Ponca City’s Hayden LeClair – Presented by Sparklight
Ponca City High School senior Hayden LeClair is a multisport student athlete, playing both football and baseball for the Ponca City High School Wildcats. In football, Hayden plays the position of nose guard, and in baseball, Hayden plays the position of left field. Hayden is proud to represent both high school and his community. Hayden […]
Ponca City’s Zaydn Stoll – Presented by Phillips 66
Ponca City High School senior Zaydn Stoll is a multisport athlete playing both football and basketball, as well as running track for the Ponca City High School Wildcats. Zayden has played football for 1 year, basketball since he was about 7 to 10 years of age, and this will be his 2nd year in track. […]
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 […]
Ponca City’s Jude Sinton – Presented by Tom Henley Shelter Insurance
Jude Sinton is a senior at Ponca City High School, where he is a member of the tennis team. He has worked hard to continually improve his game and become a better player and he has seen that work payoff. “Winning the conference is hands down my favorite highlight,” Jude stated. “It’s not just because […]
Ponca City Mom – Caiti Clark – Presented by The Ponca Real Estate Co
Whether organizing fundraisers, coordinating booster club meetings or supporting from the stands, Caiti Clark has impacted Ponca City High School’s softball program. As co-president of the Diamond Club, Clark plays a key role in raising funds, planning events and ensuring the team has the resources to succeed. “I actually was asked to do it, so […]
Ponca City Mom – Amy Arbona – Presented by The Ponca City Real Estate Co
Amy Arbona is the mother of five and she is proud of each one of her kids. As a parent, she knows that it is important to help her kids become good people and be the best that they can. “Teaching them to set and understand priorities helps them develop responsibility, time management skills, and […]
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 […]
Ponca City Wildcats Baseball – Presented by Equity Bank
Last season did not go the way that the Ponca City Wildcats had planned, ending with a 13-26 record. But with a new season approaching, head coach Grant Middlebrooks likes the way his team is looking. “This year’s team will be seeing some new faces but also have some old ones,” the coach said. “This […]
Ponca City Teacher – Julie Funkhouser – Presented by First National Bank
Almost everyone has had at least one educator that has had an impact on their life. Whether it was in elementary school, college, or somewhere in between, the influence that they have on your life can be long lasting. Julie Funkhouser is a teacher at Ponca City High School and she says that there was […]
Ponca City Teacher – Lynne Collenback – Presented by First National Bank
Teachers play an important role in our society as they impact the future generations of leaders and citizens. Lynne Collenback is an educator and she says that watching her students grow and learn makes it a very rewarding career. “I love the kids and I love seeing them grow up,” she said. “I get them […]