2019 Coweta Football Preview

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2019 FOOTBALL PREVIEW

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OF THE WAGONER COUNTY AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

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Commitment + gutsy play will = Tiger success

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pening game action is just over a week away and for the Coweta Tigers, it is a new leadership attitude and style. Head Coach Tim Harper has made it clear it needs to be a total commitment from everyone if this is to be a successful start.

Finally getting in pads on Aug. 16, the Tigers are eager to compete in their final scrimmage at 5A-4 front runner Collinsville Friday night on the road.

They open the regular season Sept. 6 at home, hosting the Wagoner Bulldogs in the exciting and competitive Highway 51 Shootout.

Other non-district opponents will be 5A-4 Tahlequah (H) and 4A Catoosa (T).

The Tigers, who advanced to the 5A quarterfinals last season, will compete through a challenging schedule that includes 5A-3 district opportunities against Ada (T), Durant (T), Tulsa Edison (HPink Out), McAlester (Thursday Homecoming), Tulsa Hale (T), Bishop Kelley (H) and Glenpool (T).

The first major challenge for Harper is solidifying the quarterback position, with three sophomore candidates currently getting a solid look at that leadership role.

Returning defensive starter and backup quarterback Gage Hamm is the leading candidate to start the season behind center, with Carter Fuser and Cade Conner both getting lots of opportunities.

“We have had a good summer, prob-

2019 FOOTBALL PREVIEW A special Supplement of the Wagoner County American-Tribune Publisher: Gloria Fletcher News Editor: Christy Wheeland Staff Writer: John Ferguson Media Consultant: Jeanne Fritz Contributing Writer: Clay Allen CSR: Channing Wedel Designer: Melanie Allen

Varsity Coweta Tiger Athletes and Trainers

ably 70-75 percent of our athletes are totally committed to our program. They are hard workers and I am impressed with the good mix of talent throughout the grades,” Harper said.

“Our young kids are working hard and must get ready in case they have to be called upon like last season to step up and fill injury slots. We are working hard on getting stronger and tougher.

“Offensively we will continue to be in the spread formation, looking to throw the ball when we can. But we must become more balanced with a solid running game to make that a possibility.

We definitely want to be more physical.

“Defensively, we will basically be running a 4-3 set, working hard every play and running to the ball as a team. Our kids will play hard every single play or they will not be on the field. We have to play with a lot of guts!”

Coweta Football hosted a special treat for fans this season. After the annual Media Day on Aug. 16, the Tigers

conducted half field scrimmages with the 7th, 8th, 9th, junior varsity and varsity squads, giving fans their first glimpses of the 2019 Tigers.

Coach Harper will work with Assistant Head Coach Scott Chronister as cooffensive coordinators. Coming to the Tigers with Coach Harper is Macklyn Chermack, who will serve as defensive coordinator for 2019.

Profiles on the 2019 individual coaches are found else-where in this special edition.

Excited, full of energy and definitely committed to each and every player, the entire Coweta Tiger coaching staff is totally committed to their job assignments.

Coach Harper and his staff have worked hard to impress upon players, from the youngest to varsity, the importance of understanding their role in the overall success of the team.

CLAY ALLEN

Sports Writer

Tim Harper Head Coach

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TIGER SPOTLIGHT

TIGER SPOTLIGHT

Blake Lair

Jesse McDermott

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reaking four Coweta Tiger football records last season, senior wide receiver Blake Lair has his sights set on career records for catches and yards gained as the 2019 season unfolds.

Lair missed several early season games last season before settling into a solid game-after-game performance as the Tigers advanced to the 5A quarterfinals.

“Lair has good ball skills, obviously has shown he can catch the ball and he is a consistent offensive producer that has big play potential,” Coach Scott Chronister said.

Records set last season include the single-game touchdown record (4) and yardage record (201) against Tulsa Hale in District 5A-3 action.

He needs 22 catches to break the career catch record of 84 set in 2010-12 by Hunter Rasberry and needs just 123 yards to claim the career yardage record, now 1,339 yards set by Mike Webber from 2006-08.

Lair finished last season with 48 catches for 969 yards, 16 touchdowns, with his longest a 64-yarder.

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roviding a road block defensive mentality last season, senior defensive lineman led returning defenders in tackles and provided a run stopping presence for opponents.

McDermott has 92 tackles with 83 of those unassisted, as well as nine tackles for loss, one sack and two fumble recoveries headed into his senior campaign.

The Tiger defense made marked improvements last year that led to a 5A quarterfinal finish.

“Aggressive, great feet and good football instincts,” is how defensive line coach David McGrath summarizes McDermott.

McDermott has a busy school year ahead. He is also a varsity wrestler and baseball player, thus a hard worker in every endeavor.

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Gage Hamm

Wesley Spohn

uickly grabbing the attention of Coweta Tiger coaches in 2018, sophomore Gage Hamm as a 6’3” freshman took command of his defensive safety assignments and finished the season with four team leading interceptions.

pening his junior season, Coweta Tiger tailback Wesley Spohn is set to be a key element in the new game plan of first year Head Coach Tim Harper. He returns as the top rusher for the Tigers during his sophomore campaign last season.

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Additionally, Hamm had 76 tackles (73 unassisted in the open field) as well as three tackles for loss. Groomed also as a quarterback of the future, he carried the ball nine times for 31 yards in the 5A quarterfinal battle at Ardmore.

With the defection of senior quarterback J.D. Geneva to Tulsa Union, Hamm has quickly become the leading candidate to lead the Tigers this season. Working along with fellow sophomores Carter Fuser and Cade Conner, Hamm is projected to start.

Head Coach Tim Harper is excited about the abilities of all three young men, but feels Hamm has the edge early.

Hamm is also a member of the Tiger wrestling team who qualified for the 5A State Championships last season.

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Spohn carried the football 132 times for 481 yards and six touchdowns in 2018. His longest score was a 30-yard run. He also caught 19 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns, with the longest a 71-yarder for a score.

“Wesley displays more quickness than most kids. He is not big, but has good open field skills and has big play potential,” Coach Scott Chronister said.

GO TIGERS!

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2019 COWETA HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY ROSTER No. Name 2

Mason Ford

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Michael Fletcher

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Zaydin Skinner

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POS Grade HT WT

No. Name

POS Grade HT WT

No. Name

POS Grade HT WT B, DB

So. 5-7 140

ATH, DB, WR

Fr. 5-9 150

21

Brent Barlow

WR, DB

Jr. 5-11 165

46

JJ McNamee

B, OLB, MLB

So. 5-9 160

22

Wesley Spohn

RB, CB

Jr. 5-6 140

51

Anthony Holland

OL, DL

Jr. 6-2 215

WR, FS, FS

Sr. 6-1 170

23

Owen McNatt

CB, WR

So. 5-7 150

54

William Withers

G

Jr. 6-1 245

Landon Ray

DB, WR

Jr. 5-8 165

24

Dylan Barber

RB, OLB

So. 5-10 165

55

Alessandro Cairati

OL, DL

So. 6-4 260

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Bronson Burcham

DB, WR

Jr. 5-7 140

25

Piper Pennington

ML, RB, CB

Sr. 5-9 195

56

Stryker Edmonson

OL, DL

So. 5-9 190

8

Na’Kylan Starks

QB, DB

Fr. 5-8 165

26

Blake Garman

OLB,RB

Sr. 5-11 190

58

Rex Shieldnight

C, DL

Sr. 5-9 255

9

James Dougherty

FS, WR, PR

Jr. 5-9 165

29

Reed Gaddy

RB, DB

Sr. 5-9 175

59

Trey Dyer

OL, DL

Sr. 6-1 235

10

Blake Lair

WR, DB

Sr. 6-0 165

30

Brent Krumsiek

OLB, B

Jr. 5-11 170

60

Brok Estes

DT, C, T

So. 6-0 190

11

Grant Latendresse

WR, DB

Sr. 5-10 161

31

Jaxon Stidham

RB, MLB

Jr. 5-11 180

65

Chandler Wheeler

OL, DL

Sr. 6-5 215

12

Carter Fuser

SS, QB, P

So. 6-1 185

33

Jonathan Fadeyev

RB, DE

Sr. 5-9 210

66

Braden Doerr

OL, DE

So. 5-11 175

13

Hank Searcy

WR, CB, RB

Jr. 5-7 140

34

Carson Flanary

OLB, TE, S

Fr. 6-0 175

68

Tanner Hester

OL, DL

So. 5-10 215

15

Christian Jones

WR, DB

So. 6-2 185

35

Lawson Haught

DE, FB

Jr. 6-2 205

70

Ryan Conley

DT, G, NG

Jr. 5-11 280

16

Gage Hamm

QB, S

So. 6-3 185

41

Zack Dodson

RB, LB

So. 5-9 175

71

Luke Morgan

OL, DL

So. 6-0 220

17

Cade Conner

DB, DB

So. 5-11 165

42

Jesse McDermott

ILB, FB

Sr. 5-8 185

72

Caleb Phillips

DT, G

So. 5-9 245

18

Abirim Manns

WR, DB

Sr. 6-1 170

43

Brody Rucker

K

So. 5-11 165

75

Falcon Robertson

OL, DL

Jr. 5-8 190

19

Cadence Denton

WR, FS

So. 6-0 165

44

Walker Holmes

COA

Sr. 6-0 170

78

Jacob Nasworthy

OL, DL

So. 5-10 260

20

Gunnar McCollough

OLB, TE

Jr. 6-2 205

45

Justin Hines

DE, T

Jr. 6-6 225

79

Maverick McCollough

G, DT, DT

So. 6-2 240

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MEET THE COACHING STAFF

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR Macklin Chermack

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oining the Coweta Tigers as defensive coordinator will be Macklin Chermack, coming from Mena, Arkansas with Head Coach Tim Harper.

Chermack spent eight years with South Arkansas University as a graduate assistant coach after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earning his master’s degree at Ohio University.

“Facilities are excellent here and the people have been so supportive of our staff. Also, the athletes have responded well to our new staff changes. I am excited to get started with this new opportunity,” Chermack said.

Chermack has a veteran staff of assistants to help with his transition and a group of athletes that showed marked improvement last season, especially in the underclassmen called upon by the Tigers to fill injury vacancies.

Defense is an area the Tigers need to become stronger in as they have had trouble in past seasons completing games successfully although the offense put high point totals on the scoreboard.

CLAY ALLEN

Sports Writer

Scott Chronister Assistant Head Coach/ Co-Offensive Coordinator

Providing solid help to first year Head Coach Tim Harper, Coach Chronister brings former head coaching experience at Tulsa Hale as well as 6A assistant experience at Sapulpa to the Tigers. This is his third year with the Tigers and was an asset in coordinating Spring practice after the departure of Coach Tim Holt, Jr.

David McGrath Defensive Line

A rock solid veteran on the Tiger coaching staff, Coach McGrath begins his 15th season at Coweta.

Experienced in virtually all offensive types of attacks over the years, his defensive linemen last season had a solid campaign of tackles, helping the Tigers advance to the 5A quarterfinals.

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Josh Moses Offensive Line

Tristen Ridenour Running Backs

Joe McHenry Linebackers

Dustin Steele Tight Ends

Chase Stookey Defensive Backs

Beginning his second season on the Tiger varsity staff, Coach Moses has worked in the junior high program and is faced with the job of adapting his group’s blocking schemes to a new attack expected with the start of a new coaching regime.

Beginning his second year with the Tiger varsity, Coach Ridenour will be charged with adapting to the new offensive philosophy brought to the Tigers with the change of head coach.

He has some returning talent to help with the transition.

Coach McHenry is new to the Tiger varsity coaching staff, but no stranger to Coweta Tiger football. His dad, Ronald McHenry, was Coweta head football coach from 1981-2003. Coming to the Tigers from 21 years with the Catoosa Indians, he should fit right in with the changing culture of the program under a new head coach. “It feels good to be back — like coming home, but it definitely is a lot different,” Coach McHenry said.

New to the staff as an adjunct coach, Coach Steele comes to the Tigers from Muskogee last year. He has made coaching stops at Tulsa Union, Broken Arrow (twice) Tulsa East Central, Owasso and Catoosa.

He graduated from Northeastern State University where he played football and baseball.

Joining the staff this season, Coach Stookey student taught at Coweta four years ago.

He comes to the Tigers from Dewey where he worked with defensive ends, linebackers, as offensive coordinator and with the defensive secondary.

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Senior Tigers ready to lead teammates on gridiron

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SENIOR CAREER STATISTICS

ecord setting wide receiver Blake Lair and defensive lineman Jesse McDermott anchor a hard-working set of seniors ready to provide leadership to a Coweta Tiger team that will feature lots of young talent as the season progresses.

Blake Lair – 63 receptions, 1,217 yards, 21 touchdowns (record).

Hit hard by defections since last school year, the Tigers are regrouping around talented players who have been waiting for their opportunities on the gridiron.

Running back Piper Pennington and proven defensive tacklers Blake Garman and Jonathan Fadeyev are ready to guide the younger attack team as they work under new defensive coordinator Macklyn Chermack and veteran assistant coaches.

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Piper Pennington – 53 carries, 163 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 catches, 69 yards.

Jesse McDermott – 92 tackles (83 unassisted), 9 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries.

Coweta Tiger senior athletes Zaydin Skinner, Blake Lair, Grant Latendresse, Abirim Manns, Piper Pennington, Blake Garman, Reed Gaddy, Jonathan Fadeyev, Jesse McDermott, Walker Holmes, Rex Shieldnight, Trey Dyer, Chandler Wheeler and senior trainer Addie Hansen. CLAY ALLEN/AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

Shieldnight and right tackle Chandler Wheeler, return as starters and Coach Josh Moses feels

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their experience will be a great anchor for the younger linemen.

Joining the Tigers this sea-

son is Zaden Skinner who will compete after sitting out his junior season due to his transfer.

Blake Garman – 64 tackles (57 unassisted), 7 tackles for loss.

Jonathan Fadeyev – 51 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 sacks.

FOOTBALL TRAINERS

VARSITY SCHEDULE Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 17 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Dec. 7

Wagoner Tahlequah Catoosa Ada Durant Edison McAlester Tulsa Hale Bishop Kelley Glenpool Playoffs Playoffs State State

* Pink Out ** Homecoming

Home 7 p.m.

Home 7 p.m.

Away 7 p.m.

Away 7 p.m.

Away 7 p.m.

Home 7 p.m. * Home 7 p.m. ** Away 7 p.m.

Home 7 p.m.

Away 7 p.m.

Round 1 TBA Round 2 TBA Semi-Finals TBA Finals TBA

Serving as football trainers for the Coweta Tigers this season will be, from left, Bailee McDonald, Lillie Phillips, Addie Hansen, Kayla DeWeese, Jaydn Potter, Cloe Penny and Olivia Navarro. One of their key responsibilities will be to keep the Tigers hydrated as they endure hot temperatures on the field. CLAY ALLEN/AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

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Coweta senior Piper Pennington (25) will be a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the ball this season. Sophomore Gage Hamm (16) takes over the quarterback duties for the Tigers, while first year Head Coach Tim Harper is shown with wide receiver Blake Lair (10), defender Blake Garman (26) and defensive lineman Jesse McDermott (42), all seniors. CLAY ALLEN/AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

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Juniors will build on 2018 varsity experience

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oweta Tiger juniors are ready to continue a strong showing from last season as sophomores when several were forced to step up into key roles due to injuries.

Running back Wesley Spohn anchors the ground crew, rushing for 481 yards and six touchdowns last season as well as scoring twice on pass receptions with 215 yards in receptions.

Defensively is where the group proved themselves last season with Jaxon Stidham (77 tackles), Gunnar McCollough (66 tackles, four interceptions) and Justin Hines (63 tackles, 10 for loss). They rose to the challenge late in the season to help propel the Tigers to the 5A quarterfinals.

Returning starter on the offensive line is left tackle William Withers. He is one of three returners and Coach Josh Moses feels he will make big strides in blocking this season.

Competing for the Tigers this season will be Switzerland exchange student Alasondro Coirate. Coming to Coweta from his home country, Coirate competed with an independent football club at home and is an exciting addition to the Tiger attack.

An eager group behind them is now ready for their chance at varsity level action as the new era of Head Coach Tim Harper develops on the gridiron.

Coweta Tiger junior athletes Landon Ray, Bronson Burcham, James Dougherty, Hank Searcy, Gunnar McCollough, Brent Barlow, Wesley Spohn, Brent Krumsiek, Jaxon Stidham, Lawson Haught, Justin Hines, Anthony Holland, William Withers, Ryan Conley, Falcon Robertson and trainers Lillie Phillips, Cloe Penny, Kayla DeWeese and Bailee McDonald. CLAY ALLEN/AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

JUNIOR CAREER STATISTICS Wesley Spohn – 132 carries, 481 yards, 6 touchdowns; 19 catches, 215 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Hank Searcy – 8 carries, 57 yards.

Jaxon Stidham – 77 tackles (69 unassisted), 8 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery.

Gunnar McCollough – 66 tackles (65 unassisted), 1 tackle for loss, 4 interceptions, 1 forced fumble.

Justin Hines – 63 tackles (53 unassisted), 10 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 forced fumbles, 2 sacks.

CLAY ALLEN Sports Writer

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Sophomores expected to be varsity contributors

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arning varsity experience last season in their freshmen campaign, Caleb Phillips (40 tackles, four sacks) and Gage Hamm (76 tackles — 73 unassisted, four interceptions) set the stage for an eager group of sophomores battling for a chance to start with the 2019 Coweta Tigers.

Hamm, expected to start at quarterback, also got some experience late in the season at that position, including in the quarterfinal playoff loss to Ardmore. He is also a very capable wide receiver at 6’4” with proven strong hands after grab-

bing four interceptions as a freshman.

About 20 sophomores are working hard in preseason with hopes of helping the Tigers return to the playoffs and quickly establish the new attacks brought by first year Head Coach Tim Harper and his staff.

SOPHOMORE CAREER STATISTICS

Caleb Phillips – 40 tackles (36 unassisted), 4 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.

Gage Hamm – 76 tackles (73 unassisted), 3 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions; 9 carries, 31 yards, 1 reception, 25 yards.

Coweta Tiger sophomore athletes Michael Fletcher, Carter Fuser, Christian Jones, Gage Hamm, Cade Conner, Cadence Denton, Owen McNatt, Dylan Barber, Zack Dodson, Brody Rucker, J.J. McNamee, Alessandro Cairati, Stryker Edmonson, Brok Estes, Braden Doerr, Tanner Hester, Luke Morgan, Caleb Phillips, Jacob Nasworthy and Maverick McCollough and trainers Olivia Navarro and Jaydn Potter. CLAY ALLEN/AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

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Meet the Freshmen Tigers No. Name

Pos.

No. Name

Pos.

5

Na’Kylan Starks

QB/DB

44

Wiley Holmes

TE/E

6

Mason Ford

TB/DB

52

Cameron Ford

C/DL

7

Justice Grammar

WR/DB

53

Raice Speaks

OL/DL

12

Avery Eischen

QB/DB

55

Malachi Springsted

OL/DL

18

Thomas Smith

WR/DB

56

Justin Stover

OL/DL

19

John Pilcher

WR/DB

57

Samuel Stratton

OL/DL

20

Nate Long

RB/LB

61

Xavier Gantt

OL/DE

21

Nate Maledon

WR/DB

62

Brayden Hansen

OL/DL

22

Cayden Wheeler

WR/DB

64

Austin Miller

OL/DL

24

Camden Dooley

WR/DB

66

Wyatt Holmes

OL/DL

30

Carson Flanary

TE/LB

68

Seminole Taylor

OL/DL

33

Braden Youngker

FB/DL

79

Avery Underwood

OL/DL

40

Cage Stidham

FB/LB

84

Thomas Price

OL/DL

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Meet the 8th Grade Tigers TEAM ROSTER Brian Ballard La’Angelo Bell Cobe Bruce Tucker Collinsworth Dalton DeWeese Dax Hale Kutter Harrington Colton Howard Mason Hyslope Bryson Johnson Luke Maledon Kamdon Marshall Deacon Peterson Brock Roberts Justin Robinson Kevon Robinson Seth Robinson Taylor Sowers Treveyon Strong Hayden Terry Eli Troy Brody Walker

8th Grade Tigers

* Jersey #’s and positions not available at press time.

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Meet the 7th Grade Tigers No. Name

Pos.

No. Name

Pos.

5

Colton Shepherd

QB/DB

28

Corbin Lorenz

RB/LB

7

Kacey Eddy

WR/DB

32

James Harrell

FB/LB

8

Coltin Crabtree

QB/DB

34

Mark Cato

RB/LB

9

Clayton Hickman

WR/DB

36

Cale Hogan

RB/LB

12

Elijah Ritter

WR/DB

46

Austin Pruitt

FB/DE

13

Benjamin Mendenhall

RB/LB

50

Nathan Johnson

OL/DL

16

Holden Gilstrap

WR/DB

51

Parker Dodson

OL/DL

18

Dane Thompson

WR/DB

52

Joshua McDermott

OL/DL

19

Cody Dickmann

WR/DB

55

Stoney Hutson

OL/DL

20

Noah Craft

WR/DB

56

Keegan Cox

OL/DL

21

Alex Scarborough

WR/DB

64

Donald Young

OL/DL

22

Collen Dean

68

Hunter DeHues

OL/DL

24

Brenden Smith

WR/DB

73

Abner Minter

OL/DL

26

Jeremiah Cehand

WR/DB

78

Caden Woodward

OL/DL

79

Izaya Billings

OL/DL

RB/LB

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Changes made to several rules Several football rule changes this season will have an effect on prep play. Among them is it is now legal to use instant replay, only to determine if a call on the field is correct.

Other changes include the use of a 40/25 second play clock to determine delay of game. A legal

offensive line includes five players with numbers 50-79 on the line, and no more than four players can legally be lined up as a back.

It is now illegal to trip any opponent, including the ball carrier, and the name plate area located directly below the back collar of the game jersey

is now included in the horse-collar foul.

The penalty for illegally kicking or batting the football has been reduced to 10 yards from the previous 15 yards.

Beginning in 2024, jersey numbers must be clearly a contrast from the body color and be a single, solid color.

Junior High Cheer Teams

Cheerleaders Jaci Miller, Lauren Kallstrom, Lexie Schauffler, Violet Sutton, Celeste Durnal, Felicity Pollardo, Gracie Rains, Brooklyn Chronister, Alexis Shelton, Baiker King and Britney White, clockwise from top left, will provide support for the 8th grade Coweta Tiger team this season.

Team coaches are Shelbie Hayes and Angie Phillips.

Drumming up support for the Coweta 7th grade football games this fall will be a spirited group of cheerleaders. Comprising the team are, from left, bottom row: Maci Roberts, Hailey Reddout, Kaylee Deonier, Aiyana Perkins and Adrienne Burke. Middle row: Taaron McQuade, Ralyn Scarbrough, Daisy Rae, Chloe Archer and Ryleigh Berry. Back row: Ireland Dodson, Cookie Curtsinger, Aubree Poplin, Brooklyn White and Tara Sullivan. Team coaches are Shelbie Hayes and Angie Phillips. CHRISTY WHEELAND PHOTOS

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VARSITY CHEER TEAM JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21

Bishop Kelley Glenpool Wagoner Collinsville Tahlequah Edison

Away Home Away Home Away Away

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHEDULE

The Coweta Tigers are ready to rumble with their opponents this season! Fans are reminded to be loud and proud in the stands from the opening kickoff to when the final seconds tick off the clock. Be the 12th man on the team! CHRISTY WHEELAND/ AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

There’s something to be said for school spirit, and 15 young women will be drumming up fan support for the Coweta Tigers throughout the 2019-20 school year.

Comprising the varsity cheer team are, from left, front row: Autumn Dodson, Nellie Garman, Jaydyn Dame, Cassandra Swaringim and Taylin Holland. Middle row: Holly Kroll, Laynah Taylor, Bria Brown, Maddie Bailey and Janie Garman. Back row: Olivia Harrington, Kaylie Treat, Lyndee Hutson, Cassidy Rae and Katelynn Johnson. Team coaches are Kim Whiteley and Angie Phillips. CHRISTY WHEELAND/AMERICAN-TRIBUNE

Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 15 Oct. 24

Wagoner Collinsville Pryor Grove Tahlequah Skiatook Glenpool Claremore

Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away

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