Watonga’s Jaidon Turney – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
When Jaidon Turney of Watonga High School entered the eighth grade, she made the decision to join the FFA chapter at school. Now a senior, Turney is still active in FFA and multiple sports at WHS. “I have always loved to be around animals, and to be outdoors. I have had horses, bottle calves, cats, […]
Crescent’s Leighton McNair – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Showing Brahman heifers and commercial sheep takes time, patients and persistence. All qualities you will find in Crescent High School’s Leighton McNair. McNair first joined FFA when she was in the 8th grade. Now a sophomore and a guard on the varsity basketball team, McNair said she got involved in FFA after some encouragement from […]
Kingfisher’s Ryan Scammahorn – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Ryan Scammahorn was in the sixth grade when he joined the local 4-H Club and eventually joined the FFA chapter at Kingfisher in the eighth grade. It was a family member who encouraged him to join. “My sister was in FFA and encouraged me to join,” Scammahorn said. “I enjoy the adventures and the friendships […]
Woodward’s Rylon Arnold – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Woodward High School’s Rylon Arnold is comfortable shooting targets or taking a shot on goal. Arnold is a member of the FFA chapter at WHS and a member of the varsity soccer team. “I got involved in FFA my 7th grade year,” said Arnold. “I joined FFA to do shooting sports.” Shooting is not the […]
Q&A with Kingfisher’s Jose Santoyo – Presented by Integris
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Jose: I am a senior at Kingfisher High School. I play football and I wrestle. VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade? Jose: Coach Wilson has been my favorite teacher. He’s one of the most caring people I know and has […]
Hennessey’s Hunter Weber – Presented by Integris
The winter break was supposed to be a time for rest, but for Hunter Weber, it took an unexpected turn. An unexpected accident during vacation left him with a broken ankle, sidelining him from the basketball season he had been looking forward to. “It’s tough,” Weber said. “I love basketball, and missing my senior season […]
Leedey Academic Team – Presented by Physical Therapy Central
Just like in any other sport, having a strong foundation can be a huge benefit to a team. Carrie Ward is the coach of the Leedey Academic Team and she is proud of the success the teams have had and she sees a bright future ahead. “We have a strong history of the Academic Bowl […]
Hennessey Eagles Baseball
The Hennessey Eagles’ baseball team will look to their upperclassmen to lead them to a successful season. They will be looking to build off of last season which saw them advance to the regional round of the postseason. Head coach Matt Fuksa is ready to see his team get on the field and get the […]
Hennessey’s Jakob Johns – Presented by Legacy Lawn Pest & Control
High school athletes can have a number of reasons why they chose to play sports. For some, it could be just because they enjoy the sport, and others do it just because they want something to do. But there are other athletes, like Jakob Johns, that have higher aspirations. He says that he has worked […]
Kingfisher Yellowjackets Girls Soccer
The Kingfisher Lady Yellowjackets soccer team is looking to build off of last season. Head coach Aniessa Edsall’s squad has a good number of underclassmen that will see a lot of playing time this season, but she looks for them to grow and improve as the season progresses. “We’re made up of a lot of […]