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6 | Stillwater Football Coach Barnard and Jordan Brown aim to lead the Pioneers back to the playoffs for the second straight season.
9 | Cushing Football The Tigers try to capture the gold ball in Class 3A after finishing as runner-up in 2014.
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10 | Stillwater Volleyball Lady Pioneers return an experienced roster as they try to return to the Class 6A playoffs.
18 | Ponca City Football Coach Allen hopes to continue to improve the state of the program .
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Hailey McDaniel - Stillwater Softball Hailey McDaniel is a senior at Stillwater High School where she plays first base and catcher for the Lady Pioneers. McDaniel said she enjoys softball the most because of the, “close bonds” that are formed through playing.
Outside of softball, McDaniel also throws the shot put and discus for the varsity track team. McDaniel says the most rewarding thing about high school softball is the team aspect. “What I like the most if learning how to overcome adversity as a team.” When she’s not on the field you can find her participating in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth in Government and various church groups. For her outstanding talent, involvement in her community and commitment to the team, Hailey McDaniel is this month’s Female Athlete of the Month.
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STILLWATER PIONEERS Coach: TUCKER BARNARD Enrollment: 1,423
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Schedule: Sept. 4 – at Deer Creek Sept. 11 – vs. Mustang Sept. 18 – at Edmond North Sept. 25 – vs. U.S. Grant Oct. 2 – at Midwest City Oct. 9 – vs. Lawton Oct. 15 – at Choctaw Oct. 22 – vs. Putnam City West Oct. 30 – at Enid Nov. 6 – at Lawton Ike
Quick Hits: The Pioneers are a skosh above .500 for the past decade with a mark of 54-53.
Stillwater’s offense exploded toward the end of the last season, accounting for 181 points in the final three regular season games. Bixby slowed the Pioneers down somewhat in the first round of the playoffs holding them to 28. Stillwater has won 10 of its last 12 games against teams from the Edmond Public Schools. The Pioneers defeated Deer Creek as well a year ago in the first ever meeting between the schools. Even though Deer Creek is located in Edmond it is not a part of the Edmond Public School system. Last 5 Years: 2014 - 7-4 2013 - 2-8 2012 - 3-7 2011 – 8-3 2010 – 1-9
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All-State History: Gassoway 1918 John Thatcher 1937 Jerry Stubbs 1937 Olin Miller 1938 J.D. Cheek 1939 Jack Shelton 1945 Jim Holdridge 1950 Bob Andrew 1951 Sonny Keys 1952 Don Garner 1953 David Oates 1953 Lynn Pitts 1955 Stanley Ward 1956 Dick Jones 1956 Chris Bolton 1957 Jerry Thompson 1957
Mike Upton 1959 Woodie Berry 1961 Mickey Upton 1961 Don Frank 1963 John Matlock 1963 Ron Johnson 1964 Kent Grant 1965 Tom Dearinger 1966 Pat Wilsey 1967 Randy Matlock 1967 Rod Warner 1968 Bruce Neph 1970 Steve Hesser 1974 Mike Schwager 1975 Mike Field 1976 Zack Webster 1977 Jackie Shipp 1979
Steve Nicholson 1980 Brent Johnson 1981 Sim Drain III 1985 Todd Wright 1987 Charles Verner 1988 John Nemecek 1989 Drew Williams 1990 Greg Moyer 1993 Matt Holliday 1997 Chris Miller 2000 Josh Fields 2000 Russell Brorsen 2004 Jacob Seacrest 2005 Jesse Vester 2011 *Oklahoman All-State Selections
Jordan Brown (6-2, 203, Sr.). Brown OFFENSE had a productive junior season The Pioneers qualified for the Class playing next Brandon Prather, who 6A-II playoffs in its first year of graduated. Brown finished with existence. They made improvements 17 receptions for 355 yards and in all phases of the game, but coming four receiving touchdowns. On in to 2015, there are some holes the ground, he gained 279 yards to fill. Only three starters return to on 35 carries and scored three the offense, but head coach Tucker touchdowns. His numbers should see Barnard has faith in his guys. a huge boost this season now that he “We are excited about the opportunity this year,” Barnard said. “So many good players graduated after the 2014 season leaving a whole new group of kids with the chance to prove what they can do.” The Pioneers are going to focus on the power running game, with the intent of setting up the play action pass. The focal point of the offense will be dynamic Jordan Brown playmaker
is the primary playmaker. Quan Malveaux (5-7, 155, Sr.) will take over at running back after gaining 191 yards and scoring one touchdown on the ground last season. He will be an integral part of setting up play action. Up front, the Pioneers will be solid. Braxton Brown (5-10, 235, Sr.) and Trenton Passmore (5-11, 250, Sr.) will anchor the group up front. Consistent play from the guys up front will be key for the success of the Pioneer offense. Tight end Gage Strom (6-2, 223, Sr.) will help block up front, but will also be expected to catch passes. Jace Brownlee (5-11, 171, Jr.) takes over at quarterback after former starter Braxton Noble graduated. His development will be important for the Pioneer offense. He can run it and pass it.
DEFENSE Defense should be a strength for the Pioneers. Five starters return to a unit that developed well last season. The front seven will be the biggest strength for this defense. The Pioneers are big and physical up front on the defensive line. Courtland Canaday (6-2, 221, Sr.) presents a formidable pass rush to any tackle he faces. He finished with 18 tackles last year as a junior. Linebacker Trey Carter (5-11, 174, Sr.) is the Pioneer’s biggest playmaker on defense. He had a solid junior season, finishing with 36 tackles. Kaden Gravatt (6-2, 212, Jr.) is a hybrid player. Courtland Canaday He can play either defensive end or linebacker in Barnard’s 4-3 defensive scheme. He finished with 13 tackles last season, and is expecting that number to rise this year. Adam Martin (6-0, 240, Jr.) was productive on the defensive line as a sophomore. His role is expected to expand in 2015. Jacob Bracken-Leach (6-3, 210, Sr.) adds depth to the defensive line.
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Dillon Longbrake - Perkins
Braden Henry - Stillwater
of a 4.0 and is driven academically. His plans after high school are to pursue either baseball or football in college and continue his education at the next level.
Perkins varsity football player Dillon Longbrake not only plays three positions for the football team, but he pitches, plays first base and the outfield for the baseball team. Longbrake is a true triple threat in two sports. Longbrake carries a GPA
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In addition to his accomplishments, he is involved in numerous student clubs and activities. His favorite subject is math, and he enjoys spending time with his friends and coaches who have made his high school experience “fun and enjoyable.” For his dedication to his team and his education Dillon Longbrake is the Academic Athlete of the Month.
on the varsity track team.
Upcoming Stillwater senior Braden Henry is this month’s Academic Athlete of the Month for the Stillwater Pioneer’s football team.
Though playing nose guard on the football field is his main position, he says he “can and does play anywhere on the offensive line.” Outside of football, Henry is a discus and shot put thrower
Henry carries a 3.77 GPA, is involved in numerous school clubs and groups and serves as the Vice President of the Stillwater Chapter of Youth in Government. Henry is working to gain his Eagle Scout Rank before he graduates high school.
Henry said he loves playing sports for Stillwater because, “the amount of pride that the teams and crowds have make it easy to get excited for games.” After high school, Henry plans to attend a university and pursue a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering. Henry is dedicated to Stillwater High School, his teammates and his education.
OFFENSE The Cushing Tigers battled through an extremely challenging district schedule in 2014, finished the regular season 6-4 and headed into the playoffs looking like a team that nobody would pick to get very far in the postseason. Despite that chatter the Tigers knew that they were a battle-hardened bunch that wouldn’t back down from anyone. The Tigers rode that momentum all the way to a spot in the state championship game before losing to Heritage Hall and settling for silver instead of gold. This year the Tigers will turn to running back and VYPE Top 100 selection Josh Houtchens (5-9, 195, Sr.) to lead the team back to the postseason and give the team yet another shot at a gold ball. Last season Houtchens ran for 1,039 yards and 18 touchdowns in a very balanced offense. Kory Wiley (5-8, 180, Jr.) will also get some carries this year at running back for the Tigers. Expect Hagan Myers (6-0, 250, Jr.) and Adam Loftis (6-3, 270, Sr.) to lead an offensive line in charge of opening up holes for the two backs. Other key offensive players in the Cushing lineup this year will be wide receivers England Honeybuss (6-1, 180, Jr.) and Trey Morris (6-4, 185, Jr.) along with quarterback Kyler Patterson (6-0, 180, Sr.).
CUSHING TIGERS
Coach: BARRETT SHUPE Enrollment: 477
Schedule: Sept. 4 – at Bristow Sept.by 11Michael – at Berryhill Photo Mayberry Sept. 18 – vs. Cleveland Sept. 25 – vs. Perkins Oct. 2 – at Kingfisher Oct. 9 – vs. Centennial Oct. 15 – at Heritage Hall Oct. 23 – vs. Bethel Oct. 30 – at Blackwell Nov. 6 – vs. Mannford Last 5 Years: 2014 - 10-5 2013 - 8-3 2012 - 8-3 2011 - 7-4 2010 - 2-8
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OFFENSE Coming off of a 7-4 season, coach Bruce Williams and the Perkins-Tryon Demons are ready to take on the new season. With a mix of veterans returning and newcomers entering, Williams believes his team will be ready when the playoffs arrive. “We have a lot of young talented players that need experience,” Williams said. “If they develop as we hope, we should right in the mix come playoff time.” Five starters return to the offensive side of the ball, most of them skill players. Running back Shawn Crosby (5-8, 160, Sr.) will start in the backfield.
He is an elusive back with breakaway speed. Tight end Jake Gould (6-2, 215, Sr.) is a tremendous pass catcher who can make impactful blocks. Wide receiver Bryce Wells (6-2, 190, Sr.) is a big, physical presence down the sideline. He blocks downfield, has great ball skills and can go get jump balls. Dillon Longbrake (5-10, 155, Sr.) is the starter at quarterback, but he also sees time at wide receiver. He has a good mix of speed and arm strength. Daniel Wall (6-3, 225, Sr.) is exactly what his name says he is: a brick wall. He is a tremendous blocker. The Demons will run multiple formations in order to establish the running game. If they can set that up, the rest will fall into place. DEFENSE Most of Williams’ returning starters on defense are
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DEFENSE Defensively the Tigers will operate out of a 3-4 front spearheaded by Houtchens at Barrett Shupe Josh Houtchens linebacker. Last season Houtchens made 68 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, four sacks and picked off a pass. Also starting at linebacker this year will be Peyton Carmin (5-9, 175, Sr.) who posted 92 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and one interception last season. Levi Herren (6-4, 225, Sr.) and Jared Hubble (6-2, 220, Jr.) will anchor the Cushing defensive line from the two end positions. In 2014 Herren made 63 stops, had two tackles for loss and four sacks while Hubble recorded 27 tackles, seven tackles for loss and one sack. In the secondary Morris will team with Donavin Martin (59, 170, Sr.) to lead the pack in the back end of the defense. Morris made 67 tackles last year and had six pass breakups but what was most impressive was his five special teams touchdowns.
Coach: BRUCE WILLIAMS Enrollment: 372
Schedule: Aug. 28 – vs. Lindsay Sept. 4 – vs. Sequoyah Claremore Sept. 11 – at McLoud Sept. 18 – at Harrah Sept. 25 – at Cushing Oct. 2 – vs. Centennial Oct. 8 – vs. Heritage Hall Oct. 15 – at Mannford Oct. 23 – vs. Kingisher Oct. 30 – OPEN Nov. 6 – at Blackwell Last 5 Years: 2014 - 7-4 2013 - 5-6 2012 - 5-6 2011- 8-3 2010 – 9-2
two-way players. Wall is a disruptive force on the defensive line. His power can cause problems for opposing offensive lines. Gould plays linebacker for the Demon defense. He is a good tackler who showed signs of strong leadership abilities as a junior. Longbrake spends his time on defense in the secondary. His speed allows him to cover a wide range of threats. Caleb Hart (5-11, 245, Sr.) joins Wall on the offensive and defensive lines. He has a good mix of finesse and power. He can wreak havoc on defenses with his speed. Wells is another secondary player for the Demons. All of these guys are pieces of Williams’ attacking 3-4 scheme.
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PIONEER VOLLEYBALL Lady Pioneers Aiming for Memorable Season. Coach Jason Webber is ready to lead Stillwater back to the state tournament. Lady Pioneer volleyball coach Jason Webber enters the 2015 season with enthusiasm and excitement for his team. “I expect this season will be one upon which memories of a lifetime are based,” Webber said.
Webber’s confidence stems from the fact that he has all of his starters from last season returning to the fold this season. He only lost one senior who regularly played last season. Webber expects an incredibly seasoned team to take the floor each night. The Lady Pioneers will be littered with senior leadership. “As for leadership, we have five seniors,” Webber said of his team. “As many as the last two years combined. They have been with me a long time and sort of walk into the gym with an understanding of how things work. They have their own ideas but they know that I also have ideas to propel them forward. They enjoy the journey of being a part of the problem solving process to find success.” Junior Elissa White and senior Lauren Gattis are two of the players Webber mentions. They will have a large impact for the Lady Pioneers, but they are just the tip of the talent iceberg. The key for Webber, or for any coach of a team sport, will be to rally his players and get them to work together toward the same goal. Players from each class play a specific role that helps the team win. From the freshmen to the seniors, each role is just as important as the next. “The key is the group forming and each member of that group
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fulfilling their role no matter how small or large,” Webber said. “I expect that the experiences of my seniors would produce a calm steadiness to our games and help us through rougher times. I see the youthful energy of our sophomores and juniors pushing us with strength to the end of the season. All will have to come together for our season to be truly amazing.” The offseason is tremendously important to the development of Webber’s players. He encourages all of his girls to participate in club volleyball to further hone their skill set. A large percentage of his players participate, and the Lady Pioneer program is better because of it. This offseason, Webber had his girls focus more on the mental aspect of the game. He had them read Daniel Coyle’s book Talent Code, which shows them how to become masters at a sport or skill they are striving to learn. Webber expects all of this to factor into a winning season. It is never easy making the state tournament in Class 6A, but Web-
Elissa White
ber believes his team has the chemistry and focus to make it happen. Keep an eye out for the Lady Pioneers as they strive for a dream season.
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Character is a combination of qualities that distinguishes one person or group from another. Hideaway Pizza celebrates achievements of local high school athletes by presenting the monthly “Character Counts Award.”
Abigail Shreffler Stillwater High School
Abigail Shreffler is this month’s Character Counts Athlete of the Month. The Stillwater High School senior Libero has played volleyball since elementary school. Starting in the third grade, Shreffler has been pouring her time and efforts into volleyball and improving her skills on the court. At school Shreffler belongs to several clubs including Beta Club and Student Council. She’s actively involved in her youth group, participating in mission trips and volunteer work. After high school Shreffler plans to stay in Stillwater and attend Oklahoma State University. “My favorite thing to do is hang with my friends and go to OSU events,” Shreffler said. Shreffler said her mother has been a big influence in her life and credits her for helping her become the person she is today. For her involvement on and off of the court and in the classroom, Abigail Shreffler is the Character Counts Athlete of the Month player.
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Elissa White - Stillwater High School
Junior volleyball player Elissa White is the Stillwater Leader of the Month. A member of the varsity volleyball team, Elissa White has shown the ability to not only perform at a high level, but to help lead the team and give head coach Jason Webber a threat to score from her outside hitter position. White understands what it means to be a leader for her team. “In my opinion, a good leader is someone who is humble, positive, and consistent in their actions, while also being able to step up and be confident in the decisions they make for themselves, and the people around them. A good leader should be selfless and invest in others lives. Being open to ideas, communicating constantly, being respectful, and always trying your absolute best are also characteristics that contribute to leading well,” White explained. Her team and teammates are the fuel to the fire that keeps her motivated. “My team and teammates mean so very much to me. I know without them I would not be the same athlete or person I am today. They allow me to learn and grow on a daily basis by pushing me to be the best me I can be, while also letting me return the favor. They act as an encouragement in all aspects of my life.” Like most leaders, White was influenced early on by her parents, but the biggest influenced has come from her faith in Christ. “Who influenced you and helped make you a good leader? My parents are definitely two people in my life who have molded me to be a leader. They have always encouraged me to do the right thing, despite what the people around me are doing, and by that, to live as an example. They have also taught me to speak up for what I believe in, to step out of my comfort zone. This has shown me what an incredible difference I can make in the world, through the things I do and the words I speak,” White said. “The most important leader is my life is Christ, who serves as the perfect example of how I should strive to live, as he was a leader while being a servant to others.”
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Jaiden Alley Pawnee High School How long have you been involved with FCA? I’ve been involved in FCA for 6 years. Who influenced you to join? My previous youth minister Zac Priest influenced me to join at an early age. I give him a lot of credit for shaping me into the leader I am today. How has FCA made an impact in your life on and off the field? FCA has helped me be an example and show great sportsmanship on and off the court and field. It’s amazing to see fellow athletes take time out of their busy schedules to come together and worship God. How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete? My beliefs are the reason I am where I am today. Before every run I always bend down and pray on the track and I write a verse on my wrist before each basketball game to serve as a reminder of who is in control. What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Hebrews 12:1 No matter what we are doing we should always do our best to honor ourselves, but most importantly honor God.
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OFFENSE The Tigers got off to a hot start last year under head coach Todd Wilson going 5-2 in their first seven games. Unfortunately, three-straight district losses to Oologah, Wagoner and Cascia Hall left Cleveland with a 5-5 overall record and on the outside looking in when it came to playoff time. This year the Tigers are hoping to not only start strong but finish stronger with the help of a talented group of upperclassmen. On the offensive line Jake Moore (6-2, 235, Sr.) and Kylar Hanna (6-0, 230, Sr.) will be the Tigers’ biggest muscle up front. Fullback Darren Dell (6-1, 180, Sr.) will also handle a large part of the blocking duties as well as being a short yardage and goal line specialist. Last season Dell had 14 carries for 92 yards and one touchdown. Fans can expect to find Jared Keeler (6-0, 175, Jr.) to start under center this season after throwing for 1,883 yards and 11 touchdowns as a sophomore. Keeler’s top target this season will be wide receiver Desmond Freeman (6-1,
CLEVELAND TIGERS
Coach: Todd Wilson Enrollment: 494
Schedule: Sept. 3 – vs. Hominy Photo by Mayberry Sept. 11Michael – at Mannford Sept. 18 – at Cushing Sept. 25 – vs. Vinita Oct. 2 – at Catoosa Oct. 9 – vs. McLain Oct. 15 – at Miami Oct. 23 – vs. Oologah Oct. 30 – at Wagoner Nov. 6 – vs. Cascia Hall
Quick Hits: The Tigers shut out McLain and Miami in back-to-back weeks. It has been more than two decades since Cleveland blanked consecutive opponents.
170, Sr.) who caught 21 passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns last season.
DEFENSE On defense the Tigers bring back five starters from a year ago and will base out of a 4-3 look. “We are going to play an aggressive style of defense that led to three shutouts last season and us allowing 19 points per game. We look to improve upon that by keeping an aggressive mindset and look to improve the amount of turnovers we force,” coach Wilson said. Dell and Moore are the Tigers’ leaders on defense as well with Dell starting at linebacker and Moore starting on the defensive line. Cameron Schultz (6-1, 230, Sr.) will also start on the defensive line this year after making 54 tackles and recording four sacks last season. In the secondary the Tigers will look to get big efforts from both Matt Dressler (5-8, 155, Sr.) and Travion Bryant (5-9, 165, Sr.). A year ago Dressler made 51 tackles and recorded one sack while Bryant made 11 tackles and intercepted a pass.
Cleveland has won four straight in the series against Vinita. The last Hornets victory came in 1999. The Tigers are definitely heading in the right direction. Cleveland won a combined nine games from 20062009. Since the 2009 season, Cleveland has won at least six games each season and a total of 30 contests.
Last 5 Years: 2014 - 5-5, 2013 - 5-6, 2012 - 9-3 2011 – 5-5, 2010 – 6-4
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FRONTIER BASEBALL Jaysen Ratliff - Frontier Baseball
Frontier baseball player Jaysen Ratliff is this month’s Character Counts Athlete of the Month. In addition to being a starter on the baseball team, Ratliff also plays basketball and track. He’s involved in FFA and his church, and loves to fish in his spare time. His favorite thing about baseball is getting to compete with his cousin, Dacota Roberson. After high school, Ratliff
plans to study exercise science at Oklahoma State University and eventually become a trainer with the goal of opening his own gym. His coaches say he is, “one of the players on the team who has the highest character on and off the field.” Ratliff is an excellent example of a team player and someone that puts his teammates before himself.
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PONCA CITY WILDCATS
All-State History: Barry Harsh 1918 Lawrence Hildenbrand 1926 Paul Early 1929 Buck Henderson 1938 Warren Witt 1939 Kirby Rider 1940 Warren Edwards 1941 Robert Askey 1942 Robert Silvy 1944 Albert Prado 1946 Dick Powell 1947 Tom Catlin 1948 Jack Wear 1949
Ned Blass 1950 Tom Ross 1951 Jim Krider 1951 Fred Clarke 1952 Delbert Long 1952 Chuck Bowman 1953 Gene Mullin 1953 Wesley Jordan 1954 Roy Boring 1954 Frank Forbes 1954 Jon Kennedy 1962 David Ladner 1964 Odell Lawson 1965 Mark Driscoll 1967
Dick Coates 1968 Wes Nimmo 1971 Doug Johnson 1972 Kevin Ormand 1977 Dannye Webb 1978 Kevin Harlan 1979 Meech Shaw 1987 Tink Collins 1987 Josh Johnson 1995 Rashawn Parker 1995 *Oklahoman All-State Selections
Coach: JOSH ALLEN Enrollment: 1,447
Schedule: Sept. 4 – vs. Enid Sept. 11 – at Guthrie Sept. 18 – vs. Shawnee Sept. 25 – vs. Booker T. Washington Oct. 2 – at Muskogee Oct. 9 – vs. Bixby Oct. 15 – at Sand Springs Oct. 23 – at Claremore Oct. 30 – vs. Bartlesville Nov. 6 – vs. Sapulpa
Quick Hits: The Wildcats play their home games at Sullins Stadium, named in 1977 after Earl Sullins. Later inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame, Sullins is the winningest coach in Ponca City history. He also taught 39 years in the district’s school system. Sullins passed away in 2004 at the age of 98. Ponca City has not won more than three games in a season since 2005.
The Wildcats defeated Shawnee last year for the first time since 2011. The series went on hiatus from 1997 through 2010. Last 5 Years: 2014 - 3-7 2013 - 0-10 2012 - 2-8 2011 – 2-8 2010 – 1-9
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Conner Larson OFFENSE In his first two seasons as the head coach in Ponca City, Josh Allen had gone a cumulative 2-18. Last year the Wildcats started to show progress as they went 3-7 and picked up wins over Class 5A power Shawnee and 6A-II foes Claremore and Sapulpa. Heading into this fall the Wildcats are expecting even greater things with seven returning offensive starters. Senior signal caller Conner Larson (6-1, 185, Sr.) leads that group of returners. A player that comes from an extremely athletic family, with his father Zakary and his uncle Jesse both being standout baseball players at Arkansas City, Kan. high school, Conner is a dualthreat quarterback that ran for 1,017 yards on 182 carries last year and racked up 13 total touchdowns.
Ben Raulston (6-4, 241, Sr.) will be snapping the ball to Larson this year as well as being one of the major leaders on the offensive line. Allen praised Raulston saying that his ability to push the players around him has been a huge plus in the locker room. Also on the offensive line will be tackle Jared Harvey (6-5, 296, Sr.) who is the Wildcats’ most recruited athlete and was the team’s offensive MVP last season. Other key players in the Po-Hi offense this year will be Dexter Arita (5-10, 165, Sr.) and Darrel Arita (5-10, 175, Jr.). Both players are very smart along with being good athletes, according to Allen. And both players will be used at a variety of spots on the field from running back to receiver.
Dexter Arita DEFENSE On the defensive side of the ball Ponca will be much less experienced but will still have a good amount of athleticism to plug into its 3-4 base defense. On the line Jared Kimble (6-2, 225, Jr.) will start at defensive end for the Wildcats. Last season Kimble made 31 solo tackles and made 4.5 sacks making him a player Allen believes will get some college looks this season. Inside linebackers Austin Hercyk (6-0, 200, Sr.) and Austin Fry (5-11, 210, Jr.) both provide good production in the middle of the field. Last season Hercyk made 88 total tackles while Fry, who Allen described as one of the
toughest players on the team, made 34 total tackles as a top backup.
Finally on the backside of the PoHi defense look for cornerback Keller Elwood (6-1, 175, Sr.) and safety Riley Dilbeck (5-10, 175, Sr.) to make it hard for opposing quarterbacks. Last season Elwood used his blazing speed as the fastest player on the team to break up six passes and pick off another. Meanwhile Dilbeck had 37 tackles and five deflections of his own. “If our offense lives up to its potential and the defense continues to develop over the summer and into August we will have a good ball club,” Allen said.
Darrell Arita “It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” Paul “Bear” Bryant
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Camenda “Cass” Osborn is a softball player with Swiss Army Knife versatility for the Ponca City Lady Cats. Capable of playing almost every infield position Osborn is a proven player that will bring valuable varsity experience to the team this year according to Ponca City head coach Josh Swain. Osborn is part of a big group of upperclassmen that have been some of the winningest players in Po-Hi softball history. Last season Osborn helped the Lady Cats finish 26-11 and make it all the way to the regional final. For her efforts she was named as an all-district honorable mention team member. This season Osborn hopes to step up in an even bigger way and lead the Lady Cats all the way to the state tournament. Osborn is also a great student and carries a 3.8 grade point average along with being a player for the basketball team and a manager for the baseball team. For her effort on the diamond and as a leader in the dugout Camenda “Cass” Osborn is the Farm Bureau Ponca City Athlete of the Month.
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PONCA CITY SOFTBALL Po-Hi Softball Looks to Take the Next Step and are hopeful that experience will lead them to the state tournament.
In the past five seasons Jared Freeman built the Po-Hi softball program to heights it hadn’t seen for a very long time. After going 11-22 in his first year Freeman won at least 21 games in each of the next four years accumulating a 98-49 record over those four seasons, and a 109-71 record over the entirety of his tenure. Now Freeman has stepped aside to take on some administrative duties in Ponca City and Josh Swain, a member of Freeman’s staff takes over as head coach of the Lady Cats. Swain said he believes the success of the last few years will be a big plus in his favor. “I consider that a really big advantage to take over a program that has been very successful the past several years. I was very fortunate as the junior high head coach the last two seasons to get the chance to be around the varsity and really learn from those coaches and understand why and how they were successful,” Swain said. “Due to that success the last five seasons, the players and coaching staff already have that winning mentality and Prior success just has that effect and that thought process on everyone involved with the program and it’s very exciting to be a part of.” Leading the Lady Cats this year will be a group of seven seniors that have been
a major part of a lot of the wins in the past few years and Swain expects them all to play major roles this year. “We have a great group of upperclassman this season that I know will do a great job of providing leadership on and off the field including seven seniors. Each of these seniors brings a different type of leadership to the table. Some lead vocally, and some lead by example, but it has been a very good mix and blend of leadership,” Swain said. The seniors Swain mentioned are Katie Ailey, Claren McCormick, Kenzie Lyons, Karly Kothe, Karrie McClain, Devon Randall and Niki Morris. Junior Camenda Osborn is also a valued upperclassmen and will bring a great deal of leadership and athletic versatility to the team. Other key contributors this year will likely be sophomores Ashlynn Mercer and Bailey Johnson and incoming freshmen Kendall Jean, Kelci Hasenfratz, Kaylie Murray, Kylie Hopkins and Samantha Elliott. Overall Swain said his goals for this team are multi-faceted. “I would love to be able to host a regional here in Ponca City. I don’t think that has happened for quite some time
and that would be a tremendous accomplishment and experience for all of us. Competing in a state tournament and for a state title are also very reachable goals with the team we have this year,” Swain said. “But my main goal for us, the most simplest short-term goal, is to just continue to work hard and get better each and every day and to maximize our strengths and continue to improve on our weaknesses. I think by focusing on these small short-term goals, it will make our long-term goals for the end of the season a little easier to accomplish.”
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PONCA CITY VOLLEYBALL Ponca City Volleyball Expecting Big Things. Lady Cats ready to serve up a big total of wins
The Ponca City volleyball program has done nothing but continue to improve under head coach Jaimee Miller. Under Miller’s leadership the Lady Cats have built themselves into a program capable of competing with any program in the state and now Neal is setting her sights on improving that even more. “We have really been focusing on our commitment and love of the game. This includes getting down to the technical aspects: understanding and building a higher side out percentage, figuring out placement of our hits and analyzing the other teams tendencies and abilities,” Miller said. “We want these ladies to leave our program with, not only their love of the game, but also with the knowledge behind every detail in the game.” Junior setter Abby Knittel will be a player Neal relies heavily upon for leadership along with junior outside hitter Destiney Crowder and junior middle hitter Kinzee Goodno. All three players have been a major part of the program their entire high school careers and will once again be key cogs in the Lady Cats rotation. “These three, I feel, are going to step up and produce some good action that will hopefully be reflected in our win-loss record this year. They have put in many, many hours of court time through club
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and camps this past year and have improved immensely,” Miller said. “In addition to the amount of court time they’ve accumulated that are also working hard running a youth summer league for Ponca City. They are independently running the practices, coaching the teams and introducing a love for volleyball that, I’m sure we will see the benefits of their efforts in our program in the future!” Part of that immediate future will be a very strong freshman team according to Miller. The majority of those players have played in multiple tournaments this summer and have also spent a multitude of hours working out with the varsity team. Miller believes that those players should bring an added element to the Lady Cats program this year by pushing the varsity squad in a way they haven’t seen from a freshman team in Ponca before. Looking ahead to the season Miller said she is looking forward to several matches. “I always look forward to the Bartlesville and Enid matches. Being rivals in the old Frontier Conference for so many years (and me being Po-Hi alum) makes them fun competitors annually,” Miller said. Overall Miller said
her goals for this team is to get over .500 and instill more of a winning mentality in her players. “My goal for these young ladies is to instill the mentality of playing to win instead of playing to not lose! I want them to come out with confidence in their abilities and knowledge of the game to the point they will fight until the bitter end to get that W, then even if we do lose, they come out wanting to play again to prove they can win next time! My other goal is to walk away from this season with a winning record,” Miller said.
Phillips 66 is a proud sponsor of the Ponca City Area Character Counts Award.
Kenzie Lyons Ponca City High School
Ponca City High School softball player Kenzie Lyons is this month’s Character Counts Athlete of the Month. Lyons is actively involved in her church’s youth group and several activities at school. In her free time she loves going to the lake with her family and friends. As a varsity softball player Lyons is a starting pitcher for the Lady Cats and is one of the top players in Class 6A. After high school she plans to attend college and continue her softball career. Still undecided about where she will go, Lyons has several schools considering her for the next level. In college Lyons would like to pursue some type of degree in medicine. “My dream career would be to be a pediatrician,” Lyons said. In her free time, she loves to hang out, play sports and spend time with family. Lyons is committed to her education, her teammates and her school and for that we recognize her as the PoHi Character Counts Athlete of the Month.
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Coach: BOB UNDERWOOD Last 5 Years: 2014 - 5-6 2013 - 3-7 2012 - 3-7 2011 - 8-3 2010 - 9-2 Photo by Michael Mayberry Enrollment: 256
Schedule: Sept. 3 – at Crescent Sept. 11 – at Blackwell Sept. 18 – at Okeene Sept. 25 – at Chisholm Oct. 2 – vs. Alva Oct. 9 – at Tonkawa Oct. 15 – vs. Pawnee Oct. 23 – at Perry Oct. 30 – vs. Hennessey Nov. 6 – vs. OCA Coach: TRAVIS COLE Last 5 Years: 2014 - 6-5 2013 - 4-6 2012 - 6-5 2011 - 7-4 2010 - 3-7
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Enrollment: 313
Schedule: Sept. 4 – vs. Blackwell Sept. 11 – vs. Crescent Sept. 18 – at Stroud Sept. 25 – vs. Tonkawa Oct. 2 – at Pawnee Oct. 9 – at Cashion Oct. 15 – at Hennessey Oct. 23 – vs. Newkirk Oct. 30 – at Chisholm Nov. 6 – vs. Alva Coach: RUSSELL COOK Last 5 Years: 2014 - 3-7 2013 - 2-8 2012 - 1-9 2011 - 2-8 2010 - 3-7
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OFFENSE Every team has a strength and the this year it’s the offensive line for the Tigers. With inexperienced players in skill positions, it will be important for the line to play at the top of their ability. “We are going to have to rely on the offensive line, because of the youth at the quarterback position. We have two very good wide receivers, the big question is can we get them the ball,” said head coach Bob Underwood. Leading the charge up front is Bryen Bloomfield (6-2, 285, Sr.) and Lane Pameticky (5-10, 185, Sr.). Bloomfield will start at center and call the assignments, while Pameticky will start at one of the guard positions. These two are the keystones of the offensive line. Running back Jordan Scott (6-1, 170, Sr.) will benefit from the big O-line, but it’s his speed that will get him to the endzone. Wide receivers Trevor Johnson (6-3, 215, Sr.) and Jordan Miller (5-8, 145, Jr.) create problems for the defense with their speed and ability to get open. Look for Johnson to have a big season if the team can find a quarterback capable of getting the ball downfield.
DEFENSE There may be more questions than answers on the defensive side of the ball for coach Underwood. With only three returning players back on defense, the Tigers are looking for younger, inexperienced players to step up and make a difference. Trey Hobbs (6-1, 295, Sr.) will start at nose guard giving the defense some push up front. Hobbs will pressure the quarterback but look for linebackers Johnson and Scott to gobble up most of the tackles. Free safety Braxton Stopp (5-7, 165, So.) is young but has the talent to play the position. Recognizing what opposing offenses are doing will be a big key to his success. In the 4-2-5 scheme the Tigers will base out of this season the secondary must find players capable of supporting the run. Coach Underwood said, “the key to succeed is hard work.” The hard work started this spring and continues through summer pride and preseason practice in August.
PERRY MAROONS
On the offensive line Perry will count on tackle Luke Volmer (6-3, 205, Sr.) to lead the way.
NEWKIRK TIGERS
OFFENSE Under new head coach Travis Cole the Maroons will be moving to a spread attack this season. One returning starter however is Dawson Padilla (6-0, 165, Jr.) who will be the team’s starting quarterback. Last year Padilla threw for 1,941 yards and 15 touchdowns and will look to continue to improve this fall. Other key skill players this year will be H-back Austin Reyes (6-2, 185, Jr.), wide receiver Brett Schovanec (6-3, 180, Sr.) and running back Mason Taylor (5-10, 170, Sr.). A year ago Reyes caught 27 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown. Schovanec meanwhile won the 200-meter dash in May and has big play capability any time he gets his hand on the ball.
DEFENSE Defensively, Reyes is the team leader and will start at linebacker this season. As a sophomore Reyes had five tackles for loss and seven sacks to go along with his two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Zack Lowry (5-11, 190, Jr.) saw limited action last year but will be moving in to start at middle linebacker this fall. Volmer will also be a disruptive force on the Perry defense this year starting at defensive end in order to give him more chances to pin his ears back and get after the quarterback than he had last season at linebacker. In the secondary Santoi Rhodes (5-7, 150, So.) and Tanner Kime (6-2, 170, Jr.) will both start at cornerback.
PAWNEE BLACK BEARS OFFENSE Last season in Russell Cook’s first year as head coach the Black Bears went 3-7. This season Cook hopes to improve that mark with a talented group of players willing to work hard and make Pawnee the feared program they were not long ago. Nathan Brock (6-3, 190, Sr.) will quarterback the team and bring the same leadership abilities to the gridiron that make him a standout point guard for the basketball team. Brock’s favorite target this year will be receiver Caylan Biddy (6-4, 180, Sr.) who is also a basketball star for the Black Bears. Pawnee will also have two players capable of working out of the backfield and taking the ball to the house at any time. Kaleb Pershall (5-10, 170, Jr.) will be the team’s main running back this year.
Anthony Leas (5-5, 160, Sr.) will also get some time at running back but will also be found at a receiver spot at different times when the situation calls for it.
DEFENSE In the Black Bears’ aggressive 4-4 scheme look for defensive lineman Kalob Stephens (6-0, 215, Sr.) to become a player opposing quarterbacks don’t want to see on the other side of the line. Cody LeadingFox (6-0, 170, So.) and Gavin Godberson (5-6, 175, Sr.) are also names to remember this season. LeadingFox will start at an inside linebacker spot for the Black Bears while Godberson will bring his speed and athleticism to the outside linebacker position.
Coach: MIKE KIRTLEY Last 5 Years: 2014 - 3-7 2013 - 5-5 2012 - 5-5 2011 - 4-6 2010 - 6-5 Photo by Michael Mayberry Enrollment: 192
Schedule: Sept. 4 – at Luther Sept. 11 – vs. Morrison Sept. 18 – vs. Blackwell Sept. 25 – at Perry Oct. 2 – at Hennessey Oct. 9 – vs. Newkirk Oct. 15 – vs. Chisholm Oct. 23 – at Alva Oct. 30 – vs. Crescent Nov. 6 – at Pawnee Coach: GRAHAM SNELDING Enrollment: 400
Schedule: Sept. 4 – at Perry Sept. 11 – vs. Newkirk Photo by Michael Mayberry Sept. 18 – at Tonkawa Sept. 25 – vs. Pawnee Oct. 2 – at Heritage Hall Oct. 9 – vs. Mannford Oct. 15 – at Kingfisher Oct. 23 – at Centennial Oct. 30 – vs. Cushing Nov. 6 – vs. Perkins Last 5 Years: 2014 - 4-6 2013 - 0-10 2012 - 0-10 2011- 2-8 2010 – 1-9
TONKAWA BUCCANEERS OFFENSE Just six short years ago the Tonkawa Buccaneers were hoisting a gold ball. Since then however the Bucs haven’t been able to make it out of the first round of the playoffs and have missed the postseason two times, including last season when they finished 3-7. This year look for Tucker Alexander (Sr.) and Rustin Martin (Jr.) to both compete for the quarterback job. Whichever player doesn’t end up taking the snaps will still get on the field as a receiver. Brothers Justin Esch (Sr.) and Alex Esch (Sr.) have been tagged as “the Esch factor” and will also get time at receiver this year. In the backfield look for another set of brothers Chase Pfluger (Sr.) and Camrin Pfluger (Jr.) to be the go-toguys in Tonkawa’s rushing attack. Up front fans can expect players like Devin Vandruff (Jr.), Josh Davis (Jr.), Jacob Begshisown (Jr.), Anthony Ingmire (Jr.), Rigo Perez (Jr.) and Kobe White (Jr.) to all rotate in on the offensive line. Tight end Trent McAreavey (So.) will also play a key role in the blocking scheme but also be an athletic target in the passing attack.
DEFENSE With Stony Fath running the offense and new assistant coach Kale Dice working with the quarterbacks and receivers coach Kirtley will focus much of his attention on the defense and along with his brother Kurt look to make the Bucs defense one to fear. On the defensive line many of the players who play on the offensive line to see regular time. Other players on to watch up front on defense will be Corbin Crowder, Tad Linton (Jr.), Koby Mora (Jr.) and Cameron Hockett (Jr.). At linebacker the Pfluger brothers will team with Ingmire to give the Bucs a very deep front seven. Finally in the secondary look for Lane Summers (Sr.), Jonathon Mercer (Jr.) and the Esch brothers to all get time at corner. At the two safety spots Alexander and Martin will both play with the mix of intelligence and reckless abandon that coaches love at that position.
OFFENSE Last season the Blackwell Maroons finished the year 4-6, their highest win total since 2007 when the Maroons also finished 4-6. This season Blackwell hopes to keep improving and reach the playoffs for the first time since the year 2000 when they finished 5-5 after a first round playoff loss to Metro Christian. This year the Maroons will be led by a very talented offensive line. Dayne Thomason (5-9, 270, Jr.) is a mountain of a man up front and will be joined by athletic big men Trevor Wood (6-0, 215, Jr.) and Dillion Mayne (6-1, 205, Jr.). Quarterback Kolby Burtner (6-0, 175, Sr.) will be taking full advantage of Blackwell’s road graders as a player who can make plays with both in the passing game and by tucking the ball and taking off downfield. When Burtner does throw the ball this year his main target is likely to be receiver Braden Morill (5-10, 180, Jr.). Overall Graham Snelding said the Blackwell offense will be a unit fans will love to watch. “We are going to feature a wide open passing attack and an improved run game,” Snelding said.
DEFENSE On the defensive side of the ball the Maroons will base out of a 3-4 look this year. The tip of the spear in that aggressive , blitzing defense will be defensive lineman Rudy Reilly (6-0, 220, Sr.). Linebacker Mike McCleary (6-1, 190, Sr.) will also be a part of the Maroon’s front seven this year. The strongest part of the Blackwell defense this season though may very well be the secondary. Justice Circle (5-9, 150, Sr.) will start at cornerback this year and give the Maroon’s some solid leadership in the back end. At free safety look for sophomore sensation Isaiah Stafford (6-0, 170, So.) to use his elite athleticism to frustrate opponents this year. Finally, Blake Johnson (5-9, 150, Jr.) will round out a group of talented defensive backs starting at strong safety this season. “We are returning 20 lettermen that got tons of playing time last season. The kids have a much better grasp of our schemes this year and have spent their offseason in the weight room getting stronger and faster. We are looking forward to going out and competing hard every Friday night,” Snelding said.
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DEER CREEK-LAMONT EAGLES COACH: KEVIN ENGLE ENROLLMENT: 47 LAST 5 YEARS: 2010 - 13-0 2011 - 11-1 2012 - 8-4 2013 - 3-7 2014 - 8-4
OFFENSE The Eagles began to fly again last season, finishing with a record of 8-4 after making it to the Class C quarterfinals. With seven returning offensive starters expect the Eagles to possibly go even deeper in the playoffs this season. Leading the DCLA offense this year will be quarterback Harrison Muegge (511, 170, Sr.) who threw for 1,389 yards and 24 touchdowns last season and also ran for 1,372 yards and 24 touchdowns. Other key players in the DCLA offense this year will be receiver Britton Stacy (6-1, 160, Sr.), Dylan Teft (5-10, 160, Jr.) and Barry Bachman (5-9, 155, Sr.). Stacy caught 31 passes last year for 517 yards and 14 touchdowns whle Teft and Bachman combined for 21 catches and four receiving touchdowns. On the offensive line center Cody Williams (6-0, 230, Sr.) is a great blocker and consistent snapper according to Engle.
DEFENSE On defense Muegge and Stacy will both be players to watch in the Eagles’ 3-2 scheme. Starting at linebacker Muegee made 118 tackles last season and recorded 11 tackles for loss. Stacy meanwhile starts at safety and recorded 71 tackles and also picked off three passes a year ago. On the defensive line Andrew McKee (5-10, 185, Sr.) and John Irvin (5-10, 220, Sr.) will be two players that will terrorize opposing quarterbacks. In 2014 McKee racked up 88 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. Irvin meanwhile contributed 25 tackles and four tackles for loss. Finally expect Bachman to also make some big plays on defense this year from a spot in the secondary. Sept. 4 – at Kremlin-Hillsdale Sept. 11 – vs. Bluejacket Sept. 18 – at Medford Sept. 25 – vs. Prue Oct. 2 – at Garber Oct. 9 – vs. Timberlake Oct. 15 – at Coyle Oct. 23 – at Covington-Douglas Oct. 30 – at Buffalo Nov. 6 – vs. Copan
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