Boneman’s Week 4 musings…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
I’m sure we all know the drill by now. I rant and rave about what I thought was cool. Then you rightfully so correct me and find other things. It’s a nice system, so let me know what other gems I missed Friday.
- Extremely impressed with Cashion and more specifically, Cayden Cochran. I guess he didn’t let our player of the week thing go to his head. Another great game by the QB as Cashion rolled Luther. It’s not that I thought the move from Class B to A would be tough, but I never thought Lynn Shackelford’s boys would have such a seamless transition. Same could be said for the boys in Dewar and Morrison as well.
- Did we overrate Prague, or is 2A just that deep? Fantastic performance by Eufaula to go into Prague and walk out with a 22-13 win. Eufaula’s only blemish was to Checotah. BTW, Checotah put up 67 vs. Okmulgee last night. Wowzas. Will the eventual Eufaula and Chandler game mean as much as Heritage Hall and Kingfisher?
- How about that Washington defense? One of the early stories of this season was Lindsay QB Tim Hamilton. He didn’t surprise the Warriors who picked off six passes last night in a 31-17 win. Washington is definitely flying in under the radar in 2A this season.
- Had I had more time last night, I would have definitely done a lil something on Ardmore and Noble. The Tigers outscored Noble 21-7 in the fourth to come from behind for a 27-21 win. The stats don’t really tell much, but I’m guessing the Bears’ three turnovers were a huge part in swinging the momentum in that one.
- How good is this Shawnee defense? Its allowed 15 points in four games so far. Don’t quote me, but I think it’s 187-15 for the Wolves. Is the 5A-2 game of the year next week with Shawnee and Carl Albert? Just throwing it out there. Brayle Brown looks extremely comfortable at QB as a sophomore. That’s just allowing Brett Davis to roam free and do whatever he wants. Something a special might be a brewin’ in Shawnee.
- Classic case of just getting to district play for Owasso. The Rams put it on Enid, 41-14, to earn their first win of the year and giving Enid its first loss at the same time.
- Edmond North finally had that bust out game by Joe Aska to get its first win. I’ve been praising Joe for a while, so I’m happy to finally look semi-competent for once.
- I know Kye Staley provided a lot of flash, but how about this chemistry at Guthrie between Keaton Callins and Donte’ Foster? The duo is sensational right now. I’m a fan of the QB-WR thing instead of huge numbers by the RB. It’s something different, especially this year where there has been a lack of huge games for WRs (or that have been reported to us).
- Newkirk, playing with extreme heavy hearts, bested John Marshall, 31-20. It was a wild week for those boys, glad they could find some comfort with a win.
- Statement of the week: Booker T. (and not just cuz it was my LOCK). I don’t know how my Tulsa brethren saw the game, but here in the OKC, we saw it as a toss up. The Hornets emphatically gave Bishop Kelley its first loss, 35-15. 5A is loaded with some unreal talent at the top right now.
- Thursday, I was at McLoud and Star Spencer. I was impressed with the quality of play. I realize both coaches cannot be happy about their defense in a 39-35 Star win, but it was fun from the press box. While Jeremy Harris rightfully deserves some huge kudos for his game, I’m going with Cody Phipps at McLoud. As a sophomore, he was a rising star in the state. I thought for sure he would be an all-state RB his final two years. Injuries derailed him last year…horribly. It wasn’t the type where he couldn’t play, so his numbers and the team suffered. He was too tough for his own good. He’s back to being that workhorse again, and it’s a sight to see. Both teams appear to be locks to reach the postseason, but who knows? All I know is Thursday night was a helluva good game.
- Your turn. Give it to me. What did I miss? Player of the week? You know the drill.
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name incorrectly put under leave a reply name required . Regarding Kingfisher and Mount St. Mary’s game. Please replace Neal and Brandi Parker instead of Timothy Winans
Nominate Shane Leiter because he not only scored 6 touchdowns, he also kicked all of the extra points.
Player of the week should go to Shane Leiter. He’s an outstanding player, makes the touchdowns, kicks the extra points, works his bottom off and he’s cute too. What more can you say.
Jaycee Dismuke, DB, Bethel – The sophomore cornerback recorded 4 interceptions, returning two of them (54 yds and 85 yds) for touchdowns during a 39 point second half by the Wildcats. Bethel went on to win the game 45-12
Shane Leiter should be player of the week. He’s scored almost all of the points for his school so far this season. GREAT JOB SHANE!!!
I would like to nominate Kyle Coleman for player of the week.
Kyle is a senior QB and LB at Checoah. The team is off to it’s best start in 10-15 years. They are 4-0 and number 8 in the state.
Kyle had a great game this past Friday leading the Wildcats to a 67-27 win over Okmulgee. Kyle rushed for 89 yeads and passed for 211. He was 14 of 17 passing with three dropped balls. He had two rushing touchdowns and 1 passing touchdown. In addition, Kyle had a kickoff return of 50 yards and an interception for a touchdown. Kyle also had four solo tackles.
I vote for Jaycee Dismuke, he set a school record for most interceptions in one game, and is one shy for tying the school record for most interceptions in a season. Not to mention his contributions offensively as a wide reciever and quarterback.
My vote is also for Jaycee Dismuke. He is an all around athlete, who was the only starting freshman of a returning state champ baseball team last spring, he is now one of the leading rushers for the Bethel Wildcats football team. He is an exciting player to watch and a great person on and off the field. (where it counts)
Game Friday between Kingfisher and Mount St. Mary’s. Timothy Winans had five catches for 166 yards, three touchdowns, interception 44 yards for a TD but was called back. All within first half of game!