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26 | Mr./Miss Basketball

8 | All-VYPE Area athletes in fastpitch softball, cross country and volleyball are honored with the Tulsa Area AllVYPE team.

The field is set for the Shelter Insurance Mr. and Miss Basketball award. Take a look at the states best players.

12 | Kelley, Collinsville Grab Titles 32 | Tulsa Area Basketball Bishop Kelley brought home the gold in volleyball, while Collinsville outlasted rival Pryor for the Class 5A state title.

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GIRLS Adrena Mazzei – Berryhill Tess Crosley – Bishop Kelley Kelsey Bottomley – Broken Arrow Ellen Thomas – Collinsville Emillie Oberlander – Glenpool Briana Hendrix – Kiefer McKynzie Clayton – Kiefer Alyssa Solberg – Lincoln Christian Emma young – Lincoln Christian Naima Khoubiz – Memorial Caroline McKee – Metro Christian Catherine Keeley – Metro Christian Mallory Duncan – Metro Christian Maya Boschee – Owasso Haley Geissler – Owasso Ellie Gilbreath – Regent Prep Cheyenne Walden – Sand Springs Monica Scott – Sapulpa Beth Terhune – Sapulpa BOYS Daniel Mazzei – Berryhill Josh Webb – Broken Arrow Zach Sellers – Collinsville Jack Coon – Edison Steven Aston – Edison Eugene Grayson – Glenpool

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Chris Lobaugh – Glenpool Matt Young – Jenks Ethan Castillo – Kiefer Luke Murphy – Lincoln Christian Byrun Ratliff – Lincoln Christian Jordan Rittgers – Lincoln Christian Cabe Killingsworth – Metro Christian Brooks Cataudella – Owasso Nick Williams – Sapulpa Jordan Tuttle – Sapulpa Dylan Geib – Skiatook Connor McCaskey – Union

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Collinsville Native American (Cherokee & Absentee Shawnee) junior Brittany Kickapoo is a two-sport athlete for the Class 5A Lady Cardinals teams. She is also a member of the Oklahoma Eaglessitas teameostisto who plays competitive Olorepro torio tesoftball maioand quebasketball pro et hit autendis eosant quidus, sunt volorerum softball during the spring and summer seasons. Kickapoo spends much of her time playing sports and while doing so, she volesequi quam doluptas te for estrum ex Cardinals excearum quatus eum liquiat esti first has also maintained a 3.71 GPA.molorrunti Kickapoo hasdisciendic been a starter the Lady since her freshman year playing base. Over the past two years, she had a combined batting average of .423 with 66 runs, 101 hits, 63 RBI’s and a sus, secuptaquo venisqui dem quatia verita volupta tempore pliquunt eos. Olorepro torio te slugging average of .504. Kickapoo received individual recognition the last two years as 2013 All Metro Lakes first base Honorable maio que2014 proAlletMetro hit autendis quidus, volorerum sitas eostisto volesequi quam Mention, Lakes firsteosant base, 2014 5A-3 Allsunt District first base. Kickapoo and the Lady Cardinals alsodolupgrabbed the 2014 Distinguished Academic Achievement Award. tas molorrunti disciendic te estrum excearum quatus eum. Brittany plans to attend college and continue her softball and/or basketball career, while studying to become an oncologist.

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Junior varsity basketball player Kaelen Childs is a two-year letterman for the Chargers and head coach Bobby Allison. In the classroom Childs carries a 3.14 grade point average and currently takes AP U.S. History, but hisBishop favorite class is math. Kelley High School “My favorite subject is math because it requires practice and logic and it doesn’t really take memorizing like the other subjects,” said Childs.

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“I love the support I get as a Charger. The administration is great, teachers and counselors like Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Dvornik, Mrs. Williams, Ms. Ward, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Jellison and coach Leyva is terrific. The student body really supports our basketball program and coach West, coach Draper, and coach Allison treat us like their sons. The team is like a brotherhood and we are a family.”

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Bishop Kelley Grabs Gold Kelley won the closest set of the night.

The support for the Lady Comets was impressive. Students and parents filled the Catoosa gym giving the Lady Comets the feeling of home court advantage.

Coach Berna said the player really bought in this year and is excited to see what they can do in 2016. “They are excellent representatives of Bishop Kelley High School! Thanks to our volleyball parents and to our of our entire school community for their support!”

The last time the Lady Comets of Bishop Kelley hoisted a state championship volleyball trophy, Kelley was in Class 6A and several current players were barely in high school. It may not seem like 2012 was that long ago, but for head coach Jerri Berna the wait was long enough. Kelley is a volleyball powerhouse and despite the tough schedule and a fairly young squad, the Lady Comets put it all together when it counted the most.

“The state championship earned by this year’s team is the result of the team’s belief in the process we were teaching, working their hardest to make that happen and going after what they wanted. We played a tough schedule and overcame a lot to put ourselves in the position to play for a championship. As a result, I could not be more proud of our team or happier for them,” said Berna. Heritage Hall entered the tourna12

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ment as defending back-to-back champions, thanks in part to Kelley’s departure to Class 6A. But this clash of titans would finally be settled on the court with Kelley winning their 17th championship over No.9 Heritage Hall (25-16, 26-24, 25-20). The first set was business as usual for the Lady Comets winning easily, 25-16. It wasn’t until the second set when the Lady Chargers made a push and put Kelley against the wall. Heritage Hall worked to a 23-18 lead in the second set when Kelley’s Claire Raschen notched a kill igniting a 6-0 run. But the Lady Chargers would tie things up at 24, then Grace Wood and Reagen Roth added two kills and

Collinsville Softball In the third inning the Lady Tigers jumped out to a 1-0 lead after scoring on an unearned run. Collinsville was able to keep it within reach behind the pitching of Gail Young who pitched all 12 innings.

The Lady Cardinals put the wraps on a great season with a 2-1 victory in 12 innings over rival Pryor in the Class 5A state championship game at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. The win avenged an earlier loss to the Lady Tigers and gave Collinsville their first title since 2005 and their third in school history.

Collinsville’s run to the title meant going through Duncan in the first round, which they won, 5-4 and defeating Deer Creek in the semifinals, 13-4. The Lady Cardinals finished the season with an overall record of 34-7. Head coach Mike Henry said the team was focused and ready to play.

Ashton Friend reached on a fielder’s choice then advanced on three passed balls to score and tie up the game. In the 12th inning Friend would make her presence felt again with a solo homerun to take a 2-1 lead. The winning shot was unforgettable for players and fans at the game. Before they left the field for the final time this season the Lady Cardinals each placed some championship dirt from the field at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium to take with them back to Collinsville. They left as Lady Cardinals, but returned as state champs.

8th and 9th place. The win marked the second straight title for the boys team.

Lincoln Christian Lincoln Christian Boys Run Away With Class 4A Title Lincoln Christian placed four runners in the top 10 in the Class 4A state meet, good enough to give them the overall state championship. Individually their best finisher was sophomore Luke Murphy who placed fourth. Zach Black of Sallisaw took top honors with Berryhill’s Daniel Mazzei in second. Murphy finished with a time of 16:06.34, while teammates Byrun Ratliff, Jordan Rittgers and Cabe Killingsworth crossed the finish line in 7th,

Lincoln was pursued by Byng High School who placed second, Metro Christian finished third with Santa Fe South and Weatherford rounding out the top five.

Metro Christian Girls Continue To Set Standard With a plethora of good teams in Class 4A, the race to a championship is never an easy one. For the Metro Christian girls it meant defeating the likes of Plainview, Weatherford, Lincoln Christian and Jay. Junior Lincoln Christian star Alyssa Solberg won the individual title

with a time of 11:28.31, while another Berryhill runner placed second in Adrena Mazzei just five seconds off the lead. But it was the consistent times from the Metro Christian girls that made the difference. The freshmen combo of Caroline McKee and Catherine Keeley finished eighth and ninth, while teammate Mallory Duncan rounded out the top ten. The trio scored low enough to help the team knock off Plainview who had won nine team titles in a row dating back to 2006 spanning three different classes.

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Ellen Thomas Collinsville High School Senior cross country runner Ellen Thomas is a student at Collinsville High School and recently competed in the state meet at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Thomas and her Lady Cardinal teammates attended the state competition with the hopes of grabbing a top ten finish, and they did just that taking seventh place overall. Thomas raced to a fourth place finish with a time of 20:17.7, just three seconds shy of third place. Thomas said of the run, “It was exciting! I love the course in Edmond. My time was one of the better times this season.” Thomas has big plans after high school. Her goal is to continue running cross country, but has yet to decide on a college. “After high school I plan on running in college. I’m still deciding on where though,” said Thomas. For her commitment to her sport of cross country and her drive to become the best student-athlete she can be, Ellen Thomas is the Mazzios Athlete of the Month.

Abe Anderson Metro Christian Senior Abe Anderson is the starting quarterback for the Metro Christian Patriots and has led the team to an outstanding season. Through the regular season Anderson has thrown for more than 1,900 yards and over 20 touchdowns. That output has helped the Patriots make the playoffs and given them a shot at competing for a state championship. Head coach Jared McCoy has watched Anderson develop and become one of the top football players in the state. “Abe Anderson is a great football player. Opposing teams must account for him on both sides of the ball each week to prevent him from dominating a game. I’m thankful for the opportunity to coach him and not against him,” said coach McCoy. Anderson was selected to the VYPE Top 100, an honor given to Oklahoma’s top prep football players. For his commitment to the Metro Christian Patriots football program and to his teammates, Abe Anderson is the Mazzios Athlete of the Month.

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Every school has them and most of the time they go unnoticed until someone turns an ankle or dislocates a finger. Yes, we’re talking about the athletic training student aides. We caught up with Tatum Chambers, Kelsi McMahan, Kaliyah Longoria, Hannah West, Pearl Frazier and Madison Garbee to find out what it means to be an important part of Bixby Spartan athletics. VYPE: What got you involved in Sports Medicine at Bixby? Tatum: After watching my mom work in the medical field for many years, I figured that’s where I was meant to be as well. I currently attend Tulsa Tech for Nursing so I love helping others and I found out that’s Athletic Training was the perfect connection for both helping others and being involved in the medical field. Kaliyah: I did it at my former high school in Dallas (Euless Trinity) and I really wanted to continue it once I moved to Bixby. Hannah: I have always wanted to do it and I just decided to try something new my senior year.

Pearl: On game day, I usually follow our Coach and do any tasks that she or the dancers need me to do. Kelsi: Very busy. It is very stressful with all the responsibilities and things that can go wrong but it is a lot of fun! VYPE: What’s the most difficult thing you do during a game? Tatum: Having to keep our heads on a swivel for the chain gangs carrying the first down markers. Kaliyah: I don’t think anything is too difficult because hard has a negative connotation to it. Hannah: The most difficult thing is trying to watch the game while fulfilling your duties, whether it is wound care or hydration. Always have to be alert and expect the unexpected. Madison: Having to keep up with the boys that are 6’4” when I am only 5’4”. I try not to get trampled.

Madison: I wanted to do something fun and different my last year of high school. Sports Medicine looked like the perfect choice!

Pearl: The most difficult thing I do during a game is to make sure everyone is in their right place at the right time. Especially on competition day, I have to help them with whatever they need injury wise so that they are at their best.

Pearl: I got involved because I wanted to be the manager for the dance team. I wanted to be able to help one of the dancers in case anyone ever needed anything.

Kelsi: I think the most difficult part is seeing an injured athlete realize the severity of their injury if it is significant. It is very sad!

Kelsi: My friend and fellow Senior, Tatum, convinced me to join with her. VYPE: What’s the hardest part of the body to tape? Tatum: Honestly, everything has its pros and cons to tape. Whether you are trying to watch out for a bone on the ankle to not tape too tight or have all the pressure of helping on game days. Definitely not the easiest skill to master Kaliyah: The knee. There are so many different tape jobs, types of tape (stretchy and adhesive) and ways to manipulate the knee joint while taping. Hannah: A shoulder is the hardest thing to tape on. Madison: Ankles. Pearl: The wrist. Kelsi: Ankles. VYPE: Most people think you’re just running water out to the players, but the truth is you’re doing something before, during and after the game. How busy are you on game day? Tatum: Haha, the boys and coaches love to jokingly call us water girls (which they all know we are not). Funny thing is, we get to the stadium before the boys, help unload all of their equipment on away games, set up taping stations, and are on constant look out for concussion symptoms and open wounds. We like to tell the boys to come walk a mile in our shoes if they just think we are water girls. Kaliyah: Personally, I never sit down from 4pm until after the game ends around 10:30pm plus we have clean up post game. Hannah: Game days are extremely busy! We are always there before the players get there and cleaning up after they leave. Madison: Game days are the most stressful, but also the most fun! You are always constantly doing something.

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VYPE: Funniest thing you’ve seen or heard at a game? Tatum: “Is that fruit on the field?” Kaliyah: Boys constantly complaining about tape sticking to their hair Hannah: After a game in Springdale, AR I was cutting a boy’s spat off of his cleat and I accidentally cut his shoelace off. Madison: The boys doing their “handshake.” Pearl: The funniest thing I have seen is when the elementary aged dancers at the mini clinic were cheering louder than the student section. VYPE: What would you say to another student that’s considering Sports Medicine in high school? Tatum: It is a GREAT way to meet new friends in high school as well as getting involved. Who knows? You may enjoy it as much as I have! Kaliyah: Make sure that you want to do it. It is a great way to make friends and you will learn a lot. Hannah: It is a very good program and it is a very good idea if you want to become an athletic trainer or a physical therapist. Madison: Join immediately! It is so much fun but also to stay committed! It is a great way to become a leader because so many people depend on you every single day! Pearl: I would say to definitely join Sports Medicine. It is a lot of fun and you learn a lot of skills that will always be helpful in medical situations! Kelsi: It is a lot of fun! It is a good way in get involved in your schools’ athletic teams and helps you meet people who could potentially become one of your best lifelong friends!

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Michaela Stabler is a varsity swimmer at Broken Arrow High School and is entering her senior year. As a member of the swim team Stabler competes in the 200 freestyle and the 500 freestyle stating she likes to swim the distance events. As a student-athlete at Broken Arrow Stabler carries an unweighted GPA of 3.96, but she takes several AP courses giving her a weighted GPA of 5.0.

“This year I’m in four AP classes: English Lit and Comp, Calculus BC, Psychology, and Biology. My favorite class is my AP Psychology class. I like the material; I’ve always been interested in psychology and intend to be a psychiatrist,” said Stabler. Besides the swim team Stabler is involved with the National Honor Society and the Key Club. “Broken Arrow has helped me to become more well-rounded. I transferred here from a small private school in middle school. Had I stayed there, I certainly would have focused on my academics, but I likely would not have been a part of a team or as involved in volunteer work,” said Stabler. Stabler has been a member of the swim team all four years of high school. “I’ve been swimming on a team for eight years, but the past four have been the most important to me. I’m so grateful to have been picked as captain, because this team has

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come to mean so much to me over the years.” After graduation she plans to attend college and continue both her education and athletics. “I’m not sure where. My top choice is Vanderbilt, but I’m also looking at TU and OU for the scholarships I can get as a national merit scholar. I want to eventually get my PhD.” Stabler is proud to call Broken Arrow High School her home. “Big schools, like Broken Arrow, seem like they should be difficult settings to stand out in. But Broken Arrow, especially this year, does a great job of recognizing the hard work of its students. Different clubs and teams get constant acknowledgement from staff and students alike. This year, after being named a national merit semifinalist, I heard my name on the morning announcements every day for a week or two. It felt really good to be recognized, and I know that other students feel the same way when they get acknowledged like that.”

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TULSA AREA VYPE TOP 100 presented by Shelter Insurance includes fourteen of Oklahoma’s best players from the Tulsa area and will compete to earn the title Shelter Insurance Mr. and Miss Basketball Oklahoma. Follow them @VYPEOK on twitter and keep up with their season at #VYPETop100

Alexis Gaulden Broken Arrow Lady Tigers Sr. 5-7 Guard @alexisgaulden Did you know: Along with being a great athlete Gaulden is a great student and carries a 3.6 GPA. College: Alexis is committed to play at the University of Tulsa. Quote: “One thing people don’t know about me is that I can dance.” Chelsea Dungee Sapulpa Lady Chieftains Sr. 5-10 Guard @chelseadungee22 Did you know: Before every game Chelsea eats Skittles. College: Chelsea is committed to play at Oklahoma University following her high school career. Quote: “If I could be anyone for a day I would be Kobe Bryant because I admire him.” Kara Speer Metro Christian Lady Patriots Jr. 5-9 Small Forward/ Shooting Guard @speerkara Did you know: Kara would like to study Education in college. College: Kara is starting to draw some interest from schools and is expecting her recruitment to ramp up this season. Quote: “When I’m not on the court you can find me spending time with my friends.”

Adrian RodriguezEstrada Union Redskins Jr. 6-7 Power Forward @_are30 Did you know: Along with being a standout on the hardwood, Adrian is also a very talented soccer player. College: Adrian is being recruited by the likes of Air Force, Penn and ORU. Quote: “When I’m not on the court you can find me playing 2K.”

Alex Ogunseye Sapulpa Chieftains Sr. 6-5 Forward @AOgunseye Guard Did you know: Alex’s favorite player growing up was Blake Griffin. College: Alex is being recruited by UCO, St. Gregory’s, Rogers State and Southwestern College. Quote: “When I’m older and out of school I will be coaching a sport.”

Aysia Evans Broken Arrow Lady Tigers Sr. 5-6 Combo Guard @Aysh_E Did you know: Aysia writes with her right hand but plays left-handed. College: Aysia is committed to play at the University of TexasArlington. Quote: “When I’m older and out of school I will work with kids that are less fortunate than I am.”

Brice Calip Sapulpa Lady Chieftains Sr. 5-8 Guard @briceycalip3 Did you know: Soccer was actually Brice’s first love, not basketball. College: Brice is being recruited by Kansas, University of ArkansasLittle Rock and Missouri State University. Quote: “One day when I am older I will be in a big city working as a physical therapist.” Kairee Cooks Daniel Webster Warriors Sr. 6-2 Shooting Guard @Kcooks_21 Did you know: Growing up Kairee’s favorite player was Allen Iverson. College: Kairee already has an offer from Rogers State University but is also receiving interest from other schools like ORU and UCO. Quote: “When I’m older and out of school I will be playing basketball overseas.”

Eva Lewis Will Rogers Lady Ropers Sr. 6-1 Forward @__evaaa Did you know: Eva likes to sing and before every game she listens to music. College: Eva is currently being recruited by the University of Tulsa, Arkansas State and others. Quote: “Coach Tia is my biggest influence and role model.” Lense Ramey IV Kiefer Trojans Sr. 6-4 Shooting Guard @L_Ramey10 Did you know: Lense doesn’t limit himself to just basketball. He also plays three other sports at Kiefer. College: Currently being recruited by Florida Gulf Coast and the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Quote: “When I’m older I will be with fellow VYPE Top 100 player Breyden DeSpain fishing.”

Logan Mullins Sperry Pirates Sr. 6-1 Power Forward @loganmullins22 Did you know: Before every game Logan eats cookies and candy. College: Logan is drawing interest from several different schools and is excited to have the chance to impress more schools this season. Quote: “One thing people don’t know about me is that I own 33 different pairs of shoes.”

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Mallory Vaughn Collinsville Lady Cardinals Jr. 6-4 Forward/Center @MalloryLVaughn Did you know: Mallory loves to read. College: Mallory is currently being recruited by Tulsa, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas Tech and more. Quote: “When I’m not on the floor you can find me watching Grey’s Anatomy.”

Mya Bhinhar Owasso Lady Rams So. 5-9 Combo Guard @myabhinhar Did you know: Mya says she is “horrible at golf.” College: Mya has already signed with the University of Arkansas. Quote: “Growing up my favorite player was Maya Moore, but if I could be anyone for a day I would be Michael Jordan because there was nobody better.”

Richard “RJ” Fuqua II Booker T. Washington Hornets Jr. 6-0 Point Guard @rjfuqua Did you know: Before every game RJ prays and speaks to his dad. College: RJ is being recruited by ORU and the University of Tulsa. Quote: “When I’m older and out of school I will own my own business.”

Sydney Stout Bixby Lady Spartans Sr. 6-0 Guard/Forward @Sydney_lynn12 Did you know: Sydney likes to dance even though she says she is no good at it. College: Sydney will be attending the University of Arkansas as a preferred walk-on. Quote: “If I could be anyone for a day I would be Beyonce because she’s awesome and can sing.”

Ethan Chargois Union Redskins Jr. 6-8 Power Forward @Ethan_Chargo1s Did you know: Ethan is a very good bowler along with being a force on the basketball floor. College: Ethan already has offers from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Tulsa but is also being recruited by schools like, Texas Tech and TCU. Quote: “Growing up my favorite player was Melo.”

Caleb Nero Memorial Chargers Jr. 6-2 Point Guard @calebdn10 Did you know: Caleb is a bit of an outdoorsman and likes to fish. College: Caleb is being recruited by Nebraska, UNC Greensboro, Wake Forest and ORU. Quote: “When I’m not on the floor you can find me watching basketball videos and studying the game.”

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Addison Richards Bixby Lady Spartans Sr. 6-1 Shooting Guard @Addy_Richards Did you know: Addison likes to sing but admits she is “terrible” at it. College: Addison has committed to play at the University of Tulsa. Quote: “If I could be anyone for a day I would be Beyonce because she is amazing.”

Rachel Skalnik Owasso Lady Rams Sr. 5-7 Combo Guard @raunch_skally Did you know: Rachel said one thing people don’t know about her is that she loves socks. College: Rachel is being recruited by West Texas A&M, Austin College and Southern Arkansas University. Quote: “When I’m not on the floor you can find me hammocking and playing guitar.”

TJ Washington Jenks Trojans Sr. 6-0 Point Guard @Tjwashington3 Did you know: TJ’s sister Jessica plays for the University of Kansas and TJ lists his mother as the biggest influence and role model in his life. College: TJ has already signed with Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Quote: “Growing up my favorite player was LeBron James.”

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THE “DRIVEN” ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Broken Arrow Cheer - Large Co-Ed State Champs The 2015 state cheer competition was moved back to Gallagher-Iba Arena this year, a place the Broken Arrow varsity cheer squad could call their second home.

Head coach Amy Howe was confident in the squads ability to stick the routine and give Broken Arrow their fourth Large Co-Ed state championship in a row. “I was pretty confident in the teams ability going into state week. Coming off of the regional win, we were only ahead by a few points. But had a great performance and fixed what we needed to fix early the next week. We even ended practices early late in the week of state because we had good run throughs of our routines and they were prepared. I’ve never done that before,” said Howe. Coach Howe admits there is a big difference between watching it in practice and seeing the team on the mat. “Watching them compete as a coach can be nerve racking because you have a feeling of helplessness. You do your job as a coach to prepare

them, but once they hit the floor, it’s in their hands. Once you see them hit each element of the routine, you get more confident. The last difficult element of the routine was the pyramid, so once they hit that I knew they hit a winning routine.” Large Co-Ed was started in 2007 with Bixby winning the first year and Choctaw winning the next four in a row. Broken Arrow has now tied Choctaw for the most Large Co-Ed titles. “Accomplishing a “4-PEAT” is what I am most proud of this year. It seems like every year, it’s more and more pressure to keep winning. The level of talent and their drive to succeed as a team carried them to this win. They never gave up and never let the pressure get to them. We are a family and came together as one to get the win,” said Howe. Broken Arrow Large Co-Ed Champions Lauren Ritchey, Kirstyn Craig, Mckenzie Bedford, McKenna Harris, Sam Pittman, Rachel Kik, Autumn Thomas, Eric Cisneros, Meghan Grunhof, Jesse McDaris, Megan Loring, Ashlei Pratt, Katelyn Mathis (Manager), Destinee’ Curry, Maya West, Lexi Sherwood, Raegan Isham, Madision Dilldine, Ashlynd Vaughn, Kiersten Snodgrass, Paige Gilmore, Piper Pittman, Allie Zimmerman, Morgan Moore (Manager), Jami Wheeler, Avery Fry, Emily Dudding, Reina McKee, Hannah Pumphrey, Maddie Fardlow, Mackenzie Schwers, Shelby Ford, Kidannys Rivera, Rebecca Caywood, Amy Howe (Head Coach), Alicia Palmer and Tori Turner (Asst. Coaches)

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RSU MEN The 2014-15 edition of Rogers State The Rogers State men’s basketball team turns to a core group of returners as they continue to contend in the NCAA Division II Heartland Conference, entering year three in the league.

“We are very excited about this group, this team, and this year,” sixth-year Head Coach Justin Barkley said. “I think the guys are going to continue to buy in about who we are. This is a team our community, University, and athletic department can be proud of, and hopefully when the ball is thrown up, we have a group that will compete at a high level.”

The Hillcats return eight players from a 20-win team a season ago, finishing second in the standings going 14-6 in conference play. Leading the charge are a pair of senior guards in J.C. Hartzler (Tulsa, Okla.) and Donald Moore (Chicago Heights, Ill.), who averaged 14.3 and 9.9 points per game in 2014-15. “J.C. has lived up to everything we hoped he would be as a former Tulsa World Player of the Year, and is a few hundred points from being the school’s all-time leading scorer. We can’t put a price on what he’s meant for us, and I expect big things from him,” Barkley mentioned.

RSU will rely on its depth from players returning to a familiar system. Guards Corey Ayala (Metropolis, Ill.) and Jordan Huffman (Broken Arrow, Okla.) join forwards Jeylyn Sharpe (Ketchum, Okla.), Matt Lea (Stilwell, Okla.), and Johnathon Buckley (Kellyville, Okla.).

The addition of three, highly-touted transfers and a former Oklahoma Class 4A State Player of the Year bolster the lineup adding size and an outside shooting presence. Travis Julien (Vacherie, La.) and Robert Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio) come to the Hill from Nicholls State and Northern Michigan for their final collegiate season. “Robert will be one of those guys that can use his body to defend well and rebound in the interior,” Barkley added. “Travis is a 6-8, long, and athletic player that runs the floor well. His ability to be active around the rim and push the ball in transition was something our team lacked a year ago.”

Junior Travis Hester (Crozet, Va.) joins the team as a three-point specialist from Saint Peter’s and Chase Littlejohn (Stilwell, Okla.) makes the jump to the college ranks after a decorated prep career at Stilwell High School history. “One thing that Travis does really well is stretch the defense and shoot the basketball,” Barkley said. “Chase is coming in and trying to adapt to the college game, but I think he is going to be a guy that our fans come to appreciate in the years to come.”

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While still not postseason eligible, the Hillcats have quickly become one of the top teams in the league and face another demanding schedule. RSU starts

with three exhibition contests against NCAA Division I teams Oral Roberts, New Mexico, and Tulsa before early season tests with perennial powers Metropolitan State University of Denver (Nov. 13) and Western State (Nov. 14).

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11/2/15 Oral Roberts (Exhibition) 11/6/15 New Mexico (Exhibition) 11/10/2015 Tulsa (Exhibition) 11/13/15 Metro State 11/14/15 Western State 11/18/15 Dallas Christian 11/21/15 Ecclesia (Homecoming) 11/24/15 Northeastern State 11/30/15 Bacone 12/5/15 Cameron 12/12/15 Dallas Baptist * 12/14/15 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 12/17/15 UA Fort Smith * 12/31/15 Texas-Permian Basin * 1/2/16 St. Edward’s * 1/7/16 Texas A&M International * 1/9/16 St. Mary’s * 1/14/16 Lubbock Christian * 1/16/16 Oklahoma Panhandle State * 1/21/16 Newman * 1/23/16 Oklahoma Christian * 1/28/16 St. Edward’s * 1/30/16 Texas-Permian Basin * 2/4/16 St. Mary’s * 2/6/16 Texas A&M International * 2/11/16 Oklahoma Panhandle State * 2/13/16 Lubbock Christian * 2/18/16 Oklahoma Christian * 2/20/16 Newman * 2/27/16 UA Fort Smith * 2/29/16 Dallas Baptist *.

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The Rogers State women’s basketball team will have an entirely different look on the Hill in 2015-16 as it tries to climb the Heartland Conference standings, entering its third year as a member of the NCAA Division II league. “I am excited for my second year here as head coach and the team we’ve got,” Bobby Cope said. “It is a great group of girls and they have been working extremely hard in the preseason. They are coming together better than we’ve had a team come together in the preseason in the last couple years.” Kami Bunch (Tulsa, Okla.) is the only player returning to the Hillcats’ lineup with more than one year of experience at RSU. She begins her senior season as the starting point guard after starting all 26 games a season ago, averaging 8.3 points per game, while her 4.4 assists per contest ranked second in the conference.

“Kami has had two very successful seasons for us,” Cope added. “She is one of the best point guards in the conference when it comes to distributing the ball. We

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have to rely on Kami a whole lot more as far as providing scoring.”

Heather Roberts (Colleyville, Texas) and Madison Dearmin (Balko, Okla.) are the only other two returners for the Hillcats after both got significant minutes as freshmen in 2014-15 making 23 and 21 appearances, respectively.

“Heather had a great offseason and is coming in in excellent shape and will have a great year for us. There are not many people that will out-work her,” Cope mentioned. “Madison is the type that will run through a wall and do everything that the staff or her teammates need done.”

The rest of the roster is filled with 10 newcomers vying for time on the floor as one senior, four juniors, and one sophomore transfer join four freshmen. While the main challenge has been to learn a new system, the players have accepted the task.

“The biggest thing right now is we have a lot of new players coming from different backgrounds and trying to get everyone used to how we do things at RSU,” Cope said. Emily Gamble (Omaha, Neb.), Rachel Block (Tulsa, Okla.), Courtney Smith (Okay, Okla.), and Natasha Kindred (San Antonio, Texas) all come to RSU with collegiate experience and will be looked upon to provide a bulk of the offensive production.

Two early signings from the Arkansas prep ranks, Carlye Bohannan (Springdale, Ark.) and Lauren Schuldt (Fayetteville, Ark.), join the program with fellow freshmen Lindsey Byfield (Inola, Okla.). The trio has a chance to jump right into the action and make their presence known for the Hillcats.

For the fourth-straight year, RSU kicks off its season with an exhibition contest Oct. 30 at NCAA Division I University of Tulsa before its season opener in Wichita Falls, Texas Nov. 13 at Midwestern State.

SCHEDULE 10/30/15 Tulsa (Exhibition) 11/13/15 Midwestern State 11/14/15 Texas Woman’s 11/19/15 Bacone 11/21/15 Ecclesia (Homecoming) 11/24/15 Northeastern State 11/28/15 Northwestern Oklahoma St. 12/5/15 Texas A&M-Commerce 12/12/15 Henderson State 12/17/15 UA Fort Smith * 12/31/15 Texas-Permian Basin * 1/2/16 St. Edward’s * 1/7/16 Texas A&M International * 1/9/16 St. Mary’s * 1/14/16 Lubbock Christian * 1/16/16 Oklahoma Panhandle State * 1/21/16 Newman * 1/23/16 Oklahoma Christian * 1/28/16 St. Edward’s * 1/30/16 Texas-Permian Basin * 2/4/16 St. Mary’s * 2/6/16 Texas A&M International * 2/11/16 Oklahoma Panhandle State * 2/13/16 Lubbock Christian * 2/18/16 Oklahoma Christian * 2/20/16 Newman * 2/27/16 UA Fort Smith *

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GREEN COUNTRY DEFENDERS The Defenders finished their season last year ranked 13th in the NCHBC (National Varsity Boy’s) rankings. This year should be even better with the addition of three- time NCHBC All-American LaRon Stokes (Sr.), Noah Banks (Sr.), and Javon Qualls (Sr.). The Green Country Defenders are blessed to have the three-time NCHBC All-American candidate, Tulsa World “Mr. Inside” Nominee and three-year starter for the NOAH Jaguars, Stokes join us this year. He averaged 11.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a junior. Stokes can dominate both ends of the floor and has the potential to be as good as any big man in the state. He was selected to the All-Tournament team at the Jenks/Union invitational and was Oklahoma All-State honorable mention in 2014-15. At 6-foot-6, Banks is one of the more versatile players the Green Country Defenders have had. He averaged 14.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game last season, while shooting 65% from the field. Coming off the NCHBC Most Improved Player Award and Tulsa World’s All-Metro Honorable Mention last year as a junior, Peyton Francisco is a point guard in the truest sense. His ability to get his teammates the ball at the right time and spot are invaluable to the team. He has 30

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averaged 9.1 points, 7.7 assists, 2.5 assist/turnover ratio and 3.0 steals as a junior. He was named to the National Homeschool All Region team and to the All-Tournament teams at the Dewey and Green Country tournaments in 2014-2015.

Qualls comes from the fantastic basketball tradition at Tulsa Union. He is a tremendous shooter with good touch, solid rebounder and passer. He is a vocal leader, encourager and has a team first attitude. His versatility will allow the team to do multiple things on both ends of the court this year Green Country Lady Defenders are a young squad coming off of last season’s historic finish ranked NCHBC No. 7. That marked their first time in the top 10 in homeschool basketball. The current season’s outlook is very bright for this young

team, which possesses depth with ability. Returning starter for the Lady Defenders is sophomore power forward Melanie Williams (5-10) who led her team last year with 10.6 ppg and was Tulsa World AllMetro Honorable Mention as well as NCHBC South Central All-Region as a freshman.

Joining her are a very quick duo of sisters, Avery (Jr.) and Abbey Phibbs (Fr.) as well as sophomores Annie Hogle and Ashley Duncan, and junior Allie Johnson. For more information about Green Country home school basketball call: 918-605-7905

Skiatook Lady Bulldogs Head Coach: Brad Cantrell 2014-15 Record: 9-15 Assistant Coaches: Mason Phillips, Stacey O’Dell

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Shulanberger (5-9), the Lady Bulldogs could be on the verge of a breakout season. Shulanberger returns as the teams leading scorer after averaging 20 points, 3.6 steals and 6.0 rebounds a game as a junior. Last year Shulanberger was named the Metro Lakes Offensive Player of the Year having scored more than 30 points on several occasions. Senior Charity Burdette (5-9) brings solid production to the floor for head coach Brad Cantrell. Burdette averaged 7.0 points, 3.0 assists and 8.0 rebounds last season. But the return of junior guard Kendall Schulte (58) should be big for this team on both ends of the floor. Schulte averaged 10 points and 3.0 assists as a freshman before suffering an ACL injury preventing her from playing in her sophomore season.

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“We have a lot of experience coming back this year. We are led by two seniors who have been anchors on our team for the past two years. I am also excited to have Kendall Schulte back this year at point guard after missing last year due to an ACL injury,” said coach Cantrell. Sophomore Anna Bonham (5-9) averaged 9.0 points and 3.0 rebounds as a freshman and was named to the All-Conference team with Burdette and Shulanberger. Junior guard Rosa

Guardiola (5-4) started 24 games last year bringing more experience to the floor. Hanna Dysart (5-5, Fr.), Clare Stairs (5-6, So.), Kailey Garner (5-5, So.) and Morgan Worley (5-11, Jr.) round out the roster for coach Cantrell. Skiatook Bulldogs Head Coach: Shane Branscum 2014-15 Record: 10-12 Assistant Coach: Brian Miller

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The Skiatook Bulldogs are going old school this season with 11 seniors on the roster giving head coach Shane Branscum plenty of experience and maturity on the floor. Jake Surritte (6-3, Sr.) averaged 16 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest last year and leads a talented group that has played together for many years. “We have 11 seniors this year who have been together for the most part since elementary school. Most have played ball together since the beginning. They are the closest bunch of kids I have ever coached. Great young men who have worked very hard for their senior season. They have talent and bring leadership to the court and are ready to play,” said coach Branscum. “11 seniors! The last ride!” Don Tray Wilkerson (6-2, Sr.) is a scoring machine averaging 17 points a game with 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Hunter Sumner (6-2, Sr.) will start at forward where he can grab 7.0 rebounds and score 5.0 points every night. Jaren Knight (6-4, Sr.) is another forward capable of turning in a great performance on any given night. Also look for Brendon Babb, Matt Rundell, Grant Appelberg, Shae Garner, Stephen Upton, Garin Lawless, Jacob Underwood and David Ransom.

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What You Need To Know LINCOLN CHRISTIAN LADY BULLDOGS Led by senior Shaelyn Ward (5-9) the Lady Bulldogs and head coach Melody Stewart welcome the start of the new season as they look to build off the success of last season. Ward comes in averaging 12.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game and is one of the top track stars at Lincoln in the shot and discus. Guard play is crucial for Lincoln as Krysten Williams (5-6, Sr.) and Becca Gleason (5-7, Sr.) bring senior leadership to the court. Williams also averaged 5.6 points per game. Post player Makenzi Taylor (5-9, Sr.) and guard Cora Duininck (5-7, Jr.) look to contribute more on both ends of the floor this season. Emma Young, Jenna Vogt, Allie Helland and Anna Autaubo give coach Stewart quality depth on the bench. OWASSO RAMS

Kinzer Lambert BIXBY SPARTANS After only winning five games in a tough 2014-15 campaign, the Bixby Spartans and head coach Scott Padek are ready to get the season started and erase the memories of last season. Parker Jennings (5-10, Sr.) returns for the Spartans after averaging 16.1 points and 3.3 assists per game last year. Will Fiser (6-1, Jr.) will start at forward where he averaged 9.3 points and 3.8 rebounds a year ago. Joining Fiser at forward is Payton Sullivan (6-4, Sr.) who contributed 5.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest. Also look for Joey Homan (6-0, Jr.), Staton King (6-1, So.) and new addition to the squad, Cade Cavalli (6-4, Jr.). “We return a solid corps of guys from last year and the addition of Cade Cavalli will help tremendously,” said Padek. LADY HORNETS OF BOOKER T.

Annette Kennedy returns a ton of experience to the court this season as seniors Taylor Sells, Aiya El Hassan and Janay Hamilton. The trio will start at guard, center and forward respectively. Sells averaged 9.0 points and 2.3 assists last year, while El Hassan scored 6.3 points per game and grabbed 2.7 rebounds. Hamilton returns as the teams best rebounder going for 3.7 a game to go with her 5.7 points. Juniors Megan Jackson, Kambri Davison and Savannah Ellis are solid players and will shore up the backcourt. COLLINSVILLE LADY CARDINALS

Head coach Susie Vaughn has a familiar name to lean on this season in junior Top 100 player Mallory Vaughn. The 6-foot-4 Vaughn averaged an amazing 19.2 points per game and dominated the boards averaging 7.0 rebounds. She also shot a 67% field goal percentage. With offers from Tulsa, Nebraska, Texas Tech and Missouri, Vaughn is only focused on getting her team to the state tournament. Brittany Kickapoo (5-9, Jr.) and Madison O’Dell (5-8, So.) will play key roles in the teams overall success this season. Kickapoo is a quick forward and should see an increase in production this season. Other players expected to contribute include Darci Chester (5-7, Jr.), Rylee Delozier (5-8, Jr.) and Makayla Bowman (5-8, Jr.). VYPEOK.COM

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The Rams have become accustom to winning and head coach Mark Vancuren is hopeful this young team can lean on that experience and make another successful run to the state tournament. Leading the way is senior guard Kinzer Lambert (6-4). Last season Lambert averaged 16 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Lambert’s production with DeShawn Lowe’s ability to score nearly eight points a game give the Rams two legit scoring threats. Lowe (6-1, Sr.) will start at guard then a trio of sophomores round out the starting lineup. Josh Proctor (6-2), Jake Thompson (6-2) and Courtre’ Alexander (6-3) will all play major roles on the team this year. “This group has been exposed to winning at a high level. Hopefully they’ll have a burning desire to continue our tradition of success here,” said Vancuren. WILL ROGERS LADY ROPERS

Senior power forward Eva Lewis (6-0) returns for her final campaign in high school after averaging 23 points and 11 rebounds a game last year. A Top 100 player, Lewis is joined in the backcourt by Teriyon Thomas (5-4, Sr.) at point guard and shooting guard Mariah Walker (5-8, Sr.). This trio brings some dangerous offense to the court. The list of seniors on the roster continues with Kennedy Payne (5-8), Delainia Ford (5-4), Corey Black (5-9) and Kristen Peters (5-10). Juniors Desiree Cowans and Dierra Westbrook add more depth with sophomore Maleah Mumford backing up the power forward position.

Owasso Rams Owasso Lady Rams Head Coach: Matt Sweeney 2014-15 Record: 18-8 Assistant Coaches: Christie Roberts, Megan Patel, Shane Eicher, Kristen Hudson

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Rachel Skalnik (5-9, Sr.) leads the Lady Rams squad this season after averaging 10.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Skalnik, a VYPE Top 100 selectee, will start at point guard, while Jordan Kunka (5-6, Sr.) will join her in the backcourt where she averaged 3.8 points and 2.5 steals a game. Michalah O’Connell (5-7, Jr.) brings good defense with 4.5 points per contest. Sophomores Terryn Milton (5-9), Mya Bhinhar (510), and Leilani Culley (5-10) are three productive underclassmen coach Matt Sweeney will lean on this year. Milton averaged 7.4 points and 3.5 rebounds a game, while Bhinhar averaged 7.7 points and 6.4 rebounds of her own. The pair also averaged over 4.0 steals per game. Also look for Ashlyn Koelsh (Sr.), Sarah Goins (Sr.) and Marrius Morrow.

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been exposed to winning at a high level. Hopefully they’ll have a burning desire to continue our tradition of success here,” said coach Vancuren.

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Senior point guard Kinzer Lambert (64) is back to lead the Owasso Rams. Lambert averaged 16 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals a game last year helping the Rams to a 24 win season. DeShanon Lowe (6-1, Sr.) averaged 7.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist last season giving head coach Mark Vancuren two players capable of solid numbers every night. Sophomore guard Josh Proctor (6-2) looks to get in the mix bringing intense defense and steady production on offense. Jake Thompson (6-2, So.) and Courtre’ Alexander (6-3, So.) are two underclassmen looking to work their way to the floor and help this team win games and compete for a spot in the state tournament. “We will need to have some outstanding leadership from our senior players this year. We will be very young and inexperienced. However, this group has

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Head Coach: Brad Crace 2014-15 Record: 6-18 Assistant Coaches: Keith Brians, Jami Holmes, Tyrone Springer

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Coweta basketball fans are excited to see this team take the floor. Head coach Scott Norris returns several players and has a deep bench.

Guard play will be crucial this season as Rachel McClanahan (53, Sr.) and Kenzie Applegate (5-4, Fr.) look to get the start. Forwards Kinsey Lee (5-8, Jr.) and Madison Gray (5-8, So.) will play key roles in the post and give the team some depth down low. Juniors Abigail Fernandez (5-3), ShaRae Frazier (5-8) and Skylar Fuser (5-5) are all expected to see time on the floor and play major roles this season. “Several freshmen will have to help this season. We’re trying to develop a culture of toughness and discipline,” said Crace. Overall the Lady Tigers have solid athletes and the team will get better and grow as they mature during the season.

“We’re very excited about our season. We have great depth, which will create very competitive practices. A good mix of inside scoring and good three-point shooting should be a very fun team to watch,” said Norris. Jake Ross (6-7, Sr.) mans the post where he averaged 11 points and 7.0 rebounds a game last year. Ross works ® well with his guards, AUTO • HOME • LIFE Kelandus Colton (61, Sr.) and Hunter Burchett (5-8, Sr.). Colton averaged Patrick Sampson 6.0 points and 2.5 11150 S. 265th E. Ave., Ste. B steals, while Burchett Coweta, OK went for 4.0 points 918-279-6532 and 4.0 rebounds. ShelterInsurance.com Sophomore guard Braden Norris (6-1) is expected to see We’re your Shield. playing time as he

A young squad will take the court this season for head coach Brad Crace, but leading the way is senior center Kaycee Kelley (6-0). Kelley is known for her ability to work without the ball and find the open shooter from the paint. “Kelley is one of the better post passers I have coached,” said Crace.

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works to crack the starting lineup. As will move-in form Nebraska Hayden Graham (6-6, Sr.). Also look for Cameron Borens (6-0, Jr.), Gavin Underwood (5-8, So.), Andrew Keathley (6-7, Fr.), Hunter Holmes (6-1, Sr.) and Hayden Kennon (6-5, Jr.).

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and two players leading charge are also VYPE Top 100 selectees. Sydney Stout (6-0, Sr.) and Addison Richards (6-1, Sr.) are DI prospects that bring a high level of skill and a passion for the game when they step on the court. Last season Stout averaged 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals a game from her post position, while Richards averaged 16.3 points, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals at guard.

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“Our team motto is “In whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.” We believe if you do the right things, the right way, for the right reasons, things have a way of working out for the best,” said coach Thomas. Senior guard Regan Reinholz (5-5) brings quickness to the floor, while sophomore Maddie Bittle (5-11) averaged 4.8 points and 1.8 assists per game. Cassidy Sloan (5-9, Jr.) is a strong rebounder in the paint giving the Lady Spartans a strong presence under the hoop on both ends of the floor. Other players looking to contribute this season include Dariann Myles (56, Fr.), Sarah Tyree (5-11, So.), Bailey Hackler (5-11, Jr.), Kyndal Pirtle (5-7, Jr.) and Madison Fuhr (5-6, Jr.). Bixby Spartans

Head Coach: Scott Padek 2014-15 Record: 5-16 Assistant Coaches: Mick Wood, Patrick Jones

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The Spartans are a dangerous opponent for the opposition this season. With the return of Parker Jennings (5-10, Sr.) the Spartans have a scoring threat on every possession. Jennings averaged 16.1 points and 3.3 assists per contest last year. “We return a solid corps of guys from last year and the addition of Cade Cavalli will help tremendously,” said coach Padek. Cavalli (6-4, Jr.) did not play last season and is expected to come in and make an impact for the Spartans this season. Cavalli is joined at the forward spot by junior Will Fiser (6-1). Fiser averaged a solid 9.3 points and 3.8 rebounds last year. That production is critical for the Spartans this season. Payton Sullivan (6-4, Sr.) is another forward looking to contribute on the offensive end of the floor with 5.3 points and 4.4 rebounds. Joey Homan (6-0, Jr.) gets the nod at guard where his defense and 2.7 points per game will help this team win games. Staton King (6-1, So.) contributed 2.6 points and could increase those numbers with more minutes this season. With a tough schedule through December and January the Spartans will be tested early on December 10-12 at their own tournament in Bixby then traveling to Kansas in last January.

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Jenks Lady Trojans Head Coach: Mike Acord 2014-15 Record: 4-20 Assistant Coaches: Kody Engle, Amanda Taylor, Will Parham Outlook This version of the Lady Trojans

will have something this team has lacked for a couple of years and that’s experience. With several seniors returning the comfort level on the floor is high and the skill level continues to increase. Head coach Mike Acord is excited to see what this group is capable of this season.

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“We’re very excited for the start of the season, the team has a lot of experience returning seven seniors. The girls worked hard this summer and came together as a group,” said Acord. Senior point guard Jensen Prince (5-5) returns after averaging 7.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals last year. Her production will give coach Acord the ability to free up guard Hannah Nealis (5-9, Sr.). Nealis is the teams leading scorer averaging 9.0 points and grabbing 2.0 rebounds a game. The combo can create problems for opponents

thanks to their ability to score from any spot on the floor. Rachel Norman (5-5, Sr.) is another quick guard with excellent skills handling the ball. Norman accounted for 5.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist last year. Dawson Ellis (5-8, Sr.) can play guard or forward, while averaging 4.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist. Center Madison Brinton (5-11, Sr.) is the teams leading rebounder averaging four a game. A pair of seniors in Alexis Bryan (55) and Tykiaha Lowe (5-5) shore up the guard position giving coach Acord two solid players off the bench. Also look for three juniors, Ciera Hill (5-4), Amanda Lindhardt (5-6) and Alyssa Nickles (5-9) to contribute this season as the Lady Trojans look to press the issue and get back to their winning ways. Jenks Trojans Head Coach: Michael Haesloop 2014-15 Record: 26-7 Assistant Coaches: Kalin Dahl, Greg Calabrese, Jared Johnson, David Vann Outlook The departure of head coach Clay Martin left many people wondering who would take over the program, but for

the Jenks family the choice was easy. Assistant coach Michael Haesloop knew the players and the system making him an obvious choice to take over the program. “We’re very excited to watch the chemistry that exists on this team and

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to watch them make another run to the state playoffs. The parts are there, if they can be put in the right place, it will be a tremendous year for this team,” said Haesloop. Leading the way is IUPUI commit and VYPE Top 100 player T.J. Washington (60, Sr.). Washington is one of the best off the dribble and needs to be the glue for the team this season. Washington’s offensive production will force teams to roll defenders his way leaving shooters like Cole Surrett (6-5, Jr.) open. Surrett has found his range and is becoming one of the leaders of this team. Isaac “Ike”

Gilton (6-8, Sr.) could be the X-factor for the Trojans this year. If he can excel at the forward spot the team has a chance to be dominant in the paint. Defensive beast Terrell Marshall (6-0, Sr.) has worked hard to develop his shot and coach Haesloop believes he has the potential to play at the next level. Reese Leitao (6-5, Jr.) takes the football pads off and returns to the court where his athleticism makes his a tough matchup at forward. Isaiah Epps (6-3, Jr.) is one of the quickest players on the team giving the Trojans a slasher at guard. Jace Parmiter (60, Sr.) and Greg Lucas (5-10, Jr.) add depth to the guard spot, while Jacob Goad (6-0, Jr.), Jacob Haertl (6-2, Jr.) and Xavier Reid (6-0, Jr.) all figure into the overall scheme coach Haesloop is putting together this season.

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The Lady Redskins are not searching for inspiration this season, it came to them in the form of teammate Monique McClellan who was diagnosed this summer with cancer. The team has dedicated the season to her and her fight. Senior post player Ekene Nwakoby (5-10) is a force under the basket, but has the athleticism to play multiple positions. One of the smartest players on and off the court, Nwakoby is ranked No.14 in her class of 1,046 students. Helping Nwakoby in the paint is junior Michaela Bethel (6-0) and according to head coach Jamie Hill, could be a player to watch this season. Guard play is key for the Lady Redskins as they look to run an up-tempo style of offense. Senior guard Ashton Burdick (5-7) and junior guard Taylor Malham (5-6) will push the pace and force teams to run the floor. Kierra McGee (5-

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7, Jr.) is another quick guard with tremendous potential to be a real difference maker this season. “I am very excited to be leading this Union Lady Redskin team this year. We have a lot of speed and athleticism, which we will use to our advantage through pressure defense. We are looking for a turnaround from last year and are growing and improving each and every day. I can’t wait to see what our up-tempo style can do,” said coach Hill. Completing the roster this season are guards Alyssa Collins (5-6, Jr.), Peyton Miller (5-8, Jr.), Sadie Moyer (5-5, Fr.) and Kiara Chambers (5-5, Jr.) with post player Haley VanFossen (5-9, Jr.). Union Redskins Head Coach: Rudy Garcia 2014-15 Record: 20-7 Assistant Coaches: Steve Geary, Rickey Peaker, Mark Ritter

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Led by two VYPE Top 100 players, the Union Redskins are poised for a big season this year. Head coach Rudy Garcia told VYPE, “With five returning starters, expectations are

high.” A pair of forwards Ethan Chargois (6-8, Jr.) and Adrian Rodriguez (6-6, Jr.), look to lead the Redskins this season. Both are highly recruited players garnering VYPE Top 100 honors this year. Chargois averaged 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game last year, while Rodriguez accounted for 8.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists. The tandem will create problems for less athletic teams with no presence in the paint. Guard Nile Felton (63, Sr.) is another shooter coach Garcia will lean on this season for production on both ends of the floor. Felton averaged 8.5 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest last year. Sophomore guard Mo Garcia (6-4) gives the Redskins another big body on the floor, but Garcia also bring a quick first step and solid defense. Garcia averaged 4.3 points per game as a freshman. Other players expected to contribute this season include Equann Brown (5-10, Jr.), Ahjae Johnson (62, Jr.), Jordan Flood (6-1, So.), Justin Harris (6-1, Sr.) and N’Kiel Jamerson (6-1, Jr.).

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BA Tigers Head Coach: Mike Hughes 2014-15 Record: 24-5 Assistant Coaches: Tiffany Jones, Randi Pawpa, Jimmy Walker Outlook Area experts are saying this Broken Arrow team could repeat as state champions thanks in part to returning a lot of experience to the court this year. Alexis Gaulden (5-7, Sr.) returns after averaging 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds

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and 4.2 assists per contest last year. Gaulden was named to the VYPE Top 100 team placing her in the running for the Miss Basketball award. Asia Evans (5-6, Sr.) also makes her return to the court bringing 13 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists. The combo guards are tough for any team to handle. “We’re looking forward to a group with a lot of experience. Should be a more athletic team and a better scoring team than years past. Half court defense will be something to see and will be a good indicator for the teams success,” said coach Hughes.

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Darian Jackson (5-9, Sr.) was second team All-Conference last year and should be one of the key players this season. Jackson averaged 9.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Solid production from her forward position. Jalise Smallwood (57, Jr.) is a defensive minded player that has the ability to score, while center Mia Bledsoe (6-0, Jr.) is athletic enough to play one of the forward spots depending on the offense. Lauren Richter (6-3, Jr.) has a presence in the paint that coach Hughes is looking to develop.

Ren Long (5-3, Jr.), Toni Black (5-10, Sr.) and Idalis Colcord (5-11, Fr.) are all expected to see playing time and contribute to the overall success of the team. Broken Arrow Tigers Head Coach: Beau Wallace 2014-15 Record: 20-7 Assistant Coaches: Mike Humphrey, Keary King, Juan Davis Outlook The experience of making a run at a state title is invaluable. The Broken Arrow Tigers and head coach Beau Wallace will lean on that experience going into the new season. “We have a lot of senior leadership back from last year’s run at the state tournament. The emergence of some of the younger guys will be key to making a trip to state,” said Wallace. Ben Crider (6-5, Sr.) and Brandon Chaney (6-0, Sr.) are two of the seniors coach Wallace was referring to as leaders in this team. Crider averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game last, while Chaney accounted for 3.2 points and 2.0 assists. Jacob Knutson (6-1, Sr.) is another guard with big play capabilities. Knutson was good for four points a game last year and three rebounds. Knutson and junior Tony Hall (6-4) will play key roles on the defensive end of the court as well. Caleb Huffman (6-3, So.) and Stephan Ferguson (6-4, Sr.) bring size and athleticism to the court. Also look for forward Braden Boyer (6-7, So.), Kaleb Ervin (6-3, Sr.), Cory Lane (6-5, Jr.) and Jaron Cook (6-0, Sr.) at guard. DECEMBER 2015

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Seniors will dominate the floor for the Lady Chieftains this season. The five starters all bring experience and skill to the court. Head coach Darlean Calip is confident in this team and their ability to get the job done. The theme for this season is “On a mission.” “We want to accomplish our mission. I believe we have the experience and leadership to make that happen. Although there are many other intangibles that have to fall in place and a little luck, I believe we have the talent and work ethic to make that attainable,” said Calip. Leading the way is Brice Calip (58, Sr.) and Chelsea Dungee (5-10, Sr.). Calip averaged 15.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.7 steals per game, while Dungee accounted for 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals. The combo could be the best in the state. That’s impressive considering the number of great pairs on the court this season. Whitney Kamies (5-4, Sr.) averaged 6.1 points and 1.9 steals a game as a junior. Kamies shot 75% from 40

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the free throw line and is expected to play a major role in the overall success of the program. “Whitney is a great leader and person of character on and off the court. She’s a great representative of our school and program,” said Calip. Isabella Bacon (5-7, Sr.) and Bailey Mader (5-6, Sr.) are a pair of guards coach Calip is excited to see play this season. Last year Mader averaged 3.4 points per game. The Lady Chieftains will tackle a tough schedule early in the season as they host the Sapulpa Holiday Classic then go on the road in January to the Westmoore Tournament Sapulpa Chieftains Head Coach: Conley Phipps 2014-15 Record: 7-17 Assistant Coaches: Jordan Nagel, Sydney Carter, Zac Henderson

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The Chieftains return an excellent mix of experience with athleticism and youthful talent. Leading the way is forward Alex Ogunseye (6-5, Sr.). Last season he averaged 12 points and 8.0 rebounds a game and looks to be the go-to player for head coach Conley Phipps this season. Ogunseye will get some

help from guard Keenan Ballance (5-11). Ballance can play the point and lock down opponents on defense. Detrick Johnson (6-1, Sr.) returns at guard where he averaged 7.0 points and 2.0 assists last year. That combined with the 6.0 points and 3.0 assists from Ballance will give the Chieftain backcourt solid production on the offensive end of the floor. Senior guard Khaleel Marshall (6-1) has the potential for a breakout year. The same applies to guard Jaylon Vann (6-1, Jr.). Both players are exciting to watch and could make a significant impact. A trio of sophomores, Korey Williams (6-1), Lajuan Hughes (5-11) and Peter Chang (6-0), provide depth on the bench giving coach Phipps several options during the season. Freshman Julian Smith (6-0) has shown potential and has worked hard to make the varsity roster. Expect the Chieftains to run the floor and force teams with more size to play transition defense. Ogunseye, Johnson and Marshall must bring senior leadership to the floor and help younger more inexperienced players mature for this team to have a successful season. Some of the pieces are their for the Chieftains to have a successful season.

Sand Springs Lady Sandites Head Coach: Dustin Morrow 2014-15 Record: 12-12 Assistant Coaches: Jason Puryear, Katy Edmonson, Brittany Crow Outlook The outlook for the Lady Sandites is bright with the return of senior Cierra Scott (5-7) and Sydney Pennington (59, Jr.). Scott is an outstanding shooting guard averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Pennington scored 17.2 points and grabbed 3.9 rebounds from her small forward position. Pennington was named AllConference last year and named to the Class 6A All-VYPE Honorable Mention this season. Jessica Collins (5-8, Jr.) will give the Lady Sandites a solid defensive effort while contributing 3.0 points and 1.2 steals. Gloria Mutri (61, So.) will play the post giving coach Morrow a scoring threat in the paint. Mutri averaged 8.4 points and 6.5 rebounds last year.

Other players to look for include shooting guard Selena Hitchcock (5-6, So.), point guard Holly Kersgeiter (510, Fr.), small forward Destiny Johnson (5-9, Fr.), small forward Isabella Degalado (5-9, Fr.), combo guard Jacie Taber (5-8, Fr.) and power forward Bailey Boaz (5-9, Jr.). “We are young, but we will be talented. Our conference is loaded with talent and we look forward to competing,” said coach Morrow Sand Springs Sandites Head Coach: Eric Savage 2014-15 Record: 12-12 Assistant Coaches: Nate Smith, James Settles, Justin Kingsley Outlook The work continues for head coach Eric Savage, but the team is not far from playing the type of basketball coach Savage likes to play. Returning four starters will certainly help this season.

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“We look to keep progressing. We have advanced to the area tournament in each of the last two seasons, which is a first for this program,” said Savage. Kyle Keener (6-6, Jr.) returns at forward where he averaged 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.9 blocks last year. A dynamic sophomore, Colt Savage (6-4) is capable of big numbers in this offense. Last year Savage averaged 10.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Fellow guard Brooks Haddock (6-2, So.) pitched in 12.5 points and 3.7 rebounds of his own. Junior Mack Thompson (5-8) also managed to contribute 6.5 points last year. The foursome not only returns as starters this season, but all return next year as well. That will give coach Savage the opportunity to build his bench and find role players capable of contributing valuable minutes. If you’re a studentathlete at Sand Springs and you’re on the fence about basketball, you should probably wake up, then suit up. Big things are on the horizon.

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Tulsa Public Schools Basketball

Booker T. Washington Lady Hornets Head Coach: Annette Kennedy 2014-15 Record: N/A Assistant Coaches: Ward White, Kamri Anderson, Reginald Terry

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The Lady Hornets seem to always have a great guard on this squad. This year is no different. Taylor Sells (5-7, Sr.) is back and brings a crew of ballers with her. Sells averaged 9.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last year. Her production leads the Lady Hornets, but look for Aiya El Hassan (5-10, Sr.) to make an impact as well. El Hassan accounted for 6.3 points and 2.7 rebounds as a junior. Fellow senior Janay Hamilton (5-9) will start at forward giving coach Kennedy a presence in the paint. Hamilton averaged 3.7 rebounds last year and could see those numbers increase this year. Guards Megan Jackson (5-7, Jr.) and Kambri Davison (5-6, Jr.) are quick with the ball and play solid defense. Forward Savannah Ellis (5-8, Jr.) has turned in the hard work and is 42

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(6-6) take the court in a varsity game. Hurd has plenty of room to improve, but brings raw talent to the court. Seniors Stephon Lofton (5-11), Tyran Bowlds (6Booker T. Washington Hornets 4) and Majesty Dickens-Doku Head Coach: Joe Redmond (6-2) will not let their last season 2014-15 Record: 20-7 go to waste. Look for these Assistant Coaches: Chaun three to go all-out when called Davis, Kevin Williams upon. Elisha Brantley (5-10, So.) is another player coach Outlook Redmond has on the roster Like their female counterparts with tremendous potential and the Hornets just seem to reload athleticism. and return to the court for another run at a title. RJ Fuqua (5-10, Jr.) leads this team from Memorial Chargers his point guard position. Fuqua Head Coach: Bobby Allison averaged 10.4 points, 3.2 2014-15 Record: 19-8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 Assistant Coaches: Nate steals a game last year. Fellow West, Draper Sturdivant, point guard Khobe AustinBlaise Voskuhl Staab Johnson (5-10, Sr.) turned in Outlook 8.0 points and 2.5 assists as Not sure VYPE has covered a well. The combo is tough to guard and gives the offense two team hungrier than the Memorial Chargers. Head coach Bobby legit scoring threats. The stat Allison has this team focused machine is forward Tariq Bitson and ready to take on the world. (6-3, Sr.). Bitson averaged Returning 10 lettermen and four 12.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and starters could be the difference 1.8 steals per game. But this this season, but coach Allison is Hornet team is deep. Point looking for leadership from his guard Aaron Lucas (5-8, Jr.) is back bringing his defense to the upperclassmen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If leadership continues to floor, while many are excited to develop and roles on this team see freshman center Seth Hurd looking to help this team win games. These six players could be the winning formula for coach Kennedy and the Lady Hornets.

are accepted, great things can happen for this team. This group expects to be back in the state tournament,” said Allison. Caleb Nero (6-1, Jr.) was named to the VYPE Top 100 and is looking to solidify himself as one of the top players in the state. But first he wants this team to win a state title. Nero averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds and started 26 games last year. Derek Guest (6-3, Sr.) has the talent to put up Nero type numbers this season. Last year he averaged 10.4 points and 4.1 assists a game. Another point guard looking to get in the mix is Alante Carson (6-0, Sr.). Carson started 14 games last year contributing 3.1 points a game. Jaylen Alexander (6-1, Sr.) and Isiah Thomas (6-6, Jr.) both turned in solid performances last year and figure to have a larger role this season. Kobe Rose (6-4, Jr.) at forward suffered a broken foot a year ago, but had a great summer league and could be the player everyone is talking about in March. Also look for Kaeden Childs (6-4, Jr.), Shemar Walker (5-7, So.), Kori Guest (65, So.) and power forward Micah Herron (6-4, Jr.).

Daniel Webster Lady Warriors Head Coach: Kirk Baker 2014-15 Record: 20-8 Assistant Coaches: Dawn Quinton, Corey Rowland

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Outlook The spark for the Warriors is senior guard Kairee Cooks (62). Cooks averaged 20.2 points, Outlook 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists A late change to the starting last year while hitting a 73% free lineup will give the Lady Warriors throw percentage. Cooks is not a different look, but the goal alone on the offensive end of remains the same; make the the floor. David Ward (6-5, So.) state tournament. Jordan Ward averaged 14.5 points and 3.2 (5-10, Sr.) leads the way at assists a game last year, but power forward. Ward averaged it’s his ability to block shots that 7.0 points, 11 rebounds and makes him a complete player. 4.0 blocks last year. Shameco Big man Greg Owens (6-8, Sr.) Jones (5-8, Sr.), Heidi Admire will patrol the paint and account (5-4, Sr.), Korie Cox (5-6, Sr.) for nearly 10 points a game. and Malay Jackson (6-0, Sr.) all Senior guard Ricco Anderson (6bring senior leadership to the 1) contributed 6.7 points and 2.7 floor. Juniors Briana Worcester rebounds a game, something (5-2) and Brittany Hixxon (4-10) coach Bowman expects to see add quickness and depth to the again this season. Shane Davis roster. Several underclassmen (5-10, Sr.) and Jordan Alexander are expected to contribute this (6-2, So.) are expected to play season including Alajah Pires major roles this season. Last (5-3, So.), Destiny Kapple (5-5, year Davis hit 4.5 points and Fr.), Elise Jennings (5-6, Fr.), grabbed 2.8 rebounds as a Madaziash Graves (5-6, Fr.), guard. Tiffany Carter (5-7, Fr.) and “It is amazing what can be Wilyeidi Diaz (5-5, Fr.). accomplished when no one is worried about who gets the Daniel Webster Warriors credit,” said coach Bowman. Head Coach: Scott Bowman 2014-15 Record: 12-14 Assistant Coaches: Ron DECEMBER 2015

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FIELD HOCKEY The Dutch Field Hockey program finished the season on a very high note and by playing their best hockey of the year. They closed our their regular season games by winning four of their final five contests to secure a spot in the Southwest Preparatory Conference Championships. The final game of the regular season came down to a winner take all for the final seed and the Dutch came out on top of Ft. Worth Country Day with a 4-0 win. The Dutch entered the tournament as the 6th seed in the North Zone and started the weekend off with a 3-2 win over St. Mary’s Hall of San Antonio. A quarterfinal matchup against Trinity Valley School saw the Dutch fall 2-1 to the Trojans. It was a physical and hard fought game and the Dutch battled until the final seconds with opportunities to score. A loss in that game put Holland Hall in the 5th place game against the Episcopal School of Dallas. With monsoon rain conditions, the Dutch were determined to end their final SPC run with a win. A game-tying goal by senior Paige Rudd sent the game into overtime where the Dutch dominated. A fast break out of the backfield sent the ball to senior Gracie White, who split two ESD defenders on a perfect pass to senior Tara Smith. Tara smith carried the ball hard on an angle into the shooting circle and scored on a hard hit to the opposite corner for a sudden victory! The 5th place finish was the highest finish for the Dutch field hockey program since 2007. Senior Merich Frizzell has signed a National Letter of Intent to play field hockey at Liberty University and senior Tara Smith has committed to play for Texas Christian University.

CROSS COUNTRY This season the boys cross-country team was led by senior Michael Saliba. Saliba was the team’s top runner at each meet he participated in this year, earning medals at almost every meet. He ran the fifth fastest 5k in school history, finished third at the SPC North Zone meet and was named to the All North Zone team. The Dutch also had a great performance from freshman Clinton Baird who was the teams solid number two guy all year and was their top finisher at the Broken Arrow meet when Saliba wasn’t running. Senior Kelly Keglovits led the girls this season, and like Saliba, had a break out year. She was All North Zone and had a third place finish at

the SPC North Zone meet. She also ran the fifth fastest 5k time in school history. Junior Casey Ferguson was a close second on the team and will be looking for be a team leader next season.

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The Dutch volleyball team made it to the SPC tournament; meeting one of their goals they sat to begin the season. They started out strong in conference play this year defeating Trinity Valley School and Hockaday and then proceeded to win two more versus Casady and Fort Worth Country Day to get a fifth place seed in the tournament. Four players in particular who have stood out this year for the team and were leaders on the court. Audrey Warren and Molly Lohrey, both seniors, have been a strong and consistent presence on the court. Warren attacked very well from the middle and has been tough on the opponents defense. Lohrey has been a strong left side and her serving, passing and hitting have improved so much these last three months. Setter Krystal Wang, a junior, has played smart and aggressive volleyball. “Her setting has become much more consistent for our hitters and she has also contributed as an attacker both front and back row for us”’ said coach Inna Felkins. Lastly, libero Victoria Terry, a junior, has played awesome defense and been a consistent passer in serve receive for the team. Her quality passing has given the front row the opportunities to be aggressive at the net.

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Sydney Stout Bixby High School How long have you been involved with FCA? I have been involved in FCA for two years now. Who influenced you? I decided to join FCA myself because I felt that it was a good way to share my faith at school and fellowship with people at my school. How has FCA made an impact in your life on and off the field? I feel like I have people that will stand behind me whether it is on or off the court. These people can help me stay strong in my faith and be an example to others. How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete? As an athlete, I lean heavily on my faith. I feel that in order to be the best that you can be, you have to be committed to God’s plan for you. God wants everyone to be the best that they can be, so I play for His glory. My faith has helped me through my time as an athlete in many ways, but the most prevalent would be my recent injury. Throughout the past four months I have struggled with not being able to play the sport I love. I had surgery to repair my ACL and meniscus in July and am patiently waiting for the day I am released to play again. I realized that I have to pour my thoughts and worries into God in order to get through my trials and hard times. He has a plan for me and I will fulfill it one way or another. What is your favoriate Bible verse and why? Jeremiah‬ 29:11‬ NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This is my favorite verse because it reassures me that God has a purpose for my life and that I have a pathway to success. DECEMBER 2015

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