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 […]
Cherokee’s Talyn Allison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western OK
Cherokee’s Talyn Allison By Trina Walker Juggling school, sports and FFA activities can be challenging but Talyn Allison says it’s worth it. Allison is a junior power forward on her basketball team and the reporter for the Cherokee FFA chapter. Basketball and FFA positively impact her life. “Basketball has taught me teamwork, discipline and how […]
Cherokee’s Cade Smith – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit Western Oklahoma
Cherokee’s Cade Smith By Ivy Knapp For senior Cade Smith, the best thing about Cherokee High is the wide range of activities it has to offer, from FFA and FCCLA to Friday night football games. “There’s always something to be involved in,” he said. Cade has made the most of his time in his small […]
Q&A Cherokee’s Kynli Patterson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented Ortho Oklahoma
9 Questions with Kynli Patterson – Cherokee Girls BBall VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Cherokee HS? Patterson: My favorite part of being a student-athlete at Cherokee High School is building unforgettable memories with my teammates. I also love how our community always shows up to cheer us on and […]
Cherokee’s Hayden Roberts – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Ortho Oklahoma
Cherokee’s Hayden Roberts By Olivia Jones For Cherokee High School sophomore Hayden Roberts, basketball is more than a sport. It’s a lifelong commitment fueled by passion, focus, and purpose. Playing both point guard and shooting guard, Roberts has already established himself as one of the team’s most dynamic and dependable scorers, a player known for his […]
Cherokee’s Joel Parker – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Cherokee High School senior Joel Parker has been a member of the varsity football team since he entered high school, but even before he suited up for the school, he was a member of the FFA program starting in the eighth grade. Football and FFA are two activities Parker has spent his young life pursuing. […]
2025 Cherokee Chiefs Football Preview – Presented by Northwest Technology Center
CHEROKEE CHIEFS Coach: BRYCE SCHANBACHER 6-6 OFFENSE The Cherokee Chiefs put together a strong campaign last season, advancing to the Class B quarterfinals. While they ultimately fell short of their championship ambitions, head coach Bryce Schanbacher is optimistic about the road ahead. “We have a good group returning and will add a few younger players […]
Cherokee’s Kinsy Roberts – Presented by Slater Mechanical
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization allows christian students to meet together to discuss their faith and to grow relationships. Kinsy Roberts is involved in the FCA at Cherokee High School and she says it was a simple invite that introduced her to the group. “I first joined FCA when I was in the eighth […]
2025 VYPE Spring Players to Watch – Presented by Rib Crib
Comments are directly from their coaches. To add someone to this list please email [email protected]. Academic Team – Ty Martin – Broken Bow Ty always has a positive attitude. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, how bad the score is, or how many games we’ve lost, Ty is always cheerful and ready to encourage […]
Cherokee’s Gavin Guffey – Presented by Farm Credit Western Oklahoma
Cherokee High School junior Gavin Guffey is a four-sport student-athlete and a member of FFA and student council. Guffey said becoming a member of the FFA chapter was natural thanks to coming from a family that is heavily involved in agriculture. “I first got involved in FFA my 8th grade year, the first year I […]