Verdigris’ Abbigail Rairdon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Renew Realty Group
By Trina Walker Abbigail Rairdon thrives on exhilaration. Whether she is competing on the soccer field or jumping off a 25-foot cliff into The Blue Hole in Jamaica, Rairdon is up for the challenge. “That was the most exhilarating, breathtaking and exciting thing I’ve ever done! I would do that a million times over!” she […]
Verdigris’ Addison Bevard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Reliable Ice
By Ivy Knapp Verdigris Junior Addison Bevard has made a name for herself on the soccer field. As a center midfielder, she plays one of the most demanding positions in the game, but it’s exactly where she feels the most comfortable. “I enjoy being involved in every part of the game, on both offense and […]
Verdigris’ Marin Fink – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union
Marin Fink has become one of the standout athletes at Verdigris High School, where she plays midfielder for the school’s soccer team. The junior combines her love for the sport with a commitment to excellence both on and off the field, balancing athletics with academics and extracurricular activities. Fink’s connection to her teammates runs deep. […]
Claremore’s Tyler Osgood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma
By Elizabeth Contreras There are players who contribute to a lineup, and then there are players who anchor it. For Claremore’s Tyler Osgood, being a senior catcher and infielder means doing both by bringing toughness behind the plate and versatility across the field. Osgood has been around baseball from a young age, picking up a […]
2026 Sequoyah Claremore Eagles Baseball – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union
SEQUOYAH CLAREMORE EAGLES BASEBALL Coach: COLLIN RODEN OUTLOOK Depth will not be an issue for the Eagles this season. With several players making their return and a few new faces, the Eagles under head coach Collins Roden are poised for a solid season thanks to some excellent pitchers and hitters who can crank out the […]
2026 Claremore Zebra Baseball – Presented by Red Crown Credit Union
OUTLOOK Baseball is more than just another sport in Claremore. Baseball has a rich history in the town and for the high school, baseball has been one of the more successful programs with four state titles (’93, ’99, ’03, ’05) in the school’s history. Head coach Jonathan Gelnar is well aware of the tradition at […]
Claremore’s John Tedesco – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by ER Restoration
By Mike Moguin When baseball state powerhouse Claremore takes the diamond this spring, it will welcome freshman John Tedesco, known as “Johnny,” to its squad. Tedesco brings in outstanding credentials and has been recognized by credible sources in the game. Ask him what accomplishment he is proud of, and it would be, “Being selected to […]
Claremore Academic Team Headed to State – Presented by Rib Crib
Congratulations to the Claremore High School Academic Team on making the state tournament being held at Rose State College in Midwest City. The Claremore academic team will compete against the best teams in Class 5A, facing Tahlequah High School in the first round The CHS roster includes Addison Allensworth, Addison Carlson, Katie Chipman, Ellis Fears, […]
On the Pitch with Verdigris Soccer Player Gabrielle “Lizzie” Garza – Presented by Rib Crib
VYPE: Lizzie, what position are you playing and what is the toughest thing to master about that position? Lizzie Garza: I mainly play outside mid, and sometimes defense. The hardest thing about both of these positions is the mental endurance. Not letting yourself get tired and lazy. VYPE: What is the strength of your game […]
Q&A with Sequoyah Claremore’s Lee Ott – Presented by CBG Courtside Benefits Group
VYPE: Coach Ott, when did you get your start in coaching and who inspired you to coach? Lee Ott: I officially got my start in coaching at Oklahoma Union in the 2008-2009 school year. Both my dad who passed in 2015 coached for 35 years and is an OGBCA Hall of Fame inductee, my stepmom […]