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6 | NWOK Mt. Rushmore

34 | Seiling Football As the 2016 season gets into district play we take a closer look at the Wildcats and their chances in Class B.

To kickoff the theme in this issue the editors at VYPE bring you the NWOK Mt. Rushmore. Join the debate on the top athletes in the area of all-time.

16 | Enid Area Mt. Rushmore

36 | Kingfisher Mt. Rushmore

The debate rages on. Who is on your Enid area Mt. Rushmore? Take a look at the names that made our list.

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The Yellowjackets wrap up the Mt. Rushmore debate with their own list of great athletes and future stars.

VYPENWOK.COM POLL RESULTS

Fan’s Choice All-NWOK Fastpitch Pitchers

Fan’s Choice All-NWOK Fastpitch Outfielders

Camryn Wren – Alva 18,017 votes Kelby Roach – Leedey 8,303 votes Izzy Plunkett – Enid 6,328 votes Alisa Friesen – Arnett 2,712 votes Karly Gore – Seiling 2,555 votes McKenzie Franklin – Waukomis 2,425 votes Casey Edwards – Aline-Cleo 1,770 votes Hannah Kvasnicka – Chisholm 1,246 votes Zoey Webber – Kremlin-Hillsdale 446 votes Mayson Pettus – Chisholm 205 votes

Darryan Wedel – Garber 1,781 votes Ryen Turk – Chisholm 1,471 votes Cathy Mapes – Alva 1,211 votes Alexa White – Woodward 824 votes Allison Seevers – Alva 497 votes Rylee Hamilton – Seiling 413 votes Baylee Sharp – Fairview 318 votes Paige Hughes – Woodward 301 votes Naomi Rodriguez – Hooker 270 votes Kamryn Randolph – Ringwood 252 votes

NWOK Top 100 Mr. Football Poll?

Cristian Gomez – Garber 10,362 votes Jack Lafferty – Watonga 9,535 votes Jasetin Nelson – Seiling 375 votes Matt Harmon – Cashion 235 votes *Voting for Mr. Football 2nd Round is still live at VYPEOK.com

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Fan’s Choice All-NWOK Fastpitch Infielders Halie Schovanec – Garber 3,280 votes Lauren Black – Enid 2,317 votes Jordan Harris – Kremlin-Hillsdale 899 votes Kristyn Hines – Woodward 863 votes Shaylee Rhodes – Ringwood 591 votes Lexi McNeill – Waukomis 577 votes Daylan Dulinsky – Kremlin-Hillsdale 572 votes Kira Wicker – Covington-Douglas 468 votes Maddy Doyle – Covington-Douglas 446 votes Riley Jones – Halie Schovanec Waukomis 428 votes

Former VYPE Magazine editor Kyle Kendrick has taken a job with Claremore Public Schools to coach middle school girl’s basketball. Kendrick said he wanted to thank all of the coaches and administrators that helped him during his time with the magazine and he looks forward to what the future holds as a coach in Oklahoma. He also promised to get his basketball questionnaire in on time. Good luck Kyle!

VYPE Insider Michael Kinney: Midwest City, Deer Creek and Lawton are pretty much locks almost each year. Does Enid have enough to hold off Choctaw for the fourth spot? Former VYPE Editor Kyle Kendrick: Choctaw lost a lot of good players because of graduation. Lawton did see a crucial piece of their offensive line transfer to Jenks after the season. If I had to pick the playoff teams out of that district I’d say its MWC, Lawton, Stillwater and Choctaw in that order. Enid is probably battling with Deer Creek for the fifth spot. Doesn’t mean they can’t find their way into the playoffs but they will need some things to break their way and still probably pull off an upset or two along the way. VYPE Editor Brad Heath: Currently Enid is 2-2 (0-1) in district play. They do have wins over Ponca City and Guthrie. If they can find a little something against Choctaw, Stillwater, Deer Creek and PCO they will make it. If they stumble with two of the four then it may come down to district points. Always comes down to winning games right?

Best Forum Posts From Oklahomaforum.vype. com ENID FOOTBALL FORMER VYPE EDITOR KYLE KENDRICK: Enid is going to be in a very tough district this year with Stillwater, Deer Creek, Choctaw, Lawton and Midwest City to deal with. Can they manage to navigate their way to a playoff spot? The Plainsmen do have some playmakers though.

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Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore of Northwest Oklahoma? Northwest Oklahoma and enjoy the Mt. Rushmore theme throughout this issue.

Don Haskins - Enid – March 14, 1930 – September 7, 2008 - Coached Texas Western College to an NCAA Tournament Championship win over the University of Kentucky. Won seven WAC Championships and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997 and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Don Haskins Northwest Oklahoma is laden with great athletes from yesterday and today. Narrowing it down to just four people for a Mt. Rushmore is impossible, but I think we’ve compiled some of the best. Take a look at VYPE’s Mt. Rushmore for

Mark Price – Enid – February 15, 1964 – Played 12 seasons in the NBA and was named to four all-star games. In 1994 Price was a member of the U.S. team that won a gold medal at the World Championships. Price has coached with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors. He is currently coaching for the Charlotte 49ers. Sol Butler – Kingfisher – March 3, 1895 – December 1, 1954 – Solomon “Sol” Butler was a track and field star who competed in the 1920 summer Olympics. He also played in the NFL for the Hammond Pros and several other teams as a running back and quarterback. In 1925 Butler played pro baseball in the Negro Leagues and served in the U.S. Army during WWI. Kelli Litsch – Thomas – Fourtime All-American while at

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Mark Price Southwestern Oklahoma State University and led SWOSU to three national titles, two undefeated seasons and a four-year record of, 129-5. Set NAIA tournament scoring record with 257 points. Inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1991. Led Thomas to a 77-9 record from 1979-81. Won two basketball state titles and scored 3,364 points in her career as a Lady Terrier.

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THE BONUS LIST Bob Fenimore – Woodward – October 6, 1925 – July 28, 2010. Fenimore was a two-time All-American at Oklahoma A&M. The Chicago Bears drafted Fenimore No.1 overall in the 1947 draft. He entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1972. In 2007 Fenimore was inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame.

Ace Gutowsky – Kingfisher – August 2, 1909 – December 4, 1976 – Gutowsky played professional football from 1932 to 1939 for the Portsmouth Spartans, Detroit Lions and Brooklyn Dodgers. Noted as the first Russian born player in the NFL. Hubert Ausbie – Crescent – April 25, 1938 – Born in Crescent, Ausbie would go on to become a basketball player with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Troy Ruttman – Mooreland – March 11, 1930 – May 19, 1997 – Ruttman won the Indianapolis 500 in 1952 and was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2005 and the Indianapolis 500 Hall of Fame in 1992. MODERN DAY NOMINEES

Curtis Lofton – Kingfisher – June 2, 1986 – Lofton was a consensus All-American in 2007 while at OU and spent eight years in the NFL.

Jaden Hobbs – Alva – Led Alva to back-toback state titles and set the tournament scoring record. Now playing for Oklahoma State.

and basketball for Medford HS. Would go on to play at the University of Tulsa and was signed by several NFL teams to the practice squads.

Lynn Scott – Turpin – Former Turpin star, NWOSU All-American and Dallas Cowboy, Lynn Scott was named NAIA Player of the Decade in 2009. NON-SPORTS MT. RUSHMORE

Gary England – Seiling – Born in Seiling England went on to study Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma before becoming Oklahoma’s weatherman. And who can forget his part in the movie Twister? England is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

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Clarence Nash – Watonga – Nash is best known for being the voice of Disney character Donald Duck in Walt Disney movies for 50 years. Nash was also the original voice for Tom in Tom and Jerry. Vera June Ralston – Boise City – a.k.a. Vera Miles played the part of Lila Crane in the 1960 classic Psycho. She worked closely with Alfred Hitchcock on several films and was featured on several television shows.

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Darla Hood – Leedey – Known for her role on Our Gang, Hood appeared in movies and television until her passing in 1979. She’s mentioned in a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and a clip from Our Gang can be heard in a REO Speedwagon song. Email us your Mt. Rushmore to Oklahoma@vype.com and if we like your list maybe we’ll send you a VYPE T-shirt!

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VYPE Editorial Director Twin sisters Meg and Molly Bloom are seniors at Enid High School and members of the varsity volleyball team. We caught up with the pair just as the season is winding down to talk some Enid volleyball and what it’s like to play with a sibling.

VYPE: Let’s start with the obvious question, who was born first? Molly: Meg was born first. Her middle name is Alexandria standing for baby “A” and my (Molly) middle name is Blair standing for baby “B”.

VYPE: Did you two always play sports growing up? Meg: Yes, we grew up around it having an older sister that was in sports and a dad that has been coaching.

VYPE: Is there an advantage in having a sibling play on the same team? Molly: Yes and no. Yes because we have someone to vent to and they understand what is going on in a particular situation and can give good advice. No, because being sisters it can lead to arguments. VYPE: So who keeps their locker clean and who is the messy one? Meg: Molly is the messy sister and I’m the clean one. VYPE: On a road trip, who’s taking the wheel and doing most of the driving? Molly: We usually take turns.

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VYPE: Tell me about the team. You guys have a lot of excellent players on this varsity team. Meg: The girls that are on varsity have been playing club, which always takes you to the next level of play. We have also been playing with most of the varsity since we were in 5th grade and that makes a difference on the court. There are

Meg Bloom also a few of the girls we have gone to church with and grown up side by side with.

VYPE: How would you describe coach Chermack’s coaching style? Molly: She is straightforward. She tells you how it is and is continuously correcting us to be better and stronger players.

VYPE: What is gameday like for you? Do you spend a lot of time thinking about it or can you just show up ready to play? Meg: I can show up the day of a game ready to play. Molly: Home games tend to get me more pumped up and mentally prepared for the game. Away games I can show up for ready to play. VYPE: Do you have any gameday habits? Meg: Eat healthy foods.

VYPE: Molly, one word to describe Meg? Molly: Enthusiastic. VYPE: Meg, one word to describe Molly? Meg: Honorable.

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“Outside of the classroom I have an opportunity to teach students so many things that we cannot learn any other way. Above all I want to teach teamwork, dedication, leadership, and humility. These are the skills I believe that can set students on the right path for bright futures beyond sports,” Gaebler said. Enid High School is home and for Gaebler the support he’s received over the years is overwhelming.

Educator and coach Carl Gaebler has spent the last 10 years teaching and coaching at Enid High School. Students development drives Gaebler to continue in the classroom and on the field of play.

In 2007 Gaebler made the move from Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa to Enid and fell in love with the people and the town. Originally from the small town of Hominy, Gaebler gained an appreciation for a community that loves their school. “I decided early in middle school that I wanted to teach and coach. I went to school in Hominy, OK, where I fell in love with school spirit and the way the town thrived on the school decided wanted to teach so I would never have to grow up,” Gaebler said.

Now a Oklahoma History and U.S. History teacher Gaebler also coaches the boys and girls tennis teams and the 9th grade girls basketball team. As a coach Gaebler has the opportunity to teach other lessons outside the classroom.

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“Enid high school has believed and supported me since the first day I moved here. We have great leadership throughout the district from the top down. The superintendent, principals, and athletic directors all support me as a teacher and a coach putting me in the best position to be successful on and off the court,” Gaebler continued. “I also love the community. I believe that some of the best people in the world live in Northwest Oklahoma and I find it a privilege that they send their children to Enid high where I have the opportunity to help mold and grow them to be future community leaders.”

Oakwood Mall Athlete of the Month Cheyann Sales - Chisholm Varsity fastpitch softball player Cheyann Sales is the Oakwood Mall Athlete of the Month.

As a student athlete at Chisholm High School, finding balance between athletics and her studies is something Sales has accomplished with help from her family. In fact it was her parents that encouraged her to play softball. “My parents have shown continuous love and support. My dad has always been my catcher. Also, Alex Jones who played at Kansas University and is from my hometown. We work out, we coach and hangout together. She always pushes me and wants me to be successful. She is always there for me even if it’s not softball related. She makes me want to be a better player,” Sales said.

One of her most memorable moments came against Blackwell last season when she hit the game winning homerun. Sales said her teammates are family and sharing that moment with them was her greatest accomplishment on the field.

“My teammates are family. We always have each others back and would do anything for each other,” Sales said. “Being a good teammate means you’re dedicated. To push and strive for each other to get better. Always having your teammates back on and off the field and supporting each other.” Sales plays multiple positions for coach Jim Johnson and has been called the “hardest working player on the team.” A humbling statement for Sales to hear.

“When I hear that I feel extremely humbled and blessed. It makes me realize all my hard work isn’t going unnoticed. It’s also a reminder that I can’t stop there and must continue to work hard. The work ethic started when I was little, I fell in love with the game and knew I wanted it to be apart of my future. It also comes from my brother. He was constantly working at football and pushed me to work on softball

After high school Sales plans to attend college and play softball on scholarship. She would like to major in sports medicine. DID YOU KNOW FACT:

Sales took gymnastics for six years and her time on the mat has proven helpful playing first base. “Gymnastics taught me the splits, which is helpful when you have to drop down at first base.”

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Character Counts Athlete Lauren Black - Enid Softball

Being a person of good character means a lot of things to a lot of people. For junior fastpitch softball player Lauren Black it’s meaning can be found in the team and her teammates. “Having good character means being a part of something bigger than yourself,” Black said. As a softball player for Enid High School, Black is constantly faced with challenge of walking the line between competitiveness and sportsmanship. “Character comes into play on the field at all times. Positivity, upbeat

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coach Marsha Cusack said of Black. Black loves playing for Enid High School and coach Cusack. “What I love most about playing for Enid is my friends and teammates that I have been playing softball with for many years and honestly, I love being able to play for coach Cusack and being an Enid Pacer. I have played for her for five years now and she has taught me a lot about life in general. I admire her knowledge and dedication to the sport of softball.” After high school Black wants to continue playing softball in college and major in pre-med to ultimately become a Pediatrician or a Pediatric Oncologist.

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Kamber LeForce – Timberlake “I have been involved with showing/helping with animals before I could actually show. Before I was old enough to show in 4-H, I showed my big sisters barrows at jackpots from the age six to eight. I was then able to begin showing swine as my 4-H project when I was nine and have continued to show with the FFA since my 8th grade year. I will have shown pigs for a total of nine years, counting this upcoming year,” LeForce said.

Timberlake High School senior Kamber LeForce joined the FFA in the 8th grade and never looked back. Encouraged by her family to join the FFA, LeForce was familiar with the FFA and 4-H from a young age.

As an 8th grader LeForce received the Star Discovery Award and has made the Opening and Closing Ceremonies team for three years. She’s also been a member of the Shooting Sports team for three years, a member of the Livestock Judging team, served as the 2014-15 Chapter Reporter, the 2015-16

Chapter Vice President and current Vice President.

“One of my biggest accomplishments as an officer was helping the chapter receive their first ever Three-Star National Chapter Award. We received the award in Louisville, KY last October at the National FFA Convention,” LeForce said. Being a member of the FFA has taught LeForce many lessons and has allowed her to develop a work ethic she carries into everyday life.

“I like being a member of the FFA because it has helped me to develop a strong work ethic, high morals, and how to be an effective and influential leader. I live and work on my family’s farm, so FFA has been a part of my life since I was born.”

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Marybel Garcia - Enid High School My coaches have been a big influence on me, they’ve always pushed me to do better and to never give up,” Garcia said.

Her time at Enid High School isn’t quite over. After softball season she will turn her focus to soccer, but she’ll always remember her time as a Lady Pacer once she moves on to college. “The best thing about going to Enid High School is the people. There are so many clubs, groups, and sports you can join and can make so many new friends. After graduation I plan on going to college for soccer, and majoring as a dietitian.”

Senior fastpitch softball and soccer player Marybel Garcia is the Breast Cancer Awareness Female Athlete of the Month. Garcia is a leader on the Lady Pacers fastpitch softball team and head coach Marsha Cusack praised Garcia for being a hard worker, a team leader and one of the top performers on the squad. For Garcia, being around her teammates and being there for one another is important. “I love being around the girls I play with. My teammates mean a lot to me, they are some of my closest friends,” Garcia said.

Her willingness to do whatever the team needs has made her a valuable asset to coach Cusack. As a shortstop and pitcher Garcia has become known for her defense, but when called upon she can also play the outfield. Her biggest moment on the diamond came against John Marshall.

“I pitched against John Marshall and got a no-hitter.

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Deciding who should be on the Enid Mt. Rushmore is like picking your favorite child. It’s nearly impossible. But, we have some up with a solution. One Mt. Rushmore consisting of former greats and one consisting of modern day play-

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Stan West – Enid – September 22, 1926 – January 19, 2005 – Stan West was born in Weatherford, but went to Enid High School. He would go on to play defensive tackle at Oklahoma and was drafted in the first round on the NFL draft in 1950 by the Los Angeles Rams. He played in two Pro Bowls during his eight-year career in

Brent Price the NFL. Coach Bud Wilkinson said West was one of the most talented players he had ever coached. Brent Price – Enid – December 8, 1968 – The younger brother of Mark Price, Brent spent 11 years in the NBA playing for the Washington Bullets, Houston Rockets, Vancouver Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings. During his career he scored 2,481 points with 1,236 assists. In 1992 Price was named 1st team AllBig Eight while at Oklahoma.

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THE BONUS LIST John Holt – Enid – May 14, 1959 – February 13, 2013 – Born in Lawton, Holt played his high school ball at Enid High School. He would go on to play at West Texas A&M and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played there until 1985 before finishing his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts. Lydell Carr – Enid – May 27, 1965 – Considered by many to be the best football player to ever play at Enid High School, Carr made a name for himself with his powerful running style from his fullback position. Carr was a member of the Sooners from 1984-87 with his most productive year coming in ’85 when he scored five touchdowns and rushed for 833 yards.

Jerry Keeling – Enid – August 2, 1939 – Originally from Texas, Keeling moved to Enid and eventually ended up at the University of Tulsa. In 1961 Keeling joined the Calgary Stampeders where he played in the CFL for over ten seasons. In 1973 he joined the Ottawa Rough Riders before ending his playing career with the Hamilton Tiger Cats. Keeling was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Harry Jones – Enid – July 25, 1945 – Jones played his college ball at Arkansas where he received All-American honors in 1966. He joined the Philadelphia Eagles football team in 1967 where he played running back for four seasons.

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Jones would later become an assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh where he coached future Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett. MODERN DAY NOMINEES

Austin Box – Enid – Austin Box certainly deserves mention as one of the modern day players that could make the Mt. Rushmore list. Box did it all at Enid High School and was a difference maker for the Sooners.

Clint Chelf – Enid – Chelf was a pure athlete at Enid High School before heading to Oklahoma State University where he quarterbacked the Cowboys to a 10-3 record in 2013 and threw for 2,169 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Trent Dupy – Enid - Dupy started his high school career at Chisholm High School before transferring to Enid. At the University of Tulsa, Dupy was a fouryear starter and was known for being one of the top centers in the country. He helped the Golden Hurricane win a Conference USA title and a Liberty Bowl win over Iowa State in 2012. Stacy Prammanasudh – Enid – September 23, 1979 – An Enid High School and University of Tulsa grad, Prammanasudh joined the LPGA tour in 2002 and won her first tour event in 2005. She also represented the United States in 2007 as a member of the team that won the Solheim Cup.

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NON-SPORTS MT. RUSHMORE Leon Vance – Enid – August 11, 1916 – July 26, 1944 – Vance served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was awarded the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart for his gallant efforts in France fighting the German army. Vance was a member of the 489th Bombardment Group. Harold Taft – Enid – September 5, 1922 – September 27, 1991 – Known as, “The World’s Greatest Weatherman,” Taft served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He later studied meteorology at the University of Chicago. Taft was part of a small group that made nightly weather reports on television a regular segment.

Angie Debo – Enid – January 30, 1890 – February 21, 1988 – A University of Oklahoma graduate and former Enid High School teacher, Debo authored 13 books including The Rise and Fall of the Choctaw Republic and was later inducted into the Oklahoma and Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame.

Gene Havlick – Enid – March 16, 1894 – May 11, 1959 – Havlick was a film editor and a winner of an Academy Award for his work on the film Lost Horizon. During his 30-year career Havlick worked on more than 100 films and was nominated for three Academy Awards.

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Oklahoma Bible Academy senior Kolton Watkins understands the importance of a good education and the opportunity to insure a bright future for himself as a student at Autry Technology Center. As a varsity football player for OBA, Watkins strives to be the best player at his slot receiver position on offense and at cornerback on defense. But his efforts in athletics do not stop there. “I’m also involved in track and basketball, but I have also played on the summer baseball team and I have been on the bowling team in the past too,” Watkins said. Watkins is not afraid of hard work and is dedicated to his teams and his education. As a student at Autry Tech Watkins wanted to challenge his own boundaries and push himself to have success in the classroom. Watkins decided the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics or OSSM was for him. This program is a oneyear scholastic program requiring students to take classes such as calculus and an assigned physics course each semester. “I believe that it honors God to work hard and I knew that the classes at OSSM were hard classes, and that they would push 18

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me to be the best that I can personally be,” Watkins said. “I want to get my degree in Civil Engineering and improve conditions in developing countries, while also doing Christian ministry in the process.” The faculty at Autry Tech impressed Watkins from day one and their commitment to the student body and their success insures the students leave having learned a skill they will carry with them for life. “The faculty is very nice. They always smile and say hello to the students in the hall. They are passionate about their jobs and challenge us to find a career to be passionate about,” said Watkins. “Autry is a good place to try something new and for someone to get their feet wet if they do not know what they want to do after high school. My favorite thing about Autry is the variety of skills it offers at such a low price. It is a huge blessing to the Enid community.”

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Garrett Padilla & Caleb Roberts

Chatting with Cherokee Caleb Roberts and Garett Padilla are members of the varsity football team at Cherokee High School. We caught up with the pair of defensive ends to find out what makes them tick and what secrets we could get about the team.

Padilla: Caleb.

Roberts: We’ve been teammates for four years.

Roberts: I always use the top of my locker for trash, so probably Garett.

VYPE: How long have you guys been teammates?

Padilla: Yeah, four years.

VYPE: What positions do you play for Cherokee? Roberts: I play tight end and defensive end.

Padilla: I’m a defensive end and guard. VYPE: When you’re not at practice what do you guys enjoy doing?

Roberts: I enjoy hanging out with the guys, hunting, fishing and working on the farm.

VYPE: If we jump in your ride and turn on the radio, what’s the music of choice? Roberts: Country. Padilla: Country.

VYPE: Who has the cleanest locker?

Padilla: Definitely me.

VYPE: What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever heard someone say in the huddle during a game? Roberts: One of our teammates always growls in the huddle. Padilla: We have a teammate that growls.

VYPE: What will you remember most about your time at Cherokee High School?

Padilla: Driving around with friends, hunting, fishing and watching Netflix.

Roberts: All the success the program has had and all the support of our fans. They’re the best in the state.

Roberts: Garett thinks he can, but it’s definitely me.

VYPE: Caleb, tell us one thing about Garett he may not want us to know and Garett same question about Caleb.

VYPE: Lets talk numbers. In the weight room, who benches and squats the most weight?

Padilla: It’s definitely me.

VYPE: Who is faster in the 40? Roberts: I am.

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Padilla: All of the success we’ve had over the years.

Roberts: Garett is scared of the dark.

Padilla: Caleb is terrified of chickens.

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The Face of Courage Mackenzie Golden By Brad Heath VYPE Editor Cherokee student athlete Mackenzie Golden was in a battle for her life and through it all she stayed focused on school and returning to her team. One year later it’s mission accomplished.

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. Your child is diagnosed with cancer. For Jennifer Golden it was her daughter Kenzie and the cancer was AML Leukemia. Last July when the diagnosis came for the student athlete of Cherokee High School the family immediately turned their focus to defeating the cancer. Fall softball was out of the question. Kenzie was hospitalized where she met another softball player from Pauls Valley. The two were in a fight for their

lives. A normal teenage life was put on hold.

Despite the hospital stays and the endless treatments, Kenzie maintained a 4.0 grade point average.

“It has been difficult but she was determined to get back to the real world as soon as she was able,” Jennifer Golden said. Getting back to a normal life included a bone marrow transplant last October, which gave her the chance to beat the leukemia. And beat it she did. The cancer is in remission and that normal teenage life is becoming a reality.

Today Kenzie has returned to the field. She’s a member of the Cherokee cheer squad and the varsity softball team. Six months after her transplant Kenzie was running track and playing slowpitch

softball, while playing for her traveling fastpitch team.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and who better to represent the numerous kids in Oklahoma diagnosed with cancer than Kenzie Golden? Kenzie symbolizes the hope other parents have for their own children battling cancer and serves as a reminder that student athletes like Kenzie Golden are special in many ways. “Her story is one of bravery, determination, and perseverance to overcome cancer. She’s a role model for every teenager facing a battle against cancer,” said Jennifer. Photo By Karen Eckhardt Photography

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Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore of Alva? in the second round of the 1984 draft. Case was All-Big Eight in 1983, made the NFL Pro Bowl in 1988 and was a member of the Super Bowl XXX champion Dallas Cowboys in 1995.

Mitchell Gale Scott Case – Waynoka/Alva – Case was born in Waynoka and started his high school career at Alva High School before transferring to Edmond. Case played college football for Oklahoma and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons

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Mitchell Gale – Alva – Gale started his quarterback journey leading the Alva Goldbugs in high school before moving on to Abilene Christian where he threw 97 touchdowns and over 12,000 career yards as a four-year starter. Gale is a current player in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Jaden Hobbs – Alva – She may only be a few months removed from graduation, but Jaden Hobbs certainly deserves to be in the conversation. Hobbs broke the all time state tournament scoring record as she led Alva to their second state title in two different classifications. She was named Miss Basketball Oklahoma as a senior and is now

Scott Case playing for Oklahoma State University.

Bonnie Stewart – Alva – An Alva product, Stewart would go on to become one of the top basketball players in the country. He would later join Northwest Oklahoma State University where he became a three-sport star from 191519. Stewart was an All-American AAU player and in 1997was inducted into the NWOSU Hall of Fame. Non-Sports Mt. Rushmore

Hugh S. Johnson – Alva – August 5, 1881 – April 15, 1942 – Johnson served as an officer in the U.S. Army

after graduating from West Point and would make the rank of Brigadier General in 1918. Johnson would later write numerous speeches for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Johnson appeared on the cover of Time Magazine as Time’s Man of the Year in 1933.

Harold Keith – Alva – April 8, 1903 – February 24, 1998 – Keith was born in Lambert, but moved to Alva where he attended school at Northwestern State Teachers College (NWOSU). Keith later became the first sports publicist for the University of Oklahoma and was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 1987. Keith is famous for his book, Rifles for Watie, which won him the Newbery Medal in 1958. Jack Ging – Alva – November 30, 1931 – Even though coach has Jack down as an athlete, (which is also correct) we’ve got him down for his acting. Ging has played in movies such as High Plains Drifter with Clint Eastwood, Where the Red Fern Grows. He’s also starred in television shows such as The

has performed her music all over the world. Dusty Horn – Girls Basketball Head Coach Jaden Hobbs Taleasha Conder Zack Theademan Mitchell Gale

Hugh S. Johnson Twilight Zone, The A-Team and The Six Million Dollar Man. Marilyn Mason – Alva – June 29, 1925 – The longest serving faculty member at the University of Michigan, Mason has been on staff for 66 years. She is a concert organist and recording artist and has over 75 original works of art on the organ. She is the first American woman organist to perform at Westminster Abbey and in Egypt. Mason

Jadens career is well documented recently. Taleasha won a gold ball in 2003 and went on to play at OSU. Zack Theademan was a three-sport all-stater, and Mitchell Gale went to play quarterback for Abilene Christian. He had a good career there and is currently playing in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Other names that I heard were Jack Ging who played football for OU and later went on to become an actor. Jackie Echols and Billy Bierschmidt were names that came up a lot when talking to people that know the history of the program.

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Choice Insurance Athlete of the Month Cathy Mapes

Alva High School is full of student athletes with tremendous character, but Cathy Mapes defines what it means to have sportsmanship on the field and sets the example for her peers to follow off the field. For Mapes, leadership means more than being vocal or outspoken. For her it’s a persons actions that speak louder than words.

“A good leader does not have to be loud or outspoken but can lead through their actions. Sometimes a good leader needs to know how to step back and let others take the limelight, but at the same time know when they need to step up and take control to accomplish the goal

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done,” Mapes said.

in the best possible way. A leader should know the overall goal and push everyone to give 110%, so they do not look back thinking there was more that could have been

At Alva High School Mapes is involved in the FFA and serves as Student Council President. She’s also involved with the Key Club, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 4-H, Youth Group, and plays piano. As an athlete she also plays basketball. On the field Mapes is a player that leads by example.

“Good character on the field is always picking your teammates up when they are going through tough times and trusting they will be there for you to do the same. Another good

characteristic to have on the field is always staying positive and helping others keep their head up,” said Mapes. After graduation Mapes will attend Oklahoma State University for four years then medical school where she hopes to eventually become a Pediatrician.

“I feel lucky to be on a team and be able to experience the amazing bond we have developed over the several years. Being close with everyone makes our time spent together more fun to play games or go to practice every night. Many of my best friends are on the team and we have played together all the way back to third grade. My team means so much to me and I am really not looking forward to the season to come to an end. I would do anything for every single person on our team and I know they would all do the same for me. With the endless hours of work, tears, and sweat that we have been through, my team is like a second family to me,” Mapes said.

Character Counts Lexie Shafer Lexie Shafer is a senior at Alva High School and a member of the varsity fastpitch softball and basketball teams.

Shafer has spent much of her young life playing both sports and recalls one of her more memorable moments as a member of last years state title team in basketball.

“Winning state in basketball this past year has to be my most memorable moment in my high school career so far. The excitement never goes away,” Shafer said. “I’ve participated in basketball and softball since I was seven years old.”

After high school her plans include attending a four-year university where she can continue her education and pursue a career in the Chiropractic field. For her commitment to Alva

High School and her teammates, Lexie Shafer is the Holder Drug Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

In the classroom, Shafer carries a 4.0 grade point average and is just as focused on succeeding in the classroom, making her academics a top priority. Shafer points to the influence of her mother as someone that pushes her to do her best.

“My mom has been a huge influence for me. She has always pushed me to be the best that I can be and has taught me how athletes should act on and off the court and field,” Shafer said. And like most athletes she depends on her teammates to pick her up when things are not going as planned.

“My teammates are very important to me. They are always there to pick me up after I make a mistake and celebrate with me when I do something big,” Shafer said.

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Building for championships New and renovated venues at Northwestern grabbing attention in Division II When Northwestern Oklahoma State University made the decision to join the NCAA as a member of Division II, it came with a commitment to give its student-athletes premier facilities to both practice and play. That commitment has led to nearly $8 million in facility upgrades paid for with private dollars. New facilities include a football complex at Ranger Field with large locker rooms, weight training facilities and offices for coaches. The stadium also received a FieldTurf playing surface and a new press box that features three luxury suites. Baseball also got in the act with new clubhouses, dugouts, lights, seating and a FieldTurfinfield at Glass Family Field at Myers Stadium. Even venerable Percefull Fieldhouse, the home of Ranger basketball, is getting a facelift with a new floor, expanded chairback seating and imagery that chronicles the tradition of athletics at Northwestern. It’s never been a greater time to be a Ranger.

Ranger Field (above) and Glass Family Field at Myers Stadium (right) have undergone major renovations that now make them among the best facilities in NCAA Division II.

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Woodward Character Counts Lauren Moore By Ryan Stone/Sports Director K101 & Z92Woodward Woodward Character Counts Award recipient for this month is Lauren Moore. Moore, a senior, is a member of the Woodward fastpitch team this fall and is member of the girls basketball team as well.

Despite everything Moore has been through her coaches still praise her as somebody who does the right things and gives everything that she has to her team and teammates. Lauren has been a tremendous example especially over the last few months as her and her family has been dealing with the death of her dad, Bennie Moore, 64, who passed in July after his battle with pancreatic cancer. Bennie had been sick ever since Lauren started high school. “This whole thing has taught me a lot and it’s taught how to lean on god and trust him,” Lauren said about losing her dad.

Even through the tough times Lauren still feels a responsibility to her teams. “With my team I just feel a lot of responsibility and that I can at this point be a leader to everyone on the team and show them what it looks like to persevere through adversity,” Moore said. Woodward fastpitch coach J. MacArthur had high

praise for Moore.

“She’s exactly what you want when you’re talking about somebody that’s going to represent her family, her faith and her school to the best,” MacArthur said.

Lauren didn’t play fast pitch last season, but returned to the team this fall serving as a pinch hitter and outfielder. Moore hit a home run in her first at bat of the season against Kingfisher.

Lauren was also a member of the Woodward girls’ basketball team this past season when they won the Class 5A state championship.

Though Moore’s dad couldn’t attend many games due to his illness it still brought him joy to see Lauren and the team succeed at such a high level.

“He listened on the radio and after each game I would talk to him and it was really exciting for him to see the joy that I got through that and that I have those girls and the team to go through all of this with me.” Woodward girls basketball coach Kinzie Didier gave Moore one of the highest compliments you’ll ever hear, “if you are fortunate enough to have a daughter, which I am, you hope when your daugh-

ter gets that old that she carries herself and stands for the same types of things that Lauren does,” Didier said, “she lost her dad in July and even how she’s responded in that, she just always cares for other people over herself even in her own time of need and you just hope your own kids would have those same qualities.”

Lauren is involved in many other activities at school including FCA, Pep Club, freshmen mentoring and Boomer readers. She also works a part time job about 20 hours a week at Atwoods. With it being her senior year Lauren has begun thinking about her future. She loves music and Ag so she hopes to do something in one or both of those fields.

Whatever Lauren chooses to do one thing that can’t be mistaken is her character and how deserving she is of this Woodward Character Counts Award.

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Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore of Woodward? Bob Fenimore – Woodward – October 6, 1925 – July 28, 2010. Fenimore was a twotime All-American at Oklahoma A&M. The Chicago Bears drafted Fenimore No.1 overall in the 1947 draft. He entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1972. In 2007 Fenimore was inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame. In 1945 Fenimore finished third in the Heisman Trophy vote. Zach White – Woodward – White was the first Woodward High School state champion

in wrestling winning the 160lb title in 2008. In 2009 he was the state runner-up at 171lbs. He would go on to wrestle at Oklahoma State University.

Kala Bowers – Woodward – Coach Didier is absolutely correct on this one. Bowers makes the Woodward Mt. Rushmore for her dominant play at Woodward and her transition into the college game. Bowers averaged nearly 20 points per game in high school. Lizzie Brenner – Woodward – Since her All-State senior season at Woodward High School, Brenner received numerous honors while playing for the University of Central Oklahoma. In 2007-08 Brenner was the Lonestar Conference Player of the Year and as a freshman in 2005-06 she was named Freshman of the Year.

George Halas & Bob Fenimore Oklahoma Girls Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. Hobbs also played for Colorado and Arkansas. Lindsey Van Dorn certainly deserves more credit for being an important part of that great run in the early 2000’s. She helped Woodward extend their record to 100-5. Van Dorn would go on to play at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Chad Mead was the star of the 1994 football team, he also played basketball and baseball. Mead went to Ole Miss for baseball and later transferred to Oklahoma. Bob Fenimore or “The Blonde Bomber,” played for the Chicago Bears and was the first two-time All-American at Oklahoma A&M.

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High Plains Tech Athlete of the Month Dillion Clingenpeel Senior varsity football player Dillion Clingenpeel plays on the defensive line for the Boomers and in the spring he turns his talents to the golf course. As a student athlete Clingenpeel was looking for something more out of his senior year and enrolling at High Plains Technology Center gave him that opportunity. He found interest in the welding program and decided to pursue it as a possible career in the future. “I got involved after hearing what a great program HPTC is and how great their staff is. I seek to move forward with my welding career and someday maybe support a family with it or maybe just as a hobby,” Clingenpeel said.

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High Plains Tech instructor Tracy Borden takes a big interest in the success of the program and for students like Clingenpeel it pushes him to do his best. “Tracy Borden is a great teacher. He doesn’t just give you the answer he makes you think and use creativity,” Clingenpeel said. Clingenpeel said he would definitely recommend High Plains Tech and the welding program to future students, especially if you enjoy hard work. His hard work and dedication to completing a task translates to the football field. As a defensive tackle Clingenpeel is focused on

getting to the opposing teams quarterback. “When I’m playing football the only thing I have to worry about is the guy on the other side of the ball,” said Clingenpeel. But when asked, which do you love more; welding or sacking the quarterback his response was priceless. “I love sacking the quarterback and welding him in a box.”

Persistent, Dedicated & Committed to Winning The Woodward varsity cheer squad is under the leadership of Kala Mead has made a clear decision to compete and become one of the best cheer programs in the state.

Head coach Kala Mead and assistant coach Angie Lehman have brought an attitude of winning to the varsity cheer squad at Woodward High School. That attitude spills over into everything they do, from practice to routine prep. Now a Co-Ed squad, coach Mead is excited to have the power for the big throws, which are always crowd pleasers.

“This team is packed with power! We are not only doing daring and powerful group stunts that are harder than ever before, but we are also one of the best high schools in the state when it comes to Co-Ed stunts. We are extremely blessed to have seven guys on our cheerleading squad,” coach Mead said. Co-captains McKeleigh Estep and Moices Corona are both driven to take the vision from coach Mead and turn it into a great routine for state. Team Members

Seniors – Shayln Borth, Preston Estep, Brynna Fowler, Ashtyn Lehman, Caro-

line Noreuil, Bailee Waibel, Samantha Wreath.

Juniors – Britney Brzoticky, Kari Castor, Jordan Cepero, Moices Corona, McKeleigh Estep, Miriam Hernandez, Joseph Holloway, Trevis Lee, Angel Morales, Macy Newman, Kaley Patterson, Leslie Smith, Kelsey Swindle, Alex Weems, Malory Wride. Sophomores – Celycee Alvarez, Harlee Newby, Jessalynn Russell. Freshmen – Justyn Sandoval, Sydney Trenary, Hayley Waddle, Savannah Whitten.

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3 Keys For Seiling To Win Gold Seiling’s last state title came in Jasetin Nelson 1988 when they defeated Ringling, 37-8 to win the Class A gold ball. Could 2016 be the year the Wildcats add another piece of hardware to the trophy case?

Seiling entered the 2016 season ranked No.2 overall in a loaded Class B that features the likes of Davenport, Dewar, Alex and district rival Laverne. Laverne is the final game of the regular season and should settle the district. We’ve identified three things the Wildcats need to accomplish if they are going chase a gold ball this season. 1. Depend On The Seniors

Head coach Brian Haynie told VYPE Magazine the seniors need to, “continue to build on the previous three seasons.” Running back Jasetin Nelson, receiver Jonah White and tight end Colby Thurber are just a few of the seniors this team must lean on for leadership and production. Nelson is a VYPE Top 100 player and is in the running for the Mr. Football Oklahoma Award. 2. Limit The Mistakes

Easy one right? Sometimes easier said than done. Coach Haynie said the team must clean things up if they’re going to have a chance. In their first game against Sharon-Mutual on the road there was simply too much laundry on the field for coach Haynie.

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“We played very sloppy in terms of execution. We had nine penal2016 Woodwards Hometown Quarterly-Spring ties; two or three negated touchdowns and we had four turnovers. In order to go as far as we should we must clean up our game. AllWofford of the Errol mistakes are correctable though,” coach Haynie said. 3. Stay Healthy

Another no-brainer, but it’s key in every championship run.

“With the schedule we have we must stay healthy and improve every week,” said Haynie. Players like Cole Shuck at receiver and linebackers Josiah Nipper and Brock Hedrick will play key roles in the overall success and their health after a tough regular season schedule will be most important. Ultimately we all know these points are crucial to every team’s success, but when you have the players and the staff to get the job done these keys are amplified. Look for the Wildcats to control what they can and be prepared for that sudden change if it happens. And when they do don’t be surprised if the championship talk ramps up just in time for Turkey Day. 34

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Senior varsity cheerleader Jacee Thacker is the Gore’s Travel Plaza Athlete of the Month. Thacker has been in varsity cheerleading for two years and competitive cheer for one. During that time Thacker has continued to train and progress into one of the top cheerleaders on the

squad for head coach Jennifer Hedges. She’s also developed into a leader on the squad and someone the team can count on for direction and guidance.

“To be a good teammate you have to encourage each other and be there every practice and make cheerleading a priority,” Thacker said. Coach Hedges said this year’s squad had an excellent mix of new members and returning veterans that provide leadership to the group, including seniors like

Thacker.

“This squad primarily consists of new and enthusiastic girls; however, the veterans are fantastic leaders, so we will have a very good year,” said coach Hedges.

After graduation Thacker plans to try out for the cheer squad at the university she decides to attend. For her commitment to Seiling High School, her education and the success of the varsity cheer squad, Jacee Thacker is the Gore’s Travel Plaza Athlete of the Month.

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Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore of Kingfisher? Joe Redington – Kingfisher – February 1, 1917 – June 24, 1999 – Redington was born in Kingfisher and lived there until the age of six. Known as the “Father of the Iditarod,” Redington later served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Sill. In 1948 he moved to Alaska and started Knik Kennels, which led to the eventual sponsorship of a dog sled race, now called the Iditarod.

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Curtis Lofton Sol Butler – Kingfisher – March 3, 1895 – December 1, 1954 – Solomon “Sol” Butler was a track and field star who competed in the 1920 summer Olympics. He also played in the NFL for the Hammond Pros and several other teams as a running back and quarterback. In 1925 Butler played pro baseball in the Negro Leagues and served in the U.S. Army during WWI.

Curtis Lofton – Kingfisher – June 2, 1986 – Lofton was a consensus All-American in 2007 while at OU and spent eight years in the NFL. During that time he played for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and the Oakland Raiders. In 2007 Lofton was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

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“There have been hundreds of athletes who were great players and individuals that have gone on and become great citizens. Many have fought in wars, became outstanding business and service professionals. One such example would be State Senator Darcy Jech. I’ve been fortunate to coach a lot of them.” Kingfisher Fast Facts The town is named for a man who had several landmarks in the 1800’s. His name was King Fisher.

Kingfisher was originally on the Chisholm Trail and a statue of Jesse Chisholm is located downtown.

Speaking of statues, Sam Walton has a statue with him and his dog in front of Wal-Mart. Sam and Bud Walton were both born in Kingfisher. Kingfisher High School has 14 state titles to its credit. Girls basketball-4, Cheerleading-3, Football-2, Girls golf-3, One Act-1, Boys track-1.

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Kingfisher Athlete of the Month Haley Payne

Senior Haley Payne has proved to be a valuable asset to the Kingfisher cheer squad this season and for her efforts and the efforts of her teammates, the Lady Jackets are headed to state. Payne was nominated for All-American during Kingfisher’s NCA camp and has shown leadership skills all season. According to coach Tiffanie Barnett, Payne has, “continually spread words of encouragement to the team this season.”

Payne is known for her work ethic and pushing herself in practice. She’s constantly working on her jumps and tumbling. “She is the type that during a break she is still pushing herself. This being my first year as the Kingfisher cheer coach, Haley has always been one to stand out,” coach Payne said.

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A member of First Baptist Church, Payne also plays on the varsity soccer team and made the Principals Honor Roll. She also involved with the Mercy Hospital Governing Board.

Her involvement in school activities does not stop with sports. Payne splits her time between STUCO, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Native American Club. Payne is an excellent example of a student athlete taking advantage of all the opportunities afforded to her and someone that works hard for her teammates and the overall success of the program.

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