Laverne’s Gentry Long – Athlete Spotlight
Gentry Long, a junior at Laverne High School, is the kind of athlete who thrives when things get tough. Whether he’s grinding through miles on a cross-country course, sprinting on the track, or stepping onto the football field, he carries a quiet determination that defines who he is. His junior year stands as a defining […]
Seiling’s Kyrsten Unwin – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Women’s Clinic
Behind every strong team is a player whose energy lifts everyone around her, and for Seiling junior Kyrsten Unwin, that’s exactly where she shines. As a multi-sport athlete competing in softball, cheer, powerlifting, and track, Unwin finds her anchor on the softball field, where she stands tall at shortstop, both literally and figuratively. “I am […]
Alva’s Cheyenne Justice – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Women’s Clinic
At Alva High School, junior golfer Cheyenne Justice has become known for more than just her impressive swing. As a member of the Ladybugs golf team, Cheyenne has carved out a name for herself as both a leader and a steady example of perseverance. Her proudest memory so far came when she and her teammates […]
Alva Goldbugs – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Oklahoma
The Alva Goldbugs baseball team is entering the new season with a youthful roster full of potential and passion. While the team is young, Head Coach Derrick Thomas believes the close-knit nature of his players will be one of their biggest strengths this spring. Many of these Goldbugs have been playing baseball together since they […]
Woodward’s Kevyn Medina – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Stride Bank
Kevyn Medina is the kind of player who brings energy, grit, and purpose every time he steps onto the soccer field. A sophomore at Woodward High School, Medina anchors his team as both a center back and center midfielder, two positions that demand toughness, awareness, and leadership. For Medina, one moment stands out above the […]
Hennessey’s Julianne Matousek – Track Spotlight
As just a freshman at Hennessey High School, Julianne Matousek is already making her presence felt on the track. Competing in a demanding slate of events that includes the 800-meter run, the mile, the two-mile, and the two-mile relay, Julianne has quickly proven she has both the endurance and determination to compete at a high […]
Cherokee’s Autumn McMahan – Golf Spotlight
For Cherokee High School freshman Autumn McMahan, success on the golf course is already becoming a familiar feeling. Competing as the team’s No. 1 bag, Autumn enters her high school career with an impressive résumé built through years of dedication on the junior circuit. With three top-five finishes on the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour and […]
Q&A with Enid’s Athletic Director Robert Mills – Presented by Bay Insurance
YPE: When did you take over as AD, and what was your professional background prior to this position? RM: I’ve been part of the Enid community for a long time, and I’m thrilled to have stepped into the Athletic Director role in July 2025. My journey in education started back in 2002, and after one […]
Aline-Cleo’s Christopher Chandler – Student Spotlight – Presented by Northwest Technology Center
For Christopher Chandler, innovation and ambition go hand in hand. The Aline-Cleo High School senior isn’t just an athlete balancing basketball, powerlifting, and track; he’s also a dedicated student at Northwest Technology Center’s Fairview campus, where his passion for technology is shaping his future. Christopher’s journey toward Northwest Tech began at home. His older brother, […]
Ringwood’s Romina Gonzalez – Student Spotlight – Presented by Northwest Technology Center
At Ringwood High School, junior Romina Gonzalez balances a busy schedule filled with athletics, academics, and career training. A member of the track team, Romina’s drive to push herself on the track mirrors the same determination she brings to her time at Northwest Technology Center, where she’s enrolled in the welding program. Romina’s journey to […]