.), Haley Morris (5-10, P, So.).

DARIN JONES – POND CREEK-HUNTER BOYS BASKETBALL “The regular season is preparation for the playoffs.”

MATT GUFFY – CHEROKEE BOYS BASKETBALL “We have great attitudes. Kids know their role and are willing to do what they have to do to help the team win.”

SHANE FEELY – BURLINGTON BOYS BASKETBALL “I am proud of how far they have come in the weight room and in the gym. I expect to only show improvement throughout the season. We will have to work on some issues throughout the beginning of the season, but I think we will be formidable by the second semester.” Players to Watch – Tanner Rieger (5-9, G, Sr.), Jonathan Armbruster (6-3, F, Sr.), Deacon Burleson (5-8, PG, Jr.).

BRITTON GABRIELE – BOISE CITY BOYS BASKETBALL “Several players on this team were able to experience what it is like to play at state and it has everyone excited to get back to the Big House. We are trying to build off of that success and use that experience to take into the 2017 season.” Players to Watch – Samuel Alvarado (6-0, G, Jr.), Paulo Gutierrez (5-8, G. Sr.), Eric James (5-10, P, Jr.). JANUARY 2017

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VYPE editor Brad Heath, with a lot of help from coach Burch, caught up with senior Sarah Johnson and junior Izzy Plunkett to find out how they describe coach Jennifer Burch and her coaching style, why they love going on the road and what their plans are after high school.

VYPE: What do you love most about playing basketball for Enid High School? Plunkett: I love being able to be on the court with some of my closest friends.

Johnson: I love the relationships we develop on and off the court, no matter what grade we are in.

VYPE: Do you have a routine before every game? Maybe some sort of superstition you have to keep up with on gameday? Plunkett: I have many superstitions, but the two main ones are eating a chocolate bar and listening to music right before the game. Johnson: I always drink a blue Powerade before every game and wear the same socks.

VYPE: What do you love, if anything, about road games?

VYPE: Can each of you tell me what you feel your strengths are on the court and one area you continue to work to improve?

Plunkett: The thing I really like about away games are the bus rides because they give me time to concentrate and think about the game.

Plunkett: My strength on the court is being able to shoot outside. My weakness is probably defense because most teams we compete against are faster than I am, but I continue to remind myself to stay low and move my feet.

Johnson: I love the rest we are able to get in before the game and the time we are given to think about the game on the bus. VYPE: Who keeps the locker room relaxed, loose and laughing?

Plunkett: You can count on anybody to keep each other laughing and relaxed in the locker room. We all get along so well that there is never a dull moment from anybody, but at the same time we stay focused towards the game.

Johnson: I think we all keep each other relaxed and loose, but Cayti (Moeller) definitely keeps us laughing. VYPE: Give me one word to describe the coaching style of coach Burch?

Plunkett: Encouraging. She knows what we can and cannot do and coach Burch is always the first one to encourage us to keep shooting, keep hustling, or to keep doing whatever it is she needs us to do. Johnson: Dedicated. Coach Burch is dedicated to helping us improve and she never gives up on us, she continues to fight with us and pushes us to be our best.

Johnson: My strength is posting up and kicking the ball out to shooters. I continue to work to improve on going up strong.

VYPE: Do you play any other sports? Plunkett: Besides basketball, I play softball for my travel team in the spring and summer time, and then I play softball for Enid High in the fall. Johnson: I also played volleyball.

VYPE: What are your plans after high school? Plunkett: After high school I plan on continuing to play either softball or basketball in college, and later going to medical school in hopes to become a pediatrician. Johnson: I plan to attend the University of Central Oklahoma and get a degree in business and minor in kinesiology.

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Teacher of the Month Dennom Sullivan – Enid High School

“I would have say coach David Wright in high school and coach Roger Ward in college. Both of these coaches really pushed me to be a better ballplayer and a better person and really helped me to strive to be the best I could be on the field and off,” said Sullivan.

It was baseball that originally brought the Euless Trojan to Oklahoma and it was baseball that planted the seed of coaching and teaching into the mind of a young man trying to find his calling. But it was his wife that paved the way back to Enid. “I think being a baseball player growing up I felt that I wanted to coach whenever I was done playing. Through college I felt like being a college baseball player would give me a great opportunity afterwards to coach and teach and I believe that’s kind of when I really knew that’s what I want to do,” said Sullivan. “I met my future wife, Jennifer, in Enid when I was playing baseball at Phillips University. Once Jennifer and I graduated from West Texas A&M we returned back to Enid.”

Enid High School is known for many things, including having a great staff and administrators. Dennom Sullivan has taken a long road to arrive at Enid coming from Texas to Oklahoma and back to Texas to finally end up in Enid was a blessing for both Sullivan and Enid High School.

“I attended Trinity High School in Euless, Texas from there I received a baseball scholarship to Phillips University in Enid Oklahoma. After Phillips I went to Western Oklahoma State in Altus, OK and then finally I finished up my playing days and graduated from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas,” said Sullivan. But that long road taught him many lesson and gave him an opportunity to cross paths with many educators that would have an affect on his life and his future career decisions.

What to teach became the focus and Sullivan found a solution in earning a teaching certificate in both physical education and history. Finding a reward in teaching is easy for Sullivan and being a positive role model is something he takes very serious. “I think the most rewarding aspect of teaching is knowing that you’re making a difference in someone’s life. I feel like I have an opportunity to be a positive role model for someone that really needs that positive influence and I take great pride in that,” said Sullivan.

Had he not pursued at career in education Sullivan may have found work in something involving the outdoors. In his free time Sullivan shoots archery for Fred Bear Archery. But the students and parents of Enid High School are lucky baseball, his wife and his desire to teach and coach brought Dennom Sullivan to EHS.

Oakwood Mall Athlete of the Month Kiersten Brakhage Oklahoma Bible Academy Today’s athlete typically has multiple coaches, great facilities and training partners to lean on and learn from. Rare is the athlete that goes it alone.

That’s exactly what Oklahoma Bible Academy swimmer Kiersten Brakhage is doing as a senior and the only swimmer representing OBA. This has been the case for Brakhage her entire career. Through it all she’s remained focused, selfdisciplined and continues to work towards her goals. Brakhage has a unique swim schedule that allows her to not only compete for OBA, but she also competes at the Denny Price YMCA where she practices. Her high school schedule is limited to swimming in home events at Enid High School, but the YMCA team affords her the opportunity to participate in relay events. “It’s hard and sometimes frustrating being the

only swimmer for OBA. Over the years I have had to motivate myself to go to practice and work hard. It’s frustrating at swim meets because I don’t have anyone cheering for me, but I have been able to find other swimmers that are in the same situation. We stick together and cheer for one other even though we don’t go to the same school,” said Brakhage.

Balancing swimming, academics, leadership, mentoring and band is a normal task for Brakhage. She carries a 4.0 grade point average while taking AP courses and participates in band before school and honor band on the weekends. After swim practice she finds the time to tutor a middle school student in math and serves as a teacher’s aid to two math teachers. Brakhage also serves as a class officer of the senior class at OBA. All of this while remaining focused on being the best swimmer she can be and

representing OBA as their lone swimmer. “Balancing school, swimming, and other activities can be hard. I have learned to manage my time so that I complete my homework on time and practice everyday to be the best swimmer I can be,” said Brakhage.

For the last three seasons she has qualified for the state swim meet in the 500 free and made the B finals the last two years. She’s also qualified for the 200 free in the last two seasons. Spend some time around Brakhage and you quickly realize her drive and desire to improve every aspect of her life is not only inspiring, but a lesson to all. Regardless of the circumstance there is a way, you just have to want to find it.

For her commitment to OBA, her fellow students and her continued commitment to swimming, Kiersten Brakhage is the Oakwood Mall Athlete of the Month.

WAYNOKA RAILROADERS BOYS Gavin Beavers 15-16 Record: 19-8 Outlook: Like the girls squad, the boys have a first year head coach in Gavin Beavers. And like coach Gaskill, coach Beavers has experienced some growing pains early on. The boys have been no strangers to close games dropping two games by four points total in overtime, but they also beat Class A Drummon, 50-46 in OT. They’ve also picked up big wins over Aline-Cleo, Balko and Ft. Supply. “The team returns a young nucleus of talent with a new head coach,” said coach Beavers. Sophomore guard Kolten Childers (5-10) is the catalyst that gets things started for the Railroaders. A stud on the court and in the classroom, Childers carries a 4.0 GPA, while being the teams go-to players. Nick Castillo (6-2, So.) is a combo player at forward. The hybrid guard/ forward has the quickness to play on the edge, but the size to slide inside

Class B and battle for rebounds. Traben Redgate (5-11, So.) and Dylan McGuire (6-4, So.) add to the teams overall athleticism. Combined that with the talents of freshman Brady Blankenship (5-8) and you have the building blocks of something special. For those who were paying attention, the starting five for Waynoka are all underclassmen. As they continue to mature and come together as a team, the Railroaders could be a team to contend with very soon.

look for them to be our leaders,” said coach Gaskill. The three seniors include Lupita Vargas, Cassi Johnson and Kynadi Gaskill. Together they have kept a positive attitude and are working to make the most of the rest of the season. A pair a juniors are also working hard to keep everyone head up. Tatum Rose and Caitlin Chapman look to GIRLS finish the season strong and return Robbie Gaskill next year with a talented group of 15-16 Record: 10-17 underclassmen. Outlook: The Lady Railroaders Speaking of the underclassmen, opened the season with a new head coach in Robbie Gaskill and a renewed Waynoka has three sophomores outlook on the future of the program. and four freshmen that are the future of the program. Morgan Coach Gaskill looks to continue making improvements to the program Rose, Faith Kincade and Laura Blair join freshmen Shelby Seiger, Talyn across the board. “They’ve all worked very hard during Hagelberg, Brooke Ferguson and Katie Inman as the players charged with the preseason. We hope to get better taking Waynoka basketball to the next and compete every day. The senior level. class has some good experience, we

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Will Church – Fairview High School FFA has provided Church with numerous opportunities and he’s made the most of them. His focus in FFA has been on the public speaking side and Church has excelled in that area.

“Public speaking has been my main area of FFA. I have enjoyed competing in FFA speech contests across the state and developing friendships that will last a lifetime. Another area that I enjoy is being the meteorologist and reporter for Fairview FFA’s Jacket Time TV news program. I provide a 5-day weather forecast for our bi-weekly airings, and I have also had the opportunity to interview Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for the show,” said Church. Fairview senior Will Church is the FFA Chapter President at Fairview High School. Church started his journey with FFA when he was in the 8th grade and his family has a rich history and deep roots in the program. “I have a rich heritage of FFA in my family, with my grandfather serving as the State FFA Reporter in 1962. Fairview has an incredible FFA Chapter, so I was excited about the opportunity to join when I entered the 8th grade,” said Church.

He recently won a prestigious award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

“The Agricultural Communications Contest was a two-day competition at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the first day, my team presented a marketing presentation, and we were each tested on our knowledge of grammar and AP style writing. The second day we attended a mock press conference and then divided into our individual practicums, which included a press release, designing a magazine cover, and creating an informational video. Overall, my team placed 9th in the contest, and I won Top

Writer in my press release practicum. Then, I was announced as the 1st High Individual in the National Ag Communications Contest. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and competing with other FFA members from all across the nation! The experience was absolutely incredible.” Church says FFA is a “one-of-a-kind organization” and has something for everyone. Church is the perfect example of a student finding his niche within the organization.

“I have been blessed with countless opportunities in FFA. Other awards I have received include the National Gold Star Agricultural Services Proficiency, the State Agricultural Services Proficiency, and a scholarship recipient for Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. I was also honored to be chosen for National and State Talent, which gave me the opportunity to play the piano at the National and State FFA Conventions,” said Church. Church is involved in several groups at Fairview including FCA, STUCO, the National Honor Society and he enjoys playing piano for local community events and his church. After graduation Church plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in Agri-Business with a Pre-Law option.

“I have been honored to be chosen as the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship Recipient and the VFW State Essay Contest Winner as well,” said Church.

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Carolyn Godwin - Enid High School By Jordan Edwards Carolyn Godwin, a junior on the Enid swim team, lacks nothing when it comes to hard work and dedication to her sport.

Lyndsay Watts, Godwin’s coach, states that Godwin is Enid’s “stand-out” swimmer, participating every event possible. Godwin’s 100 fly PR is 1:01.4 and was received in December at Mitch Park YMCA in Edmond and her 50 freestyle long course meters PR is 28.4, which she received in July at the Jenks Aquatic Center in Jenks, Oklahoma. Swimming has been a huge part of Godwin’s life, 10 years to be exact and has made a lasting impact on her that she will never forget. ”Swimming has impacted me by helping me realize that I will always be stronger than I think I am capable of… mentally and physically” Godwin said. She is constantly striving to be a better athlete each day and pushes herself knowing that she can achieve anything she puts her mind to.

Breast cancer affects many lives daily however; Godwin’s perspective with breast cancer is different and has left an impact on her life that she will never forget. Godwin’s neighbor, who she considered a second grandparent, was fighting this terrible disease. Godwin was close to her neighbor’s granddaughter and spent a lot of time at their house throughout her childhood. Unfortunately, Godwin’s neighbor lost her battle with cancer, but left an imprint on the young swimmer’s life. “She impacted me by helping teach me that all time is valuable,” Godwin said. “It needs to utilized to the best of a person’s ability.” This is a life lesson that Godwin holds close her heart to as she continues to succeed more and more each year in her swimming career. Time is extremely vital when it comes to success, and if used wisely and efficiently it will lead to reaching dreams and aspirations.

Godwin, only being a junior is not positive on her plans for college just yet. She does plan to find a university that will fit her for her swimming career and her education as well. She would like to major in either business or interior design.

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McKenzie Logan - Cimarron Cimarron High School senior varsity basketball player McKenzie Logan is the Autry Technology Center Athlete of the Month. The Cimarron Trailblazers under the leadership of first year head coach Kyler Patterson have posted some impressive wins this season and one player contributing to that success is guard McKenzie Logan. Logan, known for her quickness, shooting and ability to move through tight spaces with the ball, has helped lead the Lady Blazers to big wins over Waynoka, Drummond, Fargo and recently an overtime victory over Texhoma in the Seiling Tournament. For Logan, her work in the classroom is just as important as making buckets on the court. At Cimarron she excels in the classroom, while keeping a busy schedule, but when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not working on homework or in practice you can find her at Autry Technology Center. Logan is enrolled and taking courses in Autryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Careers program, which gives

students an excellent opportunity to learn real world skills in health career fields. This program provides an overview of health careers while teaching basic health care skills and laboratory techniques that can lead to employment. The combination of theory, laboratory skills and clinical observations will provide optimal learning allowing students to experience the health care field first hand. Logan earns an anatomy credit for taking part in the program. From the court to the classroom, McKenzie Logan is an excellent example of the potential every studentathlete possesses and Autry Tech helps bring out the best in their students. For her commitment to Cimarron basketball, Cimarron High School and her dedication to Autry Tech, McKenzie Logan is the Autry Technology Center Student Athlete of the Month.

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alone with the receiver. Curtis deeply instilled leadership values in his son from football as well as from his own music career. At Northern Oklahoma College, Luqman is a big man on campus. In New Jersey, Curtis is a big man too.

Anyone who knows sports would realize that it is very unlikely for a defensive back to raise and support a son who wants to play basketball. When it comes to the Lundy family, that is exactly what happened.

Luqman Lundy is a guard for the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Mavericks who was highly recruited from the New Jersey area. On the court, he shows and exemplifies his leadership skills that his father, Curtis Lundy, has instilled on him from a young age. There is no doubt that every player on the Mavericks squad looks up to Luqman on and off the court. When Luqman was young, he and his father played football together. Curtis would often show his son how to defend against the pass and make good tackles. When it comes to the sport of football, the defensive back is arguably one of the most important positions on the defensive side of the ball. If an outside run breaks out, he has to bring down the running back; if the quarterback tries throwing a deep ball, often the defensive back is on an island

When Curtis was a mere 20 years old, he pursued his musical career by moving to New York and playing in a quartet. He exceeded greatly Luqman Lundy in his passion and career in music. By the 1980s, Curtis was a professional performer and was primarily a bass player; the bass player is often the leader and one of the most vital players in a musical group. Curtis led his group, the Curtis Lundy Quartet, to fame in a short amount of time. His musical career has been exemplary, as he has toured overseas and played on international soil. Curtis told Luqman many stories of his musical career while showing his son how to be a leader and a young man of character.

Luqman, became interested in basketball, crediting most of his interest to simply admiring Dwayne Wad and the Miami Heat. Having instilled a value of music in his young son, Curtis was none too pleased when Luqman dropped his interest in music and football to pursue his favorite sport, basketball. Who would expect that a son of a defensive back and musician would become a greatly talented athlete on the hardwood? Living in Edgewater, New Jersey, Luqman developed his talent as his father stood by his side and supported his enthusiasm for basketball, even though Curtis loved football. To this day, Luqman makes his father and everyone else in his family proud. In the music industry, Curtis is well known and thought highly of, while at Northern Oklahoma College, Luqman is thought highly of on and off the court. A father and his son are making each other proud, even though they are many miles apart. 24

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Enid Swimming Head coach Lyndsay Watts has several reasons to be excited this season including the number of swimmers she has in the pool. With more than 25 student-athletes coming out for swimming, the competition has heated up and the overall outlook is very positive. “With so many returners in addition to so many new faces, I’m excited to see what this year brings us as far as our record goes,” said coach Watts.

Leading the way are junior Carolyn Godwin, sophomore Isabella Johnson, sophomore Brenna Freer, and juniors Blake Highberger and Connor Sloan. Freshman Kaylee Majors may be the “one to watch out for,” this season as she has shown major promise early on this year in the sprint races. Godwin is the go-to swimmer for many different events. Her range is impressive and allows coach Watts to move people in and out of relays when necessary. Johnson has become a three-event star swimming the backstroke, IM and freestyle, while Freer swims the breaststroke and free.

Others on the girls team to watch include Alyssa Arambula (Fr.) in the free, Kaylee Dry (Jr.) in distance events, Ally Glasgow (Jr.) in the free, Shelby Glasgow (Sr.) in the breast and free, and Maggie Overbeck (Jr.) in the free. Sophomore Nikita Higbee is slated for the breast and butterfly.

Highberger is one of the top performers in the free, backstroke and breaststroke, while Sloan is right there with him in the free, but also swimming the butterfly. Daniel Cho (So.) is an underclassmen with the ability to swim in just about every event on the schedule, and the same goes for senior Rhys Switzer.

Assistant coaches Cindy Moore and Samuel Stewart have played important roles in developing and working with such a large team. And team manager Maili Sutton keeps it all running like a well-oiled machine. Coach Watts continues to prove the swim program at Enid is alive and well. Expect this group to reach their goals as they continue to mature and become the student-athletes coach Watts believes they can become.

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Alva Goldbugs Paul Duncan 15-16 Record: 15-11

Outlook: As the season began for the Alva Goldbugs head coach Paul Duncan was excited to see this team take the court. Building team chemistry and replacing a couple of key players was the top priority and it appears those goals have been met. Halfway though January the Goldbugs are 9-2 and opened the season with a nine game winning streak. “Replacing two really good guards, but will have depth at all spots. Success will depend on building team chemistry and investment on the defensive end,” said coach Duncan. That aggressive style of defense has played a big role in the teams overall success. Hayden Colwell (5-11, Sr.) and Brooks Hadwiger (5-11, Sr.) are two guards that have embarrassed the defensive philosophy, but continue to produce on the offensive end of the floor. A trio of big forwards allow the guards to move well without the ball and find openings in opposing teams defense for open shots. Ethan Harzman (6-2, Sr.), Justin Meyer

(6-3, Sr.) and Grant Ritter (6-5, Sr.) bring leadership and tenacity to the court. A formidable trio for any opponent to handle, this group continues to improve and show why they are a force on any given night. Other players to watch include TW Beiswanger (5-10, Jr.) at guard, Jacob Faulkner (5-10, Jr.) at guard, Ethan Flynt (56, Jr.) at guard, Davion Murrow (5-8, Jr.) at guard, Lane Scarbrough (6-0, Jr.) at forward and Mitchell Meyer (5-10, So.) at guard. In his sixth season coach Duncan continues to instill the work ethic and dedication into the program and his players are responding. Assistant coach Ryne Wilson has been an important piece of the puzzle as well.

Big games loom in February including road trips to Frontier (Class A) and Ponca City (Class 6A), but the Goldbugs will host Fairview (Class 2A) and Woodward (Class 5A) to close out the season. District tournaments start February 18th with regionals on February 23rd. The state tournament is set for March 9th-11th at the Big House on the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds.

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Team of the Month Alva Ladybugs

Under the guidance of Dusty Horn in his 2nd year as head coach, the Ladybugs of Alva opened the season with a four-game winning streak and remained in the top 10 rankings of Class 3A. The defending state champions may have graduated the VYPE Miss Basketball award winner, but they returned four starters from last years title team and are once again looking like one of the favorites heading into the last few weeks of the season. Whitney Randall (5-10, Sr.) has made it a habit to light up the scoreboard this season while Ally Riley (5-9, Sr.) continues to be a force at guard.

Cathy Mapes (5-5, Sr.) and Lexie Shafer (6-3, Sr.) are crucial components in the scheme and big factors in the overall success of the program. And not to be left out but Jordan Shiever (6-1, Sr.) is another critical piece to the puzzle. Senior Mattie Duncan (6-0, Sr.) joins Shiever and Shafer in the post. Coach Horn said coming into the season they were excited to see what this group could get done and the underclassmen are pushing the starters in practice. “Some roles for the upperclass-

men has changed and the addition of some younger players, I’m excited to see what we can do with the rest of the year.” Other players to watch include Ta-

tum Rose (5-4, Jr.), Camryn Wren (5-8, Jr.), Julie Owen (5-7, Jr.) and Hallie Durkee (5-5, So.).

Halfway through the season the Ladybugs have worked their way to a No. 6 ranking with a record of, 8-3.

Choice Insurance Athlete of the Month Whitney Randall For the past four years most of the talk surrounding Alva girls basketball didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start with Whitney Randall. But for people in the know Randall has been a major piece of the puzzle as Alva has reeled off three state titles in a row.

Through Alvaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first 11 games this season Randall helped the Alva girls go 8-3, including a third place finish in the vaunted Wheat Capital Tournament in Enid. Randall also passed a major milestone this season as she went over 1,200 points for her career. Randall will be continuing her basketball career at Fort Hays State next season but before she finishes out her career as a Ladybug she hopes to make it a magical four-peat for Alva and in the process become one of the winningest players in Oklahoma girls basketball history.

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Alva High School Alva senior Mattie Duncan plays basketball and runs cross country for the Ladybugs. She is also a softball manager in the fall. But more than all that Duncan takes pride in her involvement in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Before coming to Alva, when her father Paul Duncan became the head boys basketball coach for the Goldbugs, Mattie was involved in FCA for two years. When she came to the Northwest Oklahoma school however Alva didn’t have an FCA chapter, but Mattie was determined to change that. Alva coach Baylei Zehr said that over the summer, Mattie and Gracie Scarbrough came to her eager to bring FCA back to Alva. The two girls had done research on how to start an organization at the school, they met with the school’s administration and had already began asking their teammates if they wanted the organization to return. Zehr said that the two girls deserve most of the credit for getting FCA back up and running at Alva. “Being a part of FCA has made me realize just how much God should play into our daily lives. I have learned how to incorporate my faith into the way I play, speak, and act,” Mattie said when asked how FCA has impacted her life.

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When it comes to minimizing student loan debt for its students Northwestern Oklahoma State University is ranked among the best schools in the nation and is No. 1 in Oklahoma. The Student Loan Report (studentloans.net) recently released its “Student Loan Debt Per Graduate by School by State Report” for the class of 2015 showing Northwestern as No. 1 in the state, as well as No. 16 among all public schools across the nation and No. 47 among all public and private schools. The report shows that 59 percent of Northwestern’s graduates leave the university without student loan debt. The other 41 percent have an average debt of less than $7,000. “Northwestern has worked very hard to keep cost of attendance as affordable as possible,” Dr. Janet Cunningham, president of Northwestern, said. “Those efforts, along with the support of our community through the Alva Incentive Program, and the ﬁnancial commitment of our alumni and donors, have allowed our students to earn a degree with minimal debt. This provides our graduates with a great head start in their careers.” Using Peterson’s most recent ﬁnancial aid dataset, studentloans.net analyzed and ranked more than 1,200 schools in the nation by student loan debt per graduate. They believe that the student loan debt per graduate analysis gives a more complete picture of the school’s true cost of debt to graduates.

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Woodward Character Counts Kaylee Hurst

For Kaylee Hurst, a junior at Woodward High School, character is something that means a lot to her as an athlete. She strives to show it on the court, as well as in the classroom and everyday life. Hurst is a member of the varsity basketball team, and continues to help lead her team to compete in the 5A division. Hurst and her teammates are looking to replicate their previous season by winning the state championship again in 2017. To Hurst, having character means being a person that not only her teammates, but everyone can look up to.

As an athlete, Hurst believes her character comes into play the most when things aren’t going the way her or her team would like. She believes staying positive in tough situations shows true character. Helping to lead her team back from being down or bouncing back from a loss shows true character, rather than only showing it when things are going her way. Woodward High School girls’ basketball coach Kinzie Didier can attest to Hurst’s character. “She’s very high on character, she’s a leader on and off the court.” She described Hurst as a great offensive player, with the ability to help everything fall into place. “She’s a hard worker with great work ethic.” Hurst’s teammates mean everything

to her. “They’re always there to pick me up, not just on the court but in everything” she said. Hurst loves being able to put on a jersey and represent Woodward. “The game is just fun to me.”

Hurst helps Woodward in more than just basketball. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Woodward track, and even helps mentor freshman on Wednesdays during her lunch break. After high school, Hurst hopes to continue playing basketball in college. She also plans to pursue a career in nursing.

Kaylee Hurst has already left a lasting impression on Woodward High School, and with a year left she hopes to continue to show her character through her coaches, teammates, and fellow students.

Woodward Lady Boomers Heating Up As Class 5A girls basketball inches closer to tournament time, the Woodward girls are looking to use the rest of the regular season as an opportunity to work on the little things that are so important for tournament season.

Head coach Kinzie Didier and the Lady Boomers have worked their way to a No. 7 ranking in Class 5A and with a tough schedule ahead they have the opportunity to finishes even higher in the rankings. Coach Didier is taking a similar approach to this season as she did the last.

“We want to spread the floor and stretch defenses, similar to last season. We look to utilize our inside game with good perimeter shooting along with the post presence of Brennley Cloyd,” said coach Didier. Senior Addison Rowley (5-8) has played at a high level at the guard post while junior forward Brennley Cloyd (6-1) has been a force in the paint. Rowley is

a three-year starter and a true floor general for coach Didier. Cloyd has started for two years and according to coach Didier she is, “beginning to blossom in her role on the team.”

One name the Woodward faithful is familiar with is Hurts. Kaylee Hurst (5-9, Jr.) led the team in threepoint percentage last year and has been on fire this season. At guard Maison Mosely (5-3, Jr.) has shown she’s capable of making plays and contributing to the overall success of the team. Her minutes as well as the minutes for Caylee Kline (5-6, Jr.) and Gracen Williamson (5-4, Jr.) have increased. There play has helped the Lady Boomers to an overall record of 7-4 into late January, which included big wins over Weatherford and Blackwell at home and Clinton, Elk City and Cache on the road.

Addison Rowley Coach Didier had to replace assistant coach Mark Zadorozny with Greg Uribe after Zadorozny departed for Yukon. Coach Shelby Ford remains on the team as well. But coach Didier and the Lady Boomers have been challenged this season and staying focused will be key moving forward.

“We are looking to Row the Boat TOGETHER and not let “anyone with dirty feet between our ears.” (Dabo Swinney)

We are healthy currently and seem to be getting better each week in forming our identity,” said Didier.

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High Plains Tech Athlete of the Month Kamron Trimble - Vici High School Kamron Trimble is a varsity basketball player at Vici High School where his talents are not limited to the basketball court. Trimble is involved in several activities at school, which keeps him busy, but when he’s not playing basketball or doing homework you can find him at High Plains Tech taking courses in the Health Careers program.

“I’m in the Health Careers program. I have always been interested in going into the medical field after high school and when I heard about the opportunity to get a head start in that field I was very interested. Once I met the teachers at a career day my sophomore year that kind of solidified my decision to go to High Plains Tech,” said Trimble.

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During his time at Vici Trimble has had several people influence his decisions in a positive way, but his coaches have made a big impact as well.

“I would have to say my coaches. They have shown me how important a good work ethic is in life,” said Trimble. “The same things that make High Plains Tech a great school also make Vici great. The teachers care about their students and it has an atmosphere of success and family.” Now a junior Trimble has his sights set on entering the medical field or becoming an athletic trainer. And with the help of the staff at High Plains Tech

Trimble is confident he’ll achieve his goals.

“I love the atmosphere at High Plains. There is an atmosphere of family and high standards of success. I would describe them as caring. They genuinely care about their students and I think that’s really cool,” said Trimble. Trimble offers this advise to students considering enrolling at High Plains Tech, “High Plains is a great school with great teachers that would get them a head start in their desired career field.”

Woodward Wrestling The Woodward Boomers have a full wrestling room for head coach Cory DeLong and the work they are putting in is paying off. Coach DeLong has worked hard to insure the program continues to grow and the product they put on the mat is competitive.

“Our club has grown consistently for the last three years. We have the biggest bunch of seniors we’ve had in a long time and I am very excited about this upcoming season. We also had our biggest freshman class last year that we’ve ever had, so the future of the club is looking very exciting,” said coach DeLong. Part of that future lies in the hands of senior Shane DeLong. Wrestling at 182-pounds DeLong has continued to work hard to become one of the states best after going 33-8 last

year.

Tito Martinez is another senior on the squad with the skill set to not only make the state tournament, but find a spot on the podium. Martinez is slated to wrestle at 120-pounds.

“We fell short of our goals last season with our bump to Class 5A,” said coach DeLong. That had an affected the team more than coach DeLong thought it would, but now those emotions have turned and the team is focused on sending more than one to state. Seniors Preston Estep and Chris Washington are expected to have great seasons as Estep will wrestle at 126-pounds and Washington will wrestle at 285-pounds. One of the hardest working guys in the room is junior Colton Cox (138). According to coach DeLong, Cox “will

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settle for nothing but the best from himself.”

Another hard worker is sophomore Trevor Shockley at 160-pounds. Fellow sophomore William Hillyer won a couple of tournaments last season before battling an injury, but he’s return from surgery and continues to improve. Other wrestlers to watch include Garrett Dunlap (152), Ryan Dudley (132) and Payton Applebee (120). “We changed up our tournament schedule a bit to get us some bigger tournament looks and hopefully get the boys a bit more used to the big schools being present,” said DeLong. “We have a lot of hungry young men anxious to make their presence known, and several looking to put a stamp on a solid high school career.”

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Seiling Wildcats Brandon Nyberg 15-16 Record: 26-3

Outlook: Like their sister team, the Seiling boy’s are on pace for another memorable run in 2017. Head coach Brandon Nyberg has the team off to a great start going, 12-0 in the first two months of the season. In mid January Seiling was ranked No. 9 in Class A, but if you’ve seen them play you may think that is a little off. Dalton Gore (6-0, Sr.) and Brevin Nyberg (6-0, Jr.) are scoring machines providing the team with some serious offensive output. At forward and guard respectively the pair can not only shot, but play great defense. Football star Jasetin Nelson (5-9, Sr.) brings his toughness and athleticism to the floor for coach Nyberg. His addition gives the team a true threat at fast-break points. Todd Sander (6-1, Sr.) and Michael Cansler (6-3, Sr.) round out the stating five. The two seniors are solid players in the paint and handle the rock like experienced veterans. Colby Thurber (6-2, Sr.), Brody Hedges (6-3, Jr.) and Graham Gore (5-11, Jr.) are probably the three best bench players in the class. “Each year and each team is different, but our experience and confidence should help us to be competitive,” said coach Nyberg. Seiling Lady Cats Brady Hamar 15-16 Record: 28-2

Outlook: Being chased by the likes of Okarche, Cyril, Frontier and Cheyenne would make most team uncomfortable. But the Lady Cats of Seiling are not most teams. Head coach Brady Hamar has the 11-1 Lady Cats ranked No. 1 in Class A and looking like one of the favorites in the classification to not only make the state tournament, but to have a legitimate shot at winning.

Class 3A Karly Gore (5-9, So.) has led the way just like last season when she averaged 13.7 points per game, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Another Gore, Macy Gore (5-8, So.) is contributing as well with 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest. The pair are certainly a nightmare for opposing coaches, but when you add guard Raylee Tautfest (5-7, So.) and Paidynn Day (5-9, Jr.) to the mix you get the building blocks of a dynasty. Sophomore Kiya Whetstone (5-7) is an athletic forward that rounds out a starting lineup that can compete with any team at any level. Rylee Ortega (5-9, Jr.) and Darci Peach (5-6, So.) add great depth from the bench and give coach Hamar quality minutes on the floor when called upon. Other players to look

for include Brya Nyberg (5-6, Fr.) and Hallee Fuqua (5-6, Sr.). “Looking forward to an exciting season. We will be a young group, but a talented team,” said coach Hamar.

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Gore's Travel Plaza Athlete of the Month Todd Sander - Seiling a quick problem solver on the floor. Last season he averaged 9.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.6 steals per game.

Senior forward Todd Sander is the Gore’s Travel Plaza Athlete of the Month.

As a senior Sander is making the most of his athletic opportunities at Seiling High School. From playing quarterback for the football team to starting at forward for head coach Brandon Nyberg on the basketball team.

Known as an unselfish player, Sander has become one of the go-to players on the court. At 6-foot-1 Sander uses his athleticism to get past slower, larger forwards on his way to the rim. And just like on the gridiron, Sander is

Playing with All-Tournament players like Dalton Gore and Brevin Nyberg, it’s easy for opponents to forget Sander is just as deadly shooting the ball and when they sleep on his talent, he can make them pay. Coach Nyberg uses Sander in different situations to help the team find open shots.

continue to push forward and take it one game at a time. When the dust settles look for Sander and his teammates to be there in the end.

For his commitment to Seiling High School, his teammates and coaches and for being the best student-athlete he can be, Todd Sander is the Gore’s Travel Plaza Athlete of the Month.

Last season the Wildcats made it to the semifinals of the state tournament. This season the players and the coaching staff are focused on finishing the job and bringing home that ring. The Class A rankings have the Seiling Wildcats at No. 9 overall, but with an undefeated record through the middle of January, it’s easy to see why some people are scratching their heads. Sander and his teammates

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Kingfisher Athlete of the Month Marco Charqueno similar, but he’s a much better player this year.” By Blake Colston Piedmont Gazette

Kingfisher’s Marco Charqueno rarely leaves the floor if it’s up to Yellowjackets head boys basketball coach Jared Reese.

That’s because as a senior and a two-year starter, Charqueno is one of Kingfisher’s most versatile offensive and defensive weapons. At 6-foot-5 and 185 pounds, he can play inside or outside on offense and guard an opponents’ quickest player or their tallest. “He’s a 3-point shooter that’s a really good ballhandler for his size and he’s also a guy we throw the ball to in the post. He’s a nightmare matchup for other teams,” Reese said. “He’s also one of our best defenders that can guard a point guard or someone in the post.”

Reese wasn’t at all surprised by Charqueno bulking up over the summer. Reese said Charqueno is one of Kingfisher’s most diligent workers even if he’s also one of the team’s most soft-spoken players.

“He’s one of our captains. He’s a quiet leader, but his effort level is always tremendous,” Reese said. “Typically, when we’re practicing and someone isn’t going hard, we say why don’t you watch what Marco is doing because he’s always going all out.” All of those factors combine to make Charqueno an indispensable part of the Yellowjackets team. “Even when he doesn’t score, you’re not ever going to take him out because of all the other things that he can do for you,” Reese said.

In a 41-33 win over Hennessey earlier this season, Charqueno took turns guarding the Eagles’ point guard and their center all in the same quarter.

“You’ve just got to know who you’re defending and how you need to guard him based off the scouting report,” Charqueno said.

Charqueno’s had to pull more weight on the offensive end early in the season for the ninth-ranked Yellowjackets, too, as Kingfisher nurses some of its other key scorers back to health. He’s done the job. Charqueno scored 19 points vs. Alva in the Wheat Capital Tournament finals in Chisholm, a 54-47 win for Kingfisher, en route to being named to the All-Tournament team. He also put in 19 in Kingfisher’s 64-54 win over Woodward in the semifinals of the same tournament one year after scoring 27 there in the finals. “It’s been great getting more touches and being able to score more when those guys weren’t healthy,” Charqueno said.

Reese said Charqueno’s hard work over the summer put him in a position to be able to handle the increased role.

“He had a good junior year and put about 15 pounds on this summer,” Reese said. “His numbers are

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