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14 | Media Days VYPE showcased spring and winter athletes at the first media day of 2012.

Teams from across the state of Oklahoma enjoyed taking photos, doing television and radio interviews, while the event was being broadcast live at vypeok.com.

18 | Picture Perfect Basketball The 2011-12 season has crowned its champions and VYPE was there to cover all the action. From an all-Edmond girls final in 6A to the Union boys and Edmond Santa Fe girls completing perfect seasons, this year was one of the best basketball seasons on record.

26 | Making a Splash

Records fell at the Oklahoma City University Aquatic Center this year as teams competed for top honors in the pool. VYPE’s own Michael Mayberry was there to catch all the action.

Oklahoma Pride As we are going on seven years of producing this magazine in Oklahoma, we have developed an unbelievable sense of pride in our great state. We are proud to be Oklahomans and with expansion of our publication into Western and Southern Oklahoma, it is fantastic to get a chance to meet people from all over.

The state basketball tournament did not disappoint as the Big House was rocking for two straight weeks with classes 4A-B. On the large school scene, Tulsa’s Mabee Center hosted the 6A state boys championship game where over 7,000 spectators packed in to watch the Union Redskins and the Edmond Memorial Bulldogs. A last second shot rimmed out for James Woodard and the Bulldogs fell to the Skins, who finished the season perfect.

The All-VYPE Winter Sports teams have been announced for our Eastern and Central Oklahoma magazines. Take a look at who made the All-VYPE teams and let us know who we missed.

Recaps of wrestling and swimming are also published as we were there to cover all the action. And lastly, we had a great time with our VYPE Media Days in Tulsa and OKC and we thank all 150+ teams who attended to get their kids covered and highlighted.

Thanks so much to all of our readers for all your help, feedback, encouraging words, and rants. You can email me personally at Austin.Chadwick@VYPE.com for anything you might need. We are here to listen and we thank all of you.

Austin Chadwick VYPE Oklahoma Publisher

34 | Takedown After a long season and countless hours in the wrestling room, it all came down to the state tournament at the Big House. Wrestlers from every corner of the state made their way to Oklahoma City to claim the gold. Find out who took that No.1 spot.

38 | All-VYPE Winter Sports

The annual winter ALL-VYPE teams for basketball, swimming and wrestling are announced in this issue. Check out who impressed and who’s hard work is paying off. Send your comments or complaints to oklahoma@vype.com.

Next Issue...

Spring sports are in full gear and we preview the potential state champion contenders in all sports.

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Peggy Fleming won the World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Geneva, Switzerland. Fleming’s win helped return the United States women’s figure skating program back to the dominance it once was.

The Cincinnati Reds attempt to bring back Babe Ruth by offering him a contract to play for the Reds. Ruth graciously turns them down.

The National Football League adopts instant replay. In 1992 the NFL decided instant replay wasn’t making much of an impact as coaches and owners complained about its effectiveness. The NFL dropped instant replay until 1999.

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Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player to score 4,000-points in a single NBA season.

Chamberlain, earlier in the month, scored 100-points in a game against the New York Knicks.

Mike Tyson regains the heavyweight title when he TKO’s Frank Bruno in the third round of the title fight. It was the second time the two pugilists met.

Born today was NFL great Marcus Allen who won the Heisman Trophy in 1981 while playing for USC and would go on to play in the NFL for the Los Angeles Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 8th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship is played and Oklahoma A&M defeats North Carolina, 43-40. The A&M team was coached by legendary coach Henry Iba and the Most Outstanding Player award went to Bob Kurland of Oklahoma A&M.

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SoccerCity New Grand Opening of OKC's

By Rod Coulter

SoccerCity is the ultimate indoor facility with a total of 60,000 square feet in state of the art design and reconstruction.

There are two 180X80 fields with boards and two small fields without boards. This fantastic complex hosts youth leagues and adult leagues. In addition to the multiple organized leagues; one of the most popular offerings at SoccerCity is the Lil’ Kickers program.

Lil’ Kickers is a fun and instructional program for kids ages 18 months to nine years old. It is a child development program filled with creativity, high energy coaches and loads of fun.

SoccerCity’s innovative curriculum and child-centered teaching methods are just what your child needs to learn soccer, plus a whole lot more. The next Lil’ Kicker class begin Mar 26th and end Jun 9th.

Youth leagues have teams ranging in ages 6U through High School (U18).

Session three starts on March 19th.

Make sure and go to the SoccerCity website, soccercitytulsa.com to get more details and to register yourself or your team.

SoccerCity isn’t just for kids though.

The adult leagues attract some of the best soccer players you will see in the area as well as novices wanting to learn the game. There are five levels of play, so regardless of your skill level; you will find a spot that fits you just right.

Don’t forget that you can celebrate your next birthday with a party at SoccerCity.

Youth and adult party packages are available. Kids and adults alike will have a fantastic time playing soccer or any other sport of your choice. There are many packages to choose from to meet all party needs and budgets. Not only can you use the facilities for birthday parties, but for lock-ins, your own practices, scrimmages etc.

The newly remodeled concession stand serves a variety of hot foods including nachos, hot dogs, frito chili pie and pizza.

Chips, candies and assorted beverages are also available.

Customer satisfaction is SoccerCity’s first priority. They believe their state of the art building redesign, Sportsturf infill surface, professionally managed staff coupled with our passion for sports all combine to make this the best indoor experience in the state!

SoccerCity Tulsa, 5817 S. 118th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146 918-249-0044 Soccercitytulsa.com

VYPE Oklahoma invited all area spring sports teams, coaches and athletes to take part in the Spring Sports Media Day February 19th at the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.

Photos by Rip Stell and Michael Mayberry

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has completed the ever-anticipated spring sports media day. The 2012 Spring Sports Media Day was an absolute success with more than 800 athletes coming to celebrate the upcoming season.

Each school in the Central Oklahoma area was invited to bring any and all spring sports teams to get interviewed for the magazine, have a photo shoot done, and to conduct TV and radio interviews for VYPE Inside High School Sports TV Show on Cox.

The turnout was tremendous and VYPE Oklahoma thanks to all the schools and teams for participating.

The Jim Thorpe Oklahooma Sports Hall of Fame Museum was the venue and they opened the doors for a frenzy of teams, athletes and coaches.

We broke out lists of some great information on what athletes’ favorite superstitions were, a list of the best quotes, best nicknames, and even more interesting facts.

VYPE Oklahoma will be conducting the fall sports media day in 2012 this summer. To RSVP your school or team, send your requests to Oklahoma@VYPE.com.•

VYPE’s Favorite Superstitions from the 2012 Media Day “Heel click before every game.” – Angela Clifton – Bethany Soccer “Turf is bad luck!” – Mallory Schmidt – Bishop McGuinness Soccer “I have to drink a Dr. Pepper before away games.” – Meagan Branscum – Bethany Basketball “I take midol before every game.” – Riley Brown – Bethany Basketball “We all get out gloves and bats blessed by coach Morgan.” – Jake Hooper – Bethany Baseball “Making the sign of the cross with grass off the field before the game.” – Robert Crocker – Bishop McGuinness Soccer “To my cousin for always being there. I love you Cato!” – Ciara Mitchell – Carl Albert Soccer “I have to wear a rubber band on my wrist.” – Alex Polston –

Carl Albert Baseball “The Rain Turttle.” – Gavin Fouts – Edmond Memorial Baseball “I never wash my hat.” – Joe Robinson – Edmond North Baseball “Superstitious people are bad luck.” – Caleb McCord – Harrah Swimming “Seating arrangements on the bus.” – Haley Neill – Harrah Softball “I eat green sour punch straws at home and red straws away.” – Shelby Smith – Southmoore Softball Favorite Superstition of 2012 “Superstitious people are bad luck.” – Caleb McCord – Harrah Swimming

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“Cher Bear” – Cherrish Abinah – Ed. Memorial Track “Mads” – Madison Roberts – Bethany Soccer “Heath” – Heather Digiantomasso – Bethany Soccer “Ray Jay” – Rachel Johnson – Edmond North Golf “Boss” – Stephanie Agyemang – Bethany Basketball “Rain Man” – Brantlon Ring – Bethany Baseball “Lizard” – Elizabeth Broyles – Blanchard Softball “Box” – Javeion Gray – Carl Albert Basketball “Bo-Jangles” – Bo Bradshaw – Carl Albert Basketball “Jack-in-the-Box” – Jack Ranch – Carl Albert Soccer “Davebot” – David Parrett – Edmond Memorial Baseball “Emmi” – Emerald Scott – Edmond Memorial Track “Anneward” – Annie Hays – Edmond North Tennis “Thun-Thun” – Rachel Thun – Edmond Santa Fe Soccer “Robo” – Blake Robberson – Edmond Santa Fe Baseball “Big Burly” – Matt McDowell – Ed. Santa Fe Baseball “D-Bo” – Arielle Cooper – Edmond Santa Fe Basketball “Dr. Z” – Daniel Zowisza – Harrah Swimming “Bug” – Katie Weldon – Harrah Swimming “Squeakers” – Naomi Moses – Harrah Swimming “Bowk” – Nathan Bowker – Heritage Hall Baseball “Pooksie” – Blake Estep – Jones Baseball “Iceman” – Drew Ison – Edmond Santa Fe Golf “Flash” – Timothy Winston – Millwood Track “Sticky Hands” – Luke Jones – Norman North Baseball “Scooter” – Imond Robinson – Norman Track “Mr. Wonderful” – Cade Boade – Minco Baseball “Slumdog” – Nick Sleem – Putnam City North Baseball “Ice Cream Man” – Hunter Guarnera – Southmoore Baseball VYPE’s 2012 Nickname of the Year “Mark the Shark AKA The Tiny Hippo” – Mark Briscoe – Carl Albert Soccer

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“Never give up and take the negative energy and use it as positive energy.”

– Kaytlynn Maxwell – Blanchard Slowpitch Softball “Enjoy every moment of every day because you never know what life might throw at you.” – Angelica Daggs – Carl Albert Soccer “Don’t believe the critics!” – Jared Price – Carl Albert Basketball “Believe in yourself because God believes in you the most.” – Sydney Hill – Edmond Memorial Basketball “Don’t eat that!” – Weston Tranckino (Robert Stout) “I’m the President of the Ping-Pong Club.” – Jason Bertels – Mount St. Mary Baseball

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Harrah Swimming

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TALLEST & shortest Players at Media Day 6-foot-8 – Max Atteberry – Washington Basketball 4-foot-8 – Lizzy Ellyson – Piedmont Swimming

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Yukon Soccer

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Top 5 Most Popular T.V. Shows

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McGuinness Golf

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Edmond North Track

Ed. Memorial Track

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Midwest City Baseball

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Carson Osborne is a senior at Norman High School where she plays varsity fastpitch and slowpitch softball. On the field Osborne plays the outfield and catcher positions. She has decided to continue her playing career by signing with Mid America Christian.

Head coach Tim Gonzales has the team ready for the spring season and is looking like one of the top teams in the state.

Joe Osborne is a graduate of U.S. Grant High School where he played several sports. Joe has coached girl’s softball in the past.

Will his knowledge be enough to defeat coach Gonzales? Lets find out in this months Triple Play.

Carson Osborne Norman Softball

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Joe Osborne Carson 's Dad

What is Carson 's favorite subject in school?

Psychology

English

Creative writing

What is Carson 's favorite pre-game or post game meal?

Gatorade and a hotdog

Canes Chicken

Jello, apple and water

If Carson was trapped on a deserted island what is one thing she would have with her?

A bed

Cell phone

Cell phone

Is Carson the class clown or class president?

Class President

Class President

Class President

Is Carson's Bedroom: Work of art, disaster or Area 51?

Area 51

Work of art

Area 51

If Carson couldn't play basketball what would should do?

Play basketball

Think and make a plan

Read books and write

Does Carson do her homework: Last minute, every night, always late?

Last minute

Every night

Every night

What reality TV show could Carson Win?

Big Brother

Big Brother

Big Brother

When Carson is with her best friend it's: Superbad, Southpark, Big Bang Theory?

Big Bang Theory

Big Bang Theory

Big Bang Theory

What actor would play Theresa in a movie?

Raven Simone

Mad professor

Raven Simone

3 Correct Out of 10 C'Mon Coach.

5 Correct Out of 10 Mom Still Has Game!

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Bethany High School Team Lives “Life of An Athlete”

By Kira Roberts,

Several weeks ago the girl’s soccer team at Bethany High School completed the online Oklahoma Life of an Athlete course. (www.okloa.org). OKLOA is a FREE program offered to Oklahoma schools and universities through the FATE (Fighting Addiction Through Education). OKLOA includes both dynamic, interactive online training for athletes about the impact of alcohol and other drugs on athletic performance.

The Bethany girl’s soccer coach, Angie Kelley, and her assistant saw a presentation

by FATE representatives delivered to Bethany coaches on, January 16th and decided, right then, to introduce it to their team.

“We know there are negative influences at our school and we wanted to encourage our players to make positive, healthy choices.

Our motivation is not only to have the most successful season possible, but also to help them make good choices as they finish high school, go to college, and start careers and families. It was important enough for us that we took a day of practice time to watch the online course together,” Kelley said.

After completing the program, the team submitted their comments: •“It was inspirational.

•“I really liked it because it made me even more aware of the consequences (of drinking or doing drugs).”

•“I thought it was an outstanding program. I thought I knew everything about drugs and such, but I guess I was wrong.”

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You have to eat healthy and not do drugs, and I feel like they are sending out that message very well.”

•“I thought it was very interesting and educational.”

Coach Kelley said, “I don’t think most of us realized how even one night of drinking can greatly reverse the work from training. I thought it was good to not only emphasize avoiding negative behaviors, but also include more positive behaviors in our lives.

The day after the team took the course, two of Kelley’s senior players took up the “Chamberlain Challenge” by preparing a “contract” for team members to sign. It read: “You need to ask yourself…do you want one night of passion, or a lifetime of pain?

We, the Bethany High School 2012 Soccer Team, hereby commit to giving up drugs, alcohol, and other harmful substances. We promise to keep one another accountable and will think of the team before we think of ourselves. We know that our individual actions affect every member of the team and are now committed to making this team a drug-free program. If not struggling with drug abuse, I volunteer to give up an additional unhealthy habit.”

The girls’ goal is to make it to state.

The only team from Bethany to win state in recent years was Chamberlain’s football team; this helped team members see the strong connection between healthy lifestyles and athletic success, according to

Kelley. The team plans on forming small accountability groups so that players can check up on each other on their pledge.

In a few weeks, the players will all sport FATE wristbands in their school colors.

As they continue to hold each other accountable and follow their pledges, they are not only impacting themselves and their teammates, but are also affecting the whole student body by inspiring others live substance free. The Bethany High School girl’s soccer team has set an example for the other sports teams at their school and will encourage them to participate in the program as well.

The Oklahoma Life of An Athlete program is offered free to all high schools and colleges in Oklahoma and has been endorsed by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, The Oklahoma Coaches Association, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Oklahoma Trainers’ Association and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. For more information go to www.okloa.org or to the website of FATE, www.fate.org.

“As a competitor, you don’t want to give your opponent any kind of edge; but if you use alcohol or other drugs you’re giving your competitor that edge. Using alcohol or drugs affects your performance not just that day, or the day after, or the day after that, but can affect your performance for up to two weeks!”

Gerald McCoy, Defensive Tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former Oklahoma Sooner

Oklahoma Life of An Athlete is a free substance abuse prevention program offered to Oklahoma high schools and colleges. For more information, contact Jared Mitchell or Jim Priest at 405.600.1926, or email jared@changeyourfate.org or jim@changeyourfate.org

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Rashaun Woods

By Austin Chadwick

The former Millwood and Oklahoma State great is back in Oklahoma City doing what he loves.

fisher’s own Curtis Lofton, he has done it all. “I am blessed High school football in Oklahoma is very special to those

By Austin Chadwick with the opportunities I have been given to play professionwho compete on Friday nights. Of course some would say ally,” said Lofton. “No matter how successful I, am I have to that Saturdays in Norman, Oklahoma are just as special. was drafted ashaun Woods, thethe mostcase prolific perceiver in Oklahoma say that it all started in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Nothing beats Then others might make that nothing beats the NFL Woods

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cule amount get a chance to play on Sundays. But for King“Millwood has a long tradition of being able to produce D-1 caliber athletes,” said Woods. Speaking of this year’s talent at Millwood, Woods said, “We have some good ones this year.”

Keeping it in the family, Woods and brother D’Juan lit up the scoreboard for Millwood from ‘97-’03. Tremain Swindall, older brother of Brandon, was also in the line of greats with Tennessee Volunteer Gerald Jones and Cameron Sanders.

versity and excelled for the Sooners from 2005-2007. In

Woods alwayswas wanted to coach now is back home doing of the 2007,has Lofton named theand Big 12heDefensive Player what he loves. “Coaching is something that I always knew I would do,” Year and was a consensus All-American. Even in the 2007 Woods said. “I was either going to play or coach and if playing didn’t Bigout 12or Championship Lofton by picking work I was done with game, my career, I was contributed set on coaching.”

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Oklahoma State, the Woods family is a mainstay in Millwood and Oklahoma high school football history. Though Rashaun was not a state champion in high school, he helped the groundwork for hisUniLofton continued on to fulfill hislay dream at Oklahoma brothers to help the Falcons to three titles from 2000-2002.

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Denver and San Diego before ending his a stellar career with the Yellowjackets. He Lofton enjoyed professional career in started three years the CFL. Now Woods is and tallied for over 500 tackles in his back at Millwood and career. In 2003, Lofton led Kingfisher to the state title as a juexcited about the crop andthat in 2004, ofnior receivers the the Yellowjackets were semifinalists while Lofton was a consensus All-Stater and All-American. What Falcons possess.

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Tulsa Union completes 29-0 season with dramatic one-point win over defending champ Edmond Memorial

By LynnJacobsen

6A Boys

Senior Sedrick Johnson JC Hartzler knew time was running out on the Redskins’ undefeated season.

So the Union senior amped up his game, scoring all nine of his points in the second half to the top-ranked Redskins from a ninepoint deficit and the win, 37-36 over No. 2 Edmond Memorial.

First, the Redskins had to break the Bulldogs’ stall game. “We knew we had to get up and pressure because they were going to stall,” Johnson said. “We got the ball and made plays. Coach (Rudy) Garcia told me I had to

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attack. That’s what I did.”

The win gives Union an undefeated season at 29-0. “It’s awesome,” Garcia said immediately after the game. “No one’s done it. It’s history.

These guys have been a team of destiny all year long. We got behind in some games and always fought back. We had a will to win.”

Edmond Memorial (26-2) went to the stall game in the third period, sporting a 24-17 cushion. But Union continued to chip away, taking the lead for good on Yuri Hager’s free throw with 2:16 remaining. The Redskin center finished with a team-high 12 points.

A Mabee Center crowd of 7,000 saw Edmond Memorial bolt out to an early lead. But the stall game seemed to have an opposite effect as Union patiently waited for its scoring opportunities. Johnson and J.C. Hartzler finished with nine and seven points, respectively.

James Woodard

After Jordan Woodard scored to cut Union’s lead top 36-35, Hartzler hit a free throw with 17 seconds remaining to make it 37-35.

But James Woodard was fouled on the opposite end. He missed the first but hit the second. Edmond Memorial got one last chance but Jordan Woodard’s shot banked off the rim.

6A Boys QUARTERFINALS Edison 56, Putnam City 53 Edmond Memorial 57, Bixby 49 Edmond Santa Fe 47, Bartlesville 43 Union 47, Lawton Ike 40 SEMIFINALS Edmond Memorial 54, Edison 47 Union 53, Edmond Santa Fe 40 FINAL Union 37, Edmond Memorial 36

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Edmond Santa Fe’s Courtney Walker did what she has done so many times this season – take over a ball game in the second half.

“It means a lot winning back-to-back,” Walker said. “We put the work in for two years, working hard every day. So, it’s good to finish it off with another championship.”

The Texas A&M signee scored 16 of her teamhigh 22 points after intermission to lead Santa Fe to its second consecutive Class 6A Girls Basketball State Championship Saturday at the Mabee Center.

“We try to get Courtney the ball and let her create her stuff,” Santa Fe coach Paul Bass said.

“We feed off that. Her blocked shot at the end was NBA style. She got up and blocked the best player on their team then went and got the ball.

Jenny Roy

Who does that? She’s the best player in the state of Oklahoma. Texas A&M is getting one of the best players.

“When it’s crunch time and a close game, the ball is going to be in her hands. We’re 28-0 and back-to-back state champions and with her we have two golds. You can’t beat that.”

It was clear the Wolves wanted the ball in Walker’s hands in the second half and she did not disappoint. Her block with 6.3 seconds remaining sealed the victory over fourth ranked Edmond Memorial 44-41.

Alie Decker and Alyssa Hand led the Bulldogs with 14 and 10 points, respectively.

Edmond Memorial led 21-19 at intermission but scored just seven points in the third stanza.

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the fourth period, closing to within one, 40-39, on a pair of free throws by Hand. But Courtney Walker Santa Fe closed out the game on a 6-2 run for the title.

6A Girls QUARTERFINALS Edmond Santa Fe 57, Union 28 Midwest City 50, Muskogee 34 Sapulpa 65, Mustang 36 Edmond Memorial 70, Jenks 54 SEMIFINALS Edmond Santa Fe 49, Midwest City 46, OT Edmond Memorial 46, Sapulpa 34 FINAL Edmond Santa Fe 44, Edmond Memorial 41

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5A Boys Edmond Fans

Matthew Christiansen said Oklahoma City McGuinness had a sour taste in its mouth after missing out on the state basketball tournament a year ago.

“It was our motivation all year,” said the 6-foot8 center who has signed with San Francisco University. “We wanted this. It’s what we’ve worked for all season.”

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Christiansen registered 12 points, 19 rebounds and six blocked shots as the top-ranked Irish rolled to 54-41 victory in the Class 5A State Championship game at the Mabee Center on Saturday.

Christiansen was joined in double figures by teammates Matthew Ross with 15 points and Joe Edmonds with 13.

Despite drawing double-team coverage all game, East Central senior Kaleb Porter scored a teamhigh 15 points. Stanyon Taylor added eight points for the Cardinals.

“Our motto was unfinished business,” Coach Tondrell Durham said. “We got what we needed.

We got it done. I’m proud of our guys.”

5A Boys QUARTERFINALS Guthrie 50, Del City 47 East Central 70, Ardmore 55 Carl Albert 64, El Reno 55 OKC McGuinness 54, Central 44 SEMIFINALS East Central 53, Guthrie 49 OKC McGuinness 64, Carl Albert 48 FINAL OKC McGuinness 54, East Central 41

Top Tournament Scorers Boys 6A-2A

Jordan Thomas

Madison Mercado

Jalisa Benjamin

Stephen Clark, Douglass, 33.0 Quinton Threadgill, Haworth, 25.0 Kaleb Porter, Tulsa East Central, 25.0 Bryce Kippenberger, Hennessey, 24.0 Seth Youngblood, Roland, 21.0 Wayne Jackson, Millwood, 20.0 Ehron Ponds, Tulsa Edison, 17.0 Randy Martinez, Anadarko, 16.3 Austen Harris, Northeast, 15.7 Tyler Melton, Anadarko, 15.3 Darrain Winston, Carl Albert, 14.0 Trevon Threat, Centennial, 12.7

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C.J. Jones, Northeast, 12.6 J.C. Hartzler, Tulsa Union, 12.3 Jordan Woodard, Edmond Memorial, 12.0 Matt Christiansen, McGuinness, 12.0 James Woodard, Edmond Memorial, 11.7 Hayden Grimes, Haworth, 11.0 Yuri Hager, Tulsa Union, 10.7 Matt Ross, McGuinness, 10.3 Damion Parker, Victory Christian, 10.3 DeAngelo Smith, Douglass, 10.0 L.J. Ross, Victory Christian, 9.7 Austin Garner, Centennial, 9.7

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5A Girls

Top-ranked Shawnee weathered a furious second half surge from No. 2 East Central to escape with an unblemished record (29-0) and the Class 5A Girls State Basketball title with a 45-41 victory Saturday night at the Mabee Center.

But the Wolves could not breathe easy until University of Tulsa signee Kelsee Grovey took over the game late, scoring nine of her team’s final 10 points.

The Shawnee senior scored on a fast break and was fouled. She missed the bonus shot but snagged her own miss and put back a follow shot to push the Wolves’ lead to give Shawnee a 39-33 edge.

“This means a lot,” said Grovey. “My freshman year we only won 11 games and now, we are

undefeated. This is the best way to exit my high school career.”

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Still, East Central (26-4) would not go away.

Felecia Achilefu hit a jumper at the 3:12 mark followed by an Ariel Williams basket and two free throws from U’Knique Gaines to pull the Cardinals within two, 41-39 with 29.7 seconds remaining.

5A Girls QUARTERFINALS Carl Albert 33, OKC McGuinness 31, OT Shawnee 56, Claremore 36 McAlester 49, Del City 44 East Central 62, Altus 24 SEMIFINALS Shawnee 34, Carl Albert 29 East Central 65, McAlester 37 FINAL Shawnee 45, East Central 41

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Top Tournament Scorers Girls 6A-2A

Jordan Gorham, Perkins, 23.0 Caitlyn Spurgeon, Vinita, 21.5 Courtney Walker, Edmond Santa Fe, 19.7 Kelsey Barnwell, Kansas, 19.0 Quira Demery, Millwood, 16.7 Teanna Reid, Millwood, 15.0 Kelsey Barnwell, Kansas, 19.0 Quira Demery, Millwood, 16.7 Jalisa Benjamin, Sapulpa, 16.5 Ashley Clark, Midwest City, 16.0 Lakota Beatty, Anadarko, 15.0 Teanna Reid, Millwood, 15.0

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Julia Hill, Fort Gibson, 14.3 Kelsee Grovey, Shawnee, 14.3 Gioya Carter, Carl Albert, 14.0 Felecia Achilefu, Tulsa East Central, 13.3 Uknique Gaines, Tulsa East Central, 12.7 Brooke Watkins, Prague, 11.3 Corbin Coker, Prague, 11.3 Brooke Watkins, Prague, 11.3 Corbin Coker, Prague, 11.3 Jenny Roy, Edmond Memorial, 10.0 Kylie Parker, Anadarko, 9.0 Taylor Cooper, Shawnee, 8.0

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Point guard Stevie Clark dropped 40 points in both the semifinal and championship game to lead OKC Douglass (243) to the championship with a 8653 win over Anadarko.

Clark, a junior, is considered one of the top prospects in the 2013 class. In addition to his back-toback 40-point games at the state tournament, the prolific scorer registered 65 and 51 points in games earlier this season.

“It was great to continue on the tradition,” said Clark. “After many of the guys graduated last year, it was on us to continue to learn to play and be successful.

I developed more into a point guard role and we were able to win it again.”

The three-time state champions outscored three state opponents by 138 points.

Anadarko was paced by Randy Martinez and Tyler Melton and finished a great season but fell

just short. Both averaged over 15 points per game throughout the tournament.

Cascia Hall and Roland reached the semis and also had great seasons. Roland’s Seth Youngblood averaged over 20ppg throughout the tournament.

4A Boys QUARTERFINALS Roland 69, McLain 47 Cascia Hall 49, Vinita 45 Anadarko 58, OKC Marshall 36 OKC Douglass 82, Piedmont 20 SEMIFINALS Anadarko 64, Roland 60 OKC Douglass 86, Cascia Hall 43 FINAL OKC Douglass 86, Anadarko 53

4A Girls

Second-ranked Anadarko tripped up No. 1 Fort Gibson 46-37 to cap off a 29-1 season.

The Warriors had four players in double figures in the championship game, led by freshman Lakota Beatty with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Beatty and Kylie Parker were stellar for the Lady Warriors. “We knew what we needed to do to win,” said Parker, a junior. “Shots weren’t falling for me till the 4th quarter against Fort Gibson, but they did when it counted.”

Caitlyn Spurgeon

The Warriors opened the tournament with a 90-37 rout of OKC Douglass then defeated Vinita 56-43 in the semifinals.

The Fort Gibson Lady Tigers were paced by Julia Hill and had great wins over Piedmont and Perkins-Tryon before being beat

by Anadarko.

Julia Hill

4A Girls QUARTERFINALS Anadarko 90, OKC Douglass 37 Fort Gibson 63, Piedmont 49 Perkins 55, OKC St. Mary 50 Vinita 61, Jay 56 SEMIFINALS Fort Gibson 48, Perkins-Tryon 42 Anadarko 55, Vinita 43 FINAL Anadarko 46, Fort Gibson 37

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3A Boys

OK Centennial successfully defended its 2010 state championship, beating Victory Christian 49-38.

Austin Garner, a sophomore, led the Bison in scoring with 12 and ripped down nine boards. Trevon Threat was a tournament favorite as the junior poured in 38 total points in the tournament.

“To go back-to-back is awesome,” said Garner, who held LJ Ross to three points in the final. “We have a good group coming back next year so it will be interesting to see if we can get back again.”

The Bison (23-8) used a balanced scoring attack in the title game.

OK Centennial

Austin Garner

eked out a double-overtime win over Keys, 50-47, in the opening round and eased past OKC Millwood 51-43 to reach the title game for the second straight year.

Victory had an unbelievable win over Washington in the semifinals. The back-and-fourth contest saw Victory with a 5249 win over the Cal Andrews and Jesse Nixon-led Warriors.

3A Boys QUARTERFINALS Victory 33, Kingfisher 30 Washington Okla. 62, Sperry 59 OKC Centennial 50, Keys 47, 2OT OKC Millwood 74, Haskell 62 SEMIFINALS Centennial 51, OKC Millwood 43 Victory 52, Washington Okla. 49 FINAL OKC Centennial 49, Victory 38

3A Girls

Oklahoma City Millwood has played in the state championship game every year since 2008.

But after winning that third title overall in 2008, the Falcons

were runners-up the last three seasons.

Wayne Jackson

Millwood grabbed a quick lead then had to fend off a late surge

by No. 2 Prague for a 64-50 victory. For Quira Demery and Treanna Reid, this year’s title was a family affair. Each had sisters on the 2008 title squad.

Demery paced the fourth-ranked Falcons with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

L.J. Ross

Prague was led by Corbin Coker and Brooke Watkins and finished the season 28-1.

3A Girls QUARTERFINALS Prague 62, Verdigris 45 OKC Millwood 61, Adair 60 Sulphur 45, Salina 43 Kansas 54, Chandler 47 SEMIFINALS Prague 47, Sulphur 36 OKC Millwood 51, Kansas 48 FINAL OKC Millwood 64, Prague 50

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2A Boys

2A Girls

After some unfinished business in 2011, OKC Northeast rolled to a 73-45 victory over Haworth to capture the 2A title. C.J. Jones and Caleb Crayton combined for 23 points overall to break open a close game in the third period.

It was the best of both worlds for state champion Fairview.

Not only did the Yellow Jackets capture the 2A girls state title, they also avenged a loss in the area finals to runner-up OKC Northeast with the 38-36 victory.

Northeast’s title run included a 75-49 win over Oktaha in the quarterfinals and a 62-36 victory over Preston.

2A Boys QUARTERFINALS OKC Northeast 75, Oktaha 49 Preston 63, Carnegie 30 Hennessey 52, Watonga 49 Haworth 75, Pioneer 66 SEMIFINALS OKC Northeast 67, Preston 36 Haworth 67, Hennessey 58 FINAL OKC Northeast 73, Haworth 45

Senior Kori Fast scored 10 second half points en route to a team-high 12 and the title.

2A Girls QUARTERFINALS Prague 62, Verdigris 45 OKC Millwood 61, Adair 60 Sulphur 45, Salina 43 Kansas 54, Chandler 47 SEMIFINALS Prague 47, Sulphur 36 OKC Millwood 51, Kansas 48 FINAL OKC Millwood 64, Prague 50

6A Courtney Walker – Edmond Santa Fe Alie Decker – Edmond Memorial J.C. Hartzler – Union James Woodard – Edmond Memorial Jordan Woodard – Edmond Memorial 5A Matt Christiansen – Bishop McGuinness Joe Edmonds – Bishop McGuinness Kate Andrews – Bishop McGuinness Taylor Cooper – Shawnee Caitlyn Ramirez – Shawnee Kelsee Grovey – Shawnee U’Knique Gaines – East Central 4A Stephen Clark – Douglass Lakota Beatty – Anadarko Jodi Glover – Fort Gibson Jordan Hill – Fort Gibson 3A L.J. Ross – Victory Christian 2A Caleb Crayton – Northeast Quinton Threadgill – Haworth

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Top-ranked Cheyenne-Reydon survived a semi-final scare from sixth-ranked Weleetka to capture the Class A state title with a 51-30 victory over No. 10 Merritt in the championship game.

The title was the fifth for head coach Brad Thrash. It was a family affair with youngest son Austin leading the team in scoring over the three-day tournament and older son Dane an assistant on the staff. Austin Thrash scored 56 points, 25 in the championship game.

“We did not play that well leading up to the state championship games, but the kids worked very hard and played the best when it counted,” said coach Brad Thrash. “We knew we were going to be in a dogfight this year and we responded well, toughed it out, and pulled through.”

Cheyenne-Reydon ended the 2012 season on a 20-game win streak. The team’s only losses this season game against Class

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B two-time state champion Forgan, 57-39, and a two-point loss to Class B fifth-ranked Hammon, 42-40.

A Boys Quarterfinals Weleetka 64, Glencoe 52 Merritt 52, Velma-Alma 50 Cheyenne 56, Sterling 49 Okarche 59, Wright City 47 Semifinals Cheyenne 26, Weleetka 25, OT Merritt 50, Okarche 39 Final Cheyenne 51, Merritt 30

A Girls

Eighth-ranked Frontier (257) captured its third state championship and first since 2005 with a 53-45 victory over No. 6 Okarche. The Mustangs held all three state tournament opponents to less than 50 points.

Frontier was led by sophomore forward Marissa Goodman, who scored 71. Senior teammates Jalissa Gum and Darrian Black contributed 41 and 31 points each.

“Those seniors are something special,” said Frontier coach Clay Stephens. “We tried to make it a simple game and we did a great job in doing the little things right to get us a state title.”

The Mustangs were 12-7 before rattling off 13 consecutive victories in 2012.

The Okarche girls were led by Kenadey Grellner and Brook Edwards. The Lady Warriors were strong, but fell just short.

“I am very proud of our girls,” said coach Cherie Myers. “We fell a little short, but their resolve and ability to keep fighting was great.”

A Girls Quarterfinals Okarche 48, Stonewall 36 Chattanooga 33, Seiling 27 Frontier 52, Kiowa 48 Copan 62, Turner 40 Semifinals Okarche 42, Chattanooga 39 Frontier 54, Copan 35 Final Frontier 53, Okarche 45

Kori Barrios

B Boys

Top-ranked Forgan successfully defended its 2011 state title to become the third boys team to repeat as champions in 2012, joining OKC Douglass and OK Centennial.

And they did it in convincing fashion. The Bulldogs almost doubled up No. 2 Arnett 73-39 to finish 29-1 this season. The only loss this season was a 60-47 setback against 6A Union 60-47 in the finals of the Tournament of Champions. Of the team’s 29 victories, 22 were decided by 30 points or more.

Twins Rhett and Ryan Radcliff accounted for 44 percent of the team’s scoring with a combined 88 points in three games.

“We are very proud of our team and what we were able to do,” said Rhett. “We have great coaches and we couldn’t ask for more. Our community is great

and we are excited to bring another trophy back to Forgan.”

B Boys Quarterfinals Kinta 56, Varnum 49 Lomega 54, Burlington 29 Arnett 79, Fargo 36 Forgan 71, Hammon 39 Semifinals Forgan 56, Lomega 28 Arnett 50, Kinta 45 Final Forgan 73, Arnett 39

B Girls

Second-ranked Lomega scored just nine points in the first period then surged ahead with a strong second half to upset No. 1 Hammon 49-44 in the championship game.

Ashley Lagasse scored 24 in the Raiders’ opening round win over Corn Bible then added 10 in the victory over Balko. In the finals, she finished with a game-high 25. Teammate Taylor Mendell

scored 50 points over three days, including 25 against Balko in the semifinals.

Ashley LaGasse

Lomega’s lone loss (30-1) came against Class A runner-up Okarche, 67-47 in the eighth game of the season. The Raiders went on to win their final 23 games.

B Girls Quarterfinals Red Oak 49, Timberlake 44 Hammon 56, Arnett 41 Lomega 65, Corn Bible 45 Balko 42, Deer Creek-Lamont 39 Semifinals Hammon 50, Red Oak 31 Lomega 65, Balko 46 Final Lomega 49, Hammon 44

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6A Girls

Edmond North won three events including both the 200 medley relay and the 200 freestyle relay to capture its second consecutive team title with 347.2 points.

Jenks was a distant second at 262 followed

by Union in third place (207 points), Enid in fourth (196) and Edmond Memorial fifth (172).

Erin Beu Owasso

Ally Robertson picked up an individual medal in the 200 individual medley (2:06.55) for the Huskies.

Erin Beu became the first Owasso swimmer to win a state title, winning the 50 freestyle (24.45) and the 100 butterfly (57.82). Owasso finished ninth as a team.

Conner St. John Piedmont

Erin is our first girls state champion in swimming,” Owasso coach Susan Barnett.

“What’s interesting about our team is we don’t have a pool. We travel to Claremore every day to swim. We have very dedicated

swimmers. I knew Erin had a chance to win a couple of events.”

Broken Arrow’s Breonna Barker won the 100 freestyle (52.22) while Jenks’ Montana Gaffney captured the 500 freestyle (5:10.38).

Kimmie Reneau, of Westmoore, edged out Robertson for the 100 backstroke title, winning with a time of 59.55. Heritage Hall’s Avery Niemann finished just ahead of Barker to take the 200 freestyle in 1:53.51.

6A Boys

Eastman Holloway set state records in the 200- and 500-meter freestyle events to lead Union to its first-ever state title. Holloway, who has signed a scholarship with SMU, swam the 200 freestyle in 1:39.66, eclipsing his previous best of 1:39.99. His 4:30.30 time in the 500-meter freestyle shattered the previous state mark of 4:31.31 set by Westmoore’s Sean Smith in 2000.

Holloway capped off his stellar high school

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career going 8-for-8 in state tournament events. “I am an eight-time state champion and made All-American in six events,” Holloway told the Tulsa World.

Chase Davis also took home an individual medal for Union, winning the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:52.56.

Fifteen of the 19 swimmers for Union scored in the meet.

Bartlesville finished second with 243 points followed by Edmond North in third (238), Jenks fourth (230) and Norman North in fifth (180).

Bartlesville’s Trevor Rietfors won a pair of titles in the 50 freestyle (21.23) and the 100 breaststroke (57.01). Teammate Colton Krause won the 100 butterfly with a time of 50.34.

5A Girls

Fort Gibson successfully defended its 2011 title, cruising to another title with 276 team points. Stillwater finished second with 265. Harrah was third at 165 followed by a two-way tie between Bixby and Kingfisher in fourth place with 144 points apiece.

The Lady Tigers won both the 200 medley relay and the 200 free relay. Leslie White and Hanna Cantrell picked up individual medals in the 100 breaststroke (1:09.78) and the 50 freestyle (25.68), respectively.

Newcastle’s Jessi Hildebrand won a pair of events. She recorded the best time in the 100 butterfly (58.86) and the 500 freestyle (5:09.17), the latter being a new state record.

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Bixby picked up its second state title in four years with a dominating performance, finishing with 375 points. The Spartans won four events including the 200 medley relay, 200 free relay and the 400 free relay.

They set a new state record in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:21.35.

Josh Deibert Bixby

Lee Bryan took individual honors in the 100 backstroke (57.08) for the Spartans.

Harrah finished a distant second with 319 points followed by Altus in third place at 154 points, Bishop McGuinness in fourth with 141 with Booker T. Washington, Kingfisher and Duncan tying for fifth place with 130 points.

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Miami’s Khyle Hill won two events, the 50 freestyle (21.15) and the 100 butterfly, setting a state record time of 52.25.

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6A

After losing the dual state title to Union the week before, Broken Arrow captured its third straight team title in late February. The Tigers crowned state champions at 106 pounds in Markus Simmons and Chase Ferman at 138 pounds.

Broken Arrow trailed after the first day but rebounded on the tournament’s final day to finish with 122.5 points. Union was second with 108 followed by Stillwater (82), Edmond North (54.50) and Sapulpa (48).

Aaron Hane Piedmont

The Redskins crowned three individual champions in Josh Walker at 120 pounds and brothers Brian and Kyle Crutchmer at 132 and 170 pounds, respectively.

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Kyle Crutchmer, who will wrestle for Oklahoma State next season, finished his senior season 48-0. Brian’s 7-4 decision over Sapulpa’s Shea Conley gave him his first state title.

Stillwater crowned three champions in Joe Smith (113), Paul Wilson (220) and Travis Morgan (285).

Other state champions included Jenks’ Austin Eades (152 pounds), Ponca City’s Shelby Krout (182), Southmoore’s Nathan Marek (170) and Sapulpa’s Caleb Cotter (195).

5A

Davion Jeffries (106), Gary Wayne Harding (126), Dylan Helm (132) and Will Steltzien (138) all won individual titles to lead Collinsville to a repeat title in Class 5A.

The Cardinals cruised to a comfortable victory, scoring 124 points. Altus was second at 79 points. Rounding out the top five was Edmond Deer Creek in third place (77) followed by Guthrie (71) and Claremore (69).

Claremore’s Calib Freeman finished his prep career as a four-time champion after a 3-2 win over Miami’s Eli Hale at 120 pounds. Teammate Gunnar Woodburn edged out Collinsville's Moody, 3-2, to win the 113-pound title.

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Jeffries’ victory was the first for the freshman while Harding, Helm and Steltzien were all repeat champions.

Collinsville also was the repeat champion in dual state.

4A

Led by state champions Gunnar Laffoon at 120, Zachary Beard at 170 and Nathan Jackson at 285, Tuttle easily captured the Class 4A title. Cushing was second with 96 points. Cascia Hall, with Kyle Driscoll winning the 152-pound category, finished tied for third in team standings with Sallisaw. Each team scored 65 points. Catoosa rounded out the top five, finishing with 50 points.

Locust Grove’s Cub Yeager took the 113-pound title and Poteau’s Tyler Tustin went home the 132-pound champion.

Cushing crowned a trio of titlists in Daniel Hood (106), Kyle Knight (138) and Gage Stallworth (160).

Piedmont’s Aaron Hane claimed the 126-pound title with a 7-4 decision over Ryan Clevenger from Catoosa Sallisaw’s Jadon Davenport won the

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195-pound title and Stilwell’s Logan Byrd won the 220-pound category.

3A

After taking a first-day lead in the Class 3A state tournament, Blackwell controlled its own destiny, and ended Perry’s eight-year stranglehold on Class 3A. Blackwell finished with 150 points. Perry finished with 112 points.

“It was our tournament to win or lose,” Blackwell coach E.J. Edgar told the Tulsa World afterwards. “They (Perry) are the greatest high school dynasty in the country and it means a lot to us.”

Newkirk finished third with 86 points. Vian was next with 79 points followed by Berryhill in fifth place with 74.

Connor Cline (113) and Cole Courtney (152) won individual honors for Blackwell.

Perry also recorded a pair of state champions in Jamaree Swan (120) and Matt Manley (126). Other area state champions included Berryhill’s Davey Dolan (138) and Pawhuska’s Cameron Kirk (145).

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Brad Quy – Norman Naresh Naik – Edmond Memorial Zac Cook – Edmond Memorial Tomas Elder – Norman North Justin Wu – Norman North Sean Simpson – Edmond North Garrett Duncan – Edmond North Brandon Le – Edmond Santa Fe

Preston Selby – Harding Prep Riley Bunyard – Harrah Mason Hancock – Harrah William Fifield – Harrah David Heise – Harrah Conner St John – Piedmont Mark Roselius – Shawnee Andy Stewart – Duncan

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Small School Girls

Avery Nieman – Heritage Hall Kimmie Reneau – Westmoore Ally Robertson – Edmond North Abbie Imes – Edmond North Ann-Marie Stowe – Edmond North Megan Snelling – Edmond North Annah Baykal – Edmond Memorial Dovie Rayburn – Norman North VYPEOK.COM

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Chelsea Ye – Classen Chandler Wells – Classen Kasey Rein – Piedmont Jessi Hildebrand – Newcastle Courtney Nichols – Harrah Taylor Bourlon – Harrah Paris Van Dyne – Shawnee Karen Chao – Lawton Mac

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Daniel Hood – Cushing Zac Damico - Southmoore Jamaree Swan – Perry Matt Manley – Perry Aaron Guery – Western Heights Kyle Knight – Cushing Cole Pacheco – Deer Creek Chad Draper – Deer Creek Nathan Marek – Southmoore Zachary Beard – Tuttle Nolan Boyd – Deer Creek Ethan Walker – Heritage Hall Jacoby Brown – Chickasha Nathan Jackson – Tuttle

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Markwae Sanders – Duncan Boo Lewallen – Yukon Gunner Laffoon – Tuttle Kyle Garcia – Choctaw Jemuel Duran – Southeast Dakota Head – Tuttle Levi Berry – Tuttle Sterling Hawkins – Tuttle Gage Stallworth – Cushing Lance Dixon – Edmond North Michael Tiffin – McLoud Joel Dixon – Edmond North Landry Chappell – Guthrie John Davison – Guthrie

2nd Team

Jordan Woodard – Edmond Memorial Ronnie Boyce – Putnam City Joe Edmonds – McGuinness Omega Harris – Putnam City West Garrett Hermanski – Deer Creek

Small School Boys Basketball - 1st Team Stephen Clark – Douglass Austen Harris – Northeast Caleb Crayton – Northeast Garrett McGrady – Bethany Cal Andrews – Washington

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DeAngelo Smith – Douglass Allonzo Trier – OKC Storm Austin Garner – Centennial Trevon Threat – Centennial Wayne Jackson – Millwood

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James Woodard – Edmond Memorial Matt Christiansen – McGuinness David Bush – Putnam City Joe Summers – Putnam City North Carlbe Ervin – Carl Albert

Large School Girls Basketball - 1st Team Courtney Walker – Edmond Santa Fe Alie Decker – Edmond Memorial Ashley Clark – Midwest City Kelsee Grovey – Shawnee Gioya Carter – Carl Albert

2nd Team

Toni Smith – Del City Taylor Cooper – Shawnee Elyse Hight – McGuinness Whitney Dunn – Mustang Bri Kuestersteffen – Norman North

Small School Girls Basketball - 1st Team Quira Demery – Millwood Shayla Williams – Northeast Erika Wakefield – Heritage Hall T’era Williams - Douglass Kylie Boggess – Piedmont

2nd Team

Teanna Reid – Millwood Jordan Murphy – McLoud Rachel Butler – Community Christian Kristen Hendrix – Community Christian Cheron Lewis – Cushing

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Davion Jefferies – Collinsville Gunnar Woodburn – Claremore Josh Walker – Union Gary Wayne Harding – Collinsville Brian Crutchmer – Union Chase Ferman – Broken Arrow Tim Hamilton – Bartlesville Kyle Driscoll – Cascia Hall Kyle Ash – Union Kyle Crutchmer – Union Max Sinor – Catoosa Caleb Cotter – Sapulpa Paul Wilson – Stillwater Travis Morgan – Stillwater

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Eastman Holloway – Union Chase Davis – Union Trevor Rietfors – Bartlesville Colton Krause – Bartlesville Kyle Thomas – Bartlesville Austin Bryant – Bartlesville Jake Burris – Jenks Shea Bielby – Broken Arrow

Khyle Hill – Miami Bryan Lee – Bixby Josh Deibert – Bixby Karis Reavis – Bixby Dustin Weatherford – Bixby Robbie Anderson – Bixby Brendan Dolan – Bishop Kelley Alex Smith – Pryor

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Markus Simmons – Broken Arrow Cub Yeager – Locust Grove Calib Freeman – Claremore Ryan Clevenger – Catoosa Dylan Helm – Collinsville Davey Dolan – Berryhill Aaron Gillman – Skiatook Austin Eades – Jenks Zack Dobbins – Coweta Zach Buntin – Mannford Blace Walser – Union Kolbi Phillips – Vinita Hunter Hart – Cascia Hall Turner Chesbro – Cascia Hall

Large School Girls Basketball - 1st Team

Juwan Parker – Booker T. Washington C.J. Cole – Sperry J.C. Hartzler – Union Sedrick Johnson – Union Jakob Hartsock – Bartlesville

Felecia Achilefu – East Central U’Knique Gaines – East Central Jessica Washington – Jenks Jalisa Benjamin – Sapulpa Christina Devers – Bixby

2nd Team

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Josh Barrett – Sand Springs Kaleb Porter – East Central Ehron Ponds – Edison Jordan Huffman – Broken Arrow Austin Wright – Bixby

Shelbie Kirby – Collinsville Taylor Koelsch – Owasso Miranda Taylor – Claremore Paige Wilson – Bartlesville Kori Smith – Hale

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Jake Bullard – Vinita Logan Scott – Caney Valley Johnathon Buckley – Kellyville LJ Ross – Victory Christian Trey Slate – Gore

Caitlyn Spurgeon – Vinita Kelsey Barnwell – Kansas Shannon Hough – Green Country Taylor Harris – Kiefer Liesl Spoerl – Cascia Hall

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2nd Team

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Felecia Achilefu East Central

Cheyenne Been – Dewar Lindsay Newberry – Mounds Danielle Bear – Henryetta Casey Miller – Beggs Taylor McElhaney – Oologah

Juwan Parker BTW Ehron Ponds Edison

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Thomas Bacon – Kiefer Brett Price – Sequoyah Claremore Lonnie Tharp – Chelsea Dedric Cherry – Rogers JC Burger – Summit Christian

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What Students Should Know Before Going to College You’re a senior in high school, you just received your acceptance letter in the mail from a college or university you wanted to attend. It is everything you hoped for, but then you think, ‘Am I prepared?’

The following are good ideas to keep in mind before you start your college experience: • Talk with the financial aid office.

The majority of college students receive some form of assistance. Be sure to visit the financial aid office to see about financial aid, including possible grants or scholarships. Check the deadlines for scholarship applications.

• Create a schedule that is right for you and go to class. Did you know that in college you build your own class schedule?

You don’t have to go to class every day from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. If you are not a morning person, don’t sign up to take a class at 8:00 am – instead build a class schedule that fits you. Once you create your class schedule, make sure you stick with it and go to class.

• Ask for help. Help is available in college, but you have to ask for it. Every college campus has student resources designed to help you. From tutoring to personal counseling, help is available. For instance at Rose State College there is a Student Success Center designed to connect students with all the resources available on campus.

• Make smart choices. One of the best things about college is that you will be treated like an adult. No one will call you if you don’t show up for class. You are responsible for every decision you make – accept this new freedom by making smart M Ochoices.

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Alex Hackerott

Sand Springs High School How long have you been involved in FCA? Who influenced you to join?

I’ve been in FCA for a year now.

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

FCA, and being a Christian in general, has had a huge impact in my life. On the field, I know that God is always with me and that helps give me peace at mind when I’m pitching. Off the field, FCA helps me stay on track in my walk with Christ.

We have FCA on Wednesday’s. So if I’m ever struggling with something or slacking off in what I should be doing for God, FCA is there in the middle of the week, helping me get back on track and remembering that everything I do should be for God. How has your beliefs helped you as an athlete?

My beliefs have let me humble myself and know I’m not the one who got myself where I’m at. I worship God and thank him for every accomplishment that I have made.

What is your favorite bible verse and why?

“God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble.”

James 4:6. This is my favorite verse because I think it’s extremely important to be humble with what you have been given and never take it for granted.

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

In FCA, we try to invite anyone we can to join and hopefully hear the word of God. Being a Christian means more than just believing in God and Jesus though. You also need to spread God’s word however you can so others can know Him too.

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He says winning the Regional Championship in his sophomore season has been the highlight of his high school career to this point, but hopes to build on that in the upcoming season.

Kuwitzky is also on the Norman North Student Council, carries a 3.95 GPA and is a worship leader for a youth group at Bethel Baptist Church. Norman North Baseball coach Bryan Aylor said Kuwitzky is one who leads by example and, “He embodies everything you would want a young athlete to be.”

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