All World 2017 Special Section

2016-17

All-World

the Tulsa area high school Athletes of the year

Awards

A special publication of Tulsa World sports

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n behalf of the Tulsa World, OKPrepsExtra.com, our partners and presenting sponsors, it is my pleasure to present to you the 2016-2017 All-World Awards special section honoring our high school players of the year and specialty award winners.

Last night during our first All-World Awards banquet, we celebrated the best high school athletes in Northeast Oklahoma. These athletes surpassed their competition, broke records, set personal bests, and gave us all something to cheer about.

Sports Editor

Michael Peters

Assistant Sports Editor

Patrick Prince

Bill Masterson

Tulsa World Sports writers and editors met to discuss the finalists for 20 sports award categories and 10 special awards categories. Nominations from coaches, teachers, community leaders and fans were also considered.

The athletes honored in this section represent the best and the brightest. We recognize outstanding athletes in 20 individual sports categories—from football to volleyball — and for 10 distinct special awards.

Saturday’s All-World Awards banquet and this section would not have been possible without our

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wonderful sponsors. It is with their support that we are able to offer every winning athlete a scholarship.

Scholarships vary by award and range from $500$2,000. Thank you to all of our sponsors.

We hope that you will enjoy our inaugural All-World Awards special section!

Sincerely, Bill Masterson President & Publisher Tulsa World Media Company

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Tulsa World Photo credits

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Hominy • football

Scott Harmon

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uided his high school alma mater to a 14-0 record and its first Class A state football title since 2001 while also serving as Hominy’s high school and middle school principal. Had a 127-57 record in 15 seasons, including 27-11 in the playoffs, as a high school head coach, including the past 10 seasons at Hominy. Resigned as head coach in April to focus on his administrative duties but will be a consultant to the football program. Also won a Class A state title at Pawnee in 2004 and was a state runner-up there in 2002. Other head-coaching stints have been at Central and McAlester. Was selected to play in the 1990 All-State Game. Was a defensive back at Oklahoma State and tied for the Big Eight lead with six interceptions in 1991. He’s the son of Ron Harmon, who is an Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame member and was the World’s state football coach of the year when he won a state title in 1973 at Hominy.

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East Central • Basketball

Samy Mack

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he 2017 Class 5A state title was Mack’s third in 12 East Central seasons, along with five runner-up finishes. He has also guided the Cardinals to four Tournament of Champions titles. His overall record is 258-69. A former Edison High shooting guard and 1984 graduate, Mack said he has always enjoyed working with kids. He started by teaching his own nephews and realized he really liked it.

Mack coached at the Claremore Optimist Club, Mabee Red Shield Boys and Girls Club and Lewis & Clark Middle School before joining East Central’s staff in 1998. He assisted on the Cards’ 2005 state runner-up team coached

by Lauren Shoemaker and was elevated to head coach the following year.

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enks football coach Allan Trimble is the winner of the first All-World Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award.

Trimble has coached the Trojans to 13 state championships in 21 seasons, making him the most successful high school football coach in Oklahoma history.

Last July, he announced he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Trimble, 52, remained on the sidelines in 2016 and guided the Trojans to an 11-1 record. He has an overall record of 235-36.

Trimble is also a church elder who was instrumental in the recent development of a Park Plaza Church of Christ satellite church in Jenks.

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sarah cameron

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he All-State tennis player helped Jenks win the Class 6A title as she won the individual state championship at No. 2 singles. The team captain played No. 1 singles the previous three years, helping Jenks win two state titles. She was recognized as a Jenks distinguished service graduate with more than 200 service hours. A National Merit Finalist, she was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools. She plans to attend Yale and walk on to the tennis team. She also organized a fundraising event for Jenks football coach Allan Trimble in his battle against ALS.

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Key Personnel boys athlete of the year

wagoner • senior

malcolm rodriguez

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ominated in three sports — football, wrestling and baseball. Rodriguez is a player of the year finalist in football and wrestling. In football, he was a standout as a quarterback and defensive back as he helped Wagoner win three Class 4A state titles and ended his career with a 37-game winning streak — tied for sixth in Oklahoma 11-man history. As a senior on defense, he had 79 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. At quarterback, he accounted for 3,667 yards and 43 TDs. During his career, he accounted for 115 TDs. In wrestling, he won his second consecutive 4A title, this year at 195 pounds, and had a 27-0 record for the season. The Oklahoma State football signee completed his athletic school year by batting .457 as a starting center fielder and went 10-for-10 on save opportunities. Struck out 27 and allowed only one earned run and four hits in 15 innings.

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alden is believed to be the most decorated high school athlete in Sand Springs history after winning the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at the Class 6A state track meet in May. They were her eighth and ninth state titles. She also won gold medals in both events at the Oklahoma Track Coaches Association’s Meet of Champions. Last October, the Oklahoma State signee won the state’s 6A cross country crown for the fourth straight year, becoming only the fifth Oklahoma female to accomplish that feat. She also won the 3,200 at the state meet as a sophomore and junior and the 1,600 meters last year. She is a four-time recipient of the Gatorade Award as the state’s top female cross country runner.

Sand springs leader girls athlete of the year

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he Sandites may have fallen to Edmond Santa Fe in the regional finals this fall, but that didn’t stop Mutiri’s ascension to the top of the list of area volleyball players.

The Ohio State signee put Sand Springs on her back all season long en route to a 23-13 record, and along the way Mutiri had 491 kills, 114 blocks and 50 aces. She also added 246 digs for good measure. “Gloria is one of the hardest working people I have ever met,” Sand Springs coach Janna Green said. “Watching her grow as a player for the past three years has been so awesome. She is a one-of-a-kind player.”

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Finalists

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Mia Bledsoe

Broken arrow • senior

Sarah Thiessen Jenks • senior

Gloria Mutiri

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New Balance Boys cross country athlete of the year

Jenks • senior

Matt Young

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n 2015, Young watched as Norman North’s Ean Beyer finished two-tenths of a second ahead of him for the Class 6A individual championship.

This season, Young made sure that didn’t happen, winning the elusive 6A title by four seconds. “It was an incredible experience winning my first state title,” said Young, who also posted individual wins at the Holland Hall and 6A regional meets. “It was incredibly special to hear the crowd as I finished, along with my family and teammates cheering me on.”

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Daniel Mazzei

Berryhill • senior

Henry Williams

Bartlesville • Senior

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New Balance girls cross country athlete of the year

Sand springs • senior

cheyenne walden

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ecoming the fifth female four-time state champion in Oklahoma history, Walden rolled to a Class 6A championship in her final high school meet at 17:55.6, 40.8 seconds better than her closest competitor. The Oklahoma State signee racked up five other victories along the way throughout her senior season, including wins at the Holland Hall meet and Oklahoma State Jamborbee. Her only setback was a two-second loss to Blue Springs South’s Victoria Findley at the Chile Pepper Festival in Arkansas.

“It was pretty much a perfect way to end such a wonderful high school career,” Sand Springs coach Chris Corbin said of Walden. “And I can’t overemphasize her impact on the running community in Sand Springs.”

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Ellie Gilbreath

Regent prep • Sophomore

Laynie Nichols

Claremore • Freshman

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s a sophomore, Rains’ dominance was wellrounded. The Oklahoma commit smashed a solo home run in the first inning of the 5A state championship game that gave her team a lead it would not relinquish en route to Pryor’s first state softball title since 1987. Rains finished the season with a .393 batting average, 27 runs, 48 hits, 19 extra-base hits and 24 runs batted in. And good luck against her in the pitching circle, where she posted a 30-10 record with a 1.05 earned run average and 293 strikeouts in 235 innings. “This season was truly a team effort,” Rains said. “It was extra special coming off a second-place finish last year, and definitely a season we will never forget.”

Finalists

Pryor • sophomore

olivia rains

Rylie Boone

Owasso • sophomore

Sydney Pennington

Sand Springs • senior

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Keystone Chevrolet Wrestling Athlete of the year

Sand springs • Senior

daton fix

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ix, who is heading to Oklahoma State this fall, capped off an historic high school career with another virtuoso performance at the Class 6A state tournament. Not only did Fix win all three of his matches at 132 pounds by pinning his opponents to claim his fourth consecutive state title, he finished the season 47-0, thereby completing an undefeated high school career at 168-0 — becoming one of just five Oklahoma wrestlers to go unbeaten and win four straight high school state crown. He also helped the Sandites win their first dual state championship and their first overall state title since 1971. “I’ve said it over and over, it’s awesome to see a kid that is the hardest worker in the room have the accomplishments that he’s had,” said Sand Springs coach Kelly Smith.

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Brock Martin

oologah • senior

Malcolm Rodriguez Wagoner • senior

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he Trojan sophomore went unbeaten in 23 matches to capture the 6A No. 1 singles state title. Willbourn claimed titles on his home court at Jenks, along with Ponca City and Metro D1 tournaments during his perfect season. “Relentless. He does not concede any point. His quiet demeanor and casual attitude lulls his opponents into thinking that he is beatable, but unbeknownst to them that to win a point they must be willing to exhaust themselves on the court for he will wear them out and demoralize them,” Jenks coach Ron Acebo said of Willbourn.

Finalists

Jenks • Sophomore

gabriel willbourn

Darryl Roman

bishop kelley • Senior

Jack Atherton

Holland Hall • Sophomore

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Drillers baseball Athlete of the year

jenks • senior

Brett standlee

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owerful 6-foot-4 right-hander’s career began as a freshman with a relief win over Union in the 6A regional final. Went on to a 20-7 varsity record with 226 career strikeouts. Worked to perfect his control and had his best year as a senior, striking out 96 and allowing only 11 walks and eight earned runs in 56 innings. Hit nine homers as a senior and 17 over three seasons. Two-year starter at receiver in football and part of two 6A Division I championship teams. Had 14 TD receptions over his final two seasons. Signed with Oklahoma State’s baseball program in December.

Finalists

Jacob Bailey

Berryhill • Senior

Brady Brim

Claremore • Senior

Brody Gibson

Metro Christian • Senior

Ryan Vilade

Stillwater • senior

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ack battled back from wrist surgery last summer to conclude her Comet career with a second straight state championship.

Jack went 16-0 this season and won the 5A No. 1 singles title.

Jack was an All-State selection and will continue her tennis career in college at Western Michigan University.

“Jeryn is a natural team leader, always works hard and has a very high tennis IQ,” Bishop Kelley coach Mary Jo Tasker said. “Her desire and preparation make her an example to the whole team. This combination makes her a coach’s and teammate’s dream.”

Finalists

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Jeryn Jack

Andie Williams

Jenks • Sophomore

McKenzie Miley

Cascia hall • Senior

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Tulsa golf Boys golf Athlete of the year

Sand springs • junior

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ecognizing the roller coaster-type season he had, Griggs summed up his season succinctly. “It was a season of hit or miss,” he said. “I played some good golf and some bad. But the important thing was that I played well when it mattered.” Hard to find any fallacies in the junior’s summation. After all, in the Class 6A state tournament at the Golf Club of Edmond, Griggs shot a 54-hole total of 4-under-par 206, good enough for second place behind Edmond North’s Austin Eckroat. Mixed in along the way, Griggs won the Sand Springs Invitational, the Frontier Conference individual championship and the 6A state preview tournament. Leading up to the state tournament, Griggs finished sixth in the regional tournament.

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Jared Strathe

Owasso • Junior

Matt Braley

Cascia hall • Junior

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Tulsa golf girls golf Athlete of the year

Owasso • junior

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s a junior, Belmear was instrumental in leading Owasso to its second straight state championship. At the Class 6A state tournament at Ponca City Country Club, Belmear finished third individually while her team motored to a 21-stroke cushion en route to the title. “This season, for me individually, I improved a lot compared to last season,” Belmear said. “But more importantly, my team really stepped up and worked hard. It showed in our results.” Belmear claimed three regular-season tournament titles this season at the Coweta tournament (Indian Springs), Bartlesville tournament (Adams Golf Course) and the 6A regional at Broken Arrow Golf and Athletic Club.

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Mika Ramos

Bishop kelley • Freshman

Taylor Towers

Rejoice christian • Sophomore

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s a senior, Mazzei repeated as 4A state champion in the 1,600 meters (4:17.96) and won the 3,200 (9:28.78) for the second time in three seasons. He also ran on Berryhill’s state-title winning 3,200-meter relay, the first relay championship in school history. Mazzei, also a twotime cross country state champion, finished his high school career with eight total state championships.

He will run both track and cross country at West Point. “Daniel was a one of a lifetime to coach. He’s a great leader and just a great person,” Berryhill coach Clay Wyse said.

Finalists

berryhill • Senior

Daniel mazzei

Matt Young

Jenks • Senior

Keviyon Cooper Union • Junior

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Keith haney auto group Football defensive Player of the year

oologah • senior

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roduced 152 tackles and 17 sacks to help the Mustangs reach the 4A final for the third consecutive year. Posted career totals of 439 tackles and a school-record 52 sacks. Recorded 31 tackles in two games against 4A state champion Wagoner. Collected 15 tackles against Clinton in the semifinals. Had 12 tackles and three sacks against 4A semifinalist Cascia Hall. Registered a sack in 11 of his 14 games.

Finalists

Tre Brown

union • Senior

Jordon Curtis Jenks • Senior

Levi Draper

Collinsville • Senior

Coby Tillman Bixby • Junior

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Keith haney auto group Football Offensive player of the year

Union • senior

Shamari brooks

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ushed for 2,018 yards and 28 touchdowns to help propel the Redskins to the Class 6AI state title. Scored 10 TDs and had 568 rushing yards in three playoff games. Set a MidFirst Backyard Bowl record with 270 rushing yards against Jenks. Rushed for 242 yards and seven TDs against Owasso.

Carried 34 times for 232 yards and three TDs against Norman North in the state final.

Finalists

BJ Bradbury

Adair • Senior

Malcolm Rodriguez Wagoner • Senior

Tanner Griffin Bixby • Senior

Reed Martin

Lincoln Christian • senior

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Pelco Structural Comeback player of the year

claremore • Junior

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fter undergoing 17 surgeries and losing his dominant (right) arm from the elbow down due to a wakeboarding accident in the summer of 2015, he missed a full year of athletics and nearly a full year of school. He returned to wrestling, posted a record of 31-11 and finished third at 138 pounds in Class 5A. He also maintained straight A’s in the classroom. After the wrestling season, he participated in spring football practice. He is applying to the OSSAA for a hardship waiver to give him an extra year of eligibility that would allow him to continue his athletic career in wrestling and football during the upcoming school year.

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Tulsa roughnecks Boys soccer Athlete of the year

Bishop kelley • senior

austin wormell

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he Creighton University commit posted 12 shutouts in 16 games and surrendered just four goals in 13 games against Class 5A competition this year, helping lead the Comets to a 16-3 record and the state championship. He was outstanding in the 5A state final, making 10 saves, several of them spectacular, and he even scored the gamewinning goal on a free kick from 65 yards out midway through the second half. “Best goalie in the city, state and region, period!” Kelley coach Phil Barkley said.

“Natural leader on and off the field, a fierce competitor who loves the game and works 24/7 to hone his craft.”

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Jared Day

Broken Arrow • Senior

Colby Leonard

Fort Gibson • Junior

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he Spartan junior put the rest of the state on notice as she won the 6A state title in the 100 (11.57) and 200 (24.21) races. Presley, who placed at state each of the past two years at Booker T. Washington, did not lose a race in the 100 this spring and was topped only once in the 200. Presley’s state final time of 11.57 seconds was the fastest in Oklahoma this season.

She also helped Bixby to place in both the 400 and 800 relays. “Brandee is a special athlete in track. She has so much ability and power in her races,” Bixby coach Otis Pankey said. “She refuses to lose. With all that she has done this year she has remained humble and continues to work hard to be the best possible athlete. She is a great example for her teammates.”

Finalists

Bixby • junior

Brandee Presley

Cheyenne Walden

Sand Springs • Senior

Tyrzah Stinson Union • Senior

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Hahn appliances girls soccer athlete of the year

Union • senior

Taylor malham

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fter leading the Redskins with 16 goals and 14 assists this season, Malham finished her high school career with a 68-2 overall team record, including the past three Class 6A state championships and a 36-game winning streak from undefeated seasons in 2015 and ‘16. The Arkansas signee assisted on both goals in this year’s state final to lead 17-1 Union to a 2-0 victory over Norman North. “The heartbeat of our team,” Redskins coach Brian Elliott said. “Runs our team offensively. When we need a goal, she takes over the game. I’ve coached from kids to college for over 30 years and have never had a player like her.” Last month, Malham was the recipient of the Gatorade Award as the state’s female soccer player of the year.

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Maggie Ertl

Bishop Kelley • Senior

Brianna McGowan Owasso • Senior

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Matrix service company boys basketball athlete of the year

memorial • senior

Caleb nero

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cored 80 points in three state tournament games to spark the Chargers to the Class 5A championship. Was the state tournament MVP. Set a Memorial season record with 694 points. Had 43 points in a win over McLain, 36 in a win over Webster and 34 in a regional final win over Pryor.

Scored 34 in an overtime loss to Midwest City. Shot 58 percent overall from the field, including 51 percent on 3-pointers and 83 percent on free throws. Averaged 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals as the Chargers went 25-3. Had 1,752 career points.

Finalists

Ethan Chargois union • Senior

Elijah Landrum

Central • Senior

Jeff Oxford

claremore • Senior

Brewster Peacock verdigris • Junior

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Matrix service company girls basketball athlete of the year

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Ja’Mee Asberry

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et-quick junior led her team to a gold ball and was MVP of the Class 5A state tournament, scoring 64 points in three games.

Had 23 of her 25 points in the second half of the championship game, rallying the Cards from a 10-point deficit vs. Ardmore.

Also MVP of the Green Country Conference. Averaged 21 points this season with 93 3-pointers. Made a season-high seven 3-pointers vs. Memorial and had at least one in every game. Highly regarded for her explosiveness in the open court and ability to get to the rim. Rated a four-star prospect and No. 53 nationally in the 2017-18 class by ESPN HoopGurlz rankings.

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Gabby Gregory

bartlesville • Sophomore

Chelsea Lazenby Glencoe • Senior

Keni Jo Lippe Adair • Senior

Mallory Vaughn

Collinsville • Senior

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oomer, a standout in football, basketball and track, had a 4.0 GPA, was a class valedictorian and student council president.

After leading the Cardinals to the Class 5A state title game in 2015, the quarterback threw for 2,096 yards and 22 touchdowns to help the Cardinals return to the playoffs last fall. Was the District 5A-4 most valuable player. In basketball, he averaged 20 points and six rebounds per game to lift the Cardinals to their first 5A regional championship.

In track, he finished third in 5A in the 300 hurdles.

Boomer signed to play football for the University of Tulsa.

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Seth boomer Scenes from the year

Collinsville’s Seth Boomer goes up for a shot over Claremore’s Chance Knaust and Gunner Hall during a game in January. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

Collinsville quarterback Seth Boomer runs past a diving tackle attempt by Pryor’s Gaige Mendivil during a game in October. CORY YOUNG/Tulsa World

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oyer, an All-State golf selection, is a National Merit finalist with a 5.283 GPA and ranked No. 1 academically in her senior class at Union. She was accepted to Yale, but will attend the University of Texas-Dallas. She is the founder of “Music & Me,” a nonprofit that has enabled her to introduce classical instruments to more than 2,000 students served by Tulsa-area early childhood education centers for kids in need. Most of her programs teach the young participants the basics of piano and violin using cardboard cut-outs, then introduce the actual instruments. She plans to establish a “Music & Me” program in Dallas.

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Stephanie royer Scenes from the year

Above, Union’s Stephanie Royer watches her tee shot during the first day of the Class 6A State Tournament at Ponca City Country Club on May 3.

Right, Royer chips onto the green during the first day of the Class 6A State Tournament. Royer finished ninth at the tournament. photos by IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

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atrick Callan dominated the pool, going the entire season without losing an individual race. He won 5A state championship events in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 butterfly, setting state records in both of them, and they weren’t even his usual events, as he already owned 5A state records in the 200 and 500 freestyle, the races he won at last year’s state meet. Callan also anchored state championship-winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays, with the Comets setting a state record in the 400. “He’s such an easy kid to coach because he’s just so willing to do anything to make himself better,” coach Ellen Glasgow said. “He’s extremely hard-working and just an all-around good kid.”

Live well Oklahoma Boys swimming athlete of the year

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Bishop kelley • junior

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ast year’s Tulsa World AllMetro Swimmer of the Year, Steward won every race she entered this season. In helping Bartlesville claim its third straight 6A state championship, Steward won her third consecutive individual title in the 100 breaststroke. She also won the 200 individual medley by 3.53 seconds, missing the state mark by 0.15. Additionally, she anchored the Bruins’ victorious 400 free relay that broke its state record from last year, and also swam on the statechampion 200 medley relay. “Kate was the model of consistency and excellence,” coach Chad Englehart said. “She has a total of 10 state titles in her first three years of high school, and seven of those championship swims have resulted in state records.”

Jack Callan

bishop kelley • freshman

Live well Oklahoma Girls swimming athlete of the year

Finalists

Bartlesville • junior

Emily Giovannetti

Bartlesville • junior

Isabelle Packard

Metro Christian • sophomore

kate steward

Aaron Keesling

bartlesville • senior

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Tulsa Tech Fans of the year

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he Tigers, with a student section known as The Jungle, outdistanced Union, Booker T. Washington, Sand Springs and Central in the award voting. Broken Arrow won the Varsity Brands national competition as America’s Most Spirited High School.

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