Video: Carl Albert pulls off win over Tulsa Kelley
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
I was able to get some video of the overtime periods last night at Tulsa Kelley, including J.T. Realmuto’s TD run to end it. The first two plays are the scores in the first overtime and the final one, obviously, is the game winner.
Like you’ll hear Realmuto say in the video, the play call there (on third and goal from the 1) was the same play that the Titans ran against Shawnee on a fourth down that they wound up being stopped on.
Semifinal sites set
Here’s the semifinal times/dates:
Class 6A
Jenks vs. Southmoore, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Putnam City Stadium
Tulsa Union vs. Broken Arrow, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, University of Tulsa
Class 5A
El Reno vs. Carl Albert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Putnam City Stadium
Bixby vs. Guthrie, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Stillwater High School
Class 4A
Weatherford vs. Douglass, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Yukon
Star Spencer vs. Sallisaw, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sapulpa
Class 3A
Seq. Claremore vs. Cascia Hall, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Collinsville
Berryhill vs. Dewey, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Skiatook
Class B
Garber vs. Laverne, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Woodward
Ryan vs. Canton, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Norman
Class C
DC-Lamont vs. Timberlake, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Enid
Seiling vs. Forgan, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Woodward
Douglass’ defense the difference
BY RYAN ABER
raber@opubco.com
For the second consecutive week, Douglass’ defense dominated teams that have been known for putting up big offensive numbers.
In Friday night’s 14-0 win over Wagoner, the Trojans held the Bulldogs to just 44 total yards — five rushing — to advance to this week’s Class 4A semifinal against Weatherford.
But it’s not like Wagoner didn’t have chances to score.
The Bulldogs had the ball with first and goal from the 2 midway through the third. Douglass’ defense held strong, though, helped by a Wagoner penalty, before the Bulldogs missed a field goal.
Wagoner had another chance to score late in the game, starting in Douglass territory, but once again, the Trojans’ defense held.
Douglass, which allowed 14 points in each of the last four regular season games, has now put up back-to-back shutouts to open the playoffs.
High school football fans left in the dark during playoff time
In case you missed it, Mel Bracht wrote today on the playoff TV blackout.
Here’s the article: Oklahoma high school football fans left in the dark during playoff time
It’s sort of surprising that both Cox and KSBI were surprised that they could broadcast the games with a rights fee payment to Fox Sports. I do think it’s disappointing that playoff games broadcast have gone down since Fox Sports won the rights last year. But they shouldn’t have to. Fox is willing to sell the rights to games they choose not to broadcast for what seems like a reasonable fee.
During the presentations to the board last year, both Fox and Cox said they would be willing to sell broadcast rights to the games. KSBI wanted exclusivity.
The next time the rights are up for bid, the OSSAA should make all rights non-exclusive, with the rights-holder getting first shot at any live or tape-delayed broadcasts and having to inform the OSSAA within a one or two week window. If they decide not to broadcast those games, another station should be able to pay a small rights fee to the OSSAA in exchange for the broadcast. Or maybe just have the stations bid on the state championship games only and not the other playoff rounds. Just one man’s opinion. But one way or another, I wish more of these games (and ANY non-finals games) would be televised.
Game Blog: Carl Albert at Tulsa Kelley
Angelo Prassa Stadium, Tulsa Kelley
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
Here’s the final box:
CARL ALBERT 34, TULSA KELLEY 31 2OT
Carl Albert#0#7#7#7#7#6# — #34
Tulsa Kelley#0#7#0#14#7#3# — #31
Tulsa Kelley — Jonathan Nuding 70 fumble return (Robert Williams kick)
Carl Albert — J.T. Realmuto 15 run (Austin Manger kick)
Carl Albert — Markell Walker 28 pass from Realmuto (Manger kick)
Carl Albert — Realmuto 8 run (Manger kick)
Tulsa Kelley — Jack Cameron 22 run (Williams kick)
Tulsa Kelley — Cameron 4 run (Williams kick)
Carl Albert — Realmuto 1 run (Manger kick)
Tulsa Kelley — Stephen Sherwood 5 run (Williams kick)
Tulsa Kelley — FG Williams 38
Carl Albert — Realmuto 1 run
GAME IN FIGURES
Carl Albert##Tulsa Kelley
17#First downs#9
56-256#Rushing a-yds#39-160
94#Passing yds#51
9-18-1#Passing C-A-I#3-10-2
2-1#Fumble no.-lost#2-1
7-41#Penalty no.-yds#7-46
10-2#Team Records#11-1
All-City Preview Wrapup
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
There might’ve been a state tournament feel to the finals of the All-City Athletic Conference basketball preview on Thursday night at Northwest and it’s not hard to see why.
In the boys championship game, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Star Spencer-Douglass could be a preview of the 4A title game in a few months.
It certainly looked like it could’ve been in the preview. Star Spencer, the defending 4A champions, won 25-24 over Douglass. While each team lost some key players, both teams returned some stars as well, led by Star Spencer PG Kendre Talley and Douglass’ big inside presence Marquis Buxton-Hill.
On the girls side, there was a bit of a surprise as Northeast outlasted Millwood in the title game 18-16.
If you’re a basketball fan and looking for a game fix this weekend, check out Northeast on Saturday night. Two teams that could be state contenders in their respective classes face off when Northeast hosts Metro Christian. The boys game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
BOYS
Tuesday
at Northwest
Game 1: Millwood 27, Centennial 18
Game 2: Northwest 21, Capitol Hill 20
Game 3: Douglass 31, Millwood 14
at Capitol Hill
Game 4: John Marshall 20, Classen SAS 11
Game 5: Northeast 33, U.S. Grant 13
Game 6: Southeast 28, John Marshall 20
Game 7: Star Spencer 39, Northeast 20
Thursday
at Capitol Hill
Game 8: Millwood 27, Classen SAS 7
Game 9: John Marshall 49, U.S. Grant 14
Game 10: Northeast 30, Centennial 24
Game 11: John Marshall 35, Millwood 27
Game 12: Capitol Hill 36, Northeast 24
Game 13: John Marshall 37, Capitol Hill 30
at Northwest
Game 14: Douglass 40, Northwest 29
Game 15: Star Spencer 40, Southeast 21
Championship: Star Spencer 25, Douglass 24
GIRLS
Tuesday
at Northwest
Game 1: U.S. Grant 23, Northwest 18
Game 2: Douglass 17, Southeast 16
Game 3: Millwood 21, U.S. Grant 3
at Capitol Hill
Game 4: Centennial 36, Capitol Hill 6
Game 5: John Marshall 17, Classes SAS 13
Game 6: Northeast 19, Centennial 7
Game 7: Star Spencer 34, John Marshall 9
Thursday
at Capitol Hill
Game 8: U.S. Grant 25, Capitol Hill 8
Game 9: Centennial 36, Classen SAS 6
Game 10: Northwest 27, John Marshall 15
Game 11: Centennial 32, U.S. Grant 10
Game 12: Southeast 14, Northwest 10
Game 13: Southeast 24, Centennial 23
at Northwest
Game 14: Millwood 16, Douglass 14
Game 15: Northeast 22, Star Spencer 15
Championship: Northeast 18, Millwood 16
Millwood’s Henry ready for tonight’s return
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
I went out to Millwood’s practice for a bit yesterday and one of the firs tplayers out of the locker room was linebacker Trayvon Henry.
Henry has been suspended since the season’s third week after a violation of an undisclosed team (and school) rule.
Henry thought his senior season was lost but worked his way back into the good graces of Millwood’s administrators and coaches and, it appears, has done the right things since the problem surfaced.
While Henry didn’ t talk specifically about what happened, he did say he’s learned a lot from it and is more careful about the people he hangs around now.
Henry wasn’t able to return to practice until Wednesday and didn’t seem like he missed a beat, laying a brutal hit on a teammate during the practice.
“It’s great to be back,” a beaming Henry said before practice yesterday. “I’m excited about getting this chance. I didn’t think it was going to happen. I thought high school football was done for me.
“I’m glad I got a second chance.”
Henry remains committed to Kansas and said coaches there remained behind him during his time away. And he also remains committed to staying out of trouble.
“I’m not trying to have anything else happen that would mess things up for me,” Henry said. “I’m trying to get back into (concentrating on) school and football and get everything right.”
Star Spencer matches up well with Oologah
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
Last week, Elk City used its no-huddle, spread offense to give Star Spencer a scare before the Bobcats pulled out a 44-33 first-round win over the Elks.
“Elk City wore us out a little bit,” Star Spencer coach Darrell Hall said. “With the depth we have, the no-huddle gave us some problems.”
Tonight, though, 9-2 Star Spencer hosts Oologah in a second-round matchup.
The Mustangs like to throw the ball — quarterback Alex Brunson has thrown for 1,428 yards and 13 touchdowns this season — but the pace is more to the Bobcats liking.
“It’ll be tough, though,” Hall said.
The winner of tonight’s game will play the McGuinness-Sallisaw winner next weekend at a neutral site to be determined.
Capsule: Washington at Millwood
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
Washington (7-4) at Millwood (10-1)*
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Leodies Robinson Field, Oklahoma City
Winner plays: Chandler-Verdigris winner next Friday. If Millwood wins, the Falcons would go on the road. If Washington wins, the Warriors would host.
Washington (L, Bethany; L, Purcell; W, Jones; L, Lindsay; L, Bridge Creek; W, Frederick; W, Crooked Oak; W, Comanche; W, Riverside; W, Hobart; W, Plainview)
Why the Warriors can win: Because they’re hot. Washington has won six in a row after a rough start and really settled in, pulling off a close win over Frederick on Oct. 9 to get the streak started. Washington is also riding an emotional high after last week’s road win over Plainview.
Millwood (W, Star Spencer; W, Douglass; L, McGuinness; W, Little Axe; W, Jones*; W, Lexington; W, SeeWorth Academy; W, Bethel; W, Centennial; W, Meeker; W, Newkirk)
Why the Falcons can win: Pick a reason. Millwood will be playing with all of its stars for the first time since the season’s second week. The Falcons will also be playing for legendary coach Leodies Robinson, who died of an apparent heart attack earlier this week.
*Jones forfeited a win over Millwood.
Stat leaders
RUSHING
Washington
Chance Pistole: 122 carries, 745 yards, 11 TDs
Dakota Treat: 185 carries, 593 yards, 9 TDs
Millwood
Emilio Gatewood: 138 carries, 1,382 yards, 18 TDs
Kevonte Richardson: 44 carries, 409 yards, 3 TDs
PASSING
Washington
Dakota Treat: 74-136, 1,193 yards, 14 TDs, 2 INTs
Millwood
Kevonte Richardson: 91-154, 1,589 yards, 19 TDs, 8 INTs
RECEIVING
Washington
Justin Noel: 38 catches, 717 yards, 7 TDs
Tyler Hewett: 26 catches, 393 yards, 2 TDs
Millwood
Brandon Swindall: 27 catches, 573 yards, 10 TDs
Josh Turner: 26 catches, 530 yards, 4 TDs
TACKLES
Washington
Aaron Braziel: 80
Colby Trejo: 80
Chance Pistole: 55
Millwood
Larry Seals: 82
Derrick Hurst: 65
Davion Pierson: 65
DionTay Washington: 61
Key matchup: Millwood’s WRs vs. Washington’s LBs and DBs. Millwood feels like it has a chance to hurt the Warriors over the middle in this game. If Washington gives up those passes, it will be a long night for Washington and Kevonte Richardson will put up some big passing numbers.
The pick: Millwood 34, Washington 14. Washington’s run ends as Millwood is back at full strength. Trayvon Henry and Kevonte Richardson return and Millwood pulls out an emotional win for “Coach Rob.”
Capsule: Oologah at Star Spencer
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
Oologah (8-3) at Star Spencer (9-2)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Carl Twidwell Stadium, Spencer
Winner plays: McGuinness-Sallisaw winner next Friday-Saturday at neutral site TBD.
Oologah (L, Claremore; W, Coweta; L, Seq. Claremore; W, Locust Grove; W, Catoosa; L, Jay; W, Grove; W, Vinita; W, Tulsa McLain; W, Collinsville; W, Poteau)
Why the Mustangs can win: Oologah has a very balanced attack, with explosive passing and rushing options. Star Spencer hasn’t had much problems stopping teams that run the ball primarily but the Bobcats pass defense might be a bit suspect. If Oologah can get Star Spencer back on its heels like Elk City did at times last week, the Mustangs could pull off the upset.
Star Spencer (L, Millwood; W, Southeast; L, Douglass; W, McLoud; W, Tecumseh; W, Cushing; W, Seminole; W, Cleveland; W, Mannford; W, Glenpool; W, Elk City)
Why the Bobcats can win: Star Spencer faced a unique situation last week in going against Elk City’s offense. Oologah is a much more familiar offensive look so Star Spencer’s defense should be fine. Star Spencer also has a three-pronged rushing attack (sometimes stretching into four) that figures to give Oologah problems.
Stat leaders
RUSHING
Oologah
Josh Collier: 275 carries, 1,478 yards, 21 TDs
Ryan Swindell: 58 carries, 286 yards, 1 TDs
Star Spencer
Darwin Rideau: 123 carries, 1,476 yards, 19 TDs
Terence Olds: 71 carries, 812 yards, 12 TDs
Franky Jamison: 86 carries, 724 yards, 8 TDs
PASSING
Oologah
Alec Brunson: 92-177, 1,428 yards, 13 TDs, 10 INTs
Star Spencer
Franky Jamison: 46-83, 922 yards, 9 TDs, 5 INTs
RECEIVING
Oologah
Ryan Swindell: 12 catches, 333 yards, 5 TDs
Ryan Kirkendall: 17 catches, 322 yards, 3 TDs
Taylor Scott: 20 catches, 310 yards, 3 TDs
Star Spencer
Steve Henderson: 11 catches, 294 yards, 4 TDs
Asja Ferguson: 9 catches, 215 yards, 2 TDs
TACKLES
Oologah
John VanSingel: 147
Josh Wilson: 122
Chris James: 86
Star Spencer
Antwone Wilson: 113
Jamonte Mitchell: 105
Kenneth Davis Jr.: 85
Key matchup: Oologah’s offensive line vs. Star Spencer’s front seven. If the Mustangs line can hold off the Bobcats rush, Oologah has a chance. That’s easier said than done, though, as Star Spencer’s front is as good as anyone in the class.
The pick: Star Spencer 28, Oologah 14. After a scare last week, the Bobcats snap back to form and set up a sensational Class 4A semifinalswhere Star Spencer will be the only non-4A-1 or 4A-4 team still alive.
