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Kerr’s boys bounced back to reach the mountain top again.
Forgan State Champions In front of their fans, the Forgan Bulldogs walked out of the State Fair Arena as Class B state champions by defeating Lookeba-Sickles 77-69. The Bulldogs have now won three titles in the last four years. “This year’s team is a completely different group of kids,” Bulldogs coach Todd Kerr said. “These championships are all really special and different and they don’t stand out by themselves.” Before they claimed the state title, however, Kerr said the team was almost dealt a big blow. “On Thursday, Jace Kerr
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sprained his ankle pretty bad,” Kerr said. “We weren’t sure if he was going to play Friday and Saturday. At one point, the trainer thought his ankle was broken, but an X-ray showed it wasn’t broken, so we were fortunate there.” Jace ended up putting up 23 points against the Panthers. For the Panthers, nothing was going to get in their way of winning the state title. Kerr said one of the best attributes his team has is how tough they are, so when Chandler Bryer got kneed in the nose and it wouldn’t stop bleeding, he wasn’t shocked. “My guys are tough top to bottom one,” Kerr said. “When Bryer’s nose was bleeding like crazy, I wasn’t shocked because I have a couple of bleeders,” Kerr said. Bryer didn’t let a nose bleed stop him from knocking down 15 points. “We had some guys that were battling through some stuff and they just had a mindset that they weren’t going to be denied,” Kerr said. Making their first-ever
Trevin Lopez state championship game appearance, the Panthers kept the game close. On the backs of Bryson Lierle and Connor Karpe, each scoring 22 points, the Panthers never trailed by more than 13. On their path to the state championship game, Forgan trounced Cave Springs 78-40 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Forgan was taken into overtime by Arnett, but were able to escape with a 66-61 win.
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All-VYPE Basketball Northwest Oklahoma Boys First Team Jace Kerr - Forgan Tyler Tune - Arnett Chandler Bryer - Forgan Cameron Peters - Piedmont Jace Sternberger - Kingfisher Colby Koontz - Pioneer
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Alva, Okarche and PC-Hunter Strike Gold in OKC
Alva State Champions Lady Bugs Shock Class 3A Alva sophomore Jaden Hobbs put up a game-high 32 points to help the No.2 Lady Bugs beat No.1 Adair 49-40 in the Class 3A state championship. Adair entered halftime up 2018, but Hobbs was just getting started. Hobbs had a strong second half by helping her team out by scoring 23 of the team’s 31 points. Whitney Randall finished the night with 17 points for Alva. In a record-setting season, Hobbs amassed 107 points in three tournament wins, most in 5-on-5 girls basketball. The
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record was originally set in 2004 by Howe’s Stephanie McGhee, whom scored 98 points that year. Hobbs put on show during this year’s tournament. In the quarterfinals matchup against Verdigris, Hobbs scored 30 points and finished with 45 points against Washington in the semifinals. “The records are nice to have, but my focus is never on a record. I only want my team to win! I’m lucky to have great teammates that play defense and hit big shots in big games. I would not have those records if it weren’t for them. They mean the world to me,” Hobbs said. “We play together and win together!” Okarche Defeats Red Oak for Sixth State Title In a new class and with six championships under their belt, the top-ranked Okarche Lady Warriors proved they were a force to be reckoned with. Okarche’s Morgan Vogt led all scorers with 23 points in the 66-41 victory over the Red Oak Lady Eagles in the Class B championship game.
Morgan Vogt The Eagles were up 9-4 early in the first quarter, but their lead didn’t last long. The Warriors exploded in the second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 22-3 and headed into halftime with a 35-16 lead. By the end of the third, the Warriors had extended to a 51-31 lead. The Warriors never looked back. Okarche’s Madi Grellner finished the night with 19 points.
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PC-Hunter State Champions Madi Grellner Eagles sophomore Rainey Mauzey led her team with 14 points and seven rebounds. On the road to their second straight title, the top-ranked Okarche Warriors were nothing short of spectacular. In their quarterfinals matchup, the Warriors faced the Burlington Elks, whom were in their first state tournament since 1997. The No.7 Elks committed 22 turnovers in the 74-46 loss. On the back of Vogt’s 30 points, the Warriors extended their lead to as many as 34 points in the fourth quarter. Burlington’s sophomore Sarah Gravie finished the night with 20 points.
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In the semifinals, the Warriors defeated Class B defending champion Erick 52-41. The Warrior’s defense dominated, holding Erick to just two points in the first quarter. Vogt finished with 24 points, and Grellner ended with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Besides winning the Class A title last season and adding the Class B title to their resume, the Warriors became the first team in 32 years to switch classes and win titles in back-to-back years. Lady Panthers With Unforgettable Finish The No.3 Pond Creek-Hunter Lady Panthers claimed their first Class A state championship by defeating No.7 Seiling Wildcats, 32-30 at the State Fair Arena. Panthers senior Rylie Halcomb finished the night with 13 points and three rebounds, but she helped solidify the win with a crucial rebound. “When I grabbed the rebound, in my head I was just thinking this is it and I knew I had to go shoot free throws,” Halcomb said. With 0.9 seconds left in the game, Seiling’s Kylie Templin put up a shot, but it was denied by the rim. Halcomb came up with the ball and was fouled. After missing her free throw and with 0.2 seconds left, Seiling was unable to turn anything.
“My first thought was to grab Jade. I couldn’t process that everything we worked for that year finally paid off and I knew we were going to win. I was so excited I couldn’t even handle it. There are no words for how it feels to be on that court when the buzzer goes off knowing you’re the winning team. I’m so lucky I got to experience that,” Halcomb said. Senior Jade Jones, who was averaging nearly 26 points per game, was 4 of 13 and nabbed only eight points. Jones scored 30 points in the game against then-No.1 Cheyenne/Reydon in the previous week. On their way to the state championship, the Panthers defeated Caddo 59-30 in the quarterfinals and forced 10 turnovers to knockout No.1 Cheyenne/Reydon 48-35 in the semifinals.
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Player of the Month These players bring the energy to their team! Lily Schmidt Hennessey Track
Hennessey senior Lily Schmidt is the Oklahoma Natural Gas Athlete of the Month. Early this year Schmidt has already proven that she has the ability to contend for top honors in both the shot put and discus in Class 2A. At the Prague meet earlier this month Schmidt placed first in both events and helped finish as a team. Hennessey to a second place nd Cowley County Community Schmidt is committed to atte is n.) next year but for now she College in Arkansas City (Ka y. ium at the state meet in Ma focused on reaching the pod third in the discus and sixth As a freshman Schmidt placed ore campaign she improved in the shot put. In her sophom cus and sixth in the shot and placed second in the dis those in her past Schmidt is put again. With finishes like te dal in both events at the sta already a heavy favorite to me competition.
Bryan Harger Enid Track
Enid track athlete Bryan Harger is the Oklahoma Natural Gas Athlete of the Month. A senior, Harger is new to Enid after moving in from Elgin but has already made an impact for the Plainsmen. Harger placed first in the 400-meter run at the Clancy Classic held at Bishop McGuinness. Harge r also placed third n the 100-meter dash at the sam e meet. At the Oklahoma Track Coaches Association Indoor Championships earlier this year Harger obtain ed three gold medals winning the 400-meter run and two more in the 4x160 and 4x320 relays. With his performance throu ghout the early part of the year Harger has proven that versatile sprinter the plainsme he is a valuable and n can count on to perform well day in and day out.
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Katelyn Randolph – Ringwood High School Katelyn Randolph is a sophomore at Ringwood High School. She participates in fastpitch softball, basketball, and slow-pitch softball. Randolph is a two-time Tri-County All-Conference pitcher in fastpitch and was the 2013 Cherokee Strip fastpitch Conference Pitcher of the Year. What is your favorite sport and why is it your favorite? Softball, It has come naturally for me. I have a special love for the game.
Who are your role models in life and in sports? Why do you look up to them? Allie Anderson, she lost her father at age five, then both her mother and brother within a year, at age 18. She has shown amazing strength and faith. Nathan Pearson, my softball coach. He has pushed me to be a better softball player, as an individual and as a teammate. I couldn’t ask for a better coach. Last but not least, my parents. They were my first coaches growing up and taught me to always give 100%. They are my number one fans! What is your favorite memory from a game/tournament?
My favorite memory was coming together as a team and winning the first district title in slow-pitch (’13) and the second district title in fastpitch (’13) in Ringwood Softball history. What has sports and participating in team sports taught you about yourself and about life?
That you can’t do everything on your
own. Teammates can work together and strive to achieve goals together. What are your future goals for college and beyond?
I hope to play softball in college and get a college degree.
What would be your ultimate ESPN highlight? Winning a state championship in Softball! What is your favorite TV show/ channel? Grey’s Anatomy
What is your favorite movie? A League of Their Own
Who is your favorite sports figure? Jennie Finch, I’ve always looked up to her! Who is your favorite sports team? OU Softball
Who is your favorite Super Hero? Batman
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Enid Soccer: Plainsmen, Pacers Both Look Strong on the Pitch
Justin Miles Enid Soccer Teams Are Both Ranked In Top 15 of Class 6A Last season the Enid Plainsmen soccer team made the Class 6A state playoffs but were eliminated by Owasso with a 1-0 loss in a
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Mason Camp shootout. After the dramatic win Owasso went on to reach the state semifinals and was just one goal away from competing for a state championship. That type of a loss can either demolish a team or build it up higher than ever, and for the Plainsmen it has been the latter. Led by senior goalkeeper Victor Hernandez, senior forward Armando Gutierrez and senior defender Justin Miles the Plainsmen reeled off three wins to open the year, all in shutout fashion. Those three wins have propelled the Plainsmen to a No. 12 ranking in the state. “As a group the boys’ attitudes and efforts so far have been up to the highest standard. Many of our returners this year are well versed in doing things right and they will continue to keep playing the quality brand of soccer that we buy into fully,” Enid head coach Craig Liddell said. “This solid group of returners
Sarah Blakley have been good leaders for those stepping into the squad. They are hungry to succeed both on and off the pitch.” Outside of the three seniors, the Plainsmen will rely heavily on
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junior midfielder and forward Felix Mora and sophomore midfielder Pedro Braga. On the girls side of things the Pacers are coming off a season in which they missed out on the state playoffs. Determined to put last season behind them the Pacers have won each of their first three games outscoring their opponents 10-2 and are ranked No. 8 in 6A. The Pacers are led by a group of four seniors who play key roles for either the Pacers’ offense or defense. Sarah Blakley and Audrey Merz both bring senior leadership to their spots as the team’s defenders while Shelley Mueller and Sophie Holle are both crucial in the Enid offense at the central midfielder and forward spots. Junior Abigail Resendiz will also be a key figure for the Pacers at her midfield position. Liddell also praised the girls team for their talent and attitudes. “The girls have a wonderful group returning to the squad this year. Another good freshman class coupled with so many talented returners who have shown good attitudes and strong leadership has made it a very fun group to be a part of,” Liddell said. Boys Roster 1 Hernandez, Victor 2 Renteria, Luis 3 Klamm, Jacob 4 Hernandez, Victor 5 Alvarado, Samuel 6 Slayter, Jacob 7 Camarena, Antoni 8 Braga, Pedro 9 Gutierrez, Armando 10 Perez, Daniel 11 Mora, Felix 13 Camp, Mason 14 Ponce, Jaime 15 Miles, Justin 16 Rodriguez, Edin 17 Ramirez, Jaime
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OBA Track on Pace Head coach Alan Ford returns several state placers in multiple events, but the team returns the attitude and passion for more. In his second year at Oklahoma Bible Academy head coach Alan Ford won regional’s and placed third at the Class 2A state meet. Entering year three, coach Ford is focused on technique and building confidence for a change in the landscape at OBA. “This year we move up to Class 3A. We are looking to compete for the state title again this year,” Ford said. Despite the bump in classifications, coach Ford is confident he has the talent to compete in Class 3A. Senior leadership is important on every high school team and the Trojans have plenty starting with Blaine Whitson. Whitson won the
gold in the 1600 and 3200 meters and won silver in the 4X800. And all of the 4X800 runners return this season. Merritt Suenram is a member of that returning relay team, but was also an important part of the 4X400, which won silver last year. Suenram is expected to qualify for the 400 and possibly the 1600.
Chris Walker is the third member of the 4X800 relay team and joined Suenram in the 4X400 relay team last year. Walker won the gold in the 400 meters and qualified to run the 200.
Between them the trio give the Trojans the potential to bring home a lot of hardware. Junior Jonny Volpe was the final member of the 4X800 and part of the 4X400 team. Volpe placed sixth in the 800 last year and qualified for the 4X200 giving coach Ford
another option when considering the makeup of each relay team.
Manny Walker is another relay specialist with 4X400 credentials.
In the field events look for pole vaulter Bryce Mendenhall and Dean White in the high jump. Both are sophomores with tremendous potential. They return to the team as state qualifiers and could find a spot on the podium for coach Ford.
Enid Q&A
Q&A with Plainsmen Baseball Player Kros Bay
Kros Bay is a freshman catcher at Enid High School and has already come on strong making an impact both behind the plate defensively and at the plate with a bat in his hands. Bay’s efforts on the diamond have helped the Plainsmen win six of their first 13 games this year including a 2-3 record in district play as of March 31. VYPE Editor Kyle Kendrick sat down with the freshman phenom to chat all things baseball.
VYPE: What are your goals for yourself and your team this season? Bay: Our team goals for this year is to improve every game and make it to the state tournament, my individual goal is to work hard, improve as a player, and help my team reach their goals. VYPE: Who is your favorite team to 18
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play against and why?
Bay: My favorite team to play against is Ponca city because they are our rivals. VYPE: Who is the guy on the team who keeps everyone loose in the dugout?
Bay: The guy that keeps everyone loose in the dugout is Elliott Holden. VYPE: Would you rather hit a walk-off home run or make a great defensive play to win the game?
Bay: Being a catcher it would have to be making the defensive play. VYPE: What’s the funniest thing you have ever seen or heard on the field? (Keep it PG though) Bay: The funniest thing that I have seen is when our left fielder caught
a pretty well hit ball and the kid that hit it didn’t think he caught it and he kept running and slid into third and when he came up he was really embarrassed. VYPE: What artist is playing on your iPod the most right now? Bay: Hank Williams Jr.
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Head coach Cody Tutwiler and the Chisholm Longhorns have played a tough schedule and could be playing their best just as the playoffs begin. to become a better baseball. The result reflects in the number of wins on the schedule. “Guys came in and worked hard. They spent time lifting and throwing, giving them more stamina for the season. We just tried to get into a good routine,” Tutwiler said. One guy that showed up When coach Cody Tutwiler every day was senior pitcher/ took over the Chisholm baseball outfielder John Voss. “Voss is an program, he knew he was getting every day type guy. He’s really our players very familiar with the game. They just needed some fine- anchor and we’ve shuffled him in the lineup hitting in the 3-hole and tuning. sometimes in the four,” Tutwiler “When I came in I could tell they said. were taught well and understood the game. So that made for an easy Sophomore pitcher Luke Ball comes into the game when coach transition. It may have been the youth leagues they played in or the Tutwiler needs and accurate, junior high ball, but it was obvious steady thrower. Ball also bats lead these guys had a good knowledge off. Behind the plate the Longhorns lean on Braden Atkinson. Atkinson of the game,” Tutwiler said. has caught every game this year But it was the work in the and is the “Iron Man” of the team. offseason that really made a “I know I can call any pitch with difference for the Longhorns. From Atkinson back there. He’s our wall offseason lifting and throwing behind the plate,” Tutwiler said. to spending time in the cage, the Longhorns committed themselves Junior Pitcher Jordon Langton is
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a hard thrower that has faced the toughest opponents this season. That tough schedule is something coach Tutwiler knew would pay dividends at the end of the season. “We set the schedule up that way. We wanted to play larger class schools and hopefully start to play our best ball just as the playoffs are starting,” Tutwiler said. SO Tommy Grebe-OF JR Trevor Galusha-2B SR John Voss-OF/P JR Bryson Hughes-OF SO Nick Stegaman-3B FR Connor Pasby-P JR Braden Atkinson-C SO Bailey Cross-SS SO Luke Ball-P/IF JR Jordon Langton-OF JR Brock Chance-OF SR Dakota Bynum-3B SO Kaleb Stanley-1B SO Ryan Tom-C SO Jake Curless-OF JR Dillon Pettus-OF
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Jacob Slayter – Enid Boys Soccer
Enid Plainsmen junior defender Jacob Slayter is the Enid Character Counts Athlete of the Month. Known as “Jake the Snake” to his coaches and teammates Slayter makes a big impact for the No. 12 ranked Plainsmen.
“My goals for the season are to just do the best for my team and leave it all on the field. As a team we seek to play quality soccer and do our best, ultimately we want to make playoffs, and take state, however we will take it one game at a time,” Slayter said. Slayter also is very involved in things outside of athletics however excelling in several other activities. Slayter is an active member of the Business Professionals of America through Autry Technology Center. Through BPA Slayter has placed first in the state for secondary students in Quickbooks and placed fourth in payroll accounting. On April 30-May 4 Slayter will be attending nationals in Indianapolis for both subjects. After high school Slayter plans to attend college and continue his soccer career but is undecided as of where yet. While in college Slayter also plans to earn a degree in Accounting.
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Enid Tennis Teams Bring Back a Stable of State Qualifiers
Plainsmen and Pacers Both Have Quality Returners Hoping to Lead Enid to Gold The Enid Plainsmen and Pacers both have a bevy of returning players with state tournament experience. What makes that experience even better is that all of that experience has been in high state tournament finishes. Leading the pack of boys is senior Daniel Martinez. As a freshman Martinez was fifth at No. 1 singles. In his sophomore campaign Martinez improved that to a third place finish. Unfortunately a leg injury kept Martinez out his junior season but this year Martinez is ready to compete for a state title according to Enid head coach Darrell Herdon. “He should be in the top three boys in Class 6A this year and he has beaten the other two at times. If he has a good season he has a great chance of being a state champion,” Herdon said. Other key contributors for the boys team will be senior Zachery Gwin and junior Connor Angleton. As 28
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a sophomore Gwin played No. 1 doubles then as a junior he moved to No. 1 singles after the injury to Martinez. This season Gwin is likely to play either No. 2 singles or No. 1 doubles according to Herdon. Angleton meanwhile played No. 2 singles as a freshman then No. 1 doubles as a sophomore and will play No. 1 or No. 2 doubles this year. On the girls side of things the Pacers have three players back from last year’s team which finished third in 6A. Headlining that group will be Senior Alexis Blasi and junior Gabrielle Dick. Last year Blasi placed sixth at No. 1 singles while Dick was second at No. 2 singles. Dick and Blasi will most likely pair together this year at No. 1 doubles but could also play some singles throughout the year as well. “My goal for this year is for myself and Lexi to win a state title,” Dick
said. Sophomore Savanna Blasi will be another player the Pacers rely heavily on this year. Last season Blasi finished third at No. 2 doubles and this year will most likely be back at no. 2 doubles this year but could play some No. 2 singles as well.
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Teacher of the Month Jennifer Patterson – Enid High School Teacher
Enid High School teacher Jennifer Patterson is the Enid Teacher of the Month. Patterson works and teaches students with learning disabilities and ELL students. Patterson will also work with students in other classrooms as well if those students need some extra help with their schoolwork.
Along with all of her teaching duties Patterson also coaches the middle school pom and cheer teams. Patterson has been teaching and coaching at Enid for 18 years after coming to the school district right after she graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University. When asked about what the best part of teaching and coaching in Enid, Patterson said it all comes back to the people she is surrounded by. “The students and parents have been amazing. I’ve been greatly blessed with being able to develop
some life-long relationships because of my job,” Patterson said. It is also because of the people that Patterson has been around that she chose to work with learning disabled students in the first place. “I had a friend in high school who had a learning disability and I was intrigued watching him learn,” Patterson said. When she isn’t teaching or coaching Patterson enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. “I have two girls ages five and eight and I enjoy watching them dance, tumble and play sports. We also love attending OU athletic events,” Patterson said.
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Spotlight Athlete: Lee Olmstead and Autry Tech is a great place to start. The hands-on experience is the best part of being at Autry Tech. VYPE: Would you recommend other students attend classes at Autry Tech? Olmstead: Yes, I would recommend people check it out. They have helped me so much.
Lee Olmstead is a varsity baseball player at Kremlin-Hillsdale for head coach Terry Fettke. Off to a great start this season, VYPE caught up with the slugger to talk baseball, life outside of school and Autry Tech. VYPE: Lee, you play three sports at Kremlin-Hill sdale. What is the toughest thing about being a three-sport athlete? Olmstead: The toughest thing about playing three sports is not having any free time to do other things. VYPE: The team is off to a great start this year. What positions do you play? Olmstead: I play several positions and I pitch. I can play catcher or third base when I’m not on the mound. VYPE: Let’s talk about school. 30
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What’s your favorite subject? Olmstead: I would say my favorite subject in school is history. VYPE: What are your plans after high school? More college? Baseball? Olmstead: My plans after high school are to attend Autry Technology and Northern Oklahoma College to get my associates in Electronics. I would like to become an electrician. VYPE: Tell me about your experience at Autry Technology and would you recommend it to other students looking to take classes there? Olmstead: I heard what a great school Autry Technology was from some of my friends. I chose electronics because I want to be an electrician when I graduate
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Kinzie, Mulhall-Orlando Baseball Growing Together
Could a fall baseball season of all away games pay dividends this spring for Mulhall-Orlando?
That’s the hope for first-year head coach Kirk Kinzie.
“Playing away helps build character,” Kinzie said. “We were having a new stadium built. We’re playing home games now. The fall went really good and we’re off to a good start in the spring season.
“I brought in some new concepts from what the guys have had in the past and they have responded really well. We’ve been together since July. The chemistry has been really good through the process.” Senior first baseman Tracy Eisensmith is one of the captains and leaders on the team, said the coach. “He’s an excellent glove at first base,” Kinzie said. “He hits in the heart of the lineup.”
Sam Schwartz, a junior shortstop, will also spend some time at third base and bats three in the lineup. “He’s our main shortstop,” Kinzie said. “He is a tone setter as well. He has a smooth glove.” 32
pitcher. The southpaw pitcher and hitter possesses excellent speed, Kinzie said.
“Thomas has outstanding speed,” Kinzie said. “He’s already at like 20 stolen bases. No one has been able to throw him out yet. He sets the tone for us all. Thomas probably has a little more velocity on the mound. Thomas and Sam also are captains. Sophomore Joseph Pfeiffer has been tabbed as the team’s No. 1 starter.
“He’s a right-hander, a workhorse,” Kinzie said. “He has a rubber arm. He’s basically an innings eater for us. He’s really good at spotting up and limiting walks and his pitch count. He averages a strikeout per inning.”
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Kinzie said the team brings a blue collar work ethic.
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Steady Progress a Key for the Red Devils baseball programs, the Red Devils are at the mercy of Mother Nature. “We play when we can,” said Donaldson. “Our best practice is playing games. We’re not very deep. We don’t have much pitching. We’re trying to develop our pitching.” Morris, a right-hander, is the team’s ace on the mound. He also bats two-hole and plays in the field when not pitching. “He’s done pretty well this Braden Moehle year,” Donaldson said. “He can play any position and I One might say the Ringwood use him everywhere. He has baseball program has grown along a very good head on his shoulders. with seniors Triston Morris, Tony He’s not a real vocal guy.” Navarro, Kolton Johnson and Navarro plays second base and Braden Moehle. bats four-hole. The Red Devils won one game their “He’s a lot like Triston only a lot freshman year, four games their more quiet,” Donaldson said. “He sophomore year and eight last does all the right things. He’s solid season. for us at second Head coach Rustin Donaldson and base. He hits his seniors are looking for even the ball well. bigger success this year. He takes care of business on the “Our goal is to finish .500 and win field and in the districts,” Donaldson said. class room.” Donaldson is in his fourth season at Ringwood and third as baseball Johnson, an outfielder, bats coach. in the fifth spot. “I didn’t coach baseball last season,” “He has good he said. “We’ve got a pretty good speed, steals a group of seniors. These are the lot of bases,” said guys I started with. Every year his coach. “He’s has been a little bit better. They understand where we are at. We’re more vocal, looking to build on the experience which is what we need in the of the last four years.” outfield.” Like all Oklahoma high school
Moehle sets the tempo offensively as the leadoff hitter. He also anchors the outfield in center and sees times behind the plate. “Braden is very fast and is very dependable at the plate,” Donaldson said. “We can count on him to get on base.” Swat, a sophomore, is the every day catcher and the team’s No. 2 pitcher. “He’s right up there with the seniors,” said Donaldson. “He’s a coach’s son (both parents coach). He bats three-hole. He’s a very balanced hitter.” The team is eyeing the upcoming district playoffs as a milestone for the program. “I don’t know that we have won districts before,” Donaldson said.
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Team of the Month Kremlin-Hillsdale in ‘Fast and Furious’ Mode
he is hitting 1,000.” first and Stokes plays outfield and is a utility infielder. Chantz Tucker, another of Sophomores Kass Bittle and Elijah Voth the original five seniors, plays second base. bring a strong pedigree to the team. Both were named all-conference as freshmen. “They are good leaders,” Fettke said. Bittle is the starting catching and Voth will “They’re good young men.” pitch and play shortstop. The sixth senior is Olivia Felber. A pitcher for Kremlin’s fast-pitch softball team, Felber elected to try out for baseball as opposed to the team’s slow pitch softball team.
After having several games postponed or cancelled due to weather, KremlinHillsdale baseball – like many other schools – is scrambling to get in as many games as possible before the playoffs.
“She got her first playing time in a game (March 27),” Fettke said. “It was a new experience for her. It’s a brand new experience (at Kremlin-Hillsdale).”
The experience isn’t all that new to Fettke. His daughter Jessica, now in her 20s, was recruited to play baseball on her junior high school team.
“My No. 1 thing when I got here was to teach these young men character and that’s still my main goal to teach them to “We’re fast and furious now,” head coach Terry Fettke said. “The good thing is I’m a be men of character and in Olivia’s case a coach who always tries to develop pitching woman of character.” Junior Hayden Bonine is a returning as much as I can. I’ll take some chances and throw some kids out there that maybe starter on the mound and in the outfield. Andre Lizar, another junior returning don’t have the experience they need so player, is a utility guy for the Broncs. that we have more arms ready for the playoffs.” “He’s our constant legs,” Fettke said. “He’s our courtesy runner. He has “My first year we won 10 games and brought home some hardware, they hadn’t good speed.” experienced that before,” Fettke said. “The James Olmstead, younger brother of next year we won the Cherokee Strip Lee, has returned Tournament and had a 14-9 record. This from back surgery year so far we are doing well.” after missing Fettke has six seniors on the roster, five sports last season. who started with him. Four of the five He will pitch and are capable of playing multiple positions play third base. and will also see time on the mound. Fettke’s challenge was to turn the Broncs into a playoff contender.
Connor McCollough, Lee Olmstead, Trev Schoenhals and Brenden Stokes have all been tabbed for pitching duties. McCollough also plays outfield and first base. Olmstead plays third and occasionally catches, Schoenhals plays
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“He’s doing a good job of getting back in the scheme of things,” Fettke said. “He hasn’t had many at bats, but
“Kass does a great job behind the plate,” Fettke said. “Elijah will play shortstop when not pitching.”
Ashley Tucker – Fairview High School
Ashley Tucker is a sophomore at Fairview High School where she’s a member of the varsity cheer squad and is a member of the competitive cheer squad at Spirit Express. Ashley has cheered for two years and loves the challenge of cheer and the
balance she must find between school and practice for both squads. “This year has been such an exciting ride. As I’ve learned to balance a high school cheer squad as well as my competitive squad. Between practices, games, and competitions, some weeks I had a cheer commitment 7 days a week,” Ashley said. “This year has been such an exciting ride as I’ve learned to balance a high school cheer squad as well as my competitive squad. Between practices, games and competitions, some weeks I had a cheer commitment 7 days a week,” Ashley said. Her journey with Spirit Express began in the summer of her 8th grade year when she joined a tumbling class to prepare her for school cheer. “I fell in love with everyone there and decided to take it to the next level and try out for a competitive squad my freshman year,” explained Ashley. “What I really
like about Spirit Express is they coach us in a way that maximizes our abilities. Personally there is no better feeling than walking into a gym, surrounded by coaches who believe in you and have the highest expectations.” After graduation Ashley is looking to study journalism and public relations and is currently researching and visiting several universities.
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Nutrition Tips for Athletes
Deirdre Postier
One of the ingredients in healthy athletes that can sometimes be overlooked is proper diet. Educating athletes – as well as the general population – is but one part of the job for registered dietitian Deirdre Postier at St. Mary’s in Enid. In addition, she works with cardiac rehab patients on nutrition counseling.
A graduate of Oklahoma State, Postier is a member of the national and state Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “I really do like the variety in my job,” said Postier.
VYPE sat down with Postier to discuss nutrition tips for athletes – both healthy or injured. VYPE: What are some of the best foods for athletes and why?
Postier: Basically, a good variety of food from all food groups. They provide all the nutrients that a person needs, whether you are an athlete or not. Athletes need a little more protein than a normal person because they have a lot of wear and tear on their muscles, breaking them down and building them back up. So they need a little extra protein compared to a person sitting on the sofa.
pumpkin, papaya, cantaloupe, winter squash.
Zinc – Important in wound healing and immunity. Food sources include: whole grains, seeds, almonds, beef, seafood.
Calcium/Vitamin D – For calcium to be absorbed vitamin D must also be present, Postier said. Food sources include: lowfat dairy products, fortified foods such as cereal, tofu, leafy greens, cold water fish and eggs. Omega 3 Fatty Acids – These have been shown to help decrease inflammation, Postier said. Food sources include: walnuts, soy foods, soy nuts, tofu, cold water fish (Salmon, sardines, tuna).
VYPE: Are there certain foods you would steer Mothers towards, particularly those with younger to middle school age children?
Postier: I would steer them toward dairy products for a snack or even drinking milk for a meal, maybe have yogurt on hand for snacks because it is so necessary to have calcium and vitamin D in the preteen and even younger years for proper bone development. VYPE: How important is it to maintain calorie counts?
Postier: Many people think a kid needs a lot of calories and because they are so active they can eat anything they want. So they decide to give them candy bars, cookies and things like that. It is better to start teaching good eating habits early and encourage kids to learn to make good food choices so that it carries on throughout their lives.
I see a lot of people in the hospital who have bad eating habits and a lot of times they become too set in their ways to change. I would encourage having fruits and vegetables on hand for snacks. VYPE: Do some foods help athletes recover from injury?
Postier: The goal is to eat well to promote the healing. Protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, zinc, calcium, vitamin D and omega three fatty acids. You want to find these in foods not in supplement forms you take orally. The number one thing any dietitian encourages is to get nutrition through foods.
Postier offers a look at foods and the healthy ingredients that help promote healthy athletes: Protein – Greek yogurt, eggs, cooked dry beans, peanut butter, fish, lean meats.
“Protein is necessary for healing,” Postier said. “We need protein at every meal or perhaps cheese with an apple for a snack. Protein helps to heal open wounds.” Vitamin C – Aids in the tissue repair and wound healing. Food sources include: citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers (jalapeno, bell), kiwi, melons. 36
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Kathy Vestal, the mother of Enid sophomore Kylee Vestal is the Chick-Fil-A Mom of the Month. A threesport star in volleyball, basketball and soccer Kylee definitely keeps her mom busy supporting her and attending various sporting events. Supporting her and brother Kolby, who is in fifth grade at Hayes Elementary, is a big reason why Kylee says her mom should be Mom of the Month. “My mom is the most deserving mom for Mom of the Month. She for one has to deal with our crazy family. She always knows how to make someone smile or laugh,” Kylee said. “My brother and I are always busy with our sports and activities and she is always there for us and so supportive of anything we do!” Kathy is also a member of the EHS Soccer Booster Club and willing to help in anyway she can according to Kylee. When not supporting her own two children, Kathy is a second grade teacher at Hayes where she helps support the education of many other children.
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Five Fun Questions With Woodward Baseball Players Gage Owen, Garrett Hines and Denver Howard all love dearly and of course to go to VYPE: Who is the funniest guy state. on the team, and why is he so Denver: We all want to play hard, be the best, and make a very serious run funny? towards the state championship. Gage: Seth Mead is definitely and willing to fight for it.
the funniest! He can lighten the VYPE: What is the hardest thing about practice and preparation? mood in any situation. Garrett: I would have to say Kyler because he’s just outgoing and is just a funny guy.
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VYPE: You guys have a good team, Gage: Probably Enid because talk about the overall chemistry and that’s where I threw my first no hitter. how you guys are working together to get back to the state tournament. Garrett: I would say on our home field. Where all the people that love Gage: Well we are a close team. All of the sport can come out to watch and us have grown up playing traveling enjoy some boomer baseball. ball together and we are hoping to use Denver: Our high school has to be that chemistry to get us back. one of the most memorable places Garrett: We all get along and are good because we all now that we play on a friends. great field that is always taken care of, but also everyone we know and love Denver: We are all working very comes out to support us and are quest hard this year so that we all can achieve are goals of winning that state for the state championship. championship. If you asked any of the VYPE: What are the team’s goals for guys about our chemistry they would the year? all say that we are all just like brothers Gage: Just to go out and give it our all that will always have each others back. We all know that the road to the every game and hopefully get back to state. state championship will not be easy Garrett: It would have to be, to just but everybody on the team is ready have fun and enjoy the sport that we 38
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Gage: Probably getting our arms back into shape.
Garrett: Well this year would have been coming back from a knee surgery that I had and then getting my arm back into shape. Denver: Continuing to work as hard as we have all year is a big thing we all make sure we do every practice or every game. Also making sure we get as many reps as we can and make them the best we can do. The preparation is very serious before a game. Sure we all have our pre-game fun, but when it comes time to put on that Woodward uniform everybody knows what we need to do and that it is time to get serious and go out and do what we have to do to get the win or the best practice we can.
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Devre Newby – Woodward Athletes
Garrett Gaster – Woodward Soccer
When you scan the Woodward Boomers soccer team’s defensive line you can always find senior Garrett Gaster somewhere. Gaster’s play helped the Boomers finish 2-1 in the Weatherford tournament in late March with their only loss coming to Class 4A No. 3 Catoosa by a score of 1-0. Newby is also a member of the Woodward dance team, runs Gaster doesn’t only make an cross country, is a member of the impact on the pitch though, FCA, NHS and Sub Dubs. Outside he also started the Woodward of school Newby volunteers at High School Bowling team his Oklahoma Blood Institute and is involved in her church youth junior year. In both years of the team’s existence Gaster group. has bowled the anchor and was the team captain. In the classroom Newby carries a 3.8 grade point average and Gaster also excels in the classroom carrying a 4.0 grade takes Pre AP English which s the only honors class offered to sophomores at Woodward. Newby is also enrolled in three AP point average. Gaster’s performance in the classroom classes for her junior year. has also allowed him to be accepted into Wichita State After high school Newby is undecided on a college but is leaning University next fall where he will also bowl collegiately. Woodward sophomore and three-sport athlete Devre Newby is the Woodward Female Academic Athlete of the Month. Along with competing in track in the spring Newby also is the starting point guard for the Lady Boomers basketball team and the starting shortstop for the softball team.
toward studying to be a sports broadcaster at Oklahoma State and would also love to continue her track career.
Woodward Girls basketball Class 4A Academic State Champions
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The great kids who do the work on and off the field/court, are highlighted here from the Boomer land of Woodward. Ty Richey - Woodward Student-Athlete The leader of the Boomer basketball team is a shining example on and off the court. Richey sports a 3.8 GPA and is an exceptional student. Along with paying his dues in the classroom, Richey also plans to excel in college and earn his degree. He enjoys being athletics and has aspirations to be an NBA scout. Ty also has two brothers Kyle and Kory Weese. Along with the busy schedule for a studentathlete, Richey donates his time in reffing games with Kids Inc. and is an active youth member with his church. Richey loves to play basketball with his friends and hopes to always do things the right way.
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Mooreland girls golf look to continue the tradition of playing great golf and making the state tournament.
Head coach Terry Kellner is looking to build off the fourth place finish in last years Class 2A state tournament with 10 returning golfers on the team this season. Rylie Eller, Jesika Snider and Gaime Gomez all have state tournament experience and have improved in the offseason. “I’ve been playing golf for four years and this year my long game is my strength and I’ve been working on my putting,” Snider said. Snider and Courtney Noble are seniors on a young, but very talented team. Noble has two tournament
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appearances to her credit and has worked to improve her game as well. Freshman J. Gomez could be the team’s 5-bag this season, depending on how some of the sophomores play. “This could be the 14th year in a row for the Mooreland Bearcats to make it to the state tournament. Four state champion teams and a runner-up in our team’s history. No state team for Mooreland has ever placed below 7th at state,” Kellner said. Also look for Jessika Hensley, Taylor Ham and Tierra Kahoe to contribute this season.
Three members of the Lady Bearcats golf team are students at High Plains Tech. Rylie Eller and Jesika Snider are students in Health Careers program, while Gaime Gomez is part of the Marketing program. “I’m very interested in the medical field. The idea of helping others is such a great feeling. The best thing about High Plains Tech is the hands on learning experience,” Snider said.
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Woodward track is off to a fast start in 2014. “The season is going really, really well,” said coach Ashley Stout, who coaches distance runners. “It’s better than we have had in quite a few years. It is probably the best overall team I’ve had since I’ve been at Woodward in 10 years.” Taylee Stinson already has one of the farthest shot put throws this year at 36’ 11” in just her third year in action. Devre Newby, a sophomore, is one of the team’s all-around performers, competing in the 300 hurdles, high jump, long jump and both sprint and mile relays. “She has one of the fastest times in the hurdles and one of the furthest jumps in long jump,” Stout said. Drew Grunewald, another
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The boys team is led by Kota Taylor, Micah Kee, Aaron Juttner and Kale Hixon. Taylor is a four-year competitor in the shot put. “We haven’t pinned down his four events yet,” Stout said. Kee finished third at state last year Kota Taylor in the long jump after qualifying the year before. sophomore, competes in the long “Injury right now is keeping him jump and the mile and two-mile relays. Like Newby, Grunewald has from competing in the long jump but hopefully we will get him back one of the furthest jumps in the by regionals,” Stout said. “He’s also long jump. on sprint and mile relays.” Tyrzah Stinson, younger sister of Juttner competes in the sprint Taylee, competes in the discus, relay, 800 relay and mile relay, sprint relays and mile relays. Stout said. Competing in the sprint relays in addition to the 100 and 200 dashes Hixon is on the sprint relay team. is Skylar Schmidt
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Chasing That Familiar Color
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VYPE sits down with three members of the Alva girls track team including Kally Gordon, Chesney Fouts and Joby Allen to talk track along with life in general VYPE: What is your favorite thing to do in Alva? Gordon: My favorite thing to do in Alva is hangout with my friends. Alva may be small but we find things to entertain ourselves! Fouts: My favorite thing to do in Alva is staying active, whether it be playing sports or hanging with friends. Allen: Go to the movies. VYPE: What is the funniest thing you have ever seen or heard at a track meet? Gordon: I have started relays since the first year I started track and I have always had the same block holder. Before every race she says, “Just keep swimming!” It never fails to put a smile on my face and relieve a little bit of the nerves too. Fouts: The funniest thing I have VYPEOK.COM
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Kally Gordon seen at a track meet is when other throwers about get hit in the head with the discus. Allen: Me falling at the end of a 200m race. VYPE: Other than the events you normally compete in what is one event you would like to try to compete in? Gordon: I have always wanted to try pole vault but let’s just say there is probably a reason I have yet to try! Fouts: Other than throwing the discus and shot put I would like to compete in the javelin if it were offered. Allen: Pole vault. VYPE: Who is your favorite team to compete against? Gordon: I love to compete against the Tonkawa and OBA girls! They are great
Chesney Fouts competition and also have amazing hearts! Fouts: My favorite team to compete against is Fairview. Allen: Kingfisher and Fairview.
Jordan Coffman – Alva Soccer
Riley Hess - Alva Goldbugs
Alva Goldbugs three-sport star Riley Hess is the Alva Academic Athlete of the Month. This fall Hess helped lead Alva to a 7-4 overall record and a spot in the playoffs with 85 catches for 1,161 yards and 15 touchdowns. During the basketball season Hess helped guide the Goldbugs to a 20-7 record and a spot in the area tournament with his athletic play n the post. Now in the spring Hess will be trying to help get the Goldbugs baseball team back to the state tournament for a second straight year.
Alva Lady Bug senior defender Jordan Coffman is the Alva Female Academic Athlete of the Month. Coffman is one of only two seniors on the Lady Bug soccer team and will be a key contributor for the Lady Bugs all year according to head coach Margo Hamilton.
Coffman is also a trainer for the Alva football team in the fall and a member of the Alva Show Choir. The senior also excels in the classroom and says that her favorite subject is English. After high school Coffman plans to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University and study sports medicine with the goal of eventually becoming an athletic trainer.
In the classroom Hess also excels carrying a 4.0 grade point average and boasting a 30 as an ACT score.
After high school Hess has signed to continue his education and football career at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva.
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Shalyn Layn - Kingfisher High School Shalyn is a stellar student-athlete. She excels on the court and also off it. She will graduate valedictorian of her class with a 4.0 GPA. Shalyn has a couple of options of where she may want to go to colloege, but she will be playing basketball and studying pre-med. She has a plethora of activities that she is involved with. National Honor Society, Student Counsel, Leadership, FCA, First Baptist Church Youth Group, Master Design Choir, Rotary and Lions Club. Shalyn was a fantastic basketball player this season for the Lady Jackets and led Kingfisher in scoring. She also plays softball, runs track and plays soccer. The baby of her siblings, Shalyn has two older brothers and an older sister.
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