Idabel’s Quintasia Johnson – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Work Ready Idabel

QUINTASIA JOHNSON-IDABEL Basketball, softball, cheer and track. Idabel junior Quintasia Johnson did it all until this year. But a devastating knee injury...

Idabel’s Ravian Larry – Track Spotlight – Presented by Smith’s Equipment

For Ravian Larry, stepping onto the track wasn’t just about competition—it was about discovering his natural talent and embracing a challenge....

Idabel’s Cassidy Pondexter – Track Spotlight – Presented by Sherrill’s Pharmacy

Cassidy Pondexter’s love for track started long before he ever stepped onto a high school track. “I’m 16 years old, and...

Idabel’s Quinton Zirretta – Track Spotlight – Presented by Sherrill’s Pharmacy 

Quinton Zirretta: Speed, Determination, and a State Championship Mindset For Quinton Zirretta, success in sports isn’t about luck—it’s about effort. “Putting...

Idabel’s Mercades Lopez – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank

Mercades Lopez didn’t always love softball. In fact, it was quite the opposite. “I started softball from a very young age. My parents...

Q&A with Idabel’s Mercedes Lopez – Softball Spotlight – Presented by New Century Abstract

VYPE: What inspired you to play your sport, and who are your biggest influences?  Mercades Lopez: My parents inspired me to play....

VYPE Preseason Boys Basketball Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Comments on these players are directly from their coaches. To add a nomination to the list, please email [email protected]. SEOK Tremain...

Idabel’s Baker Hoskins – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Smith Equipment Company

For Baker Hoskins, basketball started early. “I got started in the second grade when my dad took me to my first...

Idabel’s Shane Threadgill – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Guacamole Brothers Mexican Restaurant 

SHANE THREADGILL-IDABEL After advancing to the Class 3A state tournament last year, senior Shane Threadgill and the Idabel Warriors find themselves...

Idabel’s Cordavious Hankin – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Guacamole Brothers Mexican Restaurant 

CORDAVIOUS HANKIN While most of us think of all the bad things the Covid pandemic brought us, it really played a...