Sequoyah Claremore’s Faith Dorsey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union

Sequoyah Claremore sophomore Faith Dorsey has already made a name for herself on the varsity soccer field, anchoring the Lady Eagles’ back line with the same poise and toughness she shows behind the plate in softball. A multi-sport athlete, she splits seasons between catcher in the spring and sweeper in the fall, embracing a new […]
Sequoyah Claremore’s Acee Proctor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union

Sequoyah Claremore junior guard Acee Proctor has grown up in the blue and gold, but this season the varsity floor finally felt like home. After years in the program, Proctor earned meaningful minutes for the Eagles and made the most of them as a shooting guard. “What I love most about my teammates at Sequoyah […]
Claremore’s Jax Van Valkenburg – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union Claremore

Claremore junior catcher Jax Van Valkenburg has grown up around the game, but what sets him apart for the Zebras is the standard he expects from himself and his teammates. Van Valkenburg, a varsity standout for Claremore High School, anchors the Zebras behind the plate and embraces the responsibility that comes with the position. “I […]
Q&A with Claremore’s Athletic Director Brian Young Presented by Red Crown Credit Union

VYPE: When did you take over as AD, and what was your professional background prior to this position? Brian Young: I have been Claremore’s Athletic Director for the last four years. I began my career in Claremore in the fall of 1990. I taught and coached from 1990-2008. I became a principal 2008-2009 through 2021-2022. The last four years […]
Sequoyah Claremore’s Channing Rue – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union

Sequoyah Claremore junior forward Channing Rue still remembers the goal that changed everything. As a seventh grader, she buried the first goal in Sequoyah’s middle school girls soccer history and heard her coaches yell from the sideline, “Channing, you just made history.” That moment helped shape Rue into the winger and striker the Eagles rely […]
VOTE NOW! Claremore Area Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball Oklahoma – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 3/25)

With another basketball season wrapping up, VYPE is looking for the fan’s top female basketball player in the area. Choose from the nominees below, or if you think someone should be added to the poll, send their name, school, grade, and why they should be considered to [email protected]. (Must have all info to be considered) […]
Oklahoma High School Boys Basketball Midseason Outstanding Player Recognition

To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected] Miilan Riley (Ada) Miilan is a senior guard and a true leader for Ada, playing some of the best basketball of his career. He is a lockdown defender with a balanced offensive attack, able to score and facilitate. Riley is averaging 13 […]
Oklahoma High School Football Postseason Player Recognition – Presented by Shelter Insurance

To add any players to this list please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athletes name, school, grade, and why you think they should be added to the list. Brock Boyles (Ada) Boyles has been the steady hand behind center for Ada, completing 118 of 214 passes for 2,107 yards, […]
2026 Claremore Zebra’s – Wrestling Preview – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint

Claremore Zebra Wrestling Headed to Dual State – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint Congratulations to the Claremore varsity wrestling team on making it to the dual state wrestling tournament. Head coach Chad Willard and assistant coaches Ryan Jahn, Zac Weber, Michael Williams, Billy Willard, and Josh Cunningham take a talented roster to the dual […]
Sequoyah Claremore’s Ryder Smalley – Athlete Spotlight

Ryder Smalley of Sequoyah Claremore High School is a driven, team-first baseball player whose story is defined by family influence, mental growth, and a deep love for the game. His words reveal a young athlete who understands that success comes from hard work, resilience, and the people who support him on and off the field. […]