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Megan Molinsky – Edmond North High School Edmond North senior cheerleader Megan Molinsky recently helped the Lady Huskies win both a regional title and the Class 6A state title. Molinsky also was a big reason why North won the academic state championship.

Carrying a 3.9 grade point average Molinsky is currently taking four different AP classes including AP Government, AP Spanish, AP English Literature and AP Statistics. Molinsky also has taken four other AP classes in the previous two years and says her favorite subject is English

because she has always loved reading and writing.

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Athlete of the month

Ashton England – Deer Creek High School Deer Creek Lady Antlers sophomore cross country runner Ashton England recently finished in third place overall at the Class 5A girls cross country state meet with a time of 19:40.6. That effort was enough to help the Lady Antlers to an overall team state championship as they beat out second place Tahlequah by 50 points.

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first place at the regional meet in Norman with a time of 20:23. England also finished third at the conference meet with a time of 19:39.8 and sixth at the prestigious Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater with a time of 20:25.

For her efforts throughout the year and especially in the final month of the season Ashton England is the Edmond Athlete of the Month.

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Youth basketball training expert AJ Hawkins is a former professional basketball player who has played around the world and has been trained and developed by many talented coaches around the country in both the collegiate and professional arena. He founded AJ Hawkins Basketball for youth basketball players to increase their basketball skills and abilities. As a trainer he specializes in individual, group and team basketball training for players in 3rd -12th grade and at all skill levels. He focuses on the individual development required for each player to achieve his or her specific goals. His training regimen is tailored to each individual's needs and executed to improve their overall game. He is also a trainer and coach for the Oklahoma Swarm Basketball Club. Some of the athletes that Hawkins has worked with are Jaden Hobbs

who plays for state champion Alva. She was 2013-2014 3A Player of the Year and an OSU commit. Paige Serup of Edmond Memorial, who is getting recruited by Louisiana Lafayette, ORU, and Tulsa. Others local athletes that have been working with coach Hawkins is Abbie Winchester, a 6'1” post player from Heritage Hall, Jakree Holmes who attends Edmond North and Dylan Fix, Stillwater’s leading scorer.

Coach Hawkins said, “Basketball has greatly impacted who I am today and the values that I hold myself accountable to were greatly shaped by the discipline and dedication that basketball requires.

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For that reason, I am passionate to train and work with today’s youth. I want to help them not only to become better athletes but better individuals. My goal is for them to be successful at anything they do, and hopefully get the rewards that I was able to receive through basketball and maximize every opportunity that comes their way.” He has individual, group and team training available. Individual training consists of tailored

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Character is a combination of qualities that distinguishes one person or group from another. VYPE celebrates achievements of local high school athletes by presenting the monthly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Character Counts Award.â&#x20AC;? Edmond Santa Fe senior cheerleader is a captain on the Lady Wolves squad and is described by head cheer coach Myka Storie as a great leader. Recently Tully helped her squad to a spot at the Class 6A state competition. Outside of cheer Tully is involved with several organizations at Santa Fe including National Honor Society, the Freshman Mentors program and the ACE (Achieving Classroom Excellence) Program.

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After high school Tully said she plans on attending the University of Oklahoma and pursuing a degree in biochemistry. After obtaining her degree Tully hopes to then attend medical school and become an oncologist.

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Congratulations and good luck to all Casady student athletes.

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Members of Casady’s senior class are hitting the fields and courts this fall with an estimated 25 percent preparing to participate in collegiate athletics. Colleges and universities interested in the class of 2015 crop of Cyclone student-athletes include Clemson University, Colorado School of Mines, Kansas State University, Iowa State University, Oklahoma State University, Rhodes College, Tulsa University, UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Oklahoma and the University of Southern California. Sports recruited for include baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, track and field, soccer, volleyball and wrestling.

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Moore Norman Tech Athlete of the Month Regan Credicott – Moore High School

At Moore Norman Credicott is studying physical therapy by taking the Therapeutic Services class. Credicott said that she first got interested in Moore Norman after hearing they had a good physical therapy class and hearing good things from her friends who had attended Moore Norman in the past. Now Credicott is the one recommending Moore Norman to anyone that will listen. Moore senior and MNTC Therapeutic Services student Regan Credicott applies pads for tens unit therapy to Norman North senior and classmate Jacob Wines.

On the pitch Regan Credicott is a talented athlete for the Moore Lady Lions who can play anywhere on the field. And while Moore fans may know her as a jack of all trades type of player Credicott is also working to better herself and further her education at Moore Norman Technology Center.

“Yes I definitely recommend it! And I recommend they start their junior year. I wish I had started my junior year,” Credicott said. “You make more friends from other schools and everyone is willing to help you out.” After high school Credicott plans to use the classes she is taking at Moore Norman and attend college to pursue her career in the physical therapy field. Credicott added that she feels like taking classes at Moore Norman will give her a good start on that.

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Norman Academic Athlete of the Month

Jessie Barrett - Norman North High School

Jessie Barrett is a varsity cheerleader and is the Norman Academic Athlete of the Month. Jessie recently competed with her cheer squad at the state competition on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. Jessie is a part of the Student Council. Key Club, Rotary Club and the Spanish Club. Her role on the student council is the S.P.U.D. chair. Jessie also takes AP English 4 while carrying a 3.87 GPA. “Right now my dream is to go to Oklahoma State University and be a part of their cheerleading team and major in Human Resource Management,” Jessie said. But her first priority is finding a balance between cheer and her schoolwork. “I try not to let cheer overtake school work, or vice versa. I make sure I have enough time during the day to finish my homework, even if that means I have to stay up late.” Jessie Barrett is an excellent example of a student-athlete who balances school work with sports, while participating in several clubs and activities at school. For her commitment to Norman North and her team, Jessie Barrett is the Norman Academic Athlete of the Month.

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Bailey Talmadge Norman How long have you been involved with FCA? I have been involved in FCA for six years.

Who influenced you to join? My friends in middle school got me to join but I've stayed close to the program because my 7th grade year a speaker talked about how hard it is to stay connected without good people around you.

How has FCA made an impact in your life on and off the field? FCA has got me close to other athletes at my school and other schools athletes, giving me a larger athletic support group. How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete? I feel like my belief in God has helped me because I believe God gives me strength to run and he is always running with me.

What is your favorite Bible verse and why? I Corinthians 9:26, Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly & Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through him who gives me strength.

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Serithia Hawkins Southmoore High School

Serithia Hawkins is a senior at Southmoore High School where she plays varsity basketball for the Lady Cats. Over her high school career Hawkins has amassed several awards including an All-State Honorable Mention, Freshmen Newcomer of the Year, a two-time VYPE Top 100 selectee, and a second team All-State selection. Classroom work is just as important to Hawkins as basketball. She carries a 3.3 GPA and is looking forward to graduating and attending college at the University of Houston. “I gave a verbal commitment to the University of Houston to play basketball. My family and my coaches are a big reason I get to play college basketball.” Family is very important to Hawkins and she credits her Mom for always supporting her. “My mom never gives up on me. She’s always there for me when I need her.” Hawkins is looking forward to playing her senior year at Southmoore. “We’re excited for the season to start. We love playing good teams and especially Westmoore. We grew up together and when we get on the court each one of us wants to show who’s the better team.” For her commitment to Southmoore High School, her family and teammates, Serithia Hawkins is your Character Counts award winner.

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held on Nov. 8 in Wichita, Kan. OC should be among the favorites at the NCCAA Championship in Houghton, N.Y., on Nov. 15.

Three Oklahoma Christian teams figure to be in the running for national championships during a busy fall season on the OC campus. OC’s men’s cross country team has won two national titles in the past three years (2011 NAIA, 2012 NCCAA) and was fourth at the NCCAA meet last year. The Eagles have plenty of proven, experienced runners returning this fall, including junior Bryant Keirns, who was the Heartland Conference individual runner-up before earning NCCAA All-America honors in 2013, and junior Timothy Zuercher, who was an NCCAA AllAmerican in the 10,000 meters in track and field this past May. The Eagles, coached by Wade Miller, were picked by Heartland Conference coaches as the preseason favorite and will look to again finish first in the league meet, which will be

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Under coaches David Lynn and Greg Lynn, OC’s golf programs are routinely among the nation’s finest at the smallcollege level. OC’s men have finished in the top four at a national tournament (either NAIA or NCCAA) for each of the past 15 academic years and won national titles in 2009 (NAIA), 2011 (NAIA) and 2012 (NCCAA).

The Eagles have three returning standouts this season. Junior Sam Johnston is a two-time NCAA Division II and NCCAA All-America pick who already has won four individual titles. Senior Jared Consoli earned NAIA AllAmerica honors as a sophomore in 2012 and is back after a redshirt season, while senior Trey Payne finished in the top five in his

final two tournaments last spring. OC received votes in the preseason NCAA Division II coaches’ poll.

OC’s women also have established a track record of success, finishing in the top two in 13 tournaments and winning seven individual titles during the program’s first three seasons of competition. OC was second in the NCCAA women’s tournament in 2012 and third last year.

The Lady Eagles have seven players with starting experience on their roster. OC is led by senior Anna Arrese Cortadellas, a three-time All-American who has earned national player-ofthe-week honors from either the NAIA or NCCAA 12 times. Another senior, Catherine Odgers, was an NCCAA All-American in 2012. Junior Audrey Meisch won a tournament last year and sophomores India Matthews, Allison Sell and Dana Todd all started every tournament in 2013-14. Junior Alyssa Schneider also has started at times for the Lady Eagles.

Canadian Valley Tech Athlete of the Month Chandler Garrett - Mustang High School Mustang junior quarterback Chandler Garrett has been lighting up defenses all season long and in the process has guided the Broncos to a 7-3 overall record and a spot in the Class 6A-I playoffs.

So far this year Garrett has completed 167 of 276 pass attempts for 2,156 yards and 18 touchdowns. Don’t think you can just drop eight in coverage against Garrett though. The junior has also

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coaches shook hands and both teams met in the middle of the field to pray.

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Southern Nazarene University head softball coach Tere Webber now considers Van Hedrick her brother. The North Central Texas College athletic director and head softball coach has been in her thoughts and prayers every single day since Sept. 26.  It was on that day that the NCTC softball team was at SNU in Bethany, Okla., to scrimmage Webber’s team. After the scrimmage ended, the two

What happened just a few hours after that changed everyone’s life. The NCTC bus was hit by an 18-wheeler that crossed a grassy median in Southern Oklahoma, killing four Lady Lion softball players and injuring a dozen others, along with Coach Hedrick.

While the tragic accident has resonated with people around the country, it hit close to home for Webber, who has been a coach at SNU for almost two decades. She remembers the NCTC players she had seen play on that Sept. 26 day. When she heard about the accident, she immediately thought of the girls she had seen on her field just a few hours before. In late October, Webber and Asst.

Coach Brian Madden made the trip from Bethany to Gainesville to visit with Coach Hedrick and present NCTC President Dr. Brent Wallace a check for $20,000 to go to a family benefit fund the school set up in the days after the crash. “Southern Nazarene University and North Central Texas College will be forever linked,” Dr. Wallace said. “We are overwhelmed by the generosity offered to our Lady Lions and their families by SNU, and would like to express our sincere appreciation for their gift.”   “It’s just the softball world,” she explained when asked why her team wanted to raise money for the NCTC families. “It had such a huge effect on everyone that you just want to support in some way, somehow to make it easier.” www.nctc.edu www.snu.edu

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Midwest City’s winning But the Bombers aren’t just a recipe of hard-nosed one-trick pony. Coach Darrell running and stingy defense Hall continues to implement a allowed the Bombers to passing game to compliment finish in second place of the ground attack behind 6A-II District 2. quarterback Brendan Brown. The team averages 103.8 yards The Bombers (7-2, 5-1) a game through the air. won seven-straight games in the middle of the season While the offense has outscoring opponents by a continued to improve game combined 233-75. Overall after game it is on defense that the Bombers’ only setbacks the Bombers find their identity. came at the hands of Tulsa Allowing just an average of Washington and Lawton. In 41.7 rushing yards per game the first game of the season and 76 passing yards a game Midwest City fell to Booker the Bombers make opponents Brendan Brown T. 17-12 in a hard fought fight for every yard. game and then in the final Now as the playoffs approach game of the regular season the Bombers are getting set Lawton edged the Bombers by a score of 24-22. to host a very tough Sand Springs team that went Midwest City has been at their best when they 7-3 in the regular season losing only to Guthrie, have been able to rely on their run-heavy offense. Booker T. and Bixby. The Bombers average 275 rush yards per game.

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Braden Hudson - Putnam City High School Braden Hudson is a junior at Putnam City where he’s the starting quarterback for the Pirates. This season Hudson has thrown for 1,837 yards and 16 touchdowns in the regular season. Throughout the season Hudson has shown leadership and toughness on the field that has frustrated opponents all season. Two of his favorite targets this season were Chris Pogi and Drey Christon. Hudson led the team in big wins over Putnam City West, Edmond Memorial and Norman.

Steven Stallings - Putnam City West High School Senior Steven Stallings is the starting quarterback for the Putnam City West Patriots. Stallings and the Patriots have fought hard this season and despite a lack of some success on the field, the Patriots are improving. Stallings, also known as an excellent basketball player, is excited for the start of basketball season, but said he is proud of his football teammates and the effort they gave this season. “Everyone worked hard this season. I’m proud of my teammates. They’re going to get batter and we’ll be better in basketball this year.”

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McGuinness Academic Athlete of the Month Conor Maguire

Exceeding expectations is nothing new for Bishop McGuinness junior Conor Maguire. The Irish inside linebacker is a leader in a young defense that shows maturity beyond its age. As one of the team’s few veterans, Maguire leads by example by making smart decisions on the field and focusing on team success. His classroom success is exceptional. Maguire’s rigorous class load is composed of AP English and U.S. History, as well as Pre-AP Chemistry, Latin and Calculus. Despite a harsh schedule, his hard work pays off with a 3.9 GPA. Maguire displays leadership skills not only on the gridiron, but also as an active participant in student council.

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After high school Maguire said he plans to attend Loyola University Chicago. Maguire said he was “born to be in Chicago,” pointing out his middle name, Wrigley, is taken from the Chicago Cubs’ home field.

It is endurance that leads Bishop McGuinness sophomore Charlotte Edmonds to success. She is a key member of the school’s cross country team, who currently is in a tight battle with Deer Creek for the top of the girl’s Class 5A ranking. Edmonds’ best time in the 5K race is 20 minutes and 48 seconds, a full 30 seconds less than at the beginning of the season. She is part of a Bishop McGuinness team that is arguably the most complete team not only in 5A, but in all of Oklahoma. Not one runner sticks out above the rest. All are reliable and well versed in the mechanics of running. They compete as a team, not as individuals.

Edmonds’ class load is composed of AP World History and Pre-AP Chemistry, Algebra II and English II. Despite the challenge, she maintains a 3.85 GPA. She has yet to make final plans for life after high school. She is currently focused on school and running.

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