OCA Football All-State
While you’re waiting (on edge, I’m sure), for The Oklahoman All-State and All-City teams to come out later this week, here’s the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State lists. These teams are comprised of seniors only and are the basis for the rosters for the All-State game. The game will be played at 8 p.m. July 30 at Tulsa Union.
West
Offense
QB: Jakeil Everheart, El Reno; Jake Barrios, Weatherford
RB: Darwin Rideau, Star Spencer; Delans Griffin, Clinton
WR: Tuswani Copeland, Lawton MacArthur; Donavan Dan, Del City; Ethan Gilbert, Pauls Valley; Jordan Woods, Kingfisher
TE: Austin Haywood, Southmoore; A.J. Clark, John Marshall; Hayden Vencl, Garber
OL: Bronson Irwin, Mustang; Nic Nealy, Douglass; D.J. Brown, Lawton; Colton Cline, Norman North; Tanner Newby, Enid; Cord Gothard, Velma-Alma
K: Bobby Stonebreaker, Tuttle
Defense
DL: Jordan Edwards, Washington; Devon Harris, Lawton MacArthur; Jonathon Sturgeon, Oklahoma Bible; Stanley Johnson, Douglass; Devante Harris, Duncan; Dominque Jones, Midwest City; Sonny Puletasi, Lawton
LB: Emmanuel Maxwell, Midwest City; Kale Sawatzky, Weatherford; Jameel Whitney, McGuinness; Ethan Biddy, Tuttle; Jerico Rogers, Davis; Trevor Ross, Timberlake
DB: Matt Luetjen, Hennessey; Trevon Hartfield, Watonga; Dustin Bohanan, Guthrie; Dillon Schooley, Putnam North; Markell Walker, Carl Albert; Nelson Medeiros, Edmond Memorial
Coaches: Byron Cordell, Durant; Justin Norman, Beggs; Chris Rivenhoover, Stigler; Larry Newton, Skiatook.
East
Offense
QB: Chase Boyce, Tulsa Union; Matt Oberste, Sallisaw
RB: Darryl Fields, Madill; Marco Nelson, Glenpool; Terrance Dixon, Sand Springs; Tyler Phillips, Davenport
WR: Roman Wilson, Lincoln Christian; John Henry Parsons, Stigler; Blair Williams, Beggs; Saulyer Saxon, Shawnee; Mike Thompson, Bartlesville; Trey Wiley, Sallisaw
OL: Ethan James, Gore; Cohle Fowler, Verdigris; Austin Bradshaw, Hilldale; Kevin Duke, Shawnee; John Saint, Tulsa Kelley; Jake Alexander, Jenks; Jeremy Burton, Muskogee
Defense
DL: Calvin Barnett, Tulsa Washington; Spencer Kingfisher, Salina; Chase Neumann, Dewey; Kerry Burks, Tulsa McLain; Cody Chance, Coweta; David Lore, Jenks; Dylon Gray, Davenport
LB: Cody Pritchard, Stroud; Gage Delozier, Sequoyah Claremore; Jesse Patton, McAlester; Luke Snider, Tulsa Union; Jon Bullock, Broken Arrow
DB: Tyler Langston, Tonkawa; Garrett Walker, Cascia Hall; Justin Fogle, Tulsa Hale; Demarco Cobbs, Tulsa Central; DeWitt Jennings, Bixby; Eric Bennett, Tulsa Washington
Coaches: Kevin Foster, Pauls Valley; Mark Harmon, Garber; Leo Holmes, Lawton MacArthur; Bruce Troxell, John Marshall.
Lincoln Christian: Championship video…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
For a team that was winning its first state championship, it was a rather subdued celebration by Lincoln Christian. The Bulldogs were dominant in their 35-0 victory against Kingfisher in the 2A final.
It couldn’t have been that bad, I guess, as I was getting bumped all over the place trying to get good video (I’m just a little guy).
And security made it a hassle as there were a couple of times I was trying to conduct an interview only to be told ‘to get off the field.’ Frustrating. As is, here is your Lincoln Christian championship vid.
SMQ: Lincoln Christian vs. Kingfisher…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Sometimes a kid is too tough for his own good. I certainly felt that was the case for Kingfisher quarterback Derek Patterson.
He was running for his life all game against Lincoln Christian. The Bulldogs defense was unquestionably the story of the game.
Lincoln Christian 35, Kingfisher 0
Of course, for me and countless number of others, the game took a backseat after the injury to Patterson midway through the second quarter.
It’s always dangerous on that sideline in Boone Pickens Stadium because it’s so close, and Patterson took a nasty fall on a late hit out of bounds.
There was a 21-minute delay, and I couldn’t believe how slow the process was. I get that it’s a delicate situation, and you’re not sure what to do. But it seemed like NOBODY had any idea about what to do.
The cart was brought out a couple of times. There wasn’t an ambulance on site. It was a strange feeling. X-rays were negative, so that’s a good sign.
It was 21-0 Lincoln Christian at this point and really, any drama the game had was long gone. Kingfisher didn’t pick up a first down after Patterson was injured.
That was the first time I’ve seen Roman Wilson in person. Wow, is he impressive or what? He’s one of the best players in the state, no doubt. I don’t know if he’s better at receiver or defensive back, but he’s one heckuva leader.
And he had the play of the day on the 70-yard punt return for a touchdown to make it 21-0.
Running back Matt Lawwill did the job in the second half, but the fire had long been extinguished from the Yellowjackets. Lawwill rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
Also impressed with the arm strength of Cale Grauer. He threaded that sucker a couple of times and only an INT by Jeremy Smith negated what was nearly a perfect day for the Bulldogs.
From watching this outing, it makes me wonder just how good that quarterfinal battle with Davis was? 24-21, really? Wish I could see film of that one.
Matt Patterson had the unenviable task of trying to talk to the Kingfisher kids about what happened to Derek (no relation, for anybody wondering). Jacob York and Rhett Blundell tried to muster up something, but it was definitely tough for them to put it into words.
From Austin Yokoun’s INT for a touchdown on the first play of the game to a 3rd-and-62 for Kingfisher, guess the writing was on the wall for this one.
Congratulations to Darren Melton and the Bulldogs on a tremendous season.
For my story on Lincoln Christian, go here. For Matt’s story on Kingfisher, go here. And for my notebook from the game, go here.
Kingfisher: Lincoln Christian full of weapons…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Class 2A championship
Kingfisher (12-2) vs. Lincoln Christian (13-1)
When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Boone Pickens Stadium (Matt Patterson and myself will be there)
Live Blog begins at 1 p.m.
This week has been a busy one in regards to making selections for All-State and All-City teams. While we’re not completely there, have a pretty good grasp on what’s up.
And in watching Lincoln Christian, wow, this team is good. We were searching for film of Roman Wilson, but I was just as impressed with Matt Lawwill as anybody else I had seen.
LC’s only loss was to an Arkansas powerhouse, so no shame in that.
Talked to several Kingfisher players this week, and all believe Wilson is the key. He might be, but I see the Bulldogs having talent all over the field.
QB Cale Grauer has put up big-time numbers, and the defense has been stellar all season.
Matt Baker of the Tulsa World has an in-depth look at where this program has come from. It’s a good read, here ya go.
Kingfisher: Practice videos…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Class 2A championship
Kingfisher (12-2) vs. Lincoln Christian (13-1)
When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Boone Pickens Stadium (Matt Patterson and myself will be there)
Live Blog begins at 1 p.m.
Continuing our coverage of the Yellowjackets, able to stop on by a practice earlier this week and catch up with Derek Patterson and Jordan Woods.
For Woods’ story, go here. For the Jacob York story, go here. For Patterson’s story, comes out Friday (tease).
Kingfisher: Never out of a game…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Class 2A championship
Kingfisher (12-2) vs. Lincoln Christian (13-1)
When: 1:30 p.m Saturday
Where: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater (Matt Patterson and myself will be there)
Millwood took a 12-0 lead against Kingfisher. And with all the talent on the Falcons’ squad, it wouldn’t have shocked anybody to see the Yellowjackets fold.
They didn’t and scored the final 27 points to move on to the championship with the 27-12 victory last week.
“That game against Bridge Creek gave us a lot of confidence that we could work out of any hole,” senior Blake Jech said. “We’ve been a different team since that one.”
Kingfisher trailed Bridge Creek 16-0 in the second round of the playoffs before rallying for a 33-32 victory. The Yellowjackets have won nine straight games.
And in talking to several Kingfisher players and even coach Jeff Myers, they all say that Bridge Creek game was the difference in the season.
This team quietly went under the radar because of the 3-2 start. Not only that start, but because the 28-7 loss to Tuttle and 17-0 setback to Heritage Hall didn’t really suggest this team was for real.
But once Derek Patterson became healthy and Jordan Woods got back into game shape, this team has been on a mission.
I’ve been able to tell from talking to the kids the last few weeks that it’s just a different attitude right now. It still might not be enough against a team as great as Lincoln Christian, but Kingfisher isn’t going to just lie down and let the Bulldogs have their way with ‘em.
How they got here: Kingfisher/Lincoln Christian…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Class 2A Championship
Kingfisher vs. Lincoln Christian
When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater (myself and Matt Patterson will be there)
I’m kicking myself. I had a long talk with Ryan Aber about how Kingfisher was going to give Millwood its toughest test yet. But I chickened out and picked the Falcons. See, that’s what I get.
Kingfisher (12-2)
Week 1: Watonga – W, 35-27
Week 2: Tuttle – L, 28-7
Week 3: Blackwell – W, 35-0
Week 4: Mt. St. Mary’s – W, 55-7
Week 5: Heritage Hall – L, 17-0
Week 6: Alva – W, 42-15
Week 7: John Marshall – W, 21-14
Week 8: Perry – W, 55-0
Week 9: Fairview – W, 42-7
Week 10: Newkirk – W, 27-0
Playoff Week 1: Lexington – W, 24-3
Playoff Week 2: Bridge Creek – W, 33-32
Playoff Week 3: Sperry – W, 35-14
Playoff Week 4: Millwood – W, 27-12
Lincoln Christian (13-1)
Week 1: Christian Heritage – W, 53-6
Week 2: Shiloh Christian (Ark.) – L, 41-24
Week 3: Holland Hall – W, 36-20
Week 4: Verdigris – W, 41-17
Week 5: Chelsea – W, 49-7
Week 6: Sperry – W, 33-0
Week 7: Caney Valley – W, 49-9
Week 8: Pawhuska – W, 48-0
Week 9: Wyandotte – W, 56-0
Week 10: Nowata – W, 48-0
Playoff Week 1: Adair – W, 49-3
Playoff Week 2: Beggs – W, 30-0
Playoff Week 3: Davis – W, 24-21
Playoff Week 4: Pawhuska – W, 47-0
