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Pregame A letter from Brad Heath

20 | Cleveland Tigers Led by dynamic athlete and VYPE Top 100 selection Derek Reeves, the Tigers will have some potent scoring potential on the floor this season.

On the girls side of things the Lady Tigers bring back two starters and are one of the fiercest and most competitive teams night in and night out.

22 | Cushing Tigers

Last season the Lady Tigers made it to the state tournament but with no starters returning this year question marks surround the team and new head coach Don Dodd. The Cushing boys on the other hand are a team with loads of experience that will rely on a blue-collar attitude to win games this year

29 | Frontier Mustangs

The Frontier boys fell on hard times last year but have a large number of returning players who now have a year of varsity time under their belt. The girls team is highly ranked and leaning on VYPE Top 100 player Marissa Goodman the Lady Mustangs have a dominant force in the paint they know they can always count on.

34 | Glencoe Panthers

The Glencoe boys reached the apex of Class A basketball and claimed a gold ball. With a VYPE Top 100 player in Ty Lazenby the Panthers are a good bet to be right in the mix again this season. The Glencoe girls also have plenty of young talent and should also put together plenty of wins this year

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Look for more basketball coverage along with plenty of content on wrestling and several must-read features.

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Hoop Dreams….

North Schools Gear Up For Basketball Season

Arthur Agee and William Gates may have been from Chicago but the North Region of the state boasts plenty of hardwood stars of their own. With football season over, we here at VYPE use this issue to give you an inside look at the basketball teams in the region and some key players to watch out for.

If you are a basketball fan this issue is for you. Check out what teams from all over the region have back and how several teams will try to fill large voids left by graduation. Can the Glencoe boys repeat as champions in Class A? Can the Frontier girls make it back to the top of the mountain? What about teams like Perkins-Tryon and Tonkawa who both lost all-state caliber players to graduation? VYPE answers all of those questions in this issue.

The region does boast several VYPE Top 100 basketball players in Derek Reeves of Cleveland, Marissa Goodman of Frontier, Hailey Tucker of Bartlesville and Ty Lazenby of Glencoe. Being chosen to the prestigious list makes all four players eligible to win either the Mr. or Mrs. Oklahoma Basketball award so make sure you take time to cast your vote on our online poll at www.vypeok.com.

Also make sure you follow us on Twitter @VYPEOK to get the most recent and up to date info from across the state.

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D e c e m b e r - Ja n ua ry 2 0 1 4 Bank SNB has teamed up to grant a $1,000 Scholarship to be presented in the June issue of VYPE. Here is how it will work: • Each month, VYPE will take nominations for an Athlete of the Month and a boy or girl will be elected the Bank SNB Athlete of the Month. This will be a chance for boys and girls of all sports to be recognized for their performances.

• Nominees can be mailed to Oklahoma@VYPE. com. Give the nominee’s name, school, sport and reasons you believe the athlete should be awarded the scholarship.

• The nominees will need to be seniors this season but keep in mind that their accomplishments as juniors will be taken into consideration as well.

• Each monthly recipient will be a candidate for the scholarship that will be awarded in June.

• All sports will be eligible to have a nomination.

• The male and female athletes who are chosen each month will have a pictured bio, highlighting their accomplishments, placed on this page.

Nominees will be profiled in VYPE magazine, but it is not necessary to be profiled in order to win the scholarship.

Reid Green Stillwater High School Stillwater Lady Pioneers basketball and golf player Reid Green is the Bank SNB Athlete of the Month.

Elected by her teammates as a team captain who vocalizes a call to action, Green relishes opportunities to excel. In light of this Green plans to attend Southwestern University to play golf and pursue a degree in sports management. Ultimately, her dream is to return to high school as a coach. “I hope to coach, but anything in athletics where I get to work with high school girls would be a dream come true.” Green is an academic standout as well, sporting a GPA of 3.7, being senior class rep of STUCO and is co-president of SHS FCA. Green enjoys attending her youth group Stillwater K-life and spending time with her teammates and family in her spare time.

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Boosting Self-Esteem Healthy self esteem is a difficult characteristic to come by. Every individual needs to have self-esteem because it affects many aspects of one’s life. It allows one to live up to their potential throughout life. The following are tips to boost not only your self-esteem, but your child’s selfesteem as well.

How to boost your self-esteem

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1. Embrace your positive qualities.

Make a list of your skills, talents, abilities and anything else that makes you feel good about yourself.

Try writing out a list of compliments that others have given you as well; reminding yourself that you are important.

2. Remember that you are a desirable package rather than any one individual quality. See the attractive package that you are and write down your best qualities. Hang them on your mirror for a reminder of how great you are!

3. Do not let any one mistake define you. Think back to when you messed up, felt small, or unsure. Force yourself to identify five things that went well in spite of your “mistake.” We are not defined by any one circumstance, but rather by a collection of our experiences.

4. Understand that mistakes make you who you are. Remember the phrase, “When one door closes, another one opens.” When you have made a mistake and believe your life is over, typically, you have another opportunity to make things right.

5. Believe in yourself. Remember to make yourself a priority some of the time. Ask for what you want or get into a position to make it happen. Understand that you cannot make everyone happy. Understand that at times you must disappoint others for the sake of taking care of yourself.

How to boost your child’s self-esteem ! to 1. Be a positive role model. This is an important! factor

imply when caring for children. If you are hard on yourself or pessimistic about your own abilities, your child might eventually copy you. Stay positive and nurture your own abilities and they will have a wonderful role model.

2. Identify irrational beliefs. It is important to recognize your child’s irrational beliefs about themselves. Assisting children with more accurate perceptions, whether it be their abilities or attractiveness, help them be more realistic in analyzing themselves.

3. Give positive and realistic feedback. For example, your child might not be good at math. If they get a problem incorrect, reassure them in their academic ability. Tell them that some children have to work harder than others on certain subjects.

This does not mean they are not capable, it only means that they might need extra practice.

4. Cooperation over competition. Mentoring programs in which older children help younger children with academics or sports can boost self-esteem in both children. Activities that support cooperation instead of competition are benefiting towards self-esteem. Not only does it benefit the child who might be struggling with reading, it also boosts the abilities in the child who is teaching.

5. Create a safe environment. Be sure that your home is as safe and loving towards the child as possible. Children who are neglected and abused are at greater risk for low self-esteem.

They might start to believe that they have no control of their surroundings and develop a helpless feeling.

Sources:

Fox, M., Sokol, L. (2012, January 17). Think Confident, Be Confident: Six Ways to

Boost Your Self-Esteem. Psychology Today. Retrieved From

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-confident-beconfident/201001/six-ways-boost-your-self-esteem New, M. (2012, March). Developing Your Child’s Self-Esteem: How Parents Can Help.

Kid’s Health. Retrieved from http://www.kidshealth.org.

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of the burden of getting the ball up the floor.

Derek Reeves 6-1 G Sr. “I think we have a chance to be a Chris Windholz 6-4 F Sr. special group. We have great kids Eric Reeves 6-3 F. Jr. that want to be in the gym all the Roy Clements 5-9 G Sr. time,” coach Brimmer said. “I think Wyatt Woodrell 5-9 G Sr. it may take some time to really Girls Coach: get going though. We have several Kayla Allen (3rd year) players coming from football and 12-13 Record: 9-16 sometimes it takes time. The Tulsa Carley Stallard 5-6 G Jr. 7 Conference is a tough and physical Bailey Roe 5-2 G Jr. conference but we will be ready to Mallory Cowen 6-0 F So. play every night.”

Annie Fluman 5-3 G So. Girls Two returning starters will worry almost every coach Boys However when those two With senior guard and VYPE Top 100 selection Derek Reeves leading starters handle most of your the show the Tigers have their sights ball-handling duties in the backcourt like Carley Stallard set on a very successful 2012-13 (5-6) and Bailey Roe (5-2) do for campaign. Reeves returns after the Cleveland Lady Tigers, those averaging 21 points, six rebounds worries start to go away. Both and three assists per game. Derek’s younger brother, Eric (6-3), will also Stallard and Roe are juniors this year and are the backbone of be a key player for the Tigers this coach Allen’s offense. Sophomore year after averaging seven points forward Mallory Cowen (6and seven rebounds per game as a 0) gives the Lady Tigers a sophomore. Senior Chris Windholz commanding presence inside (6-4) will be another glass eater and is expected to improve on for the Tigers this season looking her averages of six rebounds to improve on his average of five and eight points per game points and five rebounds per game. that she posted as a freshman.

Senior guards Roy Clements (5Sophomore guard Annie Fluman 9) and Wyatt Woodrell (5-9) will (5-3) is also back after averaging orchestrate the offense for the two steals and four points per Tigers this year and carry the bulk

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“I expect to see a lot of growth with the team this season. While we are young and inexperienced on the varsity level we have solid guard play and our post players are really starting to come around,” coach Allen said. “We could possibly have a slow start to the season but with continued improvement we will set ourselves up for a solid run in the playoffs.”

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Helping the Pioneers circle the wagons this year will be senior forward Brett Budke (6-2) and senior guard Carson Teel (60). Working with Teel on the perimeter will be sophomore Jake Green (5-5). Meanwhile on the inside expect sophomore Jordan Brown (6-2) and senior

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Jared Dickey (6-2) to play big roles and have a chance to make big contributions this year.

“I’m really excited to continue this season and see what this team can accomplish,” Stillwater head coach Michael Davis said. “We have got some good players and they are developing well. It will be a challenge, but we are up to the task.”

A tough schedule lies before the Pioneers throughout the rest of the year. If they can continue to grow as a team and mature, the Pioneers will be making some noise come lat February.

Girls After building a dynasty at Frontier, Clay Stephens makes the jump to Class 6A this season to lay the foundation for another dynasty as the Lady Pioneers

Brett Budke head coach. A coach who loves to play an up-tempo style and use his defense to key his offense Stephens will turn to senior guard Becca Worthy (5-8) and sophomore guard Dylan Fix (5-3) to be the cornerstones of his system. Senior forward Logan Sala (5-10) will be the Lady Pioneers centerpiece inside

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If Stephens can institute his system quickly look for the Lady Pioneers to continue to get better as the year goes on and be an extremely tough out come playoff time.

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Stillwater High School’s power forward Adrienne Marie Blakey is Hideaway Pizza’s Character Counts Athlete of the Month. Blakey sports a 4.0 GPA but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Blakey is an active member in the Stillwater FFA chapter and FCCLA. She also volunteers for CSBC nursery Habitat for Humanity. An outspoken leader on the team, Blakey takes pride in pushing her team to be better. “I am definitely not the best basketball player on our team, but I push myself and my teammates to give 110% in everything we do.” Blakey is seeking academic and leadership scholarships in order to attend OSU’s Osteopathic Medicine School; where she hopes to be an anesthesiologist. Blakey, a self-proclaimed bookworm, loves competing in public speaking competitions and showing cattle in her spare time.

The Stillwater High School Pioneer’s very own Brett Budke has been chosen for Hideaway Pizza’s Character Counts Athlete of the Month. Proving to be a versatile player, Budke has proven over time that he can play both forward positions when needed. As he has matured, Budke has evolved into a tangible leader on and off the court.

Although he hasn’t narrowed it down to any particular place, Brett’s goal is to play basketball at the next level.

As far as his career aspirations, Brett’s goals are close to home. “[Eventually], I would love to follow in my dad’s footsteps and become a basketball coach.” When he isn’t working on his game, Brett enjoys spending time with his friends and volunteering at his his church, St. Francis.

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Perry Maroons Website: www.perry.k12.ok.us

GIRLS Ron Dwyer (1st year) 12-13 Record: 5-19 Outlook: The Lady Maroons suffered through some tough and painful losses last season but the future is looking bright for coach Dwyer’s squad with three returning starters. Senior guard Shauni Edwards (5-7) comes back to lead the team after averaging 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game last year. Also coming back this season to add senior leadership will be forward Rylee Bellmon (6-0) and center Chelsea Deterding (5-11). Both Bellmlon and Deterding averaged 3.7 rebounds per game last year and will both be asked to hit the glass hard again this year.

Junior Megan Drake (5-7) will also help out in the paint this year after averaging just over five points per game last year while Karlie Arnold will add some depth in the backcourt.

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BOYS Brandon Hight (5th year) 12-13 Record: 12-12 Outlook: Off a team that finished at exactly .500 last season the Maroons bring back just two starters in guard Jacob Albritton (5-10) and forward Chris Adams (6-4). Both players are juniors and both made key contributions last season with Albritton averaging 10.6 points per game and Adams averaging 6.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Fellow junior guards Joe Rupp (5-10), Logan Lewis (5-8) and Braden Sweet (5-10) should all also challenge for major playing time this year.

Another junior, forward Dylan Scherman (6-0), will be another key piece in the Perry frontcourt this year. Overall Perry will once again rely on its defense after giving up an average of just 46.5 points per game last year.

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Perkins-Tryon Demons Website: www.p-t.k12.ok.us GIRLS Jerry Burnett (22nd year) 12-13 Record: 28-1 Outlook: Head coach Jerry Burnett enters his 22nd year coaching at Perkins-Tryon and his 29th year in coaching.

The Lady Demons had an unforgettable run last year going 28-1, but the team has some unfinished business. Senior guard Jeri Adkism (5-5) averaged 5.7 points and 3.0 rebounds last year, while teammate Bailey Winsler (5-7, Jr.) went for 7.3 points and 4.2 rebounds. The pair will give opponents fits this season with an increased tempo and pressure in the backcourt.

Rylee Craycraft (5-6, Jr.) and Sienna Hughes (5-6, Sr.) are guards who can play down low and battle for rebounds. Also

look for Myneisha Shinault (5-6, Sr.) to play a major role for the Lady Demons as they look to grab a conference title and a trip to the state tournament.

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BOYS Norman Tippeconnie (4th year) 12-13 Record: 18-10 Outlook: “We are excited about the upcoming season. Our kids understand the kind of hard work and preparation it takes to compete against teams on our schedule,” coach Tippeconnie said. Despite losing their top two scorers to graduation the

Demons are excited to have Hayden McBride (5-10, Sr.) and Travis Cotton (6-2, Sr.) on the court this season. Both players can score and should keep the Demons in every game they play.

Matt Waitt (5-9, Sr.) is another guard capable of nailing shots from mid to three-point range.

Thunder Sharp (6-3, Jr.) and Talon Sharp (6-4, Jr.) will patrol the paint and gobble up those important rebounds. Playing in the 66 Conference isn’t easy, but if the Demons can control the boards and play solid defense, they will have a shot at winning every game they play.

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will be the team’s defensive anchor and a huge threat to score in transition. Senior point guard Cheyenne Hull (5-6), who possesses a high basketball IQ will be another key player on the Lady Cats roster. Rounding out the perimeter group for Po-Hi will be multi-sport star Leslie Wilson (5-7). The Lady Cats also feature an athletic scorer, defender and rebounder in junior forward Madison Peresko (5-10). If Peresko’s athleticism makes her the lightning in the Lady Cats frontcourt, then sophomore Kenzie Lyons (5-9) will be the thunder as she rips down rebounds in bunches.

“We have a great set of girls this year. We are looking for some positive output and a new brand of basketball,” Muralt said.

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Area Basketball Previews Blackwell Maroons GIRLS Wade Wright (12th year) 12-13 Record: 6-17 The Lady Maroons have struggled over the last several years but with a veteran group at the helm this year head coach Wade Wright hopes things go a bit differently this season. Senior point guard Tara Lucas (5-7) will be the maestro of the Blackwell offense this year and be counted upon to help get her teammates quality shots with her passing ability. Fellow senior guards Jennifer Arnold (5-6) and Faith Ashford (5-6) are hard-nosed scrappy players that aren’t afraid of the big shot. The Lady Maroon’s top scoring threat though is junior forward Ireya Calderon (5-9). Last season Calderon averaged 13 points per game but has the ability to go for 20 nearly every time she steps on the floor. Joining Calderon in the post will be senior Kristen Simunek (5-9).

“We have a good group of girls returning this year and are looking to improve as a team,” Coach Wright said.

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A team that grinded their way to a very solid 18-7 record last year, the Maroons have a good amount of depth and will attempt to use their speed and quickness to win games this year. Senior guard Trey Hubbard (5-11) is a dead-eye three-point shooter who also has the ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim who is expected to have a break-out season this year. Junior John Strahorn (5-10) didn’t see much playing time last season but is an athletic presence on the perimeter.

Running the show at the point guard spot will be junior Brady Burtner (5-10).

Burtner is a three-sport athlete but on the basketball floor he shines as a lockdown defender and a very creative passer. In the post the team will count on undersized forwards Matt Bennett (6-1) and Billy Moore (6-1) to be active on the glass and provide legitimate scoring threats.

“This is going to be a fun group to coach because we have lots of competition at every position. We should improve a great deal as the season goes along and the players mesh with the new system,” coach Valerius said.

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GIRLS Don Dodd (1st year) 12-13 Record: 25-2 Outlook: Just like Norman Dale, Don Dodd had been away from coaching for awhile but when the Cushing Lady Tigers job opened up Dodd just couldn’t say no. Dodd takes the reigns after a 25-2 season last year for the Lady Tigers but returns no starters making it a good news-bad news situation.

Sophomore guard Megan Stump (5-5) will guide the Lady Tigers this year and team with junior Brooke Hightower (5-8) in the backcourt. Meanwhile on the interior senior forward Erin Anberg (5-9) will give the team a much needed dose of senior leadership. Working with Anberg in the frontcourt will be junior center Hannah Burris (6-0) and freshman forward Karlie Jones (5-7).

Megan Stump 5-5 G So. Brooke Hightower 5-8 G Jr. Karlie Jones 5-7 F Fr. Erin Arnberg 5-9 F Sr. Hannah Burris 6-0 C Jr.

BOYS David Day (1st year) 12-13 Record: 14-7 Outlook: A senior laden team, the Tigers will count on a blue-collar attitude and a strong work ethic to reach their goals this season. At the guard spots athletic players like seniors Keegan Myers (6-1) and Jai Conley (5-11) will anchor the lineup.

Senior Anthony Adkisson (6-2) will also be a major part of the Cushing backcourt this season. In the paint the Tigers will turn to senior Drew Wilson (6-2) and junior Tyler Watkins (6-4) to do most of the heavy lifting.

The Tigers’ experience and maturity should also give them an edge as they adjust to first-year head coach David Day’s system.

“I am very excited about this year. We have a group of talented seniors with a strong work ethic,” Day said. “We also have a group of talented underclassmen that have the ability to push the upperclassmen in practice.”

Drew Wilson 6-2 F Sr. Keegan Myers 6-1 G Sr. Jai Conley 5-11 G Sr. Tyler Watkins 6-4 F Jr. Anthony Adkisson 6-2 G Sr.

Tonkawa Buccaneers

Website: www.tonkawa.k12.ok.us

GIRLS Joe Jacobs (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 24-5 Outlook: With a dynamic group of guards the Lady Bucs will rely on their pressure, trapping defense to keep opponents off balance and get easy baskets in transition.

Senior guards Logan Burgess (5-6) and Omega Reese (5-5) will lead that attack this season. Last year Burgess averaged eight points and five assists per game while Reese put up eight points and six assists per contest. Those point totals are expected to go up this season with both players stepping into more marquee roles due to the graduation of all-state center Taylor McAreavey. Sophomore guard Samantha Allen (5-6) is a slasher in the purest sense of the word and averaged six points and four rebounds last year. Other players such as junior Valerie Allen (5-7) and senior Rebecca Means (5-8) will be cracking the starting lineup for the first time this year and will need to find their bearings quickly to help the Lady Bucs make a third-straight trip to the state tournament.

Logan Burgess Omega Reese Samantha Allen Valerie Allen Rebecca Means Kira Looper Baylee Jacobs

5-6 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-9

G G G F F F F

Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

G C G G G G

Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So.

BOYS Scott Howell (1st year) 12-13 Record: 15-9 Outlook: A program with a good amount of tradition behind it the Bucs are looking to get back to the state tournament after being stopped short in each of the past two seasons. The Bucs will rely heavily on junior guard Chantay Sigwing who has the ability to go for 20 points on any given night. A pure shooter, Sigwing is also not bashful about taking a big shot in a clutch situation and has the killer mentality coaches love to see in shooters.

Inside the Bucs also have a huge weapon in senior center Ryan Fehring. Senior guards Ben Hook and Brekken Grein are also big threats to score from behind the arc. Other players that should play key roles this season are senior Marques DeLodge and sophomore Tucker Alexander.

Chantay Sigwing Ryan Fehring Ben Hook Brekken Grein Marques DeLodge Tucker Alexander

Morrison Wildcats

Website: : www.morrison.k12.ok.us

GIRLS Rowdy Cawlfield (1st year) 12-13 Record: 12-14 Outlook: Rowdy Cawlfield begins his first season at the helm of Morrison girl’s basketball. The Lady Wildcats return four starters off a 12-14 squad. Seniors Kalie Vernon, a 5-foot-5 guard and Tayler Williams, a 5-7 guard/forward will be asked to lead this young team. Vernon is joined by returning starters in junior guard Jacey Bales and sophomores Jamie Lovely and Shana Walls. Other players to watch include junior Kaci Cawlfield and sophomores Allie Hicks and Brittany Coleman.

“I’m excited about the season and our chances of making a run when the playoffs get here,” Cawlfield said.

Jacey Bales 5-6 Kalie Vernon 5-5 Jamie Lovely 5-5 Shana Walls 5-6 Tayler Williams 5-7 Kari Cawlfield 5-7 Allie Hicks 5-9 Brittany Coleman 5-5

G G G F G/F G/F F G

Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. Jr.

BOYS NO INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THE SCHOOL

Newkirk Tigers

Website: www.newkirk.k12.ok.us

GIRLS Dwight Winburn (19th year) 12-13 Record: 14-12 Outlook: Dwight Winburn spent 18 years at Newkirk and brought the team to the brink of a state title in 2005 finishing as the Class 3A runner-up. Now, Winburn is back in Newkirk with his defense-first style taking over a program that went 14-12 last season.

“I’m excited about being back in Newkirk.

We have great kids to work with here,” Winburn said.

Leading the way for Winburn this season after averaging 11 points and just over three rebounds per game last year will be senior guard Rian Watters (5-7). Super sophomore McKenna Pulley (5-11) is also back this season after putting together a very strong freshman season in which she averaged nine points and two steals per game. McKenna’s older sister Kyndal (5-10) will also be a major player for the Lady Tigers this year as will seniors Baylie Wilson (5-7) and Brooke Barden (5-8).

Rian Watters 5-7 G Sr. McKenna Pulley 5-11 G So. Baylie Wilson 5-7 F Sr. Brooke Barden 5-8 F Sr. Kyndal Pulley 5-10 C Jr. BOYS Jeremy Young (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 11-16 Outlook: Four returning starters have Tiger fans expecting their best year in recent

Marissa Goodman history. Senior guard Tanner Bergman (6-1) leads that group after averaging 12.3 points, 3.7 assists and 3.7 steals per game as a junior. Senior Dylan Vap will also be counted upon heavily after averaging 10.6 points, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals last year. Senior center Andrew Leaming (6-5) is an imposing, physical force in the paint while sophomore Trevor Johnson (6-3) will give the Tigers a different look in the frontcourt. Rounding out the Tigers starting rotation will be sophomore Hayden Bergman (6-2).

“I hope our athletes will play with confidence, play hard, play smart and play together. If we’re able to do that we will give ourselves a chance to compete,” coach Young said.

Frontier Mustangs Website: www.frontierok.com

GIRLS Bob Weckstein (1st year) 12-13 Record: 23-7 Outlook: The Frontier Lady Mustangs have been to the Class A state tournament in each of the past four years, even winning the gold ball in 2012, but this year may be a bit of an

Tanner Bergman 6-1 G Sr. Dylan Vap 5-9 G Sr. Hayden Bergman 6-2 F So. Andrew Leaming 6-5 C Sr. Trevor Johnson 6-3 F So.

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uphill climb with just one starter returning.

That starter however is senior forward and VYPE Top 100 selection Marissa Goodman. A prolific scorer and rugged rebounder Goodman averaged 22 points and 9.4 rebounds per game last season. Role players Alivia Molina, Michaelanne Nelson and Thristian Young are all also back but will need to step into much bigger roles this season if the Lady Mustangs are going to get back to the Big House. Freshmen Kriston Molina and Callie Young also figure to play a major role this season along with sophomore Shannon West.

Marissa Goodman Alivia Molina Michaelanne Nelson Thristian Young Kriston Molina Callie Young Shannon West

Sr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So.

BOYS Bob Weckstein (NA) 12-13 Record: 8-21 Outlook: A program full of tradition the Mustangs struggled last year with an extremely young and inexperienced lineup.

This year the Mustangs hope the lumps they took last year will pay off as the team brings back four starters. Junior point guard Talon Harris (5-5) will be the team leader after averaging 10.4 points a game last year.

Sophomore forward Jaysen Ratliff (5-10) is a big, physical presence in the post that has never met a rebound he didn’t want.

Also getting big minutes this year will be sophomores Tyler Armstrong (5-10) and Che Deer (5-11). Sophomores Jacob Roubedeaux (5-10), Triston Harris (5-9) and Roy Childs (5-10) will also play major roles this year for the Mustangs.

Talon Harris 5-5 G Jaysen Ratliff 5-10 F Tyler Armstrong 5-10 Che Deer 5-11 Jacob Roubedeaux 5-10 Triston Harris 5-9 Roy Childs 5-10

Chandler Lions

Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So.

Website: www.chandlerlions.com

GIRLS Susan Hamand (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 3-21 Outlook: The Lady Lions fell on hard times last year winning just three games all season but this year head coach Susan Hamand thinks that will change this year especially looking at how her players have worked in the offseason.

“This year’s team prepares like champions.

They are individually committed to our program and they share a common vision,” Hamand said. “It is very satisfying to work with a group of young ladies that take such

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great pride in everything they do. This team is not only determined to win, they expect to. With this team’s tenacity, look for this young group to make some noise.”

Freshmen post players Kennedy Gillette (59) and Neleigh Herring (5-11) will be two players expected to make big contributions this season. Junior guards Madison Kimble (5-4) and Jordan Patterson (5-2) will give nice balance to the Chandler offense along with lending some veteran experience.

Fellow juniors Bailey Wilson (5-10) and Taylor Fowble (5-7) will give the Lady Lions some good depth in the post while freshmen Connor Jarvis (5-6) and Baleigh Herring (5-8) will lend their talents to the perimeter game.

Kennedy Gillette 5-9 Neleigh Herring 5-11 Madison Kimble 5-4 Jordan Patterson 5-2 Bailey Wilson 5-10 Connor Jarvis 5-6 Baleigh Herring 5-8 Taylor Fowble 5-7

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Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr.

Rodney Lewis Hunter Hudson Levi Wilson Dakota Turk Mason Myers Michael Wilson

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Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So.

to work with.

Senior guard Natalie Jensen (5-5) leads the way for the Lady Bears this year after averaging 11.8 points a game last season.

Fellow guards Tori Stevens (5-4) and Jaidan Alley (5-7) also both got significant time last year averaging five and 4.1 points per game respectively. Hannah Burkett (5-6) is another key player for the Lady Bears and can play both in the post or on the perimeter. Rounding out the Lady Bears top rotation is senior center Kerstie Day (5-9).

Natalie Jensen Tori Stevens Kerstie Day Hannah Burkett Jaidan Alley

5-5 5-4 5-9 5-6 5-7

G G C G/F G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

Nathan Brock Caylan Biddy Gideon Gardner Ryland Moore Alex Roughface Padon Moore Sam Stingley

6-3 6-4 6-1 6-5 6-1 6-1 6-0

PG F G F F G G

So. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

BOYS Kent Hixon (19th year) 12-13 Record: 9-15 Outlook: An aggressive style of play both on offense and defense is what fans can expect from the Lions according to head coach Kent Hixon.

“We will employ an in-your-face mentality and dictate the tempo of the game. We will make it ugly and wear our opponents down,” Hixon said.

Senior guards Rodney Lewis (5-11) and Hunter Hudson (5-10) will headline the Chandler backcourt. Senior Levi Wilson (6-1) will also spend some time on the perimeter but will also work on the inside with fellow senior Dakota Turk (6-4).

Sophomore guards Mason Myers and Michael Wilson are also expected to play big minutes this season.

BOYS David Page (10th year) 12-13 Record: 23-4 Outlook: Leaning on head coach David Page’s patented 1-2-2 matchup zone the Black Bears will look to use their length, depth and athleticism to power past opponents this year. Sophomore point guard Nathan Brock (6-3) averaged 14 points, 4.4 assists and 3.5 rebounds last year and is the team’s catalyst on both ends of the floor.

Fellow sophomore Gideon Gardner (6-1) averaged just over six points a game last year and is another key piece of Pawnee’s youthful talent. Also seing time at guard spots this year will be senior Padon Moore (6-1) and junior move-in Sam Stingley (6-0). In the frontcourt, sophomore Caylan Biddy (6-4) is also new to the program after moving in from Mangum where he averaged 15 points and 9.6 rebounds per game last year. Also working in the paint this year will be senior forward Ryland Moore (6-5) and junior Alex Roughface (6-1).

“We are a very deep, long, athletic team and we should be in the top five teams in the state,” coach Page said. “I think we have a chance at a state championship.”

Pawnee Black Bears

Glencoe Panthers

5-11 5-10 6-1 6-4 6-1 5-10

Website: www.pawneeschools.com

GIRLS Chad Tsotigh (1st year) 12-13 Record: 18-7 Outlook: Back in 2009 the Lady Bears raised the Class 2A gold ball, since then Pawnee has put together several impressive seasons but hasn’t been able to reach the top of the 2A mountain. Fans of the Lady Bears hope to see that change this year as Chad Tsotigh takes over the head coaching duties with a talented and experienced group of players

Website: www.glencoe.k12.ok.us

GIRLS Stephen Castlebury (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 13-15 Outlook: The Lady Panthers are a team on the rise and expect to be very competitive in Class A this year according to coach Castlebury. As a young team, expect sophomore guard Kelsey Castlebury (5-6) and freshman forward Chelsea Lazenby (5-8) to lead the way. Castlebury averaged 15 points per game last year while Lazenby

Lakeesha LeFlore returns to action after knee surgery kept her from the softball field in the fall for Barnsdall. LeFlore is a 5-foot-6 senior forward that averaged 6.8 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game last year. Five other players on the roster have experience for Barnsdall, Ciara McCabe is a 5-foot-7 forward, Alyssa Babb (5-4) plays guard, Courtney Swift (5-7) at center, Kori Hatfield (5-1) guard, Makaylan McCabe (5-8) center, and new to the Barnsdall roster this year is move in Skyler Graham, a 5-foot-8 forward. “We’re not big, but we are quick” said Gilbert.

Loaded with experience, coach Gilbert says he definitely will not have the same five starters each night. Gilbert looks to run an eight player rotation and says that might be one player too many. “It’s kind of hard to run an eight player rotation and get enough things done that you want.” Gilbert knows a seven player rotation would be ideal but is excited to have this many capable players.

Brandi Gay 5-3 Lakeesha LeFlore 5-6 Ciara McCabe 5-7 Alyssa Babb 5-4 Courtney Swift 5-7 Kori Hatfield 5-1 Makaylan McCabe 5-8 Skyler Graham 5-8

Ty Lazenby averaged 24 points per game at the junior high level. Senior guard Jessica Hutchinson (5-6) averaged 12 points per game in the 2012-2013 season and gives the Lady Panthers another double-digit scorer. Junior forward Carlie Roe (5-7) and sophomore guard Megan Krehbiel (5-6) will also be counted on for big minutes this season.

Kelsey Castlebury 5-6 Jessica Hutchinson 5-6 Chelsea Lazenby 5-8 Carlie Roe 5-7 Megan Krehbiel 5-6

G G F F G

So. Sr. Fr. Jr. So.

BOYS John Lazenby (7th year) 12-13 Record: 31-1 Outlook: Last season Glencoe claimed the gold ball and with three starters back this season the Panthers are looking for even more hardware. The Panthers are led by point guard, and VYPE Top 100 selection Ty Lazenby (6-5), who averaged 22 points and seven rebounds per game as a sophomore last year. Ty’s brother Jake (6-0) is also a star for the Panthers at shooting guard where he averaged 16 points and three rebounds per game. Small forward Hunter

Hall (6-4) also averaged double figures last season with 12 points and six rebounds per game. Mixing it up under the basket will be power forward Andrew Kuhn (6-0) while Sean Smith (5-8) will give the team some depth on the perimeter.

Ty Lazenby Jake Lazenby Hunter Hall Andrew Kuhn Sean Smith

6-5 6-0 6-4 6-0 5-8

PG SG SF PF G

Barnsdall Panthers

Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr.

GIRLS Joe Gilbert 12-13 Record: N/A Outlook: Joe Gilbert has been coaching in Barnsdall for 58 years and the excitement level is always high for Coach Gilbert. “I’m always excited” says Gilbert, “the first game every year excites me a lot.” The Lady Panthers have several returners with experience, four of those were starters last year. Brandi Gay is a 5-foot-3 senior guard averaging 7.2 points per game and 2.6 rebounds per game a year ago.

G F F G C G C F

Sr. Sr.

Cody Klutts 5-11 F Hunter Hansen 6-3 C Tyler Swift Joe Gott 5-6 G Tyler Wilson 5-10 F

Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

BOYS Jake Christenson (1st year) 12-13 Record: N/A Outlook: Jake Christenson heads to Barnsdall as the new head coach of the Panther boys, a team his dad Dale led to a 7-17 record last year. Christenson was the head coach at Shidler last year. “You know the Panthers the last couple of years have been coached by my dad so those guys have got a pretty good background fundamentally and a lot of the things we are doing this year, they have kind of got the experience already so that makes it kind of nice for me coming in” says coach Christenson. Barnsdall returns Cody Klutts for his senior year. Klutts (5-11) is a power forward. The other senior on the roster is center Hunter Hansen is 6-foot-3 and will be a starter for the Panthers this year. Tyler Swift also returns with experience for his junior season. Joe Gott (5-6) is expected to get playing time as a sophomore guard, and Tyler Wilson joins the varsity as a freshman and goes 5-10 at the forward position. “Look for us to run and really get up and down the floor” says Christenson, “we will play a much faster game than in years past. Hopefully we can build a system and style. We have good hard working kids that will surprise some people”.

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Chastyn Spruill Chandler High School

How long have you been involved in FCA? I joined FCA my freshman year.

Who influenced you to join?

When I was a freshman I had two seniors that I looked up to who influenced me in joining.

Candace Caldwell and Andrea Gimondo were great team members and role models.

How has FCA made an impact in your life on the field and off the field?

As a captain of my softball team we say a prayer before every game for the safety of both teams and to keep our head up no matter the outcome.

How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete?

You can do anything through Christ. God blessed me with my talent to play softball and has helped me reach my goal of playing college at a D1 School. Go WSU Shockers.

How have you used your beliefs or association with FCA to help others or spread the word?

Each member of my team participates in our team prayer by choice. I started this tradition to help show other teammates who they can turn to when all else fails.

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

-Philippians 4:13. It’s my favorite because a big part of the game is to be mentally tough. I pray for strength before each game to help lead my team and be a good role model.

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