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Oklahoma Highlights

A Few Surprises in Oklahoma’s Top 5 Preseason Rankings

As everyone knows Covid turned the world of high school sports upside down in 2020. Now that (hopefully) we're turned the corner, the top of the Oklahoma high school rankings has seen a changing of the guard as our resident football recruiting guru Jeremy Crabtree breaks down the Sooner State preseason rankings for 2021.

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...

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.

A Dive into Jenks’ and Bixby’s Latest Titles with Keith Riggs and Loren Montgomery

On December 5, 2020 at Wantland Stadium in Edmond, the Jenks Trojans defeated the Edmond Santa Fe Wolves 41-14 for their 17th championship and the Bixby Spartans held on to beat Choctaw 17-14 for their 6th gold ball, respectively. Watch highlights of the games, analysis, and hear from Jenks head coach Keith Riggs and Bixby head coach Loren Montgomery as...

Union Recovers From Slow Start To Reach Semifinals

Union High School was not used to losing football games. Before 2020, the Oklahoma Class 6A powerhouse had won eight state titles in the last 20 years. Head Coach Kirk Fridrich had compiled an impressive 142-26 record the past 13 seasons. But a crazy year off the field carried over to the gridiron for the south Tulsa program. Union, playing its...

Turnovers Plague Broken Arrow Win Over Union

Union and Broken Arrow renewed their neighborhood rivalry Friday night at Memorial Stadium in Broken Arrow. https://youtu.be/BBaR2-ZOC3o It was meant to be a fast-and-furious contest, but the final score was tallied in the first half of this game as offensive gains were few and hard-won and for both teams. Offensive Notables Broken Arrow quarterback Jake Raines connected with RJ Spears-Jennings over the middle....

Deer Creek Defense Seals the Win Over Southmoore

The Deer Creek Antlers and the Southmoore SaberCats met in non-district play Thursday night at Moore Schools Stadium in Moore. It was a full team effort for the Antlers, with the offensive line giving Junior Quarterback Brett Pense plenty of time to throw. The Oklahoman's James Jackson called it a "true breakout game" for Pense. Deer Creek's offensive prowess will...

Deer Creek Lineman Jake Sexton Is The Next Big Thing

Deer Creek Jake Sexton

High school and college football fans often obsess over recruiting and colleges across the country are always on the lookout for the next highly ranked player to add to their team. The next big thing might be found at Deer Creek High School, where junior offensive tackle Jake Sexton has placed himself on the radar of every top collegiate program...

Small School Star Returns To Play In OBCA All-Star Game

When Jameson Richardson agreed to return to the Sooner State last week to participate in the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association all-star game, the former Duke Tiger star saw it as an opportunity to extend his high school career by one more game. He received a pleasant surprise when he found out his high school coach, Nick Gable, would be one...