From the President
Fr. Rick Stansberry President
Dear Athletic Supporters:
Thank you very much for you support and prayers for all of our Irish sports teams. In our 76 year history athletics has always been an important part of our school in addition to great academics. One of the great things that athletics does is it teaches the young people about working together as a team, which will serve them well in collegeareer and even family life. The support you give enables our coaches and athletes to have much of what they need to compete and play well.
Another great aspect of athletics is that it can really rally school spirit. For 76 years the teams have had fans from among the parents, student body, and alumni cheering them on. This can be a great source of building community and school spirit. I pray that all of our athletes have great seasons and that they play well always remembering the ultimate victory is in heaven. May God bless all of our coaches, athletes, fans and staff as we begin another great year of Irish athletics.
God bless, Fr. Rick
A Prayer Athletesfor
God grant us the grace to play to the best of our ability and in a spirit of healthy competition. Watch over us, keep us safe and help us to always remember the ultimate victory is over the cross for everlasting life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dr. Andrew Worthington Principal
From the Principal
Since joining the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association in 1968, athletic success at Bishop McGuinness has been a cornerstone of a comprehensive Catholic college preparatory education. From 1968 to the present, the school has won 113 state championships, most recently in Cheer in the fall of 2024. This strong athletic heritage is not just seen in state championships. It is seen every day in the commitment of our student-athletes, who balance academic excellence with athletic performance under the guidance and direction of a highly qualified coaching staff. We are exceptionally proud of our athletic achievements over the years, which are built on the foundation of faith, family, and academics.
We are a Catholic college preparatory school; our focus on a Christ-centered education provides the foundation for success in college and beyond. Individualized academic plans for every student create pathways that prepare students for life after high school. As the Archdiocesan school, Bishop McGuinness welcomes students from Goldsby to Guthrie and from El Reno to Harrah. We are immensely proud of our students and the talented faculty that work with them every day. This past spring, 359 students took 725 Advanced Placement exams in 26 subjects, with 86% of students earning a passing score of 3 or higher. Of these, 156 students were named AP Scholars, the largest number in school history.
All children are made in the image of God, and we are now in the second year of the Rother program. This program allows us to serve all children in our community, including students with extensive support needs. This non-diploma track is to educate students with intellectual disabilities, preparing them for transitional programs offered by universities nationwide. With a qualified faculty trained in special education, academic plans that prepare students for college are now in place for every student in the school. All courses at Bishop McGuinness are college-preparatory and have high academic standards that encourage students to reach their potential.
The school’s mission statement asks our students to be “a person for others.” This requires them to answer a difficult question: “What are you willing to do without asking for anything in return?” Our students rise to that question with their actions in the classroom, in athletics, in the community, and walking the halls of the school. I am exceptionally proud of the student body and our faculty, as every day I see the care, compassion, cooperation, and Christian love exemplified by Jesus Christ in their day-to-day life.
I look forward to seeing you at all our activities, from athletic competitions to our fine arts programs and campus ministry events. You will see our students flourish and thrive in the Christ-centered education that Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School offers.
Go Irish!
Yours in Christ, Andrew Worthington
Mr. John Hamilton Athletic Director
From the Athletic Director
Dear Irish Faithful,
Welcome to Clement Pribil Stadium and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. On behalf of the coaches, student-athletes, and my fellow faculty and staff, thank you for your support of Irish Athletics.
Our coaches are proud of our tradition of excellence and their roles in our noble mission to form “people for others.” We have been loyal members of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association since 1968 and lucky enough to bring home 113 state championships!
Please support our mission and our membership by cheering positively for the Irish rather than against our guests. Remember these sportsmanship guidelines courtesy of the National Federation of High School Sports:
1. Show respect for self and others at all times.
2. Show respect for the officials. Good sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept and abide by the decisions of the officials.
3. Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the contest. Good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as the letter of the rules.
4. Maintain self-control at all times. Prevent the desire to win from overcoming rational behavior.
5. Recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of team affiliation.
Go Big Green!
John Hamilton Athletic Director
2025 Bishop McGuinness Football
Coach
Title
Ryan Stringer Head Coach
Tyler Cunningham Assistant HC/ Defensive Coordinator
Matt Cowart 9th Head Coach / CO-OC / OL
Caden Sander CO-OC / WRs
Mossis Madu Director of Football Operations/RB
Matt Thompson Strength & Conditioning Coordinator/Ys
Matt Musteric WRs
Dax Dilbeck QBs
Shawn Bowman Special Teams Coordinator
Milen Darby LBs
Phil Dennis Safties
Daniel Shiels Corners
Brynden Walker DL
MJ Darby DL
Julia AndersonHolt Technology
School Personnel Title
Fr. Rick Stansberry School President
Dr. Andrew Worthington Principal
Mr. Tim McFadden Assistant Principal
School Personnel Title
CJ Fedor Athletic Trainer
John Hamilton Athletic Director
Steve McCarthy Assistant Athletic Director
Mandy Gerszewski Cheer Head Coach
Tasha Hinex Pom Head Coach
Charles Drury Band Director Managers / Filmers
Mae Sottong
Hillary Haag
Fabian Gonazlez
Ethanel
Lupones-Leblanc
Chole Weaver
Drake Mossauer
Zoie Martinez
Annabelle
Cornman
Elizabeth Booth
2025 BISHOP KELLEY FOOTBALL VARSITY ROSTER
Coaching
Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925)
Catholic Church to Canonize Pier Giorgio Frassati Canonization
RSept. 7, 2025
emembered for his service to the poor and marginalized, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati was engaged in the life of the Church through regular worship and adoration. He was an athlete who was devoted to his family, friends and community. He saw many parallels between Catholic life and his favorite pastime sport, mountain-climbing. He would regularly organize trips into the mountains with his close friends with occasions for prayer, liturgies, and conversations about faith on the way up to or down from the summit.
Frassati was chosen as the patron saint of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in 1995, and the school motto “Toward the Top,” which is based on an inscription he wrote on a photo, was selected. The school chapel was completed in 1998 and dedicated in Frassati’s honor. It is the only church or chapel in the state of Oklahoma dedicated to his memory.
The Church will canonize Frassati on Sunday, Sept. 7, along with Carlo Acutis, at St. Peter’s Square in Rome. His Holiness Pope Leo XIV will preside. This fulfills the dream of Pope Francis to canonize both young men during the Jubilee Holy Year 2025.
Homecoming — September 5, 2025
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
The first queen candidate is Veronica Eakins Veronica is the daughter of Keith and Sherri Eakins and younger sister to Grant. Veronica is an active member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She was on the cross country and track teams, and will be the manager for the girls basketball team this season. Veronica was a student mentor for the Blessed Stanley Rother Academic Support Program, and serves on the Fostering Sweet Dreams Teen Board, and the Payne Education Teen Board. She enjoys spending her summers volunteering at Christ the King Vacation Bible School. Veronica loves her family and her cat Billy, hanging out with friends, pilates classes, and going to the beach. Veronica is escorted by her father, Keith Eakins.
Veronica Eakins Gabrielle Horton
The next queen candidate is Gabrielle Horton
She is the daughter of Becky and Aaron Horton, and the older sister of Halle and Camille. Gabrielle is an AP Scholar with Honor, a member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the French National Honor Society. She serves as a Student Council Class Senator, is President of Irish Outreach, and participates in French Club as well as the Big Sis/Lil’ Sis program. Gabrielle volunteers with her church youth group and several organizations, including the Fostering Sweet Dreams Teen Board and Cleats for Kids. After school and on weekends, she works at Gretta Sloane and babysits. In her free time, Gabrielle enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exercising, reading, snow skiing, and wake surfing. Gabrielle is escorted by her father, Aaron Horton.
Elliott Jones
The next queen candidate is Anna LaForge. Anna is the daughter of Rusty and Mandy LaForge, and sister to Olivia. She has participated in Varsity cheer, cross country and track since freshman year. Anna has the privilege of currently serving as of Student Council president and Clancy Club president. She is also MESS Club vice president of and SPARK Club secretary. Anna is a member of National Honor Society, Big Sis/Lil’ Sis, FCA, Fishing Club, Fine Arts Club, and Venture Crew. As a sophomore, Anna was selected to attend the Hugh O’ Brien Youth Leadership Oklahoma Conference, and attended Oklahoma Association of Student Councils BASIC Leadership Workshop this past summer. Anna has been a member of the Infant Crisis Services Teen Service Board for four years and also served in their Summer Teen Program. Last year, she was selected to serve as a peer mentor for the new Blessed Stanley Rother Academic Support Program. Anna is an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church and is involved in Young Life. Anna enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her family, friends and her dog, Rumble. Anna is escorted by her Dad, Rusty LaForge.
The next queen candidate is Elliott Jones. Elliott is the daughter of Brooke and Dr. Justin Jones, and the older sister of Cohen Jones. Elliott has played varsity basketball for the last four years and will be the Solo Senior of this year’s team. Elliott is a member of the National Honor Society, and she currently serves as the Co-President of the Big Sis/Lil’ Sis Club, and as the homecoming dance chair on Clancy Club. She volunteers on the Focus on Home, Payne Education, and Fostering Sweet Dream teen boards to better her community. You’re likely to find Elliott every Wednesday with her small group at Crossing Community Church. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball, attending OU sporting events, reading, going to the lake, and spending time with her friends and family. Elliott is escorted by her father, Dr. Justin Jones.
Anna LaForge
Eve Moen
The next queen candidate is Mae Sottong Mae is the daughter of Stephanie and Micheal Sottong and the younger sister of Ava. She is a four-year football manager, member of Art Club, Fishing Club and Big Sis/Lil’ Sis. She enjoys volunteering for the Fostering Sweet Dreams Teen Board as well as working at Refinery or serving you a biscuit at HunnyBunny. In her free time she enjoys drawing, shopping, watching movies and traveling with her family and friends. Mae is escorted by her grandfather, Robert Roark.
The next queen candidate is Eve Moen. Eve is the daughter of Regan and Jason Moen. She is the oldest sister to Daschel Moen. Eve is a four-year member of Speech and Debate. This year, she is the Speech and Debate President as well as a six time State Champion. Eve is National Honor Society president and chair of fundraising. Eve has been in six productions at McGuinness and was recently cast in her seventh in “The Little Mermaid.” She is currently on the teen board for the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, and she enjoys learning about the Memorial in different ways. Eve enjoys going to the lake with her best friends, snowboarding or wakeboarding, and traveling with her parents. She loves to travel home to Altadena, California, whenever she can to see her family and best friend. #AltadenaStrong. Eve plans on attending the University of Oklahoma next fall. Eve is escorted by her father, Jason Moen.
Mae Sottong
Beatrice Ward Anna Willis
The next queen candidate is Anna Willis. Anna is the daughter of Sean and Shana Willis and younger sister of Ben. She is a three-year member of the track team with two podium finishes in the 300 meter hurdles. She is an executive officer in both National Honor Society and Student Council and a member of Irish Outreach and the Spanish Club. She enjoys volunteering at Infant Crisis Services and Pets and People as well as working at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. In her free time, she enjoys painting, listening to live music and spending time with her friends and family, including her dog Hula and fish Walter. Anna is escorted by her father Sean Willis.
The next queen candidate is Beatrice Ward Beatrice is the daughter of Brian and Blythe Ward, both members of the BMCHS class of 1998. Beatrice is the younger sister of Banton, BMCHS class of 2023 and the older sister of Benjamin. Beatrice has been a member of the varsity pom team for four years, winning a Game Day State Championship in 2022, Game Day State Runner-Up in both 2023 and 2024 and Hip Hop State Championship in 2024. She is a member of the Focus on Home teen board as well as the Wings teen board. When she is not busy with school or pom, Beatrice loves spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend, cheering on the Thunder, working at Refinery and traveling to see live music. Beatrice is escorted by her father, Brian Ward.
Hudson Akin
The next king candidate is Jack Coyle. Jack is the son of Billy and Heather Coyle. He is the oldest brother of Lilly, a freshman at Bishop McGuinness, and Lilah, a seventh grader at Christ the King. Jack played on the freshman football team and has been a member of the golf team all four years. He played on the bowling team his junior year. He is a member of the Fishing Club. Jack is a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 120. He will receive the honor of Eagle Scout later this year. Jack enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys golfing, fishing, snow skiing and traveling. Jack hopes to attend college and major in business and attend law school in the future to follow in his parents’ footsteps. Jack is escorted by his mother, the Honorable Heather Coyle.
The first king candidate is Hudson Akin. Hudson is the son of Zac and McKenzie Akin, and the older brother of Carter. He is a four-year letterman of the Varsity Football Team where is honored to serve as a Captain this season. Hudson is also a four-year letterman of the Varsity Basketball Team and three-time winner of the Mr. Hustle award. He enjoys helping others by volunteering as a Team Leader for the Bishop John Carroll summer camps and is a member of the Cleats for Kids Varsity Teen Board. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, his dog Zeke, playing video games and being a member of the Fishing Club. He attends Christ the King Catholic Church. Hudson is undecided on where he will attend college next year. Hudson is escorted by his mother, McKenzie Akin.
Jack Coyle
Seth Lucky
The next king candidate is Seth Lucky. Seth is the son of Grant and Michelle Lucky. He is the older brother of Lauren. Seth has played four years of Varsity soccer and 3 years of varsity basketball. Seth was a 5A All District selection for soccer in 2023 and a 6A All District selection in 2024 along with being named the Coaches Player of the Year in 2024. Seth is an active member at Christ the King Catholic Church. He is also a member of National Honor Society, FCA, Fishing Club, and was selected to serve as a peer mentor for the Blessed Stanley Rother Academic Support Program at Bishop McGuinness. Seth has dedicated many hours doing volunteer work at Christ the King Catholic Church and Our Lady’s Cathedral as a teen leader for youth retreats and camps. Seth spends most of his time playing club soccer for Oklahoma Energy FC, hanging out with friends and family, and watching sports. Seth is escorted by his younger sister Lauren who is a freshman at Bishop McGuinness.
Carson McMurtrey
The next king candidate is Carson McMurtrey Carson is the son of Chris and Erin McMurtrey. Carson is an active member of Christ the King Church. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society.
Carson has served on Student Council the past two years as Class Treasurer. As a sophomore, Carson was selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference and the following summer, he volunteered as a member of their junior staff. Carson played basketball for two years for the Irish and is a three-year varsity member of the golf team.
Carson serves on the executive board of Anchor OKC and has volunteered many hours with Christ the King Church and Our Lady’s Cathedral. He is a red cord candidate and is proud that he achieved that status before his senior year. During his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, playing golf any chance he can and traveling. Carson plans to attend college out of state to study business. Carson is escorted by his mother, Erin McMurtrey.
Baylor Moates
The next king candidate is Aiden Monigold Aiden is the son of Marty Monigold and Chrystal Monigold. He has two younger sisters Faith and Joanna who attend Bishop John Carroll. Aiden transferred to Bishop McGuinness his sophomore year and will be a two-year varsity football player, three-year varsity wrestler, and three-year baseball player. Aiden is a Student Council senator, a National Honor Society member, and he serves on the Focus on Home team board. He is also a mentor for the Blessed Stanley Rother Academic Support Program. Aiden attends church at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Health and Crossings regularly. He works in the summer doing landscaping. Aiden enjoys fishing, and spending time with friends and family. Aiden plans to attend the Air Force Academy to play football and study engineering. Aiden is escorted by his mom, Chrystal.
The next king candidate is Baylor Moates. Baylor is the son of Bryan and Andrea Moates and brother to Barrett and Eliza. He is a four-year member and current captain of the football team and also participates in wrestling and track. Baylor is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Fine Arts Club. He and his family are members of Christ the King Catholic Church. In his free time, Baylor enjoys spending time with friends, playing video games and listening to new music. After graduation, he plans to accept an offer to play football for Johns Hopkins University where he will study biomedical engineering. Baylor is escorted by his little sister and best friend, Eliza, who is in second grade at Christ the King School.
Aiden Monigold
Drake Mossauer
The next king candidate is Joseph Yost. Joseph is the son of Brian and Rachel and older brother to Henry, a freshman at McGuinness. Joseph is a member of both the baseball and football teams. In addition to his commitment to athletics, Joseph has spent the last three summers running his own successful landscaping company. Joseph is also an avid outdoorsman with a love of deer and duck hunting, snowboarding and golf. Joseph plans on attending college and playing baseball next year. Joseph is escorted by his mom Rachel.
The next king candidate is Drake Mossauer (MOZEARE). Drake is the son of Joe and Heather Mossauer and younger brother to McGuinness alum Emma Mossauer. Drake is a member of the speech and debate team as well as the mock trial team and the Fine Arts club. He is an Exec board member of the Oklahoma City Chapter of ‘Artify 4 Kids,’ a charity dedicated to providing arts education for children across the Oklahoma City Metro. Drake is a volunteer for Infant Crisis and was a 2024-2025 teen board member. He also volunteers to film McGuinness football practices. Drake and his family attend Christ The King. For the last two summers, Drake has worked at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. In his free time, Drake enjoys listening to music, watching live music and playing guitar in his band “Shanti’. He also enjoys reading, watching movies, and traveling as well as spending time with family and friends. Drake is escorted by his mother, Heather Mossauer.
Joseph Yost
Charlotte Nelson & Sam Margo
Spring 2025 Homecoming Queen & Crowner
The Spring 2025 Homecoming Queen is Charlotte Nelson. Charlotte is the daughter of Bobby and Libby Nelson. She is the older sister to Robert Nelson, a current sophomore at BMCHS. Charlotte serves as a senator on Student Council and as the vice president of Irish Outreach. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. Charlotte has competed on the Varsity volleyball team for 4 years and has helped lead the team to a 5A State Championship Title in 2023, 5A State Runner-Up in 2022, and 5A 3rd place finish in 2024. She was selected to be on the All State Tournament team her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. She has played piano for eight years, and is an active member at her church. Charlotte has played club volleyball for seven years at Oklahoma Charge and competed on their top competitive team. During her time at Charge, her team has won
two USA National Qualifiers and in 2024 her team won the AAU National Championship in Orlando. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and friends, watching movies, reading, staying active, and traveling. Charlotte is escorted by Samuel Margo
Sam is the son of Brad and Debbie Margo. He is the younger brother of Jake and Will Margo. Sam is an A.P. scholar with honors, a member of National Honor Society, French National Honor Society and president of the Focus on Home Teen Board. He has served as class president and student council senator. Sam is an artist. He a huge fan of OU football and Thunder basketball. He enjoys being with family, friends, and hosting game room get-togethers. Sam hopes to head to the east coast next year to study finance.
Crown Bearer
Josie Flower Girl Henry
Tonight’s Crown Bearer is Henry Blahnik Henry (BMCHS Class of 2037) is the son of Jeff and Ruthy Blahnik of Norman, and brother of Bishop McGuinness freshman, Molly. He is six years old and in first grade and is a budding scientist at All Saints Catholic School. Henry enjoys spending time with his parents, brother and two sisters, and playing basketball, baseball and imaginary football. He does the Griddy touchdown dance around the house daily. He is very passionate about the Oklahoma Sooners, Minnesota Vikings and Marquette basketball. His favorite foods are bacon and oranges. Someday, he hopes to be a dad and either play in the NBA or become the
president of the University of Oklahoma or the University of North Carolina, depending on how life goes.
Tonight’s flower girl is Josie McGuigan. Josie is the Daughter of Rachel and Stefan McGuigan (class of 2001.) She has two brothers Bradley and Peyton (class of 2026.) She is granddaughter of Pam and Pat McGuigan (class of 1972.) She is seven years old and in Second grade at Bishop John Carroll. She loves pizza from Hideaway. She enjoys swimming, playing soccer, playing with legos and loves her dogs. She looks forward to graduating from Bishop McGuinness in 2036.
Congratulations to the Senior Homecoming Court of 2025!
Varsity Volleyball
JV Volleyball
Front Row: Rosemary Bustillo, Morgan St. John, Elise Grim, Charlotte Nelson, Emma Gardner, Madison Miskovsky, Janna Boren Back Row:
Christina Kunnath, Abby Buckelew, Amelia Metz, Maggie Loporto, Kiona Wadmia, Merritt Fuller, Kenzie Smith
Front Row: Ella Dell’Osso, Olivia Chouinard, Sylvia Morrissey, Emory Miskovsky, Anna Palazzolo, Olicia Chumo, Emily Dunham Back Row:
Ella Herrin, Amelia Metz, Ellery Heffington, Blair Newby, Mel Parham, Taylor Blair
Freshman Volleyball
Front Row: Kate Kusel, Grace Grelle, Maya McIntire, Lilly Coyle, JL James, Hanna Reeves, Salley Rivera, Ava Eisel Ison, Back Row: Alina Kwock, Olivia Chouinard, Sylvia Morrissey, Ellery Heffington, Kate
Clanton, Scoutleigh O’Neil, Carrington Coulter, Sydney Medina, Abigail Ray, Annabelle Rogers, Mel Parham
Softball
Front Row: Amelia Currie, Mya Madu, Addy Harley, Grace Grimes, Molly Taylor, Lainey Waldo, Giavauna Click Middle Row: Nina Damilsian, Molly Milligan, Megan Milligan, Lillie Bermender, Olivia Giles, Ava McNeill,
Mila Conner, Assistant Coach Kaylee Linsenmeyer Back Row: Head Coach Maureen LeBlanc, Assistant Coach Leon Joyce, Margo Webb, Lexi Cook, Mila Breslin, Assistant Coach Matt Grimes
Front Row: Brooklyn de la Garza, Katelyn Guadalupe, Halle Horton, Ava Lemon, Savannah O’Neal, Ale Grella, Bea Ward, Ashley Watts, Kathryn Ison, Libby Chansolme, Brittan Bollenbach, Derica Allen, Peyton Braly Back Row: Mia McElvaney, Lauren Lucky, Emmy Gauthier, Elizabeth
Driver, Ashtyn Nguyen, Ava Stafford, Emery Eckel, Eva Beasley, Milan Gonzalez, Morgan Corey, Emma Brown, Noelle Murphy, Kinlee Cravens, McKenzie Manoles
Varsity Cheer
JV Cheer
Front Row: (SENIORS) Shelby Pradella, Maddy Martinez, Avery McIntire, Jozie Weaver, Olivia Neumann, Olivia Dunham, Gigi Perdue, Grace Grimes, Bellah Foster, Grace Abel, Grace McDaniel, Danica Allen. Not pictured: Anna LaForge Middle Row: Kendall Brown, Charlotte Shortt, Kinsley Brown, Ashlynn Benton, Audrey O’Reilly, Haven O’Neil, Berlin
Tietsort, Margaret-Elle McCann, Delilah Reyes, Eliza Lewis, Kennedy Brown, Fiorella Perdue Back Row: London Tietsort, Ellen Covington, Ava Buchanan, Mia Scholze, Emma Meiseman, Claudia Nguyen, Lola Pever
Front Row: Elizabeth Booth, Camille Lomoro, Dylan Toppins, Zophia Martinez Middle Row: Myka Velazquez, Brynn Cronic, Izzy Ellison, Jolie Minnich, Madeleine Williams London Tietsort, Rosselyn McDougall, Lola Pever, Vivienne Schmidt Back Row: Paige Fulfer, Marie Maxey, Margo Medley, Claire Ockershauser, Charlotte Palazzolo, Ava O’Reilly, Blakely Ronck
