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FALL 2015 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
Fall Sports Preview
Jamall Shaw Points Toward a State Title
Returning Starters Change Positions on the Diamond New Volleyball Coach Pushes Competitive Buttons Cross Country Teams Geared to Run on Home Course Cheerleaders Go for Fourth Straight Championship
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A stack of envelopes, each sporting a different college letterhead, rests on David Alexander’s desk between an athletic equipment catalog and a carved, hand-painted “Football Life” business card holder. The five to seven recruiting letters have been the norm throughout the summer. It’s representative of the talent depth of Broken Arrow football’s senior class. “We’re getting letters for more players than I’ve seen in a long time,” said Alexander, who is in his second year as Broken Arrow’s head coach, but has several years of high school coaching experience. “We have a deep group of kids getting letters. It’s a very talented senior group. To have a lot of guys that are in their third year to start at the biggest high school in the state, well… that draws a lot of attention. We’re getting a lot of college coaches in here and a lot of mail.” Alexander draws comparison between his group of seniors and those who led the Tigers to state title game in 2011 – in talent, leadership and a teamfirst concept. The latter two qualities, Alexander says, enables a talented team to eclipse expectations. “We’re really working on making them leaders,” Alexander said. “We want them to talk to the sophomores about what it’s like to be a sophomore. We want our seniors to let them know that it’s not easy when you’re looking up and see a guy in front of you like Sammy Akem, and you know you’re not going to get to play on Friday night. “We want them to tell them to ‘stick with it and earn your spot on down the road.’ It means so much to them when Jamall (Shaw) or Sammy or Gage (Kaiser) or Devon (Johnson) tells them ‘Man you’re doing good. You’re doing great. Keep doing what you’re doing.’” The coaching staff emphasizes that those same attributes need to be displayed within the walls of the buildings just west of Memorial Stadium. “There are 1,500 boys in our school, 120 guys are football players, so everyone knows who they are,” Alexander explained. “Whether they realize it or not, they are looked up to. I don’t want to put a big burden on them and say 100 percent of the day you have to be perfect, but realize just how lucky you are to have what we have and be at the place we’re at. It’s a tough
“We’re really working on them to be leaders.”
concept when you’re 17 or 18 years old.” To build a team-first mentality, the Tige accomplishments by celebrating as a team. mistakes is doled out the same way. “Everything we talk about is ‘team,’” A it’s also team reward. “The key is to get them to be unselfish. time you can achieve greatness individually Alexander knows his coaches must mo point out the small things - the hustle plays affected the play or maybe it didn’t, but it w “If you want to coach a player hard, if y have to love hard,” he said. “When they do the neck, and let them know they did good. important to get the pats on the back.” These seniors - already talented - are ge “This group of seniors…they are all so developing some great leaders. It’s a great
“Everything we talk about is team.” David Alexander
ers are recognizing individual . On the flipside, however, discipline for
Alexander said. “It’s team punishment, but
. To play for the guy next to them. The y is when you are happy in team success.” odel that method. His philosophy is to s. As he puts it “something that may have was something special.” you want to correct them loudly, then you o well you have to squeeze them around . You have to acknowledge that. It is
etting the coach’s complete message. o mature,” Alexander says. “We are group of young men.”
2015 TIGER SENIORS Sammy Akem Ethan Bullard Kajuan Ceasar Jordan Davis Clayton Ebling Caleb Elder Brendon Franklin Rowdy Frederick Tanner Goodwin Riley Hatthorn Ariel Hernandez
Jay Ivy Devon Johnson Brady Jones Gage Kaiser Devin Kruse Kort Lewis Tyree Love Micah Mebane Michael Nickel Perry Chase
Zach Sallee Jamall Shaw Andy Smith Taylor Stines Israel Tristan Andrew Truman Levi VanDeventer Brian Vela Austin Vickers Nathan Whitmer Michael Willis
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bout the only s whether the starter will be “We’re in good hands the summer. The competit The evaluation process of handing the ball to one Kruse. Shaw rushed for 1,451 ankle injury derailed his s “Jamall has set some r do.’ He’s really worked th make the play. “He’s as good a high s Senior move-in Kort L and exhibiting an ability to The Tigers third tailba As good and versatile highest praise to Akem. “I believe Sammy is on the multiple ways he can
starting position up for grabs this season is at quarterback. In fact, it may take two scrimmages for coaches to determine e senior Zach Sallee or junior Cade Yeager. And, head coach David Alexander is fine with that. at quarterback,” Alexander said. “We have two guys that had a fantastic spring and played well in seven-on-seven during tion has been fierce, but friendly. Both want to win the job.” s will be complete once coaches see how the players react in game action. Whoever wins the job will have the responsibility of the state’s top running backs – Jamall Shaw – and top corps of receivers – Sammy Akem, Brendon Franklin and Devin
1 yards last season and more than 700 two years ago. Alexander reminded that he was on the verge of starting before an sophomore season. really high personal goals for himself,” Alexander said. “He just hasn’t set the goals and said ‘That’s what I’m going to his summer to give himself a chance to get there. He has great self-confidence. He’s not arrogant. He just believes he can
school tailback as I’ve coached. He’s a 2000-yard tailback. He has that kind of ability.” Lewis is slated behind Shaw on the depth chart. Alexander likened him to Warren Leak, with Lewis being a little taller o catch the ball. Look for Lewis to also be used in the inside receiver spot. ack is sophomore Corben Chambers, who, Alexander says, could be the “next really, really good running back here.” e as the tailback position is, Alexander believes the best overall group on the team could be his receivers. He offers the
ne of the two best players on this side of the state. The flexibility he gives us on offense,” Alexander pauses as he ponders use the 6-foot, 4-inch, 190-pound senior. He continues, keeping the information vague, thus not revealing any possible (see OFFENSE on next page)
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Eight of the 11 defensive starters are returning. Of the Tigers’ 49 sacks from a year ago, players who accounted for 36 of those sacks will be in uniform this season, including four of the top five sack leaders. Ten Tigers had more than 40 tackles last year, and s. Six of those players are back. Thus, it’s no wonder that David Alexander smiles like the Cheshire Cat in a tuna cannery when talking about his Tiger defense. Gage Kaiser, with his team-leading 101 tackles and 17 sacks, and Skyler Haines, who sat out last season with an injury, will man the defensive end positions. “I don’t think there are many offensive tackles in high school who can block those guys,” Alexander said. “Both players have that a terrific combination of speed and strength.” The Tigers will learn quickly whether Alexander’s prediction is correct, as one of those players will be matched against 6-foot, 5-inch, 270-pound Coppell - and Oklahoma State commit - Dylan Galloway in the season’s opening game in Texas. Taylor Stines, who led all interior linemen in tackles last season, and Levi Vandeventer, who “has blossomed at nose guard” will eat up space in the middle of the line of scrimmage. “If Levi and Taylor can keep blockers off the linebackers then Izzy and Carder could have 120 tackles each,” Alexander referenced his inside linebackers Israel Trison (98 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss) and Carder Key (76, 1.5 and 6). Jordon Davis, who is returning from a knee injury he suffered at the beginning of last season, will step in at linebacker. “Jordon may be the most physically gifted player we have on the team,” Alexander said. “He is big, strong and could be the fastest guy on our team when it comes to open field running. Because of the injury, he really hasn’t turned it loose yet. Once he is confident that the knee is fine, he’ll be another one of those guys who could be unblockable.” His arrival at linebacker allows Devon Johnson to return to his more normal and comfortable position of safety. “Now he can work both sides of the field,” Alexander said of Johnson, two-year starter at center field for Coach Shannon Dobson and the Tiger baseball team. “He can use his great balllateral skillsskills to track balls down from sideline to sideline and hopefully have a really big year in the interception department.” Caleb Elder, who played in eight games last year, will start at the other safety spot. Elder will be the safety who moves up into the run-stopper role because “He’s a big hitter. He’s more reckless with his body,” Alexander said. Brady Jones will be back at his field corner spot. “He is the consummate Broken Arrow kid who maximizes his ability,” Alexander said of Jones. “He gets every ounce out of his 138-pound body. You can’t wear him out. You can’t make him tired. You can’t hurt him.” Senior Jay Ivy and junior CJ Myers compete for the starting role at the other corner. “Whoever doesn’t get the spot will probably be our nickel guy,” Alexander said. “But I love the competition. It makes them practice hard and keeps them motivated.” Along with being talented, Alexander said his defense is a “cerebral bunch.” He cited Johnson, Triston and Key’s abilities to recognize offensive tendencies as a key component to the unit’s success. “They have learned how to study film,” he said. “They know what they’re looking for. It’s easy to sit in film room and point out things, but being able to calm yourself down on the field…to concentrate, relax and communicate, that’s a maturity thing. Those guys have it.” And the coach’s smile grows as he awaits thein anticipation of the season opener.
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offensive secrets. “He can play inside receiver, and we can put him at tight end. He has worked at his craft all spring and summer. He is just fearless.” Franklin, at 6-foot, 2-inches, “is another big body guy,” Alexander noted. His speed and size make him the ideal deep threat for the Tigers. Kruse, though not as fast or as big as his fellow starting receivers, may benefit from the attention Akem and Franklin command. “I guarantee this about Devin,” Alexander said, “There will be a couple of times he wins a game for us. When teams decide to double team Sammy or Brendon and try to cover Devin with a linebacker, he’ll make them pay.” Tight end is a spot that will feature a new starter and occasionally a player better known for his skill on the other side of the ball. Penciled in to start is junior Branden Hiderbrand. Depending on his development, talented sophomore Devin Clayton could also see time at tight end. A third option is defensive end Gage Kaiser, who Alexander says will “see some snaps there.” The offensive line is a senior-laden group and features one of the Tigers most highly recruited players – Rowdy Frederick. Frederick “had a fantastic summer” earning MVP at a lineman rivals camp in Texas. It not only increased the number of contacts from college coaches, but it also heightened Frederick’s confidence. Andy Smith and Andrew Truman missed spring and summer drills – Smith had shoulder surgery and Truman with a knee injury. Smith, who started all 11 games last season, was the highest graded lineman on the squad a year ago. “We can’t wait to get both those guys back in pads and in playing shape,” Alexander said. On the right side of the football will be Chase Perry, who moved from tight end to guard, and Micah Mebane, who has added nearly 40-pounds to his 6-foot, 4-inch frame, in one year. “We’ll have long, lanky guys on one side and big, swelled up muscle dudes on the other,” Alexander quipped. “It’s great to have all those seniors. It allows us to do a lot of different things with our offensive line.”
New PLACES for a few familiar
It truly is next player up for Randall King and his Lady Tigers this fast pitch season. Six of the seven top hitters from last year’s state runner-up squad have graduated. The 2015 version of the Lady Tigers will be short on varsity experience. “We lost a lot of real good seniors,” King said. “We’re in a situation where some young of our young players will need to step up and play. I think they are ready to do it.” Of the four players returning who have considerable varsity playing experience, three will start the season fielding new positions. Ashley Chesser will move from first base to catcher. Kinzy Mathis will slide over from second to short. McKinney will fromKing timeand at first base to second ItMarcella truly is next player up formove Randall his Lady Tigers thisbase, fast where she played during the championspring season. King gives this scouting report: pitch ship season. Six of the seven top hitters from last year’s state runner-up squad have The On2015 Chesser: “She there. will We feel comfortable with graduated. version ofhas the played Lady Tigers be short on varsity her back there. Defensively she will be a strength for us – she has a experience. good arm. “We lost a lot of real good seniors,” King said. “We’re in a situation On Mathis: been shortto stop life, weIjust where some of our young“She’s players willa need stepallupher and play. think happened todo have they are ready to it.”a good player in front of her. It should be an easy her. returning who have considerable varsity playing Oftransition the four for players three On McKinney: “Fast pitchfielding is a totally experience, will start the season new different positions.game when it comes to reading bunts and slap hits. We’ll see howKinzy she does there, Ashley Chesser will move from first base to catcher. Mathis will but she’ll be in the line up somewhere.” slide over from second to short. Marcella McKinney will move from time at first base to second base, where she played during the championship Completing the infield will be senior spring season. King gives this scouting report:Anna Farrow at first base and sophomore McKenzie Carney at third. Monckton willplayed be back in right field.comfortable She’ll be joined by senior Alyssa Stephens in center and fresh Katinlynn On Chesser: “She has there. We feel with her back there. man Grace Jarvis in left. Defensively she will be a strength for us – she has a good arm.” “Early in the season weawill things a bit and see what On Mathis: “She’s been shortprobably stop all change of her life, we up justquite happened to have a fits,” King said. “Hopefully, by the end of the season we’ll be where weItwant to be be.an We’re to have come out of the chute and play good player in front of her. should easygoing transition for to her.” well early.” On McKinney: “Fast pitch is a totally different game when it comes to reading bunts and slap In fast pitchhits. softball, early season play isbedependent pitcher. King lists sophomore We’llso seemuch how of shethat does there, but she’ll in the lineonupthe somewhere.” Mary Collins as his number one starter. Seniors Alyssa Myers and Kaylee Brown also will have turns Completing the infield will be senior Anna Farrow at first base and sophomore McKenzie Carney at in the circle. third. Katinlynn Monckton will be back in right field. She’ll be joined by senior Alyssa Stephens in “Mary has a chance to Jarvis be very center and freshman Grace in good, left. but she has no varsity experience and that can make a big difference,” King said. “She hasn’t pitched a whole lot, sothings it willupbequite gooda for off fits,” to a good “Early in the season we will probably change bit her and to seeget what Kingstart.” said. “Hopefully by the end That “good couldgoing provetoahave challenge to the Lady Tigers. They start the season with a be where we want tostart” be. We’re to come outinexperienced of the chute and play well early.” game againstsoTulsa Aug. 13 and host the Arrow Varsity Mary Tour- Collin Indistrict fast pitch softball, muchWashington of that earlyonseason play is then dependent onround-robin the pitcher. Broken King lists sophomore nament at Alyssa Arrowhead Park next two days. Before August is complete BA will have played seven district starter. Seniors Myers andthe Kaylee Brown also will have turns in the circle. games. Two – Union Owasso of those teams made the state tournament “Mary has a chance to and be very good,– but she has no varsity experience and that last can season. make a big difference,” King said. “Our district is loaded this year,” King said. “Union didn’t graduate anybody, and Owasso only graduated whole lot, so it will be good for her to get off to a good start.” two“good players. Muskogee has everyone back. Stillwater, which gave everything in regionals last game That start” could prove a challenge to the inexperienced LadyusTigers. They we startwanted the season with a district year, only lost their catcher. Sand Springs and Bixby will be strong.” Washington on Aug. 13 and then host the round-robin Broken Arrow Varsity Tournament at Arrowhead Park the next two King understand, however, whengames. you’reTwo a school withand 11 fast pitch–softball banners, including complete, BA will have played seventhat district – Union Owasso of thosestate teams made the state tournamen seven in Class 6A, a trip the state mattergraduate the experience level age of only the team, is presumed “Our district is loaded this to year,” Kingtournament, said. “Unionnodidn’t anybody, andor Owasso graduated two players by fans. It is just the way things are supposed to be. Leaves begin to fall off the trees, and Broken Arrow playsSpring everyone back. Stillwater, which gave us everything we wanted in regionals last year, only lost their catcher. Sand in the state softball tournament. strong.” “To be honest,however, Broken Arrow softball hasaaschool lot of pressure. People highstate expectations and, as coaches, King understands, that when you’re with 11 fast pitchhave softball banners, including seven in Cla so do we. I think the players take that on and do a pretty good job of handling that…knowing what the expectatournament, no matter experience level or age of the team, is presumed by fans. It is just the way things are supposed tions andand being up toArrow the challenge.” fall off the are trees, Broken plays in the state softball tournament. “To be honest, Broken Arrow softball has a lot of pressure. People have high expectations and, as coaches, so do we. that on and do a pretty good job of handling that…knowing what the expectations are and being up to the challenge.”
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ther than wearing the same multicolored tie-dyed t-shirt, listening with the same intensity as those players around him and focusing on the coach’s words of encouragement from the center of the girls huddle, Isaac Bullen seemed just a little out of place. “I came because I love volleyball,” said the Broken Arrow junior, who seems to have the same passion for the sport exhibited by his father, Ian, the Lady Tigers new head volleyball coach. Through summer camps and league games, Coach Bullen’s competitive nature and passion for the game has blended well with his new team. The Lady Tigers were 19-2 in off-season play, and that doesn’t include a dozen or so matches played in Oral Roberts University’s camp that used a modified scoring system. Though the Tigers didn’t record wins and losses, they outscored their opponents by a large margin, Bullen said. “The most reassuring thing is that a lot of what we have done has not been mandatory, and the kids are still coming because they want to be here,” the coach said.
“They know it’s new. They know it’s exciting. They know we are going to be really competitive. It’s competitive in practice. It’s competitive in camps. So we have had good success in just about everything we’ve done so far.” Bullen racked up 179 wins in his 14 seasons as head coach at Coweta before accepting the position at Broken Arrow last spring. The Tiger team he left and the Tiger team he is now coaching were both state qualifiers a year ago. “One of the things I’m most proud of at my position at Coweta is I took those girls and squeezed every ounce of volleyball out of them,” he said. “I’m going to do the same with these girls. I have a very talented group of girls, but they still need to be pushed and put in position to be successful. “There is a button that everyone has. You just have to find it. You have to know that what works with one kid may not work with another. It’s the same way as it is in the classroom. Our coaching staff as a whole has found a way to mesh with these girls. And, our coaching
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staff as a whole has found a way to push them in the right direction.” Bullen inherited a talented, athletic team that includes intimidating hitters senior Taylor Bailey in the middle, junior Mia Bledsoe and Cameron Smith on the outside, and junior setter Mackenzie Blackburn. His scouting report is glowing. Bailey: “A player to hang our hat on. She will be solid all year long.” Bledsoe and Smith: “Great team leaders, really physically talented.” Blackburn: “One of the best athletes we have. Every day we have something in the gym, she will out work people.” Librero Monique Mossop: “She breathes volleyball. She is so good.” The depth of this team does not stop with those five, however. “I have 15 kids that are fighting for varsity spots, and each of those girls want to play,” Bullen said. “They are
not going to be satisfied with just being part of the team. They want to be part of the action. We have a lot of girls that are one or two people back in the rotation, but they are still fighting as hard as if they were starters, and it’s a lot of fun that way.” Just as with his son, this team has taken on - and displayed - a passion for the game. “Since it’s my senior year, the thought going through my head is this is my last shot to win a state title,” Bailey said. “Whatever I don’t do now, I’m going to regret. Whenever I step onto the court, I play like it’s my last time to play. Eventually, it will be my last time. That is what goes through my head.” The driving force for the coach is put in simpler terms. During his interview for the job he summed up his competitive makeup in an easy-to-understand sentence. “I only like to win because they keep score,” he shared. Then he added. “I’m going to coach these kids and put them in the best position that I can in order for them to win.”
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Some might classify the early portion of the Tigers cross country season as a “work-in-progress,” because it includes the development of a young team and the creation of a new home course. “We are really excited to have a place we can run. A place to call ‘ours,’” said Tigers cross country coach Mike Stanton, as he described the new course that is being cut on school-owned property south of Oneta Ridge Middle School. “Once the kids embrace this as their course, it will help build the program.” A home facility should enhance a youth-movement trend Stanton noticed over the summer. “I’m excited because the middle school kids will be coming to run after school just as the high school finishes up,” he said. “It will give us opportunities to have the seventh grade through 12th grade work out together, and you can really start building a team.” The public’s first look at the home track is Sept. 12 – the Tigers third meet of the year. This race is a combination
team-public event that is co-sponsored with BA Runner. Other than giving the Tigers a course they can call their own, the winding, hilly field provides tremendous work out benefits. “It will be one of the more challenging courses we run because it has lots of turns, and it’s hilly,” Stanton said. “The good thing about it being hilly is that we’re going to work out there every day and state is a flat course. When you run hills all year, once you hit a flat course, you can really get after it.” The ups and downs of the home course could be a metaphor for what Stanton and assistant coach Shane Messinger may encounter in the early season. The Tigers have a youth-laden roster that features more runners with junior varsity experience than varsity-level competition. That inexperience could reveal itself in uneven, early season results. “It’s going to be a young varsity team,” Stanton said. “We’ll sit down with them before the season starts and say
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When It Comes To State Titles Tiger Cheer Is...
In the eight seasons the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has recognized a Large Co-Ed Cheer Division, only three schools have been crowned state champions. The last three titles belong to Broken Arrow. “The first year we won I felt like everyone was after Choctaw, now I feel like everyone is after us,” said cheer coach Amy Howe, who believes her Tigers will be the next team to win four straight, as Choctaw did from 2008 to 2011. “We have to work harder to get there, and the kids know it. They have worked hard all summer. I know they can do it. It’s within their reach.” Following a second place performance at regionals last year, the Tigers regrouped for championship number three. “They didn’t look like the same team that I had seen all year long,” Howe said. “I told them that was not them. But, they got their confidence and came back and won.” Confidence is the glue that holds the squads’ talent and motivation together. Those three ingredients – confidence, talent and motivation – are what Howe says will lead this team to their fourth straight title. While in season’s past the Tigers have excelled in tumbling, their stunts continue to be more challenging and impressive each season. “The past four years we have really stepped up our stunting game,” Howe said. “I feel like what sets us apart from the other teams is that we can do both.” Howe, who has the opportunity to judge contests across the nation, is able blend what she sees other teams doing and incorporate them into a routine that works best for her Tigers. “You have to be creative but also hit the hard skills,” Howe said about sketching a routine. “I bring it back over summer, and our kids work on it. It’s like a puzzle - fitting it together to see what looks good.” And if the past three years is any indication, a fourth state championship will be looking good in the Tiger cheer trophy case.
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Call Their Own ‘Hey, it’s your responsibility to be the leaders this year. It’s all on you now.’ This year they are on varsity and are going to have to step it up.” On the girls side, Stanton will look to two-time all-stater Kelsey Bottomley – a junior – for leadership. Bottomley, who placed 11th in the state meet last year, is one of the top returning runners in the state. Other notable girl runners include seniors Hannah Kelley, Bree’Anna Lee and Julia Leigh, junior Katie Vosler and sophomore Deborah McCarter.
As for the boys, Stanton will look to seniors Josh Webb, Steven Tucker and Jesse Douthit to lead by example early. “Some of our kids don’t use their voice, they just show up and do their work,” Stanton said “We’re trying to get some of the older guys to voice up a little more.” Webb agrees with his coach’s assessment. “If you work hard, it’s going to pay off,” said Webb, who is only in his second season of cross country after playing football since middle school. “I think I lead more by example. Running is such a solo thing. You have to tell yourself - when you feel like you can’t go anymore – you’re on your own. If you’re tired, it’s up to you to push yourself and no one else.” Stanton looks at the investment in running by athletes like Webb and the investment in building a course by the district as the beginning of growth and winning results for Broken Arrow cross country. “Everybody’s at their own level, but their sign of dedication is showing in how they have shown up all summer,” Stanton said of his young runners. “We decided this year to start the summer going three times a week and then push it to four times a week. Before school starts we’ll go five days a week to get the kids really ready. We have a young group, and they are dedicated.”
football Date Time Opponent Location 9/4/2015 7:30 PM Owasso at Owasso 9/11/2015 7:30 PM Coppell Coppell, Texas 9/18/2015 7:30 PM Union Memorial Stadium 9/25/2015 7:00 PM Yukon at Yukon 10/2/2015 7:30 PM Putnam City Memorial Stadium 10/9/2015 7:00 PM Norman Norman 10/15/2015 7:30 PM Westmoore Memorial Stadium 10/23/2015 7:30 PM Jenks at Jenks 10/30/2015 7:30 PM Edmond Santa Fe Memorial Stadium 11/6/2015 7:30 PM Edmond Memorial Memorial Stadium 11/20/2015 7:30 PM First Round Playoffs TBA 11/27/2015 7:30 PM State Semifinals TBA 12/4/2015 7:30 PM State Finals TBA
Riley Hatthorn, who connected on 42 extra points and five field goals last season, returns to handle kicking and punting duties for the Tigers.
volleyball Date Time Opponent Location 8/11/2015 6:30 PM Bixby Tiger Fieldhouse 8/18/2015 4:00 PM Jenks Jenks 8/18/2015 7:00 PM Christian Heritage Jenks 8/25/2015 6:30 PM Sapulpa Tiger Fieldhouse 8/28/2015 9:00 AM BA Invitational Tiger Fieldhouse 8/29/2015 9:00 AM BA Invitational Tiger Fieldhouse 9/1/2015 4:00 PM Bartlesville Tiger Fieldhouse 9/1/2015 7:00 PM Moore Tiger Fieldhouse 9/3/2015 5:00 PM Westmoore Westmoore 9/3/2015 6:30 PM Yukon Westmoore 9/8/2015 6:30 PM Muskogee Muskogee 9/11/2015 9:00 AM Bishop Kelley Trn. Bishop Kelley 9/12/2015 9:00 AM Bishop Kelley Trn. Bishop Kelley 9/15/2015 6:30 PM Sand Springs Tiger Fieldhouse 9/18/2015 9:00 AM Jenks Tournament Jenks 9/19/2015 9:00 AM Jenks Tournament Jenks 9/22/2015 6:30 PM Bishop Kelley Tiger Fieldhouse 9/24/2015 7:00 PM Tulsa Washington Tulsa BT Washington 9/29/2015 6:30 PM Union Tulsa Union 10/1/2015 6:30 PM Skiatook Tiger Fieldhouse 10/6/2015 6:30 PM Owasso Owasso 10/8/2015 TBA Regional Tournament TBA 10/16/2015 TBA State Tournament TBA 10/17/2015 TBA State Tournament TBA
2 015 Varsity Fall Schedules cross country Date Time Opponent Location 8/15/2015 7:15 AM Riverside 5000 Jenks 9/3/2015 4:30 PM Tahlequah Inv. Tahlequah 9/12/2015 7:30 AM Tiger Invitational Oneta Ridge 9/19/2015 7:30 AM MSSU Stampede Joplin, Mo. 10/3/2015 7:30 AM Chili Pepper Fayetteville 10/13/2015 4:00 PM Conference Meet TBA 10/24/2015 8:00 AM Regional Meet TBA 10/31/2015 7:00 AM State Meet Edmond Junior Kelsey Bottomley is one of the state’s top cross country runners.
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Marcella McKinney brings a powerful bat to the Lady Tigers line-up in her senior season.
Junior Mackenzie Blackburn will play a key role as setter for new coach Ian Bullen and the Lady Tigers volleyball team.
Date Time Opponent Location 8/13/2015 5:00 PM Tulsa Washington Tiger Softball Field 8/14/2015 5:00 PM BA Tournament Arrowhead Park 8/15/2015 9:00 AM BA Tournament BA Arrowhead Park 8/18/2015 6:30 PM Stillwater Tiger Softball Field 8/20/2015 6:30 PM Union Tulsa Union BA/SB 8/21/2015 TBA Southmoore Festival Moore 8/22/2015 9:00 AM TBA Moore 8/24/2015 5:00 PM Bartlesville Bartlesville 8/25/2015 7:00 PM Owasso Tiger Softball Field 8/27/2015 TBA Muskogee Muskogee 8/31/2015 5:00 PM Claremore Claremore 9/1/2015 7:00 PM Muskogee Tiger Softball Field 9/4/2015 TBA Colorado Tourn. AWAY 9/5/2015 8:00 AM Colorado Tourn. AWAY 9/10/2015 5:00 PM Tulsa Washington Tulsa Washington 9/14/2015 6:30 PM Bartlesville Tiger Softball Field 9/15/2015 5:00 PM Stillwater Stillwater 9/17/2015 6:00 PM Choctaw Choctaw 9/18/2015 TBA Putnam City Tourn. Putnam City 9/19/2015 9:00 AM Putnam City Tourn. Putnam City 9/21/2015 6:30 PM Union Tiger Softball Field 9/22/2015 7:00 PM Owasso Owasso HS 9/24/2015 6:30 PM Claremore Tiger Softball Field 9/28/2015 5:00 PM Jenks Jenks 10/3/2015 5:00 PM Edmond Santa Fe Edmond Santa Fe HS 10/5/2015 TBA Regional Tournament TBA 10/15/2015 TBA State Tournament TBA
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Eye on the Tiger 2015 Fall Sports Preview Volume 2, Issue 1
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