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The Ladies of Jenks

VYPE talks with four female athletes from Jenks to discuss school, sports and the future. Dresses provided by Bridal Palace Marlo Zoller – Soccer, Stephanie Trost – Swim, Madison Moody – Cheer, Alaina McGuire – Pom VYPE: Who has had the biggest impact on your sports career? Zoller: Coach Pace at UPC has been training me since I was 7 and has not only impacted my athletic career but has taught me many life lessons.

Trost: My parents are because they always pushed to keep going when I wanted to give up (and paid for everything). Moody: My coaches have had the biggest impact on my sports career. They have always pushed me to be the best athlete I can be.

McGuire: The person who has had the biggest impact on my sports career is my coach Kristin Phibbs. I have had her as my coach since my sophomore year and she not only pushes me to be a better dancer but also a better person. VYPE: What are your plans after high school?

Zoller: I have committed to Oklahoma State to play soccer and pursue a degree in engineering. Trost: I plan to go to California for a year, and then transfer to OSU or Arkansas.

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Moody: I plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University after high school. I hope to become an orthodontist in the future.

McGuire: I plan on attending Baylor University after high school and majoring in International studies and French.

VYPE: What is the most exciting moment in your sports career? Zoller: Scoring has to be the most exciting because I love the celebration hugs and smiles from my teammates and to know I've done my job.

Trost: Making 8th in the state for the 500-meter freestyle, I'm hoping to repeat that or do even better this year and being team captain. Moody: The most exciting moment in my sports career was making varsity cheer. I was so excited to cheer at the Friday night football games, along with being a part of such an amazing team.

McGuire: The most exciting moment in my sports career would be winning state this year. Jenks pom had never won state without a tie so it was very special to be apart of that experience. Another great experience was getting fourth at Nationals in Orlando which is the best Jenks has ever placed. VYPE: What do you like to do outside of school and sports? Zoller: I like to watch Netflix. My favorite series is Blacklist. Trost: I like to go to the lake to wakeboard, snowboard, hiking, hanging out with friends, and go shopping.

Moody: Outside of school and sports I like to spend time with family and friends.

McGuire: I love to be involved

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with my church. I have been on three mission trips to Guatemala throughout high school. I also like being involved in Young Life and hanging out with friends and family. VYPE: What does it mean to you to have the opportunity to represent the Jenks community?

Zoller: It means a lot because I know I'm not only playing for my teammates and myself but I'm representing a whole town. Trost: It's awesome. It's an honor honestly. I love being apart of Jenks and all of its traditions.

Moody: Having the opportunity to represent the Jenks community is great. I am proud to say I go to Jenks High School.

McGuire: It is an honor to get to represent Jenks. One of my favorite memories of Jenks football games is all of the little girls who are wearing their cheerleading uniform and want pictures with you. Everyone is very supportive of one another. VYPE: What type of music do you prefer before a competition?

Zoller: Rap for sure. Lil’ Wayne to be specific. It really gets me in the mode. Trost: All kinds really, especially pump up songs. Country is always good, and I listen to Miley Cyrus' latest album a lot. Moody: Before a competition, my team likes to listen to the same song every time. We always walk in to the lyrics of “Here Comes the Boom.”

McGuire: Normally before a competition we listen to our competition music over and over. Other than that, our squad loves listening to the song centuries this year.

Moody: Yes, my team has a pump up and then we all individual handshakes we do with certain teammates.

McGuire: One of our pre-game rituals is a prayer my team says together in a circle before we go out to perform. Then we do a round robin type prayer and it is always great to hear everyone be so encouraging and loving towards one another. VYPE: What other sport(s) do you think you could play and succeed in?

Zoller: I think I could run track and be pretty successful. I like to think of myself as fast. Trost: I did cross-country last year and did pretty well in that, I think I would be good at volleyball and gymnastics.

VYPE: How important are your teammates to you? Zoller: My teammates are very important on and off the field. Not only are they vital in the game, but also they are my best friends. The senior class has always been so close throughout the years. We've all played soccer together since about the age of four.

Trost: Very. Without them there wouldn't be a team. That's what I love about swim, it's individual to an extent but you're apart of something bigger, you still have to work together to succeed.

Moody: I also play tennis. I was a part of the Jenks tennis team last year and hope to play a little this spring. McGuire: I think I could do cheer since it has some similarities to pom. I have always wanted to be an ice skater so maybe I would try that!

Moody: My teammates mean everything to me. Our team would not be the same without just one person.

McGuire: My teammates have meant more to me than I could express these last three years especially this last year. You see them everyday, some days more than my family. They become a second family that is always there for you. I have made a several life long friends on pom that I couldn't imagine not knowing. VYPE: What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Zoller: I love my calculus class even

VYPE: Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Zoller: The Jenks team does in fact have one ritual but it's to be kept secret. Trost: I have learned recently that pre-work really helps me get excited and pumped up, listening to music and dancing a bit too.

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though I'm not the greatest at it at times.

Trost: I love history. World War II is very interesting to me. Moody: My favorite subject is math. It has always been easiest for me to understand and excel at.

McGuire: The advice I would give to incoming freshmen is to work hard and cherish every moment even the long practice days because you will miss it. VYPE: What is your dream vacation?

McGuire: I love French class and history in school.

Zoller: My dream vacation is to go to Bora Bora and stay in the villas on the water.

Zoller: Pick up the equipment without being told!!! Jokes aside don't be scared of the upperclassmen because they will respect you if you give all you've got all the time.

Moody: My dream vacation would be to go to Europe and meet the other half of my family that lives in London.

VYPE: What advice would you give to incoming freshman to help them succeed?

Trost: Don't take stuff too seriously. Everyone has a bad meet. Make sure to be there for your teammates.

Moody: My advice to the incoming freshman would be to make the most of every minute. It really does go by fast.

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Trost: Going to Bora Bora and go snorkeling and lying on the beach all day.

McGuire: My dream vacation would be to spend a summer in Europe.

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Savannah Sullivan - Jenks Basketball Senior Savannah Sullivan is a varsity basketball player at Jenks High School. A true team player, Sullivan has worked hard to become a contributor to the overall success of the Lady Trojans. In the classroom Sullivan works just as hard to make good grades and to prepare herself for college. Sullivan carries a 3.92 GPA and her favorite subject in school is anything math related. A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Council, Sullivan also participates in Drug Free Youth. Sullivan has big plans after graduation that include enrolling at the University of Oklahoma.

Hutch Peterson - Jenks Basketball ranked No.9 in Class 6A.

This season Peterson has averaged 16.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. He’s also added 1.5 assists and is shooting 85.5% from the free throw line. Head coach Clay Martin has enjoyed having Peterson at shooting guard this season.

Hutch Peterson is a senior at Jenks High School and a member of the varsity basketball team. This season Peterson has made significant contributions to the teams overall success. In early February the Trojans had a record of 13-5 and were

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“Hutch represents everything great about high school basketball. He plays hard every second he’s on the court and is a teammate in the truest sense,” said coach Martin.

Peterson is a proven player that understands the game and plays hard on every play. For his commitment to Jenks Trojan basketball and his teammates, Hutch Peterson is recognized in VYPE Oklahoma.

In her free time she enjoys being with her family and friends, as well as taking trips to the lake. Sullivan offers this piece of advice for underclassmen in athletics.

“Students trying to balance academics and athletics should remember that time management is key, and to surround yourself with others that keep you motivated.” For her commitment to Jenks High School, Lady Trojan basketball and her continued education, Savannah Sullivan is the Jenks Academic Athlete of the Month.

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Character Counts Athlete

We salute the student-athletes who make us proud on and off the field

Tre’ Petit - Jenks Basketball Tre’ Petit is a senior at Jenks High School where he plays varsity basketball for head coach Clay Martin. Petit has spent his entire life as a Jenks Trojan and loves to give back to the community by volunteering as a youth coach and mentor to young athletes. Petit enjoys his time coaching youth sports and believes he can pass along valuable lessons he’s learned in his own life. “Having good character and sportsmanship means a lot to me. My parents have always taught me, that character is who I am when no one is watching. I take pride in being respectful, honest, upstanding, and loyal,” said Petit.

Also an active member of his youth group at Calvary Baptist Church, Petit believes his faith has helped him in his athletics and in life. “My faith and my family keep me grounded and focused,” said Petit. Petit is known for being a hard working on the court and in the classroom. For his dedication to Jenks High School, his teammates and family, Tre’ Petit is the Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

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Jenks High School How long have you been involved with FCA? I have been involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes since my freshman year, but I remember constantly going to FCA meetings with my dad in elementary and middle school.

Who influenced you to join? My parents, (Allan and Courtney Trimble) influenced me to be a part of FCA and they are constantly showing me how important it is to have a strong faith and relationship with The Lord. Also my coach, coach Patterson, influenced me to join and be apart of FCA and share my faith with my team. How has FCA made an impact in your life on and off the field? FCA gives me the opportunity to not just have classes and hobbies in common with my friends, but also have my faith in common with them. When I'm on the court, FCA is a reminder of why I'm playing and that God blessed me with the talent to play basketball and I need to constantly use it positively and to benefit others. How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete? My faith is always there to fall back on, especially on the court when injury gets in the way. As a basketball player as well as a student, the challenges that are thrown at athletes can be overwhelming and hard to overcome. I always have to rely on my belief in God to get me through it, because in the end there is nothing other than Him that is going to solve my problems. Being an athlete, especially at a 6A school, is a challenge in itself; it's a constant fight for a spot on the team and trust from our coaches. I believe strongly in the power of prayer and that talking to God can get anyone through a difficult time. What is your favorite Bible verse and why? My favorite verse is the message version of Ephesians 6:12, because it talks about the constant battle with the challenges of this world and how God has prepared us greatly for them. FCA is an ongoing experience that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my high school career as an athlete and as I get older and become an adult..

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Dutch Basketball

The boys are currently riding a five game winning streak heading into the SPC Tournament with the last three being road wins against Casady, All Saints and Cistercian. According to coach Brandon Maddux, due to the teams youth and inexperience to start out the year, they have been a roller coaster type of basketball team, very up and down. He said the team has figured out their strengths and have done a great job of buying in and have come together as a team.

Senior point guard TJ Cooks leads the team with 15 points a game and five assists. Junior forward Anthony Armour leads the team in rebounding, averaging eight a game. Along with those two, junior Spencer Sutton, have led the team statistically throughout the year and are showing a lot of team leadership that the team needed leading into SPC. The girls basketball team, coached by Crystal Lawson, is entering the SPC tournament in Houston as the number two seed in the North Division. Their season record stands

at 14-9 (7-1 in the SPC), with their lone conference loss being to Dallas Greenhill. They are led by senior Ann Savage, averaging 14 points a game followed by junior guard Jessica Atwell who is averaging nine points a game.

Dutch Soccer

Coach Stephanie Pounds said despite losing a few close games to some of the top SPC teams, they are playing some of their best soccer of the season as of late, as they get ready to go to Houston for the SPC Conference Tournament. The game against Greenhil, “was a great game for us,” according to Pounds, after the 2-1 loss. They recently defeated rival Casady 8-1 in a game that Jenna Byers had four goals and Maddie Turgeau had three.

“We have had several injuries this season and are trying to get healthy before the trip to Houston. Our defensive line has been learning to work together the whole season

Corey Taylor and have come a long way” said Pounds.

Standouts for that backline for the Dutch this season have been Bri Liu, Katie Lopez and Kendall Brock. Offensively Jenna Byers has had a great season, scoring 19 goals so far. Pounds is looking forward to the SPC Tournament and feels that they have the potential to be one of the top contenders.

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Cascia Hall: Making Noise The Commandos wrestling team has a chance to make teams take notice at the Class 4A state tournament. and Scout. Last season Tanner won the state title at 106 as a freshman while Scout finished in third at 126 pounds as a sophomore. Coach Jones said that this year he feels both brothers are a lock to be state champions.

Tanner Skidgel With a 6-1 record in duals this year the Cascia Hall wrestling team has worked themselves up to No. 4 in the Class 4A rankings just behind perennial powerhouse Tuttle and programs on the rise like Vinita and Ft. Gibson.

The ranking could be a bit misleading when it comes to dual state though because the Commandos have suffered several injuries that has hurt the team’s depth and therefore its ability to challenge for a dual state title. That’s the bad news though, the dark lining around a silver cloud. The good news is that the Commandos still have a good number of wrestlers capable of qualifying for the state tournament and giving the Commandos a chance to compete for a Class 4A team title.

“We lost some people to injuries which took us out of the dual picture but I’m thinking we can qualify seven guys for state and those seven can score enough points for us to make it interesting,” Cascia Hall head coach Ernie Jones said. Leading that group of wrestlers this year are the Skidgel brothers, Tanner

Jones also has great confidence in his 220-pounder Luke Smith. Last season as a junior Smith wrestled at 195 and went 1-2 at the state tournament but this year coach Jones feels Smith has a very good shot to win the title at 220. Finally rounding out the top group of Cascia Hall wrestlers is Nathan Martin at 285. Jones said he feels like Martin can wrestle his way into the finals; which according to the long-time head coach will give the Commandos a chance to claim the overall team title.

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“If we can put four kids into the finals and then get some help on the back side that gives us a really good chance to make something happen,” Jones said. As for the stretch run of the season coach Jones said he believes the hay is in the barn at this point and will be doing some lighter work just to stay in shape as the state tournament draws closer.

“Our conditioning is second to none right now in my opinion so now our focus turns to the mental side of things and working on that. We will have some shorter practices and probably do some work in the pool to stay in shape but that’s really it,” Jones said. Overall if things go according to plan expect the Commandos to be near the top of the team standings when the state tournament rolls around with a chance to make a move and possibly bring home some more hardware for their trophy case.

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Young Redskins

Redskins Robert Ellis and Adrian Rodriguez chat with VYPE about life on the hardwood. does it mean to you to be a part of that tradition? Ellis: It’s an honor to be a part of the great coaches and teammates and most importantly the support from our fans and community.

Robert Ellis VYPE: Last year you guys were loaded with experienced players. This year you guys are pretty young what have been some major differences between the team this year and last year? Ellis: The difference between this year’s team and last year’s team is like you said the experience. Also the guys last year had a lot more size from the frontcourt to the backcourt. This year’s team is a bit smaller but we have speed and a lot of toughness to make up for the size we lost from last year. Rodriguez: Mostly experience and we aren’t able to win some of the close games. Another big thing is chemistry, last year’s team had played together for years and also played AAU together. This year is only our second year together and our first on varsity. VYPE: Union is a program with a lot of basketball tradition. What

Rodriguez: It’s a great feeling and it also puts a weight on our shoulders to keep that tradition going. And of course, I always like a challenge.

VYPE: Who is the funniest guy on the team? Who is the best defender? Who is the best dunker? Ellis: The funniest guy on the team is my best friend Tre Rucker. He always keeps everyone entertained. The best defender on our team is V.J. Watts, he’s very aggressive on that end of the floor. The best dunker on the team would have to be Adrian Rodriguez or Ethan Chargois.

Rodriguez: The funniest person is Jordan Magness. The best defender is V.J. Watts and I would have to say I am the best dunker.

VYPE: If you could meet one professional athlete or celebrity who would you want to meet? Ellis: I would want to meet LeBron James. He’s a great player and a great person off the court as well. Rodriguez: Blake Griffin. The way he plays is the way I want to play, just better. VYPE: What’s the funniest thing someone has said to you on the court?

Ellis: The funniest thing someone has said to me on the court was probably when they called me Little Bill. Rodriguez: The funniest thing someone has said to me on the court was that he was mad at his team because they were horrible.

VYPE: If you guys repeat as state champs where are you going to go to celebrate?

Ellis: I’m going to go celebrate in Florida.

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Rodriguez: If we repeat and win state again I will most likely celebrate with my brother and go eat.

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The “Driven” Athlete of the Month Max Anderson - Union High School Senior Max Anderson is a swimmer for Union High School. Anderson was a double championship finalist last season. This season, he has continued to be a tremendous leader for the Redskins, both athletically and academically. Anderson’s talents extend beyond the pool and the classroom. At his Senior

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Night swim meet this season, Anderson and a teammate performed the National Anthem on the violin and viola. Anderson is a multi-talented student athlete. His many accomplishments have earned him the honor of Western Sun Driven Athlete of the Month.

Owasso Baseball

Logan Wesley It's no secret. Owasso baseball is one of the most dominant sports programs in the state of Oklahoma. The Rams have reached the Class 6A state finals 15 times in the past 18 years. Their last title came in 2013, in which the Rams went 36-0 and were ranked second in the nation. The long list of accomplishments has not come against weak competition. Owasso plays in the Frontier Valley Conference, where they face teams such as Union, Jenks, Broken Arrow and Sand Springs, among other top tier programs.

This season, coach Larry Turner will have his work cut out for him. The Rams are returning only two starters from last year’s team. There will be a handful of first-time varsity players who are eager to earn the spot in Owasso baseball history. One of Owasso’s key returners is infielder Trevor McCutchin. He batted .343 last season while leading the Rams with seven home runs and 38 RBI’s. McCutchin has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Oral Roberts. He will be a tremendous leader on and off the field for the Rams. On Jan. 14, McCutchin was one of five baseball players around the state receive the Ferguson Jenkins Award. The award is given out annually to five of the best baseball players in the state of Oklahoma.

McCutchin isn’t the only player from Owasso who plans on playing baseball at the next level. Left-handed pitcher Logan Wesley signed a letter of intent to play for Fort Scott next year. Wesley spent a lot of his time on junior varsity last season, where he fine-tuned his pitching skills. This season, expect Wesley to be a key factor in coach Turner’s pitching rotation. Wesley, a 6-foot-3 left-handed pitcher, will cause problems for opposing hitters. His height,

length and the fact he is left handed will give him an advantage because batters will have a difficult time seeing the ball leave his hand, a crucial part of hitting the baseball. Expect other prospects to step up for coach Turner during the 2015 season.

As the baseball season draws closer, Owasso will be in the conversation for favorites to win state. Coach Turner and the Rams will strive to earn their ultimate goal, the 6A state title.

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Paige Patterson Owasso's Patterson is a performer on the pitch, and in the classroom. Senior Paige Patterson knows a thing or two about being a leader, both on the soccer field and in the classroom. Patterson is a team captain for the Owasso soccer team. Last season, she scored six goals and recorded five assists, on her way to an all-conference nomination. She earned the honor of Junior Player of the Year in 2014. Her accolades are equally as impressive in the classroom. Patterson carries a 4.0 GPA. Last year, she was

nominated to the academic all-conference team. Due to all of her hard work as a student-athlete, Patterson has been nominated as the Owasso Academic Athlete of the Month.

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Owasso Soccer Rams, Lady Rams both expecting big things this spring.

Boys Soccer Last season the Rams advanced all the way to the Class 6A state finals before falling to state champion Norman North by a score of 2-0 in the title tilt. On their way to the silver ball the Rams knocked off Booker T. Washington, Bartlesville and Edmond Memorial in the playoffs allowing just two goals in the three-game span. That deep run in the postseason helped to improve not only the Owasso high school program but also soccer at younger age levels in Owasso as well according to Rams head coach Brent Crenshaw.

“It definitely helped with our confidence at not only the high school but also throughout the community and all our club levels. People now not only feel like we are a good program that is happy to make the playoffs and maybe win a playoff game, but a toptier program that is expected to constantly play in big games against the big time programs across the state,” Crenshaw said.

Now moving into this spring the Rams will be looking to replace six starters who graduated out of the program. The Rams will have a solid core returning this year though

with five starters back from a year ago.

Leading that group of returners will be centerback Chaz Berkenfeld, center midfielder Cole Hilton and midfielder Eric Rubio. Crenshaw said that Rubio, who has signed to play with Oklahoma Wesleyan University after high school, is a player with amazing creativity and ability. The Rams will also rely heavily on Nick Rhoden this year. Rhoden played mostly outside mid last year but this year will be moving toward the middle of the field to work with Hilton.

“He is a smart player who has improved both mentally and physically this year and he plays on a high level with his club team,” Crenshaw said when describing Rhoden.

With such a strong core group of returners back from a team that played for a state title just one year ago most fans would expect the Rams to once again be in the mix this year. As for coach Crenshaw mark him down in the cautiously optimistic category.

“It takes a lot of different pieces to make a run like that, you have to have a lot of things go right but I think we have a pretty good group this year,” Crenshaw said. Girls Soccer

After getting ousted in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs last year the Lady Rams are more than excited to get the season underway this spring. All 11 starters from last season’s 11-3 team return this year giving head coach Sam Bowers good reason to be optimistic.

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“We only graduated three kids from last year’s team and scored 59 goals and allowed only seven with 11 shutouts. I would like to think we are going to have a pretty good year. If we stay healthy and find the net at the right time, we will be a pretty decent team,” Bowers said. ‘This is a really great bunch of kids and they are a blessing to coach. They are talented but they are even better people. They were academic state champs last year, as a coach you dream about having a group of kids like this where you can just sit back and enjoy the ride.”

Cole Hilton Leading the Lady Rams this year will be a plethora of talented players. Sophomore Brianna McGowan scored four goals and had nine assists in her freshman campaign and was selected as the team MVP by her teammates and was an all-district and allconference player last year.

Other important offensive players will be Camrie Hurst, Paige Patterson, Jordan Kunka and Shannon Smith. Hurst scored 11 goals last year and if she equals that production this season will become the school’s all-time leading goal scorer. Patterson brings a wealth of leadership is a team captain and scored six goals and had five assists last year while Kunka and Smith combined for 14 goals and seven assists last year. On the defensive side of the ball the Lady Rams will be led by defender Rachel Skalnik and goalkeeper Hannah Warner. Last year Warner, an early Oklahoma State commit, had 49 saves and was voted an all-district and all-conference player. Skalnik played a large part in Warner’s success as an alldistrict and all-conference player on the defensive end. Finally look for seniors Maddie Dilks, Allison McCormick and Kentia Kokis to all also make big impacts this year as the Lady Rams make a run for the state title.

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The athletes of Oklahoma have signed and are ready to compete at the next level. EQUESTRIAN Emma Holbrook, Stillwater – OSU Addie Minnick, Jenks – Oklahoma State

LaRanda Thomas - Victory Christian BASEBALL Braden Blaylock, Union – NEO Andrew Bolen, Silo – Arkansas Brady Bradshaw, Noble – Crowder Blake Brewster, Moore – Oklahoma Chase Burgess, Jenks – NEO Riley Cabral, Carl Albert – Chipola Joseph Corbett, Bishop McGuinness – ArkansasLittle Rock Daniel Davila, Union – Northern Jonathan Davis, Edmond North – Arkansas-Little Rock Aiden Doherty, Deer Creek – NSU Connor Frazier, Owasso – Neosho Jessee Gall, Broken Arrow – Highland CC Jackson Goddard, Holland Hall – Kansas Dylan Grove, Moore – Oklahoma Tony Horn, Muskogee – Eastern Oklahoma Thomas Hughes, Norman North – Oklahoma Riley Keizor, Verdigris – NEO Barrett Loseke, Jenks – Arkansas Joshua Matelsky, Putnam City North – Dodge City Trevor McCutchin, Owasso – ORU Ricky Ramirez, Deer Creek – Seminole State Seamus Ryan-Johnson, Booker T. Washington – Johns Hopkins Walker Secrist, Union – Coffeyville Alex Schmitz, Metro Christian – ORU Colin Simpson, Edmond Memorial – OSU Slater Springman, Holland Hall – OK Christian Trevor McCutchin, Owasso – ORU Hunter Southerland, Westmoore – Oklahoma Colton Thompson, Union – Northern Kyle Tyler, Westmoore – Oklahoma Breyden Varner, Owasso – Collinsville Logan Wesley, Owasso – Fort Scott Harrison Whitworth, Broken Arrow – Fort Scott CC

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Lane Workman, Deer Creek – Pratt CC Corey Zangari, Carl Albert – OSU

BASKETBALL-BOYS Conner Avants, Deer Creek – Air Force A.J. Cockrell, Memorial – UT San Antonio Chris Crawford, Victory Christian – ORU Tre Evans, Putnam City West – OSU Frankie Gump, Broken Arrow – University of Great Falls Hayden Howell, Carl Albert – Abeline Christian Will Lienhard, Bishop McGuinness – Navy Chris Miller, Booker T. Washington – ORU Shake Milton, Owasso – SMU

BASKETBALL-GIRLS Amanda Allen, Edmond Santa Fe – McPherson Ashlee Beatty, Anadarko – ORU Lauren Billie, East Central – UT Arlington Blake Blessington, Harrah – North Texas Sharayla Brown, East Central – Houston Addy Clift, Kiowa – OK Christian Madison Davis, Locust Grove – West Texas A&M Andee Decker, Edmond Memorial – West Texas A&M Makenzie Ellis, Booker T. Washington – Colorado Seretha Hawkins, Southmoore – Houston Jentry Holt, Elgin – OSU Kylie Looney, Adair – NSU Crystal Polk, Lawton Ike – Tulsa Lexi Smith, Mustang – East Central Bailey Taylor, Shawnee – UCO Rylie Torrey, Locust Grove – ORU Dakota Vann, Deer Creek – Loyola Tia Williams, Norman North – East Central CYCLING Tori Kanizer, Owasso – Milligan

FAST PITCH SOFTBALL Larie Amos, Westmoore – SWOSU Brooke Addington, Lincoln Christian – Oklahoma Wesleyan Brooklyn Berido, Lincoln Christian – Oklahoma Wesleyan Erika Brandenburg, Mooreland – Southern Illinois Kayla Bybee, Union – Southwestern Katie Carollo, Tuttle – Rogers State Jayden Chestnut, Mustang – Oklahoma Caleigh Clifton, Wayne – Oklahoma Dru Collins, Norman North – Seminole State Annie Combs, Tuttle – Cameron Emily Cudd, Purcell – Southeastern Lacey Davidson, Community Christian, OK Christian Kayon Dunn, Edmond North – Northern Mariah Ewy, Perry – East Central Bry Flanagan, Bethel – Creighton Ashley Fletcher, Maud – South Alabama Jaycee Forth, Owasso – Coffeyville Katelyn Gamble, Edmond North – Rogers State Taryn Gray, Wyandotte – NSU Sidney Green, Westmoore – USAO Kelsey Harmon, Washington – NSU Jobi Heath, Edmond Santa Fe – UCO Hannah Heinrichs, Broken Arrow – Missouri State Michal Hylton, Wayne – Creighton Kyla Ibarra, Hilldale – Northeastern State Marisa Jervis, Broken Arrow – Coffeyville Tayler Johnson, Broken Arrow – Oklahoma Wesleyan Keely Kingsley, Putnam City North – Rose State Jenifer Marwitz, Mount St. Mary – Kansas Karlee Mullins, Bixby – Northern Alyssa Osterdock, Henryetta – Cameron Caitlin Paolini, Broken Arrow – East Central Rachel Perry, Owasso – Oklahoma Wesleyan Katie Phillips, Sequoyah Tahlequah – NSU Kristen Prieto, Moore – Tulsa Ronnie Quinton, Putnam City North – Northern Baylee Ratliff, Sequoyah Tahlequah – NSU Destiny Riddle, Hilldale – SEOSU Hannah Reed, Broken Arrow – Neosho County Raegan Rogers, Bridge Creek – Oklahoma Meagan Rollow, Broken Arrow – Missouri-KC Alexa Romero, Broken Arrow – Western

Oklahoma Kirsten Scott, El Reno – Oklahoma Christian Michelle Sheppard, Broken Arrow – Paris JC Erin Skinner, Broken Arrow – Lindenwood Kassidy Smith, Coweta – Labette Bailey Thompson, Deer Creek – North Texas Ali Turner, Verdigris – NSU Mikayla Waggnor, Owasso – Butler Mykaela Wallace, Henryetta – SEOSU Abbey Warren, Marlow – Cameron Emily Wassinger, Frederick – Cameron Ashley Watts, Broken Arrow – Northern Oklahoma Anna Wheeler, Broken Arrow – SWOSU Bridget White, Edmond North – Oklahoma Christian Bailey Whitmore, Westmoore – Oklahoma City FIELD HOCKEY Ellen Payne, Casady – North Carolina Mercedes Pena, Holland Hall – Saint Louis

FOOTBALL Emmanuel Adesokan, Victory Christian – OBU Malon Al-Jiboori, Union – NEO Chazdon Anderson, Davis – SNU Michael Anderson, Owasso – Tulsa Collin Andrews, Washington – East Central Estevan Arana, Enid – Emporia State Jordan Baker, Glenpool – NWOSU Jalin Barnett, Lawton – Nebraska Dustin Basks, Claremore – UCO Tyler Beasley, Cordell – NWOSU Bryce Bell, Nowata – NEO Keaton Bell, Southmoore – East Central Sammy Benard, Lindsay – UCO Don Berger, Owasso – St. Mary’s Bryce Birt, Lawton – SWOSU Chris Bishop, Lawton – NEO Shane Block, Yukon – UT San Antonio Terrell Bluejacket, Bluejacket – NEO Malik Boardingham, Anadarko – UCO Lane Bouse, Beggs – Panhandle State Kaleel Bowden, John Marshall – Louisiana Prep Tanner Bowman, Cherokee – NWOSU Jakob Bradford, Durant – SEOSU Dominique Briggs, Union – Coffeyville Taggart Brown, Chisholm – NWOSU Terrel Buchanan, Union – NEO Chase Campbell, Tahlequah – Langston Austin Cantrell, Roland – Arkansas Cyntrell Carden, Stillwater – NEO Daulton Cardwell, Glenpool – Evangel Camron Carson, Midwest City – Langston Trevin Carson, Midwest City – Langston Pete Carter, Wynnewood – SEOSU Eric Casey, Vian – NEO Connor Cherry, MacArthur – Pittsburg State Tre’Von Cherry, East Central – Grambling State Wyatt Clevenger, Union – NEO Tristyn Close, Stroud – SWOSU Antonio Cole, Edmond North – NEO Derek Cole, Cascia Hall – Drake Will Collins, MacArthur – Louisiana Monroe Michael Colston, Midwest City – Langston Blake Cooper, Bixby – Central Missouri Stelen Covel, Casady – Lamar Peyton Craig, Oologah – Missouri Western L’liott Curry, Guthrie – UCO Riley Daniel, Ringling – Baylor Anthony Daniels, Jenks – NEO Kerry Daniels, Beggs – SWOSU Brad Davis, Berryhill – SNU Jonathon Dawley, Lexington – SNU

John DelMoral, Westmoore – NEO Marwin Dickerson, Ada – OBU Dameko Doddle, Douglass – Wyoming Danny Donley, Jenks – Drake Noah Dorton, Dewar – SWOSU Dewayne Douchette, Lawton – East Central Marcellous Dowell, Cache – SWOSU Trent Dunaway, Thomas – SWOSU Ben Duncan, Jenks – NEO Zach Duncan, Oologah – Fort Hays State Kris’sean Edwards, Union – NEO Carson Epps, Jenks – Iowa State Joe Erwin, Jenks – William Penn Sheldon Estes, Midwest City – NSU Mason Farquhar, Union – Southwest Baptist Zach Fisher, Union – SNU Dajorh Fitzgerald, Midwest City – Langston Dylan Flinn, Snyder – NWOSU J.D. Flowers, Wynnewood – NEO Jordan Fredrickson, Harrah – SWOSU Casey Freeman, Newcastle – SWOSU Davion Freeman, Del City – Wyoming Corey Ganz, Enid – SWOSU Mark Garner, Poteau – NEO Sullivan Garner, Mannford – NEO Bo Garver, Norman North – SWOSU Devin Gates, Lawton – East Central Caleb Gatewood, Del City – NEO Roscoe Gatewood, Midwest City – Emporia State Reece Gilbert, Southmoore – OBU Jaymes Ginn, Owasso – William Jewell Malik Givens, Booker T. Washington – Drake Seth Glassock, Nowata – OBU Tristan Gooden, Lawton – NSU DeOndre Graham, Union – NEO Dahu Green, Westmoore – Oklahoma Gunner Green, Owasso – UCO Maleek Greenlee, Memorial – NSU Noah Gregory, Thomas – SWOSU Austin Grotts, Bixby – Tulsa Cordale Grundy, Booker T. Washington – NEO Will Hamilton, Union – Washburn Jason Hand, Edmond Memorial – NSU Mahlik Hanna, Lawton – Pittsburg State Davis Harker, Union – NEO Trenton Harmon, Garber – NWOSU Cody Harris, Broken Arrow – NEO O’Shay Harris, Lone Grove – UCO T.J. Harris, Booker T. Washington – Arkansas State DeMikal Harrison, Midwesy City – North Texas Judge Hartin, Madill – NEO Doc Harvey, Seminole – NWOSU Seth Hassenplug, Berryhill – Baker Docker Haub, Kingfisher – NWOSU Ryan Haymaker, Collinsville – NWOSU Jacques Henderson, MacArthur – OBU J.R. Hensley, Edmond Santa Fe – Hawaii Jacoby Hicks, Victory Christian – SNU Razhon Hines, Booker T. Washington – SW Baptist Duke Hollingsworth, Northeast – OBU James Houchin, Lone Grove – East Central Daniel Hubler, Bartlesville – Evangel Cameron Hunter, McAlester – NSU KeyOndre Huntley, Memorial – NEO Travis Hytche, Rogers – OBU Coltyn Ingham, Douglass – Haskell Kaden Jackson, Kingfisher – Wyoming Nick Jackson, Broken Arrow – William Penn Noah Jackson, Stillwater – NEO John Jacobs, Shawnee – East Carolina Baylor Jenkins, Skiatook – Haskell Mark Jimmerson, Putnam City – NEO

Jett Jobe, Tuttle – Emporia State Dejai Johnson, Midwest City – SWOSU Denver Johnson, Casady – Iowa State Jonathan Johnson, East Central – Sam Houston State Chris Jones, Lawton – NWOSU Ian Jones, Cushing – SNU Bryan Jordan, Tonkawa – NEO Ty Jordan, Pauls Valley – NEO Larry Joubert Jr. Douglass – NEO Hayden Kaaiohelp, Edmond Memorial – Lamar Brendan Kane, Yukon – Friends Chase Kemp, Edmond Memorial – SEOSU Exzavier King, Putnam City West – NEO Roderick Kirby, Muskogee – NSU John Kolar, Norman North – OSU Shawn Koscheski, Collinsville – NWOSU Bryson Lee, Westmoore – OBU James Lee, Chisholm – NWOSU Johnathan Lee, Lone Grove – NEO Trevor Lester, Noble – Panhandle State Adrian Lewis, Union – NEO AJ Lewis, Rogers – Langston James Lewis, Western Heights – NEO Jordan Littrell, Apache – SNU Jonah Llanusa, Choctaw – Navy Alan Lockhart, Talihina – SEOSU Dillon Lohr, Carl Albert – Emporia State Kaelon Love, Marshall – Army Keagan Macias, Hollis – Wayland Baptist Trevor Magee, Norman North – OBU Tyler Marr, Beggs – SWOSU D’Shaun Martin, Seminole – NEO Ryan Martin, Bishop Kelley – Air Force Akylen Mayfield, Edison – Independence Floyd McAllister, Eisenhower – NWOSU Kevion McGee, Ardmore – NEO Aaron McKinney, Midwest City – NEO Rasha McKnight, Booker T. Washington – Midwestern St Robert McQuarters, Booker T. Washington – NEO Byron Mendoza, Westville – NEO Jack Meservy, Lawton – Middlebury Tez Miles, Westmoore – NEO Johnson Miller, OKC Legion – SWOSU Alec Monsees, Garber – NWOSU Josh Morgan, Shawnee – UCO Caleb Morris, Casady – Colorado School of Mines LaMarcus Morris, Hartshorne – UCO Markale Moses, Broken Arrow – South Dakota Cullen Nail, Midwest City – Langston D’Travius Neal, Spiro – NEO Tyeson Neals, Moore – NEO Chase Nevel, Catoosa – NEO Carlton Oates, Memorial – NEO Michael Ott, Broken Arrow – William Penn Marquise Overton, Jenks – Oklahoma

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Demarcus Owens, Yukon – New Mexico State Deonta Owens, Booker T. Washington – NEO Jonathan Palmer, Christian Heritage – NEO David Parker, Mustang – Emporia State Josh Parton, Anadarko – NWOSU Darreyl Patterson, Lawton – Kansas State Jacques Penney, Booker T. Washington – NEO Ben Persall, Newcastle – SNU Jacob Peyton, Perkins-Tryon – NWOSU Nolan Philpott, Sequoyah Tahlequah – NEO Chris Pogi, Putnam City – New Mexico Tyler Potter, Colcord – NEO Brandon Prather, Stillwater – NEO Ashton Preston, Edmond Santa Fe – North Texas Logan Price, Putnam City North – SWOSU Wendell Prim, Kingfisher – NWOSU Camren Prody, Casady – Emporia State Jared Ragland, Fort Gibson – SNU Josh Redmond, Victory Christian – OBU Jordan Reed, Edmond Memorial – Emporia State Keenan Reed, Booker T. Washington – NEO TomyJo Reider, Booker T. Washington – OBU Jordan Rickets, Plainview – OBU Keontric Ricks, Idabel – NEO Lance Riggs, Davis – SNU Cagney Roberson, Coweta – OBU Stephan Robinson, Westmoore – NEO Roman Rodriguez, Wagoner – NSU Brandon Rolin, Purcell – SWOSU Alex Rudolf, Durant – OBU Curtis Rushing, Wynnewood – SEOSU Kalin Sadler, Lawton – Abilene Christian DuJuan Shaw, Midwest City – Langston Joseph Shells, John Marshall – SNU J.R. Singleton, Fort Gibson – SNU Brady Smith, Kingfisher – SNU Brett Smith, Kingfisher – SNU Carson Smith, Blanchard – UCO Darrin Smith, Glenpool – McPherson Jerome Smith, John Marshall – Langston Riley Smith, McAlester – NSU Chase Sparks, Putnam City North – Bethel Emmett Spencer, Nathan Hale – NWOSU Cody Spess, Luther – NWOSU Wyatt Steigerwald, Nowata – NEO Jace Sternberger, Kingfisher – Kansas Tyler Stilwell, Yukon – UCO Bennett Stone, Edmond Memorial – OBU Jared Storey, Newcastle – OBU Branson Straessle, Glenpool – Evangel Blake Summers, Davis – East Central Will Sunderland, Midwest City – Oklahoma Jordan Sweat, Edmond Santa Fe – Langston Matt Tate, Union – SWOSU Corey Taylor, Holland Hall – Air Force DeRodney Thomas, Cushing – SWOSU Lorenzo Thomas, Union – Air Force Robert Thomas, Union – Missouri State Darryl Thompson, Western Heights – NEO Darwin Thompson, Jenks – NEO Dylan Thompson, Skiatook – Haskell Mikal Thompson, Lawton – NWOSU Rudy Thompson, Western Heights – NEO Quinton Thorp, Cashion – OBU Marshall Tolson, Pawhuska – UCO Dillon Twigg, Empire – SNU Jacob Unsicker, Westmoore – SNU Nathan Varano, Catoosa – NEO Anthony Walker, Booker T. Washington – NEO James Walker, Putnam City West – UCO Kyle Walker, Del City – NEO William Wampler, Broken Arrow – William Penn Warren Wand, Edmond Memorial – Arkansas State Josh Wariboko-Alali, Casady – UCLA 26

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Jaylon Watson, Broken Bow – Wyoming Tramayne Wauahdooah, Anadarko – NEO Chance Wenglewski, Union – Lindenwood Braden Wesley, Idabel – NEO Gerald White, Tipton – SWOSU McKinley Whitfield, Spiro – Tulsa De’Aundre Wilkins, Pocola – NEO Daxton Williams, Eufaula – UCO Justin Williams, Bixby – NEO Dalton Wood, McAlester – Oklahoma Gary Woods, Casady – Emporia State Jake Woodson, Wagoner – NSU Creede Wright, Velma-Alma – OBU Demeco Wright, Midwest City – Langston Tristan Wyatt, Shawnee – Tulsa Nick Yates, Marlow – SWOSU Cody Young, Western Heights – NEO Devontrae Young, MacArthur – OBU

GOLF-BOYS Rhett Bechtel, Edmond North – SNU John Bonaobra, Union – Central Missouri Cody Burrows, Chickasha – ORU Chase Carr, Bixby – Southwestern Kansas Preston Crawford, Jenks – Tulsa Quade Cummins, Weatherford – Oklahoma Brad Dalke, Hobart – Oklahoma Brett Hagan, Edmond Santa Fe – SNU Turner Howe, Norman – Air Force Thomas Johnson, Norman North – Oklahoma Arjun Reddy, Holland Hall – Drake Tyson Reeder, Edmond North – Oklahoma State Ethan Smith, OCS – OK Christian Logan Smoak, Edmond Santa Fe – SNU GOLF-GIRLS Elizabeth Freeman, Casady – OK Christian Kathryn Goodwin, Riverfield – OK Christian Mackenzie Medders, Jenks – Tulsa J.T. Neuzil, Bixby – UCO Shannen Stewart, Broken Arrow – OBU Ashlyn Collier, Yukon – SWOSU Danvi Soulinthavong, Yukon – SWOSU Dajhane Turner, Yukon – SWOSU

LACROSSE Joey Provost, Edmond North – St. Gregory’s ROWING Emily Vittitow, Norman North – Oklahoma

SOCCER-BOYS Scott Adams, Jenks – West Texas A&M Keaton Brown, Broken Arrow – Oklahoma Wesleyan Carson Cacciatore, Norman North – Central Arkansas Andrew De La Paz, East Central – Rose State Ethan Dvorak, Norman North – OBU Camilo Haller, Casady – Washington MO Alex Harris, Jenks – ORU KB Harris, Broken Arrow – Rogers State Jacob Jerles, Norman North – Central Arkansas Michael Little, Jenks – Oklahoma Christian

Preston Crawford Jenks Golf Myles Moore, Edmond Santa Fe – OBU Michael Ojada, Edmond Memorial – Oklahoma Christian Austin Parker, Deer Creek – USAO Ricardo Perez, Union – NSU Munashe Raranje, Jenks – Tulsa Logan Rhames, Owasso – Crowder Taylor Ruth, Bixby – Sterling Eric Rubio, Owasso – Oklahoma Wesleyan Tristan Tippeconnic, Edmond Memorial – Northeastern MA

SOCCER-GIRLS Casey Abernethy, Owasso – NSU Hannah Arning, Broken Arrow – ORU Chloe Basnett, Booker T. Washington – ORU Sierra Beall, Broken Arrow – ORU Courtney Broughton, Broken Arrow – Northern Oklahoma Kelsi Bussert, Bethany – SNU Meredith Carlson, Jenks – Sam Houston State Sarah Clarke, Edison – Oklahoma City Haylie Coats, Glenpool – Friends Kaylee Dao, Jenks – Oklahoma Brianna Demuth, Jenks – Oklahoma City Hailey Drylie, Edmond Memorial – East Central Emily Edwards, Owasso – Northern Blaire Ferguson, Booker T. Washington – UCO Mea Gordon, Bixby – Northern Regan Hall, Union – Northern Casey Herndon, Putnam City North – UCO Jordan Hobart, Union – Oklahoma Danielle Hoover, Union – Tulsa Camrie Hurst, Owasso – UCO

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Tiffany Jones, Broken Arrow – Emporia State Luka Joyner, Norman North – Oklahoma Maci Killman, Sapulpa – Concordia Kenita Kokis, Owasso – UCO Alanah Martin, Broken Arrow – NSU Madeline Martin, Glenpool – Northern Caitlin Moore, Union – UCO Sage Moore, Norman North – Nebraska-Omaha Quincy Plank, Bishop McGuinness – Newman Ashley Snider, Edmond Santa Fe – UCO Tayler Stover, Broken Arrow – Rogers State Adrienne Streetman, Bixby – SWOSU Bailey Strong, Jenks – Sam Houston State Rachel VanFossen, Union – Arkansas Tatum Wagner, Bixby – Tennessee Hannah Warner, Owasso – Oklahoma State Kelsey West, Glenpool – Neosho Kristin Wilpitz, Norman North – Oklahoma Ashley Wolfinbarger, Bixby – Miami Haley Woodard, Norman – OSU Hannah Zimmer, Broken Arrow – ORU Marlo Zoller, Jenks – OSU SWIMMING-BOYS Thomas Downey, Bartlesville – Wright State Bryan Lee, Bixby – Washington MO Mason McCauley, Bartlesville – William Jewell Conner St. John, Piedmont – Saint Louis Justin Wu, Norman North – Harvard SWIMMING-GIRLS Nicole Baney, Edison – Lindenwood Breonna Barker, Broken Arrow – Kansas Ally Robertson, Edmond North – TCU

TENNIS-BOYS David Burdick, Norman North – Southwestern KS

Blake Cherry, Edmond Memorial – Southwestern KS TENNIS-GIRLS Jenny Bond, Jenks – Harding Alex Bowers, Duncan – OBU Olivia Hauger, Booker T. Washington – California Jordan Henry, Southmoore – Abilene Christian Lexi Lucas, Bixby – OSU TRACK/XC-BOYS Ben Barrett, Norman North – North Carolina State Bryce Balenseifen, Deer Creek – OSU Sean Davis, Glenpool – Pittsburg State Tommy Dial, Jenks – ORU Jered Haltem, Broken Arrow, Missouri Southern Donovan Nunley, Edmond Memorial – Pittsburg State Harrison Pierce, Edmond Memorial – Oklahoma City Chris Staub, Jenks – Oklahoma Jacob Thomas, Owasso – Tulsa

TRACK/XC-GIRLS Grace Barber, Jenks – Oklahoma Rachel Chrisman, Norman North – Embry-Riddle Jered Haltem, Broken Arrow – Missouri Southern State Olivia Head, Bishop McGuinness – Wofford Morgan Long, Sand Springs – Oklahoma Baylor Nelson, Lincoln Christian – Oklahoma State Baylor Reese, Fairview – Tulsa Isabella Rose, Norman North – Oklahoma Cassie Scott, Berryhill – ORU Sierra Thompson, Owasso – SWOSU

VOLLEYBALL Audrey Alford, Norman North – Oklahoma Anna Bezhan, Holland Hall – Stetson Bria Bergman, Victory Christian – ORU Madeline Drake, Regent Prep – Northwestern Louisiana Blair Dressendorfer, Owasso – SWOSU Cassidy Hackett, Edmond Memorial – NWOSU Katie Hendrix, Owasso – St. Edwards Karen Sue McKenzie, Booker T. Washington – Coffeyville CC Karen Montes, Jenks – UCO Baleigh Murphy, Edmond Santa Fe – UCO Ijeoma Njenje, Bishop McGuinness – UCO Heather Ann Pruitt, Choctaw – SW Christian Debra Rogers, Booker T. Washington – ArkansasFt. Smith Livi Schiffner, Edmond Memorial – Midwestern Jordan Spence, Edmond Santa Fe – UCO WRESTLING Kaid Brock, Stillwater – Oklahoma State Nathan Daniels, Del City – Oklahoma City Jacob Fontanez, Stillwater – Army Hayden Hansen, Norman North – Oklahoma Davion Jeffries, Broken Arrow – Oklahoma Becka Leathers, Choctaw – Oklahoma City Boo Lewallen, Yukon – Oklahoma State Dylan Lucas, Plainview – Oklahoma Dustin Mason, Tuttle, Oklahoma City Christian Moody, Collinsville – Oklahoma Keegan Moore, Putnam City – West Virginia Zachary Moore, Putnam City – West Virginia Tristan Moran, Stillwater – Oklahoma State Markus Simmons, Broken Arrow – Iowa State Joe Smith, Stillwater – Oklahoma State

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It started with the VYPE Top 100, then whittled down to the Top 50 until we arrived to our 12 Finalists for Mr. Football Oklahoma. We now salute the 2014 Mr. Football Oklahoma, Mason Fine of Locust Grove. A consensus was taken from coaches and media personnel statewide and Fine won over Dalton Wood of McAlester and Will Collins of Lawton Mac.

1st Mason Fine Locust Grove High School

2nd Dalton Wood McAlester High School

Mason Fine Locust Grove

Fine was simply unstoppable this year. Connecting on 329 out of 485 passes Fine threw for 5,006 yards and 71 touchdowns, both state records. Fine’s numbers also helped him break the career touchdown passing record this year. After throwing for seven touchdowns as a freshman and 35 as a sophomore Fine’s 71 touchdowns this year gave him 113 career touchdown passes breaking the previous record of 111 held by former Atoka quarterback LT Pfaff. ]

3rd Will Collins Lawton Mac High School

4th Blake Summers Davis High School

All of those numbers also helped Fine win the Gatorade Player of the Year award this year, the Tulsa World’s player of the year and now VYPE’s Shelter Insurance Mr. Football Award. Fine also led his team to a 13-1 overall record before falling to eventual 3A state champ Heritage Hall in the semifinals. That statement alone is enough to put fear in the heart of every opponent that will be facing Fine and Locust Grove next year because you can bet Fine won’t be sitting back and thinking about what he has already done. No, instead he will be focusing on the unfinished business he has left to accomplish, bringing home a gold ball.

Mason was presented the award on February 2nd at Locust Grove in a ceremony that took place at the Locust Grove basketball game. “This is a huge honor for Mason and our school,” said Locust Grove head football coach Matt Hennessey. “VYPE has been covering high schools for 10 years and with everything that goes into winning the award, it is pretty special for Mason.”

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VYPE Magazine caught up with Coach Mack to discuss the success of his program and the ups and downs over past few seasons. East Central girls basketball coach Samy Mack has had tremendous success over the past handful of years. He has taken his team to the state finals four times in the past five years.

VYPE: You’ve had a ton of success over the past few years, what types of challenges has the success brought along? Mack: We’ve had some real challenges, but especially injuries. In the last four or five years I have lost my best player around tournament time to an injury, which is tough to recover from. VYPE: Have you had any injuries this season? Mack: One of our best players, Marcia Reed, tore her ACL earlier this season. She is healthier now, and is playing quality minutes for the team. She is tough, and we are glad she is healthy enough to contribute.

velop by the time the season rolls around. VYPE: Does this year’s team feel any added pressure to win that gold ball? Mack: No, there’s no added pressure. The girls are confident in their ability and their training. They have worked tremendously hard to get to this point. We are 13-3 so far, and all three of our losses have been from teams out of the state of Oklahoma. So, they know what it takes to get there. VYPE: What are your expectations for the postseason? Is it the same as it has been?

Mack: We are hoping and praying this is our year. We have confidence that we can make it to the finals and win it this year. We have VYPE: How have you been able to more depth than stay consistent over the years? Is we have had in a while. There are it the talent or the coaching? young girls on Mack: It’s a mixture of both talent the roster who and coaching. We have talented have really girls who choose to play basketstepped up ball year round. In the offseason this season. when athletes move on to other We expect sports, our girls stay in basketthem to ball. They work with the coaching have a staff on the fundamentals of the major game. Plus, they continue to learn impact for the system that we are aiming to our team teach them. The offseason procome tournagram really helps our girls dement time. 30

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Athlete theYear of

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F e b rua ry 2 0 1 5 Mazzio’s Corporation and VYPE have teamed up to grant a $2,000 Scholarship for one boy and one girl to be presented in the June issue of VYPE. Here is how it will work: • Each month, VYPE will take nominations for an Athlete of the Month and a boy and girl will be elected the Mazzio’s Athlete of the Month. This will be a chance for boys and girls of all sports to be recognized for their performances. • Nominees can be mailed to scholarship. Oklahoma@VYPE.com. Give the nominee’s name, school, sport and reasons you believe the athlete should be awarded the scholarship. • The nominees will need to be seniors this season but keep in mind that their accomplishments as juniors will be taken into consideration as well. • Each monthly recipient will be a candidate for the scholarship that will be awarded in June. • All sports will be eligible to have a nomination. • The male and female athletes who are chosen each month will have a pictured bio, highlighting their accomplishments, placed on this page.

LaRanda Thomas Victory Christian School Senior LaRanda Thomas is the Mazzio’s Athlete of the Month. Thomas is having an all-around excellent season for Victory Christian. She has been a key factor in her team’s 16-2 start to the season. So far, she is averaging 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.7 steals per game. Thomas impacts all facets of a basketball game. She scored a season-high 31 points in a victory against Edison on Jan. 20. In the following game against Catoosa on Jan. 22, Thomas finished with a borderline triple-double. She scored 14 points, had 11 dimes and grabbed six rebounds in that win. Thomas signed with Benedictine College, and she plans to continue her playing career there. Keep an eye out for Thomas and Victory Christian as the postseason begins to draw closer.

Karrington White Booker T. Washington High School Senior Karrington White, or better known as “Killa K” in the boxing ring, is a boxer from Booker T. Washington. White began boxing at the age of 12. Now, as a 17-yearold senior, he is an elite amateur boxer, with his mind set on becoming a professional boxer. The left-handed boxer has competed in 52 fights, and he has won 38 of them. White has already compiled an impressive list of accomplishments. He is a two-time State Silver Gloves Champion, a State Junior Olympic Champion and a Regional Silver Gloves Runner Up to name a few. White plans to attend the USA Nationals in January, the Golden Gloves tournament of champions in March and the 2016 Olympic games in Rio. White has the drive, work ethic and passion it takes to become a professional boxer. His hard work and year-round commitment to boxing have earned “Killa K” the title of Mazzio’s Athlete of the Month.

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Lincoln Q&A

VYPE editor Cal Ross caught up with Lincoln Christian basketball players Shaelyn Ward and Nate Landers to discuss what it means to be a student at Lincoln Christian. day.

Landers: The best part about attending Lincoln Christian is the friendships and connections that I have made throughout high school. VYPE: Who has had the biggest impact on your sports career?

Shaelyn Ward VYPE: What does it mean to you to have the opportunity to represent Lincoln Christian? Ward: Representing Lincoln means that there is a level of excellence expected out of me. Whether it is on the court or in the classroom, every time that I put a jersey on with Lincoln on the front, I work my hardest to strive for excellence and perform the task at hand. Landers: I am glad to be able to represent an amazing school like Lincoln. It means a lot to be able to give back to the school that has impacted me throughout the years. VYPE: What is the best part of attending Lincoln Christian?

Ward: The best part about attending Lincoln would be the people around me. I know that everyone at my school has the same philosophy and beliefs as me, to just strive for excellence and godly character. So, I feel it's better to know that there are students, teachers, and coaches who care and believe in you every-

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Ward: My coaches and parents have definitely had the biggest impact on my sports career. I am constantly pushed to work hard and do everything with excellence.

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Landers: My Dad has definitely impacted my sports career the most. He has encouraged and motivated me to become a better athlete and person.

VYPE: What are your plans after high school?

Ward: I do track and field at Lincoln. I throw shot put and discus.

Landers: I plan to attend the University of Oklahoma after high school and pursue a business degree.

VYPE: What other sports do you like to play? Do you play other sports at Lincoln?

Landers: I am also a part of the Lincoln golf team.

Ward: After high school, I plan to attend a Division 1 college and throw for their track team.

Tigers on the Prowl Coweta boys basketball team is hunting a gold ball. to be okay.”

With key games against Collinsville and Pryor left on the regular season schedule along with a handful of other games before the postseason it may be easy to think the Tigers would overlook an opponent or two but that theory hasn’t even crossed coach Norris’ mind. “We aren’t talking about wins or rankings, we aren’t going to look ahead. We are just going to focus on our next opponent and take things one game at a time,” Norris said. With a record of 17-2 through their first 19 games the Coweta Tigers have proven they deserve their No. 4 ranking in Class 5A and more importantly proven that they are a serious contender to bring home the gold ball in March. Head coach Scott Norris has said that it is a fairly simple attitude that has helped his team play at a high level this year. “We have just focused on getting a little better each day. We just want to focus on what we can control and these kids have really bought in to that,” Norris said. “We just try to prepare the same way every day and we feel like if we do that then we are in good shape.” Leading the team this year has been shooting guard Caleb Norris. The senior two guard averaged 16.6points and 8.3 rebounds through his team’s first 18 games of the season. Junior power forward Jake Ross is also currently having a banner year, averaging

10.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Both Norris and Ross have both made a big impact defensively as well, with Norris averaging 2.0 steals per game and Ross averaging 3.9 blocks per game.

With a big goal in mind, and a steady focus expect the Tigers to be in the mix when it comes to state tournament time.

Those defensive numbers are sure to please coach Norris who said that defense is still something his team is focusing on in practice as the postseason approaches.

“We are just working on getting better in our zone defense,” coach Norris said. “We want to be a very strong defensive team and then be able to rebound the ball. We feel like if we play defense with good energy and rebound the ball we are going

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Tulsa Area Soccer Preview Three teams we feel you need to keep an eye on this season! Union Lady Redskins Head coach Brian Elliott returns a talented squad this season with several D1 athletes taking the pitch for the final time in high school. Danielle Hoover, Jordan Hobart and Rachel VanFossen have all started since their freshmen seasons. Hoover has signed her letter of intent to play for Tulsa next season, while Hobart is headed to Oklahoma. VanFossen will take her talents to the University of Arkansas next year. Another great player for coach Elliott is midfielder Caitlin Moore, who signed her LOI with Central Oklahoma. But the talent doesn't stop there. Junior Hailey Melton is one of the top keepers in the state, while Madison Verge is a versatile player that may take her talents to Oklahoma. An incredible crop of sophomores will round out the team. Parker Goins, Taylor Malham and Haylee VanFossen are three talented players at midfield and forward. With this much talent the Lady Redskins are poised for a memorable season. Bishop Kelley Lady Comets

Never short on talent, the Bishop Kelley Lady Comets and head coach Troy Tokarchik returns an excellent mix of talent this season. Sophomore Ellie Chapple is young, but don’t let that fool you. Chapple is a talented player with no ceiling. Senior Kalynne Chapman and

sophomores Maggie Ertl and Mackenzie Yozzo will play major roles in the teams overall success. Also look for senior Morgan Strickland, junior Ellen Edmonds and sophomores Lily Murray and Meredith Wilson. Ellen Edmonds Aubra Keeling is Bishop Kelley the team’s inspiration after suffering a torn ACL her sophomore season, then tearing it again putting her out of action. Despite being young the Lady Comets always have high expectations and they know what it takes to meet those goals. Edison Lady Eagles

A renewed interest in Lady Eagles soccer is fueling this team as they look to make some noise in 2015. Head coach John Croisant believes this team has what it takes to become a contender this season. “We have a young team that has good chemistry. We will compete for another district title

Morgan Strickland Bishop Kelley this year and look to improve on our campaign from last year,” said coach Croisant. Sara Clarke and Amber Taylor return as the teams leading scorers. Clarke has 22 career goals and 23 career assists, while Taylor has recorded 17 goals and 10 assists in her career at Edison. Goalie Reagan Richins has eight career shutouts to her credit and joins Clarke and Taylor as captains of the team. Junior defender Evann Couch and senior midfielder Taylor Lowe will add a spark to the lineup. Also look for sophomores Teta Clarke and Jasmine Sheffey to make an impact at forward.

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Lady Chieftain Lounge VYPE Talks Sapulpa basketball and more with key players Keysha Streater, Whitney Kamies and Kiki Boyer. VYPE: Some people have really started talking about the Lady Chieftains as a favorite to win the Class 6A gold ball this year. What does that mean to you that people have those types of expectations for your team? Streater: It means a lot. Our team is really something special and it shows that our hard work is paying off. It's such a great thing to have even more than our community that supports us and sees our potential.

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Kamies: I think it is an honor that people think so highly of us this year. We work extremely hard and hoping it will pay off in the end.

Boyer: It means to me that all of our hard work and dedication is paying off and being noticed.

VYPE: You guys get after it on defense. In fact only three teams have scored 50 or more points on you this year. Does being able to lock your opponent down give you a sense of pride? Streater: Yes, defense is a big deal in our program. Coach always tells us that if we stop our opponents from scoring that we will find ways to score, and I strongly believe this. Kamies: Defense is one of the most important parts of the game. We aren't the biggest this year but if we can play lock down D we will find ways to score. I definitely take pride in our defense, and think that it will carry us through the course of the season. Boyer: Yes, because it means that we are always down and ready.

VYPE: If you could meet one professional athlete or celebrity, who would you want to meet? Streater: If I got to meet any professional athlete it would have to be Kevin Durant!

Kamies: I think it would really cool to meet Kevin Durant. He is such an inspiration and a talented athlete. Boyer: Chris Brown!!!

VYPE: What's one thing that people would be surprised to know about you? Streater: Not a whole lot of people know that I was born in Canada.

Kiki Boyer VYPE: Who is the funniest girl on the team? Streater: I'd have to say Kiki Boyer is the funniest teammate. Just her crazy laugh makes everyone laugh even if they don't know what just happened.

Kamies: The funniest girl on the team is probably Haley Morrison or Brice Calip. Boyer: Amber Lewis and me.

Kamies: I may be 5'3 but I play big.

Boyer: I have had both left and right ACL tears.

VYPE: If you could give one piece of advice to younger players what would it be? Streater: The key to success is playing fundamental basketball.

Kamies: My biggest advice to younger players would be to not wait. Give your best every time you step on the floor.

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Mannford: Going For Gold

The Pirates are in search of the ultimate treasure; the Class 4A title. sided many of the Pirates’ wins have been this year. In only five of the Pirates’ wins have their opponents stayed within single digits. Overall the Pirates are averaging 59.1 points per game and allowing an average of just 42.1 points per game.

The Mannford boys basketball team has been an absolute buzz saw this season winning 18 of their first 19 games on its way to a No. 5 ranking in Class 4A. The Pirates started the year 16-0 before falling to Daniel Webster by a score of 63-59 back on Jan. 27. After that loss Mannford rebounded by blasting Cushing 63-35 and then crushing Berryhill 67-43. After making it to the Class 4A semifinals last season the start probably isn’t too surprising but what may be is how lop-

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Point guard Randy Daugherty has been the straw who has stirred the drink this year for the Pirates. Selected to the VYPE Top 100 prior to the season, Daugherty has lived up to the hype by averaging 17.2 points per game while also averaging 8.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists per contest. Senior power forward Derek Hilton has also put up some monster numbers this year averaging 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Rounding out Mannford’s big three is small forward Noah Garner who is averaging 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Other players who have made key contributions

to the Pirates this year are senior forwards James Tucker and Garrett James along with guards Jared Poulter and Braden Whittenburg.

Mannford’s depth has been a huge strength or the Pirates this year and has allowed them to win the Nowata Tournament, the Stroud Tournament and the North Country Tournament in Tonkawa. At the Nowata and Stroud tournaments both Daugherty and Hilton were named to the all-tournament teams. Daugherty was also chosen as the MVP of the Stroud Tournament.

Looking ahead, the Pirates have four regular season games left, all four against teams Mannford has already beaten at least once this season. After wrapping up the regular season the Pirates will begin district play on Feb. 20th and then head to regionals on Feb. 26th. With the way the Pirates are playing however fans should expect to see their team on the floor much longer than that even as they figure to be a strong contender to bring home the gold ball in March.

Collinsville Cardinal Cheer and Cardinal Wrestling

Collinsville Cheer Collinsville Cheer has had a short but sweet competitive existence. They just began competing three years ago under the leadership of Mandy Burd and Carmen West. This season, Tiffani Dabbs took over the program and they went to State for the second straight year. Dabbs said the team worked very hard this season leading up to State. “ I never realized how much work went into preparing for competition until I took over. Many, many hours… blood, sweat and tears.” They didn’t quite finish the way the team had wanted, but they did finish as 5A Academic State Champs, which Dabbs made the point to say, “the girls are talented, athletic, beautiful and smart.

heer, Ashley Flanagan, Lexi Draper, Mallory Burd, Sydney Vogel Front Row (L to R) Seniors Baylee Eigenheer, Carlie Crutchfield, Hayden Brown Collinsville Wrestling

Collinsville wrestling, under the leadership of Weston Harding looks to continue their dominance in 5A, having won dual state and team state the last four years. This year’s dual state roster is as follows.

Gunner Hamm, Devon Lyon,

Nate Keim, Justin Walker, Ryce Haymaker, Eli Tanner, Wyatt Jordan, Tony Connor, Ryan Haymaker, Josh Arnold, Roc Robbins, Justin Kothe, Cody Fox, Jake Douglass Matmaids: McKenzie Loffer / Bailey Eigenheer / Rihanna Hawkins

Xavear Cullors, McKenzie Loffer,

Picture: Back row (L to R) Carrington Buoy, Laci Crab, Annie Haught, Mariah Hawkins, Shelby Braley, Allie Dugger, Lindsay O'Rourke, Montana Trost, Rhianna Hawkins.

Middle Row (L to R) Courtney Tairent, Paige Thomason, Chelsey Barton, Tiffany Trimble, Ellen Pfeffer, Brooke EigenFebruary 2015

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