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Jenks Mom Deena Stacy regularly goes above and beyond when it comes to helping her daughter Jessica. Jessica Stacy is a varsity pom squad member at Jenks High School. Her Mom Deena has been her Number 1 fan her whole life. For the past four years, Deena has faithfully assisted the Jenks Pom Fashion Show, a summer-long commitment. For two of the four years, Deena served as co-chair, organizing every detail of the show. She contacts stores to participate, assigns other moms to help, recruits male and female models, selects music for the show and decorates the stage for the big event. In the words of Jessica Stacy, “She deserves the Mom of the Month award because she is an outstanding Mom! Taking on such a huge fundraising project involves a lot of time and stress. The best part is that she has volunteered for this project for four years! She definitely deserves all the recognition and is very humble. She is the role model every girl should have and I love her very much.” Congratulations Deena Stacy for being our Mom of the Month! Deena’s dedication to the Jenks Pom Squad and to her daughter are fine examples of what it takes to be Vype’s Mom of the Month. Thanks Deena for all that you do! We know we can’t begin to compete with a mother’s priceless gifts. That’s why we’re proud to support Vype’s Mom of the Month winner. She’ll receive free concert tickets from us and thanks beyond measure.

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4 | 200 and Counting Cascia Hall head coach Joe Medina has spent the last 20 years adding to his impressive resume of success. Coach Median reflects on the wins, the players and what it takes to become a winner.

8 | A Change in the Atmosphere Sapulpa head coach Mike Gottsch has changed the way the players approach the game, the way the fans cheer on the team and the way they approach hard work and dedication to improving the team.

4 | This is OUR Time The Maidens of Berryhill are playing some outstanding fastpitch softball and heading into the regional tournament they were bringing their 22 shut-outs and 30-plus wins. Behind the arm of Kacey Wooldridge, the Maidens are poised for something special.

4 | The Scott Family

4 | Field Hockey

Three generations of Scott’s at Sequoyah Tahlequah are leaving their mark on the football program as quarterback Brayden Scott, head coach Brent Scott and assistant coach and grandfather Bill Scott bring a legacy of experience and know-how to the team. The sport of field hockey is catching on in Oklahoma, but one school is leading the way in high school field hockey. VYPE’s own Rod Coulter takes a closer look at the field hockey program for the Dutch.

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Fastpitch softball and volleyball have wrapped up their seasons and cross country crossed the finish line for one last time. Catch all the action next month in VYPE! 4

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A letter from Brad Heath

Another Jam-Packed Issue From VYPE As the leaves change and the temperatures drop, football heats up as divisional games determine who makes it to the dance and who’s left at home to watch. In this issue of VYPE High School Sports Magazine Lynn Jacobsen spends the day with Cascia Hall head coach Joe Medina and several of his former players as he hits the 200-win mark in his coaching career. The Sapulpa Chieftains and head coach Mike Gottsch are starting to turn things around for the blue and white. What’s the secret formula to the turnaround and what did coach Gottsch tell our own Austin Chadwick about the future of this program?

Berryhill Maidens softball powered through the regular season and into regional play. Head coach Clay Davis has the girls believing this is “OUR” time to take it all. Take a closer look at the Berryhill fastpitch softball team. The three Scotts is a special story by Bill Huddleston as he covers the Scotts of Sequoyah Tahlequah. In this piece titled Family Affair, Huddleston interviews quarterback Brayden Scott, head coach Brent Scott (father) and coach Bill Scott (grandfather). Holland Hall field hockey finds its way to the pages of VYPE thanks to the efforts of Rod Coulter and a group of girls who deserve the coverage. It’s a great time to learn more about the sport that’s taking hold in Oklahoma.

Don’t forget to send us your nominations for the Mazzios Athlete of the Month to oklahoma@vype.com. Follow us on twitter @vypeok and listen to the VYPE crew every Saturday morning from 9-11am on AM1430 The Buzz as we bring you the Saturday Morning Gameplan!

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Let us know what we’re doing right or what we need to do better. We love to hear from readers. Or if you have an event, a team or an athlete we need to cover, give us the heads-up. Send your comments to brad.heath@vype.com. —Brad Heath, Editor I mean how can you leave off such a good school who consistently is as good or better than at least two of those schools on the cover. But I guess you have to make tough decisions, like leaving off one of the best schools in the state. Still love ya!

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September VYPE on the Money The September issue featuring the small schools on the cover is right on the money. I predict these will all be semifinal or final teams. Berryhill and Cascia Hall will battle it out for sure, Lincoln is rolling and Catoosa looks as good as anyone! Love the cover and love the coverage.

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I thought the September issue was good, but where was Metro Christian?

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Just a heads-up, you guys should really look at the Berryhill Maidens softball team. They are really good and have an awesome pitcher. They beat my daughters team even though we played really well against them.

Monica T. Tulsa, OK

Editor’s Note: Thanks Monica, check out the story on Berryhill in this issue!

Cross Country Heating Up Please tell me VYPE is going to cover cross country. I’ve yet to see any real coverage in your magazine about it. We have several athletes on this side of the state that have an opportunity to do very well at state. It would be great to see something on them and the finals.

Patty D. Broken Arrow, OK

Editor’s Note: Yes! We’ve got cross country covered as well as the finals. Look online at vypeok.com as well as in print.

Media Day I liked the piece on media day, but I’m a little confused. Why are you having a media day for high school athletes? I’ve never seen any of the footage on television. This is the first time I’ve ever seen anything on a VYPE media day. Not trying to be a pain, I just don’t understand why we have to pump these kids up anymore than they already are. Thanks.

William C. Tulsa, OK

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the email William. We use the photos we take all through the year. It gives us a chance to live stream and archive the interviews we do, which can be seen at vypeok. com, it gives us a chance to gather information about the athletes and it does give television stations an opportunity for some B-roll. It’s a fun event and the kids and coaches love it.

Mullin Plumbing Ad I noticed on the OFC/Mullin ad you can nominate a Defender of the Month. I think this is a great idea and I sent in my nomination. Is there a way to find out if my nomination was selected? Ivan J. Owasso, OK

Editor’s Note: Ivan, thanks for the nomination. Yes, shoot me an email at brad.heath@vype.com and I’ll let you know.

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October 1st, 1977

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Believed to be the worlds greatest soccer player, Pele’ played in his final game in front of 75,000 fans at Giants Stadium in New York. In the first half he played for his former American team, the New York Cosmos then in the second half he played for his previous team, the Santos of Brazil.

David Kunst arrived in Waseca, Minnesota after walking around the world in just over four years. Kunst started the journey on June 20th, 1970. He made the trip with a wagon full of his belongings pulled by a mule named WillieMake-It.

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New York Yankees pitcher Don Larson, in front of 65,000 fans, through a perfect game in the World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Larson retired all 27 batters and the Yankees won game five of the series and ultimately won the championship.

It took seven games, but the Washington Senators were able to do what many teams before them failed to do, they beat the New York Giants in the World Series. It was the final World Series appearance for Giants manager John McGraw. The Senators were beat in every statistical category, except runs and errors.

Adrian Burk set NFL history today by becoming the second player to throw seven touchdown passes in a single game. Burk went 23-for33 and 257 yards in leading the Philadelphia Eagles over the Washington Redskins, 49-21.

Chicago Blackhawk rookie forward Reggie Fleming set an NHL record today by spending 37 minutes in the penalty box in a game against the New York Rangers. The previous record was only 30 minutes long, which was held by Ted Lindsey of the Detroit Red Wings.

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Olympic gold medal winners Janet Evans and Matt Biondi were named co-swimmers of the year by U.S. Swimming on this day. Combine the two won 10 medals at the Seoul, South Korea Olympics.

The first organized men’s field hockey game in the United States was played at the Westchester Field Hockey Club or Rye, New York. Westchester Field defeated Germantown Cricket Club from Pennsylvania, 2-1.

It was the first time Monday Night Football was played in Indianapolis. The Colts played host to the Denver Broncos and in typical Halloween fashion, the game was a massacre. Indianapolis won, 55-23.

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The 1990 Sand Springs Sandite football team - The photo comes courtesey of the 1990 Sandite Football program, which featured the art of J. Gray. This particular program was for the Bartlesville game. The starters on offense included Brett Pennington at QB, Max Maxville and Kerry Varnell at RB, Scott Gray at TE, Kyle Inhofe, Brandon Harris and Russell Gee at WR, the center was Lathon Potts, guards Danny Farris and Matt Thompson, tackles Stuart Gage and Kevin Phifer with Jeff Haney as the placekicker. On defense the Sandites started noseguard Stuart Gage and Joe Broughton, Troy Cleveland, Matt Thompson and Brandon Campbell at DT, Terry Foster and Jason Brashear at DE, Danny Farris, Clay Naugle and Blaine Storts at LB, Max Maxville, Brandon Harris, Jon Bolding and Kelly Smith at DB and Scott Gray was the punter. 1-Brett Pennington, 2-Chris Johnson, 3-Max Maxville, 4-Michael Wash, 6-Brandon Harris, 7-Arlo Ball, 12-Michael Quimby, 15-Ryan Eldridge, 16-Kyle Inhofe, 20-Josh Briscoe, 21-Blaine Storts, 22-Kerry Varnell, 23-Jon Bolding, 25-Jeff Haney, 32-Terry Foster, 33-Steve Beard, 34-Ryan Smallwood, 35-Jeff Disbrow, 40-Clay Naugle, 42-Vernon Hilton, 44-Ben Hill, 45-Josh Rutledge, 50-Lathan Potts, 51-Jason Shipley, 53-Doug Page, 54-Trey Collins, 55-Randy Hill, 56-Jeff Robinson, 57-Charles Page, 58Troy Cleveland, 59-Mike McNeer, 60-Matt Thompson, 61-Chris Hanlon, 62-Steve Huffman, 63-Joe Broughton, 64-Chris Davis, 65-Thomas Gamallo, 66-Brandon Campbell, 67-Chris Stephens, 68-Paul Lamb, 69-Brad Pitts, 70-Kyle Younger, 71-Clint Mills, 72-Jeff Wheeler, 73-Frank Lamb, 74-John Freeman, 75-Danny Farris, 76-Matt Barnes, 77-Israel Boatman, 78-Kevin Phifer, 79-Stuart Gage, 81-Russell Gee, 82-Brian Buttress, 83-Ben Howell, 84-John Weigle, 85-Jason Brashear, 86-Justin Snyder, 88-Kelly Smith, 89-Scott Gray. Coaches-L.D. Baines, Gary Jones, Archie Loehr, Randy Trimble, Jerry Wagstaff, Doyle Harvell. Managers-Hoot Blackburn, Larry Crawford.

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What does it take to be a winner in football and in life? Coach Joe Medina has a formula that is proven to be successful, but success for Medina isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t determined solely on wins and loses. VYPEOK.COM

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F E AT U R E By Lynn Jacobsen

it turns out, going home isn’t so hard after all. Joe Medina has made the transformation from Cascia Hall football player in the mid-80s to head coach without so much as a hiccup.

In 13 seasons as the Commandos head coach, Medina has guided the private Catholic Preparatory School to four state championships, the first coming in his inaugural year as head coach in 1999. The Commandos won consecutive state titles in 1997 (Class 2A), 1998 and 1999 (Class 3A). Medina (199-56, a .780 winning percentage) will go for his 200th career victory Thursday night in a clash of 3A powers when No. 10 Berryhill visits the second-ranked Commandos at Ray Siegfried II Stadium.

It isn’t the first marquee opponent Medina and the Commandos have faced with a milestone on the line. A year ago, Holland Hall upset Cascia Hall 34-27 on the same field to snap the Commandos’ 41-game win streak, which is one shy of the state record set by Ada from 1993-96. At his alma mater, Medina (a 1984 graduate) is already the school’s career leader in victories with a 143-18 record. The seven district titles under his watch merely compliment the four state championships. “Being responsible for his 200th victory would mean a lot,” senior quarterback Thomas Rouse said.

In the grand scheme of things, the 200th win is just another game, Medina said. “It’s a little ironic,” he said. “When we tried to tie Ada’s consecutive-game win streak it was against our arch-rival and now in going for this, it’s against our second arch-rival. But that’s not the focus. The focus is trying to beat your opponent. The records happen after you win so it really doesn’t mean anything until you do win.” Medina said the decision to return to Cascia Hall after eight seasons at Saint Augustine in San Diego, Calif., was an easy one. Medina and wife Lisa had celebrated the birth of their second child, Joey, and the time seemed right for a return home to give daughter Jessica and Joey a chance to grow up around grandparents. “The decision to move back was tough,” Medina admitted. “Gosh, we were living in San Diego. It was a huge program. We were there eight years and went to the finals three times. The lifestyle was great, we had a successful program but

with two kids, we wanted them to grow up with grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. So from that perspective, it was the right decision. We’re very happy we moved back.”

Medina reflected on his time at Cascia Hall during the team’s homecoming win Sept. 30 over Locust Grove. “It goes quick but it’s also a long road,” Medina said. “It’s been a good road, though.”

Senior linebacker Conner Sherwood said it is the relationships Medina has built that earned his players’ loyalty. “He’s like a father to all of us,” Sherwood said. “He really cares about his players,” Sherwood said. “He preaches to us to do right, not just in football season but in every aspect of our life.”

The 45-year-old Medina, who is in his 21st year as a head coach and 24th overall, said he isn’t sure how long he plans to continue coaching. “First, I’m very happy doing what I love doing at a place I love,” he said. “But I also know there are other things for me to do in life. When that is, I don’t know. Joey is in seventh grade and I would hope to stay here all the way through (his graduation). “But I also know opportunities come knocking and you have to look at every opportunity and do what is best for your family. I love practice. I love game-planning. And I love Cascia Hall.” Medina credits his coaching staffs over the years for helping feed the monster that Cascia Hall football has become – registering just two seasons in which the Commandos have not posted double-digit victories.

And, he praises his wife of 20 years. “If we get the 200th win Thursday, I’m not sure that would have happened without Lisa,” Medina said. “In essence, Lisa has raised two kids by herself for about six months out of the year speaks volumes of her. She’s a working mother too. “If I were to sum up the last 21 years as a head coach, and all the successes I’ve had in both places, I’ve been around a lot of good people for a lot of years – administrators, assistant coaches, parents, obviously players. That’s the reason we sit where we sit. “Did I lay the foundation? Yes. Do I hold people accountable? Yes. But the bottom line

is you have to get those assistants to motivate their player groups. And you have to get the whole community from the parents to the administration behind you. We’ve changed culture in both places.”

Cascia’s success comes from its core values, something Medina has tapped into during his time at his alma mater. “We’ve got good kids who are smart and play hard,” he said. “The culture we established in 1999 is why we are successful. Thomas Perrault was one of those seniors that year. We turned everything they were accustomed to upside down. We went to full twohour practices that were intense and physical.” OCTOBER 2011

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an Dixon and Thomas Perrault were seniors on Joe Medina’s inaugural season as head football coach at Cascia Hall in 1999. Perrault, now the school’s athletic director and an assistant on Medina’s staff, remembers wondering who the mystery man was that was coming home. “At the beginning we didn’t know who was coming in,” Perrault said. “We knew it was a Cascia alum from San Diego. But we knew very little about him. “I remember thinking what’s in store for us and can he get us a state championship. And he did.” It didn’t take long for Dixon, a running back/defensive back, to learn that things were about to change drastically under Medina. “We had heard good things about him but what really stood out to me was that first week of practice,” said Dixon, who played at Cascia Hall from 1997-2001. “It was so hard and so challenging that a lot of us didn’t think we would make it. That first week we had something like five or six guys suffer dehydration. “He demanded a lot out of us. It turned out to be a magical year with a state championship.” Medina points to his team’s success that first year as the cornerstone for four state titles. Now, 13 years later Medina is adamant that the success falls on the shoulders of his assistants and the players who have come through the program. “We trailed Holland Hall 21-7 at halftime of our first game and came back and won,” he said. “That set all of this in motion.”

For those who don’t know, “all this” includes state championships in 1999, 2007, 2008 and 2009. In early October Medina went for his 200th career victory

against Berryhill.

“Talk about instant credibility,” Perrault said of that first state title. “We had some great athletes but it took a leader who had the foresight to see what the talent could do. His motto then and now is ‘championship attitude.’” Medina’s Commandos rank up there with Class 6A powers Jenks and Union in terms of success. The only difference is Medina’s rosters have never been stacked with Division I talent like his peers, Allan Trimble at Jenks and Union coaches Kirk Fridrich and Bill Blankenship, who is in his first year as head coach at the University of Tulsa.

In fact, Medina’s D-I talent remains in the single digits beginning with Perrault and Dixon. Perrault went on to play at Tulsa while Dixon started his career at Cornell with stops at Oklahoma and Northwestern. Brian Donahue and Danny Husband attended Wake Forest and Dartmouth, respectively and Heath Evans signed with Villanova. Mike Martinovich and Connor Sinko are currently playing at Kansas and Oklahoma State, respectively.

the school’s athletic director, was one of those seniors that year. We turned everything they were accustomed to upside down. We went to full two-hour practices that were intense and physical.” Evans, who played at Cascia from 19982001, started as a manager his first season after transferring to the private school. He started at quarterback his final two years, guiding the Commandos to a 24-3 record. “Coach Medina brought a championship attitude that not only applied to football but life overall,” Evans said. “He changed my life. He saw something in me and believed in me. Joe Medina is a much better man than he is a football coach.”

Senior quarterback Thomas Rouse summed up the Commandos philosophy. “Winning is expected,” Rouse said. “Getting the gold ball (championship) is always the goal. The attitude begins with a championship attitude, which is ‘doing right, working hard and make a positive impact.’ Coach Medina installed that attitude in all of us.

Conner Sherwood, a senior linebacker on this year’s 5-0 squad, has given a verbal commitment to play at Tulsa beginning in 2012.

So, while the list may be short when compared to other metro programs, Cascia Hall has been blessed with talented, intellectual kids who play hard, Medina said.“They’re great kids who don’t make a lot of mistakes, he said. “The culture we established in 1999 is why we are successful. Thomas Perrault, now Medina’s boss as OCTOBER 2011

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Sapulpa coach Mike Gottsch brings a level of character, discipline, and success to a team that has turned around their fortunes over the last couple of years. Photos By Brett Rojo

he Sapulpa Chieftains have always had a tough-minded football program. Two years ago the program was not where the Sapulpa faithful are accustom to seeing it. Enter Mike Gottsch, a coach from Kansas who has high school and collegiate

experience as a head coach. Gottche brought instant optimism to a team that was down.

In 2011, the Chieftains have proven that they now belong with the playoff contenders in Class 6A. “I couldn’t ask for more out of these guys,” said Gottsch. “They

have developed a fantastic work ethic and they are unified as a team. This helps as the senior class and this team has had to overcome a lot of adversity.” Gottsch relies heavily on a senior class that has made it a point to overcome the unfortunate seasons of the recent past. OCTOBER 2011

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F E AT U R E Tyler Williams is the senior leader of the offense who directs the Chieftains at quarterback. The two-year starter has had a fantastic season thus far, throwing for more than 1,600 and almost 20 TDs this season. Catching many of Williams’ passes is the state’s leading TD-catching receiver, Trevor Hall. “Trevor is a great athlete and does some great things when the ball is in his hands,” said Gottsch.

Devin Swift has broken out as a junior to help the senior class and is a playmaker for Sapulpa. The shifty running back is averaging over 150 total yards per game and his game breaking abilities has not disappointed with a handful of kickoff returns and long runs.

The backbone of the Sapulpa Chieftains is the senior class, however. Gottsch credits the character of guys like Hall, David Vogt, Massey Barnett, Josh Fleak, and Wayne Youngblood. Vogt has been a mainstay at tackle for the Chieftains and is shaking off a concussion that has kept him out of some action. Barnett is a two-year starter and a captain at center. With some injuries, the senior has been asked to play both ways and has also see action at nose guard. Fleak is a fantastic defensive back and leads the Chieftains secondary in the back end of a staunch defense. He couple with Youngblood to provide great leadership.

Adding to the talent of Sapulpa is two-way player and collegiate recruit Kegan Fox. The tight end also showed great character by stepping in at tackle for Vogt. Jacob Pilant provides a serious punch at fullback and Chase Duke is another one of those hard-nosed kids that man the line for Gottsch. And don’t forget Jacob Bulman. The senior kicker has a strong leg and adds another special teams asset to Gotsch’s cause.

With all momentum in turning around the program, Gottsch also credits the school and community of Sapulpa and their pride in helping the kids. “We have a great community and the parents, supporters, and businesses of Sapulpa really help us out.”

The Chieftains started the season 3-1 and suffered a heart-breaking loss to Southmoore in district play. But rather hang their heads, the Chieftains fought back and now have a chance win out the rest of the season and get into the 6A playoffs. “We have such a resilient group of guys. They regrouped after the loss to Southmoore, set out some new goals and are attaining them.” Regardless of the way the season ill end up for the Chieftains, one thing is for certain, the turnaround is apparent and the developing younger players and athletes are buying into the system and program as well.

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Coach Clay Davis and the Maidens of Berryhill are doing it with pitching, defense and the belief it is their turn to sit a the top of Class 4A softball.

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lay Davis took over at Berryhill three years ago and changed the atmosphere in the dugout, on the field and began to lay the groundwork for what would become of the best softball teams to ever call Berryhill High School home.

Playing as a team was the first thing coach Davis began to teach the girls. The importance of playing for each other and making those sacrifices that only championship teams know how to make. “We play as a team and we play together. It’s the first time in a long time that I’ve had a team that pulls for each other. There’s no animosity, there’s no jealousy, there’s no “I” on this team. When we get a shut-out it’s a team shut-out. We’ve had shut-outs in 23 of our 35 wins and they really take pride in that as a unit,” said coach Davis.

Posting 20-plus shut-outs in one season and 30-plus wins are incredible numbers considering the caliber of talent they face in nearly every game. But the Maidens have found a way to win and they fully understand that every game, every out is one step in the right direction, towards that goal that was set on the first day of practice. Coach Davis has continually reminded the girls of the goal without allowing them to forget the little things. As Berryhill enters regional play coach Davis once again reminded them of what it takes to win and how they are going to do that. “I told them the same thing we’ve talked about all year long. No highs, no lows, just stay even keel, keep that workman’s like mentality that we’ve had all year long and just take it one out at a time.” Pitching is a big reason the Maidens are looking so strong heading into post-season play. Kayce Wooldridge has been dominate from the circle and continues to blow pitches past batters. “Kayce has gotten us out of a few bad situations, which is something she’s been doing all year long. If we do have a mental mishap she’s able to over-power some of the hitters. She’s pushing 250 strikeouts on the year,” said coach Davis. Couple her pitching with the help she’s getting at the plate from players like Ashley Williams, Bailey Applegate, Tori Danielson and Jessica Boone, you quickly start to put the pieces together and realize top to bottom this Berryhill team is solid.

Their two loses came against Sequoyah Tahlequah, 0-3 and Piedmont, 2-3, games that the Maidens had opportunities, but couldn’t get it going. Despite the two loses and being the only team in the top five with 30-plus wins, the Maidens were ranked third in Class 4A. “The rankings are as

fair of a system as we have right now in high school softball. The coaches can see how other coaches rank so there’s some accountability there. For the most part we had about a 75 percent turnout in voting in Class 4A. If you have that kind of turnout I think you’re going to get about the best set of rankings you’re going to get,” said coach Davis. The rankings are provided to the OSSAA through OKRankings.com. If it is truly “their time” the Maidens must depend on that strong defense and the pitching to carry them through the tournament. Hitting is always a key on any softball team and the Maidens appear to be as solid of a hitting team as it gets. OCTOBER 2011

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Heading into the tournament coach Davis said they need to clean up some base running issues and continue to play their physical brand of softball. Coach Davis commented on the T-shirt being worn by parents and players, which reads “This is OUR Time,” saying he truly believes in the girls and believes they feel it’s truly their time.

Berryhill has become one of the communities in Green Country that plays hard in every sport, supports their kids very well and always puts out a great product in whatever venue they are playing in. Athletic Director Keith Chronister has helped the program become one of the top programs in the state by paying attention to the needs of all the programs and providing them with the tools they need to be successful. The community has a feel like no other and coach Davis knows that support will go a long way in helping his girls reach their goals. “Berryhill is a family. From the top to the bottom of this program. We have community members working on game day that don’t even have kids in the system. We have pastors feeding the kids and taking care of them. It’s just a family and everybody makes sure everyone is taken care of and you don’t get that in a lot of places.”

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he business world is full of family owned businesses operated by generations of grandparents, parents and their kids. At Sequoyah High School, the business of Indians’ football is a family affair where Bill, Brent and Brayden Scott enjoy the opportunity of each others’ company and their love for the game of football on a daily basis.

After completing his college football days at Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Bill Scott took his first job as a football coach at Westville in 1966. Following a two year stint at Muldrow, the elder Scott moved to Bristow and began what would become a Hall of Fame career coaching the Purple Pirates. While at Bristow, Coach Scott and his wife, Terry, welcomed a new member to their football team when their son, Brent, was born in 1960. “I was the O-line coach and one of the other coaches at Bristow came by the house to see our new baby and told me, Bill he looks like a bear,” grinned Scott. “From that moment on that would be what family and friends would call him, Bear.”

When Scott took the reins of the Bristow program as head coach, Bear grew up and became the Pirates starting quarterback and part of the team’s championship success. “I didn’t coach him because he was our quarterback and I was the O-line coach,” remarked Scott. “Even though I was the head coach, my assistant had the quarterbacks, which was probably good for both of us.”

“That was a good thing because we are both so competitive,” remarked Brent, the current head coach at Sequoyah Tahlequah. “He was a disciplinarian and I knew that. But we left it at the stadium. Mom didn’t allow either of us to bring football, good or bad, to the house.”

While the elder Scott continued high school coaching in Oklahoma, Brent went on to play college ball before following in dad’s footsteps beginning in 1995. After assistant roles including stops at Sallisaw and Grove, Bear became the head football coach at Sequoyah Tahlequah in 2004 and almost immediately began developing a winning tradition of his own with 64 victories in his first seven seasons. And, like his dad, Brent Scott now has the opportunity of coaching his own son, Brayden, who is in his 3rd year as the starting quarterback for Sequoyah. Add to that, Brent’s dad is also on the Indians’ coaching staff as the “O-line coach.”

“Growing up in the coaching circles, I certainly never envisioned this opportunity,” replied Brent. “Having my dad out here with me along with Brayden is a real blessing.”

Now, with father and son multiplied to include the youngest Scott, things can be challenging. “Some days it can be pretty intense,” remarked Brent. “Not because of the X’s and O’s but because we’re always around each other. Dad still coaches the O-line and I’ve got my hands on a little bit of everything, including the offense where this time Dad is coaching his son. I guess I’m learning first hand what he went through when I was growing up.”

F E AT U R E “It’s a little different this time because I’m coaching Cub,” said Brent. “I’m involved directly with the offense which means I’m in his ear all the time. Coach Randon Lowe does a great job coaching our quarterbacks. And, that’s a good thing for both Cub and me. And at the end of the day, I still remember what mom always demanded, that we leave it at the field.” Brayden, the youngest of the Scott football family, carries the name tag similar to his father as most people refer to the junior quarterback at Sequoyah as “Cub.”

“My dad was Bear to almost everyone so I guess it’s natural that I’d be called Cub,” replied Brayden. “I like it and I really enjoy getting to play football for my dad and Pa-Paw.” When it comes to coaching and playing with your son, both Bill and Brayden agree everyone knows their place on the play chart.

“The first year I was here it was like a war, I threatened to quit more than once,” recalled the elder Scott. “I called a time out, and I found out real quick that wasn’t my job. Brent let me know that in plain English. And, I haven’t done it since.” “There’s no doubt, it’s harder for me now than when I was coaching Brent,” said Bill. “Because that’s my grandson. I understand a coach has to sometimes raise his voice a little to make his point, but, I’ll tell Brent to remember how he was coached.” “Since my freshmen year, that’s been the deal,” smiled Brayden. “Papaw told Dad you don’t yell at my grandson. I’m still your dad, so lay off. It was kinda neat to see my PaPaw have a soft side.” “I don’t care what anybody says, it’s hard to play for your dad, because we both know when something goes wrong,” Brayden said. “Dad expects a lot of me; you have to know all the stuff, no excuses.” “With Pa-paw, football is an everyday thing too, said Brayden. “It’s everything,

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breakfast, lunch and dinner. I’m sure he’s dreaming about it. And, we’ll always talk about how to run wing-right 48 sweep and the many different ways we can run the play.” “During a game or practice, things can get a little emotional, if you know what I mean,” said Brayden with a youthful grin. “But, at the end of the game, getting a hug from my dad and Pa-paw, I think that’s the most special thing I could ask for.” In addition to preparing for the next game, all three men are cherishing the opportunities of the future.

“Brayden is getting a lot of attention to play college football,” confirmed Brent. “We’ve got a blue print here at Sequoyah for a guy with the talent to play at the next level, a lot of what I learned from Dad. I’m trying to do the same things for Brayden that we did with Nathan Stanley and Chris Littlehead.” “I want them both to be successful, nodded Bill. “Bear’s got a bright future as a coach and Cub will play football in college just like his dad and I both did. I know that they both know what it takes to be a winner.”

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“Dad and Pa-paw know what I’m going to experience in a game and what challenges I’ll face when I get to play in college,” Brayden agreed. “It’s nice having their experience as players and coaches to steer me on the right path and help me make the right decisions.” While Bill, Brent, and Brayden enjoy the business of the game they love, all three agree there’s another family member that keeps the trio in a proper perspective.”

“It’s nice to have a family affair,” confirmed the elder Scott. “My wife Terry has done an unbelievable job with all of us. We just celebrated or 48th wedding anniversary. I’m pretty sure she’s seen about every game I’ve coached and pretty much the same for Brent and Brayden.”

“Mom is always there supporting all of us,” agreed Brent. “Whether we win or lose, mom still welcomes us back to the house. And, she still expects all three of us to leave football at the stadium.”

“G-G, is the angel for all of us, grinned Brayden referencing his grandmother. She keeps all of us in line. She’s not afraid to tell us to check the attitude at her door. She’s definitely the boss. It’s nice to have her on my side.” Reunions for most families happen around holidays or special events. For Bill, Brent and Brayden Scott, the reunion is everyday with the two things all three love the most, football and family.

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olland Hall has a long and successful history in field hockey as a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference. This year they are continuing that success with an 8-3-2 record through the end of September. Coach Leah Scott is in her second year of guiding the Dutch. They started out the season in St. Louis at the Gateway Field Hockey Classic which included 72 teams from ten states. This year’s team is a young but an athletic team that has really come on as the season got going, growing together as SPC games began. Holland Hall started out 2-0 in league play.

Many people have a limited knowledge of field hockey, its rules and overall strategy of the game since there are few schools in the state that field teams. In short, the object of is to hit, flick or push a ball into the opposing teams goal using sticks. The modern game was believed to have developed in England in the mid 19th Century. (There are Egyptian drawings thought to be over 4,000 years old that depict people hitting a ball with a curved stick). The standard field of play is on a field (pitch) that is 100 yards in length and sixty feet wide. Positions are named similar to those as in soccer, namely fullbacks (defenders), midfielders and forwards, (frontline) as well as a goalie.

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Goalkeepers must wear at least a helmet and a different colored shirt in order to have “goalkeeping privileges”. They may also opt to wear additional padding such as “kickers” over the shoes, leg-guards, padded shorts, body and arm protectors—if they opt for this protection, they are termed “fully protected goalkeepers”. Although such goalkeepers may block or deflect the ball from the goal with any part of their bodies, and propel the ball with their feet, legs, the associated padding or their stick, they must always carry a stick. Holland Hall starts field hockey in sixth grade, which does help out greatly in team development but it is bit more difficult to get players skills honed at an early age since there is no “little leagues” per say like there is in soccer, softball and so on. Some of the players on the high school team got their first exposure to the game at their first practice their freshman year.

Not only are the Dutch successful this year with seniors Caroline Gold, Eryn McCarver, Lily Swab, Lauren Sawyer and Allie Johnson, there are a long list of past student athletes and coaches that have had successful careers at Holland Hall and collegiately. These individuals have had an impact on the overall community of Holland Hall and because of the history that the sport has played at the school it is one of

the reasons that Holland Hall continues to be a member of the SPC versus joining the OSSAA, since field hockey is not a sponsored sport in Oklahoma high schools. From team success, the Dutch have won Ten SPC titles; 1973, 1978, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994 and 1995. Margaret Kaboth was the first field hockey coach at Holland Hall. The top female athlete award is presented in her honor at graduation each year. Lynne Caroone was a legendary field hockey coach at Holland Hall from 1975-2002. She won 9 SPC titles and had an outstanding overall record of 241-85-30.

Some notable former Holland Hall field hockey players are: Christy Utter ‘92, who played at North Carolina and was a starter on two NCAA championship teams. Courtney Sommer ‘97 played at Duke University and was an All American and also played for the junior US national team. Currently, we have Maggie Brady ‘10 who is currently at Brown, Lauren Hauge ‘10 who is playing at Michigan and Conley Craven 09’ is playing at UC Davis. Incidentally, Brady and Craven faced off against each other in September. If you would like to see and hear more about this year’s team, go to:

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The 2011 state cheerleading championships did not disappoint. Performing in front of a near-packed house, the girls of 109 schools, large and small, competed like crazy to prove they were the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best.

A very close race in points saw Hominy take the 2A crown, while Lincoln Christian gained the win in 3A for their first-ever state title. In 4A, Mount Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proved they were tops with an unbelievable performance in the small school field (2A-4A).

Kaylee Snyder Hayley Parks Ali Andrews Chyanne Chuculate Cheere Walker Kyle Nolan Sarah Horner Kindall Haulmark Karis Terrell Breanna Scott

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In 5A, Deer Creek narrowly beat Harrah by one point, the closest margin of victory all day. The Redskins of Union were, handsdown, the top squad in 6A and the impressive performance had to be stellar to defeat a loaded field. On the co-ed side of things, Keys-Parkhill was the champion in the small school field, while Choctaw racked up its 5th state title on the large school side of things.

Ashley Jackson Connor Maguire Cori Johnson Kayla Williams Ashley Ferron Makenna Shaefer Brooke Bradshaw Hayley Kendrick Jessica Bearden Macaulay Poole Allie Welch

Lorin Hite Bailey Davis Courtney Drain Kylie Meazell Callie Batts Maddy Breuklander Kailey Moore Nikki Strickland Cassie Garrity Cassidy Geirhart Dylan Hamrick

Karlie Barron Madeline Duncan Kylee Knight Lillie Kincheloe Kayla Cox Emilie Ritz Carleigh Geirhart Kaylee King Rachel Baack Taylor Craig

Lauren Gustas Jennifer Ellis Kaelyn Casteel Savannah Schultz Skylar Hamilton Kaleigh Flanagan

Brooklyn Berido Shelby Broyles Hope Dabney Monica Hair Kena Kingsley MaKenna LeBar Megan Tumy Michaela Hewitt

Emily Avery Kaitlin Hurst Lindsey Van Horn Alije’Babb Jessica Arteaga Alexa Lee-Dinnes Mary Silas Karly Hensley

Natalie Peters Madi Simmons Callie Turner Hannah Martin Tabatha Netherland Reagan Standridge Miranda Dabney

Hope O’dell Kaylee English Gina Stiles Hayley Sarabia Kourtney Sneed Lauren Osborne Miranda Johnson Michelle Griffin

Kyrsten Bene Ashley van Antwerpen Back row: Victoria Riggs Ashlyn Steele Peyton Bates

Abby Evans Amber McGhee Kylee Johnson Meg Taylor Marissa Page Coach Carrie Kellerv

Taylor Dabney Hailey French Jessica Giles Claire Landers Bailey Newman Coach: Laurie Law

Heidi Hilts Sara Brockman Kolbey Duclos Jessica Stiles Allison Sarabia Victoria Cudjo Mia Hogan-Davis

Taylor Witcher Taylor Wood Kelsey Kramer Mandi Gatlin Katie Weitkamp Emily Hopper Allye Plunkett Jessica Mendenhall Alyx Fairchild Brittan Drennan Kelsey Legget

Brittney Rutledge Treyce Glidden Brie Jackson Brooke Johnanson Kiersten Haws Malorie Kalens Kenzi Kulka Haleigh Trentham Bri Beasley Abbey Pellow Lanie Bailey

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Haley Beaird Keigan Munoz Tristin Billingsley Megan Majewski Dominique Rodriguez Demery Pennington Mallory Gatlin Coaches: Cathryn Weeden and Stacey Beams

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1-Lincoln Christian 244 2-Washington 236 3-Perry 228 4-Sulphur 219 5-Stroud 216 6-Commerce 199 7-Prague 194 8-Wilburton 189 9-Kansas 182 10-Morris 179

1-Mt. Saint Mary 2-Bristow 3-Vinita 4-Oklahoma Christian 5-Tuttle 6-Blanchard 7-Pauls Valley 8-Purcell 9-Verdigris 10-Blackwell

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Class 6A 263 262 258 251 249 243 243 230 230 223

1-Union 281 2-Edmond North 272 3-Southmoore 243 4-Ponca City 242 5-Lawton Ike 238 6-Moore 237 7-Stillwater 232 8-Westmoore 230 9-Edmond Memorial 227 10-Sand Springs 216

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ating is just as much a part of training as lifting, running or learning schemes. Whether you’re a quarterback or a lineman, you will need to adequately fuel yourselves to train well, recover quickly and increase your overall endurance.

Ten Guidelines for Optimum Nutrition

1. Eat five to six meals, three to four hours apart, every day, containing: a. Low fat protein sources

b. High complex carbohydrate low sugar sources c. Low fat dairy sources

d. Fruit and/or vegetable (every meal) 2. Always eat breakfast!

3. Limit fried foods, they are extremely unhealthy! 4. Avoid high sugar drinks.

5. Always consume fluids, carbohydrates, and proteins within one hour of completing any exercise, workout, or training session. 6. Eat for energy and performance before taste. 7. Eat a protein source every meal. 8. The more vegetables the better.

9. Water, Water, Water – one gallon each day is highly recommended.

10. Pre-prepared foods are usually very unhealthy for you. (Fast food, frozen meals, frozen pizzas, packaged sandwiches, etc.) When putting your diet together, one thing to keep in mind is to not become too repetitive in making the diet. There are several options to putting a good diet together; No one wants to eat the same thing day after day. Always consider your nutrition needs when making the decision on what to put in your diet, and always choose nutrition over taste. The key is choosing which food is going to help you go through a training session, practice, or game without fatiguing until the session is over, if at all.

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The key to a positive and healthy lifestyle is consistency. You have to be consistent in all areas – Nutrition, Weight Training, Speed Training, Practice and Resting. The most important is nutrition. If you do not have the fuel to burn, it is going to be hard to get good results. Being consistent with your nutrition will ultimately result with your progression in weight training, speed development and the perseverance to push yourself and make yourself a better student/athlete.

Always eat breakfast; skipping it is not an option, especially if you have early morning workouts or practices. If you’re not overly hungry, try a lighter meal such as a milk shake, yogurt, cereal, fruit, peanut butter sandwich or even a protein/ carbohydrate bar. Eat at least three full meals a day with snacks in between each meal. Try to eat between every three and 4 hours, your daily caloric intake total should range between 20 to 25 calories per pound of body weight. When placing food on your plate for your three main meals of the day, break your plate up into thirds. One third should consist of carbohydrates/starches (pasta, potatoes, rice, breads). One third should consist of a protein (Steak, Chicken, Fish, or Turkey) and the final third should consist of vegetables or fruits. Hydration is probably the most overlooked element in sports performance. However, it is a very crucial factor because dehydration can have significant impacts on performance during competition. Take breaks to rehydrate, drink early and often to sustain performance. Consume fluids during training sessions, practices, and games. Follow these guidelines and strategies. 1. Gulp, don’t sip. 2. Swallow fluids; don’t spit. 3. Drink, don’t pour on your head. 4. Do not over drink. Consume fluid as suggested: 20 oz one hour before, during and after. 5. Drink water BEFORE you get thirsty!!! 6. Monitor body weight before and after all training sessions and competitions. 7. Replace lost body weight by drinking 16 ounces for every pound lost during

training. 8. Load carbohydrates 3-4 days before competition and maintain carbohydrate intake during training.

Drink enough fluid per hour based on your sweat rate, which you can determine with these three steps:

1. Weigh yourself before and after exercise. 2. Keep track of the number of ounces of fluid you consume during exercise 3. Subtract your post-exercise weight from your pre-exercise weight, and then convert it to ounces (16 ounces to a pound, so if you lose 2 pounds during exercise, you have lost 32 ounces.)

Dehydration causes your body to burn more muscle tissue and more of its muscular energy stores. Thirst sensors are inhibited during strenuous exercise. The first mechanism generally does not work well enough to prevent dehydration. During performance a two percent or greater loss in body weight from dehydration can impair personal performance.

Remember that football is a game of strength, speed and stamina so you need to eat enough carbohydrates to fuel your muscles and brain during activity. Every meal or snack should contain carbohydrate-rich foods, such as breads, tortillas, rice, pasta, barley, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, juice, crackers or pretzels. Likewise, you should also consume protein for muscle growth and a healthy immune system. Try eggs, jerky, nuts, peanut butter, baked beans, bean dip, chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, milk, yogurt and cheeses. For a sample of a weeks food layout go to www.vypeok.com

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