IRISH
Bishop McGuinness vs. Midwest City
Photo by Abby Edwards ’25
Photo by Aimee Martinez ’26
Photo by Brooke Desrochers
Photo by Diana Bittle
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Photo by Aimee Martinez ’26
From the President
Fr. Rick Stansberry President
Dear Athletic Supporters:
Thank you for your support of all of our Irish sports teams. McGuinness has a great tradition of athletics and academics and the arts. I am very happy to be here as your new president. With David Morton’s retirement, it took two of us to take his place. Athletics teach us how to work as a team towards a common goal, knowing that sometimes we win and sometimes we don’t, but that is life.
As we begin a new year, let us pray that all of our athletes will do the best they can to stay safe and play like a champion. I know for our football and basketball teams this will be hard due to the loss of their teammate Zach Tawwater. However, his spirit will remain with them. May God bless all of our athletes, their coaches and staff as we begin a new year of Irish athletics.
God bless,
Fr. Rick
A Prayer Athletesfor
God grant us the grace to play to the best of our ability and in a spirit of healthy competition. Watch over us, keep us safe and help us to always remember the ultimate victory is over the cross for everlasting life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dr. Andrew Worthington Principal
From the Principal
Column inches in newspapers covering high schools are often more concerned with athletics, rather than academics. It is certainly true that since joining the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association in 1968, a great deal has been written about athletic success at Bishop McGuinness. From 1968 to the present, the school has won 107 state championships in every sport except for softball and wrestling, most recently girls golf in the Spring of 2024. Our athletic heritage, the commitment of the coaches, and the hard work of the athletes are all cornerstones of the history of the school. We are exceptionally proud of our athletic achievements over the years, and these tremendous accomplishments are built on the foundation of faith, family, and academics.
With the arrival of Fr. Rick Stansberry as President of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, the spiritual leadership of the school is in safe and strong hands. His leadership supports faculty and students as they navigate their questions of faith with guidance and care rooted in Christ. This school is a Catholic college preparatory school; our focus on a Christ centered education provides the foundation for success in college and beyond.
Individualized academic plans for every student create pathways that prepare students for life after high school. As the Archdiocesan school, Bishop McGuinness welcomes students from Goldsby to Cushing, and from El Reno to Harrah. We are immensely proud of our students, and the talented faculty that work with them every day. In May, 324 students took 650 exams in 24 Advanced Placement courses with a pass rate of 87%. In addition 127 students received the designation of AP Scholar. The number of students, exams taken, and pass rate are all record highs. All students are given the opportunity to take AP courses and we received the Gold Award with Equity and Access last year from CollegeBoard.
All children are made in the image of God and this year we launched the Rother program so that we can serve all children in our community, even those with extensive support needs. In the past, we did not have either the faculty with the required skills in Special Education or an academic plan in place for these students. This non-diploma track is to educate students with intellectual disabilities, preparing them for transitional programs offered by universities nationwide.
The school’s mission statement asks our students to be “a person for others.” This requires them to answer a difficult question. What are you willing to do without asking for anything in return? Our students rise to that question with their actions, in the classroom, in athletics, in the community, and walking the halls of Bishop McGuinness.
I look forward to seeing you at all our activities, from athletic competition, to our fine arts programs, and campus ministry events. You will see our students flourish and thrive in the Christ-centered education that Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School offers.
Go Irish!
Yours in Christ,
Andrew Worthington
Mr. John Hamilton Athletic Director
From the Athletic Director
Dear Irish Faithful,
Welcome to Clement Pribil Stadium and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. On behalf of the coaches, student-athletes, and my fellow faculty and staff, thank you for your support of Irish Athletics.
Our coaches are proud of our tradition of excellence and their roles in our noble mission to form “people for others”. We have been loyal members of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association since 1968 and lucky enough to bring home110 state championships! Please support our mission and our membership by cheering positively for the Irish rather than against our guests. Remember these sportsmanship guidelines courtesy of the National Federation of High School Sports:
1. Show respect for self and others at all times.
2. Show respect for the officials. Good sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept and abide by the decisions of the officials.
3. Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the contest. Good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as the letter of the rules.
4. Maintain self-control at all times. Prevent the desire to win from overcoming rational behavior.
5. Recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of team affiliation.
Go Big Green!
John Hamilton Athletic Director
Varsity Volleyball Varsity Volleyball
JV Volleyball
JV Volleyball
Freshman Volleyball Freshman Volleyball
LoPorto, Maggie 10 Herrin, Ella 10
Rosemary 11 Chumo, Olivia 9
Miskovsky, Emory 9
Emily 9 Palazzolo, Anna 9 Feliciano, Olivia 10 Pham, Sophia 10
Amelia 9
McKenzie 9
Canaan 9
Abby 9
Kiona 10
Volleyball Roster
Varsity Football Varsity Football
Front Row: AJ Twombly, JR Fletcher, Jett Schafer, Damon Cochran, Gage Chance, Nathan Steiner, Dax Corey, Jace Weeks, Tom Watts, Nick Pitman, Aiden Monigold, Andrew Harris, John Luke Kloberdanz Second Row: Jake Grantham, Jack Reese, Bryson Rudd, Braydon Splitt, Hudson Akin, Jackson Blackburn, Townes Green, Joseph Yost, London Martin, Jax Carter, Easton McAullif Third Row: Brayden Jones, Mike Gasbarra, Tanner Sullivant, Noah McReynolds, Charles Lorenz, Omar Slobodov, Maddox Mitto, Liam Crabtree, Quincy Stone, Andy Diaz, Reed Bramlett, Nick House Fourth Row: Billy
Nguyen, Sriram Kanagala, Shaun Petker, Makye Darby, Brooks Gilpin, Vincent Gardillas, Harley Stout, Jacob Costello, Will Hughes, Corbin Corey, Ford Zelenka, Kolby Lee Fifth Row: Rock York, Baylor Moates, Aajay Holmes, Coen Burns, Henry Nichols, Preston Stevenson, and Managers Mae Sottong, Alexis Kosters and Hillary Haag Sixth Row: Coaches Matt Musteric, Stroad Lanham, Shawn Bowman, Brynden Walker, Matt Cowart, Ryan Stringer, Mossis Madu, Tyler Cunningham, Matt Thompson, Scott Stevenson, Milen Darby
Freshmen Football Freshmen Football
Front Row: Cquame Smith, Jacob Husen, Hudson Kovash, Carter Akin, Marcellous Tyner, Dawson Timmermeyer, Will Herndon, Benny Castro, Mason Smith, JR Harris Second Row: Hunter Faulconer, Malachi Darby, Colin Foley, Caden Boulware, Xavier Minnich, Braylon Moore, Ethan Neikirk, Romeo Campos, Waite Swanson,
Logan Halferty Third Row: Owen Smith, Mike Joyce, Luke Strope, Benji Gradillas, Wyatt Lee, Dominic Pierce, Mack Haggard, Warren Shughart, Liam Parker, Sam Randolph, Chico Alexander, Mack Medley, Evrett Ortiz Fourth Row: Coaches Scott Stevenson, Matt Cowart, Matt Musteric, and Shawn Bowman
9 5’8” 185 RB/LB
Boulware, Caden 9 5’10” 160 RB/LB 28 Akin, Carter 9 6’0” 170 TE/DB 29 Martin, London 10 5’8” 155 WR/DB 30 Carter, Jax 11 6’2” 205 TE/DL 31 McAuliff, Easton 10 5’7” 140 WR/DB
32 Jones, Brayden 11 5’6” 210 RB/DL 33 Gasbarra, Michael 11 6’0” 171 RB/DL 35 Sullivant, Tanner 11 6’1” 197 TE/LB
36 McReynolds, Noah 12 5’7” 160 K 40 Lorenz, Charles 12 6’3” 150 WR/DB 43 Campos, Romeo 9 5’9” 200 TE/DE
Bishop McGuinness Fighting Irish
Head Coach: Ryan Stringer
Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator: Tyler Cunningham
Offensive Coordinator: Stroad Lanham
Special Teams Coordinator: Shawn Bowman
Assistant Coaches: Mossis Madu - RBs, Matt Cowart - OLINE, Scott Stevenson - Secondary / FS, Milen Darby - LBs, Matt Thompson - TEs, Daniel Shields - Secondary / CB, Brynden Walker - DLINE, Matt Musteric - WRs
Technology: Julia Anderson-Holt
President: Fr. Rick Stansberry
Principal: Andrew Worthington
Athletic Director: John Hamilton
Trainer: CJ Fedor
Managers: Hillary Haag, Alexis Kosters, Mae Sottong, Paxton England, Teddy Wright
**At each game, No. 88 will be worn by a different player in memory of Zach Tawwater.
Tschudy,
Head Coach: Darrell Hall
Defensive Coordinator-LBs: Tyler Caid
Offensive Coordinator-QBs: Randon Lowe
Recruiting Coordinator-DL: John Mitchell Midwest City Bombers
Assistant Coaches:
Phillip Wall - JV Head Coach-DL, Ryan Wagner - HS/ Freshmen, James Price - Head 9th OL/DL, Steve Manella - Freshmen/O, Dominique Barnes-Carn - Corners, Butch Schovanec - Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, Robert Walker - Offensive Line, Stoney Bruk - Offensive Line, Malcolm Mack - Safeties, Jameel Owens - Wide Receivers, David Mustin - Running Backs, J.R. MooreRBs/Freshmen
Softball S oftball
SCHOOL SONG SCHOOL SONG
We love you, our McGuinness, through the years your ideas will be, a noble guide through time and tide, held high for all to see.
Hail, Hail McGuinness march onward! is our cry, here’s our salute in fond tribute, all hail McGuinness High.
We praise you, our McGuinness, if you win or lose we’ll see, your banner fly, McGuinness High, in Irish victory.
Hail, Hail McGuinness march onward! is our cry, here’s our salute in fond tribute, all hail McGuinness High.
Front Row: Grace Grimes, Abby Edwards, Ava McNeill, Addy Harley, Mya Madu, Molly Taylor, Caroline Collins, Margo Webb Back Row: Assistant Coach Eric Davis, Mia Conner, Gianna Darby,
Molly Milligan, Lainey Waldo, Head Coach Maureen LeBlanc, Olivia Giles, Megan Milligan, Rory Brewer, Amelia Currie, Assistant Coach Dillon Walker
Girls Tennis Girls Tennis
Boys Tennis Boys Tennis
Coach Tim Shanahan, Chelsea Le, Lauren Potter, Kate Thomas, Jenny Do, Paige Griffith, Julie Abbott, Coach Janie Kinsinger
Coach Tim Shanahan, TJ Shanahan, Carl Amaya, Julian Vann, Noah Dell’Osso, Joseph Dickerson, Hunter Hays, Coach Janie Kinsinger
Varsity Cheer Varsity Cheer
Front Row: SENIORS — Jada Dunning-Carbin, Hannah Kate Johnson, Lily Lashley, Kyla Reid, Addie Pitman, Avary Cronic, Bridgy McCollum (twirler), Lily Cunningham, Avry Howard, Ashlyn Dolan, Rylan Turner, Pyeatt Rivera, Jaida Gatimu Middle Row: Danica Allen, Olivia Dunham, Jozie Weaver, Avery McIntire, Grace McDaniel, Bellah Foster, Grace
Abel, Maddy Martinez, Anna LaForge, Olivia Neumann, Gigi Perdue Back Row: Kennedy Brown, Berlin Tietsort, Margaret Elle McCann, Audrey O’Reilly, Grace Grimes, Mia Scholze, Emma Meiseman, Kendall Brown, Kinsley Brown, Fiorella Perdue Not Pictured: Senior Gavin Gowens (mascot), Haven O’Neil, Brooklyn Sarkey
JV Cheer JV Cheer
V - I - C - T - O - R - Y
Onward McGuinness, go green and white, we’ll cheer you on so fight, Irish, fight! Victors we will always be, we’re the home of the Irish, as you can see!
Onward McGuinness, go green and white, we’ll cheer you on so fight, Irish, fight!
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y We’re the home of the Irish pride!
Front Row: Eliza Lewis, Ava Buchanan, Charlotte Shortt Back Row: London Tietsort, Rosselyn McDougall, Lola Pever, Vivienne Schmidt Not Pictured: Ellen Covington
