The Oklahoman’s Super 30 revisited, Pt. II
Back in August, we unveiled the Super 30 for the Class of 2011. Here’s where they’re all going as we get closer to Signing Day:
11. Davion Pierson, Millwood (TCU) — The other local boy (not on Del City) going to Gary Patterson and the Horned Frogs. Pierson’s dedication to his conditioning was key this year.
12. Daniel Davis, Norman North (Pennsylvana) — Went his separate ways with Stanford and has found a home in the Ivy League. Comfortable with decision.
13. Archie Bradley, Broken Arrow (Oklahoma) — Such a great baseball prospect that I would be shocked to see Bradley on OU’s campus in the fall though he said he really wants to be there.
14. Tyler Lockett, Tulsa Washington (Kansas State) — Played the role of recruiter himself in getting teammate Dante Barnett to join him in Manhattan.
15. Kameron Doolittle, Edmond Memorial (Northeastern Oklahoma) — Coaching changes proved crucial at Colorado and Tulsa. Still has a very upbeat attitude about his future.
16. Cody Miller, Lawton (East Central University) — A steal for the Ada-based program. Miller is about as solid as they come. ACL injury hurt his prospects.
17. Hunter Davis, Choctaw (Kansas State) — A late change from Tulsa to KSU, said he felt really comfortable in Manhattan.
18. Trevon Lewis, Midwest City (Texas State) — Midwest City assistant Jason Sexton said Lewis should be signing with Texas State, he’s another late sleeper if you ask me.
19. David Glidden, Mustang (Oklahoma State) — Proving again size doesn’t matter, Glidden could become a household name in a couple of years for the Cowboys.
20. Jake Love, Tonkawa (Kansas) — A solid senior season removed any doubts about Jayhawks taking a chance on Tonkawa product.
Wednesday: Nos. 10-1.
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Robert Przybylo, bprzybylo@opubco.com
Choctaw: Hunter Davis changes commitment to Kansas State…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Choctaw senior defensive end Hunter Davis admits he committed more to the former Tulsa coaching staff than he did to the school.
And when former coach Todd Graham and company left to go to Pittsburgh a couple weeks ago, the recruiting game was once again open for the Yellowjackets star.
As fast as it was open, it’s been closed as Davis has switched his verbal commitment from Tulsa to Kansas State, Davis confirmed Sunday night after a visit to KSU this weekend.
“It wasn’t an impulse decision at all,” Davis said. “The last two weeks I had been leaning toward Kansas State.”
Davis committed to Tulsa in July but listened to other offers. At 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds, Davis is rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com.
In his senior season, Davis had 59 tackles and three sacks and was constantly the one player opposing offenses had to have a game plan for.
Davis originally was going to take another visit next weekend, but he said Sunday night he is calling all interested coaches to let them know he is dead set on being a Wildcat.
“I went there last year and really liked it. This (visit) just kind of confirmed everything,” Davis said. “I really like the town and love what coach (Bill) Snyder has done with the program.”
National Signing Day is Feb. 2.
Harrah Panther Classic brackets…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
A rare chance to see such a talented team like the Woodward boys in the OKC area. Not a bad set of teams on either side.
Boys
Thursday
Game 1: Chickasha vs. Del City, 11:30 a.m.
Game 2: Mustang vs. Northeast, 2 p.m.
Game 3: Woodward vs. Ponca City, 5:30
Game 4: Choctaw vs. Harrah, 8:30
Friday
Game 5: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 11:30
Game 6: Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 2:30
Game 7: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 5:30
Game 8: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 8:30
Saturday
Game 9: Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6, 11:30
Game 10: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 2:30
Game 11: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8, 5:30
Game 12: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8, 8:30
Girls
Thursday
Game 1: Putnam City vs. Northeast, 10 a.m.
Game 2: Carl Albert vs. Choctaw, 1 p.m.
Game 3: Del City vs. Ponca City, 4 p.m.
Game 4: Woodward vs. Harrah, 7 p.m.
Friday
Game 5: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 10 a.m.
Game 6: Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 1 p.m.
Game 7: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 4 p.m.
Game 8: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 7 p.m.
Saturday
Game 9: Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6, 10 a.m.
Game 10: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 1 p.m.
Game 11: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8, 4 p.m.
Game 12: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8, 7 p.m.
District 6A-1 awards…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
If you have All-District teams, go ahead and send ‘em.
6A – 1 All-District Selections
Coach of the Year: Steve Huff Midwest City
Offensive Player of the Year: Louis Durant Lawton Ike (RB)
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Connor Myers Edmond Memorial (DT)
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Dan Davis Norman North (LB)
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Justin Durham Lawton Ike (OG)
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Jesse Venzor Midwest City (OG)
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Brad Ross Putnam City North (DT)
Tanner Hessman QB Choctaw
Corey Bennett RB Choctaw
Aaron Fournier DB Choctaw
Hunter Davis DE Choctaw
Brandon Drain DE Choctaw
Connor Myers DT Edmond Memorial
Jared Chambers DE Edmond Memorial
Kameron Doolittle QB Edmond Memorial
Jacob Wright OL Edmond Memorial
Jeff Balkenbush DB Edmond Memorial
Will Conant Kicker/Punter Edmond Memorial
Connor McElveen DB Edmond Memorial
Grant Bohuslavicky LB Edmond Memorial
Cale Olbert RB Edmond Memorial
Logan Ezell OL Lawton Ike
Nathan Locker RB Lawton Ike
Wayne Tanner OL Lawton Ike
Adrain Woodard WR Lawton Ike
Dillon Pulliam LB Lawton Ike
Marty Northern DL Lawton Ike
JR. Hernandez DL Lawton Ike
Baccari Jackson DB Lawton Ike
Deshon Whartley DB Lawton Ike
Taylor Scott DB Lawton Ike
David Cowan LB Moore
Ryan Crain DL Moore
Vova Razryvin QB Moore
Kevin Ross OL Moore
Trystyn Kirby OL Moore
Greg Austin QB Midwest City
Trevon Lews DE Midwest City
Cameron Hishaw DE Midwest City
Carlos Morales LB Midwest City
Cortrez Colbert WR Midwest City
Jesse Venzor OL Midwest City
Landen Carson OL Midwest City
Cajun Cox RB Midwest City
Cortrael Colbert WR Midwest City
Ryan Wright WR Midwest City
Claude Donald WR Midwest City
Dan Davis LB Norman North
Raymond Demby RB Norman North
Caleb Cline OL Norman North
Daniel Moses LB Norman North
Derek Morton DL Norman North
Emilio Gatewood DB Norman North
Zac Pierce LB Norman North
Covin Conrady WR Putnam City North
Sam Wolfe RB Putnam City North
Brad Ross DL Putnam City North
Abe Almatasem DE Putnam City North
DeQuantae Colbert DB Putnam City North
Jace James QB Putnam City North
Billy Prater DB Putnam City North
Andy Bates OL Putnam City North
Eric Granado WR Yukon
Kaiden Horn WR Yukon
Kollin Retter WR Yukon
Jake Doyle DE Yukon
Terry Jones RB Yukon
Jordan Edwards DB Yukon
Ty Garza DB Yukon
Carson Mathews LB Yukon
Jake Henderson LB Yukon
Andrew Edwards DE Yukon
Football: MAC freshman honors…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
2010 Metro Athletic Conference Freshman Football All Conference Players
Putnam City — Offense: Gerrell Murray, Davion Wisby. Defense: Jamie Flowers, Jeremiah Hall, Kris Dorsey.
Santa Fe — Offense: Charles Wade, Cameron Westbrook, Chris Morgensen, Jon Wynn. Defense: Justice Hansen, Chase Hillmon, Marshawn Mills.
Choctaw — Offense: Derrick Briggs, Dallas Hamlin. Defense: Dalton Fittro, Caleb Shimp.
Mustang — Offense: Franklin Edwards, Colton Hadlock, Jaden Ray, Garreth Ballard, Joey Snodgrass. Defense: Josh Head, Tristin Hill, Logan Reed.
Edmond North — Offense: Josh Garbrecht, Blake Snow, Ezel McIntee, Lindell Tate, Joel Dixon. Defense: Mark Piatt, Noah Johnston, Lance Dixon, Andrew Dixon.
Yukon — Offense: Shawn Anderson, Tyler Bowling, Logan Parks. Defense: Josh Bedell, Andre Dowuona-Hammond, Bradyn Meyer.
Standings: 1. Edmond North; 2. Mustang; 3. Santa Fe; 4. Yukon; 5. Putnam City; 6. Choctaw; 7. PC West. 8. PC North.
Edmond North beat Westmoore in the Bi-Conference championship aka the X Game.
Game preview: Choctaw at PC North
Choctaw (3-6, 2-4) at Putnam City North (3-6, 2-4)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Putnam City Stadium
Why the Yellowjackets could win: Until the second half vs. Yukon got out of control, Choctaw had been playing well the last couple weeks. They beat Norman North to keep themselves alive in the playoff race at the time. They were right there with the Millers until shooting htemselves in the foot a couple times. After a rough stretch in the middle of the season, Choctaw has been playing better of late.
Why the Panthers could win: It’s win or go home time for the Panthers, and there’s no better motivation. The run-pass threat is as good as it’s been all season. The defense had a rough week against Moore last Friday, but in general, that’s been a good unit. Bob Wilson is an excellent motivator, and I think that will show through this week.
Key matchup: Tanner Hessman vs. PC North DBs. Hessman is a run-pass threat at QB and the Panther secondary had a rocky performance against Moore last week. They’ll need to bounce back with a better showing Friday and keep the ‘Jackets one-dimensional. But if Hessman can hit some big plays through the air, the Panthers will be in for another shootout.
The pick: PC North 24, Choctaw 21. I think the Panthers will slow it down and pound the run game with Sam Wolfe and Dre Holman to control the clock and grind out the victory they must have — then hope for wins by Yukon and Midwest City to seal up their playoff spot.
– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com
Metro Athletic Conference softball awards…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Player of the Year – Kady Self, Edmond North
Newcomer of the Year – Kilee Halbert, Yukon
Coach of the Year – Rick Nordyke, Edmond North
First Team
Edmond North: Abby Taliaferro, Madison Nordyke, Jordan Dixon, Sheridan Bond, Braxton Coil
Yukon: Kylie Lang, Madi Ellis, Skylar Leathers, Jade Hardy
Mustang: Courtni Clark, Jamie Rateliff, Kayla Adams
Edmond Santa Fe: Maddie Martin, Karly Nevez, Breezy McComas, Catherine Rodarm
Putnam North: Kayla Kingsley, Taylor Harris, Dani Nissen
Putnam City: Grace Self, Amanda Stevenson, Tiffany Holt
Putnam West: Ashley Tiger, Allyson Hemby
Choctaw: Elizabeth Sandman, Casie Foust
Second Team
EN: Ashton Smith, Brooke Crutchfield. YHS: Amanda Madden, Whitney Ellis, Caitlyn Halbert. MHS: Kyndra Holasek, Kierra Miles, Shelbi Legg. ESF: Kayley Humann, Siara Price, Sydney Brennan, Carly Cowan. PCN: Alli Whittington, Madison Welch, Amy Reynolds. PCO: Kylee Webb, Amber McCullough, Andrea Walling. CHS: Kylie Morgan, Ashley Hopkins, Sadie Marino. PCW: Haley Hemby, Kaleigh Ferrell.
Game preview: Yukon at Choctaw
Yukon (7-1, 4-1) at Choctaw (3-5, 2-3)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Chocatw High School
Why the Millers could win: The offense has all the weapons. Run, pass, block. They do it all. RB Derek Deeds has been good filling in for Terry Jones while he’s hurt, and QB Corben Jones continues to be consistent and efficient in the passing game. And the defense has been solid outside of a couple hiccups.
Why the ‘Jackets could win: Suddenly, the playoffs aren’t so much of a long shot. Choctaw has the size and the toughness to match up with Yukon in the trenches, particularly with Tulsa commit Hunter Davis at D-end. And Tanner Hessman is an athletic QB who can make plays. He did nto play when Choctaw faced the Millers last season.
Key matchup: Yukon run game vs. Choctaw defensive front. Whether Terry Jones is back from his ankle injury, or Derek Deeds filling in again, the Millers have been able to run the ball behind that strong offensive line. Their two-dimensional ability is what makes them so effective. If you’re going to beat them, you have to stop one, and the run game is Choctaw’s best chance.
The pick: Yukon 35, Choctaw 21. Yukon has scored 35 points in three of the last four games and four times this season. Seems like they have a knack for it.
– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com
Midwest City vs. Choctaw Capsule…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Midwest City (6-0) at Choctaw (2-4)
When: 7:30 p.m Friday
Where: Choctaw
MWC (W – Del City; W – Enid; W – Santa Fe; W – Yukon; W – PC North; W – Moore)
Why the Bombers can win: Because following a couple of comeback wins, the Bombers were back to doing what they do best on defense and dominated the Lions. Trevon Lewis has been every bit as good as advertised for this team.
Choctaw
Why the Yellowjackets can win: Because coach Bill Bays isn’t afraid to go into his bag of tricks as we saw last week against Memorial. Choctaw might need to pull out some more rabbits in a hat to pull off what would be a huge upset.
Key matchup: MWC passing game vs. Choctaw secondary. This is a good game for Greg Austin and his corps of wide receivers to get on track heading into the huge Memorial game next Thursday. Bombers have some of the best balance in the state.
The pick: Midwest City 37, Choctaw 15. Bombers get out to a big early lead and ease off the gas pedal just a tad. Trez Colbert will have a nice receiving game for Steve Huff’s club.
Boneman’s MWC prediction record: 6-0.
FMQ: Beware of Dog Defense, 47-7…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
For a half, I was a genius. And then the Edmond Memorial defense told me to shut up and took care of business en route to a blowout win against Choctaw.
When the team could have folded, it’s exactly when it rallied around each other. After what could be a season-ending injury to Cale Olbert, Memorial played inspired.
Memorial 47, Choctaw 7
In talking to Jeff Balkenbush after the game, he said the hit on Olbert fired the team up. I’m not looking to spread any rumors, but Balkenbush said Choctaw was talking after putting Olbert on the shelf.
That, more than anything, inspired the Bulldogs in the final 24 minutes. And how quickly a 7-7 game became 47-7 in a big win for Justin Merideth’s boys.
Olbert was tackled on a swing pass and tore his MCL midway through the second quarter. Memorial was already without QB Kameron Doolittle, who was finally getting a chance to rest that ankle.
And in the second half, the defense came to play. Memorial picked off three passes, took one back for a touchdown and picked up a sack in turning this game around. Balkenbush came up huge on this night, scoring a receiving touchdown and returning an interception for a score.
After Choctaw scored first on a nice trick play via 39-yard TD pass to Taylor Gossett from Tyler Rapp, Memorial didn’t budge the rest of the way.
Ry Huff settled down big time in the second half in his first start. He rushed for more than 130 yards and threw three short touchdown passes.
Boneman’s Breakdown
- We know for sure it’s a torn MCL for Olbert. It could be worse, said Merideth. Horrible break for the Bulldogs. Expect to see a lot of Gavin Fouts and David Smith in the future.
- Doolittle could have played if Huff was injured. This was a gut-check win. Like I said before, Memorial was going to have to win a game without Doolittle. It’s the only way it will have its star quarterback coming down the stretch.
- Biggest play of the game (IMO) happened late in the second quarter. Facing a fourth down and trailing, Jake Weatherford made a huge grab to extend the drive. It led to a TD run for Fouts and gave the Bulldogs the momentum heading into the second half.
- What more can you say about that defense? Jared Chambers and Jeremy Langston had huge games. And the team was inspired by the mere thought that some think the Norman defense is better than them.
- Choctaw was in this game for a half, without question. But when it got hit in the mouth in the third, the Yellowjackets didn’t know how to respond.
- Look for a video with Balkenbush on NewsOK on Friday. He was pumped up, playing for his friend, Olbert.
Up next: Memorial (5-1, 2-1) is at Lawton Eisenhower (who plays at Yukon on Friday). Choctaw takes on Midwest City (5-0).
