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Norman North senior swimmer Ian McKenzie is one of the fastest sprinters in the state when he gets in the pool. He has finished in the top three in the state in the 50-meter freestyle since he was a freshman. He is getting ready to make a big impact in the State Swim Meet on February 20 - 21 at the Oklahoma City Community College.
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"He is a great leader for our team. He is the hardest worker we have. He is going to work hard and do really well at the swim meet"--Norman North Coach Kent Nicholson about Ian McKenzie. We'll see who knows more about Ian, his Mom or his Coach after asking the trio these 10 questions: ...
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Claremore wrestling has come a long way and leading the team is Jordan Basks. Head coach H.M. Chapman has instilled a strong work ethic and a commitment to being the best.
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Jordan Basks is a junior for the Claremore Zebra wrestling squad. He was able to defeat Broken Arrow's Derek Steeley in the 125-pound championship match at the Mid-America Nationals Union Wrestling Classic at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center. Jordan has wrestled since 7th grade. He also plays wide receiver and cornerback on the Zebra football team. H.M. Chapman is in his second season as head coach of Claremore Wrestling. ...
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Joy Williamson is a senior at Putnam City North with high expectations for the coming basketball season. Joy will be asked to carry the load for the Panthers. VYPE took some time to catch up with Joy, his coach and his brother to see who knows Joy best.
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On a team that returns no significant varsity experience, Coach Rick Harris said that how well Joy plays will determine how the season goes. "He's got the total package" Harris said. The team captain's greatest strengths lie in his tenacity on the court, as well as his ability to finish above the rim with jaw-dropping dunks. Williamson is currently being recruited by UCO, Witchita State, and OCU, and expects to...
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The all-VYPE teams are announced for the Fall sports. Check out VYPE's first venture into the world of motor sports as we look at local race car drivers and how their seasons ended.
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Drake Keys is a wide receiver and defensive back for the Skiatook Bulldogs. As a junior, Keys has already garnered attention from college coaches. He finished the season with a bang having two interceptions and a touchdown reception in a 70-27 victory over Will Rogers High. Coach Miller finished his first season with the Bulldogs with a record of 5-5, improving on the 2007 record of 7-3. ...
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Antuanya DeBose is a tight end and a defensive end for Millwood. He has received college interest from Langston, UCO and Northeastern. He has a 3.9 GPA and has been accepted to Tulsa.
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\"He's one of those guys who has improved so much\" says Coach Tony Henry. He stays after practice and leads by example. \"When he started playing, he was just a backup. Now he's as good a player as I've coached.\" ...
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Brittni Walker of Carl Albert is the setter for one of the best teams in Class 4A. Walker, who also stars on the basketball and soccer team's, helped the Titans to the state tournament for the first time in school history a year ago.
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"She is a great, well-rounded athlete," coach Deana Atkins said. "She excels at everything that she does. She is just so versatile. She moved from a hitter to a setter this year to help the team, and has played well." ...
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Katie Dark is a senior varsity cheerleader for Broken Arrow High School. She has cheered for 12 consecutive years at Broken Arrow and this being her fourth year on Varsity. Katie as well cheers on a competitive squad, which she has done throughout her whole life. When she is not cheering, she is excelling herself in school. Katie has maintained great grades being in advance classes. She has been involved in yearbook, Latin club, senior board, and was class president, striving everyday to be the best she can be both physically and academically.
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Mary Fowler led Broken Arrow to the 2008 Cheer Power High School National Championship in Galveston, Texas. Fowler has coached cheerleading for 23 years and is entering her 18th year at Broken Arrow. She has served as President of Oklahoma Cheer Coaches Association, has been named All-State Coach and Coach of the Year for Oklahoma Coaches Association. ...
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Norman High's Parker Bowles is one of the top runners in the state. The junior is also one of the favorites to win the Class 5A state title. He won a pair of national championships during the summer in the 2,000 meter steeplechase and has done well nationally in the 3,000 meter run.
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"He has really motivated himself and he pushes himself more than any kid I've been around," said coach Bob Byers. "He's a great leader as well." ...
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Jessica Smith will be in her second year as a cheerleader at Hale. "Jessica is a great leader of the team and she is always working really hard," said Hale cheer coach Meaghan Reaves. "She acts like a captain of the team and she will be a captain by her junior or senior year. She's just a great kid to be around."
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Meaghan Reaves has coached cheerleading on the high school level for five years. Reaves is in her second year as coach at Hale. She also coached for two years at Edison and one year at Union where she attended high school. Reaves was a member of the pom squad at Union and a member of the dance team at the University of Tulsa for four years. ...
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Union's Jeremy Smith is listed as one of the top running back prospects in the state and nation for 2008. Smith, who has verbally committed to Oklahoma State, rushed for 1,744 yards on 256 carries (6.8 average) during his junior season for the Redskins. Smith also finished with 20 rushing touchdowns. The 5-foot-10, 197-pound senior-to-be is ranked as the ninth overall all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.
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Kirk Fridrich will enter his second year as head coach at Union High School. Fridrich guided the Redskins to a 13-1 finish in 2007. Union dropped a 42-24 decision to Jenks in the Class 6A state championship game, although the Redskins defeated the Trojans 43-42 in overtime in a regular-season matchup last September. Fridrich has also made coaching stops at Stillwater and Owasso, prior to be named Union head coach...
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