VYPE Southwest Oklahoma June 2015 by Austin Chadwick

M AY- J U N E 2 0 1 3

VYPEOK.COM

Athlete theYear of

S C H O L A R S H I P

Athlete of the Month Bank SNB has teamed up to grant a $1,000 Scholarship to be presented in the June issue of VYPE. Here is how it will work: • Each month, VYPE will take nominations for an Athlete of the Month and a boy or girl will be elected the Bank SNB Athlete of the Month. This will be a chance for boys and girls of all sports to be recognized for their performances. • Nominees can be mailed to Oklahoma@VYPE. com. Give the nominee’s name, school, sport and reasons you believe the athlete should be awarded the scholarship. • The nominees will need to be seniors this season but keep in mind that their accomplishments as juniors will be taken into consideration as well. • Each monthly recipient will be a candidate for the scholarship that will be awarded in June. • All sports will be eligible to have a nomination. • The male and female athletes who are chosen each month will have a pictured bio, highlighting their accomplishments, placed on this page. Nominees will be profiled in VYPE magazine, but it is not necessary to be profiled in order to win the scholarship.

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

Bank SNB Scholar Athlete of the Month Chloe Reyes - Chickasha High School We first met Chloe Reyes in the August issue of VYPE Magazine when she was nominated for the Bank SNB Scholar Athlete of the Month as a member of the varsity volleyball team. Since then Reyes has achieved many of her goals including being named the class Valedictorian and winning the $1,000 scholarship from Bank SNB. Her vision and focus clearly created the chemistry needed to achieve these goals. “My plans for the fall include attending the University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, California to study Criminal Justice.” Reyes is the perfect example of what can be achieved by student-athletes when they set their goals and strive toward greatness. Congratulations to Chloe Reyes of Chickasha High School for being named the Bank SNB Scholar Athlete of the Year!

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Trinity Media Group, LLC 12330 E. 60th St. • Tulsa, OK 74146 All rights reserved. Publisher Austin Chadwick • Editorial Director Brad Heath • Director of Operations Rod Coulter Three Rivers Director Bill Huddleston • Editor at Large Kyle Kendrick • Oklahoma Sales Director Roscoe Migloire Associate Editor Cal Ross • Sales Executive Gary Noske • Partner Mark Rodgers Contributing Writers Bill Huddleston, Brad Heath, Kyle Kendrick, Sarah James, Hailey Williams, Natascha Mercadante Contributing Photographers Christy Lindley, Holly Hackler, Brad Heath, Mark Emmons Photography, Erica Lee Photography, Jennifer Curliss, Vickie Tincher, Brett Rojo, Bill Huddleston Contact Information Website: www.VYPEOK.com • Phone: 918.495.1771 • Fax: 918.495.1787 VYPE is published monthly by Trinity Media Group, LLC. Reproductions in whole or in part without permission are prohibited.

29 | Duncan Lady Demons Tennis

9 | All-VYPE The spring All-VYPE teams are announced in this issue for baseball, soccer, track, slow-pitch, golf and tennis.

12 | Weatherford Baseball The Eagles enjoyed a successful regular season and fought their way into the state tournament.

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

The Lady Demons claimed another state title with a convincing win in OKC during the 2015 state tournament.

33 | Plainview Track A season to remember was capped off with a Class 4A team title for the boys at the state track meet in Moore.

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY TEAMS

(580) 250-4500

Teamwork is critical to success in sports, helping one another to achieve victory. Arvest is proud to team up with our local schools and communities to help support students and teachers. Local involvement, local management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arvest Bank.

arvest.com

9 locations in Southwest Oklahoma to serve you, most open 8 to 8! Lawton 4330 NW Cache Rd 2622 W Gore 5201 SW Lee 2902 E Gore

Duncan 729 W Main St 2203 N Hwy 81 Elgin 7438 US Hwy 277

Chickasha 1927 S 4th Street Walters 924 W Missouri

Member FDIC

All-VYPE

Spring Sports All-VYPE Baseball Pitcher: Dakota McGrory – Navajo Garret Curry – Sterling Legend Smith – Binger-Oney Brooks Pond – Weatherford Brock Henderson – Chickasha

Catcher: Dillon Wright – Sterling Jake Womack – Chickasha Baylor Watkins – Weatherford Infield: Braden Box – Navajo Jace Fixico – Binger-Oney Spencer Ard – Weatherford Caden Wyer – Clinton Outfield: Ty Woolbright – Sterling Rhett Barber – Weatherford Dany Ruiz – Clinton Utility: Colby Sweeney – Binger-Oney Braden Johnson – Sayre Cody Milligan – Binger-Oney Brayden Belden – Chickasha Brock Henderson – Chickasha Tanner White – Lookeba-Sickles

Jake Womack Chickasha 6

VYPEOK.COM

Grace Merrifield Elk City

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

All-VYPE Track

GIRLS Kiondra Knight – Altus Callie Goombi – Anadarko Kassidy Williams – Anadarko Jerni Self – Cache Shantel Hayden – Chickasha Tamia Basks – Chickasha Jaycie Brown – Chickasha Tawn Neidy – Chickasha Hanna Fergason – Chickasha Kaylee Oyler – Clinton Kylee Isbell – Cordell Addison Kleiwer – Cordell Berkley Price – Cordell Mckenna Morley – Cordell Caitlyn Welch – Cordell Hallie Sewell – Cordell Skylar Standokes – Duncan Rebecca Brewer – Duncan Kennedy Stewart – Duncan Madison Bowles – Duncan Rachel Dickens – Duncan Sydney Ellis – Eisenhower Ashley Pletcher – Eisenhower Chase McCain – Eisenhower Mariah Leonard – Eisenhower Laci Turner – Elgin Maddi Csaszar – Elgin Shawnia Christensen – Elmore City Mackenzie Thornton – Frederick Kali Martin – Hobart Abbie Winchester – Marietta Mallory Sykora – Marietta Shayna Throckmorton – Marlow Brooke Morriston – Marlow Kelsee Morriston – Marlow Keyanna Reeves – Mt. ViewGotebo Erin Cheek – Ninnekah Kyleigh Norris – Plainview Victoria Archer – Plainview Payton Brewster – Plainview Andrea Hutchings – Plainview Rebecca Wright – Plainview Madeline Jacobi – Sterling Alyssa Masoner – Waurika Makynna Koper – Weatherford

BOYS James McBrayer – Altus Spencer Dearman – Anadarko Tyler Taylor – Burns Flat-Dill City Cash Hayes – Colcord Will Farris – Colcord Matthew Farris – Colcord Brandon Harper – Colcord Thomas Taylor – Colcord Caleb Crites – Colcord Braden Ledford – Comanche Mason Bivens – Duncan Connor Roddy – Duncan Rico Bussey – Eisenhower Romeo Harvey – Eisenhower Dante Thorne – Eisenhower Alex Sauerwein – Elgin Seth Argo – Fox Deyone Miller – Frederick Trenton McGee – Healdton Tahvey Timmons – Hobart Ju’wan Nugent – Hobart Chris rangel – Hobart T.J. McMurray – Hobart Kalin Sadler – Lawton Trey Curry – Lawton Jair Thomas – Lawton Darreyl Patterson – Lawton Marcheenan Hair – Lawton Clevon Wright – Lawton Sammy Bernard – Lindsay Cooper Savage – Lindsay Adonis McGee – Lone Grove Marshall Zabonik – Lone Grove Jacquez Henderson – MacArthur Lorenzo West – MacArthur Walter Neil – MacArthur Devontrae Young – MacArthur Nathan Crowson – Marlow Braeden Odell – Marlow Dean Howard – Marlow Patrick Kelly – Marlow Marcus Mercer – Marlow Kris MaCarley – Marlow Hector Bullock – Marlow Trey Willoughby – Maysville Hunter Jones – Minco Aaron Buckmaster – Ninnekah Chris Hamilton – Plainview Jackson Daube – Plainview McCain Rawlings – Ryan Treyvon Gettens – Snyder Mason Boyd – Waurika Dyllan Haworth – Weatherford Cooper Morlan – Weatherford

Southwest OK All-VYPE Soccer Boys Cooper Mosley – Chickasha Cole Young – Chickasha Sterling Claphan – Chickasha Cade Knutson – Weatherford Logan Hughey – Weatherford Ever Pereira – Weatherford Gabriel Martinez – Clinton Robert Gordon – Clinton Abel Gutterez – Clinton Travis Aday – Lawton MacArthur Kyle Ruff – Lawton MacArthur Girls Kirsten Eustece – Weatherford Oakley Winters – Weatherford Brooklyn Bell – Weatherford Tara Arnold – Chickasha Ashley Owens – Chickasha Kayla Branch – Chickasha Grace Merrifield – Elk City Hannah Burks – Elk City Jasmine Cardenas – Clinton Keke Sutton – Clinton

All-VYPE Slow-Pitch Pitcher: Kailee Orr – Washington Jordyn Clark – Mangum Hollie Johnson – Cache

Catcher: Seryna Albert – Binger-Oney Infield: Laurie Derrico – Sterling Dagan Lampkin – Washington Katlynn Huckaby – Mangum Shelby Riggs – Binger-Oney Outfield: Brittany Ball – Washington Maddie Norman – Mangum Holly Hoffman – Binger-Oney Abigail LaValley – Elk City Utility: Brooke Rains – Washington McKensi Laughlin – Mangum Randi Hamilton – Cache Erica Odom – Elk City Torei Manning – Elk City Karly Murray – Hinton

All-VYPE Tennis GIRLS Taylor Landes – Altus Alex Unah – Anadarko Lexi Toles – Anadarko Bianca Morales – Anadarko Tayra Ward – Anadarko Adriana Valverde – Clinton Ana Escobedo – Clinton Reagan Cabaniss – Clinton Alex Bowers – Duncan Carly Kirkland – Duncan Jordan Clauson – Duncan Addie Watkins – Duncan Mckenzie Rains – Duncan Logan Churchman – Duncan Hannah Carter – Eisenhower Christina Schutz – Eisenhower Parker Clement – Eisenhower Simran Demla – Eisenhower Katie Farmer – Eisenhower Carley Thomas – Eisenhower Madison Rosette – Elk City Regan Loyd – Elk City Bridget DeLeon – Elk City Hannah Anderson – Elk City Jobee White – Frederick

BOYS Edy Perez – Anadarko A.J. Reyes – Anadarko Anthony Miller – Anadarko Jesus Moreno – Anadarko Gianni Mauta – Chickasha Michael Nguyen – Clinton Bryce Wolters – Clinton Hayden Pettigrew – Duncan Fisher Anderson – Duncan Grant Braught – Duncan Lane Presswood – Duncan Noah Mcghghy – Duncan Ross Pipkin – Duncan Joseph Albert – Elk City Mark Coffey – Elk City Micah Fike – Lawton Ryan Rogers – Purcell Kievan Embree – Purcell Austin Nation – Purcell Jack Scrutchins – Purcell Adeas Old Crow – Weatherford

All-VYPE Golf

Boys Hunter Laughlin – Mangum Tyler Miller – Amber-Pocasset Mike Robinson – Sayre Cody Reed – Elmore City-Pernell Kyle Ray – Walters Mark Fink – Hinton Cooper Little – Plainview Tyler Neher – Plainview Carson Seals – Plainview Dakota Hicks – Marlow Zac Strader – Plainview Patrick Clowe – Plainview Quade Cummins – Weatherford Cody Burrows – Chickasha Logan Gore – Elk City Ryan Stark – Weatherford Carsen Hogstad – Duncan Milton Pebeahsy – Altus

Girls Brooklyn Bartling – Velma-Alma Sierra Holden – Fletcher Tracey McGill – Turner Valerie Seurer – Hinton Delana Holden – Fletcher Shelby O’Dell – Turner Katie Finley – Plainview Brittany Bowles – Marlow D.A. Smith – Plainview Brittnee Altic – Cache Jamie Bonnarens – Cache Kelcee Millican – Elk City Daphane Jacobs – Chickasha Elizabeth Hargis – Ardmore Bayleigh Johnson – Lawton Macarthur Kayla Witt – Duncan Whitney Hall – Duncan Sam Peters – Ardmore Savannah Martin – Duncan Vanessa Moore – Duncan

D.A. Smith Plainview M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Elgin Track Brings Home the Hardware The Elgin girls and boys track teams both excelled at the Class 4A state track meetteams both excelled at the Class 4A state track meet

At the Class 4A state track meet in mid May the Elgin Lady Owls placed fifth overall as a team with 41 team points. On the boys side of things the Owls scored 10 team points and placed 19th as a team. For the Lady Owls a good chunk of their points came from the relay events as they took second in the 4x400-meter relay and sixth in both the 4x200 and 4x800-meter relays. Individually, freshman Laci Turner scored the Lady Owls eight points with a second place finish in the 400-meter dash. Turner’s time of 59.32 was second only to Vi-

nita senior Keely Dickson and her championship time of 58.41. Senior Jentry Holt and sophomore Maddi Csaszar also scored the Lady Owls points by tying for fifth place in the high jump with a mark of 5-02. The most points scored by an individual for the Lady Owls however came from junior Maddi Csaszar and her first place finish in the discus. Csaszar won the event with a toss of 135-06, just edging out Lincoln Christian senior Baylor Nelson who logged a throw of 135-02. For the Elgin boys team all of their points came from one athlete, senior pole-vaulter, Alex Sauerwein. With a vault of 15-00 Sauerwein won the event for the second straight season.

Sauerwein said he is happy to leave the legacy he left at Elgin and added that it did feel different winning the pole vault for the second time. “Winning my junior year was like no other feeling. I remember I kept calm until I walked to the fence to see my mom and I just started crying. I was so happy and overwhelmed,” Sauerwein said. “Don’t get me wrong. I was excited this year. Especially since I had to fight for it this year. But it’s a great feeling. Being able to say I did it twice and that’s the mark I’ve left. It feels great. No other feeling like it.”

Laci Turner

TAKE YOUR OWLS WITH YOU EVERY WHERE YOU GO Get your Elgin Owls Visa® debit card today! arvest.com

Available for use with checking accounts only; Deposit Agreement Addendum must be signed by parent or guardian if under the age of 18 years; $50 minimum deposit required to open account; Existing customers will be charged a $7.50 replacement fee.

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

Member FDIC

Athletic Director David Hitt - Elgin Athletics

VYPE: The girls track team performed very well at state this year finishing fifth overall as a team. What does it mean for a program to have a veteran in Jentry Holt on the same team as a underclassman as talented as Laci Turner? Hitt: Our head track coaches, Tomi Lorah and Jon Hughes, do an outstanding job of focusing both the Elgin girls and boys track teams on the concentrated team goal of ultimately winning a State Championship. Such a way of thinking is instilled into our track athletes as early as middle school. Placing fifth at the 4A State Championship was an awesome team effort. The Lady Owls track team overcame a setback to achieve the fifth place finish. Individual efforts included Junior Maddi Csaszar winning the 4A Discus title and freshman Laci Turner earning Runner-Up honors in the 400. Senior Jentry Holt and sophomore Selena McDonald placed 5th & 6th in the high jump. And the Lady Owl relay teams placed 2nd in the 1600 Relay, 6th in the 4x200 Relay, and 6th in the 3200 Relay. Coach Lorah did a tremendous job of encouraging and harnessing her team’s effort to

achieve the fifth place finish. The team leadership of junior Mary Anderson, senior Maddi Richard, and senior Jentry Holt was evident. The Lady Owls won the 4A Regional Championship with a dominating effort the week before State. Laci Turner’s twin sister, Lauren, was a big part of the team’s regional success. When coach Lorah and the team learned that Lauren was not going to be able to run at the state meet because of health related issues, several young ladies stepped up for the team to be successful. Eliza Cummins (Soph.), Carla Childs (Fr.), Jordan Russell (Fr.), Mary Anderson (Jr.), Selena McDonald (Soph.), Maddi Richard (Sr.), and Jentry Holt (Sr.) ran with tremendous effort to earn medals in the relays. Words cannot describe the admiration and respect Jentry Holt deserves for the selflessness she demonstrated when asked to run relays for the team. Her example, undoubtedly encouraged Selena McDonald. VYPE: Class 4A is a loaded class from top to bottom. For football your ADM has you in the middle of 4A. What’s the biggest challenge you face with the football program being the middle of 4A?

Hitt: Has an ADM number ever won a State Championship? Dedicated, hardworking young men and coaches win state championships. Our head football coach Jason Cunningham and his staff do an incredible job of preparing our young men to face the daunting task of competing in Class 4A District 1. 4A-1 is one of the toughest football dis-

tricts, arguably out of any classification. There are no easy games or weeks off. If you are fortunate enough to survive 4A-1, competing with traditional powers Anadarko, Clinton, Weatherford, Woodward, and Newcastle will prepare teams for any challenges lurking in the rest of Class 4A. Our coaches and players intensely understand that speed, strength, technique, and a fierce competitive desire is a requirement to compete and survive District 4A-1. Regardless of where your school falls on the ADM ranking in Class 4A, you still have to compete. You have to work hard to be successful no matter where your school falls on the ADM. Our players and coaches work hard to overcome the challenges of 4A Football. VYPE: What does the future hold for Elgin Athletics?

Hitt: Elgin Athletics faces the future of moving from Class 4A to Class 5A in possibly all of its athletic programs. Our school district has grown from the middle of Class 2A twenty years ago to knocking on the door of 5A. This year our volleyball and competitive cheerleading teams were moved into Class 5A. We are anticipating that other sports will follow suit as our enrollment increases. We have an outstanding community and school district that attracts families. Our school district faces the problem of providing athletic facilities to meet the needs of our programs. We are hoping that our community support future bond issues to improve athletic facilities. VYPE: Thank you Mr. Hitt and good luck in the future.

Hitt: Elgin Public Schools Athletic Program greatly appreciates Dewayne Byrom and his staff at Coaches Corner. It is awesome to see that “hometown businesses” still exist in the large scale corporate sports equipment world. He and his staff care about their customers and go out of their way to help you. Always like reading VYPE’s publications. Thanks for all you guys do!

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Lawton Christian Takes Home 3A Title

Lawton Christian is a member of the Oklahoma Christian School Athletic Association, or better known as the OCSAA. Entering the 2014 season, which is only the fourth season the program has existed, coach Alisha Corrales didn’t want to set her hopes too high. However, her team had shown so much dedication to improving as volleyball players that it was hard for her not to expect great things from her team. Her players really focused on their summer workouts and showed that they wanted to become better. When the 2014 season came to an end, and Lawton Christian stood as 3A state champions, Corrales said it was overwhelming.

“To think of how far the girls have come in such a short period of time is unbelievable to me,” Corrales said. “I feel so taken back by how proud we are of our team as individual players, as a team unit, as teammates, as friends, as students and as young women of character. Our girls know that playing volleyball for their school is a commitment not only to a sport but also to a standard.”

The title victory did not come without challenges. Corrales’ team was constantly being pushed, and they were forced to rise to the occasion. Corrales said one of the biggest hurdles her team faced was inexperience. Because the program hadn’t been around that long, her players had not faced many high-pressure situations. However, the Crusaders proved that they are a strong-willed group of girls when tested. Injuries also pushed the Crusaders. They lost key players throughout the season, but still found a way to fight through the adversity. Corrales had her girls focus on serving and passing throughout the season. While these can be boring parts of the

game, they are vital if a team wants to have success. Corrales said they are the foundation of a strong team, and they proved that. While Corrales doesn’t prefer to single out any of her players, because this was a team accomplishment, she did mention a couple of players who were leaders this season. Freshman Grace Miracle came in and proved she is a force on the court. Rylee McKee led as the setter for the second season, and she leads by example. She always hustles and plays as hard as she can.

Next season, Corrales will attempt to lead the Crusaders back to the title game so they can defend their title. 2015 will for sure be an exciting season for Lawton Christian volleyball.

School Dedicated to

“Excellence in Education” Since 1976

K3 - 12th • www.lcscrusaders.com 10

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Altus Boys Golf

Bulldogs Plant Solid Foundation Altus boys golf coach Nick Williams sent five golfers to the Class 5A state tournament this season. His guys put out a solid effort at the tournament, which was played at the Shawnee Country Club. They finished in sixth place out of 12 teams that qualified. They finished one stroke behind Duncan, and had a chance to finish in the top five. Williams had two seniors, one junior and two sophomores. While losing the two seniors will hurt, his other three golfers earned valuable experience this season. They will have an idea of what they should expect next season. Williams felt positive about the season and how hard his guys worked to get better.

“These boys worked very hard all year long,” Williams said. “They continued to decrease their team stroke average everyday. We lost two seniors who were great leaders.”

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

Seniors Milton Pebeahsy and Colin Stork led the way for the Bulldogs at the state tournament. Pebeahsy finished in 15th place with a total score of 229 after the three rounds. There weren’t many strokes in between Pebeahsy and the top of the leaderboard. Ten strokes separated Pebeahsy from third place finisher Ryan Epperly of Shawnee. Pebeahsy was a few putts away from cracking the top 10, which is an impressive accomplishment. Stork finished three strokes behind Pebeahsy and landed in 18th place. As Williams said, losing these two guys will present challenges, but because they are such tremendous leaders, their younger teammates will head into next season with low scores on their mind. Sophomores Caleb

Morrow and Josh Fairchild showed promise this season, and if they work hard in the offseason, they can make a huge jump in the standings next season. Morrow finished in 31st place and Fairchild finished one stroke behind him, landing in 32nd. These two will look to improve under the guidance of coach Williams next season. Lone junior Chad Jordan started out strong in the first two rounds, but the ball got away from him in the third round, which hurt his score. He finished tied for 59th with a total stroke count of 262. Like many other golfers, he needed a few made putts to finish much higher. He aims to tighten up his game for next season, as he will be looked to as a leader. The Altus Bulldogs made big strides this season and dramatically improved their score from the season before. If they stay on track, they are sure to continue to climb the 5A golf ranks. Keep an eye out for the Bulldogs next season on the golf course.

Ben McBrayer - Altus Track On the track this spring Altus hurdler Ben McBrayer was definitely an athlete to watch. At the Class 5A state meet McBrayer won the 300-meter hurdles and took third in the 110-meter hurdles, earning his team 16 points.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since I was a kid, I always loved commercials and advertisements and studied while understanding them instead of just watching or glancing at them,â&#x20AC;? McBrayer said.

After high school McBrayer plans to attend Fort In the classroom McBray- Lewis College in Durango, Colorado to earn his er is also a leader carrydegree in marketing and ing a 3.75 GPA and taking several challenging classes advertising. such as Pre-AP Biology. For his dedication to beMcBrayer said his favorite ing a true student-athlete class was any of his techBen McBrayer is the Altus nology classes that deal Academic Athlete of the with creative media. Month.

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Athlete Spotlight

We look at athletes from the area who are making a name for themselves. Braden Johnson-Sayre, Joseph Albert-Elk City, and Devan Carnes-Merritt. in round two as well, leaving it to the final round for the title to be decided. Gore stayed consistent in the third round and carded yet another 70 but it wasn’t quite enough as he fell just three strokes short of Cummins and the state title.

Logan Gore Elk City Athlete of the Month Logan Gore Elk City Golfer Logan Gore expected to do well at the state golf tournament. When the tournament rolled around Gore took full advantage of his opportunity and finished tied for second with a total score of 210.

Gore shot a 70 in round one at the tournament held at Lake Hefner North and found himself tied for first place with Weatherford’s Quade Cummins. Both Gore and Cummins shot a 70 VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

Although he didn’t claim the individual gold, Gore’s effort at state was still ultra-impressive and has earned him the spot as the Elk City Athlete of the Month.

to May and Rutherford was once again in the spotlight, this time as a member of the Oilerettes track team. Rutherford qualified for the 1600-meter run by taking third place in the event at the regional meet held at Chisholm with a time of 5:52.93. At the state tournament Rutherford improved that time and crossed the finish line in 5:49.93 to finish in sixth place at the state meet. Rutherford was also a member of Merritt’s 4x800-meter relay team and helped the Oilerettes finish sixth in the event with a time of 10:46.81.

For her effort on the track Madison Rutherford is the Merritt Athlete of the Month.

Merritt Athlete of the Month

Madison Rutherford Merritt sophomore Madison Rutherford has had some serious athletic success this year. This fall Rutherford placed in the top 20 at the Class 2A cross country meet. Fast-forward

Madison Rutherford

Sayre Athlete of the Month

tie for ninth place at state after registering a total score Michael Robinson of 230. On day one It’s tough to place in the of the tournament top 10 at the state golf Robinson carded tournament when you a 36-hole score of were the lone qualifier 155. The following from your school. Even day Robinson posted though it’s an individual a score of 75 to get sport you still rely on to his final total and your teammates for so crack the top ten on much that you just don’t the leaderboard. see those individual qualifiers crack the top For his effort at the state tournament ten that often. Michael Robinson is All that being said that’s the Sayre Athlete of exactly what Sayre’s the Month. Michael Robinson accomplished at the Class 2A state tournament. Robinson finished in a

Michael Robinson

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

The Elkettes have developed a great program.

Elk City Softball has excelled this year. With the start of a new coach, Miles Smith, the program has taken a big turn in the positive direction. This year, Elk City had its first two all-staters in 13 years, Torei Morning and Mallory

 

• Shopping & Souvenirs • Restaurants • Hotels & RV Parks • Friendly People

Luttrell. Morning and Luttrell led a squad that finished with a 25-12 record and finished ranked No. 9 in Class 6A. The Elkettes just missed the state tournament in 2015. 6A is loaded with talent, and Elk City wasn’t the only team with talent who barely missed the state tournament. The Elkettes started 13-1, and were on a tear at the plate. With Smith at the helm, the

 



Elkettes are excited heading into next season.

Not only did the Elk City Softball team excel on the field, but also in the classroom. The Elkettes were named the 2015 Academic State Champions in 6A slow pitch. They’ve accomplished many things this year and are building a name for themselves. The Elk City community is hoping for big things out of them next year—like a state tournament! With the talent coach Smith has returning, a state tournament berth will be the goal for the Elkettes. By Mallory Luttrell

 

• Old Town Museum • Transportation Museum • Farm & Ranch Museum • Route 66 Museum • Blacksmith Museum

   • 18 Hole Disc Golf

 

• Centennial Carousel • Swimming Pool • Train Rides • Miniature Golf and Convention & Visitors Bureau

  @ 16

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

800-280-0207 or www.visitelkcity.com

Both the Clinton boys and girls soccer teams both had very strong campaigns in 2015

Girls Soccer Red Tornadoes The Clinton boys soccer team finished the year 16-1 with their only loss coming in the Class 4A title match against Santa Fe South. During the regular season Clinton won the Weatherford Eagle Classic, claimed the District 4A-1 title and posted a 13-0 record. During the regular season the Red Tornadoes averaged a whopping six goals per game and scored at least eight goals five different times. The Clinton defense was also very strong during the regular season as the Red Tornadoes posted four shutouts and allowed an average of just one goal per game.

In the postseason Clinton opened with a 3-2 overtime win over Crooked Oak. In the second round Clinton earned a 2-0 victory over Weatherford and in the semifinals Clinton once again earned a shutout win by beating Catoosa 1-0.

Boys Soccer In the finals Clinton and Santa Fe South stayed locked in a 0-0 tie until the Saints put one in the back of the net 57 minutes into the championship match. Later on in the 71st minute Santa Fe South would score again and put the Red Tornadoes away for good.

The great news for Clinton, who made its first state championship appearance this year, is that they are set to lose just four seniors due to graduation. Losing those few seniors mean that the Red Tornadoes will bring back 81 percent of their varsity roster next year as they attempt to make another run at a gold ball. Lady Reds

The Clinton girls soccer team was nearly just as impressive as their male counterparts this year. After finishing the regular season with a 9-4 record the Lady Reds entered the season as the District 4A-1 runner-up behind rival Weatherford.

915 Frisco Ave Mon-Fri 8:30-6:30 Sat 9-5 Emergency Number 580-331-7210 most insurance accepted

• • • • • •

In the playoffs the Lady Reds were forced to play Bethany in the play-in round and earned a 1-0 overtime win to advance to the first round and a matchup against Santa Fe South. The Lady Reds earned a 4-3 win over the Saints and moved to the second round of the playoffs to take on Bridge Creek. The Lady Reds continued their strong postseason play and knocked off the Lady Bobcats 3-2 and earned a spot in the semifinals against Ft. Gibson. It was in the semifinals that the Lady Reds run would end as they fell to the Lady Tigers by a score of 3-0 and saw their season come to an end.

Like the boys team the Lady Reds don’t lose much, just five players, to graduation. With a good deal of their varsity roster coming back next season expect the Lady Reds to once again compete for a Class 4A state title in 2016.

Pharmacy and medical supplies Beauty,Personal, and Household products Electronics Pet Supplies Free Local Presription Delivery UPS Dropoff M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

The Weatherford baseball team took flight and put together a season for the ages this spring season games giving the Eagles a 30-4 record heading into the postseason.

The Weatherford Eagles baseball team was ranked No. 1 in Class 4A for a good portion of the spring and for good reason. Opening the season Weatherford won six of their first eight games, starting the year with a solid 6-2 record. After a loss to Cache on March 23 however, Weatherford simply caught fire. The Eagles won 15 of their next 16 games to run their record to 21-3. During that stretch of games the Eagles scored an average of 8.5

Best Western Plus Mark Motel

runs per game and allowed their opponents to score just 34 total runs an average of just 2.1 runs allowed. Possibly more impressive than any stat is the fact that during that period of time the Eagles logged wins over Class 4A No. 10 Clinton, 4A No. 5 Elgin, 4A No. 14 Bethany, 4A No. 2 Blanchard and eventual 5A state runner-up Carl Albert. When a loss to eventual 5A state champ Shawnee left the Eagles at 21-4, Weatherford rebounded by winning its final nine regular

525 E Main.

580-772-3325

"All Best Westerns are independently owned and operated" 18

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

The Eagles opened the postseason with an 8-0 win over Woodward then won back-to-back games over Anadarko by scores of 7-2 and 6-3 to advance to the state tournament.

In the first round of the state tournament Weatherford managed to knock off Clinton by a score of 7-6. The win over Clinton was made even more impressive by the fact that the Red Tornadoes hadn’t lost in nearly a month before the Eagles edged them at state. In the semifinals Weatherford would meet another challenging foe in defending state champion Tuttle. Weatherford had beaten Tuttle twice already during the season and early on it looked like they would make it three in a row as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead through two innings. The defending champ rallied however and came back to earn a 3-2 win, ending Weatherford’s season. Leading Weatherford’s team this year were seniors Rhett Barber, Brooks Pond, Baylor Watkins and junior pitcher and outfielder Spencer Ard. All four athletes were selected to the All-VYPE baseball team as well.

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Makynna Koper - Weatherford High School Sophomore Makynna Koper is already making waves on the track at Weatherford. The sophomore came in third at state in the 800 meter race, and she has already broken the school record. This is just the beginning of a successful career for Koper. If she continues to work hard, her name will be all over the record books at Weatherford. In the classroom, she is already preparing herself for success beyond athletics. She has a 4.0 GPA and has taken all of the honors classes that have been made available to her.

GE T YOUR H A NDS ON 4 0,0 0 0 SQUA R E F EE T OF HIS T ORY

3000 E LOGAN RD

WEATHERFORD, OK 73096

VYPEOK.COM

I-40 & EXIT 84

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

580.772.5871

STAFFORDMUSEUM.ORG

Those classes include Honors World History, Honors Government and Honors Chemistry, among others. Outside of school and sports, she still finds time to help others. She is an active member of student council and she volunteers to read with first graders in a program called Early Bird Readers. Her favorite class is Chemistry, and after high school she plans on attending college. For all of her hard work as a student, athlete and person, Makynna Koper is the Weatherford Academic Athlete of the Month.

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 “Character Counts Award.”

Brianna Sims Weatherford High School

Brianna Sims began golfing when she was just six years old. Her dad got her started, and she has stuck with it ever since. Now, she plays golf, and only golf, at Weatherford. At the Class 4A state golf tournament, Sims finished in 39th place, but was only a few strokes away from finishing much higher. Although it wasn’t an ideal finish, it gives her motivation to work hard in the offseason and come back better next season. Off the course, Sims contributes to the Weatherford

community in any way she can. She is involved with the Early Bird Reading program, Caring and Sharing and Super Kids Day. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Oklahoma and major in Professional Writing. She hopes to one day become an editor or publisher. For all of her hard work as a golfer and her contributions to the Weatherford community, Brianna Sims is the Weatherford Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes along with its Business Enterprises would like to wish the 2013-2014 Warriors and Lady Warriors great seasons in all areas of sports. Good Luck Warriors and Lady Warriors!

Wichita Gaming Commission Wichita Industries Wichita Tax Commission

Wichita Travel Plaza

The Warriors Push Competition at State Class 4A track is loaded with talented teams and schools that have a storied history in Oklahoma as being some of the best track programs in the state. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise when they all show up for the state meet the sparks fly and the numbers drop.

As recent as 2014 the Anadarko boys program won a team title at state adding to their 17 total state championships in the schools history. The team graduated most of that talent, but one hopeful remained in senior Spencer Dearman. Dearman competed in the 800 meters, which is his strongest event. After a quick pace was set early the field began to separate itself from the last half of the field and as they approached the finish line Dearman was in third. Inched out at the finish for second, Dearman found his way to the podium with a time of 1:58.77. The boys 4X400 meter relay team placed in the top ten while the 4X800 relay team raced their way to a third place finish just behind Lincoln Christian.

of 5:23.21. But she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done there. In the 3200 meters Williams ran a 12:10.75, good enough for seventh. The relay teams got the fans on their feet as the 4X800 relay team placed fourth.

Their 18 team points tied them with Tulsa Central for a 12th place finish overall. Optimism is high for both teams as they look to the 2016 season.

Kassidy Williams

The team finished with 18 team points good enough for a top 15 finish. The girls team, led by Callie Goombi and Kassidy Williams, fought hard for every point this year and ended up placing 12th overall.

Goombi placed fourth in the 800 meters with a time of 2:22.66 just a fraction of a second out of third place. A state record feel during that same race as Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alyssa Solberg set a new state record with a time of 2:14.02.

Spencer Dearman

In the 1600 meters Williams crossed the line in third place as another state record fell. Williams finished with a time

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Panthers Take Home Class B State Title

Entering the 2015 season, the Lookeba Panthers, led by coach Landon Scales, set high goals for themselves. They finished the 2014 season with a 20-9 record and were ranked No. 3 in Class B. However, Dover upset them in the first round of the state tournament. So when this season began, the Panthers had their eye on the title. Confidence was high after the Panthers began the season 10-1, and had four shutouts in that stretch. Scalesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team faced multiple ranked teams, and their tough schedule prepared them for the state

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

tournament. They finished the regular season 24-9 and were ranked No. 4 in Class B. In their round one game of state, they defeated No. 8 Coleman 10-5. In the second round, they faced No. 2 ranked Red Oak, who has been at the top of Class B for multiple years. Lookeba came out on top in an exciting, close game by a score of 3-2. In the state championship, they faced No. 7 ranked Boswell. Scales knew he would need a solid performance from his guys, and he got just that. Catcher Tanner White came up huge for the Panthers and scored four runs in the title game. When the last out was recorded, Lookeba had reached their goal, and were the

Class B state champs. They defeated Boswell 10-4 in that final game. Scales and his guys will enjoy this one for a while, before they begin preparing for the fall.

Tanner White

us! She came up with huge saves and her enthusiasm kept the team fighting. So excited to have her another 2 years! VYPE: Turnover can be an issue for some teams, but your team seems to find a way to make up for it. Will you get hit hard by graduation again this year and what’s the plan for 2016?

Head coach Bethany Goble and the Lady Chicks enjoyed one of the most exciting seasons in Chickasha soccer history, but came just short of reaching that ultimate goal. We sat down with coach Goble to get her thoughts on the season and what the future holds for the program.

VYPE: Coach, thank you for doing this interview right after such a heartbreaking game in the semis of the Class 4A state tournament. Regardless of the outcome you have to be extremely proud of the way the girls played all year. Goble: I am extremely proud of my girls this year. They have fought through injuries, little depth on the

bench, and found a way to make it to the semifinals. It was their pure fight and heart that got them to the point that they did. I cannot be any more proud of them!

VYPE: With any run in the playoffs there are always players who step up and leave their mark on the program. Who are some of the players that stepped up for you this season? Goble: My top seniors obviously stepped up all year and their experience carried us through the state games. They were hungry for the victories and knew what it took, our younger players fed off of that. Our goalkeeper Myala Camargo (sophomore) was a standout for

Canadian Valley Technology Center’s

Goble: We seem to lose 5-8 seniors every year, and somehow find a way to remain on top. This is from our programs motto of Compete. My underclassman keep building on what they are use to; fighting for victories. We build a new team every year and are excited to see what 2016 holds for us!

VYPE: Coach, thank you for taking the time to visit with us. Looking forward to seeing you again next season. Goble: Thank you!

STAR ATHLETES

EXCELLING ON THE COURT WHILE PREPARING FOR A CAREER

At CV Tech stay ahead of the competition! Earn critical business and industry certiﬁcations, state licenses and college credits. 405.222.7220 M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

RAISING THE BAR N OW U P T O 7 0 0 P O U N D S L I G H T E R , T H E A L L - N E W F - 1 5 0 B OA S T S B E S T- I N - C L A S S T OW I N G A N D PAY L O A D*.

THE ALL-NEW F-150 *Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR.

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

/// OKLALHOMAFORD.COM

Chickasha Athlete of the Month Brighton Gilbert has that rare combination of power and speed on the softball diamond. Gilbert is extremely gifted with her glove as well. Basically, she can do it all for Chickasha. She used to play other sports at Chickasha, but decided to play ju0st softball so she could focus on making it to the next level. This season, Gilbert stole 36 bases and posted a .536 batting average. Her .954 fielding

percentage is almost perfect. Her .728 slugging percentage is a testament to her power hitting abilities. After high school, Gilbert plans on attending Wichita State to continue her softball career, and work toward becoming a chiropractor. For her contributions to Chickasha softball, Brighton Gilbert is the Chickasha Athlete of the Month.

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Character is a combination of qualities that distinguishes one person or group from another. State Farm celebrates achievements of local high school athletes by presenting the monthly “Character Counts Award.” Senior Ashley Owens played soccer for coach Bethany Goble at Chickasha for the past four years. In her final season, Owens was selected to the All-State team, and was voted the team’s most valuable player. Off the field, she is one of her classes’ valedictorian. Owens is passionate about soccer, and it is her favorite sport. Next year, she will attend Southern Nazarene University where she will pursue a degree in nursing. She will also play soccer at SNU. Outside of school and sports, she is highly involved in the community. She is involved with the National and Oklahoma Honors Society, student council and youth alive, among many others. She is constantly trying to uplift her teammates on the field, and her community off of the field. For her contributions to Chickasha soccer, and the Chickasha community, Ashley Owens is the Chickasha Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

ng back my way aying Giving backGiving back is my way is my way ” ank you. of saying of saying Givingyou.” back “Thank you.” “Thank

is my way of saying “Thank you.”

in this together. m® has aSchool long Ashley Owens - Chickasha High of being there. That’s Michael Day Ins Agcy Inc Michael We’reDay allInsinAgcy thisInctogether.We’re all in this together. Mike Day, Agent Mike Day, Agent n why Chickasha, I’m proud to OK 73018 Chickasha, OK 73018 State Farm® has a long State Farm® has a long Bus: 405-224-1968 Fax: 405-222-4320 Bus: 405-224-1968 Fax: 405-222-4320 tudent Athletes!!!. tradition of being there. That’s www.mikedayagency.com tradition of being there. That’s www.mikedayagency.com

better

one reason why I’m proudone to reason why I’m proud to support Student Athletes!!!. Michael Day Ins Agcy Inc support Student Athletes!!!.

We’re all in this together. State Farm® has a long Bus: 405-224-1968 Fax: 405-222-4320 ® www.mikedayagency.com of being ®there. That’s Get to a better State . Get totradition a better . proud to one reason State why I’m support Student Athletes!!!.

Mike Day, Agent State . Chickasha, OK 73018

Giving back is my way of saying “Thank you.”

Get to a better State®.

Michael Day Ins Agcy Inc We’re all in this together. 1211004 State Farm, Bloomington, IL Mike Day, Agent 1211004 Chickasha, OK 73018 State Farm® has a long Bus: 405-224-1968 Fax: 405-222-4320 tradition of being there. That’s www.mikedayagency.com 1 5 reason why I’m proud to 28 V Y P E O K . C O M | M ay - J une 2 0one

support Student Athletes!!!.

1211004

State Farm, Bloomington, IL

Location is only part of why Warden said USAO was the right choice for him – quality academics at a reasonable price was something he just couldn’t pass up.

Devin Warden signs to play soccer at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. (Jessica Jackson/USAO Sports Information)

CHICKASHA – The Drover soccer team will see a Chickasha High School alum on the lineup this fall after Devin Warden, a 2014 graduate, signed his letter of intent to play at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

“It’s really cool that I get to go to school and play in my hometown. Having your family and all your friends there to support you will be really great,” Warden said.

“One of the reasons I’m going to USAO is because the biology program is really strong,” he said. “Also the college is affordable.”

USAO is the state’s only public liberal arts college. Its distinctive education has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News and World Report, Kiplinger’s Magazine and the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. Warden will have three years of eligibility after playing one season at conference rival Oklahoma Baptist, where he played in every game of the season as a true freshman.

“Devin is a player who will allow us to continue to strive to compete for conference titles and national tournament bids,” Drover Head Coach Jimmy Hampton said. “He will represent USAO in a positive manner as a student-athlete and as a young man with great character.” While in high school, Warden earned the Most Valuable Player Award as well as the Offensive Award.

“Devin will come immediately and compete to start at left back for USAO,” Hampton said. “He is very tactically aware and physically talented with a blue collar mentality.” The Drovers have been to six straight NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship tournaments and have won a conference championship 10 times since the program began in 1998.

Under Hampton, the program has won nearly 70 percent of its games. He is the 18th Winningest Active Coach in the NAIA with 228 wins. Warden is a biology major and is the son of Brad and Amy Warden.

CURIOUS MINDS challenge the world I chose Communication as my major because I want to travel and motivationally speak to inspire young adults to be the very best they can be. USAO is helping me achieve this goal by providing me with excellent advisors and opportunities to gain hands-on experience.

Nicole Crow | Chickasha, OK | Communication Oklahoma’s Public Liberal Arts College Nationally Recognized for Affordability and Quality Rigorous and Distinctive Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum (405) 574-1357 USAO.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA - c o l l e ge for the cur ious mind -

1727 W. Alabama Chickasha, OK 73018

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

is the first girl from Duncan to win the No. 1 singles state championship. She made the All-State team, and was an Oklahoma All-Star. That’s just the beginning of an impressive list. Kirkland played No. 1 doubles with Jordan Clauson, and they posted a 31-8 record on their way to a regional championship. At state, the duo finished in third place. Kirkland, like Bowers, made the All-State team. Moore was Barnes’ No. 2 singles player, but unfortunately hurt her ankle and was unable to compete at the state tournament.

Coach Phil Barnes has put together arguably the best girls tennis team in Duncan history. He has girls who have won multiple championships, and are top of their class in the classroom. His teams have won eight of the last 10 Academic state championships, meaning his team’s GPA is a 4.0. They have been runner-ups at state seven of the last 10 years. They won

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

the championship as a team in 2013, and this season. Three names from the past four years really stand out: Alex Bowers, Carly Kirkland and Marisa Moore. These girls have won a combined 265 matches, 11 regional individual titles and five state individual titles. This season, Bowers played No. 1 singles, and she finished with a 36-4 record. She

This team competed at a High School National tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn., earlier this season. The Lady Demons walked away from that tournament with a championship, proving they are one of the best teams in the region. Bowers was the MVP of that tournament, adding another accomplishment to her list. The Lady Demons are already looking forward to defending their title next season.

<--Grant Braught & Jordan Clauson-->

Grant Braught

Jordan Clauson

hool Duncan High Sc

Grant Braught Duncan Hi

gh School Grant Braught is a tennis player for coach Phil Ba can. That is not rnes at Dunthe only activity he participates Braught is a mem in, however. ber of the band , Boy Scouts and member of his ch an active urch’s youth grou p. He is young, bu already a talente t he is d tennis player. Un der the direction his game will co ntinue to grow of Barnes, and evolve. In th Braught is a 4.0 e classroom, student. He hasn ’t taken any AP only because th classes yet, ey aren’t offered at his grade lev he is on track to el. Right now, take AP English , and he has take math. Once he fin n honors ishes high scho ol, he plans to at and major in en tend college gineering or bu siness. For all of and his contrib his hard work utions to Duncan tennis, Grant Br Duncan Academ aught is the ic Athlete of the Month

Duncan High Schoo

n Jordan HiCghlaScuhosolo Duncan

n tennis team r of the Dunca be em m well as the a is n pionship, as am ch Jordan Clauso e at st the court and e the 2015 Her work on . that took hom ip sh son on pi e cham success. Clau academic stat l part of that ta is a vi e a Sh as s. w se m clas in the classroo ho has taken AP English e TC. When sh tw cademy at RR A is a 4.0 studen e k nc or ie w Sc to al college iomedic on attending part of the B ol, she plans ho d sports, Clau sc an gh ol hi ho es sc of e finish de Sh si . ut ch O cal chur al school. oup at her lo gr toward medic h of l ut al yo r r Fo he ety. ed with l humane soci son is involv eer at her loca Duncan tennis and the nt lu vo to es also lik tions to n Academic k, her contribu n is the Dunca so au her hard wor Cl an rd munity, Jo Duncan com e month. th of Athlete

Submit your nomination for the Whitten Academic Athlete of the Month to: Oklahoma@VYPE.com

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Duncan Area SMILES

Schreiner Dentistry Proudly supporting our local athletes."

Dr. Terry J. Schreiner 2035 West Elk Avenue Duncan, OK 73533 580-255-4880 www.schreinerdentistry.com 32

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

Mom of the Amy Bruns Duncan Mom

Month

Amy Bruns, the mother of Duncan soccer player Jared Bruns, is a constant figure at any event related to Duncan soccer. Amy has been the vice president for the booster club the past two years and also ran the concession stand, all while finding time to help raise money for Duncan’s soccer program. Jared said his mom’s everlasting support is the biggest reason why she should be the Mom of the Month. “She’s encouraging, sweet, kind and not only shows constant support for me, but also the whole team as well. She will always go out of her way to help anyone who needs it, no matter what it is,” Jared said. “She has always been there at every game, no matter how far or what the weather conditions are. She always tries to make sure I have the best equipment and always encourages me before and after my games no matter the outcome.” For everything she does to support her son and the Duncan soccer team Amy Bruns is the Duncan Mom of the Month.

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

The Outlaws and Lady Outlaws both had huge success at the Class 3A state track meet.

The Marlow Outlaws knew going into the Class 3A state track meet that they had a strong team. They had just won a regional title by dominating the field at the regional tournament at Madill, winning by a margin of nearly 50 points. At state that dominance just continued as the Outlaws claimed the Class 3A title with 98 total team points, 31 points ahead of second place finisher Chisholm.

Leading the Outlaws to the state title were senior Nathan Crowson and juniors Dean Howard and Braeden Odell. Howard placed first in the pole vault with a mark of 1306 while Odell took first in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 39.82. Odell also place second in the high jump with a leap of 6-06. Finally, Crowson placed second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:28.49 and third in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:59.63. Overall the trio of Crowson, Odell and Howard accounted for 42 of the Outlaws total 98 points.

Also placing at the state meet for the Outlaws were seniors Patrick Kelly, Kris MaCarley, Riley Julian, Hector Bullock and Dalton Daubenspeck. Sophomore Marcus Mercer also brought home hardware from the state meet. Kelly and Mercer both earned their medals in the pole vault, taking second and third respectively. Meanwhile McCarley took third in the shot put with Julian placing fifth in the same event. Bullock and Daubenspeck both won their medals in the discus with Bullock taking second place honors and Daubenspeck finishing fifth.

The last of the Outlawsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; points came from the relay events with Marlow placing third in the 4x400, fourth in the 4x200 and fifth in the 4x800.

On the girls side of things freshman Brooke Morriston was the top point earner for the Lady Outlaws. Morriston earned 14 total points at state by taking home first place VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

in the discus with a throw of 121-07 and fourth in the shot put with a throw of 36-08.

Senior Shayna Throckmorton and sophomore Kelsee Morriston also brought home medals from throwing events with Throckmorton taking second in the shot put and Morriston finishing third in the discus. The final point earned by the Lady Outlaws came from junior Katlyn Kizarr who finished sixth in the pole vault with a mark of 9-06.

Lady Tigers golf and track teams excel at state. of 38-08.25, scoring her team eight points in the process.

Junior Makenzie Lima and freshman J’sades Ainsworth also both earned individual medals at state. Lima placed third in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.98 while Ainsworth took home fifth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.76.

Girls Golf The Ardmore Lady Tigers golf team placed third place overall at the Class 5A state tournament held at Scissortail Golf Course in Claremore May 6-7. Finishing with a total team score of 718 the Lady Tigers finished behind only state champion Duncan and runner-up Deer Creek. Elizabeth Hargis led the Lady Tigers by finishing with a 36-hole score of 158 good enough to earn her a tie for second place as an individual. Hargis got to that total by carding a 79 on both days of the tournament, making her one of only two players to break 80 both days of the tournament. Sam Peters also finished in the top 10 at the tournament for the Lady Tigers with a score of 168. Peters was also very consistent with her play at state carding an 83 on day one and then turning around to fire an 85 on day two. Shelby Peters and Haley Sherfield rounded out the team scoring for the Lady Tigers as both golfers finished in a tie for 29th with a total score of 196. Peters got to that total by shooting a 97 on day one and then posting a 99 on day two. Meanwhile Sherfield shot a 90 on day one and

then carded a 106 on day two.

Rehgan Wilson also competed at the state tournament for Ardmore finishing with a total score of 219 but wasn’t counted toward the final team score. Girls Track

The Lady Tigers track team finished in 14th place at the state meet scoring 20 total points. Senior Kaitlyn Cronemeyer was the top individual point scorer for the Lady Tigers. Cronemeyer placed second in the shot put with a throw

The last of the Lady Tigers team points were earned in the 4x200meter dash. The Lady Tigers took fifth in the event with a time of 1:47.18. The relay team was made up of Ainsworth, senior Christin Russell, sophomore Je’Liyah Plummer and junior Marshelle Stubblefield. Juniors Kenesha Knoland and Cara Jackson also competed at the state meet as individuals but missed out on the podium. Knoland competed in the 800-meter run while Jackson qualified in the 300-meter hurdles.

Ardmore also qualified in the 4x100 and 4x400-meter relays but did not place in either event. The 4x100 team was comprised of the same four athletes who competed in the 4x200. Meanwhile the 4x400 relay team was made up of Noland, Plummer, Ainsworth and freshman Trinia Williams.

Christin Russell

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

The Plainview golf teams light up the competition at state

The Plainview boys golf team came into the state tournament as one of the favorites to win the overall team title. On May 12 at Lincoln Park West Golf Course in Oklahoma City that’s exactly what they did, win the Class 3A title. The Indians registered a team score of 883 at the 54-hole event, beating second place Rejoice Christian by 12 strokes.

Cooper Little led the Indians at state with great play in all three rounds. After shooting a 141 over 36 holes on day one of the tournament, Little turned around and fired a 74 on day two to finish with a total score of 215 and finish in second place overall. Also placing in the top ten for the Indians were Tyler Neher and Carson Seals. Neher finished with a total score of 222 and placed sixth overall while Seals was just one stroke behind and finished in a tie for seventh with a score of 223. Neher carded a first day score of 147 and then shot a very solid 75 on day two while Seals fired a 149 on day one and then backed it up with a 74 on day two.

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

Rounding out the Plainview team at state were Zac Strader and Patrick Clowe who both tied for 12th place overall. Both players carded a 154 on day one and then fired a 74 on day two to equal their final score of 228.

The team title was Plainview’s third straight title and seventh overall as a program. As if those facts weren’t impressive enough, the Indians should be the favorites once again in 2016 as they lose just Cooper Little to graduation and return everyone else to a very talented roster. On the girls side of things the Lady Indians were also very impressive and finished in fourth place as a team with a total score of 756 at the 36-hole girls state tournament at Brent Bruel Memorial in Purcell.

Katie Finley was the Lady Indians’ low scorer at state finishing with a total score of 169. On day one Finley fired an 84 and then on day two showed off her consistent solid play by carding an 85. Teammate D.A. Smith also scored well at state finishing with a two-day total of 182 good for 15th place overall. Smith shot a 91 on both days of the tournament giving the Lady Indians a solid performance in some difficult weather conditions.

The rest of the Plainview scoring came from Mary Jo Snyder and Kaitlyn Vaughn. Snyder shot a 108 on day one but rebounded nicely to shoot a 93 on day two and finish with a total score of 201. Vaughn meanwhile shot a 99 on the first day of the tournament then carded a 105 on day two to get her to a total of 204.

Tory Townley also competed at state for the Lady Indians but wasn’t counted in the total team score as she finished with a total score of 216 after shooting a 109 on day one and a 107 on day two.

After the Indians tied for first and the Lady Indians placed second it’s clear Plainview is a track powerhouse. run with a time of 5:29.71 and third in the 3200-meter run with a time of 11:48.65. Junior Madie Gray also placed in the 3200, taking fifth with a time of 11:51.68.

The Plainview track teams both showed they are serious programs to contend with at the Class 4A state track meet with the boys tying Roland with 72 team points to bring home a first place trophy and the girls scoring 62 points to finish in second place as a team.

The championship win for the boys was the Indians’ third team title, all of which have been won in the past 15 years. For the boys team the majority of the team’s points came from relays as the team placed in the top four of all four relay races. The top finish came in the 4x800-meter relay where the foursome of Jackson Daube, Austin Bell, Brett Woods and Josh Jones placed first with a time of 8:03.66. In the 4x400 Plainview’s team of Bell, Daube, Steven Roberts and Jamaal Betterson finished second and gave the Indians 16 points to add to their total. Finally the team of Betterson, Roberts, Jordan Rickets and

Parker Foster placed third in the 4x200 and fourth in the 4x100.

Individually Daube placed second in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:58.48 and Roberts took sixth in the long jump with a leap of 20-11. Senior Chris Hamilton and sophomore Robbie Wilson both scored points for the Indians with Hamilton placing third in the 100-meter dashwith a time of 11.06 and Wilson placing sixth in the discus with a throw of 151-05.

For the girls team sophomore Kyleigh Norris was the team’s top point getter placing fourth in the 1600-meter

The Lady Indians also had two placers in the 300-meter hurdles and the pole vault. In the 300 hurdles it was senior Payton Brewster taking fourth with a time of 48.18 and senior Andrea Hutchings placing fifth with a time of 49.04. Meanwhile in the pole vault senior Victoria Archer took home third place honors with a vault of 10-06 and sophomore Abby Bilsbury took sixth after clearing 9-06.

Plainview also got a big six points from junior Rebecca Wright when she took third in the high jump with a leap of 5-04. Junior Scarlett Runnels and senior Alex Woolley rounded out the scoring for the Plainview girls with Woolley taking fourth in the discus with a throw of 127-08 and Runnels placing sixth in the shot put with a toss of 37-07. In addition, the Lady Indians captured the Class 3A Academic Championship with a combined 3.991 team grade point average.

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

M ay - J une 2 0 1 5

VYPEOK.COM

Stay in touch.

Taking you forward. It’s not about the towers, the data, the unlimited texting, the crystal-clear reception. You expect those things. No, it’s about the connection—the reassuring text from your spouse, “Home soon.” The photo from your son: “Elizabeth Grace was born today, 7 lb. 3 oz. All are healthy.” The midnight phone call from your sister to talk about your aging mother. It’s human connection. We didn’t invent it, we just help it along.

800.641.2732 WirelessPioneer.com