Written by Daelyn Denny I am an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma. My mom is Creek. My father is Navajo, Creek, and Seminole. Being a member of the Muscogee Nation means that I am of a proud, strong, and sovereign nation. It means family. Our nation is a big family that takes care of each other from the elders down to the newborn. It means respect. We learn from our family to respect all Mother Earth has given us and most of all, to respect ourselves. Once I continue my education in college, the Muscogee Nation is such a blessing because they offer several scholarship and assistance opportunities. It’s not just for athletes but open to any member wanting to continue their education or for those wanting to begin anew. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I believe academics/education is like an axe. You can get the job done with a dull axe, but it’s a lot easier if you sharpen it. The more education we get, the sharper our potential becomes. For some people, an education may be an advanced degree. For others, an education may be learning a new trade or perfecting an existing trade. And for many, an education may be listening to grandma tell amazing stories that can be passed on to the next generation. Nonetheless, the recipient can use academics/education to change the world. I have participated in fast pitch softball since I was four years old.
To me, teammates are more than the girl on the field with you. Good teammates are the ones you laugh with, cry with, push you and pick you up when you’re down. I’ve been lucky to get where I am now because of teammates that wanted me to succeed just as much as I want them to succeed. I want my teammates to know that there is no “Varsity, Junior Varsity” etc., but that we are all in this together. I wouldn’t be as happy as a person and as a player if it weren’t for my summer ball and school teammates. My teammates make me a better person. I enjoy any type of mathematics from Algebra to Calculus and Science. I’ve had very sincere and passionate teachers here at Owasso that have opened up so many windows into the world of both subjects. I plan to attend Oklahoma Christian University and pursue a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. My ultimate goal is a professional Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy. My grandparents, Loretta and Milton Denny Sr. have had a huge influence in my life. They have taught me to live every day to the fullest and appreciate the small things in life. My grandfather is such a humble man with a huge heart. He and my grandmother didn’t have much, but they always provided me and my cousins with whatever they could. He continues to support us even though his health limits him at times. Unfortunately, like many other sports, the softball schedule is almost all year so it makes it difficult to be involved in many extracurricular clubs. However, this year I have an opportunity to be a mentor in a program here at Owasso called “Ram Camp” and I look forward to being more involved with our NASA program.
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Union – Jenks may get the nod at running back, but the Redskins feature one of the top players in Class 6AI in Shamari Brooks. Brooks committed to the University of Tulsa this summer and like Curtis, Brooks brings a ton of talent to the field. The depth behind Brooks is a bit of a question mark, but Kortney Holmes has looked good in early scrimmages. WR/TE – Advantage “Tie”
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Jenks vs. Union The MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl is here, but both teams feature a few new names and faces that have a shot at leaving their mark on the best rivalry in the country. We take a closer look at the players that will make an impact in this game breaking it down in a battle by position. QB – Advantage “Union”
Union – Two quarterbacks have competed for the starting job since spring ball in May. Grady Davenport and Peyton Morrison have both had their moments in passing leagues and scrimmage, but claiming one as the starter has been difficult. They are both solid players with good arms so don’t be surprised if you see them both early on in the season and in the Backyard Bowl. Davenport did a solid job against Southlake Carroll on the road.
Jenks – Bryce Osmond’s early departure to baseball this summer meant the Trojans needed to move someone into that starter role in a hurry. Enter Ian Corwin. Younger brother of Logan Corwin who played receiver last year as a senior, Ian Corwin has thrown well in passing league and has continued to show improvement throughout the month of August. In the opener at Owasso, Corwin accounted for 200 yards and four touchdowns. Does he have the moxie to defeat what might be the best Union team in five years? We’ll soon find out. RB – Advantage “Jenks”
Jenks – Jordon Curtis is finally a senior and a commit to the University of Arkansas. At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, Curtis has the power and speed to break tackles or simply run away from them. Curtis will probably be called upon to play both ways, but his conditioning is outstanding and he doesn’t have to do it alone. Reuben Thompson, Jacob Shelley and Noah Hernandez bring some shake-nbake to the field as well.
Union – The depth chart is full at Union when it comes to the wide receiver position and leading the way is DI prospect C.J. Moore. At 6-foot-4, 175 pounds Moore is a beast of a receiver with breakaway speed and great hands. Defensive back Tre Brown will play both ways bouncing to the offensive side at wide out. Several players are competing for time at tight end including Lawrence Harris who appears to have the starting job locked up.
Jenks – Brett Standlee has emerged as the go-to receiver in the Trojan offense, but offensive coordinator Dub Maddox has another burner in Isaiah Epps. Epps has sprintertype speed, which could give the new quarterback an open target downfield, while Standlee is the clutch receiver who can fight through traffic and find his lane. The player everyone is looking forward to seeing this season is tight end Reese Leitao. Leitao is a DI player and at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds he’s also a big target. OL – Advantage “Union”
Union – A senior led offensive line is a big reason the Redskins get the advantage up front. Elwood Tomlin, Carlos Barrios, Nate Peters and Adrian Wilson average around 280 pounds with a ton of experience. This group could be the catalyst that sparks the Redskins offense in the run game and gives their new quarterback time to find open receivers.
Jenks – You never want to underestimate a Jenks offensive line. These guys work harder than anyone else and they pride themselves on being the best unit in the state. Center Diego Moya and guard Aaron Herbig are two experienced and powerful players the Trojans will need in a big way this year. Add Hagen Meservy to that unit and the advantage Union holds begins to close. LB – Advantage “Union”
Union – Linebacker is one position on the defense where the Redskins could certainly shine this year. Seniors Darius Thornton and Kyrei Fisher are all over the field and play with an attitude that you love for your linebackers to have. Junior Braden Spicer has the speed to run down just about any running back in the class and never seems to slow down. Watch as this trio sets the tone for the Redskins defense this season.
Shamari Brooks Jenks – Many new faces will start at linebacker for the Trojans this season, but one player that does bring some experience to the field is senior Hayden Johnson. Mitchell Kulkin and Treyvon Miller step into the fray giving the Trojans a solid trio of backers. DL – Advantage “Jenks”
Jenks – Rumor has it that Reese Leitao has looked unstoppable at end. If that’s the case and the Trojans get the type of play out of tackle Steven Krager that they expect to have, the Trojan defensive line could turn up the heat again this season. But depth is a concern and the gap between the Trojans is not that big. Union – Two players that will argue this advantage are Lee Barnes and Devon Bajek. The pair of senior tackles could become the dominant duo in Class 6AI. They have the motor and the willingness to get down and dirty in the trenches. This battle is one to watch. It could be up for grabs. DB – Advantage “Union”
Union – The Redskins may have their best defensive backfield in quite some time. Tre Brown and Jordan Starks lead a ball-hawking group that dares quarterbacks to throw their way. If they don’t end the season with five interceptions each then opponents must have decided to simply run the ball on every down. Jenks – Cornerback Jordon Curtis will return to his normal position on defense making him the only returning starter to the defensive lineup for the Trojans. His skills are obvious, but a new name will look to leave his mark on the Backyard Bowl and that’s Noah Strong. A junior this year, Strong has showed a lot of promise and the coaching staff is excited to see what he can do against some live action.
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LAST 10 YEARS... 2006 – With 39 seconds left, Brandon Rogers fired a 34-yard TD pass to Brad Wondra that would have erased Jenks’ three-point lead and put Union ahead. However, before the pass was delivered, a penalty flag was tossed for illegal motion in the Redskins’ backfield. Jenks’ defense then held on the next three plays to preserve the top-ranked Class 6A Trojans’ 9-6 victory over No. 2 Union before 22,406 in the Backyard Bowl at Skelly Stadium. This was Union’s coach Kevin Wright’s only test against Jenks before leaving the program at season’s end.
2010 – Coming into the game Jenks was ranked No.2 in the state and Union was No.1, but those numbers changed hands when Jenks beat Union, 33-7 at UnionTuttle Stadium. Alex Ross broke the game open with a 59-yard touchdown run and his legendary status was born. Sawyer Kollmorgen finshed the game with 201-yards and Zach Langer would add a late touchdown and the Trojans went on to win the game.
2007 – State Championship For the second straight year, big performances by quarterback Mark Ginther and tailback Chris Adkins in the Class 6A state championship game helped Jenks come away with the gold football. Adkins had 26 carries for 229 yards and two touchdowns while Ginther produced 202 yards total offense and three TDs to lead the Trojans past Union 42-24 before a crowd of 21,723 on a Friday night at Chapman Stadium.
2011 – Union entered the 2011 Backyard Bowl with that No.1 ranking and a state title after beating Jenks the year before. Hunter Atyia was the quarterback for the Redskins and his ability to lead was quickly realized. Linebacker Kyle Krutchmer intercepted a Kyle Alexander pass and took it 100 yards to paydirt. The 41-19 victory for the Redskins served as a notice to the rest of Class 6A that they were for real.
2007 – Union tailback Jeremy Smith and quarterback Brandon Rogers helped write another amazing chapter in the Redskins-Jenks football rivalry at the University of Tulsa’s Chapman Stadium. Smith rushed for 171 yards, including an overtime touchdown of 5 yards that was followed by the decisive extrapoint kick by Tress Way to lift No. 2 Union over topranked Jenks 43-42 before a crowd of 20,578. Rogers completed 15-of-21 passes for 168 yards and three TDs, and also had a 1-yard TD run while Mark Ginther was 17-of-22 for 287 yards and four TDs.
2008 - Another fantastic finish was added on Friday night to the history of the Jenks-Union football rivalry that already had more than its share of amazing endings. For the second straight year, Jeremy Smith scored the winning overtime touchdown, this time on a 1-yard run, to help fourth-ranked Union outlast topranked Jenks 24-17 at Union-Tuttle Stadium in a battle of Class 6A powers. With a capacity crowd of over 15,000, Union-Tuttle Stadium was rocking. Union’s Chase Boyce threw for over 200 yards and Thomas Roberson scored on a 47-yard reverse in the first half. 2008 – State Championship Union won its fifth state title Friday with a 34-20 win over Jenks in a Class 6A state high school football championship before 19,000 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Union answered Jenks' second-half rally when the Trojans tied the game 20-20 in the third quarter. However, Union had too many weapons with a stout defense and the running of Jeremy Smith. Overall, Smith had 242 yards on 28 carries. Quarterback Chase Boyce connected with Thomas Roberson on two second half scores. 2009 – A star is born as Jenks running back Zack Langer bursts on to the scene for the Trojans as they won 27-25 in another thriller. The junior had 135 yards on 32 carries and scored on runs of 23 and 34-yards in the second half to seal the deal. The game was capped off with five turnovers from the Redskins and the Trojans took advantage. The attendance was announced at over 19,000, bringing the 15-year total to over 400,000 in spectators since 1994.
2009 – State Championship The 2009 Class 6A state championship game produced another big surprise in the Union-Jenks rivalry. For the second straight year, Union defeated Jenks in the 6A final behind a huge night from Union receiver Thomas Roberson. Roberson returned the opening kickoff on a lateral from Jacob Rice to scamper 76-yards for the score. Chase Boyce became the first Union quarterback to start two championship wins. Union finished the half with a 32-0 lead and capped it off with a 52-19 victory.
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2010 – State Championship Another No.1 vs. No.2 state finals between Jenks and Union meant the experts were divided 50/50 on who was going to win this game. The Redskins were looking for redemption after dropping the Backyard Bowl at home and they found it in the title game defeating Jenks, 50-47. In front of more than 16,000 fans Jenks running back Alex Ross opened the game with an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Union wide receiver Stephon Weaver threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Hood with :39 seconds left on the clock. Hood finished the game with seven receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Kale Pearson passed for 315 yards in the win.
2012 - Union won the annual Backyard Bowl by a score of 14-7. Jenks running back Trey’vonne Barre put the Trojans on top early with a 45-yard touchdown run but Union countered the score on the ensuing kickoff when Khalid Kornegay took the return 85-yards for a score. The score stayed tied at 7-7 until Union recovered a Jenks fumble in the fourth quarter and later cashed it in on a five-yard touchdown run by Justin Silmon with just under six minutes to go. Jenks failed to answer and the Redskins walked away with the win.
2012 - Semifinals The teams would meet again in the Class 6A semifinals and the outcome was much different. Jenks dominated the game start to finish winning the game 41-10. Braden Calip put Jenks in front early with a 6-yard touchdown run. After a Union field goal, Jenks running back Brett Tye found the end zone from 16 yards out. Jenks later went up 21-3 when Kyle Alexander ran in a touchdown run of his own. Tye ran in another score with 9:36 to go in the second quarter putting the Trojans up 28-3. Jenks went up 35-3 when Garrett Patterson caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Alexander. After Barre scored on a one-yard touchdown plunge and gave the Trojans a 41-3 lead Union picked up its only touchdown of the game when Jeffery Mead caught a 17-yard touchdown pass. 2013 - A game that will go down in the history books, just like so many of the other meetings between these two teams. Cooper Nunley to Dylan Harding became immortal after Nunley hit Harding on a 76-yard touchdown pass with 25 seconds remaining in the game to propel Jenks to a 20-16 win. What made it even better was that Harding called his shot by telling coaches, “Kejuan Jones right now,” just before the final drive began. Nunley connected on 10-of-16 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns in the game, while Jenks’ Steven Parker had four catches for 89 yards and Harding had two for 113. Cameron Booty was Jenks’ leading rusher with 11 carries for 92 yards. Union, meanwhile, got 105 yards on 25 carries from running back Tyler Adkins, while quarterback Zach Fisher completed 19-of-30 passes for 155 yards. 2013-State Championship
The Trojans jumped out to a big lead early, building a 24-point lead through three quarters, and never really looked back. This time it was Steven Parker putting up the highlight reel plays by catching five passes for 164 yards and one touchdown, along with sealing the game with an interception late in the fourth quarter. Cameron Booty also had a monster game in the title tilt, rushing for 176 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. Nunley also played a great game, completing 11-of-16 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns along with rushing for another. Union, meanwhile, saw Mason Farquhar put up big numbers under center with 283 yards passing and one touchdown by completing 26-of-40 passes.
2014 – Held once again at Tulsa University’s Chapman Stadium, the Union Redskins grabbed another Midfirst Bank Backyard Bowl trophy with their, 2413 win over the Jenks Trojans. Jenks would strike first with quarterback Cooper Nunley hitting Dillon Stoner for a touchdown, but Union’s Mason Farquhar answered with a 45-yard touchdown run to tie the game at seven. Farquhar rushed for 117 yards on 16 carries in the game. The Redskin defense played big as sophomore cornerback Tre Brown intercepted Nunley twice in the game. Jenks would add a field goal before the half, but trailed 21-10. Both teams add field goals in the second half as the Redskins offensive and defensive lines dominated the Trojans.
2014 – State Championship Jenks was a different team than what Union faced in the second game of the season. Cooper Nunley and Dillon Stoner solidified their names into the history books of the rivalry with a 14-yard touchdown with 2:55 left in the game to give the Trojans a 21-14 win and their third state title in a row. Nunley took control of the offense and rushed for two touchdowns before the half giving the Trojans a 14-7 lead at the half. Early in the fourth quarter Union’s Mason Farquhar threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Robert Thomas knotting the game at 14 with 7:22 left in the fourth. But the Trojans would go on an 80-yard drive capped off by the Nunley to Stoner connection that worked so well all season.Jenks receiver Carson Epps set a Trojan record with 66 receptions, which helped the Trojans to the schools 15th overall title, 12 under head coach Allen Trimble.
2015 – Jenks returned as the three-time defending state champion with quarterback Cooper Nunley at the helm of a potent offense that was itching to get on the field. Union entered the game after suffering a four-point loss to Southlake Carroll in Texas the week before. Jenks started the scoring with a nine yard run by Nunley to put the Trojans up, 6-0. Union receiver CJ Moore caught a 33-yard pass from Brandon Burch and the Redskins took the lead, 7-6. Jenks running back Andrew Wyatt answered with a 7-yard run and Nunley scored the two-point conversion taking the score to, 14-6 before Tyler Adkins of Union ripped off a 17-yard dash for the endzone locking it up at 14 as the first quarter came to an end. Jenks’ Dillon Stoner got in the scoring action with a short pass from Nunley putting Jenks up, 21-14 at halftime. Kicker Austin Neuhauser would hit a 43-yard field goal for Jenks, but Union and Adkins answered back with two touchdowns of 31 and 63 yards. It was all Jenks after that. Nunley hit Stoner on a 75-yard pass for a touchdown followed by scores from Morgan Thomas and Jordon Curtis. Final, Jenks 45 Union 27.
2015 – State Semi Finals Played at Owasso High School, Jenks and Union found themselves in a familiar position. Winner gets to play for another state championship. Jenks got off to a great start and never looked back. In the first half alone Jenks outgained Union, 303-12. Dillon Stoner added a spectacular 42-yard reception for a touchdown to help the Trojans to a, 33-17 win over the Redskins. The win set up the state finals and a rematch with district foe Broken Arrow. Jenks would go on to win the Class 6AI state title over Broken Arrow giving them their fourth title in a row and number 13 for head coach Allan Trimble.
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Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore of Eastern Oklahoma High School Sports? Mt. Rushmore of High School Sports When you think of Mt. Rushmore what comes to mind? Four great President’s of the United State. Pillars of our great country. But what if we switched it up and asked for your greatest high school athletes from the eastern Oklahoma to replace all four former Presidents? Who would you choose? We asked around and got some interesting answers. But what we really want is to hear from you. Send us your Mt. Rushmore to Oklahoma@ vype.com and we’ll select a few that we like and mail you a VYPE T-shirt! Here’s a few for your review. Matt Hennesy – Head Football Coach Locust Grove
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“Calmus; the only player I know to rush for 200plus yards and make 20-plus tackles in two consecutive state championship games. Mason Fine is the only two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and holds every Oklahoma passing record there is. Tony Casillas was All-Everything in high school. Went to OU and had a great NFL career. And Jim Thorpe, how can he NOT be on it? If Thorpe doesn’t count as Tulsa Area, I would have to say LeeRoy Selmon, Steve Largent or Sean Mahan, all for obvious reasons.” Brad Heath – VYPE Editorial Director Wayman Tisdale – Basketball Kenny Monday – Wrestling Spencer Tillman – Football Mickey Mantle – Baseball
“If coach Hennesy gets Thorpe then I’m taking the Mick. Seriously though I had several others including Rocky Calmus and Sean Mahan from Jenks, James “Quick” Tillis and John Starks from Booker T. Washington as well as Marques Haynes from Sand Springs and even threw in Bill Goldberg from Edison. With so many great athletes, coaches and administrators, it’s just an impossible list.” Steve Braun – VYPE Editor Wayman Tisdale Kenny Monday Dale McNamara Gil Cloud
“Tisdale is arguably the greatest basketball player to come out of the State of Oklahoma. Monday captured four state titles and a Junior National championship before an All-American career at OSU and capturing a gold medal in the 1988 Olympics in wrestling. McNamara attended Holland Hall before eventually getting women’s golf started at
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the University of Tulsa and setting the path for numerous other young ladies to follow on the golf course. Cloud might have the largest impact on high school athletics in this area serving as Athletic Director at Union and now at Tulsa Public Schools where he has revived the whole athletic department.” JV Haney – Coach/Broadcaster
“Honestly there are so many great players I’ve coached and known over the years, I could not narrow it down to just four. I loved those players like they were my own kids. There are some great names that I could come up with, but for me I would have to list all of them because they were all so important to me.”
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TULSA AREA’S TOP 100 Shelter Insurance and VYPE Magazine are proud to present the 2016 Mr. Football Oklahoma Award. 100 of the top football players in the state have been selected to represent their schools as they compete for the title of Mr. Football. Voting for the Shelter Insurance Mr. Football Award is accomplished via online voting at VYPEOK.com or you can email your vote to Oklahoma@VYPE.com.
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The initial 1st Round poll will be region-based and will last till September 14th. The top vote-getter in each region plus the top 20 vote-getters out of all regions will receive automatic bids to Round 2 of the Mr. Football Award. VYPE Magazine will cut the list down from 100 players to 50 on September 14th and will add wildcards. Round 2 will begin on September 15th with polls opening and concluding October 14th. Out of the 50 players in Round 2, the top 5 vote-getters will receive automatic bids to the Semifinalist Round. Semifinalist polling will begin October 15th and conclude November 17th. The top 2 vote-getters will receive automatic bids to the Finals of Mr. Football Oklahoma.Screen Shot 2016-08-02 at 9.00.33 PM On November 18th, the list will be reduced to the finalists (10) with an additional two for the top semifinalist vote getters. Polls during the Finals will end December 21st. The winner of the Shelter Insurance Mr. Football Award will be announced in the January issue of VYPE Magazine. The finalist vote cast for the Shelter Insurance Mr. Football will include votes from area coaches, other media experts and the Finals fan polls. We will also award the “Fan’s Choice Champion” for the player with the most Finals votes. (Note: The Fan’s Choice Champion can also be Mr. Football if the rest of the criteria confirms). This 1st Round Regional Polls closes September 14th.
TULSA AREA Levi Draper – Collinsville Seth Boomer – Collinsville Brendon Evers – Bixby Tanner Griffin – Bixby Isaiah Thomas – Memorial Delvin Jordan – Sand Springs Hagen Meservy – Jenks Jordon Curtis – Jenks Reese Leitao – Jenks Reed Martin – Lincoln Christian Garrett Flanary – Lincoln Christian Marcus Mays – Edison Kyrei Fisher – Union Tre Brown – Union Shamari Brooks – Union CJ Moore – Union Cade Yeager – Broken Arrow Carder Key – Broken Arrow Devin Clayton – Broken Arrow Connor Haff – Owasso Wayne Jones – Owasso Joshua Proctor – Owasso Matthew Smith – Bishop Kelley
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Brittany Kickapoo - Collinsville An all-around great athlete at Collinsville High School, senior Brittany Kickapoo is a four-year starter for the varsity softball team and has played varsity basketball since her freshman year. During her career at Collinsville Kickapoo has been a three-time All-District 1st baseman and when the team needed her to play other positions she stepped up and played in the outfield. She helped the Lady Cardinals to their first state championship in fastpitch softball in 2015. In the classroom Kickapoo is just as determined to succeed. She carries a 3.8 grade point average and challenges herself to take classes that will push her academically. On the basketball court Kickapoo has been just as successful. While playing basketball for the Lady Cardinals she was awarded the 2014 All-Metro Lakes Conference Honorable Mention, 2015 All-VYPE Honorable Mention, and the 2015 All-Metro Basketball for 2nd team. As a team, the Lady Cardinals were back-to-back Regional Champs, 2014 Area Consolation Champs, 2014 Quarter Finals State Playoffs, 2015 Area Champs, 2015 Semi Finals State Playoffs and 2015 Academic State Champions with a 3.83 GPA. Kickapoo is Cherokee and an absentee Shawnee and Chickasha Native American, something she is very proud of.
Dylan Bierman - Metro Senior quarterback Dylan Bierman from Metro Christian Academy is the Mazzios Athlete of the Month. Bierman was instrumental in the Patriots win over the Coweta Tigers on the road in zero week. Bierman threw for more than 320 yards and was 23 of 35 passing with four touchdowns. The Patriots would win the road game, 27-15. Also a free safety, Bierman looks to continue a long tradition at Metro Christian of great play at the quarterback position. Bierman has the size and the talent to be a, next level quarterback, according to his coaches. Bierman is proving himself on the football field, but on the baseball diamond he’s already a known commodity for Metro Christian. A three-sport athlete, Bierman is a pitcher for the baseball team and also plays basketball in the winter. Bierman is committed to helping the Patriots win and to making his senior year one to remember. For that commit and his play on the field, Bierman is the Mazzios Athlete of the Month.
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Union's Fast & Furious Softball Q&A up the dirtiest after every game? Boyle: Our third baseman, Britton Clark, always ends up with the dirtiest uniform after diving for balls and sliding into bases.
VYPE caught up with Paige Boyle and Lexy Dobson for a quick Q&A to get the scoop on the team just before their trip to Colorado for the Erie Tournament of Champions. VYPE: Paige, what’s the best kept secret at Union? Is it the students? The staff? The food? Boyle: The best kept secret at union would be respect. That is our number one priority here. It helps with everything.
Dobson: Best kept secret at Union is definitely the tradition of the community. VYPE: What gets you motivated before a game? Is there something you do?
Boyle: Before a game I think of winning the state championship to get motivated, and in order to do that we need to win these games now.
Dobson: I get motivated before games by listening to some good music that inspires and pumps me up.
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Dobson: Samantha Ibison our shortstop is always the dirtiest.
VYPE: Most athletes are superstitious, who is the most superstitious player on the team? Boyle: I would have to say Sammi Ibison has the most superstitions. She will wear her hair the exact same way, wear her uniform the exact same way and have the same person do her hair when she has a really good game. Dobson: There is not just one teammate but we have many as a team. We always kiss the ball if it touches the ground in warm ups and our cheer to start the game off we do every single game “ALL MY LIFE I WANT TO BE A REDSKIN.”
VYPE: If you could pay someone to do something for you every day, what would be? Boyle: I would most definitely pay someone to do my chores every day. Dobson: Definitely do all my homework.
VYPE: You can invite three people to dinner, past or present, who do you invite? Boyle: The three people I would invite
to a dinner would be Jenni Finch, Michelle Obama and Blake Lively.
Dobson: If I could invite three people to dinner I would invite Jessica Mendoza, Jenni Finch and Mike Trout. They are such great role models and the hardest working athletes. VYPE: What is your go-to snack?
Boyle: My go-to snack would be Gardettos.
Dobson: My go-to snack is without a doubt Ben & Jerry’s half- baked ice cream. VYPE: If you life were a book what would it be titled?
Boyle: If my life were a book it would be titled The Softball Lifestyle. Dobson: Title would be “Never Give Up” - because no matter your struggles, you push and overcome them.
VYPE: Something you can’t live without? Boyle: I can’t live without my family or softball. Dobson: Two things I could never live without is my family and my friends. Without them I would not be the person/player I am today. SEPTEMBER 2016
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Commanding Cascia Julia DeLo and Amanda Outlaw stepped away from the volleyball court and homework to answer some fun, off the wall questions about themselves and about their teammates.
VYPE: What do you do to get motivated before a match? DeLo: I get motivated for a game by playing one arm group pepper with my teammates.
Outlaw: I get motivated by jumping around, being silly, and listening to some pump up songs. VYPE: Who on the team always starts the group texts?
DeLo: Amanda starts the group messages. Outlaw: I always seem to start the group texts.
VYPE: A lot of athletes are superstitious. Which teammate is the most superstitious and what do they do? DeLo: Our most superstitious player is Amanda. She has to put her shoes on exactly the same way every time. Outlaw: Probably me because I always eat chocolate before I play a game, and I have to put on my shoes the same way every time. VYPE: If you could pay a person to do something for you every day 18
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what would you pay them to do for you? DeLo: If I could pay Julia DeLo & Amanda Outlaw one person to do something for me every day, I would have them pay me character would be played by a young Juliane Moore. double of what I pay them. Outlaw: If my life were a movie, it Outlaw: I would have the person would be played by a brunette verfollow me around everywhere maksion of Rachel McAdams. ing sure I don’t lose my keys or my phone because I loose them at least four times every day. VYPE: If you could invite three people to dinner, past or present, who would you invite?
DeLo: Out of everyone I could have dinner with I would have dinner with Amy Lee, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Bridget Regan. Outlaw: I would invite Kerri Walsh Jennings, Zac Efron, and Selena Gomez.
VYPE: What is your go-to pregame meal? DeLo: My go-to pre-game meal is a turkey sub.
Outlaw: My go-to pre-game meal is Chic-fil-a chicken minis, strawberries, and brownies. VYPE: If your life were made into a movie, what actress would play you? DeLo: If my life were a movie, my
VYPE: Two things you can’t live without?
DeLo: Two things I can’t live without are the Internet and my guitar. Outlaw: I can’t live without my family and music. VYPE: One thing people just don’t know about volleyball?
DeLo: One thing people don’t get about volleyball is that officiating is actually the worst.
Outlaw: People don’t understand that volleyball is extremely mentally difficult, and it is not just passing a ball over the net.
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Coach's Q&A: Jenks Volleyball Coach Tanna Smith
VYPE: Coach let’s start with your schedule. You guys are not dodging anyone. Do you feel having a challenging schedule prepares your team for the tournaments at the end of the season? Smith: I have never padded a schedule in my 7 year’s as a head coach even if I didn’t think my team was very strong. I personally don’t feel like it does a team any good to not be challenged, which is why we went to play in Houston. I understand that having a “losing” season could lower moral and could increase parent/player problems. Parents and player’s often associate winning or losing with the success of the coaching staff, but I do not see it that way. I see the success in how much the girls improve as a team as well as individually and if the wins come with the improvement so be it, if not at least we worked hard and will be better prepared for the next season or wherever they may be headed off to next. VYPE: You continue to build off the success of last season, how much does having players with good varsity experience play into a successful season? Smith: My goal is always to prepare for two seasons at the same time, the current year and the year after. We train with the girls year round in practice that will be filling the shoes of those leaving, so even if they don’t get a lot of match experience they are definitely getting “varsity experience” in the gym with their teammates. Fortunately, Jenks for the last few years has had a large number of girls who play club at a high level and are committed and work hard year round to be sharp.
VYPE: How do you keep such a talented team focused and not feeling like all they have to do is show up to get the win? Smith: Well, it is as simple as reminding them, that even collegiate athletes and Olympic vol-
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leyball athletes still have to do basic skills and basic drills. We work on basic passing, hitting, blocking, and setting form several times a week. We don’t just scrimmage all of the time. I remind them if they aren’t growing they are dying and that is true for me as a coach as well. I have several still on the roster that were there or competed when we upset the No.1 seed Edmond Santa Fe and then went on to take down the No.2 seed Edmond Memorial. I remind them every day that the more they succeed with wins the target on them only gets bigger and the pressure mounts. We were a team that had nothing to lose in 2014 and they played lights out. Now we are on the other side of the spectrum. We are going to stay humble and focused on one point at a time, one set at a time, one match at a time, and finally knock off one goal at a time.
VYPE: Make a comparison between the 2014 team and the 2016 team. How are they the same and how are they different? Smith: When I took over the program at Jenks in 2013 the first goal the girls blurted out while goal setting was to “win conference.” I peered up over the notepad in shock. It was something I hadn’t expected to come out first. I expected “win regionals” or “win state.” It was in that moment that I knew the culture had to change for Jenks Volleyball. We finished strong in 2013 with the programs best showing in years. That is where the 2014 team comes in. We returned season with 10 seniors. I didn’t expect to keep them all, but in a moment right before tryouts I took all ten girls in the locker room and had a heart to heart with them. I told them I have a choice to cut you or keep you. I am willing to keep you in the program but what I can promise you is not all of you are going to play. Even though most of you may not play a whole lot in matches what I can tell you is that you will be responsible in helping us get to the final match at state this season. There is pride in that, but mentally and physically it isn’t going to be easy. Nobody wants to ride the bench. The question to you is, “Do you want to do this?” You are welcome on the team if you have a good attitude and a consistent work ethic every day. I’ll give you a moment to think it over and I stepped out of the room to let them talk. Then I came back in, the seniors decided that they came in together they wanted to finish together. We made a plan and
set goals then held each team member to them. It wasn’t easy, but it was all of those girls who were responsible for that state ring. Since then the remaining girls in the program have continued to strive for excellence year round in our very own gym at Jenks as well as at their respective club volleyball teams. We had a culture change that caused a ripple effect in our program. The biggest difference from then and now is instead of hope like in 2013 it is an expectation and a standard set by players and coaches. VYPE: At the end of the day what do you hope your players learn from you?
Smith: I hope the players learn that volleyball or any sports team is the best training ground for life. Its challenges and victories all prepare them for decisions and problems they will have to deal one day. I hope I have helped them guide them to be strong young women who help lead other strong young women. I hope I exude and teach them humility, commitment, and accountability are corner stones for success. I hope they see that hard work comes with success and failure. Failure is not defeat it is just a way to fall toward their goals. For the complete interview with coach Tanna Smith go to www.vypetulsa.com.
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Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore of Broken Arrow High School Sports? Broken Arrow High School has a history of great athletes, coaches and administrators over its existence. The Broken Arrow Hall of Fame is full of talented people that deserve the recognition. So of course we asked head football coach David Alexander, VYPE editor’s Brad Heath and Steve Braun along with the Director of Operations Rod Coulter to narrow it down to four. But what we really want is your input. Email us your BA Mt. Rushmore to Oklahoma@vype.com and we will select a couple of lucky readers to receive a free T-shirt! Broken Arrow’s Mt. Rushmore David Alexander – Head Football Coach Bobby Crawford Chelsea Lyon Jim Brewer Tony Banfield
“I put this off for a while, but here’s my list. It’s tough to come up with just four.” Brad Heath – VYPE Editor Jim Brewer Amy Edwards Joe Robinson H.K. “Buck” Ragsdale
Rod Coulter – VYPE Director of Operations Jim Brewer Tony Banfield David Alexander Roger Burnett
“For me it’s pretty simple. When the school has a granite memorial to your accomplishments as you walk in the stadium, you probably deserve to be on the school’s Mt. Rushmore. Robinson and Ragsdale are automatics. Brewer had a great career in major league baseball, while Amy Edwards is in both the BA and TU Hall of Fames and is the current head coach of the women’s soccer at Gonzaga University.”
“Jim Brewer arguably the best baseball player to come out of Broken Arrow. Tony Banfield was a three-year football and baseball letterman and the three-year pro bowler. David Alexander started eight years for the Philadelphia Eagles at center and Roger Burnett was a star on the gridiron and baseball diamond, but opted for baseball playing at Stanford and the Yankees organization.”
Steve Braun – VYPE Editor Jim Brewer Oliver Plant Chelsea Lyon Mick Majors
“Brewer was an impressive baseball player just look at his 21 years in professional baseball including three World Series appearances. Plant lettered in five different sports at least twice and was a state champion in shot put and discus. Lyon is one of the most decorated pitchers for the Tigers softball team including going 22-0 as a sophomore. Majors was the trigger man for some of the most prolific offense of the early 2000s and some of the most successful seasons for the Tigers on the gridiron.”
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10 Questions With Lincoln XC Coach Stephen Lewelling From OSU men’s basketball team manager to Lincoln Christian XC coach, Stephen Lewelling is living the life he was called to live.
team, led by coach Kailin Woods, will also be very good.
Lewelling: I got into coaching because I want to help young men become whole people. I believe the teenage years are a real crux for spiritual development. Young men are exposed to a whirlwind of influences. I was fortunate to have a several positive male role models – my youth minister Ian Steedman, countless coaches and most importantly my dad Dennis Lewelling. How many times do we see gifted young men fall by the wayside? God has called me to this profession to add value to people, and I look to men like Darren Melton at Lincoln, Ben Wolfe at Union and Zac Briscoe at Victory as motivation.
Lewelling: 4A will be highly competitive this year. There are many talented individuals across the state. We expect Byng, Metro, Santa Fe South, Weatherford, Jay and others to be tough opponents.
VYPE: What got you into coaching? Was it a former coach or did you just know it was something you wanted to do?
VYPE: Have all five years of coaching been spent at Lincoln Christian? Didn’t you take over for long time coach Martha O’Rourke?
Lewelling: My first year of coaching I was at Union HS as Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. That was a great experience working with Kyle Fridrich; I had the opportunity to train football, track, soccer, tennis and basketball. I am now entering my fourth year at Lincoln. My first three years at Lincoln I was coach O’Rourke’s junior high coach, so I got to build relationships with the runners from a young age. Working with coach O’Rourke was phenomenal – the passion she has for kids and the knowledge she has of the sport is amazing. In addition to being the head boys cross country coach I am also an assistant coach for the HS basketball team, and I coach junior high track. VYPE: Tell me about the team this year. Luke Murphy looks like a guy that could have a big season.
Lewelling: Although we are without any seniors, we have a great deal of leadership from our juniors. Luke Murphy is an incredibly driven runner; he will lead the charge with fellow juniors Preston Turner, Harison Michael and Brock Sherwin. We have a lot of young, talented runners who could crack the varsity roster. I am blessed to get to coach the young men who are a part of the team. They are hungry, humble and very smart. Our girls’
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VYPE: The success of cross country at Lincoln is impressive with back-to-back state titles in Class 4A; who are some of the opponents out there you expect to field solid teams?
VYPE: In your opinion what is the biggest challenge you face as a cross country coach? Is it getting the kids to come out for cross country, or is it something else? Lewelling: Coach Martha O’Rourke did a great job of building a program that kids want to be a part of. We have all-time high numbers for the cross country team. For me the biggest challenge of being a cross country coach is being able to have “easy run” practices. As a coach you want to preach “Go, go, go!” all the time, but in cross country you can’t do that or you’ll run the kids into the ground. Coach O’Rourke taught us the importance of smart practice planning. VYPE: Did you compete in college or high school? If so where? Lewelling: I went to college at Oklahoma State University where I was manager for the men’s basketball team for four years. It was a great experience where I learned what it takes to operate at a high level.
VYPE: With the Olympics going on have you used anything you’ve witnessed as a coaching point, or does it even get brought up? Lewelling: We talk Olympics with our kids a lot. To be the best at your craft you have to study the best. We talk about times, individual runners, inspiring performances and what it takes to compete at that level. A few of our kids even went to the Olympic trials in Oregon this summer. VYPE: Everyone who watches the Olympics and has any athletic ability may look at one of the sports and think, “I could do that.” Is there a sport in the Olympics you would like to try?
Lewelling: The athletes I have always been drawn
to are the decathletes - “The World’s Greatest Athlete.” From the great Oklahoman Jim Thorpe to present day Ashton Eaton, their dedication and training regimen is incredible. My wife, Rachel, was an all-state swimmer from Union, so I also have a lot of respect for the swimmers and the work that they put in. VYPE: Have you traveled the world much? Where is the craziest place you’ve been?
Lewelling: When I worked the basketball team at OSU, I got to travel with the team and go to places I never thought I’d get to go. On one of our trips to NYC, we went exploring in an attempt to find Chinatown. On our way to Chinatown we stopped in a church that was within walking distance of where the World Trade Center had been. Inside the church there were signs, cards and teddy bears sent from all over the world commemorating the lives lost. Hanging over the pulpit of the church was a sign from a group of firefighters from Oklahoma City saying their prayers and thoughts are with NYC. Growing up in Oklahoma City and being affected by the bombing in ‘95, seeing that sign at a place where just recently they had been affected in a similar way was very moving. VYPE: What does coach Lewelling do to relax?
Lewelling: In my time away from coaching three sports at Lincoln I enjoy cycling – road biking and mountain biking, fishing with my wife Rachel, working out and volunteering at Church on the Move South Campus.
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THE “DRIVEN” ATHLETE OF THE MONTH McKenzie Carney - Broken Arrow High School Junior McKenzie Carney is a member of the varsity fastpitch softball team at Broken Arrow High School and is the starting shortstop.
Coach King said the team graduated a lot of offense, but he’s sounded optimistic about the players stepping up to accept the challenge.
Her defensive skill set caught the eye of head coach Randall King and starting her at short was an easy choice. Carney has excellent range and covers a lot of ground quickly. She also has a good arm and makes good decisions with the ball.
“We lost a lot of offensive power from last year’s team, but hopefully we have people that are willing to step in and make a difference.”
At the plate Carney has a batting average over the .400 mark and continues to improve from the left side of the batters box. Her base running skills may be the most improved of all. She can motor around the bases and has accounted for several runs this season.
The Lady Tigers started the season with three big wins over Muskogee, Sapulpa and Berryhill and a more recent win over Bartlesville has the team back on track. Look for Carney and the Lady Tigers to meet the challenges of a difficult Class 6A schedule and push towards making another run at the state tournament.
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Daniel Mazzei Grabs 1st For Berryhill Berryhill cross country runner Daniel Mazzei took first place honors at the High Pierce Invitational held at Chandler Park in west Tulsa.
Mazzei outclassed the field of 85 varsity runners from various schools such as Owasso, Edison, Bartlesville, Metro Christian, Broken Arrow, and Skiatook to cross the tape first with a time of 16:07 in the 5000-meter race. His closets competitor was Henry Williams from Bartlesville who placed second just in front of teammate James Martinez. Not only was it the Hugh Pierce Invitational the first of several big cross country meets this season, it’s one of the more prestigious to win. Mazzei placed second at state last year and is hopeful the work he’s put in this summer will propel him to an individual state title.
Another Mazzei grabbed first place when middle school runner Deborah Mazzei edged out Jenks product Paige Gancarczyk at the tape. Both recorded a time of 12:43 in the two-mile run. Taking third place was yet another Mazzei, this time it was Avery Mazzei who crossed the line with a time of 12:50. Here are the top 10 finishers for the boys and girls varsity events. Boys Results 5000-meters
1 Daniel Mazzei – Berryhill 16:07
2 Henry Williams – Bartlesville 16:20 3 James Martinez – Bartlesville 16:49 4 Steven Aston – Edison 16:58
5 Nathan Lauritsen – Bartlesville 17:06 6 Trevor Pendergraft – Owasso 17:12 7 Chris Largetn – Owasso 17:19
Daniel Mazzei 8 Parker Vanlandingham - Owasso 17:21
9 Collin Carpenter – Broken Arrow 17:22
10 Cabe Killingsworth – Metro Christian 17:29 Girls Results 5000-meters
1 Shay Stayton – Bartlesville 19:46 2 Greta Olsen – Bartlesville 20:37 3 Maya Boschee – Owasso 20:45
4 Rilee Rigdon – Bartlesville 20:50
5 Julia Thigpen – Metro Christian 20:51
6 Kelsey Bottomley – Broken Arrow 20:54
7 Catherine Keeley – Metro Christian 20:56 8 Katy Booth – Owasso 21:04
9 Grace Geisler – Owasso 21:08
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Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore of Owasso High School Sports? Owasso is rich with great athletes from Frosty Turpen to Pete Kozma. So keeping with the theme of this issue we decided to weigh in on Owasso. But we want to hear from you! Send us your Mt. Rushmore of Owasso athletes to Oklahoma@vype. com and if we like your team we’ll send you a VYPE T-shirt! Check out these teams from the VYPE staff with Steve Mowery.
Owasso’s Mt. Rushmore Brad Heath – VYPE Editor Jon Kolb Angela Wedlake Paul Smith Aaron Colvin “Jon Kolb may have the best high school, college and professional career of any athlete from Owasso. Wedlake was a Wendy’s High School All-American after earning four softball letters and three basketball letters. Paul Smith started the wave of great QB’s at Owasso and was a big factor in the turnaround at TU. Colvin may be the best defensive back to play at Owasso. He has continued that great play into the NFL.” Austin Chadwick – VYPE Publisher Larry Turner Jon Kolb Paul Smith Aaron Colvin
“My dad played with Kolb at Oklahoma State. He’s the greatest of all time. Turner is arguably the greatest high school coach of any sport in Oklahoma. Smith, all-time leading passer in high school and at TU. He’s all-time no matter where he goes. Colvin can solidify even more as he continues his career in the NFL.” Steve Mowery – Owasso Radio Jon Kolb Aaron Goins Aaron Colvin Karen Robinson “I’ve talked with longtime coaches and this is the list that we feel
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would be our choices. Kolb easily makes the list. Karen played basketball and ran track. She was an eight time state champion and ran track at The University of Arkansas. Her name is all over the boards in girl’s athletics. Certainly Paul Smith was the best quarterback ever at Owasso and could easily make this list as well.” Steve Braun – VYPE Editor Paul Smith Larry Turner Kylie Spurgeon Aaron Colvin “Smith led a high-powered spread offense that seemed to fuel the recent success the Rams have continued to have. Turner is a legend and the mastermind of a powerhouse baseball program. Spurgeon lettered in not only track and field where she was a two-time state discus champ but also in basketball. Colvin was a force to reckon with in the defensive backfield that went onto Oklahoma and now the NFL.”
Owasso's Emily Perry Let's it Fly VYPE caught up with Owasso Lady Rams 1st baseman Emily Perry after the Lady Rams picked up a shutout win over Booker T. Washington. We wanted to know what exactly made Perry one of the top 1st basemen in the state. Here’s what we got!
VYPE: Emily, best kept secret about Owasso is… Perry: I can’t tell you. It’s a secret. VYPE: Well played Emily. Well played indeed. Maybe you can answer this one, if you could only eat at one place for an entire year, where would you eat? Perry: Plaza De Toros! I never get tired of Mexican food. VYPE: What do you do to relax before a game? Perry: Before every game I listen to music while I eat animal crackers.
VYPE: Who on the team has the best impression of your coach? Perry: Anyone can do an impression of coach Eicher, all you have to do is yell, “LET’S GO” really loud!
VYPE: Did you do anything over the summer? Perry: I visited the beautiful state of Colorado. VYPE: If you could afford it what’s one thing you would pay someone to do for you on a daily basis? Perry: I would have a glam team to get me ready for every occasion. VYPE: Favorite thing to watch on TV?
Emily Perry
Perry: Friends! I’m basic I know. VYPE: What was the last movie you watched at the theater and was it worth it? Perry: Star Wars! It was well worth it. VYPE: Name one Olympic event you would like to compete in and explain why. (it can not be your current sport) Perry: Synchronized swimming. It was my true calling (frown emoji) VYPE: Name three player to watch this season for the Lady Rams? Perry: Three players to watch are Rylie Boone, Paige Knight and Allie Eicher. SEPTEMBER 2016
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VOLLEYBALL Inna Felkins, head volleyball coach is much like her fellow coaches at Holland Hall and is excited about the entrance in the OSSAA. “Hopefully we will be a state contender in our debut season; with our goal to make the Class 3A state tournament”! The Dutch will be a more experienced team this year with five seniors, Victoria Terry, Laurel Salisbury, Krystal Wang, Michaela Steefel, and Erin May leading the charge. Adding depth to the Dutch will be junior Laura Marshall, and sophomores, Gabby Gregory and Lauryn Terry.
“I’m looking forward to a great season, and I’m excited to watch our young players develop their skills and knowledge of volleyball”, said Felkins.
host opponents from Oklahoma City, Kansas City, and Dallas at their own tournament on September 23 and 24. The season finale will feature perennial powerhouse OKC Casady on October 18th. .
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The Dutch Field Hockey squad looks to post a strong performance this season with senior captains and returning starters Annie Wise, a mid/forward, and Maddie Murphy, a goalkeeper, leading the helm. Senior back Morgan Nall looks to anchor a defense that will have to be primed for it’s tough schedule. Senior Anna Albright will fill a starting role vacated by now TCU soccer freshman Tara Smith, and Ellen Goddard and Cybil Seneker will help provide some much needed scoring opportunities. Juniors Emily Elmburg, Sydney Edwards, and Asha Richardson will resume their starting roles and will provide invaluable experience with this otherwise young squad. The Dutch kick off their season Labor Day Weekend at the 19th Annual Gateway Field Hockey Classic in St Louis, followed by the Hockaday Field Hockey Festival in Dallas, TX. The Dutch will
Holland Hall Cross Country will have a busy month of September in preparation of their first shot at an OSSAA state meet. They open the season on September 3rd at Mohawk Park, participating in the TU Hurricane Festival. Two weeks later they will be hosting the Holland Hall Invitational, which always draws the top teams in the area and is a great event with the entire campus community getting involved.
Other meets will be the OSU Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater on September 24th and a final tune up before regionals will be the Chili Pepper Festival in Fayetteville Arkansas. Leading the way for Greg Spencer’s boys will be team captains Ben Watkins (Senior) and Clinton Baird (Sophomore).
Other key runners are Johnny LaFortune (Sophomore) and Nathan Washecheck (Junior).
On the Girls, they are led by team captains, Casey Ferguson (Senior), Lucy Johnson (Junior) and look for Emily Grace Moore (Sophomore), to make an impact as well.
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