Q&A with Ponca City’s Tavionne Akers – Presented by Equity Bank

VYPE: What sports do you play and what grade are you in?

Tavionne: I play basketball at Ponca City High School, where I am a freshman.

VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person?

Tavionne: Emotional control

VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of?

Tavionne: Winning first place at the 2023 Milt Brueggemann Hope Classic Lutheran Basketball Tournament in Shawnee, Kansas.

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you?

Tavionne: AJ Landis, he is a senior and a captain on our team.

VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade?

Tavionne: Jeremy Brey (Social Studies) and assistant basketball coach. He is a good role model and teacher.

VYPE: Who inspires you?

Tavionne: Jason Cain the only coach that understood me in my younger years with ADHD and basketball.

VYPE: What is your all-time favorite meal?

Tavionne: Steak and french fries

VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you take with you?

Tavionne: Florida and I would bring friends from my team.

VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.

Tavionne: Jacob Birnbaum head coach. Thank you for believing in me. Jason Cain, thank you for the guidance and understanding for the last five years.