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Sexton ready to direct Shawnee Wolves in 2020

By Brian Johnson

Sports Editor | (405) 214-3932 | bjohnson@news-star.com

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Coach Jason Sexton is geared up and excited about leading the Shawnee High School football proJUDP IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH The Wolves, 2-8 a year ago while competing in Class 6A-II, will drop to Class 5A WKLV VHDVRQ 7KRXJK the numbers aren’t plentiful, there’s some quality among the lack RI TXDQWLW\ “I’m excited about LW :H GRQÂśW KDYH WKH numbers, but we’ve JRW JRRG SOD\HUV , OLNH P\ JX\V ´ VDLG 6H[WRQ “We’ve seen the guys’ work ethic pick up a little more along with the intensity and a little PRUH IRFXV :HÂśUH QRW there, but we’re slowly but surely getting WKHUH ´

Shawnee senior Karran Evans (24) makes a leaping catch in practice. The Wolves would like to get the ball in Evans’ hands this season.

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Shawnee junior Lane Williams (67) is expected to make an impact on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Wolves in 2020.

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Shawnee senior Justice Simpson will line up at receiver for the Wolves this season and could see some action on the defensive line.

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2020 Shawnee Wolves Football Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1....... Joe Maytubby ................... TE/DE ..........6-5 ........... 253....... Sr. 2....... Jaylon Orange .................. RB/DB ..........5-9 ........... 195....... Jr. 4....... Karsen Conaway ............... QB................5-10 ......... 175....... Jr. 5....... Hayden Walker.................. WR/DB .........5-8 ........... 170....... Jr. 6....... Hudson Davis .................... RB/LB ...........6-1 ........... 185....... Sr. 7....... Dane Oliver ....................... WR/DB .........5-6 ........... 155....... Jr. 8....... Ren Carter ......................... WR/DB .........5-11 ......... 160....... So. 9....... Ray McGirt ........................ RB/DB ..........5-11 ......... 180....... Sr. 10..... Zane Walck........................ WR/DB .........5-9 ........... 170....... Jr. 11..... Kasen Rogers .................... QB/DB .........6-0 ........... 160....... Jr. 12..... Darius Jordan .................... TE/DE ..........6-5 ........... 212....... Jr. 13..... Ryeun Johnson ................. WR/DB .........5-9 ........... 160....... So. 14..... Zane Christopher .............. WR/DB .........6-1 ........... 177....... Sr. 15..... Dax Williams ..................... WR/DB .........5-8 ........... 155....... Fr. 16..... Cameron Cooper .............. WR/DB .........5-9 ........... 190....... Sr. 18..... Case Rose-Earhart............. WR/DB .........5-8 ........... 155....... Fr. 19..... Jakob Stewart ................... RB/LB ...........5-7 ........... 155....... Jr. 20..... Demetress Beavers ........... RB/DB ..........5-7 ........... 155....... Sr. 22..... Anthony Underwood ........ WR/DB .........5-11 ......... 165....... So. 23..... Ian Johnson....................... K...................5-7 ........... 145....... Sr. 24..... Karran Evans ..................... WR/DB .........6-2 ........... 175....... Sr. 25..... Justice Simpson ................ WR/DL .........6-3 ........... 210....... Sr. 26..... Jarrod Chewey .................. WR/DB .........5-11 ......... 160....... Sr. 27..... Jayson Hair ....................... WR/DB .........5-8 ........... 140....... Fr. 28..... Landon Davis Barkus ......... RB/LB ...........6-0 ........... 206....... So. 29..... Boston Tully ...................... WR/DB .........6-0 ........... 170....... Jr. 30..... Dustin Crabb ..................... RB/LB ...........6-0 ........... 165....... Fr. 33..... Dahntay Graham ............... WR/DB .........6-0 ........... 180....... Sr. 34..... Marcus Reed ..................... WR/DB .........5-9 ........... 140....... Fr. 35..... David Morris...................... WR/DB .........5-7 ........... 130....... Fr. 36..... Elijah Lena ......................... RB/LB ...........5-10 ......... 160....... Jr. 37..... Eric Hallmark ..................... RB/LB ...........5-8 ........... 150....... Fr. 42..... Jayce Arnett ...................... TE/LB ...........6-1 ........... 185....... Sr. 44..... Samuel Anderson.............. RB/LB ...........6-0 ........... 200....... Jr. 51..... Logan Cash ....................... OL/DL ..........6-1 ........... 250....... So. 53..... Nalyshua Perez.................. OL/DL ..........5-11 ......... 235....... So. 54..... Koby Mitchell .................... OL/DL ..........6-0 ........... 245....... Sr. 55..... Terrance Shaw ................... OL/DL ..........6-0 ........... 230....... Sr. 56..... Tyler Grubbs...................... OL/DL ..........5-4 ........... 160....... Fr. 57..... David Wilson ..................... OL/DL ..........5-7 ........... 160....... So. 58..... Devin Pringle..................... OL/DL ..........5-11 ......... 235....... Jr. 59..... Patrick Wolf ....................... OL/DL ..........6-0 ........... 250....... So. 61..... Eli Lucero .......................... OL/DL ..........5-9 ........... 240....... Jr. 62..... Carson Sandlin .................. OL/DL ..........6-1 ........... 230....... So. 63..... Kayden Samuels................ OL/DL ..........6-1 ........... 255....... So. 64..... Jackson Hair ...................... OL/DL ..........5-11 ......... 195....... Jr. 65..... Josh Hair ........................... OL/DL ..........6-2 ........... 205....... Sr. 66..... Carson Creel ..................... OL/DL ..........5-8 ........... 170....... Fr. 67..... Lane Williams .................... OL/DL ..........6-5 ........... 263....... Jr. 68..... Ryan Banse ....................... OL/DL ..........5-11 ......... 260....... Jr. 69..... Bradley Driskell ................. OL/DL ..........6-1 ........... 190....... So. 70..... Trevor Thomason .............. OL/DL ..........5-8 ........... 170....... So. 72..... Braden Kirkland ................ OL/DL ..........6-3 ........... 280....... Jr. 73..... Waylon Ellis ....................... OL/DL ..........5-10 ......... 250....... So. 76..... Landon Harvey .................. 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Shawnee tight end, receiver and defensive end Joe Maytubby is drawing recruiting attention and should make an impact on both sides of the football for the Wolves in 2020.

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could feature senior Terrance Shaw (6-0, 230), Williams and sophomore Nalyshua Perez (5-11, 235).

Depending on the defensive scheme, Simpson could see action at outside linebacker. Junior Sam Anderson (6-0, 200) could play middle linebacker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sam is a smart kid, hard worker, tough kid and physical,â&#x20AC;? Sexton said.

Another linebacker is sophomore Landon Davis Barkus (6-0, 206). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landon has a chance to be a bigtime kid if he continues to develop,â&#x20AC;? said Sexton.

In the secondary, Evans and Beavers are expected to rotate in and out from one of the cornerback slots as they will also be in rotation on WKH RĚ&#x2020;HQVLYH VLGH RI WKH EDOO â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really talented kids and we rotate them at the same corQHU DQG WUDGH RĚ&#x2020; ´ 6H[WRQ VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zane Christopher is one of the best man-cover corners. Jaylon Orange has double-digit interceptions in his career, going into his junior year. Ray McGirt is a fast, physical defensive back.â&#x20AC;?

KICKING AND RETURN GAME

Senior Ian Johnson (5-6, 145) is expected to handle the placekicking duties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been getting better and better in practice and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still working on a punter,â&#x20AC;? said Sexton.

Beavers, Orange, McGirt and Christopher all could see action returning the pigskin.

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The District 5A-3 slate includes Durant, Tulsa Edison, Tulsa Rogers, Tulsa East Central, Coweta, McAlester and Bishop Kelley.

2020 Shawnee Wolves

Football schedule Aug. 28 .... at Guthrie ...........................7 p.m.

Sept. 11.... ARDMORE .........................7 p.m.

Sept. 18.... CARL ALBERT ....................7 p.m.

Sept. 25.... at Durant* ..........................7 p.m.

Oct. 2 ....... TULSA EDISON* (HC) .......7 p.m.

Oct. 9 ....... at Tulsa Rogers*.................7 p.m.

Oct. 15 ..... TULSA EAST CENTRAL*...7 p.m.

Oct. 23 ..... at Coweta* .........................7 p.m.

Oct. 30 ..... at McAlester* .....................7 p.m.

Nov. 6 ....... BISHOP KELLEY*...............7 p.m.

ALL CAPS are home games (HC) is homecoming *denotes District 5A-3 games

Shawnee junior Jaylon Orange, a two-sport star in football and basketball, could see plenty of action on both sides of the ball for the Wolves in 2020 as a running back and defensive back.

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McLoud should benefit from experience, drop from 4A to 3A

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McLOUD – After an 0-10 season in 2019, the McLoud Redskins may have found the right recipe to remedy those woes in 2020.

First of all, McLoud is dropping down from Class 4A to 3A. Secondly, the Redskins return seven VWDUWHUV RQ R̆HQVH DQG nine on defense for sixth-year head coach Rusty Hall.

“I’m excited about the season. We return a lot of starters on both sides of the ball and we are still young,” said +DOO ³:H KDYH RQO\ ¿YH seniors on the team.”

The Redskins will also rely on 6-2, 195 senior Wes Olds at both wide receiver and tight end. Olds had nine receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns last season.

“We look to get the ball to Wes Olds, who will play wide receiver and tight end and Rylan Hall-Norton on the outside,” Hall said.

Hall-Norton, a 5-10, 160 junior, and Karson Cue, 5-7, 145 senior, are expected to be the wideout targets for Gibson as well.

McLoud’s offensive line will feature youth, experience and size OFFENSE in sophomores Tryce McLoud should ben- Lewis (6-3, 280) and H¿W IURP PRYH LQ VH- Braden Osborne (6-3, nior quarterback Collin 265).

Gibson, a 6-foot 2-inch, “Tryce was a Vype 185-pounder from Lit- 100 player as a fresh- McLoud senior quarterback Collin Gibson (right) hands off to sophomore tailback Clint Campbell (17) tle Axe. As a starter for man and again made during a recent practice. the Indians last season, the Top Vype 150 this BRIAN JOHNSON | THE SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR Gibson ran for over year as a sophomore. ally hit. He reads well at 1,500 yards and threw He already is a college linebacker,” said Hall. for more than 1,200 prospect and is a domLowe is moving more. inating presence,” said from defensive end to Gibson has drawn re- Hall. “Braden has great linebacker this season cruiting interest from size and is already a after playing in just six several Division II in- college prospect.” games in 2019 due to stitutions in Oklahoma injury. He registered 46 and Emporia State in DEFENSE tackles, including nine The Redskin 3-4 for losses and six sacks, Kansas, according to defense will enjoy the Hall. to go with two forced He is expected to return of four defensive fumbles and three fumengineer the Redskins’ backs, three linebackble recoveries.

VSUHDG R̆HQVH LQ ers and two defensive “He would have been “Collin should help linemen. our leading tackler if Olds, senior Caleb RSHQ XS RXU R̆HQVH not injured and was still He brings rushing and Summerlin (5-10, 180) our sack leader despite throwing at QB and and junior Hunter missing four games,” is very athletic,” Hall Lowe (5-10, 175) are Hall said. “Hunter is said. “He is an accurate H[SHFWHG WR ¿OO WKH OLQHa super strong kid and passer and great run- backing spots.

VWDWH ZUHVWOLQJ TXDOL¿HU Olds compiled 72 ner with 4.5 speed. We will be a much better tackles, including six as a sophomore.”

Lewis, a two-way throwing team this year for loss, and four quarstarter, is expected with Collin at the QB terback sacks in 2019.

He also recovered four to anchor McLoud’s spot.”

Besides Gibson’s run- fumbles, forced one defensive line after ning ability, McLoud fumble and an inter- totaling 29 tackles, including six for loss and will welcome back ception.

“Wes is a tall, rangy four sacks, to go with the running talents of sophomore Clint outside linebacker with two forced fumbles.

“He has size, speed Campbell (6-0, 190) good instincts,” Hall and is tough to block. at tailback. Campbell said.

Summerlin recorded He has great feet and started the last five McLoud senior games at running back 58 tackles, including speed for a big man,” Wes Olds (5) will once again line as a freshman and ran four sacks, to go with said Hall. “He can be up at receiver for for 264 yards and two three interceptions and dominating on the dethe Redskins this a fumble recovery last fensive line.”

TDs. season. He will be Cue and Campbell “Clint has big-play year. playing baseball in college. are expected to lead the “Caleb is a strong ability with great BRIAN JOHNSON | THE McLoud, Page 2D linebacker who can respeed,” said Hall.

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2020 McLoud Redskins Football Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1....... Collin Gibson .................... QB/DB ...... 6-2 ......... 185 ............ Sr. 2....... Cirilio Valles....................... RB/OLB ..... 5-8 ......... 160 ............ Jr. 3....... Gunner Maust ................... QB/DB ...... 6-1 ......... 170 ............ Fr. 4....... Nick Kimball ...................... WR/DB ...... 6-0 ......... 170 ............ Sr. 5....... Wesley Olds ...................... WR/OLB .... 6-2 ......... 195 ............ Sr. 6....... Kaden Carl ........................ QB/DB ...... 6-1 ......... 170 ............ Fr. 7....... Coby Cardin ...................... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 155 ............ So. 8....... Cyrus Nenaikita ................. TE/DL ........ 5-10 ....... 190 ............ Jr. 9....... Zakhilen Osborn ............... WR/OLB .... 6-0 ......... 180 ............ So. 10..... Calden Mitchell ................. WR/DB ...... 5-7 ......... 140 ............ So. 12..... Dorrian Matlock ................ WR/DB ...... 5-10 ....... 155 ............ Fr. 14..... Karson Cue ....................... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 150 ............ Sr. 15..... Hayden Barker .................. WR/OLB .... 5-9 ......... 160 ............ Jr. 20..... Lonnie James .................... WR/DB ...... 6-1 ......... 155 ............ Jr. 21..... Clint Campbell .................. RB/DB ....... 6-0 ......... 190 ............ So. 22..... Hunter Sparlin ................... RB/OLB ..... 5-10 ....... 170 ............ Fr. 23..... Kaiden Cue ....................... WR/DB ...... 5-7 ......... 145 ............ Fr. 24..... Jaxon Rudd ....................... WR/DB ...... 5-10 ....... 155 ............ Sr. 25..... Tanner Stickler................... WR/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 150 ............ Fr. 29..... Jace Mitchell ..................... TE/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 165 ............ Fr. 32..... Caleb Summerlin .............. RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 180 ............ Sr. 33..... Benjamin Greenberg......... WR/LB ....... 5-9 ......... 175 ............ So. 34..... Cole Kennedy ................... RB/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 165 ............ Fr. 35..... Hunter Lowe ..................... RB/DL........ 5-10 ....... 175 ............ Jr. 38..... Joquavon Martin ............... RB/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 165 ............ Jr. 40..... Jacob Spencer .................. RB/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 160 ............ Fr. 42..... Zac Robinson .................... WR/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 155 ............ Jr. 52..... Caleb Coleman ................ OL/DL ....... 5-10 ....... 210 ............ Fr. 54..... Christopher Bigness .......... OL/DL ....... 5-11 ....... 315 ............ Fr. 55..... Robert Bupp ..................... OL/DL ....... 6-0 ......... 190 ............ Jr.

56.... Amare Gonzales ............ OL/DL ..... 5-9 ........170 ..........Fr. 60.... Tristin Lopez .................. OL/DL ..... 6-0 ........205 ..........Fr. 61.... Alan Amberson ............. OL/DL ..... 5-10 ......210 ..........Fr. 64.... Shelton Hoover ............. OL/DL ..... 6-2 ........260 ..........So. 65.... Kameron Nance ............ OL/DL ..... 6-2 ........235 ..........Fr. 66.... Heston Zimmerman ...... OL/DL ..... 6-1 ........235 ..........Sr. 69.... Carson Edwards ............ OL/DL ..... 6-0 ........230 ..........Jr. 72.... Luis Hernandez ............. OL/DL ..... 6-1 ........220 ..........Fr. 73.... Trevor Long ................... OL/DL ..... 5-10 ......295 ..........So. 77.... Braden Osborne ........... OL/DL ..... 6-3 ........265 ..........So. 78.... Tryce Lewis .................... OL/DL ..... 6-3 ........280 ..........So. 80.... Rylan Hall-Norton ......... WR/DB .... 5-10 ......165 ..........Jr. 81.... Cesar Suke .................... WR/DB .... 5-9 ........155 ..........Fr. 85.... Christopher Smith ......... TE/LB ...... 5-10 ......175 ..........Fr.

McLoud sophomore lineman Braden Osborne, who is 6-3 and 265 pounds, prepares to make a play during a recent practice session.

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MCLOUD

Head Coach: Rusty Hall.

Assistants: Erik Holt, James Paddlety, Austin Jennings, Rob Hill, Michael Doutey, Chris Paddlety, Trey Aubert and Will Winters.

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Football schedule

Aug. 28 .... at Classen SAS (Douglass Stadium) ......... 7 p.m.

Sept. 11 ...BETHEL ........................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 18 ...HARRAH .......................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 25 ...HERITAGE HALL* ............ 7 p.m.

Oct. 2.......at Mount St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s* ........ 7 p.m.

Oct. 9.......KINGFISHER* .................. 7 p.m.

Oct. 15.....at Anadarko* ................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 23.....at Perkins-Tryon* ............. 7 p.m.

Oct. 30.....BRIDGE CREEK*.............. 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 ......at Douglass* .................... 7 p.m.

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W\ RĚ&#x2020;HQVLYH OLQH DQG Cue, a three-year defensive line), Austin starter, piled up 53 Jennings (offensive tackles, including one line and defensive for a loss, and two in- line), Michael Doutey terceptions last year. (running backs and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Karson is very quick linebackers) and Will and has great field Winters (wide receivers awareness,â&#x20AC;? Hall said. and defensive backs)...

McLoudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s District 3A-1 OTHER NOTES Former Anadarko foes are Heritage Hall, head coach Chris Pad- Mount St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, delty will serve as the .LQJÂżVKHU $QDGDUNR play-caller this season Perkins-Tryon, Bridge DV WKH WHDPÂśV RĚ&#x2020;HQVLYH Creek and Douglass. coordinator. Other as- The scheduled season sistants include: Trey opener is on Aug. 28 Aubert (assistant head against Classen SAS at coach and offensive Douglass Stadium in line), Erik Holt (quar- Oklahoma City.

McLoud sophomore offensive and defensive lineman Tryce Lewis (59) should be a major factor in the trenches in 2020.

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Nineteen returning starters could boost Meekerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortunes

By Keven Scrutchins Contributing Writer

MEEKER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With a total of 19 returning starters, the Meeker Bulldogs are poised to go deep into the 2020 Class 2A football season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These guys have won many games in their careers here at Meeker and are looking to accomplish more,â&#x20AC;? said Meeker head coach DJ Howell.

OFFENSE

At the top of the watch list for the Bulldogs is two-way starter and senior Caden Wolford (6-0, 185).

Wolford was nominated for Meeker quarterback Cameron Budgie (6) prepares to hand off to teammate the Shawnee News-Star Zach Cook (23) during a recent Bulldog practice. player of the year and a KEVEN SCRUTCHINS | THE SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR former winner of the award.

Wolford has amassed 3,057 career rushing yards, 45 rushing TDs along with 526 receiving yards and three scores. Last season, WolNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class ford ran for 1,505 yards and 1....... Kaden Massey ................... WR/DB ...... 6-0 ......... 165 ............ Sr. 22 scores.

3....... Jordan Hart ....................... WR/DB ...... 5-10 ....... 165 ............ Sr. 4....... Ty Gabbert ........................ QB/DB ...... 5-10 ....... 160 ............ So. Wolford will be taking 5....... Caleb Chapman ................ WR/DB ...... 6-1 ......... 185 ............ Sr. KDQGRĚ&#x2020;V IURP D QHZ VLJ6....... Cameron Budgie ............... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 171 ............ Sr. nal caller this season. The 7....... JJ Bloomer ........................ RB/LB ........ 6-0 ......... 155 ............ Sr. odds-on favorite to win the 8....... Kobe Norton ..................... WR/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 200 ............ Sr. job is senior Cameron Bud9....... Johnny Butler .................... WR/DB ...... 6-0 ......... 185 ............ So. gie (5-9, 171).

11..... Keavin Keady .................... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 150 ............ Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budgie knows the sys13..... Lauren Miller ..................... K................ 5-5 ......... 115 ............ So. tem, but nothing has been 15..... Kayde Massey ................... QB/DB ...... 6-0 ......... 175 ............ Fr. decided yet,â&#x20AC;? said Howell.

17..... Tanner Cody...................... WR/DB ...... 5-8 ......... 180 ............ Fr. Wolford is not the only 21..... Bobby Brooks ................... TE/DE ....... 6-6 ......... 250 ............ Fr. weapon in the Bulldogs ar22..... Brett Mingo ....................... RB/LB ........ 5-11 ....... 180 ............ Jr. senal. Junior H-back Zach 23..... Zach Cook ......................... TE/DE ....... 6-1 ......... 170 ............ Jr. Cook should find some 25..... Brayden Dowdle ............... RB/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 190 ............ Fr. carries in Meekerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spread 28..... Caden Wolford ................. TE/DE ....... 6-0 ......... 185 ............ Sr. RĚ&#x2020;HQVH &RRN LV DQG D 50..... Mason Fullbright ............... OL/DL ....... 5-7 ......... 180 ............ Fr. load at 200 pounds. New52..... Jay Standlee ..................... DL/OL ....... 6-1 ......... 155 ............ Jr. 54..... Zach Jacobs ...................... RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 195 ............ Sr. comer and junior Keavan 55..... David Nunez ..................... OL/DL ....... 5-7 ......... 230 ............ Jr. Grady (5-9, 150) and senior 56..... David Parker...................... OL/DL ....... 5-8 ......... 175 ............ Fr. JJ Bloomer (6-0 155) will 57..... Kaden Chapman ............... OL/LB........ 6-0 ......... 220 ............ Sr. provide plenty of speed and 59..... Garrett Grantz ................... OL/DL ....... 5-11 .......................... Jr. shiftiness on the outside of 65..... Kayland Grady .................. OL/DL ....... 5-8 ......... 247 ............ Fr. WKH %XOOGRJ RĚ&#x2020;HQVH 6HQLRU 69..... Connor Donaho ................ OL/DL ....... 5-10 ....... 225 ............ Sr. Kobe Norton (5-11, 200) 72..... Brendan Alexander ........... OL/DL ....... 6-2 ......... 270 ............ Sr. will also be called on to 78..... Skyler Lowdermilk ............. OL/DL ....... 5-7 ......... 270 ............ Jr. deliver on the outside.

79 .... Parker Buoy ....................... OL/DL ....... 6-1 ............................ Sr. These weapons should Head Coach: DJ Howell see plenty of openings with Assistants: Allen Potts, Kyle Colvin and Shane Morrow. an experienced offensive OLQH UHWXUQLQJ 6HQLRUV M e e k e r B u l l d o g s F o o t b a l l â&#x20AC;&#x192; â&#x20AC;&#x192; M e e k e r B u l l d o g s F o o t b a l l â&#x20AC;&#x192; â&#x20AC;&#x192; M e e k e r B u l l d o g s F o o t b a l l â&#x20AC;&#x192; â&#x20AC;&#x192; Brendan Alexander (6-2,

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Football schedule Aug. 28 ....STROUD ......................... 7 p.m.

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270), Kaden Chapman (6-0, 220) and Connor Donaho (5-10, 225), along with junior Garret Grantz (5-11), all return and are looking to punish opposing defenses.

DEFENSE

The Meeker defense is just as loaded with experience, with 10 starters returning to the gridiron.

Wolford, Cook and Bloomer will control the middle of the defense at linebacker.

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By Fred Fehr Contributing Writer

SEMINOLE — Oklahoma’s High School coaching guru can look to both the present and the future entering the 2020 campaign.

Mike Snyder, embarking on his 41st year at the Seminole helm, has missed just WKUHH SOD\R̆V If Snyder continues that postseason success in 2020, it will be largely attributed to a heavy contribution from some of his younger performers.

“Our sophomore group is really large, as is our freshmen class,” Snyder said.

“Almost half of our squad or more will be freshmen and sophomores.”

A look at the roster shows 26 sophomores and 19 freshmen, which would comprise 70.3 percent of the 64-member squad.

Gone from last year’s squad is explosive tailback Cameron Gunville, who had been a starter since his freshman year. Gunville is slated to begin his college football career at Oklahoma Baptist University.

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“Garrett started one game for us last year,” Snyder said. “He is a 205-pounder who can run, is very hard-nosed and very SK\VLFDO -DVRQ LV D OLWWOH ELW WKLQQHU EXW with a little more speed. Between those two guys, we should be OK.” Returning at quarterback is junior Brendan Rodriquez, who accumulated around 1,000 yards passing, including 12 touchdowns, in 2019.

“Brendan grew at his position as he went along and being a junior is a big plus for us,” Snyder said. “He runs well, has good quickness and a strong arm. He is a typical Seminole quarterback who can throw the ball in-between people and up top.”

The primary receiver will be senior Easton Wurtz, a three-year starter. In 2019, Wurtz posted 400 receiving yards, including four touchdowns.

“Easton is one of the better receivers around,” Snyder said. “He is strong and he can run. He’s our go-to guy.”

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Seminole junior quarterback Brendan Rodriquez passed for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2019.

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Seminole senior Grant Hause returns to the offensive line and defensive end/linebacker in 2020.

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“We’re very excited about Grant,” Snyder said. “He had a a really good winter and summer of work. He’s a big, strong kid who runs well and practices hard. He may be able to play at the next level.”

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Andrew Hobbs .................. C/DT ......... 6-1 ......... 230 ............ Jr. 63..... Angel Gonzalez ................. OG/DT ...... 5-9 ......... 215 ............ So. 64..... Terry White ........................ OT/DT ....... 6-1 ......... 250 ............ Jr. 65..... Braylen Walker .................. OG/DT ...... 5-11 ....... 200 ............ Fr. 66..... Justice Coffman ................ OG/DT ...... 6-3 ......... 330 ............ Sr. 67..... Christian Gray ................... OT/DT ....... 5-11 ....... 235 ............ Sr. 68..... Brevin Fixico...................... OT/DT ....... 6-0 ......... 290 ............ Sr. 70..... Bryson Cooper .................. OG/DT ...... 5-8 ......... 200 ............ Fr. 71..... Ethan Rickey...................... OT/DT ....... 6-4 ......... 310 ............ Sr. 72..... Dawson Arnett .................. C/DT ......... 6-2 ......... 275 ............ Sr. 73..... Mason Whitman ................ OT/DT ....... 6-2 ......... 250 ............ Jr. 74..... 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Hedge enters second year at Prague helm 2020 PRAGUE RED DEVILS Football Roster

By Fred Fehr Contributing Writer

PRAGUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mike Hedge knew his initial Prague squad of 2019 would experience some big-time growing pains.

Of the listed 28-player squad, six were freshmen and 12 were sophomores.

After posting a 3-7 campaign, Hedgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second squad, though still youthful, is hoping for better results.

The Red Devils have only two seniors on the 2020 roster in running back/defensive back Tyler Carpenter and lineman Zachory Grooms. Carpenter VXĚ&#x2020;HUHG D EURNHQ OHJ RQ KLV ÂżUVW FDUU\ RI WKH 2019 opener.

Hedge welcomes back nine returning starters on both sides of the ball.

OFFENSE Trip Davis, who has been employed previously as a running back/receiver, has been switched to quarterback.

Converting to a signal-caller is extremely GLĚ&#x2021;FXOW LQ YLUWXDOO\ DOO scenarios but is even more so at Prague.

Hedge utilizes the Wing-T formation, a GHÂżQLWH UDULW\ LQ WKLV era. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Probably less than ÂżYH RI 2NODKRPDÂśV high school programs run the Wing-T,â&#x20AC;?

Hedge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard RĚ&#x2020;HQVH WR OHDUQ ´ Davis, considering his physical and mental strengths, appears equal to the task. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is an incredible athlete,â&#x20AC;? Hedge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His strong point is he VHHV WKH HQWLUH ÂżHOG DQG is a step faster than a lot of kids. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a 4.0 student, which RSHQV XS D ORW RI GLĚ&#x2020;HUent things you can do.â&#x20AC;?

Hedge said Davis is adept at reading opposing defenses and throws a great ball. Âł:H UXQ DERXW of the time and throw WKH RWKHU PRVWO\ out of desperation,â&#x20AC;?

Hedge deadpanned.

Former starting quarterback Trevor McGinnis, who has beefed up from 190 pounds to 215 pounds, will man the fullback slot as as a sophomore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trevor is a big, strong kid,â&#x20AC;? Hedge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Prague head coach Mike Hedge speaks to his players during a recent workout session.

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put some work in.â&#x20AC;?

Also operating out RI WKH EDFNÂżHOG ZLOO EH juniors Brayden Davis and Carpenter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have four backs out there all the time,â&#x20AC;? Hedge said.

The offensive line has become bigger and deeper. A good example is Dex McKee, who has transformed from a 170-pound freshman to 215-pound sophomore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dex had an unbelievable growth spurt,â&#x20AC;?

Hedge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;?Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotten much bigger this summer.â&#x20AC;?

Caden Simek and Alex Tapia can be counted on as centers. Other offensive line prospects include Conner Cline, Conner Davis, Kevin Cash and Grooms.

DEFENSE

The Red Devils appear solid at inside linebacker with returning starters Grooms, McKee and McGinnis.

Solid also applies to sophomore defensive tackle Karson Holsapple, who started every game last year as a freshman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Karson is a big, strong kid,â&#x20AC;? Hedge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t block him.â&#x20AC;?

Conner Davis will also be a vital force at defensive tackle.

The most unusual defensive switch involves

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1....... Trip Davis .......................... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 170 ............ Jr. 2....... Trevor McGinnis ................ RB/LB ........ 6-1 ......... 215 ............ So. 3....... Aiden Auld ........................ QB/LB ....... 5-6 ......... 150 ............ Fr. 4....... Mikey Swinford ................. RB/DB ....... 5-6 ......... 145 ............ Jr. 5....... Rex Geiser ......................... QB/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 170 ............ Fr. 6....... Braiden Pickard ................. RB/DB ....... 5-6 ......... 150 ............ Fr. 7....... Ryan Hedge ...................... RB/LB ........ 5-11 ....... 170 ............ Fr. 8....... Peyton Ezell ...................... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 135 ............ So. 9....... Skyler Cline ....................... RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 180 ............ Jr. 10..... Eli Greenlee ...................... RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 170 ............ So. 11..... Cooper Smith.................... RB/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 180 ............ Jr. 12..... Adrian Hendley ................. RB/DB ....... 5-6 ......... 150 ............ Fr. 14..... Tyler Carpenter ................. WR/DB ...... 5-7 ......... 165 ............ Sr. 15..... John Friend ....................... WR/DB ...... 5-10 ....... 170 ............ Fr. 16..... Brayden Davis ................... QB/LB ....... 6-0 ......... 180 ............ Jr. 17..... Jacob Lee ......................... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 170 ............ Jr. 18..... Ethan Rich ......................... RB/LB ........ 6-0 ......... 170 ............ Fr. 21..... Kody Knapp ...................... RB/DB ....... 5-6 ......... 150 ............ Fr. 22..... Kevin Cash ........................ RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 160 ............ So. 22..... Jake Adkinson ................... RB/DB ....... 5-7 ......... 160 ............ Fr. 23..... Jacob Campbell ................ RB/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 180 ............ Fr. 24..... Trevor Whorley .................. OL/DL ....... 5-8 ......... 170 ............ Fr. 50..... Alex Tapia ......................... OL/DL ....... 5-11 ....... 230 ............ So. 51..... Rylan McGaha ................... OL/DL ....... 6-0 ......... 190 ............ Fr. 53..... Hayden Stone ................... OL/DL ....... 6-0 ......... 180 ............ So. 54..... Carson Davis ..................... OL/DL ....... 6-1 ......... 180 ............ Fr. 55..... Zachory Grooms ............... OL/DL ....... 6-1 ......... 185 ............ Sr. 56..... Karson Holsapple .............. OL/DL ....... 6-1 ......... 200 ............ So. 58..... Conner Cline ..................... RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 180 ............ Jr. 62..... Jayden Mylenek ................ OL/DL ....... 5-11 ....... 200 ............ Fr. 63..... Dex McKee ....................... RB/LB ........ 6-0 ......... 215 ............ So. 64..... Edgar Miranda .................. OL/DL ....... 5-7 ......... 170 ............ Fr. 65..... Kade Sala .......................... OL/DL ....... 6-1 ......... 190 ............ Fr. 70..... Dillon Cooper ................... OL/DL ....... 6-2 ......... 190 ............ Fr. 73..... Conner Davis .................... OL/DL ....... 6-3 ......... 240 ............ So. 75..... Caden Simek ..................... OL/DL ....... 6-3 ......... 250 ............ Jr. 80..... Taylor Rengal .................... OL/DL ....... 6-3 ......... 200 ............ Fr. Noah Moore...................... RB/DB ....... 5-6 ......... 150 ............ Fr. Denton .............................. OL/DL ....... 6-0 ......... 180 ............ Jr.

junior Mikey Swinford, Head Coach: Mike Hedge Assistants: AJ Woodall, Tony Willoughby, Lance Blocker and Wally Newport. who will line up at safety after starting at nose P r a g u e r e d d e v i l s F o o t b a l l â&#x20AC;&#x192; â&#x20AC;&#x192; P r a g u e r e d d e v i l s F o o t b a l l â&#x20AC;&#x192; â&#x20AC;&#x192; P r a g u e r e d d e v i l s F o o t b a l l â&#x20AC;&#x192; guard in 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is just a hard-nosed kid,â&#x20AC;?

Hedge said.

Trip Davis and Carpenter are set at cornerback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trip truly believes no one can beat him 1-on-1,â&#x20AC;? said Hedge.

Of McGinnis, Hedge said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God built him for inside linebacker beFDXVH KH FDQ ÂżQG WKH football. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a ballhawk.â&#x20AC;?

NOTES

â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge says there is probably a 60 to FKDQFH WKH VWDWH champion will come from District 2A-2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brutally good district. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I did wrong to get in it.â&#x20AC;? said Hedge.

Hedge voted Millwood and Jones as the top two district picks with WKH WZR RWKHU SOD\RĚ&#x2020; berths to be decided between Chandler, Meeker, Prague, Crossing Christian, Kellyville and Star Spencer. â&#x20AC;˘ Pragueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaching staff remained intact with Tony Willoughby, secondary/quarterbacks/receivers; A.J. Woodall, defensive line/running backs; Lance Blocker, linebackers/receivers and :DOO\ 1HZSRUW RĚ&#x2020;HQsive line/defensive line.

Prague junior Brayden Davis, left, stretches during warmup drills during a recent practice session. Davis will be in the backďŹ eld for the Red Devils. At right, Pragueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tyler Carpenter sprints during a drill. Carpenter is expected to get a lot of carries for the Red Devils in 2020.

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2020 Prague Red Devils

Football schedule

Aug. 28 ....at Luther .......................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 4 .....HENRYETTA .................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 11 ...at Stroud.......................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 25 ...MILLWOOD* (HC) ........... 7 p.m.

Oct. 2.......MEEKER* ......................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 9.......at Kellyville*..................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 15.....CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN* 7 p.m.

Oct. 23.....at Star Spencer* .............. 7 p.m.

Oct. 30.....JONES* ........................... 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 ......at Chandler* .................... 7 p.m.

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Positive feeling in Maud football program

TECUMSEH Continued from Page 1E

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kevin has a very strong leg and is very consistent,â&#x20AC;? Bullock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has kicked \DUG ÂżHOG JRDOV LQ practice. I think he could kick at the next level.â&#x20AC;?

The Savages launch the season Sept. 4 at Perkins-Tryon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited to see if we can take the next step in our tough district,â&#x20AC;? Bullock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are battle tested and hungry to build on the success of last year.â&#x20AC;?

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Â&#x2021; %XOORFNÂśV VWDĚ&#x2020; FRQsists of Blaine Atchley, offensive line; Larry Joubert, defensive coordinator; Patrick Cobb, defensive secondary; Conner Cluck, tight ends/defensive ends; Rick Reeves, running backs; Jace Garrison, defensive line:

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Tecumsehâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dylan Graham returns to the Savage defense as an outside linebacker for 2020.

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Aaron Piercy, wide receivers; Spencer Valois, graduate assistant and Jackson Phelps, graduate assistant. â&#x20AC;˘Tecumsehâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto for 2020 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right Nowâ&#x20AC;? with a red R in memory of former teammate Ryder Kinsey, who died LQ D WUDĚ&#x2021;F DFFLGHQW DW the start of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoffs. NOW is an acronym for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No Opportunities Wasted.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

2020 Tecumseh Savages

Football schedule

Sept. 4 .....at Perkins-Tryon ............... 7 p.m.

Sept. 11 ...SEMINOLE ................. 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 ...ELGIN ......................... 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 ...at Ada* ............................ 7 p.m.

Oct. 2.......at Tuttle*.......................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 9.......CUSHING*....................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 15.....at Blanchard* ................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 23.....HARRAH* ........................ 7 p.m.

Oct. 30.....at Classen* ...................... 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 ......JOHN MARSHALL* ......... 7 p.m.

ALL CAPS are home games *denotes District 4A-2 games

MAUD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different feeling in the Maud High School football program in 2020.

It seems to be a positive one thanks to the leadership of the Tiger upperclassmen.

Expected to be a 1-2 punch combination for Maud this season, juniors Bryce Bodkin and Dylan Carpenter have emerged as team leaders along with returning seniors Eli Alderson and Bryce Roll.

Bodkin, at 6-3, 190, is expectMaud Tigers were going at it hard during preseason drills. ed to handle the quarterbacking The BRIAN JOHNSON | THE SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR chores for the Tigers while Carpenter, at 5-10, 180, is the featured 2020 Maud Tigers tailback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those two have really stepped up into leadership roles. They, Aug. 28 ....at Depew .................... 7:30 p.m. along with the two seniors, have Sept. 4 .....FOX ................................. 7 p.m. pushed the other kids in the weight Sept. 11 ...DEWAR............................ 7 p.m. room,â&#x20AC;? said Maud head coach Sept. 24 ...at Oaks* .......................... 7 p.m.

Kenon White, who is seeking to Oct. 2.......MIDWAY* (HC) ................ 7 p.m. get his Tigers better from a 3-7 Oct. 9.......at Coyle* ......................... 7 p.m. season in 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those two have Oc. 15 ......SASAKWA* ...................... 7 p.m. brought along the other kids and Oct. 23.....at Bowlegs* ..................... 7 p.m. have gotten them to buy in to what Oct. 30.....GRAHAM DUSTIN* ......... 7 p.m. weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing.â&#x20AC;?

Nov. 6 ......WILSON HENRYETTA*.... 7 p.m.

With six returning starters in ALL CAPS are home games â&#x20AC;˘ (HC) denotes the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eight-man starting linehomecoming â&#x20AC;˘ *denotes District C-4 games up and six returnees on defense, Maud is primed to make steady improvement. Maud is expected to Bobby Watson, at 5-10, 160, White said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all learning.

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3-2 or 4-1 look on defense. hands as well. :KLWH OLNHV KLV FKDQFHV RI ÂżQâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Bryce (Bodkin) is very athletic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very elusive runner and ishing in one of the top four spots and very elusive. Since COVID, he is hard to tackle,â&#x20AC;? White said.

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They have a lot coming back. running routes. Dylan is a stout, To say thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sense of opti- Midway is returning a lot of good fast runner, who runs about a 4.5 mism from White is a mild under- athletes and Oaks can be a suror 4.6. He has pretty good wheels statement. prising team,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coyle DQG KDQGV RXW RI WKH EDFNÂżHOG ´ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited about this The two Tiger seniors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alderson is traditionally good, but I think team. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put in the work (5-11, 200) and Roll (5-8, 190) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they graduated a lot. But it always are expected to be impact players. and I really feel like we can do seems like they have good athletes.

Alderson will play along both the some good things,â&#x20AC;? said White. But I think we can be in one of the RĚ&#x2020;HQVLYH DQG GHIHQVLYH OLQHV ZKLOH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dropping from Class B to Class C top four spots.â&#x20AC;? should help and I feel like we went Roll is tabbed to play linebacker.

The Tigers also face a tough Jerry Daubert, at 6-2, 190, will from a medium team to a bigger, non-district slate, opening at DeSOD\ UHFHLYHU RQ RĚ&#x2020;HQVH DQG GH- physical and gifted-wise team.â&#x20AC;? pew on Aug. 28 and then taking :KLWH EHOLHYHV KLV VTXDG W\SLÂżHV fensive end and possibly some on Class C power Fox and Class B a team unit. linebacker on defense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be able to stud Dewar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jerry has a great vertical leap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough non-district schedHeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very athletic. In basketball he do some things we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done ule, but I like it that way,â&#x20AC;? White can dunk. You throw it up there, LQ WKH SDVW ,WÂśV D GLĚ&#x2020;HUHQW DWPRVSKHUH DQG D GLĚ&#x2020;HUHQW IRFXV ´ said. heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go get it,â&#x20AC;? said White.

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Chandler sophomore Casmen Hill (10) should get a lot of carries in 2020 after having a magniďŹ cent season for the Lions last year.

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2020 Chandler Lions

Football schedule Sept. 4 .....STROUD .......................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 11 ...at Bristow ........................ 7 p.m.

Sept. 18 ...BEGGS ............................ 7 p.m.

Sept. 25 ...at Crossings Christian* .... 7 p.m.

Oct. 2.......JONES* (HC) ................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 9.......at Star Spencer* .............. 7 p.m.

Oct. 15.....at Millwood* .................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 23.....MEEKER* ......................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 30.....at Kellyville*..................... 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 ......PRAGUE*......................... 7 p.m.

ALL CAPS are home games (HC) denotes homecoming *denotes District 2A-32 games

Head Coach: Jack Gray Assistants: Rob Garver, Fred Peery, Alex Reed, Justin White and Caleb Jones.

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Another senior returning starter is Tristen Evans. Miguel Conley started at inside linebacker and fellow sophomore Braxton Street, a cornerback, started seven games in 2019. Defensive end Labrius Johnson started several games as a freshman.

Snyder said D.J. Citizen, a Shawnee transfer in his second year at Seminole, will help at wide receiver and defensive back.

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Seminole sophomore Garrett ChafďŹ n will be one of two backs carrying the load for the Chieftains in 2020.

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Seminole sophomore cornerback/ receiver Braxton Street could make an impact for the Chieftains this season.

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North Rock Creek playing independent schedule in 2020

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2020 NRC COUGARS Football Roster Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Alex Anderwes ........................... WR/DB ...... 6-0 ......... 125 ............ Fr. Gracin Arthur .............................. OL/DL ....... 6-3 ......... 300 ............ So. Calvin Bray.................................. RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 160 ............ Fr. Keaton Brinton ........................... OL/DL ....... 6-5 ......... 236 ............ Jr. Holden Brooking ........................ RB/LB ........ 5-7 ......... 200 ............ So. Colton Burch............................... OL/DL ....... 6-2 ......... 200 ............ Jr. Connor Carrera ........................... OL/DL ....... 6-3 ......... 250 ............ Jr. Seven Cawvey ............................ WR/DB ...... 5-10 ....... 150 ............ Fr. Conlan Chesser .......................... OL/DL ....... 6-1 ......... 200 ............ Jr. Nathan Clark............................... WR/DB ...... 5-6 ......... 125 ............ Fr. Braxton Cozart ............................ WR/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 150 ............ Jr. Joshua Gomez ............................ OL/DL ....... 5-8 ......... 190 ............ Fr. Carter Harvey ............................. QB/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 170 ............ Jr. Latrell Humphrey ........................ RB/LB ........ 5-6 ......... 180 ............ Fr. Derrok James ............................. RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 190 ............ Jr. Makai Jones................................ QB/LB ....... 6-0 ......... 207 ............ Jr. Konnor Kellog ............................ WR/DB ...... 6-0 ......... 125 ............ Fr. Nick Lake .................................... WR/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 150 ............ Jr. William Lake ............................... WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 130 ............ So. Cade Landes............................... QB/DB ...... 5-7 ......... 160 ............ So. Konnor McKey ............................ OL/LB........ 5-10 ....... 250 ............ Jr. Ethan Middleton ......................... OL/DL ....... 5-7 ......... 245 ............ Jr. Landon Muzny ............................ WR/DB ...... 5-9 ......... 130 ............ Fr. Tommy Price ............................... WR/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 150 ............ Jr. Andrew Ritter.............................. OL/DL ....... 5-11 ....... 176 ............ Fr. Bryson Roach .............................. WR/DB ...... 5-11 ....... 145 ............ Fr. Matthew Smith ........................... OL/DL ....... 5-11 ....... 210 ............ Jr. Trevor Storie ............................... OL/LB........ 6-0 ......... 208 ............ So. Q. Trapp ..................................... RB/LB ........ 5-10 ....... 175 ............ Fr. Jacob Vincent ............................. OL/DL ....... 6-0 ......... 345 ............ So. Jayce Williams ............................ RB/LB ........ 5-9 ......... 200 ............ Jr. Anthony Wilson .......................... OL/DL ....... 5-8 ......... 180 ............ Fr. Skylar Wind................................. OL/DL ....... 5-10 ....... 240 ............ Jr.

North Rock Creek junior offensive and defensive lineman Keaton Brinton, left, back-pedals during drills while North Rock Creek junior Konnor McKey,

offensive lineman and linebacker, stretches during a recent practice.

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Braxton Cozart (5-11, 150), Seven Cawvey (5Continued from Page 3F 10, 150) and Landon Muzny (5-9, 130).

“We’ve got a lot of poThe leading candiGDWHV IRU WKH EDFN¿HOG tential there. We need spots are Nick Lake (5- a lot of practice and 11, 150) and freshman JHW VRPH FRQ¿GHQFH LQ Calvin Bray (5-10, 160). catching the football.

“Nick is an all-around We need a lot of reps,” athlete. He can play Murray said.

The offensive line running back, wide receiver and defensive will be by committee as back. He can catch the well. That list includes ball out of the back- junior Colton Burch field,” said Murray. (6-2, 200), sophomore “Calvin can play an Gracin Arthur (6-3, H-back. He can work 300), Konnor McKey both ways. This will be (5-10, 250), junior a position by commit- Keaten Brinton (6-5, tee.”

230), junior Connor Several prospects will Carrera (6-3, 250) and make up the receiving Conlan Chesser (6-1, corps including Tom- 200). my Price (5-11, 150), “They’re learning to

FRPH R̆ WKH EDOO KDUG and keeping their feet moving, just the fundamentals. It’s something we’ve got to do every snap,” said Murray.

DEFENSE Like the offensive line, Burch, Arthur, McKey, Brinton, Carrera and Chesser will comprise the defensive line with rotations.

“It will be pretty much the same guys ZKR ZHUH RQ WKH R̆HQsive line which will be by committee,” Murray said.

Jones, Bray and Jayce Williams are strong candidates at linebacker.

Lake, Cawvey and

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Muzny should see a lot of action at the safety spots while Price and Cozart are prospects for the cornerback spots.

NOTES Murray is a 1994 graduate of Tecumseh High School. He had coaching stops at Chickasha, Enid and Tecumseh and is in his fourth year as a teacher and coach at North Rock Creek. He is surrounded by three veteran assistants in Todd Burch (defensive coordinator), Wayne -DJJDUV R̆HQVLYH DQG defensive line) and Gary Higgins (running backs and defensive ends).

2020 NRC Cougars

Football schedule Aug. 28 ....at Heavener ..................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 4 .....at Crescent ...................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 11 ...at Konawa ....................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 18 ...HOLDENVILLE ................ 7 p.m.

Sept. 25 ...at Tulsa NOAH ................ 7 p.m.

Oct. 2.......OKC PATRIOTS ............... 7 p.m.

Oct. 8.......at Choctaw White ............ 6 p.m.

Oct. 15.....at Caney Valley ................ 7 p.m.

Oct. 22.....CHOCTAW BLUE ............ 6 p.m.

Oct. 30.....at OBA Enid .................... 7 p.m.

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