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School Budget Cuts, What Does it Mean for OKCPS?

By JOHN E. HOOVER Featured Columnist The school district that produced Kenny Monday, Wayman Tisdale, Tony Casillas and so many more athletic icons has hit hard times.

Tulsa Public Schools recently announced plans — within a larger budget reduction of $12.4 million in fiscal year 2017-18 — to make painful cuts to its proud athletic department.

An ongoing financial crisis at the state level continues to impact public schools throughout Oklahoma. TPS is no different. But that doesn’t make it easy to accept.

A special session of the school board on April 6 opened some new wounds, left many in tears and even invoked a radical idea.

“It’s tough,” Cloud said. “Nobody wants this.”

At the board meeting, Tulsa mayor G.T. Bynum, former mayor Susan Savage and former lawmaker Jeannie McDaniel spoke out on the ills of more public school cutbacks.

John E. Hoover is a sports talk radio cohost with The Franchise in Tulsa and a columnist with TheFranchiseOK.com

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“Don’t get rid of athletics for high schoolers, or consolidate them,” said Caroline Whitney, a freshman on the Booker T. Washington volleyball team. “That ruins school spirit. Athletics is an outlet for students to get scholarships for college and to just look forward to do something at the end of the day.”

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Of course it has affected us,” said Edith Vickers, Site Athletic Coordinator at OKC’s John Marshall High School. “This year, a lot of our sports, we didn’t order equipment.

Football has been taken care of, helmets and all that stuff, but a lot of other sports, we’ve done without new uniforms. We don’t know if we’re going to get all of our budget to order uniforms for next year.”

Chris Van Denhende, a Rogers grad and current president of the Rogers Booster Club, said consolidation “will destroy athletics.

Athletics builds an esprit de corps within the school. It builds spirit. And if kids are going to different schools, you might as well just get rid of it and send kids to participate on AAU and club teams. I think that would be a huge, huge mistake.”

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And Tulsa Public Schools isn’t the only metro district under duress. Challenges also exist at Oklahoma City Public Schools, where the 2016-17 budget was slashed by $30 million.

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Cloud said he would meet with his staff and hammer out more details in the coming weeks, but he initially proposed that the wrestling program at Booker T. Washington — the same program that helped spring Kenny Monday to four state championships,

Instead of one middle school team at each school in football, volleyball, basketball and soccer, athletes from two schools will be combined into one team. According to Cloud’s plan, Carver and Monroe will be combined, as will Memorial and Rogers, East Central and Hale, Clinton and Edison, and Central and McLain.

It may seem self-serving to complain about driving to another school to play sports when heinous alternatives, such as $1.9 million in mandatory teacher furloughs or a $2.4 million reduction in textbook allocations, are forcing Tulsa’s best teachers to pursue work outside the district. TPS surveyed its constituents — more than 18,000 teachers, administrators, volunteers, parents, residents and students responded — and the results presented by the district strongly support a reduction in athletics.

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The day after the emotional meeting, TPS athletic director Gil Cloud revealed his plan to manage the funding shortfall, a difficult road map that he believes must be followed.

The $173,000 in cutbacks are being proposed just a year after Cloud’s budget was reduced to $1.7 million, a year after varsity swimming programs were cut at Central, East Central, Edison, Hale, McLain, Rogers and Webster.

“Last year it was really difficult because we had to cut sports, and we cut multiple sports,” she said.

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“There is a sacred cow in this state called football, and it must be challenged.”

Also, under Cloud’s early draft, East Central, Hale, McLain, Memorial, Rogers and Webster would lose boys and girls golf, while Hale, McLain, Rogers and Webster would cut boys and girls tennis. Hale also would lose baseball, and Rogers and Webster both could drop baseball and softball.

Vickers said the TPS problem of consolidating schools and co-opting athletic programs between schools “would be extreme” and hasn’t hit OKCPS’s budget yet, but added that the state’s largest district already has combined athletes from different schools in certain low-participation sports.

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“We should cut football to get the attention of our residents who continuously vote for lower taxes and fail to support teachers in schools,” said Dr. John Marlow, a former East Central student and now a counselor at Street School. “The problem is not the legislators. The problem is that the people whom the school districts serve don’t understand now many resources go into serving their students, their families and their communities.

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Fan's Choice Basketball Players of the Year Brooks said, “It means everything. I wouldn't be the player I am today without the town of Blanchard's community support as well as my families. Cheering me and my teammates on at every game gives us the energy to go out on the court and accomplish what we have,” said Brooks.

As a pitcher on the baseball team, Brooks has helped the Lions to a 27-4 record and the Lions on considered one of the top teams in the state regardless of class.

Aaron Brooks Fan’s Choice OKC Boys Basketball Player of the Year Poll Aaron Brooks – Blanchard 5,673 votes Carlos Coppage – Ed. North 1,673 votes Marvin Johnson – Ed. North 354 votes Trae Young – Norman North 236 votes

Other players receiving votes included Keyshawn Embry-Midwest City, Callen Haydon-El Reno, Brady Manek-Harrah, Brantly Thompson-Tuttle, Trey Hopkins-Carl Albert, David Emesiani-Putnam City, Mason Harrell-Carl Albert, Ryan Cole-Harding Prep and Malik DeppEdmond Memorial.

Aaron Brooks – Blanchard High School A basketball and baseball star at Blanchard High School, Aaron Brooks has made the most of every opportunity granted him while in high school.

On the basketball court, Brooks helped the team to a 17-10 record and a No. 13 ranking in Class 4A. The Lions made it to the Area tournament under the leadership of head coach Brad Reynolds and the play of Brooks and his teammates. During the season Brooks averaged 19 points a game with 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.6 steals. When asked about the support he’s received during his time at Blanchard

For his play on the court this season, the fans have spoken and Aaron Brooks is the Fan’s Choice Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Editor’s Choice Boys Basketball Player of the Year An obvious choice would be Trae Young at Norman North, but because he was named the Shelter Insurance Mr. Basketball Oklahoma for the second year in a row, I’m going to pick someone else.

That player is Mason Harrell at Carl Albert High School. Harrell was one of the leaders on the Titans basketball team that went 26-2 and was ranked No.1 in Class 5A for most if not all of the season.

Harrell was a crucial component in Carl Albert’s state title in 2016 and their run to the state semifinals this year.

Harrell averaged 28.8 points per game with 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 3.2 steals. Over his career at Carl Albert Harrell has scored 1,876 points, scoring 806 of those points this season as a junior.

Harrell could finish his career next season as one of the top players to ever play at Carl Albert. Look for Harrell and the Titans to be in the hunt for another title in 2018.

Fan’s Choice OKC Girls Basketball Player of the Year Poll

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As a baseball player for the Lions, Brooks caught the eye of the University of Oklahoma and the offer to play baseball at the next level shortly followed. Brooks committed to Oklahoma and will become a member of the team next fall.

Recently during the Nike Pro-Nine tournament at Owasso High School, the Lions swept the field defeating the likes of Owasso (6A), Edison (5A), Bishop Kelley (5A) and Berryhill (4A). Will Brooks be the best pick-up basketball player on the Sooners baseball team? “Yes I think I will be the best pick-up player on the OU baseball team. No doubt about it,” said Brooks.

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Shala Robinson – Moore 61,473 votes Tori James – Blanchard 51,561 votes Katie Mayo – Newcastle 17,500 votes Jessi Murcer – Westmoore 5,226 votes Brooklyn James – Dibble 4,188 votes Katelyn Levings – Edmond Memorial 3,612 votes Maddie Sperle – Piedmont 3,234 votes Jo’Nah Johnson – Edmond

Santa Fe 2,375 votes Abbie Winchester – Heritage Hall 1,924 votes Taylor Roberts – Classen SAS 723 votes Other players Shala Ro binson receiving votes included Olivia Curtis-Christian Heritage, Faith Laffoon-Tuttle, Ana Llanusa-Choctaw, Maddie Barker-Dibble, Clare Chastain-Dale, Jacie Evans-Norman North, Sydney Manning-Deer Creek, Kayla Mires-Crossings Christian, Taleah Brown-John Marshall.

Shala Robinson – Moore High School

From the first time she stepped on the court, Moore’s Shala Robinson was a star. As a senior Robinson started the year with a VYPE Top 100 nomination and a preseason All-VYPE selectee.

Robinson did not disappoint. She averaged 18.2 points per game, 12.1 rebounds and 3.1 steals.

She also added 2.1 blocks and 1.5 assists to her totals.

Over her career at Moore, Robinson has scored 1,091 points and grabbed 712 rebounds.

Moore head coach Brent Hodges said Robinson was a leader on the court and someone younger players could look up to.

“Shala has been a great player for us at Moore.

Shala should be accredited with a great amount of the success we have had over the last two seasons. She is a player that is committed to getting better everyday and working hard. She is a great young lady with many great qualities that we want in all of our players. We wish her success at the next level,” said coach Hodges.

Editor’s Choice Girls Basketball Player of the Year I’ll take the same approach with the Girls Player of the Year as I did with the boys. Ana Llanusa won the Shelter Insurance Miss Basketball Oklahoma award so I’ll stay away from Llanusa. With that said, Classen SAS product Taylor Roberts was second in the voting and my choice for Player of the Year.

Roberts had a record setting season, literally.

Roberts became the first African-American female and the second girl to hit the 3,000-point mark over her career. During a regular season game against Star Spencer, Roberts dropped 32 points finishing the game with 3,008 points and her permanent place in history.

Led by Roberts the Classen SAS team finished the season with a 28-3 record and was ranked as high as No.3 in Class 4A. Roberts finished her high school career with 3,429 points, averaging 30.5 points per game this season with 4.7 rebounds and 3.6 steals per contest. Roberts passed Howe’s Stephanie McGhee who held the all-time record with 3,376 points.

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Oklahoma Educators Credit Union Most Outstanding Coach David Shannon – Harrah David Shannon – Harrah High School

Most Outstanding Slow-Pitch Softball Coach – Presented by Oklahoma Educators Credit Union David Shannon – Harrah 50,260 votes Desiree Booker – Blanchard 39,542 votes Eldon Anderson – Crooked Oak 4,398 votes Perry Wilson – Tecumseh 2,892 votes Jeremy Bates – Moore 2,600 votes Jason Lingo – Southmoore 488 votes Steve Schwarz – Westmoore 400 votes Keith Coleman – Piedmont 335 votes Andy Powell – Dale 162 votes Jake Phillips – Newcastle 81 votes

Other coaches receiving votes included John Hutchinson-Santa Fe South, Jace BrewerWashington, Tony Douglas-PC North, Courtne St. Clair-Norman, Shyanne Gatrost-Harding Prep, Beth Freihofer-Norman North, Dee Solomon-Noble, Brandi Dean-Jones, Ray Chidester-Bridge Creek, Kyla Kaufman-John Marshall, Terri Woosley-PC West, Ray Copeland-McGuinness.

Harrah head coach David Shannon has enjoyed an amazing career in coaching. After 40 years of calling the shot and a 1,000 wins, we caught up with coach Shannon to get his thoughts on the support the community of Harrah has shown him over the years.

VYPE: Coach, what does it mean to you to know that you have that much support from the community of Harrah? You received more than 50,000 votes in the poll.

Shannon: The softball program at Harrah is very close and supportive. Once my personal family and softball family got word of it they made it a goal to round up votes. I didn’t know about it for a while then someone sent it to me. Totally surprised.

VYPE: How important is that to a team?

Not just during a game, but support for the players before and after a game.

Shannon: Our parents really take care of our players. If the team needs something they find a way to make it happen. Some of our parents just built a beautiful new metal fence around the outfield. We had a donor that paid for it and some dads built it. When the players see that type of support it makes them feel good about playing softball at Harrah.

VYPE: The team is ranked in the top ten in Class 6A. What’s been the approach this season and what have you been surprised by, if anything?

Shannon: Even though we are a 4A high school we have to play in 6A slowpitch. Tough to compete against Broken Arrow, Jenks, Southmore, etc. The slowpitch coaches have ask the OSSAA to do something about the classes but they have refused so far. We take the approach that it is what it is and just go compete. Our kids love slowpitch and they know it makes them better fastpitch players .

We have a young competitive team that loves to play. We only have one senior on the team.

VYPE: Was there someone that mentored you as a young coach or before you got into coaching?

Shannon: Growing up I spent many summers at the Chandler Baseball Camp, the greatest experience a young boy could have. I had many good coaches but three great coaches that were wonderful mentors. Dusty Eby when I was just learning the game. Bill Tipton the great Carl Albert coach as I went through my high school years and Don Brown as I went through my college years. I was so lucky to have great men to teach me the values of life as well as the game of baseball.

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2nd Team Marques Wilson – Edmond North Trey Hopkins – Carl Albert Micah Thomas – Putnam City North Mason Webb – Bishop McGuinness Adokiye Iyaye – Putnam City North

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Honorable Mention Marvin Johnson – Edmond North Dea’zhon Perkins – Capitol Hill Quantrell Jackson – Mustang La’Corian Ballard – Western Heights Brock Schreiner – Choctaw

2nd Team Maddie Sperle – Piedmont Ossyana Ozoani – Del City Kelzie Orr – Putnam City Bethany Franks – Norman Veronica Harjo – Edmond North

2nd Team Aaron Brooks – Blanchard Tony Elix – Mount St. Mary Omar Boone – Casady Kevin Johnson – Crooked Oak Ryan Cole – Harding Prep

Small School – Girls 1st Team Taylor Roberts – Classen SAS Katie Mayo – Newcastle Katelyn Crosthwait – Washington Awreona Ransom – Millwood Abbie Winchester – Heritage Hall

Small School – Boys 1st Team Brady Manek – Harrah Quinton Johnson – Centennial Coryon Mason – Douglass Lattaryus Smith – Star Spencer Les Thomas – Heritage Hall

Honorable Mention Joe Cortesio – Christian Heritage Naquan Hopkins – Douglass Marcus Alexander – Centennial Riley Hamilton – Purcell Ian Cox – Crossings Christian

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Large School – Boys 1st Team Trae Young – Norman North (2X Mr. Basketball Oklahoma) Keyshawn Embery – Midwest City Mason Harrell – Carl Albert Callen Haydon – El Reno Cameron Martin - Yukon

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Large School – Girls 1st Team Ana Llanusa – Choctaw (Miss Basketball Oklahoma) Jo’Nah Johnson – Edmond Santa Fe Jessi Murcer – Westmoore Sydney Manning – Deer Creek Shala Robinson – Moore

Honorable Mention CurTiera Haywood – Mustang Bailey Golden – Choctaw Makyra Tramble – Shawnee Katelyn Levings – Edmond Memorial Kenna Sturgell – Norman North

2nd Team Jeanna Dixon – Centennial Erika Ankney – Harrah Hannah Ash – Dale Maddison Collyer – Harrah Caleigh Stevenson – Douglass

Honorable Mention Dani Manning – Dale Tori James – Blanchard Olivia Curtis – Christian Heritage Faith Laffoon – Tuttle Regan Crawford – OCA

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SWOSU's Austin Loomis is Flourishing in Weatherford Southwestern Oklahoma State University football player Austin Loomis enjoyed a nice career at Deer Creek High School, now Loomis is a member of the President’s Leadership Class and is set to become Student Government Association President in 2017-18.

VYPE: Before we talk about what you're doing today, lets take a moment and look back.

Now that you've moved on, what was special about Deer Creek in your eyes? You ended your high school career with multiple honors.

Loomis: The first thing that sticks out to me, about my time at Deer Creek, is the relationships I built. Many of my best friends now are still friends that I made while at Deer Creek and on the football team. I cherish these friendships and I know most people aren’t lucky enough to have that kind of connection still with high school friends. When I think about football at Deer Creek I think of my senior season. We were very good that year, and that was one of the most fun sports seasons I have ever played in. The chemistry on the team was incredible and we played with a real love for the game. If I had to pick a specific memory, it would be the night we won district by beating McGuinness at their field in the last game of the season.

VYPE: What adjustments if any did you have to make from a classroom standpoint?

VYPE: What was the first thing you noticed about your teammates and the game at the next level?

Loomis: Honestly, I expect to have a very large impact this season. This will be my 4th year starting at linebacker for SWOSU and I am extremely confident in our defense as a whole.

Unfortunately, last year I was injured during a time period where I felt like I was finally becoming the player I envisioned. But, I have continued to build on that. This season I expect to have an impact in every game both with my play but also with my preparation for each opponent we face. I am looking forward to seeing what our team does this year, it is going to be exciting.

VYPE: Are you still pursuing a future in the medical field? What is your major at SWOSU? Loomis: I am still in the medical field as a Healthcare Administration major. With my extra year of eligibility, I have decided to pursue a double major. My double majors are Healthcare Administration and Finance. I am very passionate about healthcare and am very excited to begin my career in the near future.

VYPE: What should we look for from the Bulldogs in 2017?

VYPE: Favorite TV show you watch with some teammates?

Loomis: I’d say our favorite thing to watch is NFL on Sundays after games. But, if I had to pick a movie that we like to watch, I would pick The Other Guys with Will Ferrell.

VYPE: Who orders the entire menu every time you go eat somewhere?

Loomis: This award goes, with all due respect, to my friend Elijah Britton.

VYPE: What advice would you give studentathletes who are about to take that step to the next level and continue their athletic careers in college?

Loomis: I would give them two different pieces of advice. First, do not expect your study habits to carry over from high school. You will need to dedicate more time to your studies and your sport than you ever have before. This is a crucial aspect of the student-athlete life. As an athlete you must make it a priority to get in your classwork, or you will fall behind. My second piece of advice is to remain humble.

You may have been the star in high school, but so was everyone else on your team. Everyone is there for the same reason as you, and as a freshman you can really learn from the athletes older than you.

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Loomis: First person that comes to my head is Dom Blue. Dom has always been a tremendous hitter since the day he got on campus.

Loomis: I’d like to say that we have a lot of guys who lead our team in various ways. However, when I think of an emotional leader someone who sticks out to me is Dillon Bauer. This is a guy who puts in a ton of extra work and is great at holding guys accountable. Then for lead by example guys I think of people like Tyler Follis, Quinton Gale, and Justin Bigelow. You will always see these guys doing what is required and more.

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VYPE: Who is the emotional leader on the team and who leads by example?

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Loomis: I think the two fastest people on the team are Joel Blumenthal or JR Omigie. I don’t know who is actually the fastest, but those two guys can really fly.

Loomis: This is any easy question. Although, our team has a ton of guys who really have a great motor and work hard every day, there are two guys that really stand out. Gerald White and Braden Sweet. These two guys truly never stop. I have never seen them have a day where they aren’t going 100 mph.

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VYPE: Who is the fastest player(s) on the team?

VYPE: Who has the best motor? Someone that never slows down.

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Loomis: The Bulldogs in 2017 are going to be a team on a mission. We had a very poor start to our season last year, which left our record a lot worse than how we felt we were as a team.

We expect to be underdogs all season, but that will not bother us at all. Our coaches have done a great job at keeping us focused on getting better every day this offseason. Our offense is going to be great with so many returning key pieces. And our defense is going to play with a lot of energy. It should be a fun year to be a fan of our team and exciting to watch.

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Loomis: One thing I noticed about my teammates at SWOSU was how welcoming everyone was. There was just an unstated understanding that we all come from different backgrounds and we all are going through the same hard workouts and practices.

If the team saw you giving effort they quickly

VYPE: Now that you have a couple of seasons under your belt, what kind of impact do you want to make this upcoming season in 2017?

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Loomis: The biggest adjustment I had to make was learning how to properly study. In high school information came easy to me even while in advanced classes. However, I quickly learned that my study habits would need to change dramatically in college. As soon as I left my general education classes I had a wake up call that I needed to really learn to sit down and study and prepare for classes. Time management is the biggest skill I would stress to incoming college athletes. In college your sport will demand more time than you’ve ever given it, and your classes will be harder than before.

took you in and made you a part of the family.

The main thing I noticed about the game, was the speed and size of everyone. Even at a 5A Oklahoma school I was one of the biggest guys on the field. Once, I got to college I realized that would no longer be the case. Also, the pace and speed of the game is a tremendous difference.

We ran a no huddle offense in high school, and it could still not prepare me for the intensity and speed of college football.

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Piedmont Academic Athlete: Isaac Stovall Story By Blake Colston - Piedmont Gazette Isaac Stovall should’ve failed kindergarten.

Or at least that’s the joke that Stovall likes to tell now. A starter on Piedmont’s boys soccer team, Stovall has put academics first ever since.

“If I would’ve failed kindergarten I wouldn’t have to be doing so well now,” he said. “I’ve been making A’s ever since.”

A centerback for PHS, it’s hard to say whether Stovall does his best work on the field, or off of it.

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and carries a 4.1 GPA this semester. He’s also a member of Student Council.

“I don’t like to make B’s,” he said, “they annoy me.”

Stovall is only a sophomore, but says he already knows what he wants to major in at college – engineering – and where he wants to go – Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo.

“It’s in the Top 10 in the nation for engineering schools and I love to snow ski and it’s up in the mountains,” he said.

“It’s about an hour away from Keystone and Vail, so that’s appealing.”

On the field, Stovall won a starting job on Piedmont’s backline before the season and has helped Piedmont’s defense pitch six shutouts so far.

Head coach Zac Selph said he knew Stovall had talent, but wasn’t sure exactly where he’d fit in for the Wildcats.

A few scrimmages into the preseason, it was clear to Selph Stovall could help Piedmont on

defense.

“We tried him back there and almost right away we said, there’s our answer. He’s kind of locked that position up,” Selph said. “He’s playing all the important minutes of all the important games and doing a really, really good job overall.”

Playing defense doesn’t come with all the glory that scoring goals does, but Stovall is fine with that.

Which is why Selph says Stovall has involved into such a steady presence for PHS.

“He doesn’t try to do more than he’s capable of. He wants to do his job the best he can,” he said. “And that says a lot, because it’s hard to find people that want to sit back there and take pride in defending.”

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Piedmont Wildcats Golf Story & Photo By Blake Colston-Piedmont Gazette In the past, reigning Class 5A state runner-up Dustin Hasley cast a long shadow over Piedmont's golf team.

This season, now a senior, Hasley remains entrenched as the Wildcats' top player. The Oral Roberts signee has fired a 75 or better in four of his last five

rounds, but several other players have emerged from the shadows to give the Wildcats a strong chance to qualify for state as a team for the second consecutive year.

"We've really seen the entire team develop over the last season," head coach Erik Ford said. "Dustin has always been there, but some of the other guys are really starting to play well."

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"We've got to try and stay consistent and not have as many blowup holes," he said.

Piedmont placed sixth at state last season and Oden thinks the pieces are in place to top that this year.

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"I think we can probably contend for a state championship," he said. "Dustin and I can go low and Will and Tyler can shoot in the 70's."

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"Those were confidence builders right there," he said.

Ford said putting together back-to-back solid scores on 36-hole days - like is necessary at state - is the focus for Piedmont moving forward.

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"He's just a really solid four or five-bag type kid that can shoot in the 80's consistently," Ford said. "To have a guy who can throw out a number if you need it is nice to have."

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Oden didn't hit as many greens as he'd like to during his round at Kingfisher, but chipped in for birdie and eagle.

The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association recently approved Peyton Rowland to use a golf cart during rounds, so he should return from injury soon to help fill out Piedmont's lineup.

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Behind Oden and Hasley are Will Craig and Tyler St. John, who have shot in the 70's on multiple occasions this season.

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"We saw a lot of potential out of Hunter last year," Ford said.

"He's worked hard to get better and firing off that 69 showed he can play with anybody."

"I just always watch him get in from around the green," Oden said. "So I've tried to pick up things from him there."

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Sophomore Hunter Oden shot a one-under-par 69 at Kingfisher to take second overall and beat Hasley by a stroke there. It was Piedmont's low round of the year and Oden's second under-par round of the spring.

Oden and Hasley play together often and Oden said he's been able to learn plenty from his teammate, especially around the greens.

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Piedmont Golf: Hannah Torres Blake Colston - Piedmont Gazette Piedmont's Hannah Torres told herself one thing after her freshman golf season concluded.

There would be no shortcuts to lowering her scores the next season. If she wanted to improve, she had to play and play some more.

So Torres got busy. She played as many rounds as possible throughout the winter and fall and joined the South Central Junior PGA as well as the Oklahoma Junior Golf Association, in addition to her time spent playing with Piedmont.

"Every day I'd rather be at the golf course," she said.

The results of her dedication are apparent. Torres shot rounds in the 130's during her freshman season, but has shaved 40 strokes off her game in a year's time. At the Suburban Conference Tournament at John Conrad in Oklahoma City this March, Torres shot 93 to take fourth and earn first team All-Conference honors. A week later, she placed

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"That was a lot of fun. I did not think that was going to happen," she said of being named All-Conference. "I was watching the board and was really scared, but I had my team supporting me behind my back so it was good."

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Since then, Torres has gone even lower, firing off a pair of 88's in her last two tournaments. Head coach Jordan Stark credits Torres' play around the greens for a large portion of the shaved strokes.

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"She can chip. It's amazing," Stark said. "She's chipped in some awesome shots. Her goal is to get it within about two feet of the hole every time and she will typically hit her target."

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With her scores dropping as quickly as the spring temperatures are rising, Torres has her eye on qualifying for her first state tournament.

Last season, Piedmont sent a pair of individuals to state with scores in the mid-to-high 90's, so Torres' scores in the 80's are more than good enough to qualify.

"I feel like I have a really good chance this year," she said.

And this is just the beginning, Stark said.

"Her score is only going to keep getting lower and lower the more she plays," she said. "She's really a hard worker."

EDMOND MEMORIAL

Edmond Memorial's Mukes is Something Special Morganne Mukes is a senior at Memorial High School where she’s a member of the varsity track team.

in business and continue to develop as a sprinter. But her time at Memorial HS will always have a special place in her heart.

100-Meter Hurdles 13.81 in 1989 by Franks of John Marshall 300-Meter Hurdles 42.78 in 1999 by Waibel of Jenks

Mukes will run the 100-meters, 200-meters, 4X100 relay, 4X200 relay and the 4X400 relay this season. Last season

“I love having opportunity to be apart of a track family that is dedicated to working hard and encouraging each other. My

Mukes finished with three gold medals (100, 4X200, 4X400) and a bronze medal in the 200-meters.

team comes out everyday ready to do a tough workout and pick each other up in the process. Every time I go to a meet no matter what event is happening we are all cheering for each other.”

4X200 Meter Relay 1:38.63 in 1979 by John Marshall

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4X800 Meter Relay 9:20.86 in 1983 by Edmond

100-Meters 11.48 in 2009 by Levingston of Midwest City

High Jump 5-10 in 1981 by Clough of Yukon

Pole Vault 12-00 in 2015 by Hanks of Norman

4X100 Meter Relay 46.29 in 1997 by Midwest City

“I love having opportunity to be apart of a track family that is dedicated to working hard and encouraging each other," said Mukes

3200-Meters 10:50.34 in 2003 by McLead of Jenks

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1600-Meters 5:00.75 in 2003 by Eldridge of Broken Arrow

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Shot Put 46-04.50 in 2001 by Warehime of Bartlesville

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After she graduates Mukes plan is to attend a university and pursue a degree

400-Meters 54.75 in 1987 by Marshall of Muskogee

Long Jump 19-08 in 2009 by Ezugha of Edmond Santa Fe

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“My favorite event is the 100 meter dash.

I love the 100 because I’m a powerful runner and I get to channel all my energy through this quick race,” said Mukes.

200-Meters 23.69 in 2008 by Levingston of Midwest City

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Known for her power out of the blocks, Mukes is one of the best in the state in the shorter distances, which explains her fondness for the 100-meters.

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As a team Memorial has won four titles as a team with the latest coming last season.

Mukes was a big part of that championship run last year.

4X400 Meter Relay 3:45.70 in 1984 by John Marshall

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“My goal this year is to beat my personal best in all my races and help bring home another state champion title for my team,” said Mukes.

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SOCCER NEWS & NOTES

North Lady Huskies Soccer

Edmond North’s varsity girls soccer team recently returned from the Smoky Mountain Cup in Gatlinburg, TN with an impressive 2-0-1 record for their first out of state tournament.

Other top teams tend to stay in state to play against the same competition, but for Edmond North going on the road to challenge themselves would test the team, their game and their soccer knowledge. During the Mountain Cup tournament the Lady Huskies tied the Westminster School from Georgia who fields the top club team (Tophat) out of Georgia. Tophat has more club national

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titles than any other club organization.

Westminster School has several players committed to Duke, Georgia and Vanderbilt to name a few, but the Lady Huskies field several DI commitments of their own. Jordan Burbank committed to the University of Utah (PAC 12), Emma Ledbetter committed to the University of Oklahoma (BIG 12), Addie Guthrie committed to the University of Tulsa (AAC) and Ashley Medawattage committed to Northwestern State University (Southland Conf.).

The Lady Huskies are 12-0-1 through mid-April and have given up five goals with multiple shutouts by goalkeeper Jordan Burbank. Addy Guthrie, Emma Ledbetter, Julia Shepherd and Mackenzie Holub lead the way with a total of more than 50 goals scored so far. With

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According to TopDrawer Soccer, Edmond North is ranked 33rd in the country.

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Senior Hailee Thompson, No. 4 bag on the Yukon girls golf team, has had an extremely successful high school career academically and athletically.

Thompson is a member of National Honor Society two years in a row and a member of Yukon Student Council for four years serving as the vice president and Wish Week committee chair.

She is currently the senior class president, coordinating all senior activities, speaking at graduation and plan-

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ning all future class reunions.

Thompson has also been awarded Valedictorian, which she was required to carry an unweighted GPA of 4.0, take 15 Pre-AP classes with five of those being AP and receiving an A in each course.

Thompson’s junior year she was selected as team captain of the gold team and they placed 2nd at the Texas Invitational during spring break and placed 3rd at the Choctaw Creek tournament as the team captain. She has medaled in the Top Ten in three tournaments, Carl Albert’s Tournament at Lincoln, Choctaw Creek Tournament, and in Sapulpa's Tournament medaled 6th shooting a score of 88 at a par 72 course. Thompson has been an important part of the team

winning three first place trophies, two second place and one third place.

Her goal for her senior year golf is to qualify at Regionals as a team for state, which is something that Yukon as yet to accomplish. Thompson is extremely involved in Special Olympics in their united sports program where she pairs up with students with disabilities to compete in multiple sports such as soccer, volleyball, bowling, bocce ball and basketball. She also works Oklahoma City Thunder games where she gets to paint faces for all of the fans. Thompson has had an incredible senior year and will continue to accomplish great things.

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Come Fly With Me: The Vernon Turner Story Story By Michael Kinney Photo By Austin Bernard It’s hard to imagine a high school athlete who had more expectations attached to their name coming into this year than Vernon Turner. After winning back-to-back state titles in the high jump and breaking a state record as junior, all eyes were on him.

So when Turner entered his senior year at Yukon, he was the biggest name in track and field at any level in the state.

Yet, somehow, Turner has lived up to all the hype in what has been an impressive final season so far for the Oklahoma University commit.

“This year has been incredible,” Turner said. “I just keep breaking records and keep getting better and better. To improve almost every meet. I’ve jumped 7-feet at every meet so far. I want to keep that going.”

When Turner first took up the high jump back in eighth grade, there was no way he could have believed he would reach this level. As a matter of fact, Turner didn’t think he would still be involved in the sport.

“Coach Ritter grabbed me in the hall and said we’re not friends if you don’t high jump,” Turner said. “So I went out there and I tried it and we all ended up being pretty good.”

Good as turned into an understatement for Turner. He recently broke the National Federation of High School record with a leap of 7-foot-6 at the Yukon Classic.

Turner didn’t attempt his first jump until the bar had reached 6-09. By that time, all of the other competitors had been knocked out.

Turner could have stopped there, but he said he was feeling good and wanted to continue.

Already owning the best mark this year and a state record of 7-5, he slowly progressed upward. He didn’t take off his practice shorts until he got to 7-4.

The entire high jump pit was packed with athletes and onlookers, which is unusual for the high jump. Turner began a slow clap, which everyone joined in.

Knowing that, after Turner reached 7-6, he had the meet officials set the bar at 7-7.25, looking to dethrone Manson.

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I want to break the all time national record,” Turner said. “Then eventually, I want to take a shot at breaking the world record (8’5”). It’s doable if I stay healthy. I’m only 18.”

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By that time, the entire meet had come to a standstill and all eyes were on Turner, who had three attempts to own the outright record. He came close on his very first jump. But the heal of his shoes clipped the bar. He was unable t make it in the next two tries, but Turner was not daunted that he will one day own the record.

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At 7-6, Turner once again had the crowd clapping with him before he skied over the high bar and made it easily. He plopped down into the pit jumped into the

While Turner’s jump was recognized as the top mark for a high school athlete at a competition inside the United States, it’s not considered the best ever. That mark belongs to Andra Manson, who hit 7-7 while at a meet in Jamaica in 2002.

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“When the clap came through, that’s when I really started feeling it on my legs,” Turner said. “Once we hit 7-4, I said yep, today is the day. Let’s just do it and see what happens.”

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“It started as a joke, whenever we all started in middle school,” Turner said. “I wasn’t even going to do it in high school.

I didn’t think I’d ever be back on this track again freshman year, honestly.”

But according to Turner, Yukon assistant track coach Kevin Ritter persuaded Turner to stay on the team.

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Mustang Character Counts - Caleb Gray Story By Gabe Campis Mustang senior Caleb Gray may have suffered a tragic ACL injury in the summer of 2016, but one thing was for sure: He wouldn’t let that hold him back. A midfielder for the Mustang soccer team, Gray pushed through rehab during the fall and made it back for the start of the Broncos’ season. That hard work has paid off thus far, as Gray has helped lead the team to an 8-3 record and first place in the district.

Gray said the injury came when the team was playing in Iowa during the summer, and after playing soccer for 14 years it was the first time he had been injured. He said he physical therapy was difficult, but his goal to return for the season kept him motivated. “I pushed pretty hard,” Gray said.

“I know I did all the right things to bounce back.”

He said the competitive atmosphere and team chemistry fuel his passion for the sport. Gray also said that playing in college is a testament to all the effort he has put in to becoming a premier soccer player.

Outside of soccer, Gray has a bunch of different hobbies. He said doesn’t play any other sports, but he likes to fish, hang out with friends and do all kinds of outdoor activities.

Jared Homer, the head coach of the Mustang High School soccer team, knows Gray as a hardworking player who brings an outstanding work ethic to training each day. Homer said Gray brings a sharp intensity that fuels the whole team. “(He) will do whatever is asked of him,” Homer said. “And will do it at a high level.”

Regarding Gray’s injury, Homer said he knew Gray’s mentality would push him to get back on the field sooner rather than later. He said Gray was determined to get back there with his teammates, and he knew it bothered him not being able to compete.

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“He had surgery in July and was released full go in January,” Homer said. “That tells you enough right there about his desire to play again.”

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Coming back from any injury is tough, but an ACL injury in a sport such as soccer is extremely challenging. It speaks to the Gray’s fortitude the way he has excelled on the pitch after injuring his knee less than a year ago. It’s also quite remarkable how Gray recently signed to play collegiate soccer at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. Gray said being able to continue to play the sport he loves is an awesome feeling.

“It means a lot,” he said. “All the practice and hard work is paying off.”

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SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL

Tanner Sparks: Shawnee Baseball Story By Ryan Stone Shawnee’s baseball team is far from under the radar. That’s the product of winning back to back state championships, winning 39 games in a row and being ranked the number two team in the country by USA Today. A huge part of Shawnee’s success has been the play of pitcher and infielder Tanner Sparks.

Sparks says a big key to the Wolves 39 game winning streak is that the team tries to stay loose and compete their hardest every day.

The senior’s play has been spectacular so far this season at the plate and on the mound. Sparks is hitting .558 with a .621 OBP to go along with

Tanner’s play has earned him a scholarship to Oklahoma State.

Sparks chose the Cowboys over Oklahoma and Wichita State in large part because of the coaching staff.

“I love the coaching staff. I love Rob Walton and Josh Holliday. When I went for my visit it had a very homey feel and it just felt like where I want to spend the next four years of my life,” said Sparks.

Boyer agrees that work ethic is what makes Tanner a special player.

“He’s highly motivated and comes with the same work ethic every day.

He’s one of the first guys there and

“I love the coaching staff. I love Rob Walton and Josh Holliday. When I went for my visit it had a very homey feel and it just felt like where I want to spend the next four years of my life,” said Sparks about OSU. For some kids the recruiting process can be a grind, some of the bad stories get a lot of publicity, but for Sparks he said the process was enjoyable.

“It was fun, just to see how you rank against other people and to have college coaches want what you have to offer,” said Sparks.

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Sparks says he is looking forward to playing at the next level and seeing what his abilities will allow him to do, but in the meantime the Wolves have business to take care of trying to win a third straight state championship.

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Coach Boyer also applauds the leadership that Tanner shows. “He doesn’t shy away from the leadership role,” said Boyer, “he leads by example or verbally. He takes ownership and wants his team to be better, not just himself.”

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“I’m competitive and I work my butt off,” said Sparks, “nobody is going to beat or outwork me.”

the last to leave. The best thing about him is he doesn’t have an ego, he wants what’s best for the team,” said Boyer about Sparks.

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ten homeruns and 63 RBI’s. One the mound his numbers are just as impressive 9-0 so far this season with a 0.80 ERA. Sparks has pitched 42 2/3 innings only allowing 30 hits while striking out 61. Tanner is also a star in the classroom holding a 3.92 GPA.

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Jacob Taylor - Shawnee Baseball Shawnee High School varsity baseball player Jacob Taylor is the Potawatomi Student-Athlete Spotlight of the Month.

Now a senior, Taylor plays multiple positions for head coach Todd Boyer.

Taylor is versatile enough to play catcher, pitcher or third base. But his baseball career started over a decade ago with a team in Tecumseh.

“I’ve been playing baseball for 11 years. My first team was named the Tecumseh Rangers,” said Taylor.

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Taylor is a valuable member of the two-time defending state championship team at Shawnee and is currently ranked No.1. Taylor has committed to Oklahoma State University and will take his talents to the Cowboys next season. His decision to become a Cowboy was based on many factors.

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“There are a few reasons for becoming a Cowboy. First is the coaching staff. They bring a lot of energy, experience, and knowledge to the game, which will help me grow as a player. They preach playing the game hard and the right way. The campus felt like I was at home and I was very comfortable when I was up and around all the guys,” said Taylor. “Not to mention the education side. I take pride in making good grades and becoming as knowledgeable as I can to better myself in life if baseball doesn't work out.”

Taylor plans to major in business while at Oklahoma State.

As a member of the Potawatomi Tribe, Taylor points to the support they have provided, which has helped him further his athletic career.

“They have given donations, which have supported me in being able to play in events and tournaments that have helped me become a better player as well as get exposure,” said Taylor.

Being a member of the Potawatomi Tribe is special to Taylor, especially knowing how much they care about studentathletes.

“It means a lot, I am very blessed to be apart of a tribe that cares about student athletes and is willing to give a helping hand when opportunities arise,” said Taylor.

The success the Shawnee Wolves have enjoyed the past two years has created memories for the players and fans that will carry on for a lifetime.

“I will remember and cherish the friendships and bonds I've made over the past four years. It's a special almost brother like bond,” said Taylor.

Taylor is thankful for many things including his father, who has been a major influence in his life.

“My dad has always been very supportive and has spent countless hours, money and energy hauling me all over to be able to play the game I love. He has never told me no if I asked him if I could go do this event or go tryout for a team. Away from the baseball side he has taught me a lot about life and has raised me to be a respectful and humble young man that never takes anything for

granted,” said Taylor.

Taylor said his teammates have always been there for him and are a big reason he’s had success on the field.

“I am blessed to have supportive teammates and they are always there for me. They pick me up if I'm in a slump and are there for me outside of baseball. Like I said earlier it's like having 20-plus brothers rather than teammates.”

SEMINOLE BASEBALL

Seminole State's Franklin Walking in Father's Footsteps Logan Franklin, a freshman outfielder for the Seminole State Trojans is the Seminole State Athlete of the Month.

Franklin has played in 15 games this year with 10 runs batted in and two home runs and has been garnering more and more playing time in the recent weeks due to his performance on the field. His performance on the field is why Franklin was chosen to be the featured athlete this month, but on the field is only part of Franklin’s story.

You see Logan is the son of former Trojan and major league baseball pitcher Ryan Franklin. Not only did Logan grow up around the game, he grew up around the game being played at the highest level.

That fact however wasn’t something Logan really thought about when he was younger.

“I didn’t start playing baseball on a team until I

was around 12. I was always moving around, following my dad, just going to the field every day with him, and as I see it now I was living the life,” Logan said.

That lifestyle led Logan to a love of the game and eventually to Seminole State, a place Logan picked because of the school’s great baseball tradition and the fact his dad was an alumnus but more importantly, because he felt like it was the best option for him.

“My dad never pushed me to pick Seminole.

He said I could go wherever I wanted, I just felt like Seminole was the best choice for me,” Logan said.

With a major league baseball player for a father you might assume that father-son talks are different in the Franklin household, consumed by everything baseball but Logan says it truly is just the opposite.

“Our talks are usually how any father and son communicate,” Logan said. “After a game we always talk for a good while about if I thought I did everything I could do to

better myself, but other than that we talk about all kinds of other stuff like our hobbies such as hunting, fishing, and a lot of other things too.”

Whatever the talks are about they seem to be working. Logan is hitting for a .416 batting average in the month of April and has driven in nine runs during that time, proving that he is swinging the bat with a lot of confidence, something that he said his dad preached to him as he was growing up.

“My dad has definitely helped me with the mental part of the game,” Logan said. ‘He always preached how baseball is 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical. He always taught me that confidence is key.”

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Blanchard Lions:Tyler McKenna Story By Nate Olson The Blanchard High School football season doesn’t start until September, but Tyler McKenna has been preparing since late last year.

McKenna, who was a reserve last year, is expected to fill one of the guard positions, so he has put even more time in the weight room, and he seen improved results.

“I have always tried to improve and work hard in the weight room, but with it being my senior year, I have worked even harder,” he said. “I know I need to step up this year, and I am preparing to do that. “[The coaching staff] talks about if you keep fighting in the weight room, you are going to keep fighting on the field. That’s something I have tried to remember during the offseason.”

The extra effort showed during the regional power lifting competition where he just missed landing in the Top 5 and a berth in the state meet. He also helped the Blanchard squad to the regional team title. Competitors totaled their combined lifts in the squat, bench press and dead lift.

“I was happy with how I did, I was just outside of the Top 5, and there were some really strong guys there,” he said.

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McKenna’s 450-pound squat is one of the tops on the team. The ease of that max makes him confident he will push 475 pounds by the sum-

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“When you can squat like that and have power in your legs, it really helps you get off the line,” McKenna said. “I have really worked on that, being more powerful and explosive in my lower body.”

McKenna has also worked hard to improve his bench press mark before the fall.

“Most of the guys you face on the line are going to be around 270 pounds, so I am trying to get there, so I can press them off the line,” McKenna said.

McKenna juggles football and offseason weight lifting with track and spends a lot of time studying, especially on geometry, which he admits is a struggle.

He maintains a 3.0 GPA and hopes to attend the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State and is interested in either being a sports broadcaster or a coach. McKenna enjoys free time with small groups of friends and his girlfriend and is an outdoors enthusiast.

“I am just kind of a laid-back guy, not a party guy,” he said.

As he prepares for his senior season he remem-

bers when he was in middle school when the Lions played in back-to-back Class 3A state title championship games winning the title in 2012 and finishing runner-up the following year. Getting Blanchard back to the state title game after a first-round playoff loss last year was McKenna’s mind as he worked out last winter.

“I went to all of those games and cheered them on,” he said of the 2012 and 2013 Lions. “I have had to wait my turn behind older guys, and now I am ready for my time. To be contributing and winning a state championship and hoist that gold ball would be a great way for me to end my career.”

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Canaan Lowe – Midwest City Tennis With multiple tournament wins this season Midwest City tennis star Canaan Lowe is enjoying a storybook season.

Tennis has been a part of life for Canaan Lowe since middle school, but it wasn’t until he got into high school that it really took hold.

“I learned the basics of tennis when I was about 12 in middle school but I only played about a month of the year and was more focused on basketball.

Then I qualified for state my sophomore year and fell in love with the sport,” said Lowe. I quit basketball and dedicated myself

to year-round tennis, playing USTA tournaments and practicing daily at the OKC Tennis Center. Most of my interest in the sport has stemmed from my genuine love for competition and my significant progress these last two years.”

That progress has resulted in numerous tournament wins making Lowe one of the top tennis players in the state.

The spirit of competition drives Lowe to be the best he can be on and off the court, but what gets him excited is mastering the game.

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Time will tell just how successful Lowe will become in the game of tennis. For now his focus is finishing the season strong and making a decision about his future. Whatever he decides and wherever he goes, Lowe is sure to be a success on and off the court.

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“Emmy Tigert, the Director of the nonprofit organization First Serve OKC, has had a huge influence on me. When I quit basketball and wanted to completely dedicate my time to tennis, she was there to help me get sponsored, have access to tennis facilities, and adjust to the tennis life. She is a great role model that I will always look up to,” said Lowe.

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Lowe has surrounded himself with excellent role models, one of which has been a big help getting his tennis career off the ground.

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It’s easy to see why schools like the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are all offering Lowe a full ride on an academic scholarship.

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“ After I've been grinding and working on one specific skill or shot, and then I finally get the skill down and see it pay off in a match; that gets me excited. But maybe even more when I know I'm going to play a challenging opponent.

I love competition and winning a close match,” said Lowe.

career, I have spent roughly 200 hours volunteering through National Honor Society and Key Club. Also, I am one of a select few students that serve on the Superintendent's Advisory Board of my district, advising and providing student insight for the Superintendent. I am also a part of my school's Leadership and Bomb Squad programs,” said Lowe.

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At INTEGRIS, we are proud to say we’re Oklahoma’s largest health care system. And because we have specialists in more areas INTEGRIS FAMILY CARE CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSICIANS INTEGRIS EDMOND CAMPUS ™. of care,HEALTH we make certain that you have access toINTEGRIS The Most Challenging Healing INTEGRIS HEALTH EDMOND HOSPITAL Services include 24/7 Emergency Room, Med/Surg INTEGRIS HEALTH EDMOND CAMPUS and ICU Patient Rooms, Women’s Center, Surgery & INTEGRISCardiac HEALTHCatheterization EDMOND HOSPITAL Endoscopy, Lab and Diagnostic Services include 24/7 Emergency Room, Med/Surg Imaging andINTEGRIS ICU Patient Rooms, Women’s Center, Surgery & 4801 Parkway Endoscopy, Catheterization Lab and Diagnostic Between 2nd Cardiac & 15th on I-35 Imaging Access Road East 4801 INTEGRIS Parkway 405-657-3000 Between 2nd & 15th on I-35 PHYSICIANS BUILDING Access Road East 4509 INTEGRIS Parkway 405-657-3000 INTEGRIS ENT & FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY PHYSICIANS BUILDING Scott Shadfar, M.D.Parkway 4509 INTEGRIS 405-657-3895 INTEGRIS ENT & FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY INTEGRIS JIM THORPE Scott Shadfar, M.D. REHABILITATION SUITE 100 405-657-3895 405-657-3800 INTEGRIS JIM THORPE REHABILITATION INTEGRIS FAMILY CARE EDMOND EAST SUITE 100 Justin Sparkes, D.O., Internal Medicine 405-657-3800 Chris Hayes, M.D., Family Medicine INTEGRIS FAMILY Douglas Riddle, M.D.,CARE FamilyEDMOND MedicineEAST Justin Wheeler, Sparkes, D.O., D.O., Family InternalMedicine Medicine Heather Chris Hayes, M.D., Family Medicine Elizabeth Montgomery, PA-C, Family Medicine Douglas M.D., Family Medicine Suite 200 |Riddle, 405-657-3950 Heather Wheeler, D.O., Family Medicine PHYSICIANS BUILDING PA-C, Family Medicine Elizabeth Montgomery, 4833 Parkway SuiteINTEGRIS 200 | 405-657-3950 INTEGRIS ORTHOPEDICS PHYSICIANS BUILDING EDMOND Austin M.D.,Parkway Sports Medicine 4833Taylor, INTEGRIS J. Keith Gannaway, M.D INTEGRIS ORTHOPEDICS EDMOND John Gruel, M.D., Non-Operative Austin Taylor, M.D., Sports Suite 150 | 405-657-3990 Medicine J. Keith Gannaway, M.D John Gruel, M.D., Non-Operative Suite 150 | 405-657-3990

Azhar Amil, M.D. Timothy Daly, M.D. INTEGRIS CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSICIANS Lance Garner, M.D. Azhar Amil, M.D.M.D. Santosh Prabhu, Timothy Daly,M.D. M.D. Steven Reiter, Lance Garner, M.D. Gary Worcester, M.D. Santosh M.D. Suite 150 |Prabhu, 405-948-4040 Steven Reiter, M.D. INTEGRIS EDMOND PHARMACY Gary Worcester, M.D. First SuiteFloor 150| |405-657-3900 405-948-4040 INTEGRIS CARE INTEGRISWOMEN’S EDMOND PHARMACY Elisa D.O., OB/GYN FirstSparkes, Floor | 405-657-3900 Julie Hansen, M.D., OB/GYN INTEGRIS WOMEN’S CARE Sonja Hughes, M.D., Gynecology ElisaO’Leary, Sparkes,M.D., D.O.,Urogynecology OB/GYN Dena Julie Hansen, M.D., OB/GYN Courtney Seacat, M.D., OB/GYN Sonja Hughes, M.D., Gynecology Katherine Shepherd, D.O., OB/GYN DenaStearman, O’Leary, M.D., Laura M.D.,Urogynecology Female Urology Courtney Seacat, M.D., OB/GYN Daniel Tallerico, M.D., Gynecology Katherine Shepherd, D.O., Suite 200 | 405-657-3825 OB/GYN Laura Stearman, M.D., Female Urology Daniel Tallerico, M.D., Gynecology INTEGRIS PAIN MANAGEMENT Suite 200D.O. | 405-657-3825 Atul Walia, Michael McLaughlin, D.O. INTEGRIS PAIN MANAGEMENT Suite 150 | 405-945-4359 Atul Walia, D.O. Michael McLaughlin, D.O. INTEGRIS HEALTH EDMOND Suite 150SURGERY | 405-945-4359 GENERAL Patrick Bell, M.D., General Surgery INTEGRIS HEALTH EDMONDSurgery Joshua Carey, M.D., General GENERAL SURGERY 405-657-3690 Patrick Bell, M.D., General Surgery Joshua Carey, M.D., General Surgery 405-657-3690

COFFEE CREEK Joel Grubbs, D.O., Family Medicine INTEGRIS CARE Medicine/Pediatrics Emily Reed,FAMILY M.D., Internal CREEK S.COFFEE Christopher Shadid, M.D., Family Medicine Joel Grubbs, D.O., Family Medicine 2916 N. Kelly Avenue Emily Reed, M.D., Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 405-715-5300 S. Christopher Shadid, M.D., Family Medicine INTEGRIS ORTHOPEDICS EDMOND 2916 N. Kelly Avenue Michael Williams, M.D. 405-715-5300 2916 N. Kelly Avenue INTEGRIS ORTHOPEDICS EDMOND 405-715-5320 Michael Williams, M.D. 2916 N. Kelly Avenue INTEGRIS FAMILY CARE 405-715-5320 EDMOND RENAISSANCE Grand Wong, M.D., Family Medicine INTEGRIS FAMILY CARE Audrey Goodwin, M.D., Internal Medicine/ EDMOND RENAISSANCE Pediatrics GrandHaynes, Wong, M.D., Doug M.D., Family Family Medicine Medicine Audrey Goodwin, M.D., Internal Internal Medicine Medicine/ Caroline Merritt, D.O., Pediatrics Brooke Nida, M.D., Pediatrics DougPrough, Haynes,M.D., M.D.,Pediatrics Family Medicine Amie Caroline Merritt, D.O., 1700 Renaissance Blvd.Internal Medicine Brooke Nida, M.D., Pediatrics 405-844-4300 Amie Prough, M.D., Pediatrics 1700 Renaissance Blvd.

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