VYPE OKC Area December 2012

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Blanchard Claims 3A Championship

OCS Wins First Title in School History

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Blanchard Claims 3A Championship

Carl Albert Does the Unthinkable and Rallies from a 1-5 Start to Take 5A

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Pregame A letter from Mark Rodgers

22 | OCS Saints Claim 2A OCS used an Austin Brooks-led passing attack to surprise everyone in Class 2A. Not just a basketball school, the Saints came marching in and claimed the title on the gridiron for the first time.

26 | Sections From Edmond, to Norman, to Moore, and on to Mid-Del, our OKC area sections are growing and we can't express the importance of the clients who allow us to continue to impriove them.

34 | All-VYPE-Fall Edition Who made this year’s All-VYPE teams for football, softball, volleyball and cross-country? Several household names make the list for football, but what surprises are in store for area players who stood out this season.

38 | VYPE Top 100

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Strong Side" Driven by the prediction of the possible end of the world with the Mayan calendar, area high school football teams from MWC Carl Albert, Clinton, Blanchard, and Oklahoma Christian School overcame all obstacles and captured the coveted gold ball. The Titans and Red Tornadoes returned to the top of their class while the Lions won for the first time in four decades and the Saints went marching into the throne room to win the school's first football championship. And for the first time since 1995, Norman North took down east side giants to advance to the Class 6A championship before losing to the Jenks Trojans.

The month of December traditionally brings cold weather and the excitement of presents under the tree and this month's issue returns another tradition with the selection of the 2012 ALL-VYPE teams for fall sports including fast-pitch softball, cross country, and volleyball in addition to football as we spotlight the talents and efforts of the best players of the fall sports seasons.

Follow us on Twitter @VYPEOK and friend us on Facebook.

And just to prove that no one knows the time of the world's end...VYPE magazine is looking forward to 2013 with more exciting things on the horizon. We'll see you at the game!

-Mark Rodgers

Basketball season is well underway and just like football, we’ve named the Top 100 basketball players in Oklahoma. Take a look at the boys and girls that made the list from the Oklahoma City and surrounding areas as these players compete for the title of Mr. and Miss Basketball Oklahoma.

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46 | Mr. Football’s Ten Finalists The list was narrowed down from 100 to 50 then from 50 to the 10 finalists.

VYPE gives you a closer look at the ten players from the 2012 season wowed the crowds and impressed the writers and voters this season.

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January's issue has a surprise for the readers of VYPE in addition to our annual Elite 8 feature.

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Carl Albert #1 I know you guys were at the 5A championship game when Carl Albert beat the pants off East Central. Are you going to run a special feature on the best football team in the state? Or maybe a special book on the Titans. I know the parents would love it.

C’mon man hook us up! #1 Titan Fan, Titan Country USA

Basketball Preview I know a lot of work goes into the basketball preview. I can tell. Having worked in the print industry myself I can tell you that what you guys do is unprecedented. Thank you for your hard work and I wish you nothing but success in the future.

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Editor’s Note: Thanks for the email Titan Fan. We’re running a recap of all the state championships accompanied with some great photos. As for a book or magazine covering nothing but Carl Albert…I’m not sure if the rest of Oklahoma will let me get away with that one. Good thought though.

VYPE & School Newspapers How do I submit a story for your magazine that our school paper wrote? Our school paper does a great job of covering all of our sports and I think they could contribute to your

magazine. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Mr. Ramey Oklahoma City, OK

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the email Mr. Ramey. We’re always looking for capable writers and photographers from schools to contribute. Have them send me an email at brad.heath@vype.com and I’ll be more than happy to get them involved.

Schwab’s Top Dog What’s up VYPE? I nominated my son from Choctaw in October for the Top Dog of the Month award and I was wondering how I can find out if he’s going to get it? I know you probably get a lot of these, but he works hard and deserves some recognition.

Thanks.

Jerry M. Choctaw, OK

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the email Jerry. As you can imagine we get a ton of nominations from email entries as well as entries from our media days. We’ll take a close look and see what we can do, but the Top Dog Award has become a big deal and we get a ton of nominees.

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Life of an oklahoma athlete. What's your Fate?

By Jeff Hargrave

Football is king in Oklahoma. I began playing in the 3rd grade and continued until my high school graduation. Player safety is one aspect that has changed since I played. Football is a brutal sport that takes a toll on all who put on the pads.

Fortunately, safety has become a priority and is the driving force behind new rule changes at every level of competition.

Helmets are being redesigned to help prevent concussions. Referees call more penalties for unnecessary roughness. But one risk, the most dangerous of all, gets ignored until now: alcohol and drug use.

Fighting Addiction Through Education’s (F.A.T.E.) new program, Oklahoma Life of an Athlete (OKLOA), aims to educate Oklahoma’s middle school and high school administrators, coaches, student athletes and parents about the dangers of drug and alcohol use and specifically their effects on athletic training.

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Did you know one night of getting wasted can result in you losing up to 14 days of training?

F.A.T.E. was formed by the Whitten Newman Foundation after the death of Brandon Whitten, a star football player at Westmoore High School and Southwest Oklahoma State University. Like many Oklahoma athletes, Brandon began using drugs and alcohol to cope with the pounding his body was taking on the football field. Shockingly, Brandon was introduced to valium and alcohol in the locker room. Unfortunately, Brandon became addicted and it ultimately cost him his life.

As a friend and teammate of Brandon’s, I’ll never forget when he made the statement, “No one ever warned me I could become an addict.” That’s why we’re compelled to introduce Oklahoma to F.A.T.E and its free OKLOA program. OKLOA includes dynamic, interactive online training and

live presentations often with professional Oklahoma athletes.

Did you know, athletes who drink regularly are twice as likely to be injured (54% injury rate) as non-drinkers (24%).

Brandon’s statement illustrates our No. 1 problem in Oklahoma, not only in locker rooms, but also in every school, business and home. Alcohol and drugs contribute to 85% of homicides, 80% of people imprisoned, 75% of divorces, 65% of suicides, 65% of child abuse cases and 55% of domestic assaults. As a state, we need to decide right now, what’s our FATE?

To learn more and request an OKLOA presentation, visit FATE.org, OKLOA.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

You can also contact us at (405) 600-1926.

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Edmond Section

Mission Accomplished

OCS Takes the Title in the ultra-competitive Class 2A

By Lynn Jacobsen

Prior to Saturday, Dec. 8, Oklahoma Christian School was known exclusively as a basketball school.

And why not? The Saints pocketed

Connor Sikes

five state championships from 2002- OCS found a higher calling so 07, including four in a row with Blake to speak when teammate Luke Frankfurt was taken to a local and Taylor Griffin. hospital after suffering a shoulder Derek Turner’s football team crashed injury. the exclusive party, upsetting heavily“He did not want to leave the game,” favored Davis 44-41 to capture the Turner said of his sophomore Class 2A football championship at running back. “I knew if we didn’t cut his jersey off him, he would try to go Boone Pickens back in the game. He’s an amazing Stadium in competitor. After the game, the team Stillwater. went to the hospital. I’m sure the “I can understand hospital was rather upset but we that,” Turner said took the trophy into him. It was a lot of Davis being the of fun.” overwhelming favorite. “They’re Junior tailback Cameron James replaced Frankfurt, rushing for over just such a 75 yards in a just over a quarter. powerhouse.

“Whenever you think of OCS, Blake is the first one that comes to mind, and his brother Taylor of course. Then there was Chianti Roberts back in the day and the late Wilson Holloway. There was some great kids that came through here but it was a predominantly basketball school.”

But in the end,

“We prepared our kids all week that Davis was so tough they would keep coming back,” Turner said. “If all you are going to do is trade touchdowns, you better be ahead at the end.”

Turner said all week his players had an aura of confidence.

“We played some big games during the year and they knew they had the ability to fight through some things.

This season we played from behind, we played from ahead, we’ve been in about every circumstance you can think of this year.

“The coaches were kind of bouncing off the wall and there were a couple of times they (kids) told us to calm down.”

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Turner also praised the community for its role.

“The parents organized a tailgate party that had to be moved three times,” Turner said. “They set it up in the parking lot outside the stadium and realized there was a game before our game. They moved it to another lot but OSU was playing a basketball game and needed that lot for parking.

There were 600-700 people at the tailgate party.”

Turner said the team’s tough nondistrict schedule, which included Metro Christian and Tonkawa, helped prepare his team for the playoffs.

“Metro was in the top eight in 3A and we ended up playing Tonkawa again in the playoffs,” Turner said. “Our only loss was to Jones, which finished in the top four in 3A. We played nine home games, counting three playoff games.”

Austin Brooks The Saints will have to replace some key personnel, beginning with 6-foot-5 quarterback

Austin Brooks, 6-3 wide receiver Blake Barnes, 6-3 right tackle Christian Aduddell, 6-6 right tackle Jason Goff.

Senior Cole Hatchel has been an inspiration to his teammates for years after battling back from cancer.

But there is plenty of talent to build around in Frankfurt and James. Quarterback/wide receiver Will McKinnis returns as does juniors Evan Lashar and Jared Goff and sophomore Connor Sikes.

“We are evenly balanced in every class,” Turner said. “We have 1213 kids from each class.”

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Edmond Memorial Bulldogs Boys Coach: Photo

by Michael Mayberry Shane Cowherd (7th season) 11-12 Record: 26-2 Boys The Bulldogs are coming off back-to-back state championship appearances, winning the title in 2011 and finishing runner-up last season to Union. Seventhyear head coach Shane Cowherd will look to a pair of Division I standouts and VYPE Top 100 players in Jordan Woodard and Shaquille Morris for leadership and offense this season. Woodard, a 6-0 point guard, will sign with Oklahoma while Morris, a 6-8 post player, has selected Wichita State. The pair come in averaging 13.6 and 13.7 points, respectively.

Jordan Woodard

Morris is a nice presence in the low post at 6-foot-8. He averaged 7.3 rebounds last season. Tyler Holcomb, a 6-5 senior forward, averaged 13.4 points and 8.1 rebounds as a junior. Aaron Young is another senior Cowherd will tab for playing time this year. The 5-10 guard scored 5.1 points a game last season.

“After playing in the last two state title games we expect to be in the hunt again this year,” Cowherd says. “We lost four senior starters off last year’s squad, but we did gain two important move-ins with Shaquille and Tyler. Add that to our young talent who are anxious to make their own legacy and things look to be on track for another strong year.

Girls Last year’s state runner-up finish only fueled the competitive fire for the Lady Bulldogs and second-year head coach Dandy Peeler. Edmond Memorial has some rebuilding to do after heavy graduation losses.

Sophomores Jenny Roy and Andrea Decker are the lone returning starters from last year.

Roy nearly registered a doubledouble for the season with 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds form her guard position. Decker, a 5-foot-10 forward, is coming off a freshman year in which she averaged 4.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. Look for senior guard Kaleigh Troxell, junior combo player Jessica Foster and sophomore guard Kasey Decker to have expanded roles this season.

“We’re a hard-working team that lost in the championship game by three points,” says coach Peeler. “We are hungry for another state run. Look out for our young, talented players.”

Girls Coach: Dandy Peeler (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 22-6 Roster:

10-Paige Hinahon 5-5 G 11-Paige Serup 5-6 G 12-Jermanee Davison 5-5 G 14-Jessica Foster 5-9 F 15-Chelsea Kress 5-7 F 20-Jessica Foster 5-8 F 21-Andee Decker 5-10 F 22-Kasey Decker 5-7 G 24-Kalie Hickman 5-10 F 30-Jenny Roy 5-11 G 32-Kaleigh Troxel 5-8 G 33-Victoria Cotton 5-8 G 34-Jazmene Roberts 5-10 F 35-Rachael Campo 5-8 G 40-Jakara Ray 5-11 F

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Edmond North huskies the team’s returning top scorer from a year.

The 6-foot guard averaged 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. Joining him in the backcourt is returnee Tyler Sanders, who averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

The frontcourt includes David Montgomery and Austin Usery at the forward positions.

Montgomery averaged 7.0 points and 8.0 rebounds while Usery brings a 5.0 scoring and 4.0 rebound clip to the mix. Goss got a key move-in in former VYPE Top 100 guard Carlbe Ervin, who averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists at Carl Albert a year ago.

Boys Coach: Photo by Michael Mayberry Steven Goss: (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-19 Roster:

Ed Baker 6-0 Carlbe Ervin 6-3 Ryan Hnter 6-1 David Montgomery 6-4 Tyler Sanders 6-1 Cole Schwab 6-3 Wil Van Beckham 6-0 Austin Usery 6-4 Michael Farmer 6-3 Mark Piatt 6-3 Rifqi Shahab 5-11 Ruzki Shahab 5-10 TJ Deloney 5-10 Daeton Page 6-5 Tyson Reeder 5-9

G G G F G F G F G F G G G F G

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

Boys First-year Huskies coach Steven Goss expects dramatic improvement from a year ago. Goss becomes the fourth head coach in as many years at Edmond North but insists that should not slow down the team’s progression. Edmond North returns four starters, all seniors, who are primed to lead the Huskies program back. Ed Baker is

“This is a team that without doubt is going to be one of the most improved teams in Class 6A,” Goss says.

“The biggest difficulties this team has to overcome is once again adjusting to a new system and building defensive integrity.

This is a team that is led by eight seniors, but should develop enough depth to go 10-12

Carlbe Ervin

Girls Coach: Karli Free (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 22-6 Roster:

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players deep on any given night.”

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Huskies have a pair of top players to build around this season in seniors Courtney Dike and Kaitlyn Peterson. Dike, also a standout soccer player, averaged more than eight points and three rebounds at the guard spot while Peterson brings back a 10.8 scoring clip at forward where she was the only junior on the Metro Conference first team.

Point guard Jhordyn Patton returns to run the offense. Look for Patton to push the pace as the Lady Huskies look to take advantage of its speed.

“We have the potential to make a run at the state tournament as long as we stay healthy, considering we have one of the best athletes in the state in Courtney Dike and allconference forward Kaitlyn Peterson,” says second-year head coach Karlie Free.

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Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Girls Coach: Paul Bass (18th year) 11-12 Record: 28-0

Boys Coach: Lenny Hatchett (1st year) 11-12 Record: 20-7 Photo by Michael Mayberry

Curran Scott Kade Jacobs Dashon Bell Caleb House Justice Hanson Daron Mims DaQuan Jeffreys Jaylon Johnson

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Boys The Wolves have been in the state tournament in each of the last five seasons, reaching the state semifinals last year before losing to eventual state champion Union. Senior Kade Jacobs is the lone returning starter off last season’s 20-win squad. The guard/forward combo player averaged 4.9 points per game.

Senior guards Dashon Bell and Caleb House will see increased roles this season. Sophomore Curran Scott also should log lots of playing time in the backcourt.

Forward Wolves quarterback Justin Hanson will join the team after the football playoffs, lending his 6-foot-4 frame to the team’s frontcourt presence. Other players who will contribute include junior point guard Jaylon Johnson and sophomores Daron Mims and DaQuan Jeffreys.

“We are a defensive-minded team,” Hatchett says. “We will be able to compete and expect fast-tempo basketball. We will rely on several underclassmen to contribute and handle important roles in our program. Expectations remain high from our coaching staff and we expect to continue the tradition of winning championships.”

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Roster:

Cameerah Graves 5-8 Tamara Lee 5-8 Mariah Williams 5-7

So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Curran Scott Girls The defending Class 6A state champions lost the state’s top senior in Courtney Walker, who is now at Texas A&M. The Lady

PG G G

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Wolves lose more than just Walker’s 17.8 scoring average, she was a top defender and leader as well. VYPE Top 100 point guard Cameerah Graves averaged 7.0 points and 2.3 assists last season.

She may be called upon for even more scoring this year. Tamara Lee is considered one of the young players to watch. The 5-foot-8 junior scored 9.5 points a game last year. Mariah Williams will also see a lot of playing time in the backcourt. She scored 3.0 points a game her sophomore season.

“We have several young players that are very good,” coach Paul Bass says. “Tamara is one of the best guards in 6A. We will surprise a lot of teams this year. I have no doubt we will be back in the state tournament.”

Cameerah Graves Tamara Lee

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Deer Creek Antlers Boys Coach: Matt Bailey (4th year) 11-12 Record: 20-8 Girls Coach: Totsy Manning (5th year) 11-12 Record: 23-6 Roster:

Ashley Gibson Alexa Adair Whitney Jones Bayli Blanchard Dakota Vann

5-8 5-6 5-10 5-10 5-9

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Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So.

Boys Seniors Joel Blumenthal and Kevin Caudill are the only holdovers from a squad that fell just short of the state tournament. Blumenthal, 6-foot1 guard, is the top returning scorer at 8.4 points per game.

Caudill, a 6-3 VYPE Top 100

guard, averaged 6.8 points and 2.2 rebounds. The Antlers will be tested early with the McGuinness Festival and their own Bruce Gray Tournament in late January.

Both should help settle Deer Creek for a potential playoff run.

“We return only two players from last year’s 20-8 team,” Bailey says. “ We will be an uptempo team on both offense and defense. We have a lot of young guys that will be stepping into important roles this season, so we will be relying heavily on our senior leadership from Joel and Kevin.”

Girls With four starters back and several players who gained varsity experience a year ago, the Lady Antlers are setting their sights on a trip to the Class

5A state tournament. Ashley Gibson is one of two senior returning starters. The 5-foot-8 combo player averaged 12 points and four rebounds last season.

Joining her is classmate Alexa Adair, a 5-6 guard, who scored seven points. Juniors Whitney Jones and Bayli Blanchard return after averaging eight and six points respectively. Sophomore Dakota Vann also is back after averaging seven points and five rebounds.

“We have four returning starters from a squad that finished 23-6,” says coach Manning. “Our team has placed high expectations for itself this season. With good leadership and a deep bench this team plans to go far into the playoffs in 2012-13.”

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Colossal

Comeback

After a 1-5 start some teams might have questioned if they had it in them to make a championship playoff run. Not Carl Albert.

By Lynn Jacobsen

The Titans rattled off eight consecutive victories en route to the school’s 11th football title and ninth for head coach Gary Rose.

“Once we moved Steven (Thompson) and Dillon (Lohr) to defense that really shored things up,” said Rose. “Gavin LaValley also got healthy. He was our punter and center. He ran 65 yards off a bad snap in a punt against Claremore in the second round of the playoffs.”

Rose said if the team needed something to play for it came in assistant coach Mike Corley’s battle with cancer.

“Mike fought through seven weeks of chemotherapy and radiation and battled cancer and came out cancer-free on Nov. 3,” Rose said. “They found a tumor in his neck last spring.

It was golf ball size and malignant. He started chemo over the summer and his last treatment was the week football started. He looked like a cancer patient. He was thin, his eyes were sunken. He came to work and would work as much as he could. All the while, our kids are watching him. Every day after practice, we said a Bible scripture and prayed for him.

That is an intricate part of this season.

“That was a learning moment for our kids. They saw how he fought and battled. Sometimes it doesn’t work out. Thankfully, Mike is cancer free.”

After the 1-5 start, Rose said the team never panicked, a characteristic of a blue-collar work mentality.

“That’s a compliment,” Rose said of calling his team blue collar. “We will fight until the last whistle blows. We knew after the Guthrie game we had four games we thought we could win. The biggest challenge for us was to get better in those four games. We faced Del City in the opening round.

They embarrassed us in a preseason scrimmage.”

Steven Thompson

Thompson, also the team’s quarterback, rushed for 1,926 yards and 36 touchdowns this season. The junior signal caller rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns in the 24-8 win over East Central in the 5A championship game. He also had two interceptions in that game.

“Our running game was by committee,” Rose said. “We were rotating three guys who started on defense. Finally, we committed to one guy, Garrett Asher. We wanted to commit to the guy who would hurt us the least by moving him off defense. Steven was our back-up quarterback coming into the season.”

The Titans defense recorded 39 sacks on the season, including eight of Cardinals quarterback Trevon Cherry in the title game.

“We knew we couldn’t let Cherry throw the ball to their playmakers Stanvon Taylor or Trey Youngblood,” said Rose.

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“Taylor is phenomenal and Youngblood is as good or better.

We called 33 zone blitzes. That was the difference in the game.”

If not for a gutsy call in the Del City victory, Carl Albert might not be celebrating another championship.

“It was fourth and 11 and I called a fake punt,” Rose said. “We picked up the first down and scored our first touchdown.”

Rose doesn’t like to compare teams.

“We didn’t have even close to some of the talent we had on those great teams,” Rose said. “That’s what makes this year’s title so special. We have great kids, great character kids.

In the past, we always had what we called cats. When we started the year, we didn’t have one kid like that. Steven is a cat, Bryan Williams became one as the season progressed.

But the strength of our team was our defensive line, our offensive line and our kicking game.

“The thrill of my first one with my son in ’97, is the biggest

thrill of all. This one is by far the most remarkable, biggest turnaround in a sense of where we came from, our record, where we were as a team and how the kids didn’t give up.

That’s what I like best about this team.”

After facing a huge rebuilding effort this year, next season looks promising with 10 starters back for 13 positions, including several who will play both ways. Thompson, Lohr, Chance Woodberry, Gavin LaValley and Robert Lolofie all could see double duty next season.

Putnam City RivalrY

Putnam City

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2013 is gearing up for a fantastic season as all three putnam city schools are loaded and ready for a war. The rivalry has never been more intense.

By Lynn Jacobsen When it comes to rivalries, it’s as heated as it gets whenever the three Putnam City schools get together.

Whether you’re a fan of the Pirates (Putnam City), Panthers (PC North) or Patriots (PC West), the atmosphere is always electric when those teams meet on the court.

While the athletes and coaches may have mutual respect, it’s all about bragging rights for the fans.

And it doesn’t get any more serious than when these three teams meet twice each in the regular season, tournament or postseason.

“It’s a nasty rivalry in that it is very, very loud,” said North coach Rick Harris. “It’s off the charts in terms of how loud it is. It’s just very, very intense and very physical. In our game against West just the other day, there wasn’t a lot of offense being run. It was survival, get the ball down the court the best you can.

The defenses were pretty amped up. There’s not a lot of mutual admiration, but there is a lot of mutual respect between the teams.”

A.D. Burtschi agrees.

“The kids are friends first,” said Burtschi, the veteran coach of the group at 29 years as the Pirates head coach. “But when the ball goes up, they become fierce rivals. It’s a form of high school bedlam. It’s not just basketball, it happens in all sports. And yes, bragging rights are involved.

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five state titles (2002, ’06, ’07, ’09, ’10).

“We’re trying to change the culture around here (at West). Putnam City has been one of the most dominant teams in the state in the last 10 years. PC West is up and coming and PC North has been sort of middle of the road. Right now, Putnam City is the team to be beat. When you say Putnam City Schools, it’s Putnam City first. They are always going to be a rival. If you beat them, you are a team to watch.”

Harris summed up the unique environment.

“At the end of the day, kids love competing in that atmosphere,” said the PC North coach. “They admire their opponent because it is so competitive. None of our three schools likes to lose.

“When the kids show up, the gym is really loud. It’s always a packed house when these teams play each other.”

David Bush “It’s never nasty in that brawls happen. But if you’re talking knock you down to help you up again mentality, yes that’s probably common. But like when brothers get together, there’s an unspoken bond that we’re all part of the Putnam City family.”

Neither Harris, Burtschi nor PC West coach Lenny Bert have trouble getting their team psyched for their namesake rivals.

“That’s where the art of coaching comes in,” Harris said. “Sometimes it can be hard to do. In some respects you want to treat it like any other game.”

But bringing players back down to earth can be a little challenging.

“Looking back on some of our games with Putnam City or West, they’ve affected us for a week,” Harris added. “You try to keep them corralled up and understand we have a lot of games to play, not just the two each with the Putnam schools.”

Among those to watch in this year’s showdowns are David Bush and Ronnie Boyce of Putnam City, T.J. Jones and John Robert Simon from PC North and Omega Harris from PC West.

“The veteran players thrive on this type of game,” Bert said. “It’s very exciting for them because of the history and the crowds. It’s the inexperienced players who tend to get a little more amped up.”

Bert is in his third year as head coach of the Patriots.

It is his desire to get PC West to a level of continuity enjoyed by Burtschi and the Pirates, who have won

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Norman Section

Bulding the T'Wolves Foundation

Standley and staff credits seniors and leaders for "Buying in" to the philosophy of success at North

By Lynn Jacobsen

Who would have thought that two years into a new head coach that Norman North would be the West’s best hope of a Class 6A state championship?

Well, actually Wade Standley.

“Our motto was ‘All In,’” said the Timberwolves coach, who guided his team to a 12-2 season and a state runner-up finish in Class 6A. “From a coach’s standpoint, this is why we work. Honestly, if I had been told (in my interview) that we would be the title game two years in, I might have thought it would have been a pretty

tall order. But these kids believed.”

Norman North captured the school’s first-ever district title in football going undefeated in District 6A-3.

The Timberwolves dispatched Southmoore 21-6 in the first round of the playoffs then eliminated Broken Arrow 24-16. Norman North punched its first ticket to the 6A title game with an exciting 49-42 victory over Owasso. In the finals, the Timberwolves saw their dream of a championship end in a 55-20 loss to Jenks.

“From Day one, two years ago these young men went to work. They committed to that,” Standley said. “It was important to be able to finish third in district last year and get some playoff experience.”

Standley is no stranger to championship games, having coached on several as an assistant first to Bill Blankenship and then Kirk Fridrich at Union. In fact, Standley was the defensive coordinator in 2008 when Union defeated Jenks 34-20 to begin a string of four straight 6A titles.

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“I know that I’ve had a great opportunity to work with some great men,” said Standley. “Coach (Bill) Blankenship, coach Fred (Fridrich) among them. I was very fortunate to be a part of some good football programs. Over that time, you develop a system, we brought it here and it has worked well.”

Still, Standley admits it is this special group of seniors who determination carried the team this season.

“When we arrived, we told the kids we needed everyone to buy in,” Standley said. “Beau Proctor and Jaxon Uhles took on the role of making sure everyone did.”

Among those Standley singled out included:

Jordan Evans, linebacker/special team standout. Evans scored three touchdowns on special teams in the playoffs. The senior will sign with Oklahoma in February.

Channing Meyer, Justin Martin, Jaxon Uhles, Beau Proctor

Quarterback Peyton Gavras threw for more than 3,500 yards and 40 touchdowns.

former OU standout Bobby Proctor, proved to be the “heart and soul” of the defense, said Standley.

Tailback Bryan Payne had over a 1,000 yards rushing and receiving and another 300-plus yards in special teams.

With the foundation laid, Standley expects Norman North to become a regular playoff contender.

Wide receiver Jake Higginbotham had over 1,000 receiving yards and 10 TDs.

Uhles, a linebacker, led the Timberwolves in tackles with 156.

Proctor, an outside linebacker/ strong safety and grandson of

Defensive back D.J. Hicks led the Timberwolves secondary, routinely making big plays.

Juniors Payton Prince (tight end) and Tyler Sipe (tight end) will be asked to carry the torch to the next Timberwolves team. Both players are already popping up on players to watch lists for 2013.

“With success comes expectation,” Standley said matter of factly.

“We have raised the bar. We will continue to raise the bar.”

Timberwolves Road

By Mark Rodgers Norman North 30 Norman High 20 - The season began like a roller coaster ride in the Crosstown Clash. The Timberwolves and rival Norman High staged a seat-squirmer with the final outcome hanging in the balance until the clock expired.

Jordan Evans returned a kickoff 70 yards to set up Channing Meyer’s 19-yard scamper to give the Timberwolves the lead late

in the 4th quarter. Beau Proctor then picked off a pass and took it 60-yards to the house for the final margin of victory. The win ended the Tigers two-game winning streak in the series.

Norman North 41 Del City 14 Bryan Payne scored twice to put the Timberwolves up 14-0 before a lightning delay sent both teams to their locker rooms. The Eagles, who would go on to win the 5A-1 District Championship, tied the game at 14 after the delay only to see the Timberwolves rattle off 27 unanswered points to secure the win. Gavras threw for more than 200 yards and three touchdown passes.

Westmoore 29 Norman North 16 - The Jaguars were able to dominate the line of scrimmage in handing the Timberwolves their first and only loss. Norman North was bottled up from the line of scrimmage all night in what would prove to be a turning point for the season. North took a 9-0 lead before seeing the Jaguars exclusively light the scoreboard the rest of the way. Jaguars receiver Lexus Lee was the star of the game with two touchdown receptions.

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Norman North 66 Midwest City 27 - Jordan Evans made his debut in the WildWolf offense and Midwest City never seemed to have a chance. Radio play by play voice Chris Joseph named the formation that would change the course of the season. Evans scored three touchdowns on the ground including a 63-yard run to open the game. Peyton Gavras tossed three touchdown passes; two to Peyton Prince and one to Jake Higginbotham. Bryan Payne added a 20-yard touchdown run and a 60-yard punt return in the well-balanced rout. It was the most points allowed by a Midwest City team in history and marked the first Timberwolves win in the series since 2003.

Norman North 34 Yukon 28 - Quarterback Peyton Gavras threw for 266 yards along with touchdowns to Peyton Prince and Corbin Cleveland but it was once again Jordan Evans that stole the show. Evans returned his third kickoff for a score in 2012 and sealed the win with a 42-yard run out of the newfangled WildWolf attack.

The Millers recorded more than 400-yards in total offense against a Timberwolves de-

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fensive unit that was about to prove it was better than previously shown.

Norman North 56 US Grant 0 - Head coach Wade Standley was able to reward his roster with playing time in a conquest of the US Grant Generals. Jordan Pryor scored three touchdowns on the ground with Bryan Payne adding a pair. Peyton Gavras completed five of the six passes that he threw including two for touchdowns.

It was the first shutout for Norman North since blanking Del City in week 2 of the 2011 season.

Norman North 49 Edmond North 27 - The Huskies entered undefeated and left not only without a perfect record but scratching their heads at a hugely improved Norman North offense. Peyton Gavras threw 5 touchdown passes on the night. He hit his favorite target Jake Higginbotham five times for 187 yards and two scores. Beau Proctor made an

Tyler Sipe amazing 13 solo tackles and totaled 16 for the game. Freshman Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quan Hogan flashed his bright potential with a rushing touchdown. The win set Norman North up as the favorite to win its second district championship in school history.

Norman North 34 Putnam North 7 - Gavras continued carving up the opposition with another stellar performance.

The senior quarterback threw for 290 yards and three scores while senior linebacker Jaxon Uhles made his debut carrying the football. Not to be outdone

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Bryce Kippenberger Fairview High School

How long have you been involved in FCA? Two Years.

Who influenced you to join?

My friends in the group..

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

It has made me closer with God and my teammates, and has given me the opportunity to get involved and help people in need.

How has your beliefs helped you as an athlete?

It has made me a more confident person and a better leader on the team.

What is your favorite bible verse and why?

Philippians 4:13- â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.â&#x20AC;?

I like it because it means that if you believe in Him, then anything is possible.

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

I have helped start a youth FCA group at the middle school in Fairview with a couple of other friends.

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and Channing Meyer combined to catch 11 passes for 234 yards.

Meyer ran for two touchdowns in addition to his touchdown catch. The Timberwolves surged to a 35-0 halftime lead and cruised from there to win their seventh straight district game.

Peyton Gavras by the WildWolf, Uhles handled the snaps out of the U-Haul formation, adding just another wrinkle to an offense which had dramatically changed its reputation since losing to Westmoore.

Uhles made his presence felt on defense once again combining with Evan Coles to make 21 tackles.

Norman North 54 Moore 0 The win over the rival Lions was a mirror image of the season.

Peyton Gavras threw touchdowns to multiple receivers.

Emerging freshman Z’Quan Hogan and veteran bulldozer Jaxon Uhles scored touchdowns on the ground. Uhles, Jordan Evans, Beau Proctor, DJ Hicks & Company continued to harass their opponents on defense, recording the second shutout of the season.

The Tigers clinched the district title and home field advantage for the first round of the playoffs.

Norman North 48 Lawton Ike 13 - Peyton Gavras threw for 347 yards and five more touchdown passes to lead the Timberwolves to their school record tying, ninth win. Jake Higginbotham

Norman North 21 Southmoore 6 - Jordan Evans kick returning magic continued as he took one back 84-yards for a score after Southmoore had pulled within one at 7-6. Following those acrobatics, the Timberwolves were content just to punish the Sabercats from the line of scrimmage the rest of the way. Gavras and Channing Meyer each threw for touchdown passes and the Timberwolves ran for 229 yards. Uhles and Evans both ran for scores and DJ Hicks came up with another interception.

The win was the fourth all-time in the playoffs for Norman North.

Norman North 24 Broken Arrow 16 - In what is becoming legend, Jordan Evans returned another kick for a touchdown, this time a punt to open the scoring against the visiting Tigers. Gavras extended the lead on a beautiful pass to Corbin Cleveland to give the Tigers a 14-3 lead at the break.

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Norman North 49 Owasso 42 - The T’Wolves seem to be destined for greatness in 2012 as a semifinal matchup against Owasso loomed. The Norman North faithful came in droves, piling into 17 charter buses for what turned out to be a take over of Union Tuttle Stadium (Host of the semifinals). The energy and excitement poured on to the field as the T’Wolves relied on offense to outscore the Rams 49-42. Peyton Gavras threw for 375 yards and 5 TDs. Norman North jumped ahead 21-0, but the Rams came roaring back.

Channing Meyer came up with the only interception of the night as the T’Wolves played stingy defense in the 4th quarter to overcome and win. The dramatic victory set the stage for a matchup in Stillwater as the T’Wolves faced the Jenks Trojans.

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Blanchard Lions Take it Home

The Lions prove worthy in capturing the state title in class 3A. First championship for Blanchard since 1979.

Proving the experts wrong (even the experts at VYPE), the Blanchard Lions put a memorable run together culminating in a 28-21 win over Kingfisher in the Class 3A state title game.

Blanchard opened the playoffs with a win against Cushing on the road 41-33. The road trip continued to Madill, but the Lions were too much for the Wildcats as they rolled to their second playoff win 60-7. In the quarterfinals Blanchard finally had an opportunity to host a playoff game and they didn’t disappoint their fans winning 42-0 over Hilldale. District foe Jones was waiting for another shot at the Lions. In a game played at Putnam City High School, the Lions proved without a shadow of a doubt

that they belonged in the title game as they went on to win 35-7 over the Longhorns.

That set up the finals against Kingfisher, a team that was very familiar with playing for a state championship. The game was exactly what people thought it would be, a back and forth struggle with the defense making plays and the offense taking advantage of turnovers.

Blanchard’s quarterback Brock Lamle had a great performance in the finals guiding his team 241 yards on offense with Braden Stringer adding 101 yards and two touchdowns on just nine carries. Zach Hill and Parker Randels were big factors for the Lions moving the ball and gaining crucial first downs.

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The Lions defense held the Yellowjackets and recorded two interceptions and recoverd two fumbles. Kingfisher put the ball on the ground a total of five times. Defensive tackle and All-VYPE selectee Gage Wimer was a big reason for the defense stepping up. The win marks Blanchard’s first football state title in 33 years.

Other players making the AllVYPE team include Kyle Self and Zach Hill. Brock Lamle was named to the VYPE Top 100 at the start of the season.

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Tri-City Athletes of the Month

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LIONS FOOTBALL 2012

The Lions took on all comers in the Class 3A playoffs. With a 28-21 win over Kingfisher in the state championship game at T. Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Blanchard claims its first state title since 1979.

Submit your nomination for the OCO Tri-City Athlete or Team of the Month to: Oklahoma@VYPE.com

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1st Team Defense

1st Team Special Teams

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Peyton Gavras - Norman North Austin Brooks - Oklahoma Christian

Alvin Bazley - Edmond Santa Fe Deondre Clark - Douglass Gage Wimer - Blanchard

Dillon Noble - Deer Creek

RB Christopher High - Douglass Jimmy Wood - Noble Tazden Jevons - Dibble Imond Robinson - Norman

WR

Cody Chancellor - Bishop McGuinness Trevin Smith - Edmond Santa Fe Randal Case - Jones Jake Higginbotham - Norman North

TE

Payton Prince - Norman North

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LB Austin Loomis - Deer Creek Nick Jeffereys - Bishop McGuinness Taylor Bilyeu - Jones Jalan Daniels - Blanchard

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Austin Brooks - OCS

Zander Svetgoff - Westmoore

KR Jordan Evans - Norman North

PR

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Kyle Self - Blanchard

Alfonso McMillian - Millwood Anthony Wilson - Douglass Eric Davis - Edmond Santa Fe Anthony Threatt - Star Spencer

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Zac Uhles - Norman North Heath Newland - Edmond North Brandon Wackerly - Deer Creek John Jacob Finn - Westmoore Caleb Holland - Carl Albert

Zach Hill - Blanchard

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Warran Wand - Edmond Memorial Steve Thompson - Carl Albert

Coach of the Year Gary Rose - Carl Albert

Jordan Evans - Norman North

Peyton Gavras - Norman North

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2nd Team Defense

2nd Team Special Teams

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Justice Hansen - Edmond Santa Fe Joel Blumenthal - Deer Creek

Evan Close - Norman North Robert Lolofie - Carl Albert Kyler Walker - Carl Albert

Trevor Moore - Edmond North

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Braden Stringer - Blanchard Michael Farmer - Edmond North Jacob Lewis - Bishop McGuinness AJ West - Yukon

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Codey Sanchez - Yukon Blake Barnes - Oklahoma Christian Zach Hill - Blanchard Jared Rayburn - Deer Creek

TE Jackson Stallings - Southmoore

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P Matt Hockett - Norman

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Josh Morgan - Westmoore Sam Delzell - Edmond North Brock Byford - Edmond North Bo Bradshaw - Carl Albert

Derek Harris - Moore

DB

Dillon Lohr - Carl Albert

Cameron Batson - Millwood Dawson Bassett - Tuttle Phillip Sumpter - Edmond Santa Fe Collin Adney - Mount St. Mary

Imond Robinson - Norman

PR ATH Nick Ward - Southmoore Caleb Toney - Carl Albert

OL Jason Goff - Oklahoma Christian Tyler Follis - Deer Creek Gavin LaValley - Carl Albert Jarrod Stewart - Heritage Hall Jake Warehime - Del City

Austin Loomis - Deer Creek

Coach of the Year Wade Standley - Norman North

Joel Blumenthal - Deer Creek

Chris High - Douglass

Warren Wand Wand - Edmond Memorial

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Central Oklahoma

F E AT U R E F E AT U R E

Fall All-VYPE Volleyball Central Oklahoma

All-VYPE Fast-Pitch Softball Central Oklahoma

1st Team McKenna Qualls - Edmond Memorial Kristen Macy - Edmond Memorial Allison Barr - Edmond North Kate Decker - Edmond North Lauren Winslow - Christian Heritage Carter Cloud - Heritage Hall

Large School P Jordan Dixon - Edmond North P Maddy Ellis - Yukon P Summer Leitka - Norman C Shelbie Smith - Edmond Memorial C Braden Bradshaw - Southmoore IF Lindsay Littles - Edmond Memorial IF Madisyn Long - Carl Albert IF Paige Crawford - Yukon IF Haley Wells - Deer Creek OF Kierra Miles - Mustang OF Abby Taliaferro - Edmond North OF Rachel Cooper - Duncan U Courtney Moore - Duncan U Hannah Lynch - Moore U Brianna McComas - Edmond Santa Fe U Mariah Peace - Westmoore U Caitlynn Hall - Moore Coach of the Year Erin Regier - Deer Creek

2nd Team Jordan Spence - Edmond Santa Fe Sarah Jekel - Mount St. Mary Julia Lomheim - Christian Heritage Jasmine Robinson - Shawnee Courtney McPhail - Bethany Amy Serowski - Southmoore Coach of the Year Kerri Cagle - Bethany

Kristen Macy Edmond Memorial

Small School P Andee Frazier - Little Axe P Shea Coats - Tuttle C Jacie Stephens - Washington C Kaitlyn Holmes - Harrah IF Samantha Leising - Little Axe IF Shelby Robinson - Newcastle IF Jordan Chism - Piedmont IF Tyler Lucas - Bethany OF Kaylin Taylor - Purcell OF Emma Nelson - Piedmont OF Tiphani Napier - Plainview U Annamarea Combs - Tuttle U Ashley Savage - Newcastle U Casey Redus - Wayne U Avery Walker - Marlow

Emily Helms - Mustang Kyra Fuller - Mustang Hayley Redwine - Norman Jaclyn Hummel - Edmond Memorial Rachel Lewis - Deer Creek Paige Hughes - Shawnee Tate Mocabb - Shawnee Audrey Campbell - Mount St. Mary Aimee Rischard - Mount St. Mary Yugo Gonzalez - Santa Fe South Lauren Roberts - Heritage Hall Abbey Mace - Norman North Sheridan Spellman - Norman North

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Mackenzie Wahpepah-Harris - Norman Alex Shook - Edmond Memorial Gabe Thompson - Edmond Memorial Bryce Balenseifen - Deer Creek Blaine Powell - Deer Creek Coleman Crawley - Deer Creek Chandler King - Deer Creek Kyle Larson - Deer Creek Tyler Stevens - Jones Deangelo Robles - Santa Fe South Brandon Greenlee - Guthrie Zach Randall - Mount St. Mary Ben Barrett - Norman North

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Schwab Meat & Co. is proud to present the new Schwab’s Top Dog Athlete of the Month. Each month, VYPE Oklahoma will take nominations on the award at Oklahoma@ VYPE.com and choose who best exemplifies leadership, talent, and success on and off the field. The student-athlete receiving the award is highlighted in the monthly edition of VYPE Oklahoma and will see themselves in the year-end edition of VYPE Oklahoma as the Top Dog Team.

Steven Thompson Carl Albert High School

Steven Thompson may only be a junior, but his performance in the Class 5A state title game was that of a veteran senior who had been there before. Thompson took control on offense by running the ball 33 times for 186 yards. Thompson’s three touchdowns help lift the Titans to a, 24-8 victory over East Central. Thompson also intercepted two passes during the game. His play was outstanding proving he was the best player on the field that day. For his commitment to his team and his play in the championship game, Steven Thompson is your Schwab’s Top Dog of the Month!

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The top 100 high school basketball players in the state will compete for the first time for the title of Mr. and Miss Basketball Oklahoma.

Here are the top 100 players as they introduce themselves and represent their schools. Don't forget to follow them @VYPEOK on twitter and keep up with their season at #VYPETop100.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Central Oklahoma Stevie Clark Douglass Trojans Sr. 5-10 Point Guard @Stevie_WhyNot Quote – “It’s easy!”

College – Being recruited

by Baylor, Oklahoma State, UCLA. Did you know – His friends call him Scooter and Stevie takes Honors Government.

Jordan Woodard Edmond Memorial Bulldogs Sr. 6-0 Point Guard @_jwood10 Quote – “Let me cook!”

College – Plans to attend college, but not currently being recruited.

Did you know – Jordan is deeply involved in his church and lists Nick Young has his favorite player to watch.

Gioya Carter Carl Albert Titans Sr. 5-8 Shooting Guard Quote – “Let’s finish and take state!”

College – Gioya has signed with Oklahoma.

Did you know – Gioya’s nickname is G-Storm and she says her team’s biggest rivals are Deer Creek and Del City.

Omega Harris Putnam City West Patriots Jr. 6-2 PG/SG Quote – “We work hard every day to be better than last year and go to state.”

College – Omega is being recruited by several schools.

Did you know – Omega is a member of the FCA, loves his mom and his favorite place to eat is Chili’s.

Erika Wakefield Heritage Hall Chargers Jr. 5-4 Point Guard @ErikaJanee15 Quote – “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

College – Erika is being recruited by OU, Tulsa, UTA, Wichita State.

Did you know – Erika’s favorite place to play is on her home court and she takes AP and Honors classes.

Carlbe Ervin Edmond North Huskies Sr. 6-3 PG/SG Quote – “Work hard, play hard. Always give effort!”

College – Several schools are after Carlbe including Oral Roberts, Tulsa, Texas and Texas Tech.

Did you know – Carlbe lists Edmond Santa Fe as his team’s biggest rival and his favorite subject in school is math.

Adrion Williams Piedmont Wildcats Jr. 6-5 Shooting Guard Quote: “Practice equals victory.”

College: Adrion has the University of Mississippi, ORU, KU, South Dakota, University of Denver, University of Minnesota, Tulsa, West Point and the University of Alaska knocking at his door.

Did you know: Adrion’s favorite player is Jeremy Lamb and he said his mom is a great motivator.

Cameron Peters Piedmont Wildcats Jr. 6-4 Small Forward @CamPeters_23 Quote: “The scoreboard doesn’t count, it’s the effort.”

College: Cameron has several schools interested including OU, ORU, TU, Drexel, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, South Dakota, University of AlaskaAnchorage.

Did you know: Cameron said his team’s biggest rival is Deer Creek. He also carries a 3.4 GPA.

Collin Jennings Harrah Panthers Jr. 6-3 Shooting Guard @collinj22 Quote: “We lost a lot of close games last year and we don’t plan on letting that happen again.”

College: Collin has interest from Tulsa.

Did you know: Collin carries a 4.0 GPA, belongs to the Key Club and his favorite subject is History.

Bri Kuestersteffen Norman North Timberwolves Jr. 5-5 Point Guard @bri_kuester Quote: “We have very good team chemistry this year.

We are going to get after people and leave our hearts on the court.”

College: Bri has interest from Wichita State, Creighton, UCO, Arkansas State, Missouri State.

Did you know: Bri is in FCA, Teen Volunteers, Native American and the National Honor Society.

T’ona Edwards Northeast Vikings Sr. 5-5 Point Guard @REALTonaEdwards Quote: “We are on a mission.”

College: T’ona is looking forward to attend college next fall, but she is undecided on playing basketball at the next level.

Did you know: T’ona has to play with a penny in her shoe! She also takes AP English and Trig 3.

Cameerah Graves Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Sr. 5-8 Point Guard @KobeeOverLebron Quote: “Let me cook.

Dreams don’t work unless you do.”

College: Cameerah is being recruited by several schools, but has yet to make a decision.

Did you know: Her nickname is Cam and she loves to play Edmond Memorial. Cameerah also carries a 4.0 GPA.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Central Oklahoma Tamara Lee Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Jr. 5-8 Shooting Guard @TamaraLee_20 Quote: “Let me cook!”

College: Tamara is being recruited and is excited about starting her college career after graduation.

Did you know: Tamara favorite place to eat is Buffalo Wild Wings and she said her mom is the greatest mother ever.

Zachary Ruff OCA Eagles Sr. 5-8 Point Guard @Ruffi3 Quote: “If God is for us who can stand against us.”

College: Zachary has received interest from Hillsdale College, Oklahoma Wesleyan, and others.

Did you know: Zachary has to wear long sleeves and tie his shoes a certain way before each game.

The point guard’s favorite team is Tennessee.

David Bush Putnam City Pirates Sr. 5-10 PG/SG @TheREALDB Quote: “One goal, one team, one heartbeat!”

College: David has several schools looking at him including Stephen F. Austin, NWOSU, Western Oklahoma State and Redlands College.

Did you know: David likes to hang with his friends and play 2k13. He’s also a member of DECA at PCO and his favorite NBA team is the Miami Heat.

Charity Lena Wewoka Tigers Sr. 5-9 Forward Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phillipians 4:13 College: College is in the future of this senior. Look for her to land somewhere soon.

Did you know: Charity was named Miss Seminole Nation and is proud to represent her tribe.

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Kevin Caudill Deer Creek Antlers Sr. 6-4 PG/SG @KevCaudill Quote: “We will surprise a lot of people this year. I have a lot of confidence in my team despite the fact that others don’t believe in us.”

College: Kevin is being recruited by John Brown and the University of Dallas.

Did you know: Kevin takes AP English and his favorite place to eat is Cici’s.

Whitney Jones Deer Creek Antlers Jr. 5-10 Guard @Whitneyjones13 Quote: “All in.”

College: Whitney is planning on attending college after graduation.

Did you know: Whitney always eats cinnamon rolls on game days and her friends call her “J wow.”

Breck Clrak Dale Pirates Sr. 5-9 Forward @Breckann4 Quote: “This season looks very promising for us. We have great senior leadership and a good squad.”

College: Breck plans on attending college, but is unsure about playing basketball.

Did you know: Breck is involved in Student Coumcil, FCA, Living & Light Club and takes college Algebra and Comp.

Julio Hukill Tecumseh Savages Sr. 6-4 Post/Power Forward Quote: “Don’t overlook the Savages!”

College: Julio is looking to attend college next fall.

Did you know: Julio said going to state as a sophomore was his greatest sports moment and that his mom is always looking out for him.

Lauren Brown Noble Bears Sr. 5-11 Post/Guard Quote: “Our girls are more experienced and ready to show everyone our improvements as a team.”

College: Lauren does plan on attending college next fall.

Did you know: Lauren’s nickname is “Big L” and she likes watching the OKC Thunder. Her favorite place to eat is Slims Chicken.

Maclayn Massey Christian Heritage Crusaders Sr. 5-4 Point Guard Quote: “We are small, but I promise we will have the biggest hearts on the court.”

College: Maclayn is being recruited by SNU, UCO St. Gregory, Southwest Christian and Doane College.

Did you know: Maclayn is a member of the Salt & Light (Leadership), and the Mu Alpha Theta Math Club.

Evan Anderson Dale Pirates Sr. 6-5 Center @navemitch33 Quote: “This season looks promising for us. We have a lot of young guys stepping up.”

College: Evan is getting interest from Ole Miss.

Did you know: Evan won a state title in baseball and is a member of the FCA.

F E AT U R E The Rest of the VYPE TOP 100 From around the state

Juwan Parker – Booker T. Washington Zach Norris – Coweta Allonzo Trier – NOAH Demari Edwards – Tulsa Memorial Dedric Cherry – Rogers Jordan Huffman – Broken Arrow Saxon Bryant – Cascia Hall Thomas Bacon – Kiefer Travis Hytche - Rogers Zac Rodgers – Holland Hall Jessica Washington – Jenks I’mani Davis – Union Hannah Robinson – Kellyville Cheyenne Been – Dewar Stevi Parker – Bixby Christina Devers – Bixby Shelbie Kirby – Collinsville Casey Miller – Beggs

Jamie Rahilly – Cascia Hall Correy Moyer – Verdigris Liesl Spoerl – Cascia Hall Seth Youngblood – Roland Blake Pittman – Oktaha Jordan Hill – Fort Gibson Jacob Richardson – Porter Nate Hamilton – Muldrow Tyler Gibson – Wister Trevor Smith – Heavener Daniel Herren – Quinton Knifeis Carter – Spiro Jaylie Roper – Oktaha Kelsey McClure – Muskogee Summer Teehee – Roland Courtney Jones – Sequoyah Tahlequah Savannah Gray – Fort Gibson Philicea Mack – Spiro

Alexus Wilson – Muskogee Adrion Williams – Piedmont Cameron Peters – Piedmont Luke Lewallen – Elk City Tyler Tune – Arnett Seth Overstreet – Laverne Bryce Kippenberger – Fairview Courtney Chelf – Enid Marley Anderson – Snyder Olivia Potter – Walters Chandler Roof – Weatherford Olivia Mason – Fairview Ashley Lagasse – Lomega Peyton Walker – Hammon Sydney Harrel – Leedey Kenzi Taylor – Forgan Tiffany Rieger – Burlington Kayla Wilson - Mooreland Alix Robinson – Cashion

Mikayle Harrison – Elk City Tate Tyler – Cache Blayke Hunziker – Wilson Ardmore Trevyn Woolbright – Sterling Josh Torres – Tipton Lakota Beatty – Anadarko Jakob Hartsock – Bartlesville Tony Aska – Coyle Micah Hayes – Nowata Ty Lazenby – Glencoe Paige Wilson – Bartlesville Jordan Gorham – Perkins-Tryon CheRon Lewis – Cushing Kendra Chin – Copan Bailey Scarberry – Buffalo Valley Miranda Schaefer – Wright City Mitchell Kiddie – Mill Creek Markell Henderson – Boswell Lane Mills – Allen

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State Farm Mr. Football Finalists From the VYPE Top 100, we have whittled down the list and announce the finalists for the State Farm Mr. Football Award. The ten finalists have showed extraordinary talents on and off the field. Polls from across the state, as well as media and coaching votes have given us the final 10. Mr. Football Oklahoma will be announced in January.

ROB BOYD

OL – 6-4, 300, Sr. VIAN WOLVERINES

During the 2012 season Boyd solidified himself as one of just a few top D1 lineman prospects in the state. With his size and maneuverability Boyd helped his team to an appearance in the state semifinals. Boyd was also tasked during the season to play noseguard. Boyd has committed to the University of Tulsa.

LANDON NAULT

RB – 5-9, 200, Jr. KINGFISHER YELLOWJACKETS

Nault had an amazing season rushing for 1,924 yards and 30 touchdowns. Nault, only a junior, has amassed enough yards in his high school career to give him a legitimate shot at the states All-Time leading rusher his senior season. Nault also averaged 12.1 yards per kick return on special teams.

JOSH TORRES

RB/QB – 6-1, 180, Sr. TIPTON TIGERS

A two-way starter, Torres helped the Tigers to their third state title in school history.

Torres rushed for 1,458 yards and 27 touchdowns this season. Torres was not only named to the VYPE Top 100 for football, but made the Top 50 boys basketball list as well.

DALTON RODRIGUEZ

DE/OT – 6-6, 280, Sr. UNION REDSKINS

The Oklahoma commit dominated opponents from his defensive end position and recorded nine sacks this season. Rodriguez gave opposing offensive coordinators headaches with his relentless pursuit of the ball.

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JAYLEN LOWE

QB/S – 6-0, 185, SR. OWASSO RAMS

Lowe may have been the most underrated player coming into the season, but his 2,332 yards through the air and his 28 touchdowns only proves he belongs in the conversation for the best player in the state.

DERRICK MOORE

RB – 5-10, 195, Sr. WETUMKA CHIEFTANS

Moore got off to a great start this season before being sidelined late, but his 1,599 yards rushing and 25 touchdowns stands out as a great accomplishment. Moore was the top vote getter giving him the “People’s Choice” title.

TREY’VONNE BARRE RB/CB – 5-8, 180, Sr. JENKS TROJANS

Barre’ helped the Trojans to their 13th state title in school history after his record setting season at tailback. Barre’ rushed for 1,941 yards and 27 touchdowns making him the All-Time leading rusher. Barre’ also played defense and returned kickoffs

JAKE GANDARA

RB/WR/S – 5-9, 170, Sr. FORT GIBSON TIGERS

The main ingredient to a team that was a contender this season, Gandara rushed for 2,253 yards and 33 touchdowns. Gandara had an amazing 2,777 all-purpose yards this season and when needed he played defensive back.

SPENSER SEELEY OL/DL – 6-2, 275, Sr. Chandler Lions

This solid offensive tackle had a great season for the Lions. Seeley is considered one of the top prospects for guard at the next level.

Seeley was second in voting for the State Farm Mr. Football Award

STANVON TAYLOR

CB/WR – 6-0, 185, Sr. EAST CENTRAL CARDINALS

One of the best players to ever wear the black and red, Taylor accounted for 1,107 yards receiving and scored 15 touchdowns. He averaged 16.5 yards per catch. On defense Taylor has four interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. Taylor has committed to the University of Oklahoma.

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Carl Albert Titans

2012 Football Playoffs Championship month was filled with great plays, memorable moments and surprising results. Here’s a quick look back at the teams, players and coaches that made this a season we’ll never forget. pinnacle.

Barr’e had touchdown runs of 35, 53 and 52 yards. With his superb individual effort, Barr’e eclipsed the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the second consecutive year.

Peyton Gavras Class 6A Jenks tailback Trey’Vonne Barr’e put a signature stamp on the Trojans’ 13th state championship rushing for 290 yards and three touchdowns to signal the team’s return to the 6A 44

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The 12-2 Trojans, though, were hardly a one-man show. Trey Michalczewski caught a 66-yard touchdown pass and finished with five catches for 166 yards. The senior, who will sign with the Sooners in February, also executed a perfect fake punt, picking up 15 yards for a first down that set up Jenks’ final score, an 11-yard touchdown pass to fellow OU commit Jordan Smallwood, who finished with four catches for 50 yards and a pair of TDs. In his final game, senior quarterback Kyle Alexander was 13-of-22 passing for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Junior

CHAMPION: Jenks FINAL

CLASS 6A F E AT U R E

At Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater Jenks 55, Norman North 20

SEMIFINALS

Norman North 49, Owasso 42 Jenks 41, Union 10

QUARTERFINALS

Owasso 35, Norman 15 Norman North 24, Broken Arrow 16 Jenks 34, Edmond North 12 Union 52, Edmond Santa Fe 19

Jordan Evans

TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

Peyton Gavras, Norman North - 3544 yards, 40 TD's Justice Hansen, Edmond Santa Fe - 3079 yards, 36 TD's Frankie Edwards, Mustang - 2603 yard, 25 TD's

RUSHING

Trey'vonne Barre, Jenks - 2229 yards, 30 TD's Warran Wand, Edmond Memorial - 1812 yards, 15 TD's Scottie Prealow, Owasso - 1762 yards, 20 TD's

Tyler Sipe

Steven Thompson

Brett Tye returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown and senior tailback/ defensive back Braden Calip started the scoring with a 5-yard TD run.

Jenks outscored opponents 189-56 in four playoff games. The title was the 13th for the Trojans and 10th since Allan Trimble took over as head coach in 1996.

Class 5A

During that rough start, Rose tweaked the defense, tabbing quarterback Steven Thompson for double duty in the secondary alongside sophomore Dillon Lohr.

“That really shored up our defense,” Rose

TACKLES

Jaxon Uhles, Norman North - 163 Ty McKenzie, Owasso - 142 Josh Morgan, Westmoore - 141 Blake Dean, Norman - 129 Alvin Bazley, Edmond Santa Fe - 13 Evan Coles, Norman North - 12 Jordan Brailford, Booker T. Washington - 11 Trevon Biglow, Putnam City - 10

INTERCEPTIONS

Nick Hamilton, Ponca City - 8 Eric Davis, Edmond Santa Fe - 7 Nick Ward Southmoore - 6 Tre Betts, Sand Springs - 6

CLASS 5A CHAMPION: Carl Albert FINAL At Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater Carl Albert 24, East Central 8

said. “Until then, we had been giving up too many deep throws.”

SEMIFINALS

The Titans sacked East Central quarterback Tre’von Cherry eight times and never allowed the sophomore to get into a rhythm and find playmakers Stanvon Taylor or Trey Youngblood.

Rose said it was tough to compare the various state championship teams but added, “This was by far the biggest turnaround we have ever had. What I

Trevin Smith, Edmond Santa Fe - 1333 yards, 15 TD's Codey Sanchez, Yukon - 1160 yards, 13 TD's Jake Higginbotham, Norman North - 1066 yards, 10 TD's Brandon Prather, Stillwater - 1015 yards, 9 TD's

SACKS

Carl Albert proved it isn’t how you start but how you finish that matters. The Titans began the season 1-5 but finished with eight straight victories, defeating East Central 24-8 for the school’s 11th state championship and ninth under head coach Gary Rose.

Garrett Asher

RECEIVING

Carl Albert 56, OKC McGuinness 33 East Central 26, McAlester 14

QUARTERFINALS Carl Albert 41, Claremore 16 OKC McGuinness 28, Kelley 24 McAlester 35, Ed. Deer Creek 27 East Central 20, Guthrie 13

Dillon Lohr

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second-ever state championship in its second trip to the finals, beating Kingfisher 28-21.

This was the Lions’ first title since 1979.

The Lions finished in a three-way tie for District 3A-1 honors. The team’s lone loss came against Tuttle in the regular season.

Blanchard opened the post-season with a 4133 victory over Cushing. Next came a 60-7 romp over Madill followed by a 42-0 shutout of Hilldale. The Lions edged District 3A-1 foe Jones to advance to the title game. like most about this team is their character.”

Class 4A Like Jenks, Clinton (12-2) won its first state title since 2007 with a 21-14 victory over Anadarko. The Red Tornadoes’ title victory avenged a regular season loss to Anadarko, 28-21. The rematch featured the top two teams in District 4A-1. Marquiz Simpkins’ 27-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter sealed the victory. The sophomore tailback rushed for 119 yards and a pair of TDs on 20 carries.

Anadarko led 14-0 at the half on touchdown runs by junior tailback R.J. Sink. The Warriors (13-1) were playing in the title game for the second consecutive year. They won the championship in 2011.

Clinton defeated McLoud (41-21), Cascia Hall (20-10) and Ada (40-22) to reach the championship game.

Class 3A Coming off a 5-5 season a year ago, Blanchard marched to its

Class 2A Held scoreless in the first quarter, Oklahoma Christian exploded for 44 points over the final three quarters to edge heavily-favored Davis, 44-40, and capture the school’s first football championship. The Saints did it without starting tailback Luke Frankfurt, who suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to a local hospital as precaution. Cameron James came on to replace Frankfurt, rushing for 77 yards in a quarter and a half.

Will McKinnis’ five-yard touchdown pass from Austin Brooks in the final minutes of the fourth quarter was the game-winner for OCS. “We prepared our kids all week that Davis was so tough they would keep coming back,” Turner said. “If all you are going to do is trade touchdowns, you better be ahead at the end.”

Class A Ringling (13-1) earned its fourth state title and first since 2003 with a 39-12 win over Wynnewood. Taner Richardson capped off a great individual season with a pair of touchdown passes, a

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CLASS 5A (Cont'd) TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

Joel Blumenthal, Deer Creek - 2456 yards, 32 TD's Jacob Lewis, Bishop McGuinness - 2437 yards, 28 TD's Tre'von Cherry, Tulsa East Central - 2270 yards, 25 TD's

RUSHING

Steve Thompson, Carl Albert - 1926 yards, 36 TD's Jimmy Wood, Noble - 1778 yards, 24 TD's Caden Pratt, McAlester - 1735 yards, 17 TD's

RECEIVING

Cody Chancellor, Bishop McGuinness - 1397 yards, 21 TD's Stanvon Taylor, Tulsa East Central - 1107 yards, 15 TD's Jared Rayburn, Deer Creek - 892 yards, 10 TD's

Blanchard Lions rushing TD and two interceptions for the Blue Devils.

The District A-4 champs scored 35 or more points in all five playoff games, including 60 against Hollis and 67

against Minco.

TACKLES

Landry Chappell - Guthrie - 164 Jordan Cunningham - Claremore - 136 Kooper Ruminer - Deer Creek - 125

SACKS

Landry Chappell - Guthrie - 12 Vincent Norris - Guthrie - 11 Chantz Woodberry - Carl Albert - 10

INTERCEPTIONS

Landry Chappell - Guthrie - 12 Vincent Norris - Guthrie - 11 Chantz Woodberry - Carl Albert - 10

Class B The Class B championship game came down to a pair of District B-1 rivals as Laverne captured its first state title with a 50-19 victory over Pond-Creek Hunter. This was Laverne’s second win over Pond Creek in a month, after beating the Panthers 36-18 in the regular season finale. Led by Tucker Rolf’s two touchdowns in a three-minute span, the Tigers were able to put some distance between them and the Panther in the third quarter.

Laverne rushed for 479 yards, including 157 from Rolf. In pregame festivities, Laverne was named the Class B academic champions.

CLASS 4A CHAMPION: Clinton

FINAL At Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater Clinton 21, Anadarko 14 SEMIFINALS Anadarko 24, Wagoner 14 Clinton 40, Ada 22 QUARTERFINALS Anadarko 46, Fort Gibson 20 Wagoner 33, Weatherford 10 Ada 41, Cleveland 7 Clinton 20, Cascia Hall 10 TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

Class C Tipton scored three second-half touchdowns to rally for a 30-17 victory over Forgan to complete the perfect season – 14-0. Josh Torres rushed for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Tigers captured their third state championship overall and first since 1997.

After grabbing a 12-6 early lead, Forgan (12-1) struggled offensively and was held to minus-two yards of offense in the third quarter.

Wyatt Robson, Ada - 2605 yards, 34 TD's Demetri Walker, McLain - 2427 yards, 28 TD's Chas Stallard, Cleveland - 2079 yards, 23 TD's

RUSHING

Lawrence Evitt, Wagoner - 2980 yards, 35 TD's Jake Gandara, Fort Gibson - 2234 yards, 30 TD's Marquiz Simpkins, Clinton - 2009 yards, 29 TD's

RECEIVING

Easton Pingleton, Ada - 1430 yards, 20 TD's Devon Mitchell, Clinton - 937 yards, 6 TD's Derek Reeves, Cleveland - 917 yards, 15 TD's

TACKLES

Joe Leon, Weatherford - 182 Josh Ratliff, Cleveland - 159 Kole Koenig, Oologah - 158

SACKS

Deondre Clark, Douglass - 22 Johnny Jones, Douglass - 15 TJ Ponds - Wagoner - 10

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INTERCEPTIONS

Mykel Shaw, Anadarko - 9 Anthony Williams, Douglass - 8 Devon Mitchell, Clinton - 7

F E AT U R E

CLASS 3A CHAMPION: Blanchard

FINAL At Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater Blanchard 28, Kingfisher 21 SEMIFINALS Blanchard 35, Jones 7 Kingfisher 31, Seminole 26 QUARTERFINALS Jones 10, Cl. Sequoyah 3 Blanchard 42, Hilldale 0 Seminole 34, Metro Christian 28 Kingfisher 41, Stigler 12 TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

David Cornwell, Jones - 2742 yards, 27 TD's Matt Woolslayer, Metro Christian - 2697 yards, 26 TD's Keats Calhoon, Victory Christian - 2512 yards, 17 TD's Brock Lamle, Blanchard - 2495 yards, 30 TDs

RUSHING

Tanner Smith, Verdigris - 2282 yards, 31 TD's Trenton Newson, Seminole - 2011 yards, 32 TD's Landon Nault, Kingfisher - 1924 yards, 30 TD's

RECEIVING

Randal Case, Jones - 1170 yards, 14 TD's Danny Burke, Metro Christian - 1133 yards, 12 TD's Josh Crockett, Bristow - 1067 yards, 12 TD's

TACKLES

Logan Young, Lincoln Christian - 187 Ryan Echelle, Stigler - 181 Taylor Bilyeu, Jones - 173

Oklahoma Christian 22, Stroud 16 Frederick 42, Commerce 0

31 TD's Bryson Beattie, Texhoma - 2197 yards, 33 TD's

Blake Hashagen, Paoli - 13 Josh Kaulaity, Cyril - 10 Trenton Harmon, Garber - 10

TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

RECEIVING

INTERCEPTIONS

Trevor Flores, Frederick - 3755 yards, 46 TD's Austin Brooks, Oklahoma Christian - 3599 yards, 54 TD's Ty Hooper, Alva - 2908 yards, 35 TD's

RUSHING

Blake Smittle, Heavener - 2432 yards, 19 TD's Tazden Jevons, Dibble - 1918 yards, 27 TD's Levi Hill, Hennessey - 1851 yards, 27 TD's

RECEIVING

Riley Hess, Alva - 1339 yards, 23 TD's Johnny Lewis, Kansas - 1315 yards, 17 TD's Jessie Webb, Frederick - 1305 yards, 15 TD's

Cade Pfleider, Alva - 200 James Eastin, Adair - 183 Joby Allen, Alva - 175

SACKS

Evan Boyd, Wellston - 16 Tyler Potter, Kansas - 15 Skylar Wood, Nowata - 15

INTERCEPTIONS

Alfonzo McMillian, Millwood - 10 Cameron Batson, Millwood - 9 Trey Booker, Frederick - 8

Class A CHAMPION: RINGLING

FINAL At Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater Ringling 39, Wynnewood 12 SEMIFINALS Ringling 35, Texhoma 21 Wynnewood 41, Cashion 28

INTERCEPTIONS

QUARTERFINALS Texhoma 26, Elmore City 14 Ringling 40, Wayne 33 Wynnewood 42, Thomas 21 Cashion 43, Talihina 24

Ryan Hurd, Verdigris - 8 Anthony Threatt, Star Spencer - 7 Jamaul Cullom, Hilldale - 7

CLASS 2A CHAMPION: Oklahoma Christian School

FINAL At Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater Oklahoma Christian 44, Davis 41 SEMIFINALS Davis 22, Vian 0 Oklahoma Christian 55, Frederick 32 QUARTERFINALS Vian 43, Hennessey 13 Davis 34, Adair 33

TACKLES

Dagan Schroeder, Summit Christian - 167 Bryson Beattie, Texhoma - 150 Shane Collins, Elmore City-Pernell - 144

SACKS

TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

Ty Reasnor, Cashion - 3239 yards, 45 TD's Preston Walker, Crescent - 2852 yards, 37 TD's Cameron Gilbert, Summit Christian 2609 yards, 30 TD's Grant Nightengale, Fairview - 2532 yards, 29 TD's

RUSHING

Blake Bohner, Hominy - 2297 yards, 30 TD's Coleton McDonald, Liberty - 2257 yards,

Zach Rayner, Pond Creek-Hunter - 9 Taylor Townsend, Fox - 6 Dallas Hunt, Garber - 6

Class C CHAMPION: Tipton FINAL Tipton 30, Forgan 12

SEMIFINALS Forgan 24, Cherokee 20 Tipton 28, Sharon-Mutual 20

Lane Shephard, Wayne - 23 Kolby Clay, Gore - 17 Jordan Warrior, Wewoka - 16

INTERCEPTIONS

Ethan Shaw, Barnsdall - 9 Charlie Gardner, Wayne - 8 Nathan King, Texhoma - 8

TACKLES

SACKS

Gage Wimer, Blanchard - 14 Trent Saunders, Heritage Hall - 12 Kenneth Davis Jr., Star Spencer - 11

Joe Neece, Cashion - 1280 yards, 20 TD's Jacob Overton, Minco - 1165 yards, 13 TD's Trevor Crone, Talihina - 1046 yards, 12 TD's

QUARTERFINALS Forgan 48, Deer Creek-Lamont 6 Cherokee 30, Balko 0 Tipton 46, Wesleyan Christian 0 Sharon-Mutual 48, Thackerville 0

Class B CHAMPION: LAVERNE

TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

FINAL Laverne 50, Pond Creek-Hunter 14 SEMIFINALS Laverne 48, Rejoice Christian 8 Pond Creek-Hunter 52, Fox 0 QUARTERFINALS Laverne 46, Davenport 0 Rejoice Christian 44, Garber 22 Fox 52, Keota 32 Pond Creek-Hunter 41, Wetumka 40

Chris Bell, Claremore Christian - 1801 yards, 22 TD's Scott Dick, Corn Bible - 1744 yards, 32 TD's Cooper Free, Sharon-Mutual - 1641 yards, 18 TD's

RUSHING

Dylan Anderson, Bluejacket - 1581 yards, 19 TD's Josh Torres, Tipton - 1458 yards, 27 TD's Cooper Free, Sharon-Mutual - 1437 yards, 33 TD's

TOP PERFORMERS PASSING

RECEIVING

RUSHING

TACKLES

Taylor Townsend, Fox - 2377 yards, 37 TD's Trek Rundle, Merritt - 2102 yards, 23 TD's Jordan Avants, Garber - 1885 yards, 20 TD's Brady Krittenbrink, Pond Creek-Hunter 2109 yards, 32 TD's Jordan Avants, Garber - 1896 yards, 36 TD's Kevin Harris, Central Marlow - 1797 yards, 27 TD's

RECEIVING

Keaton Argo, Fox - 1125 yards, 11 TD's Kevin Thomas, Davenport - 855 yards, 13 TD's Brendan Flowers, Merritt - 801 yards, 12 TD's

TACKLES

Cody Campbell, Sharon-Mutual - 1111 yards, 13 TD's Jay Penner, Corn Bible - 991 yards, 22 TD's Dylan Collins, Bluejacket - 960 yards, 10 TD's

Dylan Anderson, Bluejacket - 6 Garrett Lessman, SW Covenant - 5 Dalton Robason, Maud - 5

SACKS

Josh Danna, Tipton - 11 Christian Hagen, SW Covenant - 11 Tyler Vossen, Tipton - 7

INTERCEPTIONS

Zach Rayner, Pond Creek-Hunter - 9 Taylor Townsend, Fox - 6 Dallas Hunt, Garber - 6

Brady Krittenbrink, Pond Creek-Hunter 145 Dakotah Keith, Davenport - 140 Trenton Harmon, Garber - 134

SACKS

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