Deer Creek Defense On Point in 2021
Defense Wins Championships. It’s an old sports adage that oftentimes rings true, regardless if it’s at the high school, college or pro level. Deer Creek is taking that mantra to heart this year as it attempts to win a district championship and make a deep run in the Class 6A-II high school football playoffs. Through their first seven games, the Antlers have...
Jalyn Stanford’s Star Shines for Jenks Trojans
Jalyn Stanford is a multi-talented athlete on the Jenks Trojans football team. He's kind of a hit and miss two-way player. On defense he likes to hit. On offense he likes to make people miss, as in miss him. He goes out every week to prove he's the best player and the best teammate on the field. His efforts...
Del City: Pleasant Surprise This Season in 6A-II
Coming off a 4-6 season and with a new head coach and a tough non-district schedule, many folks were unsure how good Del City football would be in 2021. Through the first six games of the season, the Eagles have been one of the biggest surprises in Class 6A-II. They’re 5-1 on the season (3-0 in district play) and have...
PC North’s Jaleel Johnson Headed to Stillwater
Putnam City North Defensive End Jaleel Johnson is committed to Oklahoma State. Find out what drew him to the Cowboys. In the meantime he's hoping for a strong senior season to finish his high school career. Michael Knight talks about this week's key 6A II matchups and see the latest highlights from the Ford Game of the Week.
Desean Brown: “Wild Man” On Choctaw Defense
As often as Choctaw senior defensive lineman Desean Brown scores touchdowns, you would think Yellowjacket coaches might consider adding a special goal line package for the 6-4, 245-pounder. “I keep trying to tell them that,” said Brown with a laugh. “I need my own package!” Brown found the endzone again last week, stripping the Ponca City quarterback of the ball and...
Oklahoma High School Football Mid-Season Review with Michael Knight
Michael Knight from Prep Redzone reviews the first half of the 2021 season, peers into the second half and highlights a couple of up and coming prospects to keep an eye on. Also, meet the newest addition to Michael Knight's family, 2040 linebacker prospect Wyatt Knight.
Panther Linebacker Packs A Punch For Putnam City North
Putnam City North senior Haydn Thornton may not be the biggest guy on the defensive side of the ball, but there’s no denying he was meant to be a middle linebacker. “I’ve liked hitting people since I was five years old,” said Thornton. That’s my favorite thing.” Hearing that from one of your senior defensive leaders must make head coach Ryan...
Putnam City North and Putnam City West Joined Forces #BandTogether
On Friday September 17th the Pride of Putnam City North and the Spirit of West Marching Band from Putnam City West joined forces to support a Cox initiative called #BandTogether. At halftime they combined as cameras rolled on their performance for an upcoming Cox presentation. The band directors who pulled it off are Edward Hudson, Jr. of Putnam City...
Owasso Quarterback Embraces Leadership Role For Rams
It didn’t take Owasso quarterback Austin Havens long to learn about how big high school football is in Oklahoma. “I moved here halfway through my freshman year from North Carolina,” said Havens. “Moving here was way different than living there. One thing I noticed right away is how much this community loves football. The great facilities, the great coaches, it’s...
Cabbiness Takes Advantage of Well-Known Bloodlines
February 9, 1989, is an infamous day in Oklahoma sports history. Basketball fans gleefully recall when University of Oklahoma coach Billy Tubbs grabbed the public address microphone and addressed the crowd during a heated Big 8 Conference hoops game against Missouri. Tubbs cracked, "The referees have requested that no matter how bad the officiating is, do not throw things...
