Boneman’s top moments: Nos. 15-11
Alright, time for the first installment. Once again the qualifier is I had to see the moment actually happen. You still have time to get your favorite moment turned in. I’ll post some reader suggestions either Sunday or Monday. Some pretty good reader submitted choices so far, keep ‘em coming.
As for my list, let’s get it rolling.
Chickasha mourns the death and celebrates the life of football player Kody Turner — I refuse to put a number on this, but it’s hard for me to think about the ’10-11 school year without bringing this up. Turner, an offensive lineman for the Chicks, collapsed at practice and died three days later. I was there in Chickasha for the first home game after Turner’s death, and it’s a scene I won’t forget. For more on that, here’s a flashback. RIP Kody.
15. Kris Wooten’s buzzer beater gives Carl Albert the win at Piedmont — A random Monday in the basketball season, and you just never know what you’re going to get. This was a good battle between the Wildcats and the Titans. Piedmont’s Keith Vick tied it up in the closing seconds only for the Titans to drive down the court and for Wooten to play hero. He told me later on his name is not ‘Chris’ but ‘Kris.’ I apologize, Kris.
14. Signing Day — What made this one so special? Um, how about all of this was done in the comfort of the apartment? Yea, if you remember, we were hit bad by winter storms and signing ceremonies all over the state was postponed and canceled. Led to an eventful Signing Day of calling kids to find out if they were able to fax their Letter of Intent in. Some pretty good stories there about what kids to get the info in.
13. Western Heights’ Kenneth Mayfield shoots out the lights, but the Saints win — A fifth-place game at the Deer Creek Classic won by OCS 74-72. Jack Warren of OCS and Alton Whittaker went nuts in the first half. Mayfield and T.J. Holland responded in the second half. Warren and Holland: 51 points. Mayfield and Whittaker: 54 points and Mayfield shooting the lights out (lights randomly went out after he made a 3-pointer). Great showdown between four very talented players.
Yukon's championship was definitely a special moment this year.
12. Billy Wilson leads Tuttle to dual win at Deer Creek — I’m probably speaking out of turn here, but I think Tuttle had the best wrestling team in the state. And in late January the Tigers made the trip to Deer Creek and won 36-29. Up 24-23, Billy Wilson scored a fall that clinched the victory. The Tigers and Antlers exchanged forfeits leading to the 36-29 outcome. Tuttle was battling multiple kids being sick but still pulled it out. High drama.
11. Fastpitch softball state tournaments — No singular favorite here. Whether it was Bryana Wade cementing her spot as one of the best places in the state in helping Mt. St. Mary’s to a title. Or the Lacey Williams and Peyton Watson show the Little Axe girls put on. Or Carl Albert reclaiming the title under the leadership of Whitney Robinson. Or Yukon finishing the job the Millerettes started last year until Dani Fox got injured. You know I love me some softball and this year wasn’t any different.
Saturday: Moments 10-6.
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Robert Przybylo, bprzybylo@opubco.com
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How about the Roff Tigers winning the Class A state spring baseball championship in one of those “nobody gave us a chance” moments?