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A letter from Austin Chadwick

2011-2012 A Year to Remember

2010-2011 Collector’s Edition What a year in high school sports and for graduating seniors in the Class of 2011.

VYPE has combined Eastern Oklahoma and Central Oklahoma in one jumbo-sized year-end wrap up. Take a look back at each month for some of the highlights that helped to make 2010-11 one of the greatest years in high school athletics.

Congratulations are in order for all those who competed at such a high level this year in Oklahoma. Statewide, 2012 was an unforgettable year. To pay tribute, we give our readers the June Year-End Special Issue. You will see more photos in this magazine than ever before. Capturing moments is what we do and all of our VYPE Oklahoma photographers were fantastic in getting the best photos throughout the year.

We go through a month-by-month breakdown of the 2011-2012 school year and all the accomplishments and highlights that came with it. Every single sport is covered and we are excited to publish some of the best photos of the year as well as some photos that have yet to be published.

Thank you to all the coaches, athletes, parents, and communities for giving us so much. We wish all the 2012 seniors the best of luck in all their endeavors and we look forward to seeing the underclassmen return for an even better 2012-2013 year.

Also, if there is ever anything that needs to be brought to our attention or anything that our readers disagree or agree with, we want your feedback. You can reach me personally at Austin.

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The Last of the First

Southmoore Baseball Passes the Torch

By Steve Marshall

For some of the seniors on the Southmoore baseball team it will feel like they will truly be passing the torch.

They will always be known as “The Last of the first.”

Southmoore High School opened in 2008. So without many upperclassmen to count on, it was going to be up to some of the youngsters to grow up quickly . A great opportunity for some valuable varsity action immediately as a freshman, with some of the bumps in the road expected with a group so young.

Center fielder and pitcher Stephen Stacy remembers a Spring-Break road trip as a Freshman. “We took a trip over spring break to Alabama the first year (pause) and it’s were we got our first win actually, but we had a real cool time,” he said. “I wish we could’ve gone back.”

The Sabercats were ranked in the Top Ten at time throughout the season and

took second place at the Gladys Winter’s Tournament in Enid, losing to eventual State Champion Edmond North in the finals.

“We had a lot of experience from the very beginning of the program, so a lot of us have seen more Varsity playing time than players from most schools,” said outfielder Jacob Lyles.

“It’s helped us to mature not only as players but as men. We’re more ready for competition in the future and hopefully us seniors have laid the groundwork..”

Hunter Guarnera was the Sabercats first-baseman: “It’s special because it’s a group of ten guys who have been together all four years and we had literally no experience coming in, we’ve had to build this program from the ground up to get it where it is today.

It was a very successful senior season though it ended just one game short of making it to the state tournament as they were ousted in the regional final, once again by Edmond North and finished 27-11.

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Finding Your Passion in College What course of study one chooses in college may end up changing the lives of others, even sooner than one might have imagined. Consider the story of Bailee Russell, a Rose State College biological sciences student, who connected her studies and her passion to help diagnose a medical condition in her friend.

The college recently recognized Bailee as the Outstanding Honors Graduate for the work on diagnosing “Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease,” or BAVD, in her friend. Bailee undertook a science project for a life science class at Rose State in which she measured electrocardiogram readings and discovered the signs of the disease in her friend.

“I’m getting married on Saturday. She’s my junior bridesmaid,” Bailee said in the recent interview.

“I took a normal EKG (electrocardiogram) and compared it to hers. She has biphasic T-waves— electric problems in her heart. Because she’s able to live with it, we’re just making people aware of this particular disease. They don’t like to diagnose young children, but she was showing a lot of symptoms. Most people who have this defect, they don’t catch it until later on in life.”

The Rose State College Foundation presented Bailee with a plaque and a $250 check for her work. The Foundation supports Rose State College students with stipends or awards to support the students’ educational endeavors. Bailee also received the Outstanding Honors Graduate Award and $500 for outstanding work during her entire Rose State College honors career.

“This recognizes the honors graduate who most consistently throughout his or her tenure does

extraordinary work and who we feel represents the program well,” said Rose State honors program director Toni Castillo.

Rose State life sciences professor Amy Hurst, who worked with Bailee during her time as a student, said the human element in the project attracted the attention of the faculty. She noted Bailee’s outspoken desire to work in the medical field.

“This is about a person who will be affected her entire life. I think when you work with people, and there’s a human impact, it elevates the subject,” said Hurst. “This is the kind of thing an honors project should do to prepare you. Bailee is going to be doing this with patients, and determining if a patient has this disorder or another one.”

Bailee said she plans to continue her pursuit of a career in life sciences, perhaps in the medical field as a physician’s assistant.

“I love the medical field. I love Rose State. I really love my professors, who brought out my love for science,” Bailee said.

Students entering college may not always know what will excite them the most and stir their passion, as is the case with Bailee and the medical profession. So as students enter college they should make finding that passion a priority, and soliciting the assistance of campus counselors, professors, and advisors on that introspective journey. Pursuing your dreams and interests can lead to exciting discoveries, and who knows, perhaps helping others in the process.

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Central Oklahoma schools enjoyed a ton of success this year winning numerous gold balls in several sports.

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The Carl Albert girls fast pitch softball team got things started with their gold ball win in Class 5A. Blanchard and Little Axe followed their lead with titles of their own in 4A and 3A. The Guthrie Bluejays brought home a state title in football despite facing some tough odds. Basketball season witnessed a dominating performance by the Douglass Trojans, while Bishop McGuinness rallied to win a title in Class 5A. The girls would not be left out of the celebration as Edmond Santa Fe and Shawnee claimed victories for their schools. The Westmoore Lady Jags added another trophy to the case as they defeated Union to win a slow pitch softball crown. On the diamond Edmond North became the first west side school to win a Class 6A crown since 1995. Carl Albert claimed the 5A title marking their third in six years.

In soccer the Norman North boys played up to their potential and won Class 6A, while Deer Creek and Mount St. Mary also claimed gold. For the girls, Northwest notched a victory in the finals giving them the title, their first in school history. Tennis, swimming, cross-country, wrestling, golf, track and cheer had their share of winners as well. It was a season to remember for many teams and players on many levels.

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The Lady Redskins got things started for Union when they won the Class 6A girls fast pitch title. That set the tone for Union to make a run at several gold balls this season. The Redskin football team made it four-in-a-row defeating Broken Arrow in the finals. In the gym the Redskin boys basketball team took it coast-tocoast going undefeated and winning yet another state title. As if the trophy case wasn’t full enough the boys swim team at Union brought home another title, the wrestling team won a dual state title, the cheer squad won the 6A title at OSU and the girls golf team capped off a great year for with a title of their own. It was an east side sweep in volleyball as Bishop Kelley won their fifth in a row, Cascia Hall claimed the 5A title and Lincoln Christian won 4A. The Bixby boys swim team won another title for the Spartans in Class 5A. Despite the jump in class the Lady Comets of Bishop Kelley won the Class 6A title in soccer and the Lady Cards of Verdigris won their fourth title in as many years. The Broken Arrow Tigers and the Claremore Zebras came close to winning baseball crowns, but came up a little short. Overall it was a great year to be an east side school.

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VYPE: Oklahoma Statewide Football Preview. Tailback High. 2011 Watch List.

The statewide football preview hit the racks with Tailback High featured on the cover. Seven of the top running backs were featured including Alex Ross from Jenks, Chase Talbert from Claremore and Eric Dockins from Broken Bow.

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Jessie Vester and Davian Carter

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Barry J. Sanders

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Mark Rodgers' Pigskin Preview Mark Rodgers helps head up VYPE Oklahoma in a new era and the Mark Rodgers' Pigskin Preview highlights over 90 Central Oklahoma football teams.

The football season was gearing up in August and all the coverage of preseason football was evident.Don't forget fall sports like softball, cross country, and volleyball.

EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Backyard Bowl. Union and Jenks hook up again for an early September classic Another installment of the Backyard Bowl featuring Jenks vs. Union. It’s Your Move was the title as the neighborhood rivals took the field for another chapter. We also caught up with Karly Judkins and football coaches from each class for their take on the upcoming season.

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JUNE 2012 Mazzio’s Corporation and VYPE have teamed up to grant a $2,000 Scholarship for one boy and one girl to be presented in the June issue of VYPE. Here is how it will work: • Each month, VYPE will take nominations for an Athlete of the Month and a boy and girl will be elected the Mazzio’s Athlete of the Month. This will be a chance for boys and girls of all sports to be recognized for their performances.

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

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

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

• All sports will be eligible to have a nomination.

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

Cristian Mata

Madison Westby

The senior single-handedly led the Redskins to the Class 6A state title game in soccer, but came just short in a loss to Norman North. Mata, who is committed to Tula Univeristy, has a chance to continue his playing career on the national stage with US Soccer as well.

Madison was the Class 6A #1 singles title in tennis and defnding her title from last year (Though she was in 5A in 2011). Madison will be heading west to USC to continue her collegiate career and will go down as one of the best tennis players in Bishop Kelley history. The Comets claimed the girls 6A title in soccer and Madison helped add to the success of the Comets in 2012.

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Westside Story. Who will rise from the west to challenge the eastside dominance in 6A football Trevan Smith and Justice Hansen spearheaded an Edmond Santa Fe team that got off to a hot start. Don't forget the play of D-1 rich Midwest City, led by James Flanders. And Donovan Roberts was the workhorse yet again early in the season for Greg Nation's Norman Tigers.

Mark Rodgers also ranks the top 5 All-Time small school football teams.

EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Small Schools, Big Stature.

Cascia, Lincoln Christian, Catoosa, and Berryhill highlight the best of small schools Small school football was the focus for September. Berryhill, Catoosa, Cascia Hall and Lincoln Christian were featured in this issue as we looked ahead to the east side dominating small school football. Media day was another feature in this issue as teams and players from all over eastern Oklahoma made their way to Midwest Sporting Goods.

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Justice Hansen

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Del City

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Ready for the Bigtime.

ESPN came to highlight the muchanticpated matchup between Bethany and Heritage Hall Football season is rolling along and Oklahoma City welcomes in ESPN to broadcast a huge 3A matchup that featured Oklahomabound Sterling Shepard and Stanford-bound Barry J. Sanders Choctaw and Mount Saint Mary grabbed titles in cheerleading with stellar performances at the cheer championships in Stillwater.

EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Mr. 200. Cascia Hall's Joe Medina claims his 200th win as coach.

Cascia Hall head coach Joe Medina placed his name in the record books as he won his 200th game. Former players weighed in on coach Medina’s accomplishment and what it meant to be a part of it. Also featured was the Berryhill Lady Chieftains softball team, the Sapulpa football team and the Scott family from Sequoyah Tahlequah.

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Ginni Gloze

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Bedlam Standouts. Former Central Oklahoma high school stars litter the field for the Sooners and Cowboys at Bedlam this year.

Norman graduate Ryan Broyles and Edmond Santa Fe alum Brandon Weeden led the Sooners and Cowboys all season. Both ended up drafted in the 3rd and 1st round respectively.

All the fall sports wrap up with stellar performances by Central Oklahoma schools in softball, cross country and volleyball.

EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Bedlam Standouts. Eastern Oklahoma high school stars litter the field for the Sooners and Cowboys at Bedlam this year.

It’s bedlam in November as former high school standouts make their presence felt in one of the top college football rivalries. Guys like Ronnell Lewis, Jeremy Smith, Alvin Colvin and Tracy Moore all had impacts on the game. Softball, volleyball and crosscountry crowned their champions and the Dabney sisters from Lincoln Christian were featured this month.

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Logan Shaw

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Corey Hooks

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Led by head coach Heath Massey and assistant Evelyn Cox, The Racers had a good showing at the 2012 state track meet. Katie Riojas was the 300m hurdle champion and finisehd second in the 100m hurdles.

Ashley Bryant placed second in the shot put and Emily Harris finished 5th in the 1600m. Congratulations to the Racers for a job well done.

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VYPE: Statewide Basketball Preview. VYPE Top 100 and the Hardwood Heroes.

Oklahoma’s Top 100 basketball players were featured in the statewide basketball preview. The cover featured JC Hartzler from Union, Stephen Clark from Douglass, Courtney Walker from Edmond Santa Fe, Jodi Glover from Ft. Gibson, Allie Decker from Edmond Memorial and Matt Christiansen from McGuinness. All six players on the cover either won a state title or were runner-up.

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EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Lucky No. 4. The Union Redskins claim their fourth straight Class 6A title.

The Union Redskins won their fourth football title in four years by defeating the Broken Arrow Tigers at Stillwater High School.

We took a look back at what was a great football season and we named the fall All-VYPE teams from 2011. Also recapped in this issue was the Tournament of Champions from the Mabee Center.

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Guthrie Overcomes. The Bluejays were handed sanctions by the OSSAA and overcame adversity to win the gold ball in 5A. Football wraps up and the AllVYPE teams for fall sports were announced. Highlighting some of the best in Central Oklahoma were football players James Flanders of Midwest City and Donovan Roberts of Norman.

Also Madison Martin from Edmond Santa Fe and Whitney Ellis from Yukon highlighted the softball team.

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Congratulations to TJ Eckert FCA Athlete of the Year Bixby High School

On May 22nd, VYPE and Oklahoma Wesleyan invited the FCA and the recipients of the OKWU FCA Athlete of the Month awards to Tulsa Oklahoma for the inaugural CLAY Awards.

The CLAY Awards were established to honor High Schools students who seek to impact their world for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletics.

The title was taken from the scripture Isaiah 64:8, “We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”

The CLAY Awards recognized 16 youth from around Oklahoma who are being molded by God and who outwardly place Christ first through sports, teamwork, leadership and community.

For the past year Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) from the Oklahoma City and Tulsa regions have been selected for the FCA Athlete of the Month sponsored by Oklahoma Wesleyan University and VYPE High School Sports Magazine.

The winners gathered with family for a luncheon at the Wyndham Hotel, Tulsa to be recognized for this achievement. In addition, they were all in the running for one of 5 yearly awards: the Leadership Award; Community Award; FCA Choice Award; Running the Race Award; and the CLAY Award for Athlete of the Year with the winner receiving a $5,000.00 scholarship to Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

The keynote speaker was Paul Smith, all-time leading Quarter Back from the University of Tulsa. Introducing the CLAY Awards for the first time was Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Others on hand were Bill Huddleston, MC; Austin Chadwick, Editor in Chief of VYPE High School Sports Magazine; and Chris Kaiser, Oklahoma Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

VYPE/OKWU FCA Athlete of the Month Chase Kuwitzky - Norman North HS Dakota Hummingbird - Coweta HS Katie Stockard – Jenks HS Tanner Smith – Verdigris HS Alex Bradley – Broken Arrow HS Trinton McDonald – Westville HS Jenny Carmichael – Holland Hall HS Jacob Littlebear – Sapulpa HS Caleb Toney – Carl Albert HS Alex Hackerott – Sand Springs HS Alex Polston – Carl Albert HS Brandi Beller – Washington HS TJ Eckert – Bixby HS Kyler Walker – Carl Albert HS Cal Andrews – Washington HS Matt Gallagher – Owasso HS CLAY Award - Leadership Tanner Smith – Verdigris HS

CLAY Award - Community Brandi Beller – Washington HS

CLAY Award – FCA Choice Award Dakota Hummingbird – Coweta HS CLAY Award – Running the Race Matt Gallagher – Owasso HS

CLAY Award – Athlete of the Year T.J. Eckert – Bixby HS

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Frontier Conference Meet

Big House Magic

Centennial Basketball Champions

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Schwab Meat & Co. is celebrating its 100th year anniversary and 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 studentathlete 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.

Justice Hansen Edmond Santa Fe High School

The junior-to-be is already rated as the top Oklahoma prospect for 2013 and will be featured on the cover of the 2012 Oklahoma Statewide Pigskin Preview in July.

After a stellar sophomore season Justice is tearing up the competition in team camps and scrimmages this spring.

An exceptional student, Hansen also does the work in the classroom as well.

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Hoopin' in Mid-Del. The girls and boys basketball teams from Mid-Del proved their dominance as all teams were ranked in the top 5 all season.

Basketball heats up in February as all contenders started jockeying for position to reach the state tournament. We also highlight all the college signings for 2012 and we have a great feature on the Finn's of Westmoore.

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The annual Elite 8 team was announced and this year’s group is outstanding. C.J. Cole of Sperry, L.J. Ross of Victory Christian, J.C. Hartzler of Union and Juwan Parker from Booker T. Washington represented the boys, while Felecia Achilefu of East Central, Shannon Hough from Green Country, Jessica Washington of Jenks and Caitlyn Spurgeon of Vinita represented the girls. Also featured was Sapulpa wrestling and Frontier Conference swimming.

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Eastman Holloway

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EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Perfect Union. The Redskins finish a 29-0 record to claim 6A in basketball Union took another cover with their win in boy’s basketball.

Broken Arrow wrestling took another title back to their wrestling room and the Bixby boys swim team grabbed a Class 5A crown. The All-VYPE winter teams are announced and a take a look at the spring sports media day.

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Irish Eyes are Smiling. The McGuinness Irish claimed the 5A title behind Matt Christiansen and Joe Edmonds.

We covered all the action of the state championships in basketball from the Mabee Center and the Big House. Douglass dominated 4A yet again and the Courtney Walker-led Edmond Santa Fe Lady Wolves completed their journey of a perfect season with a Class 6A title.

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Edmond Memorial Debate

Madison Mercado

Dustin Teenor

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Northeast Basketball

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EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Eastern Oklahoma Hardball. The best in Eastern Oklahoma are highlighted on the baseball diamond.

Oklahoma Hardball was the title and four of the top players from eastern Oklahoma made the cover. Alex Hackerott of Sand Springs, Thomas Hatch of Jenks, Josh Whisler of Owasso and Jacob Evans of Broken Arrow were featured as go-to players this season. A recap of the slow pitch softball tournament was featured and an interview with former Jenks quarterback Brian Presley who’s movie Touchback was hitting the big screen.

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Central Oklahoma Hardball.

The best in Central Oklahoma are highlighted on the baseball diamond.

Ty Hensley and Taylor Hawkins lead a group of Central Oklahoma teams who were destined for greatness. Slow-Pitch Softball was gearing up for a great finish as Westmoore was destined to make big things happen in May.

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Darlington Middle School Basketball

Owasso Baseball

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Hale Track Westmoore Slow-Pitch Softball Champions

Marines Fitness Challenge

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EASTERN OKLA HOMA VYPE: Too Much Class. Bishop Kelley girls soccer moves up to Class 6A and dominates yet again.

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Spring sports came to an end and Bishop Kelley was on top of the girls bracket in soccer despite moving up in class.

Verdigris claimed a 3A title in baseball, while Metro Christian claimed a tennis title. Union girls golf continued Union’s dominating performance this year. It was a total recap of all the spring sports action.

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C E N T R AL O K L AHO M A VYPE: Remember the Titans. Carl Albert claims baseball gold in Class 5A The 2011-2012 school year finished with gold as Central Oklahoma teams claimed state championships. Edmond Santa Fe (6A) and Carl Albert (5A) captured state baseball championships, Westmoore claimed the title in slow pitch softball. Edmond North continued its dominance of 6A boys golf as Heritage Hall (4A) and Oklahoma Christian (3A) also finished on top the leader boards. Edmond North made it a sweep in 6A tennis while the Edmond influence dominated in track as Edmond Memorial boys and Edmond Santa Fe girls won team titles. Deer Creek boys and Shawnee girls won Class 5A. Soccer titles belong to Norman North (6A) Deer Creek (5A) Mt.St.Marys (4A) boys while NW Classen won 5A girls.

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Jordan Smallwood - Jenks High School The senior-to-be is a receiver for the Trojans and will be their go-to threat in 2012. Smallwood, who will be highlighted as a VYPE Top 100 in next month's Oklahoma Football Pigskin Preview, has exceptional hands and works his tail off in the off-season and it will pay dividends come the fall.

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Guthrie Baseball

New Lima Slow-Pitch Softball

Edmond North Soccer

Class 6A 110m Hurdle Winners

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Trent Newborn Dale Baseball Champions

Southmoore Golf

Southmoore Slow-Pitch Softball

Stillwater Academic State Champions

Tahlequah Academic State Champs

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Wagoner 4A Champs

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Lincoln Christian Track

The Lincoln Christian boys track team claimed the Class 3A state title with exceptional team efforts through. Congratulations to the Bulldogs. Dillon Abbott, Hudson Baab, Daniel Beaudry, Joshua Bennett, Chad Blume, GuanTao Bouwkamp, Nathan Cruz, Cody Cunningham, Jared Dargan, Steven Dewan, Wyatt Dewan, David Easterwood, Cameron Edman, Brennen Evans, Jared Fimple, Justin Flewellen, Spencer Freeman, David Green, Nathan Grivna, David Lopez, Jordan Lynch, Jordan Masterson, Joshua McPherson, Mitch Moriarty, Sam Mosier, Eric Scarborough, Maxwell Simmons, Zachary Simmons, Gabriel Sipes, Anthony Wilkinson.

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Cameron Wrenn - Broken Arrow High School Wrenn had a stellar sophomore year in 2010, and battled injury to finish the 2011 season strong and helped lead the Tigers to the Class 6A state championship game. Wrenn will be selected as a VYPE Top 100 in next month's Oklahoma Pigskin Preview. The running back is heavily recruited and will have a chance to play at the next level.

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Bishop McGuinness 5A Champs

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Boys Golf Gentry Wilburn

Girls Tennis Elizabeth Cameron Caroline Gold Katherine Jezek Allie Johnson Boys Tennis Chipper Doudican Baseball Will Wright

Boys Basketball Konnor Dyer

Boys Soccer Hogan Gardner Hunter Harris Anish Patel Nick Rohleder Gentry Wilburn Ricky Williams

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Football

Max Boudreaux Stephen Brooks Arda Bulak David Clayman Cameron Cooper TaMarco Davis

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