Future Bride and Groom Land Head Coaching Jobs at Same School
Most young high school coaches are forced to bide their time as an assistant for a few years until the right opportunity comes along to run their own program. Chase Littlejohn and Rylie Torrey skipped that prerequisite and have fast tracked their way to the head of the class. The soon-to-be husband and wife were recently hired as the boys and...
A Deep Dive Into Coach Lorenzo Williams’ Astounding Career
Deion Imade in deep conversation with Westmoore High School Football Coach Lorenzo Williams on shoes, music, vacations, Coach Williams' high school, college and professional football career, entrepreneurship and coaching during a pandemic.
Westmoore Coach Lorenzo Williams Reminisces His Football Career After High School
Deion Imade talks to Westmoore High School Football Coach Lorenzo Williams about shoes, music, vacations, entrepreneurship, coaching and how Coach Williams and the Westmoore Jaguars are dealing with the pandemic in preparation for the fall. Watch the entire interview with Coach Lorenzo Williams on YurView.com.
Two-Sport Star Leads Midwest City Bombers Into Playoffs
When college football recruiters ask Midwest City coach Darrell Hall how fast MaKale Smith is, he tells them the truth. "I say, 'I don't know. He's just faster than the other guy,'" says Hall with a chuckle. Smith, a decorated basketball player as well, is often playing AAU hoops when the football team does its testing days. The lack of an...
Dual Quarterback System Working for Bronchos
The Bethany Bronchos are quickly climbing the Class 4A high school football rankings and they’re doing it thanks to the success of their dual quarterback system of seniors Taylor Heim and Cale Wetwiska. The dynamic duo have been a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators to gameplan against. Heim is 6-5, athletic, and a threat to score every time he runs...
Junior Forward Patrolling The Paint For Broken Arrow
At a recent practice, Broken Arrow basketball coach Beau Wallace had a challenge for junior jumping jack Anthony Allen – how high could he jump? The 6-5 forward didn’t disappoint. “We tested his jumping ability the other day and he put his hand above the square,” said Wallace. “We were all pretty impressed with that.” With his long wingspan and 36-inch vertical...
Coaches Reflect on COVID-Influenced High School Football Season
The just-completed 2020 high school football season was one that won’t soon be forgotten. From great games and individual performances to games being cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus, the season provided a lot of memorable moments. Coaches, players, administrators and the OSSAA should all be commended for completing the season despite having to navigate a lot of unknowns. “Zero week...
Carl Albert QB Caps Off Amazing Career With Fourth State Title
Oklahoma high school football has been blessed with amazing players and teams during its long and storied history. Future Heisman Trophy winners, NFL All-Pros and Super Bowl champions have all been a part of some magical Friday nights. Until recently, one accomplishment had never taken place in the Sooner State's storied prep football history. No quarterback had ever been a...
The Best 2020 Moments from Ford High School Weekly
Look back at some of the best 2020 moments from Ford High School Weekly. Guests are: Aaliyah Moore, Braylin Presley, Stephen Kittleman, Jeff Nwankwo, Maddie Tokarchik, Brennan Presley, Owen Ostroski, Jerry Ostroski, Bryce Thompson, Rod Thompson, Collin Oliver, Donovan Stephens, Kendal Daniels, Lorenzo Williams and Bill Blankenship.
Holland Hall Wins First OSSAA Football State Championship
When Holland Hall left the Southwest Preparatory Conference five years ago to join the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, the opportunity to compete for state championships was one of the top factors in making the jump. That goal was reached last week as the second-ranked Dutch capped off an impressive unbeaten season by beating #1 Lincoln Christian, 35-7, to win...
