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7 | TITLE TOWNS Red Oak and Tushka entered the OSSAA fastpitch state tournamentsrankednumberone andbothteamsreturnedhome carrying gold.

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MEGAN JERNIGEN - STUART HIGH Leadership… we all have our own ideas about what it means. Some think leadershipmeans guiding others to complete a particular task, while others believe it means motivating the members of your

a unique inner force that drives her to the finish line. But more important than that, Megan’s compassionate spirit makes a differenceinthelivesofeveryone,youngandoldalike.IfIwereto definecharacter,MeganJerniganisaperfectmatchforproofthat character counts.” Jernigen’sinfluencealsodrawspraisefromChanceChapman, softball coach for the Lady Hornets. “Somepeopletalkaboutmakingrightchoices,butMegan walksthewalk,”saidChapman.“Sheexudesschoolprideandlives every moment of her life with the highest levels of integrity.” Frompeptalkstoyoungerplayersonherteamorjustgivinga smilewhenpassingby,Jernigenlivestomakeapositivedifference and find the good in any situation. “Let’sfacefacts,everybodyhasabaddayandit’seasytosee whenthingsaren’tgoingright,”notesJernigen,whosecareerplans includeacareerasanursepractitioner.“Butyou’llbesurprisedby somethingassimpleasathumbsupsmile,asimpleconversation or a laugh will bring a little sunshine to their day.” team to always Jernigen gives credit to the people in her life for helping to play their best. But moldhercharacterintoapersonthat’stryingtofindthegoodin whilethedefinitions every situation. may vary, general “Coach (David) Ivey and Happy Carney have been big role sentimentsremain models of influence for me. Happy is 85 years old and she still the same: leaders loves every moment of every day life. She finds a way to bring a are people who smile to your face no matter what, “Jernigen said with a grin. knowhowtoachieve BothcoachesagreethatJernigen’shelpinghandhasbeena goals and inspire direct influence in the success of the teams at Stuart. people to do the “She’s the first one there and the last person to leave and if samealongtheway. someoneisstruggling,Meganisthepersontheygotoforhelp,” Megan Jernigen, a said Dobson. senioratStuartHigh Aninfluencetoallages,Chandler’sabilitytoearntherespect School, cherishes such an opportunity daily. of her peers is a result of her actions. “Influenceisdeterminedbytheexampleyousetforothers,” “Megan’s self confidence allows her to take charge of any said Jernigen, a multi-sport standout for the Lady Hornets.“A situation,”saidChapman.Sheknowstheyoungkidsinthestands person’scharacterisnotwhatyouseeinthemirrorbutratherwhat are watching her every move as well as the adults and she’s you do in real life, on and off the court.” determinedtobeadifferencemaker.Whenshegraduates,she’ll Afour-yearstarterinsoftballandbasketballaswellcompeting definitelybetoughtoreplace.Notjustasanathletebutalsoforher intrackasalongjumpparticipant,theeverconfidentandalways leadership and successful influence.” smilingJernigenranksnearthetopofherseniorclasswitha3.89 “It’sallabouthavingapositiveattitude,”admitsJernigen,“and GPA. tryingyourbesttomakeadifferenceeverydaybyhelpingothers “Growing up in a community like Stuart, everyone knows see the best in any situation.” everyone.And,Irealizethatsomebody’seyesarealwayswatching Determinationandcompassionaretwowordsthedefinetraits me.IwanttobesurethedecisionsImakehaveapositiveimpact ofleadership.Throughherstrongwilltoachieveandcomplete for others around me,” said Stuart. everytaskcombinedwithadesiretoseeotherssucceed,Megan “Megan is a peace maker in everything she does,” said Jernigennotonlyinspiresotherstosucceedbutalsoisonaroadto Melinda Dobson, girls’ basketball coach at Stuart. “She’s got alifeofsuccessnomatterwhereshegoesfromthisdayforward.

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SOFTBALL TITLE TOWNS Erin Harris Tecumseh Red Oak Claims 4-Peat Title Crown While Tushka Wins First Fastpitch State Championship

Winning a state championship would be the only thing to satisfy Red Oak and Tushka as both teams entered the fastpitch softball state tournaments as the top ranked teams in their respective class.

Red Oak left no doubt who the best team was in Class B as the Lady Eagles completed a four-peat dream come true mission with a 9-2 victory over Turner in the championship

Durant Softball game. The Eagles (33-8) of coach Casey Butcher outscored their opponents 26-6 in the three state tournament games. Senior pitcher Katie McCullar, who joined the team this year after moving from Porum, was in total command on the bump throwing no-hit ball the final five innings while seniors Rainey Mauzey and Brittany Ward would wear home the gold medal for a fourth year in a row as Ward scored twice in the finals while Mauzey went 2-4 at the plate and driving in two runs to help

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“It’s hard for most people to understand what these girls go through every year,” said an emotional Butcher. “Our schedule matches us against the best teams in the state and our kids believe they’re supposed to win. And, the do it by outworking everyone. It’s the Red Oak way.”

Red Oak, who outscored opponents 88-8 in the playoffs, finished 8-1 against teams on their schedule

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from classes 6A-4A this fall. The 2015 crown is the sixth in fastpitch history for Red Oak, who also owns slowpitch titles in 1992 and 2012. In Class 2A, Tushka entered the three days of play at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium determined to win their first fastpitch championship after winning slowpitch state titles in 2013 and 2015.

The Lady Tigers of coach David Durbin, who posted a 5-0 shutout win over Pocola in game one, had to go extra innings to take a dramatic 2-1 verdict over Latta in the semifinals as senior pitcher Sadie Avants went the distance to move Tushka into the title game against two-time defending champion Dale in the finals. With Avants back on the bump, Tushka tied the game 1-1 in the first inning with Jaylee Evans’ RBI single and later took the lead for good with a 2-RBI base hit by Brayden Tisdale. After Dale closed the gap to a 4-3 score, Anna Boyd delivered an insurance run with a seventh inning single. Avants, who

struck out three and allowed only six hits including stranding 5 base runners in the first two innings, closed the door in the final inning allowing Tushka to hoist the state championship trophy.

“Unselfish play willing to do whatever we needed, these girls are why we win,” said Durbin with a smile. “They all grew up in Tushka, watching the Tigers get here before. This year, with just two seniors on our roster, everyone did their part, playing under the pressure of being ranked number one and walking off the field as state champions. There’s no way to describe this feeling. It’s unbelievable.”

In week two at ASA Stadium, Oklahoma’s three larger classes took to the diamonds including the Durant Lady Lions (5A) and Tecumseh Lady Savages (4A). Durant earned the ticket to the final eight teams compiling a 33-7 mark for the season, which

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included a perfect 12-0 record in district 5A-4 play. The Lady Lions dropped an 8-3 decision to Deer Creek Edmond in round one.

Timely hitting and stellar pitching performance from Tulsa University commit Erin Harris, Tecumseh claimed back-to-back shutouts over Fort Gibson (3-0) and Tuttle (1-0) to reach the Class 4A finals against last year’s Class 5A champion Chickasha. Tecumseh, after taking an early 3-0 lead, had their dreams of gold shattered in the bottom of the seventh as the Lady Chicks rallied for the 4-3 victory. Tecumseh, ranked number four in the final polls, finished the fall campaign with a 34-8 record. STATE CHAMPIONS Class B: Red Oak

Class A: Binger-Oney Class 2A: Tushka

Class 3A: Washington Class 4A: Chickasha

Class 5A: Collinsville Class 6A: Choctaw


Red Oak and Dale Earn A Fall Baseball Runner-Up Finish The Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament saw history repeat itself, as the top ranked Leedey Bison and number two Red Oak would meet in a rematch from 2014 title game. The Eagles of coach Trey Booth, winners of four straight spring championships (2011-20122013-2014) and three fall crowns since 2008, were on a mission posting shutout victories 11-0 over Cimarron and 10-0 over LookebaSickles in the first two games of the tournament. In the finals, Red Oak jumped to an early 2-0 advantage as Brett Deatherage walked and scored on Cody Muncy’s triple who then crossed the plate on Dewayne Grogan’s RBI single. Leedey, in search of a third fall championship, scored five times in the bottom of the first adding two in the second frame to lead 7-2. Red Oak determined to change the prior year results tallied three times in the third inning on Chaise Noah’s 2-RBI double and closed within one run, 7-6, when Lane Grogan walked and scored on Muncy’s double in the sixth inning. Leedey (32-4) got the insurance runs needed with three in the bottom of the sixth to claim the Class B crown for a second straight year with the 10-6 verdict over Red Oak (32-8).

Class B Baseball State Tournament Quarter-Finals Red Oak 11 Cimarron 0 Lookeba-Sickles 7 Ft. Cobb-Broxton 1 Hammon 8 Coleman 3 Leedey 3 Tupelo 1 Semifinals Red Oak 10 Lookeba-Sickles 0 Leedey 6 Hammon 3 Championship Leedey 10 Red Oak 6 Class A Baseball State Tournament Quarter-Finals Dale 3 Silo 2 Roff 11 Oktaha 1 Wister 5 Byng 0 Binger-Oney 6 Tushka 2 Semifinals Binger-Oney 2 Wister 1 Dale 6 Roff 5 Championship Binger-Oney 4 Dale 3 Photos by Vickie Tincher

“This is tough, especially on the kids,” said Booth about losing in the finals for a second straight year. “These guys battled hard all year and continued the tradition of our program to again be one of the best in the state. They wear the R-O on their chest with pride and I’m proud of every one of them.” In the Class A finals, Binger-Oney started fast and finished strong to win the title. Dale found itself trying to climb out of the hole from the start after Binger-Oney (298) scored twice in the top of the first inning before the Pirates’ Maddux Bellerton put Dale on the board in the fourth inning driving in Gant Heathcock. In the fifth, Dale’s Drew Reed slammed a solo shot home run tying the game at 2-2 before Logan Carter’s fielder’s choice scored Reagan Chambers to put Dale (27-10) on top 3-2. The Bobcats scored two in the top of the sixth and turned away another Pirates threat in the bottom of the seventh inning to give BingerOney it’s second title in the past three years. OCTOBER 2015

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Un-Sung Heros Amidst the glamour and excitement of high school sports, crowds roar as their favorite team scores resulting in victory. Sports headlines almost always showcase the talents of the superstar athletes who make the spectacular plays resulting in a game winning score. Too often unnoticed are those players who because of their hustle and doing the little things right are the true players who make the difference in winning and losing. Un-Sung Heroes…the players with no quit and all hustle. Those teammates who frequently go unpraised and often unnoticed but are without question one of the most valuable players on every team. Every team’s roster has these unique individuals but rarely do you know their names. Let’s meet the shining

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star examples of Un-Sung Heroes and discover why their All-American efforts are invaluable to the success every week. CALEB HERRING McAlester Buffaloes Many people today, young and old alike, want to use excuses for a reason not to be your best. The son of McAlester Buffaloes football legend Lawson Giddens, the 2015 senior Caleb Herring is proving everyday that it’s more about heart and desire that makes a champion. “No doubt, Caleb is THE Un-Sung Hero for our football team,” said head coach James Singleton. Despite being deaf, Caleb is an inspiration to every player and coach on our team. Just watching him practice and communicate with coaches and players is truly inspiring. His extra efforts and commitment have earned Caleb a starting position on our punt return team and his heart and work ethic are perfect example of the what Buffalo Pride is all about.” TARYN HOWARD & BRYNN VAUGHN McAlester Lady Buffs Softball When it comes to Un-Sung Heroes, two is better than one. So is the case for McAlester fastpitch softball dynamic duo Taryn Howard and Brynn Vaughn who have the “IT” factor to create a positive difference today and for the future. “Players like Taryn and Brynn make me want to be a better coach as well as a better person everyday,” said McAlester coach Kelleya Cox. “These two are quiet leaders that make their voices VYPEOK.COM | OCTOBER 2015

heard by their examples on and off the field. Their display for their love for the game is contagious among their teammates. Taryn reflects attention given to her in order to recognize other players on the team and when the girls need someone to talk to, Brynn is the mother hen that keeps everyone focused. These two young ladies display a champion like leadership that creates a burning desire for everyone around them to be a better player everyday in every way.” MCKAY BARTON Stuart Hornets Never give up…words with meaning for McKay Barton, a senior at Stuart High School. The shooting forward for the Lady Hornets basketball team, Barton was Injured on two separate occa-


sions during her career yet continues to prove through hard work you can overcome setbacks and still be a leader by example. “McKay is the ultimate example of dedication,” said Melinda Dobson, head coach of the Lady Hornets basketball team. “She missed half a season her freshman year due to an injury off the court and half a season her junior year due to an injury on the court.” Still yet, McKay continued to come to all practices, games and outings to support her fellow teammates. “I am excited to see what she will accomplish this year. She has her mind set to staying healthy and finishing strong her senior year with a heart driven desire to play college basketball. She has devoted her time to improving her skills as a player and is truly a gym rat. She supports her teammates and will also be a great leader and role model for the many freshman we have this year. I’m 100% confident Mckay will go above and beyond to accomplish her goals she has set for herself and her team.” CHASE MASS & GAGE DUNKIN Hartshorne Miners To be a championship level team requires players that are willing to do the little things without recognition to make the team

better as a unit. Chase Mass and Gage Dunkin are just those “program type players” that do whatever it take to become the piece that completes the puzzle for success. “The two guys are competitors in the true sense of the word,” said coach Scott Pratt. “They do everything you expect and with no expectation of recognition. If you need something done or you’re in a bind, they’re always the first to volunteer. Gage and Chase are respectful to the needs of everyone, leaders by example…no excuse, hard working athletes that make your team complete. Both of these young men are the type of kids I’d want my kids to be like.” BAILEY COATS Quinton Savages After transferring to Quinton and forced to set out of varsity action last year, Bailey Coats has continued to make a positive difference for the Quinton Savages football team. Once thought to be this year’s tailback and middle linebacker, lineup changes resulted in Coats taking on duties at nose guard and fullback. “Since he first showed up, Bailey has done everything we’ve asked,” said coach Jeremy Reeder. “He was the ringleader of the scout team last year that made our team better every week. And, when we decided to change his position, Jeremy’s answer was yes sir coach whatever you need. It’s motivating to everyone how he always finds the positive side of whatever happens. If I need something done, Jeremy’s first to volunteer. Every coach wants more kids like Bailey on your team.” BRAYDEN TISDALE Tushka Tigers After earning her spot as a sophomore in the Lady Tigers fastpitch softball lineup as the 8-hole hitter, Tisdale’s offseason

commitment to excellence earned her the admiration of head coach David Durbin. “Brayden sacrificed to make herself

a better player by spending endless hours of practice, hitting and fielding that resulted in moving to the three spot in our lineup. Her dedication

was rewarded when we got to the state tournament as she stepped to the plate with confidence and delivered a clutch 2-RBI hit in the fourth inning of the finals and she was money for us all year at third base.”

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leadership roles as a member of National Honor Society, FCCLA and FCA.

In addition to her play in softball where she hit for a .478 average including 25 RBI and 39 runs scored, Evans is also a starter on Tushka’s basketball team and maintains a 4.0 GPA for the Lady Tigers while taking

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MACKENZIE DAVIS Stonewall Longhorns First to the field and last to leave, Un-Sung Heroes set the tone for their team’s character and ultimately the success. As the coach’s daughter, Mackenzie Davis also catches more than her share of blame and no doubt gets less than her share of the credit for the Lady Longhorns wins yet all the while maintains an energetic smile of confidence. “She’s a calming spirit,” notes coach Brad Davis and dad of this invaluable performer. “Mackenzie never knows if she’s going to play catcher, third base, first base or in the outfield. She just grabs her glove and goes. She’s the quiet leader that every coach needs in the locker room that knows what to say and when to keep her teammates playing their best.”

CHARITY TURNER Crowder Demonettes Softball Sacrifice is another example of the character of Un-Sung Heroes. A spirit of willingness to forgo personal goals in order to make the team better on and off the field are just a few of the reasons why Crowder senior Charity Turner deserves the credit as an UnSung Hero. “Charity is her name and sacrifice is the game she plays,” said coach Mark Lay about the left fielder for the Demonettes softball team. “With the bat in her hand, Charity would deliver a sacrifice in order that we can score a run as well as to move her teammates into scoring position. She’s the spiritual leader of the team and leads the team in prayer prior to every game. Charity is continually encouraging the younger players on our team to press on to the prize as well as sacrifices her free time to help with junior high team practices.”


BRITTON BUCKNER Savanna Bulldogs Softball Consistency and hard work define players with Un-Sung Hero mentality including Britton Buckner of Savanna, whose willingness to make those around her better is proof of why the sophomore centerfielder is an important piece of the success for the Lady Bulldogs. “She’s one of those player that NEVER misses an opportunity to get better,” said coach Angie Wilson. “She’s the kid you always want on your team. A great kid, a player that works hard everyday but rarely gets the glory. Britton will make a great play or lead our team in hitting but what makes her so invaluable is her steady play in every situation. No doubt, she’s a textbook example of Un-Sung Hero.” LENA NORTHCUTT Canadian Cougars Softball In competitive sports, every team has its stars that command headlines. Every roster includes players that rarely get recognition as well as those with limited playing time. And yet, by example, players such as Lena Northcutt of Canadian make things better every day. “Lena’s hard working attitude is what makes her so important,” said coach Cory Pitts about his freshman outfielder. “When she wasn’t getting much varsity playing time, I offered

her a chance to get in the lineup with the junior high and she jumped at the chance. She said if it makes our program stronger it’ll help me too. “Lena is that player that gives her all in everything she does, on and off the field. Keeping the book or running the scoreboard, whatever her team needs, Lena always says let me do it coach. She’s our Un-Sung Hero for sure.” NICK OROZCO & CASSIE BISSON Durant Cross-Country The mental and physical demands of cross-country require an athlete’s top performance whether in preparation for the next meet or in the heat of battle. Un-Sung Heroes like Nick Orozco and Cassie Bisson deliver all this and more to improve the quality of the Lions cross-country program. “Nick and Cassie are the inspirational leaders of our squads,” said coach Robert Bokies. “In his first year, Nick is setting the pace for the boys team. With a smile on his face, Nick consistently pushes his teammates to do their best when they’re tired and think they can’t finish or spring the last 60 yards. “Cassie leads by her example in practice as well as events. Cassie is that sparkplug that every coach wants on his squad. On her own, she’ll take young runners “under her wing” and guide them through drills and warm-ups in order that they’ll become stronger runners.” CORBIN LARASON Madill Football “Corbin is a three sport letterman at Madill High School and is the definition of Wildcat pride,” said coach Milton Cooper. “He is one of the most unselfish players I know. He does whatever is needed to make the team better. Corbin does all the dirty work that the average fan does not see, but is vital to the success of our team. Plus, he is an A student in the classroom and an A-student in whatever sport he participates.”

DANIELA HERNANDEZ Madill Cross-Country “If there is one photo of an Un-Sung hero in the dictionary, that picture would be of Daniela Hernandez,” said coach Cale Eidson. “In our order of runners, she’s normally my no. 3 runner, but she’s a strong runner that leads by example. Very quiet and

mild mannered, Daniela is always where I need her to be and ready to go to work.” ALISSA NORTHCUTT & SYDNEY ROBINSON Tishomingo Softball “Our program is stronger because of


the hard work and unselfish play of Alissa Northcutt and Sydney Robinson,” said coach Ronnie Brown. “Last year, Alissa was not able to make the varsity squad or play in varsity games except for being a

courtesy runner. In the offseason she asked what she needed to do to improve. She started hitting weights and working on improving her bat speed plus her arm strength. We have a summer pride program here and she was one of the few who never missed. During summer league she proved that she had earned a spot not only on the team but also as a starter in the OF which was also new to her but she quickly learned her position and became a solid player this year. “Sydney was able to get a starting position at 1B because of injury but she kept it the entire season. During the offseason in December she had to have surgery that took a lot out of her physically but she worked hard when she was released to make sure she kept her spot on the roster. She had a batting avg. of .391 with a slugging percentage of .990 to be one of my most solid performers this year. When we needed her bat she always came through.”

“Catie is a true competitor and the inspiration for her teammates as well as coaches to never give up no matter the circumstances,” said coach Mike Lawless. “A senior this year, Catie blew her ACL in the last game of basketball last year. She was our No. 2 pitcher on last year’s team and our number one pitcher graduated. She had surgery two weeks after her injury. She rehabbed hard summer just to get back so she could help our team and play her senior year. We finished 25-12 on the year and she was a big part of our success. We won our district tournament but came up short on reaching the state tournament. Now that our season is over and reflecting back on everything, it truly was amazing that Catie could get back on the field in six short months. That is just a result of the hard work that she put in.”

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Dillian Eagleberger - Caney Cougars Baseball Described as the glue that keeps things together in the dugout and on the diamond, Caney senior Dillian Eagleberger was a prime reason why coach Dustin McKay’s squad won the Class B District Tournament including a pair of wins over Bennington and #7 ranked Boswell. Eagleberger was a consistent player at the plate hitting third in the order while making a difference in the outcome of every game while playing shortstop as well as taking his turn in the Cougars’ pitching rotation. During the fall campaign, Eagleberger delivered a .537 on-base percentage while hitting third in the lineup where he provided a .380 batting average along with 31 stolen bases. “Dillian was the guy I could rely upon to come through in the clutch,” said McKay while referencing the contribution of the senior four-year starter. He’s a contact-type hitter that put the ball in play and was a threat to score any time he reached base as well as being our best defensive player on the roster.”

Jaylee Eaves - Tushka Lady Tigers Softball Thriving under pressure, Jaylee Eaves couldn’t wait for her next turn at the plate as the Lady Tigers captured the Class 2A fastpitch softball state championship. Before the championship game, Eaves was the hero by reaching base and then scoring the winning run in Tushka’s 2-1 state semifinal win in 11 innings over Latta. In the championship, Eaves was rock solid with her glove at third base as well as delivering two hits while scoring two runs plus and an RBI to help lift her team to the school’s first ever fastpitch state championship. For the season, the talented junior scored 43 runs while batting for a .362 average including 10 doubles. A champion in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA, Eaves is also a key performer on the hardwood for Tushka’s basketball team.

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Coach Walter said: Karli doesn’t start for us but she gives me 100 percent everyday. Never complains and has a positive attitude. Arianna Dennis – Seminole Lady Chieftains SF Coach Walter said: Does all of the dirty work with little reward at times. She is competitive and willing to play whatever role she needs to in order for the team to be successful. Ryan Mitchell – Seminole Lady Chieftains OF Coach Plett said: Ryan is always willing to do what is needed for the team. Does everything she can to help out. Will and Wyatt Carroll – McLoud Redskins WR Coach Hall said: Will and Wyatt are twins. They are both wide receivers who are always at practice and always willing to jump in on the scout team if we need them. They are always trying to compete, whether it’s on scout teams or a few varsity plays they get in for. Austin Miller – McLoud Redskins LB Coach Hall said: He’s a coach’s player. He goes hard at everything you ask him to do and is always dependable. He has been a starter some games and not in others. He never complains and just loves football and competing. Karli Hammond – Seminole Lady 20

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Taylor O’Donnell – Dale Lady Pirates G Coach Forsythe said: Taylor started for us last year and is one of those girls who could care less about scoring. She shoots the three really well and can score in the clutch but she does a lot of other things that don’t show up on the stat sheets. She is the girl we put on the other team’s best guard and s a great defender, she’s also one of our leading rebounders. She does all those little intangibles well, she’s just one of those types of player’s you wish you could have a whole team of. Dani Manning – Dale Lady Pirates PG Coach Forsythe said: Dani is a player that will fill up the stat sheet and just makes so much happen. She will rack up steals, rebounds and score the ball. Some nights she may score 20 and some nights she

may score two but you never notice because she just always does so much making things happen in every other way. Micah Hawkins – Tecumseh Lady Savages SG Coach Smith said: Micah has a great work ethic. She was diagnosed Has struggled to balance health with basketball. She’s an “A” student and a leader on and off the floor. She had a good summer and fall camp leading into this season. Ryanne Griggs – Dale Lady Pirates RF Coach Powell said: Ryanne hits in the six-hole for us. Always one of the hardest workers. Always puts the team first. She’s a great teammate and leader. Not our best fielder or hitter, but we couldn’t do without her.


Under-Appreciated No More Shawnee offensive lineman Creed Humphrey recently picked up a scholarship offer from Tulsa University and may not be the “best kept secret in the state” any more

VYPE: Now that you have picked up your first DI offer do you fell like there is more or less pressure on you? Why? Humphrey: As a personal goal, I feel like much of the pressure has been lifted off me because I have wanted to play college football my whole life. VYPE: You have been called by some people the “best kept secret in the state.” Does that make you play with a chip on your shoulder? Like you want to open people’s eyes? Humphrey: Yes, it does make me play with a chip on my shoulder because my goal is to be the best lineman in the state. VYPE: Shawnee has churned out some great lineman the last couple years and has a great history as well. What does it mean to you to be the next guy in that line of great players? Humphrey: I feel honored to be on a list with such great athletes like the ones Shawnee has produced over the years. I know most of the people who have gone

on to play at the collegiate level, and they are all great people and great football players. VYPE: Favorite place to play? Why? Humphrey: My favorite place to play would definitely be at Shawnee’s stadium because we have a great student section and everybody gets involved. VYPE: Do you have any pregame rituals or routines? If so what are they? Humphrey: I don’t really have any pregame rituals. I just put my headphones in, listen to my music, visualize all of our plays to make sure I know my assignments and then pray for a great game. VYPE: Who are some guys on the team who push you to be your best at practice and in the weight room? Humphrey: Jack Diamond, Caleb Hash, Chad Gilmore and Isaiah Strayhorn all push me to do my best. They always give out full effort during practice and weight training, and they also push me to give maximum effort day in and day out. VYPE: Biggest influence on your playing career? Humphrey: My dad and brother both have influenced me throughout my life. VYPE: One thing people don’t know about you is?

Humphrey: One thing people don’t know about me is that along with being a good football player, I am also a great student. I have had a 4.0 GPA my whole life, and I never had any grade except all A’s on my report cards. VYPE: Last question, when someone comes to watch Creed Humphrey play what is the one thing they are going to walk away knowing? Humphrey: They will always leave the game knowing that Creed Humphrey is one of the meanest, nastiest, lineman they have ever seen.

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Voice of the A & Q Cougars Since 1985, Mick Cowan has described the action known as “Cougar Magic”

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Known as the “Voice of the Cougars” Mick Cowan knows the success and tradition of Ada Cougar sports from the inside out. The veteran play-by-play broadcaster has been at the microphone of Cougar sports since moving to Ada in 1974 to teach Accounting at East Central University. And, as a result of the teacher-student relationship that first opened the door, Cowan has enjoyed more than just the “thrill of victory” through his admiration for Ada.

stories on the current year’s players and coaches as well as many articles on Cougar history. In addition, every game ever played by Ada is listed (as of the current time, the record is 783 wins, 314 losses and 25 ties) as well as the record versus other schools and all the Cougar individual and team records. I contributed several articles and this year Jinger McClure and I wrote, edited and published the magazine. Also in 2011 Joe Claxton and I wrote a book of almost 200 pages on the 100 years of Cougar football. It was published in paperback and copies are still available at the Ada Board Office. I have also written books on the history of men and women’s basketball and all spring sports. These have not been published. Our broadcasts are streamed on the world wide web and the playback of each game with the radio commentary is featured twice a week on the local cable television channel. In the spring of 2014 I started a face book site called the “Fans of the Ada Cougars”. Featuring reports on all Cougar activities, it currently has 1,786 members. There is also a site called “100 Years of Ada Cougar Football” that I provide articles for and has almost 1,000 members.

VYPE: How long have you been doing the play-by-play broadcasting for Ada? What first got you into broadcasting? What sports have you broadcast for the Cougars? Cowan: I arrived in Ada in 1974 to teach at East Central University and a young man named Larry McBroom was a student in several of my accounting classes. We became friends and in 1985 Larry served one year as head baseball coach. He asked me to run the PA and I jumped at the chance. When the football PA man resigned in the fall of 1985, I took over those duties. In the 1985-86 basketball season Danny Hoover was looking for a play-by-play man for Cougar basketball. Albert Bare suggested me and I have been broadcasting for the Cougars ever since. I have done both color and play-by-play at different times and have been fortunate enough to broadcast 7 state football finals (winning 6), 3 Ladies basketball games (winning all 3), 5 state finals in baseball (winning 4) and two in men’s basketball (no wins as of yet).

VYPE: What are your impressions on this year’s football team and Ada’s chances to challenge for another gold ball? Cowan: The Cougars have a new coach (Wade Standley) and a large number of new assistants. They also lost the largest class in Cougar history last year. In the opener versus Ardmore the Cougars had 17 players starting for the first time. In the opener Shiloh Windsor (6-3 and 225 pounds) who has averaged 8.8 yards per carry in two years as a starter broke his hand and will be out one more week and starting quarterback Dillon Briggs blew out a knee in game two and is lost for the season. The Cougars do not make excuses and as always others have stepped up to get the job done. Tuttle and Harrah both have outstanding teams and will contend with the Cougars for the district title. If Shiloh returns in time to play against both of those teams and the inexperienced Cougars are improving each week. I certainly expect them to make the playoffs and they could well challenge for championship number 20 if they can avoid additional injuries.

VYPE: What are your thoughts on being recognized as “the Voice of the Cougars”? Cowan: It is so very humbling. The Cougar Nation is a family. There is not a lot of moving in and out of Ada and so in my thirty years I have been privileged to know as many as three generations of Cougars. As a high school senior playing football at Velma-Alma I would go home after our game and watch the Ada playback on KTEN so I was well aware of the tradition. VYPE: Are there any “extras” that you’ve included in promoting the accomplishment of Ada student-athletes? (i.e. Facebook/Twitter/ Website) Cowan: Starting in 1994 Joe Claxton published the Cougar Magazine each fall. The issues are some 80 pages long and contain

VYPE: Who are some of the key contributors toward winning Ada’s 20th football state championship? Cowan: Shiloh is an obvious key. He is listed by the Daily Oklahoman as one of the top 30 players in Oklahoma and was selected as a pre-season all-state player. In the opener versus Ardmore he rushed for over 100 yards and caught passes for over 100 as well. Gabe Simons (senior, 6-2 and 180) has moved from wide receiver where he averaged over 20 yards a catch last year to quarterback and has done an excellent job, improving each week. All players are important but Reed Townsend (5-10, 170 junior) has done a great job filling in for Shiloh and Micah Hutchins (6-2, 220 junior) plays offensive tackle and defensive end and is a tremendous player. The Cougars now have 5 sophomores in the starting lineup.

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VYPE: Through the eyes of “the Voice of the Cougars” who are this year’s Un-Sung Heroes” on the team? Cowan: As always we would start with the offensive line. Micah was mentioned earlier and also starting at tackle is Brendon Anoatubby (5-10, 205 junior). The guards are Jake Bailey (6-3, 285, senior) and Jacob Granger (6-6, 265 junior) with Karson Rogers (6-1, 215 junior at center. Rounding out the line are tight ends Vaughn Appleman (6-8, 255 junior) and Kane Moore (6-0, 205 senior). On defense linebacker Grant Bellard (5-10, 186 sophomore) and Jake Martinez (5-8 170 senior) at cornerback are small for their positions but play outstanding defense. VYPE: In your time of broadcasting Ada sports, what team and players stand out among the best of the best? Include coaches as well. (Football as well as other sports) Cowan: In football all of the Ada coaches have been great and that may seem like a cop-out but my son played for Coach Larry and I do not believe that there is a better coach anywhere. Brian Harwell won more games (302) than any other Cougar coach and led Ada to three state titles in baseball in 5 years; Jeff Maloy led the Lady Cougars to prominence with three titles in 4 years in basketball. Mike Anderson was also a great men’s coach and Skip Griese has been named national coach of the year in men and women’s tennis. Among players, there are so many but Brandon Daniels, the Odom brothers (Barry and Brian), Kerry Johnson, Jeremy Shockey and Dan Cody are certainly at the top. VYPE: What one football game stands as #1 all-time for you? Why? Cowan: I have to offer another cop-out because there are two. The first came in 1995. That was Brandon Daniels senior year and he was hurt in the first game of the year. Jon Stephenson filled in and did a great job until B returned. Ironically Jon’s father Jon was the backup to the great Bob Warmack in 1963 and 1964. Ada was in the midst of what would be the state record 42 gamewinning streak, having won 35 in a row. In game 10 they squared off against Poteau, also undefeated and considered by most as their best team ever. The game was scoreless after 48 minutes and overtime ensued. The Pirates scored in two plays and decided to go for two. They lined up in the swinging gate formation with 8 players to the left and the center, holder and kicker in the middle of the field. The Cougars under Coach Larry were always prepared and Brian Hughes (6-4, 200 senior linebacker) was staring down the face of the three in the middle. The holder took the snap and dashed to the right with Brian making an incredible one-on-one tackle to stop the attempt. Now it was Ada’s turn. Brandon Daniels scored on the first play but flags flew and a hold moved the ball back to the 25. Again Brandon swept right and went 25 yards to tie the game. Poteau used all of their remaining timeouts in an attempt to “ice” kicker Clint Sutton. But he drove the ball straight through and Ada won 7 to 6. The other game came in 2003 when Ada was led by all-time total offense leader and quarterback Kerry Johnson. The Cougars had been staggered that week when defensive tackle Cody Bolin was killed in a tragic car wreck. The funeral was Saturday morning and that evening Glenpool came to town for the quarterfinals. The Warrior team, coaches, administration and fans had shown wonderful class as they sent notes and flowers and even visited the Cougar crowd before the game. Then the two collided and

after 48 minutes we had another overtime game but this time the score was 40 to 40. Ada went on offense first and Kerry Johnson scored on the third play (his sixth TD of the game). Ada went for two and Kerry scored to break the scoring record with 38 points. The Warriors matched the TD but defensive back Daron Ellis broke up a pass on the conversion and the Cougars advanced with a 48 to 46 win. VYPE: Ada’s football tradition is rich, but during your tenure, what player tops the list and why? Cowan: Brian Odom has to be the man. There are so many. My favorite was a 160 pound youngster who started at center in the 1986 championship year but that is because he happens to be named B. J. Cowan and is my son. Undersized players have been a tradition with the Cougars. Others at the top (and I would prefer to list every single player) include Brandon Daniels, Barry Odom, Kerry Johnson, Jeremy Shockey, Chuckie Caufield and Dan Cody. I never met a Cougar I did not love. Brian Odom was simply an incredible athlete and person. In fact I had the honor of officiating at the marriage of Brian to McKenzie McCulley a few years back. VYPE: What in your opinion is the foundation of “Cougar Magic”? Cowan: The Cougars did not start out on top but when Coach Elvan George took over in 1940 things began to change. It would be 11 years before Ada won their first state title but Coach George would win 5, Coach Craig 6, Coach Larry 7 and Coach Gary 1 in the next 45 years. In the 1950’s the Cougars had great players but they also had a work ethic that was second to no one. They started lifting weights when no one else did and working out in the summers. But the number one thing was their mental attitude. They expected to win every game and played that way. In recent years we have seen other schools use the same techniques that started the “Cougar Magic” and the task of winning state titles has become much harder.

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Un-Sung Heros Sulphur/Davis Area

ever coached.” And it’s that ability to lead the team that makes Buckaloo such a valuable asset to the team. Coach Parnell also mentioned junior Jolie Romine at shortstop. “Jolie is my most athletic player. She can play anywhere. She is my three-hole. She is a competitor and is always in the cage or taking fly balls. She plays for the team and will do anything for the team to succeed.” Romine continues to be one of the top players in the class and has the potential to play at the next level. We asked Davis softball coach Jeff Parnell who were some of their athletes that deserved more attention? Who gives 100% for the team and never expects anything in return? Here is his list of the more underappreciated athletes from the Davis varsity softball team. The Lady Wolves were ranked in the top 10 this season and a big reason is players like senior Jaycee Sanders. The center fielder has been a four year starter for coach Parnell and one of the players this team looked to for leadership. “She is my lead off. She is a great leader and is a competitor. She has never missed a practice and she is a true leader,” said Parnell. Sanders finishes her storied career at Davis of one of the best to wear the red and white. Junior Macie Buckaloo pitches for the Lady Wolves and provided many memorable moments this season. “Macie is the heart and soul of our team. She is our leader and motivator. She loves the game of softball and is the biggest competitor I have 26

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Two sophomores really stand out for coach Parnell and will make headlines for another couple of years at Davis High School.

“Sydney Martin and Joden Snyder are solid players. Sydney is a great teammate. She does whatever she can for the team. She works her tail off day in and day out. Sydney plays catcher and third base. Joden has been a two year starter and is my leadoff. She also is a competitor, loves the game of softball and plays second base.” With Martin and Snyder holding the future of Davis softball in their hands, the future looks bright.


Wright City Softball and Broken Bow Basketball

Head coach Dane Hill guidedWright City to a 2313 record this season and a top ten ranking, but what you may not have known is what it took to get there. Graduation hit several positions heading into the season, but freshman pitcher AspenTuck filled a need for coach Hill. “BasicallyAspenwasourthirdstringpitcherbefore the season started and she had her mind set on pitching, but I think she realized she wasn’t going to take the varsity pitchers place so I had a talk with her and told her she had an opportunity to play third base.We lost our third baseman Raney Johnson to Connors State and I think she realized she can come in and play and did more than a fine job at third base for us,” said coach Hill. The team settled in and started to come together afterthecountytournament.Juniorcenterfielder ChloeTims not only played great in the outfield, but was one of the vocal leaders on the team. “Tims is a go-getter. She’s quick and covers a lot of ground in the outfield. She does a good job

for us,” said Hill. “Jacey Engler was not a starting shortstop last year, but she came up and filled a very important role there after losing Abbie Gibson. She worked really well with our second baseman Brandi Bohannan. They both made a good team turning the quick double plays.” Graduation will hit the team hard againthisyeargraduatingfive seniors, but coach Hill is confident the team will respond. “We lose five seniors including our pitcher, she stuck out 196 girls this year. Our senior catchercaughteverypitchsoshe’ll be sorely missed. But I’m excited about what’s coming up. Some of the girls will need to step up if we want to be that perennial team we want to be. Keep that tradition going.”

BROKEN BOW’S MICHAELA RICHBOURG MAKES WATCH LIST Junior forward Michaela Richbourg was recently named to the VYPE Top 100 watch list for the Shelter Insurance Miss Basketball award given to the top female basketball player in Oklahoma. RichbourgsaidsheisbeingrecruitedbyOklahoma Baptist and Rice, but before she decides where she wants to play in college Richbourg is focused on getting her team to the state tournament. “Look for the Lady Savages to compete for a spot in the state tournament. I’m a team player and I’m dedicated to making this team the best team we can be,” said Richbourg. VYPE Magazine Wants You! VYPE Magazine is looking for photographers in the McCurtain County area. If you would like to contribute photos featuring athletes from Broken Bow, Idabel, Haworth, Valliant, Wright City, Battiest or Eagletown please email us at Oklahoma@VYPE.com and let us know what school you would like to help VYPE cover.

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Head coach Jimmie Wyrick led the Lady Savages to the state tournament behind some great defense and pitching. Class 6A Westmoore, which started an 18 game winning streak.

This season the defense recorded 17 shutouts, and all five loses came on the road. They lost those five games by a total of nine points. All tremendous stats that coach Wyrick can point out as positives.

When the season started in August if I told you Broken Bow would be in the Class 4A state tournament you might have disagreed with me. People close to the program knew this team had potential. The question was could coach Wyrick tap into that potential and guide this team to the state tournament. The answer to that questions was quickly answered at the Broken Arrow Invitational Tournament when the Lady Savages posted a 12-0 victory over Inola and a 2-1 win over

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Broken Bow finished the season ranked No. 6 in Class 4A, winning more games than any other team in the class, including eventual champion Chickasha.

The team returns several keys players, but graduation will take pitcher/ shortstop Shalee Brantley, outfielders Erica Baker and Genna London, catcher/first baseman Dawson Jordan and first baseman Marni Billy. Eight juniors are back next season including pitcher Kelsey Routh, infielder/ catcher Micheala Richbourg and infielder Makayla Brumley.

Freshman pitcher Haley Remillard is developing nicely and should contribute next year, while sophomore infielder/pitcher Trinitee Haney should compete for time in the circle as coach Wyrick looks to have several players capable of pitching for the Lady Savages. Freshman Jules Callaham and junior Alex Martinez will compete for time Erica Baker behind the plate.

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Un-Sung Heros Idabel Area

went on the play college football at Sam Houston and is now the head coach at Elysian Fields High School in Texas.” Idabel fastpitch softball coach Stephanie Armstrong believes the team is full of unsung heroes on a very young team.

Jula Harjo Every team has one an un-sung hero. Someone who unselfishly does whatever it takes to help the team succeed. We wanted to hear from Idabel coaches on their un-sung heroes from today and yesterday. Head coach Dennis Parker said his team is full of un-sung heroes, but there two really stand out. “We have two un-sung heroes. They are Demetrius Faulks and Kobey Green, the only two that start on both offense and defense and in every phase of the kicking game, but because we have KJ Wells on offense and some great players on defense they get overlooked. They are the leaders and the guys who come every day and every game plan begins with them. We would be in trouble without them.” Coach Parker recalls one player from his high school days in Texas. “In 1987 we had a player named Scott Ford at Marshall when we were trying to turn the program, too small to play, but too tough not to play. We ended up going 8-2 that year and won 36 of the next 40 and the 5A state championship in Texas. He

“Our un-sung hero is Kayla Hudson a senior outfielder. Kayla is such a hard worker and a leader to our very young team. She is also an inspiration to this team. Kayla has signed to be in the United States Marine Corps after graduation. Not only has she been practicing softball since July she has also been going to PT (physical training) in Texarkana every month for the Marines. This young team looks to her for leadership and understanding of the game.” One player stands out for coach Armstrong from the 2010 season. “Whitney Allen graduated in 2010 and played catcher. She was a motivator and hard worker. She would help with younger players in middle school as well as players in high school. Whitney never backed down from anything, she would take it head on. She also joined the military out of high school, she is now in college doing well. Still tries to be involved with the youth as much as she can.” Cross Country

coach Mandy Bartholomew wasted little time naming her un-sung hero of 2015. “Jula Harjo is a true team player in the Idabel cross country program. Jula attends practices and puts in hours of hard work. She comes with a smile and motivation for her teammates. Jula encourages each person on the team and always has a positive comment to boost the morale at practices as well as meets. She hands out water to her teammates and goes back after finishing her runs at practice to pick up runners still out. Jula’s leadership and dedication make her a worthy role model on our team. Hot weather, busy schedule, work, illness or school work do not keep Jula Harjo from doing her part to be responsible and reliable as a part of the Idabel cross country team. It isn’t all about winning; sportsmanship and character exemplified by athletes like Jula Harjo are the real motive in athletic programs.

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