Blackwell’s Madden Edgar – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center of Blackwell

Credit for Photos: Carrie Little Madden Edgar is a sophomore at Blackwell High School. He got his start in wrestling from his dad. Ever since he was a small child, Madden has always been around the wrestling matches due to his dad being a wrestling coach. He was always there with his dad for the matches, so […]
Blackwell’s Garret Short – Presented by Bancfirst Blackwell

Garret Short is a sophomore at Blackwell High School. He participates in wrestling and agriculture. He got his start with wrestling when his dad signed him up when he was six; he loved it and stayed with it ever since. He’s now been wrestling for ten years. Garret’s favorite part about wrestling is the grit […]
Blackwell’s Carter Barriger – Presented by Tom Henley Shelter Insurance

Carter Barriger is a senior at Blackwell High School. He participates in baseball, NHS, and is a representative in Student Council. Carter got his start in sports from his parents. They signed him up for T-ball around 14 years ago and has been loving baseball ever since. His favorite parts about baseball are the friends […]
Blackwell’s Alonso Lopez – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center Blackwell

A high school’s band or more than just students that play at halftime of a Friday night football game or in a local parade. They are a dedicated group of students that love music and put in a lot of hard work so they are prepared for these events, and most importantly, their competitions. Alonso […]
Q&A with Blackwell’s Kruz Goff – Presented by Bancfirst Blackwell

VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Kruz: I am a senior at Blackwell High School. I am on the wrestling team. VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of? Kruz: Being a four-time state champion. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better […]
Blackwell’s Matthue Mooring – Presented by Bancfirst Blackwell

High school athletes invest a lot of time and effort into becoming the best that they can be. Not only do they want to excel in their sport, but they also want to compete hard for the name on their uniform. “It means a lot to be able to represent Blackwell, especially our basketball program,” […]
Blackwell Baseball – Presented by Mark Estep State Farm

The Blackwell baseball program will be losing a group of players that have had a big impact on the program. While the road has not always been smooth, this group of seniors have stuck together and helped keep the program on track. “This senior group has been a big factor for this program,” said head […]
VYPE Post-Season Football Players to 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]. – NORTH AREA Braiden Hodgett – Yale Great player. Works extremely hard all the time. Great leader. Holds all time squat record at 157-pound class in Oklahoma. Has great ethics on and off the field. Stats Leads state with […]
2024-2025 Blackwell Maroons Wrestling Preview- Presented by BancFirst Blackwell

The Blackwell Maroons wrestling program is known for being tough and competitive. The program has won eleven team championships in wrestling and wrestling dual over its history, including being the reigning champs in both. Head coach Connor Cline says that his squad has done a great job of making the program proud. “Our program is […]
2024-2025 Blackwell Maroons Basketball Preview – Presented by Stillwater Medical- Blackwell

BLACKWELL MAROONS BOYS Coach: Terril Hankins 23-24 Record: 15-11 There is excitement around the Blackwell boys basketball program as the new season approaches and it makes sense why. “Return five of our top six players,” said head coach Terril Hankins. “We were a fringe top 20 team last year in Class 3A. We are an […]