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8 | Elite Eight Started in 2006, the Elite 8 has become one of the more anticipated releases for VYPE Magazine every year. The team selected for the 2014-15 season is loaded with outstanding players on and off the court.

12 | Broken Arrow Girls Q&A

VYPE Editor Kyle Kendrick spoke with four female athletes at Broken Arrow and gives you an inside look at life as an athlete for a Lady Tiger.

22 | Tournament of Champions

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The holiday tournament never fails to impress and this year was no different with stacked fields on both the boys and girls side. Check out how Memorial and East Central rose to the occasion.

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The Elite 8 makes its ninth appearance in VYPE Magazine and this year’s class is sure to get the basketball world talking. So sit back and enjoy the 2014-15 edition of VYPE’s Elite 8. - Photos by Trey Coursey

History of the VYPE Elite 8 2006/07 Alyssia Brewer – Sapulpa Haley Knifechief – Claremore Abby Jackson – Memorial Nicollette Smith – Bishop Kelley Nick Sidorakis – Jenks Ken Holdman – East Central Robert Avery – Holland Hall Derrick Lewis – Union 2007/08 Alyssia Brewer – Sapulpa Tia Magee – Jenks Jenni Bryan – Coweta Angel Goodrich – Tahlequah Sequoyah Rotnei Clarke – Verdigris Robert Crawford – Victory Monty Brown – Liberty Bryson Pope – Jenks

2008/09 Amy Graham – Hominy Kevi Luper – Adair Taleya Mayberry – BTWTaylor Lewis – Broken Arrow Cameron Downing – Memorial Tyler Ridgeway – Foyil Bryson Pope – Jenks Brock Morton – Holland Hall 8

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2009/10 Jenni Bryan – Coweta Carrington Fox – Union Paiton Taylor – Hulbert Caitlyn Mathis – Kiefer Cameron Downing – Memorial Tharone Chilton – BTW Oren Faulk – Muskogee Will Baysinger – Owasso

2010/11 Savannah Carter – Memorial Chelsi Dennis – BA Jordan Schultz – Claremore Miranda Sisney – Sand Springs Drew Wilson – East Central Kendall Davis – Sapulpa Clay Wilson – Lincoln Christian Jacob Parker – Bixby

2011/12 Jessica Washington – Jenks Felecia Achilefu – East Central Caitlyn Spurgeon – Vinita Shannon Hough – Green Country Juwan Parker – BTW L.J. Ross – Victory Christian J.C. Hartzler – Union C.J. Cole – Sperry

2012/13 Jessica Washington – Jenks Bria Pitts – East Central Stevi Parker – Bixby Christina Devers – Bixby Juwan Parker – Booker T. Washington Allonzo Trier – NOAH Thomas Bacon – Kiefer Zach Norris – Coweta

2013/14 Toree Thompson – Broken Arrow Amari Dennis – Broken Arrow Baileigh O’Dell – Verdigris Sharayla Brown – East Central Shake Milton – Owasso Mitchell Solomon – Bixby Chris Crawford – Victory Christian Shawn Olden – Union

Brice Calip Sapulpa Chieftains Point Guard • 5-8, JR. • @briceycalip3 Through six games this season Calip guided the Lady Chieftains to a 6-0 record, including a championship in the Sapulpa Holiday Classic. The junior averaged just under 20 points per game during that stretch but also added nearly four assists, six rebounds and five steals per game. The daughter of a coach,

Calip knows how to impact the game in every way possible and has shown that every time she has stepped on the floor this year. “It’s a great honor to carry on the pride and tradition of Sapulpa girls basketball. It means a lot to know that the entire community has your back,” Brice said.

Editor’s Note: Last year as a sophomore Calip led Sapulpa to a berth in the Class 6A state tournament. Now as a junior Calip is already being recruited by being recruited by OSU, Arkansas, Kent St. and Oregon State among others.

Amiri Durant Memorial Chargers Point Guard • 5-1, SR. A scoring dynamo Amiri Durant can just flat out fill it up. Through 13 games this season she helped the Lady Chargers to a 6-7 overall record and a No. 10 ranking in Class 5A. Durant has already put together many big nights during that stretch including a 24-point effort against 5A No. 17 Tahlequah and

a 22-point season opener against Nathan Hale. “Continuing the tradition at Memorial for me means staying focused on being a good team player, staying after practice to get up extra shots and just working to get better and better everyday.”

Editor’s Note: Amiri is living proof that small packages can pack a big punch. She is being recruited by NEO, Neosho County and Butler County among several others.

Makenzie Ellis Booker T. Washington Hornets Guard • 6-2, SR. • @k3nz13_3 A consummate team player Ellis is working hard to rehab a knee injury she suffered earlier this year but has still been a constant presence on the bench, helping and encouraging her teammates, something that has not gone unnoticed by her coach Annette Kennadey or Booker T. fans. That help and encouragement has helped the Lady Hornets to a

5-2 overall record through seven games and a third place finish in the prestigious Tournament of Champions. “I think it really truly is amazing to be able to continue the tradition of Booker T. girls basketball. It’s such a blessing because we have such high quality girls and a great coach,” Makenzie said.

Editor’s Note: A guard that can cause serious matchup problems due to her height and length Ellis can shoot the three or take smaller defenders down onto the block. Makenzie is committed to play at the University of Colorado next year.

Lauren Billie East Central Cardinals Shooting Guard • 5-5, SR. • @LaurenBillie In her team’s first 13 games Lauren averaged 18.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.5 steals per game. Those numbers helped the Lady Cardinals go 10-3 over that stretch including a first place finish in the Tournament of Champions. With Lauren at the helm of the East

Central offense the Cardinals again look like a favorite to challenge for a Class 5A state title. “Keeping the tradition of great girls basketball at East Central means a lot and it gives me a lot of opportunities,” Lauren said.

Editor’s Note: There is a reason Lauren is going to the University of Texas at Arlington next year. She can handle the rock and seems to always find ways to score either off the dribble, pulling up behind the three-point line or drawing fouls and getting to the line.

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Shake Milton Owasso Rams Combo Guard • 6-4, SR. • @SniperShake Milton can just flat out light it up. Need proof? Shake’s lowest scoring output this year was a 33-point effort against Memorial in the Tournament of Champions final. The SMU commit earns those numbers in a variety of ways but his strength is being able to knife through defenses and find a way to finish through

contact and then get to the freethrow line. But Shake is no onetrick pony, he can also distribute the ball to open teammates and does a good job of hitting the glass.

Editor’s Note: Possibly the best pure scorer in the state Shake lights up nearly every opponent

he faces. It’s nearly impossible to hold him under 30 points, in fact he averaged 41.7 points per game in the Tournament of Champions against some of the best talent in the state.

AJ Cockrell Memorial Chargers Power Forward • 6-8, SR. • @aj10phenoms Cockrell is just a force inside. He can score with his back to the rim but what he does best is pull down rebounds in bunches. He may in fact be the best rebounder to come out of Oklahoma since Ryan Spangler. Through Memorial’s first 10 games this season AJ averaged

21.3 points and 15.3 rebounds per game. “It means a lot to me and the program to carry on the tradition at Memorial. We have had so may great players come through and just to be a part of that and mentioned with those guys means a lot,” Cockrell said

Editor’s Note: AJ is committed to play at the University of TexasSan Antonio and coach Brooks Thompson next year. Thus far in his high school career AJ has helped Memorial win two state titles and he’s hoping to make it lucky number three this year.

Chris Crawford Victory Christian Conquerors Point Guard • 6-2, SR. Crawford is a player who just seems to be a step ahead of his opponents on the floor. He helped Victory go 5-2 through their first seven games of the season including a fourth place finish at the Tournament of Champions. In his three games at the prestigious tournament Crawford averaged 31 points per game and was

selected as a first team alltournament player. “It’s an honor to even be considered with other guys that have helped build the tradition at Victory like Kelenna Azubuike because he’s a pro and that’s what I want to be one day,” Crawford said

Elijah Landrum Central Braves Guard • 6-0, SO. • @ballislifeeli23 The youngest player on the Elite Eight, Landrum has made an impact in a very short time at the varsity level and has quickly become a player to watch not only in the Tulsa area but across the entire state. Through nine games this season Landrum is averaging 21.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.9

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steals per game. “It means a lot to be part of the tradition at Central. I’m honored to get picked to represent the Central squad at something like the Elite Eight,” Elijah said Editor’s Note: Elijah is a soft spoken and humble person but when the game is on the line he

wants the ball. He can score in bunches but he can just as easily be found lobbing the ball at the rim so his teammates can finish with a dunk.

Editor’s Note: An ORU commit, Crawford is the first player selected to the Elite Eight who had a sibling who was also a part of the Elite Eight in a previous year. His brother Robert was part of the 2007-08 list.

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VYPE chats with four female athletes from Broken Arrow about sports, music, life and the future. give you a lot of support.

Jones: It’s a big deal especially coming off winning a state title, our first title since 1983. We want to make sure we represent Broken Arrow in the right way. VYPE: What is the one thing about you people may be surprised to learn?

Killion: I’m a pretty open person. I don’t think people would be surprised about much.

Robinson: That I love cosmetology. I can do hair really well and enjoy making people feel beautiful.

Breonna barker Dresses provided by Bridal Palace Katie Killion – Soccer Darby Robinson – Cheer Breonna Barker – Swim Tierra Jones – Basketball VYPE: What does it mean to you to be able to represent Broken Arrow and your community when you compete? Killion: It’s a great honor because I have a great team, a great coach, and I love my school. It’s really amazing to represent them. Robinson: We have a great program and I love representing my team and being an example for younger girls who look up to us. Barker: It’s nice and really rewarding. It means a lot to be competing for Broken Arrow because they reward you with a lot of praise and

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Barker: Probably that I actually talk. And maybe even that I’m a swimmer.

Jones: That I’m really girly. I even wanted to be a cheerleader.

VYPE: Who has been your biggest influence as an athlete? Killion: Probably just my teammates because they inspire me to work harder and get better.

brary right now? Killion: Love me Harder by Ariana Grande

Robinson: It’s gotta be Taylor Swift. I have her new album on replay. Barker: I listen to a lot of Lecrae and Andy Mineo. Jones: Beyonce

VYPE: What song or artist in your music library would you be embarrassed about if your friends found out? Killion: I don’t really know. I’m not a huge music person so I don’t think I would be embarrassed about anything. Robinson: Honestly I don’t think I do. I don’t really get embarrassed. I’m pretty confident in myself so I wouldn’t be embarrassed about any of the stuff I listen to.

Robinson: My mom. She had been a cheerleader at Broken Arrow when she was in school and encouraged me to get involved with cheer and I fell in love with it. She encourages me to do all I can with cheer and is encouraging me to pursue cheerleading in college. Barker: Probably my coaches because they push me at practice and help me keep going if I’m having a bad day. Jones: Kobe Bryant

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Barker: One Direction

Jones: I don’t know if I would be embarrassed but people might be surprised that I like some country songs.

VYPE: Best movie you have seen in the past year? Killion: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Robinson: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Barker: Unbroken

Jones: I’m not a big movie person so I’m not sure. My favorite movie is Love and Basketball though. VYPE: What sport, other than the one(s) you play now, do you think you could compete and do well in? Killion: Volleyball. I used to play volleyball and it’s so fun I love it.

Robinson: Softball. I actually played softball up until the seventh grade but when it came time to choose between softball or cheer I chose cheer. Barker: Well I can’t catch at all so I guess track. Jones: Football. I’m a very physical person so, I would play football.

VYPE: Let’s do some word association. Just tell me the first thing that comes to mind when I say the following word or phrase. VYPE: Toughness Killion: Strength Robinson: Boys Barker: Big

Jones: Not complaining VYPE: Motivation

Killion: Teammates

Robinson: My coach

Barker: My dad and mom

Jones: Dedication. Staying in the gym or on the field VYPE: The greatest ever Killion: God

Robinson: Me

Barker: Pitbull

Jones: Michael Jordan VYPE: Fun

Killion: Friends

Robinson: Dancing. I love to dance. Barker: I wanna say practice.

Jones: Being around teammates VYPE: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Killion: Having my own retail store. And also being married.

I always lift my feet when I go over a railroad track because my friend’s dad told me that once so ever since then I have done that.

Barker: Leading up to a meet I won’t shave my legs and then the day before I will shave it all off. I do that because it helps me go faster in the water because it reduces frictional drag.

Jones: I don’t know if it is a superstition but I eat at Canes every game day. VYPE: Every athlete is different but what do you like to do right before you head out to compete?

Robinson: Hopefully married or about to be married and working with my aunt in the accounting field. Barker: Graduated from college and being a retail buyer for a big name company.

Barker: I eat a bowl of pasta then I listen to music and then stretch.

VYPE: If you could have one meal before a game or competition or the night before a game or competition what would it be?

VYPE: Do you have any superstitions? If so, what are they?

Robinson:

Robinson: Right before we compete we all huddle up and chant together and get each other pumped up.

Jones: I listen to music. Listen to stuff that gets me hyped and gets me in game mode.

Jones: Finished with law school and being a top lawyer.

Killion: Honestly no. I’m not very superstitious.

Killian: I just like to focus and calm myself.

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Killion: Probably pasta just because it is light.

Robinson: (Laughs) Chocolate. I always eat a candy bar right before I compete. I’m a

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Barker: Chicken Alfredo or Lasagna Jones: Steak, Baked potato and macaroni

VYPE: If you could tell an incoming freshman one thing to help them be successful what would it be? Killion: Just to always work hard and be the best they can be because if they aren’t working to get better then why are you there? Robinson: Never to give up. Things won’t be easy at first but you just have to keep trying. Especially in cheerleading you have to keep working and practicing everyday to get it right. Barker: Go to practice, don’t slack off and keep positive thoughts

Jones: Don’t play scared/ Play to the best of your ability and don’t be intimidated. VYPE: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Killion: Just hang out with my friends and my sisters.

Robinson: Eating. I eat so much, I love to eat and hang out with my friends. Also I just got a puppy for Christmas so I like to play with my puppy. Barker: Take a nap

Jones: I hang out with my teammates. We are either in the gym or at someone’s house.

VYPE: If you had to sing a song in front of the whole school or have all your text messages from the day read out loud in front of the whole school, which would you choose? Killion: (Laughs) Oh my, text messages.

Robinson: Oh my gosh; I would sing a song. Barker: Sing a song Jones: Sing a song.

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Chelsea Barnes - Broken Arrow High School Broken Arrow senior cheer captain Chelsea Barnes is the Huntington Academic Athlete of the Month. As a part of the cheer team Barnes helped the Lady Tigers to the Large Co-Ed state championship in the fall. Not only a leader to the cheer team, Barnes also carries a 3.8 grade point average. Barnes doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take any AP classes but is enrolled in several college courses at TCC in order to get ahead with her college credits. Overall the senior said her favorite class is Psychology because she loves learning how people think and how peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minds work. After high school Barnes plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in Psychology while earning a minor in Interior Design.

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Paden Bailey and Steve Allen are adding their names to a long list of great wrestlers to come out of Broken Arrow. We asked them to briefly pause from practice for a quick Q&A with VYPE editor Brad Heath.

cause it's such a tough tournament and the Union dual because of how hyped up the crowd gets.

Bailey: Our practice at Broken Arrow is very intense. Our coaches try to mentally break us everyday.

Allen: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s split between Isaiah Page and Blake Knight.

VYPE: For those that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, how intense do the practices get at Broken Arrow?

Allen: Our practices are just as tough as any college practice that I've seen. VYPE: Tell me one dual or tournament you look forward to every year?

Bailey: The one tournament I always look forward to is the Geary invitational. It is a very tough tournament that my older brother Dallas never won so it gives me some bragging rights over him when I win.

Allen: I always look forward to Geary

VYPE: Who is the funniest guy in the wrestling room?

Bailey: The funniest guy in our wrestling room in my opinion would be Isaiah Page. He always keeps us laughing. VYPE: Do you listen to anything before a match?

Bailey: I really don't listen to music much before I wrestle because I like to stay calm and not over excited, however when I do I usually throw on some Eminem. Allen: I listen to a playlist that consists of rap, metal and EDM. VYPE: Who may be your toughest opponent this season? Bailey: My toughest competition depends on what weight I end up

wrestling at. I'm not sure yet where coach wants me at later on this year, but Jo Jo smith will definitely be a tough competitor I have a chance to wrestle. Allen: I'm not sure who honestly. I haven't taken that into too heavy of consideration, but whomever I wrestle I'm going to go all out and wrestle.

VYPE: What are your plans after high school? Bailey: My plans after high school are not set yet. I still have a lot to consider.

Allen: Hoping to go off to college and continue my wrestling career. VYPE: Thanks guys and good luck this season. Bailey: Thank you. Allen: Thank you.

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Mack Thompson

Sand Springs High School

Sand Springs sophomore Mack Thompson is a student-athlete to watch in anything he does. On the basketball court, Thompson contributes with 7.8 points per game. In the classroom, he sits near the top of his class with a 4.57 GPA. As a freshman, Thompson took five pre-AP classes. Now, as a sophomore, he is taking three more pre-AP classes, along with AP World History. Outside of basketball and school, Thompson is a member of the Sand Springs baseball team, STUCO, Sandites.TV and Olivet Youth Group, among other activities. He works tremendously hard to become a better athlete and student, which has earned him the honors of TTCU Academic Athlete of the Month.

Danielle Hoover

Union High School

Union senior Danielle Hoover was a two-year starter at outside back before missing most of her junior year with a torn ACL. She returned for the playoffs last year after only five months of rehab and now is a Union co-captain who plays multiple positions. In the classroom, Hoover carries a 4.86 GPA with a heavy AP course load and ranks in the top two percent of her graduating class. She also scored a 31 on the ACT while preparing to study biology and pre-veterinary medicine next year at the University of Tulsa, where she has signed a letter of intent to play soccer for TU coach Kyle Cussen.

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Lives up to the Hype The Memorial Chargers leaned heavy on their star big man AJ Cockrell and the UTSA commit responded in a big way averaging 28.3 points and 18.6 rebounds over three games to lead the Chargers to the boys championship at the Tournament of Champions. Cockrell’s effort was also good enough to earn him MVP honors and a spot on the first all-tournament first team. On their way to the championship the Chargers beat Atoka 76-64 in the first round then edged Edmond Santa Fe 52-48 in the semifinals. Finally in the championship game Memorial squared off with Owasso and managed to outlast the Rams in a triple-overtime thriller 93-88.

Andrew Kuhn – Glencoe, Craig Holman – Owasso, DeShannon Lowe – Owasso Along with Cockrell the Chargers also got huge efforts from Derek Guest and Caleb Nero through the three games with Nero averaging 14.7 points and Guest averaging 13.0. Both players were selected to the all-tournament second team.

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Owasso’s star guard Shake Milton also drew more than his fair share of headlines

averaging 41.7 points per game in the Rams’ three contests and earning a spot on the all-tournament first team list. Kinzer Lambert averaged 19.7 points per game and was another Ram on the first team all-tournament list. Rounding out the all-tournament first team was Glencoe’s Ty Lazenby, Atoka’s Bishop Coulter and Victory Christian’s Chris Crawford. Lazenby averaged 31.3 points and 12 rebounds per game at the tournament, Coulter averaged 24.3 points and 10 rebounds while Crawford averaged 31.0 points for the Conquerors. On the girls side of things East Central beat a tough Adair squad 6254 in the first round then took down Southmoore 54-49 in the semifinals

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Scheihing: I think youth programs and freestyle are both vital to a high school wrestling program. More often than not, you hardly see successful wrestlers that don't have a good, established background in both. Head coach Derek Scheihing and the Owasso Ram wrestling team are sleeping giants in Class 6A and the alarm is about to go off. We sat down with coach Scheihing to discuss the challenges of a young team and what the future holds for the wrestling program in Owasso.

VYPE: You have a young team this season, what are the challenges in having such a young bunch? Scheihing: Establishing good training, drilling, weight cutting habits. It is also hard to teach the younger kids that have wrestled youth, the team concepts of wrestling. We really have to try to focus on the team aspect of wrestling and not just individual. We have also been focusing on our goals and commitments, which has really changed the attitude of our room and practices. VYPE: How intense can practice get with young guys trying to become the go-to guy at their weight? Scheihing: The intensity of our room has increased. We have a lot of athletes battling for

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spots and taking spots from some older wrestlers, so the intensity has really stepped up a notch lately.

VYPE: Hunter Youell has continued to improve. What's should we expect from him this season?

Scheihing: He has came a long way in a short time. He has went from a one dimensional wrestler to a well rounded wrestler. It would be very disappointing if he accepted anything less than being a state placer. VYPE: Of the underclassmen, who has really impressed the coaching staff in early duals and tournaments?

Scheihing: Baylor Smith and Justin Johnson are freshman that have really impressed everyone. Both of them are also athletes that have been wrestling freestyle and been part of our Oklahoma national teams. Their dedication and commitment to wrestling is a great example that hard work does pay off.

I have made it a personal goal of mine to establish a good relationship with our youth program. I try to show up to youth practices and help out once a week. Our youth coach Derek Harvey used to be an adjunct coach at our high school and junior high programs. Since he coached with me, he is bringing several of our concepts into the OWC and it seems to be working. In a few years he will have a top youth program. He is doing a great job and you can see the growth in just one year. VYPE: What does the future of Owasso Ram wrestling look like?

Scheihing: The future looks bright. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaching staff is the best I have ever coached with, so things are coming around. We have seven coaches and around 100 wrestlers in the Owasso junior high and high school program. Most athletes use wrestling to improve themselves at other sports, then they see how it has impacted them, and stay out to become an important part of our program. Owasso has everything it needs to become one of the top programs in the state. There is nothing holding us back and soon it will be one of the talked about programs in the state.

Riley Vancuren Owasso's Senior proves she's got game on and off the court/field. Senior Owasso High School Lady Ram Riley Vancuren is the Academic Athlete of the Month for Mathnasium. With her dad as an OHS coach, Vancuren has sports running in her veins. As a defender for the Lady Rams, a basketball player plus a 4.0 GPA, Vancuren is both a dedicated athlete and student. Math and analytics are her strong suit, and will carry over to her pursuit of chemical engineering at Oklahoma State next fall. In addition, Vancuren is the VP of Psychology club and FCA at Owasso. She is an active member of Student Council, NHS and Native American Student Associa-

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Kiki Boyer Sapulpa High School Sapulpa hosted its inaugural Holiday Classic tournament this past December, and it could not have ended with a better result. Sapulpa defeated No. 10 Norman North on Dec. 31 to secure the title. Senior Kiki Boyer made a huge impact in the game, scoring 15 points to help lead her team to victory. She also led her team with seven rebounds in the win. On the season, Boyer is averaging 11.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. Boyer’s continued effort to be an impact player has earned her the honor of Mazzio’s Athlete of the Month.

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Kale Mulkey Bixby Football How long have you been involved with FCA? I have been involved with the FCA since the start of my junior year, which is the year I got back into football and the year I heard about FCA.

Who influenced you to join? I’ve always been a Christian ever since I was little thanks to my parents who strongly influenced me in those choices, but my best friend in FCA was the one who got me involved.

How has FCA made an impact in your life on and off the field? I look at my FCA teammates as brothers. I can always rely on them and trust them with almost everything on and off the field. From needing encouragement at a bad practice to just needing someone to talk to about personal problems, they were always there for me. How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete? I believe that as it says in Matthew 19:26, “with God, all things are possible,” giving me strength and talents that I would not have without having a relationship with God, which I’m so thankful for.

What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Matthew 19:26 is my reassurance to me personally if I’m ever down and it’s also words of encouragement that I can give to my teammates if they’re ever down or in need of Christ’s word.

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Sand Spring's Daton Fix made a name for himself in Oklahoma, but it won't stop there. Wrestling roots in Oklahoma run deep. For Daton Fix from Sand Springs, adding his name to that list of great wrestlers is a goal he set for himself and he’s taken some big steps in fulfilling that goal. VYPE editor Brad Heath sat down with Daton to talk about his early days, the future and his journey to becoming one of the greats. VYPE: Daton, how old were you when you started wrestling?

Fix: Well I've been around wrestling my whole life. My dad used to take me to tournaments and duals whenever he officiated. He told me to watch the guys who got their hand raised. I finally started competing around the 4th or 5th grade. VYPE: When did you realize you were pretty good as a young wrestler?

Fix: I probably realized that I had a chance to be good whenever I won my first Junior High state title in 6th grade. I beat two guys that had beaten me earlier in the year just to get to the finals. Then I beat the returning state champion in the finals. VYPE: Who are some of the guys you look up to?

Fix: Before I started wrestling, when I would go with my dad to watch while he officiated, Chris Perry would always wrestle around with me when he was in high school. So I've always looked up to him. I also look up to guys like John Smith and Jordan Burroughs. I look up to anyone who finds a way to win. VYPE: You have wrestled in the biggest tournaments in the states and overseas; what is your favorite moment or moments from those events?

Fix: I've had a lot of moments that stand out to me. Like winning a high school state title, winning freestyle and Greco national titles, and making the world team. But the most exciting moment was definitely walking out for my finals match at the Youth Olympics and realizing that I was representing my country on wrestling’s biggest stage.

VYPE: What is the funniest thing an opponent has said to you during a match? Fix: No one has ever really said anything very funny while we were wrestling, but I do remember someone telling me good job before the match was over. VYPE: How disciplined are you with your diet?

Fix: I watch what I eat most of the time because I have to make weight all throughout the year. I drink a lot of water and try to put good things into my body while I'm cutting weight. But that doesn't mean I don't have a sweet tooth every once in a while! I'm a sucker for ice cream or a milkshake! VYPE: Your twitter handle is @_ Greatest_Ever1. Is that the goal? To be the greatest ever?

Fix: Yeah that is definitely a goal. Being the greatest ever is the ultimate goal! There are steps I have to take to get there though. I can't just wake up one day and be the greatest ever. I have to set my goals high and work for them. VYPE: In your opinion, who holds that title in wrestling as the “greatest ever?”

Fix: That would really depend on if you’re asking about the college level or international level. At the college level there's been three guys win four national titles. Pat Smith was the first guy to win four. Then Cael Sanderson went undefeated all four years and Kyle Dake did it at four different weights. On the other hand John Smith won two college national titles, but he went on to win six straight world titles and two Olympic gold medals. VYPE: What goes through your head just before a match?

Fix: I stay pretty relaxed before my matches. I know I've put the work in so I just go out there and try to score as many points as I can. VYPE: What about right after the

match? Fix: After the matches I just go back to being me. VYPE: One thing people would be surprised to know about Daton Fix?

Fix: One thing most people would be surprised about is that I don't talk very much. I'm really not the type of person to start up a conversation. I also enjoy hanging out with my little brothers and sister.

VYPE: Are you a MMA fan? If so who do you like to watch? Fix: Yeah I love watching MMA. My dad wrestled with Randy Couture in college so him and my dad are good friends. He was a light heavyweight and heavyweight UFC champion. He's now in the UFC hall of fame. I also love watching guys like Johnny Hendricks and Daniel Cormier who were OSU wrestlers in the past. VYPE: Look into your crystal ball and tell me where you see yourself in two, seven and 10 years.

Fix: Well in two years I see myself winning my fourth state title and getting a junior world title. In 7 years I see myself winning my fourth collegiate national title and training to win an Olympic gold medal. In 10 years I see myself winning world titles and Olympic gold medals. VYPE: If I gave you a chance to say hi, thank you or make a statement to anyone you want, what would you say?

Fix: I would just want to say thank you to everyone who has ever done anything for me. I wouldn't be where I was if it wasn't for lots of people who have helped me along the way.

VYPE: Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. We’re excited to see what your future holds! Fix: Thanks for doing it. Wrestling doesn't get as much publicity as football and other sports, so thank you for covering some wrestling! January 2015

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Claim Gold in Wrestling?

Marquise “Q” Overton is leaving a legacy at Jenks on the football field and on the wrestling mat. VYPE editor Brad Heath caught up with the big man to talk some wrestling and what it would mean to the senior to be crowned state champion. VYPE: How have your early matches gone since the end of football season? Overton: The early matches have been all right. It was a little hard at first because I just got out of football, but I was in pretty good shape. Today it’s so much better.

VYPE: What’s the difference between football shape and wrestling shape? Overton: Football shape is way different then wrestling shape. Football shape you do a few plays then take a break and you get breaks when the offense is on the field. In wrestling you have to wrestle for a

solid six minutes depending on if you go to overtime or not.

VYPE: Is this the year you get it done and take home a gold? Overton: I have a really good feeling this could be the year. I got close last year in the semi’s to go for first or second against Andrew Dixon. My mentality since then has been, don’t put the match in the refs hands because it may not go well. I want to end my senior year as a state champion. I have a feeling this is my year. VYPE: Who else on the team has stepped up this season?

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Overton: This season a few people have stepped up like Jake Pattinson, Will Janes, Grant Fox, and many others. They all have a chance to go to state.

VYPE: What’s one thing people don’t know about Q? Overton: The first time I rode on an airplane was when I was invited to play in the All-American Semper Fidelis bowl game in January. VYPE: What about track? Are you going to throw this year?

Overton: I don’t plan on throwing in track this year.

VYPE: Q, thanks for doing this. I know you’ve been busy with recruiting, playing in All-Star games and wrestling. We appreciate it. Any last words? Overton: I want to give a shout-out to my mom and dad, Alicia Kozikuski, and Ricky Overton. Also to the rest of my family and my amazing girlfriend Brooke Bauman.

Wrestling Update Glenpool Warriors Head coach Ty Bowling returns several wrestlers to the mat that give the Warriors an advantage in nearly any dual they may face this season. Two-time state champion Justin McGinnes returns at 152-pounds and is hunting for his third title in his senior year. Coach Bowling has five state qualifiers; Jovanny Cortez, Ethan Raper, Garrett Ohara, Dawson Ohara and McGinnes are all capable of picking up wins and making the state meet. Sophomore Garrett Wild was a regional placer at 106-pounds last year as a freshman. Coach Bowling has three assistant coaches in Courtney Tennial, Rusty Davis and Stephen Hodge with great experience and knowledge of wrestling.

Early on in the 2014-15 season the Warriors have picked up dual wins over Cleveland, Mannford and Union JV. Expect to see several Glenpool wrestlers represent the Warrior nation at state this year. Owasso Rams

The Rams are young this year and head coach Derek Scheihing is excited to see how they can develop over the course of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking forward to see how much we can improve throughout the season. This is the youngest team I have ever coached so the growth of this team during the season should be dramatic. The future is bright for the Owasso Rams,â&#x20AC;? said Scheihing. Senior Hunter Youell is a top

ten wrestler in Class 6A at 120-poundsand brings the most experience to the mat for the Rams. Youell is followed by juniors Jordan Turley (113) and Jacob Mitchell (138). Both juniors have tremendous ability and will continue to improve. Several sophomores and freshmen dot the lineup. Brandon Conrad (145, So.), Wyatt Johnson (106, So.), Jalen Johnson (160, So.), Baylor Smith (132, Fr.) and Justin Johnson (170, Fr.) are the young guns coach Scheihing is so excited about having in the wrestling room. Assistant coaches Milton Denny, Daniel Dolan and Bryce Dicus alongside the wrestlers are putting the work to become one of the top programs in Oklahoma.

placed 2nd at 195.

Moses Mayhue placed 2nd at 152-pounds at the Perry Tournament of Champions in December. Mayhue and heavyweight Temisian Bekederemo both wrestled hard at Perry and worked their way to the podium. Christian Mayhue (145) and Mason Naifelt (106) placed 3rd and 4th respectively at Perry giving coach Crutchmer four guys on the podium at one of the toughest tournaments in the state. Expect this team to continue improving as dual state and the state tournament rapidly approach.

Union Redskins

Success for the Union wrestling team is measured in titles and state champions. This year senior Chance Wenglewski has an excellent shot at becoming the 220-pound champion. Ranked 2nd at 195-pounds, Wenglewski has the skill and desire it takes to win it all. Head coach Kevin Crutchmer has seen his share of great wrestlers at Union and believes Wenglewski can join that group as a champion. In 2014 he

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Bixby Overdrive

The tradition-rich Bixby swim team is gearing up for state

The Spartans are navigating some new and challenging waters as they compete in Class 6A this season but head coach Monika Whitsett said her goals for the team are the same as they have always been. “Our goals rarely change season to season. We are always striving to create an educational and competitive atmosphere where individuals learn how to push themselves both physically and mentally and achieve their best,” Whitsett said. “We want kids to learn both to set goals and work hard to accomplish them. We want to encourage athletes to be dedicated athletically and academically. And...well…we like to win.”

Helping the Spartans to achieve those goals on the boys side are four swimmers that Whitsett feels can do very well at state. Senior Bryan Lee headlines that group and is definitely a swimmer to watch according to Whitsett.

“While we are 6A this year we fully expect some top finishes from him both individually and in relays, he already holds a lot of our pool records, but he will change them again, I know it,” Whitsett said when asked about Lee. Other top swimmers on the boys team include junior Logan Wagner as well as Asher Huskinson and Peter Anthony. “Logan has also been working hard this season and once we hit 36

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taper in February I am confident we will see some significant time drops and hopefully some new Bixby pool records,” Whitsett said.

On the girls side of things Bixby isn’t as deep but does still have several top swimmers. Senior Gillian Edmoundson and sophomore Madison Gipson are the two leaders of that group according to Whitsett and are both working hard towards earning spots at the state tournament.

Another swimmer that could burst on the scene in a big way for the boys squad is Trey Jezik. A versatile athlete the Spartans are still looking for the best place to put Jezik but are very excited about what he can accomplish. Whitsett also said there are several young swimmers on the girls side she is excited about. “Our girls team is comprised almost entirely of upperclassmen, but we have some eighth grade girls who will be joining varsity who are pretty outstanding! We

Bryan Lee have a fresh crop of talent headed our way, which is very exciting,” Whitsett said. Overall the swim teams at Bixby are trying to leave a lasting impression at a program who already has a rich tradition and Whitsett believes that despite the jump to 6A her team will do just that in the end.

“The dynamic of the OSSAA state swimming program has changed significantly over the last five years. We've gone from one qualifying meet for the entire

Go Spartans state, to divisions (5A/6A), and now another change with the incorporation of a regional meet. Bixby varsity swimming has over the last few years definitely left a legacy in the 5A division- one we are very proud of. This year, as we face new challenges with larger schools in 6A, we recognize that this is a new chapter for our program and we look forward to it,” Whitsett said. “While the goal of being overall champions is not in our cards this year, our athletes are excited about the new level of competition and the personal gains they will make competing against these programs.

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The Comets' swim team looks to make a little noise in February

From carrying the sign for the A-final at state as an eighth grader to making state as a freshman and finding her way to the podium, Grundy is looking forward to getting back in the pool for another shot at state.

VYPE: Thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to do this. Heading into the season what are the expectations for the team and for yourself this season? Grundy: For my team, we would like to continue improving from last year and bring more swimmers to State. For me, I would like to continue dropping time and to improve my placement at State from last year. VYPE: What events are you swimming this year?

Grundy: This season I am swimming the 100 breast and the 200 IM. VYPE: Who on the team has really worked hard and impressed you this year?

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give up a lot of outside activities to excel in this sport. VYPE: Do you have a favorite place to swim?

Grundy: My favorite place to swim is the Jenks pool because the Regional meet was held there last year, and it was one of my best meets of the season. It’s also my home pool for training. VYPE: What got you involved in swimming? Grundy: I got involved in swimming when I was seven years old on a Y team when my parents noticed I could swim across the pool easily. My dad taught me how to swim; I never took lessons. VYPE: What advice would you give younger athletes considering swimming as their sport? Grundy: I would tell them to go for it because swimming is good exercise and a great way to meet friends. Swimming also

teaches you self-discipline and is good for you academically because you have to manage your time well. Beth Grundy is a member of the Jenks Trojan Swim Club and the Kelley Krazies. Her academics include AP courses in Algebra II, Chemistry, World History and Literature, while carrying a 3.76 GPA.

Hannah Dickinson Union Redskins Swimming has gotten better and better.

One of the top swimmers for Union High School, Hannah Dickinson has turned in great performances during her career. Her focus this year is to turn in two more great performances in the 100 free and backstroke. VYPE: What got you started in the swim program at Union High School? Dickinson: I have been swimming for 11 years and moved to Tulsa my freshmen year of high school. Being that I swam as long as I have, I was determined to swim for Union and make it the best four years of my life.

VYPE: What events do you swim?

Dickinson: I’m a sprinter. The 100 free and 100 back are the races for me. VYPE: What is one thing people don’t know or understand about swimmers?

Dickinson: Many of my friends don’t understand the preparation for huge meets. The shaving, the tapered training, the knee skins. Swimming confuses the “land people.” VYPE: Who is the funniest person on the team? Dickinson: I would have to say that I always have a lot of laughs hanging out with Max Anderson. He’s a great guy to be around.

VYPE: This season, who would you say has worked the hardest to contribute to the overall success of the team?

Dickinson: Our girls 400 free relay team has had a lot success this year. Myself, Josie Uerling, Juliet Basden, and Morgan Carr have worked very hard and together we broke Union’s 400 Free relay record at the beginning of the season. VYPE: Is there any particular meet you always look forward to swimming?

Dickinson: Like every year, I am really looking forward to state. State is a time when everyone’s hard work pays off and memories are made. VYPE: Do you listen to music before you

swim?

Dickinson: I do listen to music at the bigger meets to keep me focused. I listen to my favorite bands like The 1975 “So Far”, and Panic at the Disco! “Ms. Jackson.” VYPE: What is the toughest thing about being a swimmer?

Dickinson: The toughest thing about being a swimmer is the pressure you put on yourself to do great. I always stress about my stroke being clean enough and if my under-waters are far enough. VYPE: What can we expect from Union this year?

Dickinson: I think our Union girls are going to pull multiple A final spots this year. We have a hard working team with some dedicated girls who love to race. Lookout everyone, we might make a splash!

VYPE: What are your plans after high school? Dickinson: I am currently in the search for my perfect college (preferably in the south) with a great swim program. I can’t imagine not swimming.

VYPE: Thanks for doing the interview Hannah. Do you have anyone you want mention or say hi to? Dickinson: A huge thank you to my parents for sitting through all those long meets to only watch me swim for two minutes. Also, thanks to Jerod Dyke, Jillian Hatfield, and David Lynn for always pushing me to keep swimming. Lastly, shout-out to my Union teammates! Go Union!

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Jenks' Camryn Hudgins The talented junior is ready to help lead Jenks swim this year.

Junior Camryn Hudgins is no stranger to success. Last year she found her way to the podium in three different events. This year her focus is cutting her times and returning to state for another chance at gold. VYPE editor Brad Heath caught up with Hudgins before practice to discuss life as a swimmer, stereotypes and what the future may hold.

great so far, the team is really putting in an effort and I love being apart of it. Everyday we come to practice ready to work and train hard.

stereotype in swimming is that we are all tall and lengthy. I am living proof that it is not true because I am only 5-foot-2!

VYPE: Camryn, last year you earned medals in three events. What are your expectations for this season?

Hudgins: A swimmer to definitely keep your eye on is Nicole Molina. She is my training partner and I'm expecting her to do amazing things this year.

Hudgins: This year I'm hoping to get my sectionals cuts, which is an elite meet that takes place after state. I'm also expecting to have some pretty great races; that's the one thing I love most about swimming!

Hudgins: I have been in the Jenks Swimming program since 2nd grade and been swimming since I was five! Before coming to Jenks I swam in Texas.

Hudgins: I haven't really thought about where I will be in the future. I try to take every moment as it comes and not think ahead, but the one thing I do know is I love swimming!

VYPE: How has the first half of the season gone for you thus far? Hudgins: This season has been

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VYPE: Name some teammates we should keep an eye on as the season moves forward.

VYPE: How long have you been involved in swimming?

VYPE: What is one stereotype about swimmers that people have completely wrong? Hudgins: I think the biggest

VYPE: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a junior this year, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to think about college. Where do you see yourself in a couple of years?

VYPE: What advice would you give junior high or elementary kids considering joining a swim club? Hudgins: For anyone thinking about joining swim, I would advise that the person loves to work hard and has a lot of dedication. Swimming is one of the hardest sports and if you aren't going to work you won't get anywhere.

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Hornets Swim Toward Title Booker T. Washington swim coach Adina Norman is optimistic about how her team will finish the season. All of her swimmers from last season, except two, have returned to the team. Along with the swimmers who joined the team this season, Norman has put together a talented roster. For Norman, it’s difficult to single out one swimmer as the best. “I don’t think I would be able to just pull out one name for each,” coach Norman said. “I believe that I have a lot of swimmers that will surprise and come out on top. It is just too

hard to say one name only. I would feel like I was leaving someone out.”

With Regionals just a few short weeks away, Norman is getting her team prepared to compete at the highest level. She expects that her team will be in the running for a title. Beyond the team level, Norman is excited for her swimmers at the individual level. She is expecting many of them to make waves at the regional tournament. “My girls team has a great shot in the top 3 and would love to take

home a title,” Norman said. “I am excited and believe that I will have more swimmers qualifying for state than there has been in a long time.”

The road to the title will not be an easy one, however. There are plenty of other teams along the road that will challenge Booker T. Washington. Norman expects a handful of quality programs to challenge her team the most, but she is aware there are surprises along the way. “I feel that Harrah, Altus, Shawnee, Ft. Gibson and Stillwater are the

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teams that challenge us the most,” Norman said. “Of course, each year it comes with a few surprises.”

When it comes to specific events, roster depth gives Norman a wide variety of strengths. Both of her teams have their own strengths. As

a result, Norman is confident in her team in many different events. For her girls’ team, she felt the 200 free, 100 free, 500 free, 200 free relay and the 400 free relay were the strong points. As for the boys, there are some similarities, as well as

some differences, in strong points. The boys’ team strengths lies in the 200 free, 200 IM, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free relay and the 400 free relay.

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Trojan Talk VYPE gets to know Kiefer star Lense Ramey IV

Kiefer’s Lense Ramey IV is an ultra-talented guard who can do a it all. Through five games this year Ramey is averaging 29.0 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while shooting a blistering 50 percent from behind the three-point line to help the Trojans to a 4-1 overall record.

VYPE: Your dad is the head coach at Kiefer. What’s it like playing for him? Ramey: I like playing for him. He is a really good coach and was a really good player back when he was younger. He has taught me almost everything I know about basketball, sometimes it isn’t so fun to come home after a bad game but I really like it for the most part.

VYPE: You guys are trying to get Kiefer to the state tournament for the first time in history. You got close last year and lost in the area tournament. What would it mean to you if you could accomplish that goal this year? Ramey: That would be huge. Our main goal is to do just that. It would be really exciting to make it to the state tournament and get to play in the Big House. It’s always been a dream of mine to play there.

VYPE: You do it all for Kiefer. Score, rebound, pass and defend. How much pride do you take in being such an all-around player? Ramey: I just try to help my team any way I can. Whatever they need I try to do it. This year playing 44

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football really helped me get stronger and get better in the post but if I need to step out and shoot or do other things I will try to do that.

he graduates because he is a great point guard and our best defender who always guards the other team’s best guard.

Ramey: I like to play on the wing as a guard the most. I love to spot up and shoot three’s or taking the ball to the rim off the dribble. I enjoy playing in the post too but I like playing on the wing more.

Ramey: Oh man there is a lot on there. Usually some rap or upbeat stuff from Kendrick Lamar to Dr. Dre.

VYPE: You mentioned your play in the post. Do you like bullying smaller guards in the paint or playing on the outside more?

VYPE: Lets talk about your teammates a little. Who is the funniest guy on the team?

Ramey: Oh it’s got to be Marcus Shadowens. Ask anybody on the team and they will say the same thing. VYPE: Ok so who on the team hates to lose the most? Ramey: Our whole team. If we lose a game everybody in our locker room is upset.

VYPE: Alright, so who is the guy on the team who people may not know about because he does the dirty work that doesn’t show up on a stat sheet? Ramey: Probably Trystin Edwards. He’s not always at the top of the stat sheet but we will definitely miss him after

VYPE: How about a couple fun questions to finish this deal off. What’s on your iPod when you are listening to music before a game?

VYPE: Last one then. What is the stuff in your music library that you don’t want people to know you have? Ramey: (Chuckles) I have some Frank Ocean in there that I listen to if I need to calm down but I really don’t wanna get caught listening to it.

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Lady Cardinals play in honor of their beloved coach Mark Campbell, who passed away last summer. Mallory Vaughn is the teams leading scorer with 17 points per game and has an 83% shooting average. The 6’4 Vaughn was the Metro Lakes Conference player of the year as a freshman. Others in that class that contribute a lot of minutes are Brittany Kickapoo and Riley Delozier.

Coach Vaughn has coached all these girls from seventh Clockwise from bottom center Sawyer Salisbury Clockwise from Bottom Center Kayleigh Reeder #5, to twelfth grade (except for O’dell, a transfer) and has #11, Madie Vaughn, Caroline Sallee, Shleby West, Kylee Whisanhunt, Caroline Sallee, Sawyer SalisDakota Jefferson, Taylor O’Dell bury, Shleby West, Madie Vaughn, Brianna Hadley coached Salisbury, Madie Vaughn and Sallee since second grade. With Madie January of 2015 sees the Lady Cardinals have played on many competitive teams and Mallory being her daughters, she with a 7-2 mark and a Class 5A ranking together in the summers, playing for has a spent a lot of time with all these of number four. The girls are performing some great coaches like James Asbury girls. “This is a special group brought with great success on the court, despite from Webster and Darlene Calip from together by years of playing together, great tragedy off the court. Coach Susie Sapulpa. losing a great coach and a senior group Vaughn took over the team this season In addition to the senior group, they that really has a passion for the game when cancer took the life of Cardinal have an athletic group of sophomores of basketball.” She also noted that their coach Mark Campbell this summer. Coach that will have no problem taking over parents have put their heart and soul Vaughn said it has been extremely hard the playing time next year when the into the basketball program also. on the team. “Luckily we have his family seniors graduate. One of the sophomores, to support us and show the girls how to be strong in the face of terrible times. One driving force this year is the teams’ motto: Win The Last One, in honor of Coach Campbell. “He fought cancer all season long last year and showed the girls what it mean to battle and fight until the end.” This year’s team returns five returning starters from last years squad, including five seniors. Those five are: Point guard Taylor O’dell, who is averaging 12 points a game. Sawyer Salisbury, a four-year starter, who is averaging eight points a game and leads the team in steals and assists. Madie Vaughn is a four-year starter and Dakota Jefferson is a threeyear starter. Rounding out the group of seniors is Caroline Sallee who spells O’dell at point guard. These seniors

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Q&A with Steve Hildebrand

With the Holiday break behind us, Holland Hall will begin their Southwest Preparatory Conference season, often referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;countersâ&#x20AC;? in basketball and soccer in mid January, with the Conference Championships being played in February in Houston. To find out a little bit more about the SPC, VYPE visited with longtime Dutch Athletic Director Steve Heldebrand. VYPE: How long has Holland Hall been a member of the SPC and what was the basis of that original decision?

Heldebrand: Holland Hall has been a member of the SPC since 1967. The reason for joining the SPC in the late 1960's was it provided equitable sports opportunities for both boys and girls. Casady was already a member of the SPC and the opportunity to join other independent schools was appealing to Holland Hall.

VYPE: Who are some of the member schools and how do they compare with Holland Hall in size and facilities? Heldebrand: There are 19 SPC schools. The size of the student bodies range from 300 to 700. The SPC is the largest geographical independent conference in the country as it covers San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. SPC school members have terrific facilities and beautiful campuses. VYPE: Who are some of the schools you look at as your main rivals in the SPC? Heldebrand: Obviously by being a member of the SPC for almost 50 years we have

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developed some rivalries within the conference. Casady School in Oklahoma City is by far our biggest rival in the conference. We play Casady in all sports beginning in the 7th grade and continue through high school. Football and field hockey play for a trophy that is awarded to the winning school for the next school year. VYPE: Are there some athletes from member schools that stand out in your memory that some of our readers may have heard of? Heldebrand: The most talked about athlete in recent years to play in the SPC is Justice Winslow, who is in the starting lineup as a freshman at Duke. Justice was the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year for two years in a row and played at St. John's School in Houston. St. Mark's School in Dallas has produced some outstanding football players in recent years. The Acho brothers, Sam and Emmanual, played at the University of Texas and now play in the NFL. Also, many people are familiar with Ty Montgomery who is the top wide receiver and kick returner at Stanford. Raven Rogers is a Houston Kinkaid graduate and she had one of the fastest 800m times in the country her junior and senior year. Raven is currently running track at Oregon. VYPE: Holland Hall has great facilities, what are some of

the more recent additions and what may be on the horizon?

Heldebrand: Our most recent facility improvements to our athletic facilities have been the addition of artificial surface to our stadium, new bleachers in our upper school gymnasium and resurfacing our middle and upper school gym floors. We will have new scoreboards this spring for baseball and softball. VYPE: If someone is interested in attending Holland Hall, what is the process and are there scholarships/financial aid available? Heldebrand: For students who have an interest in attending Holland Hall they should contact our admissions office to set up a tour and shadow day to see if the student wants to apply. Holland Hall does not award scholarships, but tuition assistance is granted on need based for students/families.

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