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EDMOND MEMORIAL | EXPECT A MORE EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE FROM KAMERON DOOLITTLE AND THE BULLDOGS. PAGE 4

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EDMOND SANTA FE | THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR PATRICK HINTON AND THE WOLVES. PAGE 5 EDMOND NORTH | DONQUAY HAMMONS AND THE HUSKIES ARE RELOADING FOR ANOTHER RUN. PAGE 2

From left; Edmond Memorial’s Kameron Doolittle, Edmond Santa Fe’s Patrick Hinton and Edmond North’s Donquay Hammons.

PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN

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Edmond North defense trying to reload

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

EDMOND — Last year was supposed to be the year for the Edmond North Huskies, and the team made tremendous strides with an 8-3 record.

But now that the program is starting to get some consistency, the toughest part is trying to maintain that level of play.

It gets especially tough when the nucleus of the defense is gone. It wasn’t just the defensive line that was hit. It wasn’t just the linebackers or the secondary — it was everywhere.

“We’re going to have to have a lot of young guys step up,” coach Jer-

emy Dombek said. “We know they have the talent, but they’ve never been there before.”

The cupboard isn’t completely bare. Linebacker Ryan Adams returns, and Kyle Aschenbrenner and Camden Bohnert have made tremendous strides.

Going into the summer, Dombek was most worried about the secondary. It’s not just that the Huskies lost their starters, but they lost top Division I talents such as Xavier Smith and Rickey Lawyer.

“Those are tough names to replace, but I’m happy with the progress we’ve made,” Dombek said. “The 7-on-7 events were big for our confidence, and I think we’re going to be OK.”

The offense returns a strong cast, including senior quarterback Travis Townsend. After winning a three-man battle for the job last year, Townsend was phenomenal as a junior.

Though he didn’t throw for a huge amount of yards (1,154), he was nearly flawless until a late-season injury.

Junior running back Jared Benway was going to play a huge role, but a leg injury has him out indefinitely and will put a lot of pressure on Townsend.

Townsend has also found his No. 1 target in Donquay Hammons.

The pair have been working together for three years, and it shows in the chemistry department.

Edmond North quarterback Travis Townsend was nearly flawless until a lateseason injury.

PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN

Memorial offense looking for more explosiveness

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

EDMOND — When you think of the Edmond Memorial offense, it hasn’t been too exciting lately.

Doesn’t mean it hasn’t been effective, but the Bulldogs have relied heavily on a power running game to get them to where they are.

But this season, there is going to be a change.

Memorial is going to try to spread the field more.

“It’s going to be exciting to try to do something new,” quarterback Kameron Doolittle said.

“A lot of the plays are going to come from the shotgun, and I think that’s really going to work out well.”

The change is suited to work for Doolittle’s skill set. Giving an allaround talent like Doolittle more room to roam in the shotgun and rollout packages brings out the best in the team.

If teams are able to stifle Doolittle, running back Cale Olbert is ready to step up and be the top option.

For half of last year, he was in that position anyway. After an injury to D’Juan Brooks and a change in position for Doolittle, Olbert went from being one part of a three-headed monster to taking over the lead role.

Olbert rushed for 651 yards and six touchdowns, and he’s 100 percent after breaking his thumb in the sum-

mer.

The Bulldogs’ top two receivers are gone, but Jeff Balkenbush turned a lot of heads this summer.

“He’s really stepped up and has become a leader for us,” secondyear coach Justin Merideth said.

The Bulldogs lost their heart and soul from last year’s defense, Adrian Shoecraft and Nelson Medeiros. But with top talents like Connor Myers, Jeremy Langston and Jared Chambers, the defense will still be a major strength for the team.

After a 1-3 start, Memorial won seven consecutive games before losing to Jenks, and the expectations are even higher this season.

Quarterback Kameron Doolittle, right, hands the ball off to running back Cale Olbert during spring practice. Olbert rushed for 651 yards last season.

PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN

Edmond Santa Fe looks to bounce back

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

EDMOND — It wouldn’t be inaccurate to say the Edmond Santa Fe football team was a couple plays away from a 3-7 season turning into a 7-3 year and a playoff berth.

But the fact of the matter, is the Wolves were 3-7. That’s not the way coach Bruce Gowen envisioned his first season.

There wasn’t a big adjustment in terms of the defense, which is where Gowen had made his name, but the offense was always a work in progress.

“It took a lot longer for everything to click than I thought it would,” Gowen said. “We feel a lot

better about this year.”

The feelings are good, but the numbers are not.

Gowen said there are only 16 seniors out for Santa Fe and not that many juniors.

The future looks incredibly bright for the Wolves, but the present is going to be determined by how fast the young players mature.

The strength of the team is at wide receiver, where Santa Fe has three solid options in Conner Bays, Patrick Hinton and Tre Kelley.

Kelley broke his hand the first week of practice, but he is a big target. He’ll be a big weapon when he gets back.

Hinton, though not the biggest guy around, has tremendous speed and is the most experi-

enced of the group, while Bays is only entering his junior year.

It remains a little bit of a mystery who’s going to throw to the trio. Junior Ty Hensley, also a big baseball star, saw limited time last year and has been battling it out with senior Paul Bronson for the quarterback spot all spring and summer.

The Wolves are eager to get back out there, especially with the success of the other Edmond schools. Edmond Memorial and Edmond North each won eight games last year.

“The intensity is totally different this year,” Hinton said. “The players, the coaches, we will not go through another 3-7 year. That’s not how we’re going out.”

Edmond Santa Fe players enter the field before a 2009 game against Del City at Wantland Stadium.

PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE

Millwood ready to live up to expectations

BY SCOTT WRIGHT Staff Writer swright@opubco.com

There’s only one question surrounding Millwood football this season: Can the Falcons finish the job?

With as much or more talent than anyone they’ve played the last two seasons, Millwood hasn’t won a championship or even played for a gold ball.

And answering that question with a “yes” will mean the Falcons first answered the questions about their offensive line.

Last year, it was a revolving door of players cycling through as coaches looked for someone to earn the job.

“We always have one or two guys that are really good and three guys we try to roll in there and figure

out who’s gonna go where,” offensive coordinator Kevin Cox said. “We think we’ve made some strides this year and found some people who can help us out a lot — maybe even a freshman.”

Davion Pierson, a toplevel college prospect, will anchor the offensive line at left guard in addition to his duties as one of the premier defensive tackles in the state. Devin Dobbins, another 300-pounder, moves from center to left tackle.

Harvey Hightower will also help the line, which gives the Falcons a clear picture of what their offensive line will look like.

The value of that can’t be understated with the talent the Falcons have at the skilled positions, with Texas commit Josh Turner

at receiver, along with college prospects Brandon Swindall, Shevin Patton, Mike Cole and quarterback Kevonte Richardson.

Patton and Allan Starks are the top two candidates for carries at running back as Millwood tries to replace Emilio Gatewood, a 2,000-yard rusher who moved to Norman North in the offseason.

Larry Seals had 183 tackles at inside linebacker last year and will anchor the defense along with Pierson. That gives the Falcons a run-stopping threat up front and tons of speed on the back end.

“A lot of people are expecting to see a lot of things,” Cole said. “And we’re gonna show ‘em.

That’s what we plan on doing. We want that state title.”

Could this be the year for Guthrie?

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

GUTHRIE — Through eight games last year, Guthrie was 4-4. Could it be that a team under Rafe Watkins was struggling?

Then the Bluejays caught fire and advanced to the Class 5A semifinals.

And when you look at last year’s roster, you had to figure Guthrie was one year away.

That year is here as 15 starters — including several top recruits — return, and the semifinals, believe it or not, might actually be viewed as a disappointment.

“This is our year,” junior linebacker Landry Chappell said. “That loss to

Bixby (in the semis) has been a driving force for us all offseason. It’s about the championship.”

On both sides of the ball, it starts with Kentrell Brothers, one of the top recruits in the state.

He’s being coveted to play defense in college, but he’s one of the best high school wide receivers. He had 12 touchdowns and more than 1,100 receiving yards last year to go with his 95 tackles and 17 sacks.

“He’s great,” sophomore quarterback Bryan Dutton said. “I know I just have to throw it near him, and he’s going to go make a play.”

Brothers might not even be the best defender on the team; Chappell and ju-

nior Luke Davis both put up gaudy numbers last year.

Chappell had 170 tackles and seven sacks, while Davis made 112 stops and had two interceptions.

Dutton has grown up at quarterback and carries himself with a ton of confidence for a sophomore QB. Of course, he can be pretty confident when he has someone like Blake Belcher watching his back.

Belcher, a junior offensive lineman, is already getting looks from major universities.

It won’t take long to see what the Jays are made of: Guthrie welcomes Duncan to Jelsma Stadium in Week 1 in a battle of two of the best 5A teams in the state.

Guthrie’s Kentrell Brothers had more than 1,100 receiving yards last season. PHOTO BY

PAUL HELLSTERN, THE OKLAHOMAN

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK

OCA’s Holt excited about senior year After playing his freshman year, Oklahoma Christian Academy’s Tyler Holt wasn’t happy with the way the team was progressing and sat out his sophomore year.

But under coach Keith Lough, Holt said he found his love of the game again and came back for his junior year.

Holt was among the team leaders with 100 tackles last year and figures to play an even bigger role this season.

“We’ve come a long way, and there is a lot of pride with this senior group,” Holt said.

COYLE’S SCOTT NOT SATISFIED Coyle’s Magnus Scott won the Class A state championship in the 100-

Tyler Holt OCA standout

meter dash. He led the football team as a running back. He also starts for the basketball team.

Despite all those accomplishments, Scott isn’t satisfied.

“I’ve done pretty good, but there is still room for improvement,” he said. “I’m satisfied with what I’ve done, but I will be even more satisfied when we’ve accomplished more.”

Scott said he wants to use his speed to lead his team to the playoffs this year.

Barry Parks Chandler tight end

MILLER TO PROVIDE SPARK FOR DAVENPORT Davenport coach John Greenfield is looking to improve on last year’s 10-2 record. One of the players he’ll look to will be junior running back and defensive back Mike Miller.

Miller, a two-year starter, played in only three games last season after suffering a concussion.

“With Mike, there’s just one speed: fast,” Greenfield said. “He does everything hard.”

CHANDLER’S RUNNING BACK VOID Between T.J. Tillis and Brandon Cummings, the duo rushed for nearly 2,000 yards for Chandler last season.

With both of them graduated, running back is a concern for Chandler, who is also making the move up to 3A. Receiving won’t be too big of a concern, as tight end Barry Parks should be among the top ones in the class and is a two-way starter for the Lions.

LUTHER’S VOSS A WORKAHOLIC Five days a week, Michael Voss wakes up at 6 a.m. to make it to workouts with his Luther teammates. He doesn’t miss workouts. In fact, since the program began in December, the senior lineman has been to more than 100 without

taking a day off.

“I’ve never seen a kid lift that much, ever.” coach Scott O’Hara said. “It’s been an inspiration to me and his teammates.”

Voss said his love of football keeps him going and motivates him to roll out of bed every morning.

MARTIN LEADING MEEKER ATTACK Senior Caleb Martin returns at quarterback after becoming the starter halfway through last season.

Senior Tyler Jones will be playing H-back this year after playing quarterback in the first half of last season.

“Jones is a playmaker type of kid; he’ll be doing everything but throwing it,” coach Mike Hedge said.

Meeker also returns offensive lineman David Smith, who’s been starting since his freshman year, as well as Eric Roubidoux, who will be splitting time at

running back and fullback.

WELLSTON SENIORS ON MISSION The Wellston Tigers haven’t been to the playoffs since 2005, and the seniors would love to go out saying they made it to the postseason.

But after going winless in the district and 1-9 last season, it won’t be easy to make it to Week 11.

“With these kids in this program right now we would like to put together a winning season and a playoff run,” coach Lloyd Leep said. “We haven’t been there in five years, and I’d like these seniors going out to get a taste of that before they leave.”

The Tigers return seven starters on defense and six on offense.

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO, TARIQ LEE AND CORBIN HOSLER

Q&A

With OCS senior wide receiver Skyler Sikes Oklahoma Christian wide receiver Skyler Sikes and quarterback Jack Warren haven’t been there forever, but they’re both three-year starters for the Saints. And with the move up from Class A to 2A, they’re the two expected to lead this team after losing a lot from last year’s club.

It’s a whole new cast of characters. How are things going?

Phenomenal. We’ve had some of the best practices that I’ve ever been a part of.

We know a lot of guys are going to have to step up, but we’re not too worried about that.

You’ve had to step up and be a leader. Are you

Skyler Sikes OCS receiver comfortable with that?

Yes, sir. I feel incredibly comfortable with that. It’s a real natural role for me and this is something the Lord has really shaped for me in my life — for this moment.

When did the chemistry with Jack start?

That goes back to freshman year. We started in JV together and became really good friends. It’s been two years of solid chemistry at

the varsity level. We can improvise and work on our timing. And we’re great friends off the field.

What have you been working on?

Conditioning and speed.

I’m pretty quick off the ball.

I’ve been working on the precision of the routes.

Steve Largent, Wes Welker, Jordan Shipley — those are the guys I look up to. They run great precise routes. I’ve been able to shave threetenths off my 40 time. I’m at a 4.8, and I’m still learning.

How do you work on speed at this point in your career?

It’s more about technique.

There is a right way to run and a wrong way, and it’s made a big difference for me.

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO

Bombers reloading for another run

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

MIDWEST CITY — The top five tacklers from Midwest City are gone. A top running back graduated. The top wide receivers have departed.

However, there is no concern for the Bombers.

None.

Some teams take a couple of years to bounce back from losses of that magnitude, including the graduation of last year’s Defensive Player of the Year, Emmanuel Maxwell.

All Midwest City is going to do is plug in some new names, and for the most part, the results for Steve Huff’s boys are going to be the same or maybe better.

“Those guys taught us a lot about leadership and how to handle different situations,” senior Trevon Lewis said. “Now it’s our turn.”

Lewis is the gem of a defense that is going to be filled with top-notch players and blazing speed.

This should be the year Cameron Hishaw breaks out. Hishaw had 65 tackles and two sacks as a junior and is receiving interest from several schools.

The defensive backfield is going to be anchored by Ricky Reeves. The junior dominated in 7-on-7 competitions this summer.

Offensively, quarterback Greg Austin returns a year smarter and more mature, and he has a host of weapons to get the ball

to.

As a sophomore, running back James Flanders was still trying to find his way, but there will be no questioning the junior this season.

“I know I’ll be getting more attention, but I’ve been putting in the work,” Flanders said. “I’ll be ready for it” Wide receiver Claude Donald had a huge summer. Consistency has been his issue before, but he and his teammates appear to be focused 100 percent.

“It’s all about the gold ball,” Lewis said. “That’s our aim. That’s our focus.

Nothing else matters.”

Lewis is also being thrown a new wrinkle, as he should see time at fullback this season.

Titans ready to get back to work

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

MIDWEST CITY — Every year it seems like Carl Albert is always in the same position. The Titans are usually coming off another great season and trying to stay motivated.

That won’t be a problem this season.

Last year’s Class 5A champions will be anything but complacent. Carl Albert won its 10th state title in the last 20 years, and it seems some people have forgotten about that.

All the focus going into this season seems to be on the other 5A powers, Tulsa Washington, Guthrie and Duncan.

Tulsa Washington is loaded with top recruits,

the Bluejays have Kentrell Brothers and the Demons have two of the state’s top prospects in OU commit Dylan Dismuke and safety Dominique Petties. All will be in the conversation for the gold ball.

What about the Titans?

All they do is win.

“We’re going to do the little things right. We have to,” Carl Albert coach Gary Rose said. “Offense, defense, special teams, in the locker room — that’s how we’re going to get the job done.”

There isn’t that jawdropping recruit for Carl Albert this year. Nobody resembles anything like running back David Oku from a couple of years ago or defensive back Tre Porter from last year.

The top recruit has been

Dwight Dobbins, a solid defensive back who committed to Tulsa this summer.

And the strength of the team is going to be its running game. Whether it’s the power game of Tyre LeBlanc, the experience of Kenton Whittington or the multifaceted attack of junior Taylor Hawkins, Carl Albert has options.

The Titans return 11 starters from last year’s club, and two of them are among the top linemen in the state.

Center Anthony Frazier and right tackle/defensive end Kyle Croak are going to be three-year starters.

“This is our senior year, and we want to continue that legacy,” Dobbins said.

“It’s time to get back to work.”

Healthy Deer Creek ready to shine again

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

EDMOND — Deer Creek coach Grant Gower knows his team had the talent to make the playoffs last year.

There is no doubt in his mind. But the problem started when he was looking at some of his top players, and they were all on the bench. They weren’t underperforming, but Deer Creek was hit with a rash of injuries that put it in an unenviable position.

“There were times we had more stars injured than we had on the field,” Gower said. “We have to stay healthy.”

Trying to see it as a positive thing, Gower said a lot of young kids got some

experience and the team’s depth is better now.

And most of those top injured players are back.

Senior Alex Christensen is going to play a huge role for this team, no matter what his position turns out to be.

The 6-foot-3, 225pound Christensen, who is also a standout wrestler, is one of the biggest quarterbacks in the state. He’s a force running the ball as well.

Sophomore Joel Blumenthal is a more natural quarterback. His problem isn’t being too big, but Blumenthal admits he’s only about 150 pounds.

“I feel a lot more comfortable, and I learned a lot from watching everything last year,” Blumenthal said.

Christensen should see

time at tight end if Blumenthal ends up at quarterback.

No matter who the signal caller is, he will enjoy handing off to running back Colten Sander and throwing to Hunter Dinkines and tight end Kyle Kanady.

Sander is one of those injured stars who is back, while Dinkines has become the top receiver. Kanady, at 6-foot-4, is only going to be a junior.

The defense is going to be anchored by linebackers Isaiah Byrd and Michael Coleman. Each has led the team in tackles one of the last two years. Byrd was banged up last year.

With 13 starters returning, the Antlers have every reason to expect more than a 4-6 record last season.

Alex Christensen is one of the biggest quarterbacks in the state at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds.

PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN

Q&A

With John Marshall WR/DB Alandis Bell Do you feel good about the defense with so many returning starters?

We have the same guys from last year that carried us to the second round of the playoffs, and hopefully we’ll have the same determination, the same ability and the same mind frame to get us back there again and farther.

You have some new players at cornerback.

How is that position coming along?

They’re looking pretty good, but to get to the level we need, they’ll have to step it up. They’ll be OK, though.

Is this team motivated to show there won’t be a drop-off from last year with the loss of key players like Brendon Jordan and Ken Berry?

There’s a lot of motivation for the guys that are back, but in order to have a No. 1 team, we have to get everybody on that same level.

What are your thoughts about the two players competing for the quarterback job, Dion Vickers and Davion Smith?

The quarterback battle is a tough call. It’s back and forth between those two guys, so we really don’t know what kind of offense we’ll come out with until one of them steps up and shows what they can do.

It’s a really close battle.

We had our doubts about a freshman (Smith) being able to come in and do it, but seeing him and our junior, it’s a good competition. It’ll be a pretty good situation no matter who wins it.

BY SCOTT WRIGHT

John Marshall receiver Alandis Bell says the team’s quarterback battle is a close one.

PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN

Excitement in the air at Douglass

BY SCOTT WRIGHT Staff Writer swright@opubco.com

With the change to an offense more reliant on the passing of new quarterback Shon Bridges, there’s an excitement in the air around Douglass football this season.

But it will be the defense of Willis Alexander’s team that gives them a shot at returning to the Class 4A championship game.

Last year’s runners-up, the Trojans have to replace several key players, but the defensive front has a lot of returning talent to build around.

Defensive ends Ravi Riley and DeVante McKinney are backed by linebacker Erik King, giving

the front seven an outstanding combination of size, speed and strength.

“Our defense is physical, fast, and we’re gonna hit you,” Riley said. “It’s that simple.”

And though the Trojans lost several seniors last year, the new senior class has the experience and the attitude to take over.

“The strength of the team is the leadership, the seniors,” King said. “If we lead these youngsters, we’ll be all right.

“I’ve got to keep everybody up, make plays. Even when the play’s not to me, I’ve got to make plays. I’ve been here long enough to know what’s going on.”

The offense has some playmakers, led by top receiver, Marcus Caddell, with McKinney at tight

end, giving Bridges some reliable targets. The offensive line returns starters like Cayman Bundage and Riley, and running back Aliston Cobb rushed for 714 yards on 82 carries last year.

And there’s nothing more motivating than reaching the championship game and losing. It lit a fire that has been burning since December.

“Last year’s motivation carried over,” King said.

“We’re working just as hard as last year, and maybe even harder, because we want it even more since we fell short last year.

“We’re a brotherhood right now. We’ve just got to transfer that to the field, make it happen, make plays and get that gold ball.”

Star’s Bogus growing up fast

BY SCOTT WRIGHT Staff Writer swright@opubco.com

Taking over a team that won a state championship last fall, Terrell Love could have sat back and waited to see if an older player would step in and win the starting quarterback job.

But the new Star Spencer coach saw no reason to wait, handing the job to sophomore Darion Bogus in the early days of camp, and the 5-foot-7 youngster is growing up fast.

“He’s coming along well,” Love said. “He’s starting to understand his role as a leader in the huddle and in the locker room.

“He’s throwing well.

He’s always texting me with something different to ask, something he wants

to try, so I see him coming along.”

Bogus’ growth has been noticed by the players as well.

“He’s young, but he looks like he can get the job done,” said returning receiver Stevo Henderson.

“He has that playmaker ability in him. He’s making a lot of progress. Day one, he was throwing picks, couldn’t read plays and stuff. But it’s like he grew up overnight. He’s maturing fast.”

Bogus will be playing behind an offensive line that must replace all five starters. But a few experienced players are holding the group together.

“They’re coming along so well,” Love said. “We had a couple guys out early, and that gave me a

chance to work my guys that will be my twos. The whole group is progressing faster than I expected.”

The defense will be built around a strong group of linebackers with Kenneth Davis, Jamonte Mitchell and Montrell Alexander.

Kenneth Turner is the top returning starter on the defensive line, and the back end is strong with Henderson anchoring the group at cornerback.

More than anything, Love is pleased to see his young team coming together as a unit.

“I see the mesh coming,” Love said. “The timing from the huddle to the line to the play, back to the huddle. Guys are getting to know me better and we’re starting to understand each other better.

Shon Bridges passes for Douglass during a 2008 game.

PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE

McGuinness back as one of the 4A favorites

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

The biggest question heading into last year for Bishop McGuinness was, who would be the quarterback and how productive would the offense be?

The first question still has to be answered this season for the Irish, but there are no doubts about how explosive the offense is going to be.

If you want any problems, having two solid quarterbacks is one you can tolerate. That’s exactly what coach Kenny Young has with juniors Camden Tharp and Quinn Shanbour.

Shanbour won the job last season but had his season ended early with a broken ankle in the second

week of the season.

Tharp took the reins, and the Irish remained one of the top teams in Class 4A. Whether it was running or throwing, Tharp matured immensely throughout the season.

No matter who ends up with the job, Young is confident the offense will see both players on the field because “they’re two of our best 11.”

All eyes will be on running back LaRone Richardson. Injuries limited his effectiveness last season, but he showed glimpses of what he can do when healthy.

Richardson said it took him until about March to start feeling right, and it’s shown as the elusiveness and quickness is back for one of the top backs in the state.

Jamaal Whitney will be

the top target for Tharp or Shanbour. Whitney is a freak of an athlete, and Young said the senior just has to be more consistent with his concentration.

“You look at our offense, and I don’t see a weakness,” Richardson said. “Quinn or Camden, it doesn’t matter — they’re both really good at what they do.”

Linebackers Jameel Whitney (Jamaal’s brother) and Jay Lester dominated the day defensively last year. But with both graduated, this year the strength appears to be on the line.

Seniors Dakota Leftwich and Nick Callaway will lead the charge. Callaway had 72 tackles and three sacks, while Leftwich had 63 stops and four sacks.

The defense also welcomes back Danny Krenger, who had 57 tackles.

Bishop McGuinness running back LaRone Richardson was limited by injuries last season but should be back to full speed.

PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN

Heritage Hall’s standout class one year smarter

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO Staff Writer bprzybylo@opubco.com

A lot was said about this year’s Heritage Hall junior class back when they were freshmen. The hype didn’t die down last year as sophomores.

And with a certain number of them already entering their third year with significant playing time, no one is giving them a free pass this season.

After dominating Class 2A in 2008, a lot was expected from last year’s team. But the kids had some growing pains and could never maintain that consistency.

The difference is already showing up in this year’s practices. The unit is much more crisp, more in sync.

“We’re wondering more about what plays to run at this time than last year, when we were still trying to line up correctly,” coach Andy Bogert said.

The offense is going to run through junior Barry Sanders. After a phenomenal sophomore year, Sanders knows there will be even more attention this year. He also welcomes the challenge that goes with moving up to 3A. The Chargers have two solid quarterbacks in junior Sterling Shepard and senior Cooper Cloud. Bogert said he’s not looking for a competition, but instead will plan to use both of them depending on the offensive package.

One of the biggest changes is in the leadership department. Heritage

didn’t have many seniors last year, and it showed at times.

That shouldn’t be the case as Cloud and some of the juniors have stepped up, especially junior tight end Quintaz Struble.

“He’s become a big leader for us,” Bogert said.

“He won’t let people get down on themselves.”

The receiving game should be stronger as junior quarterback-turnedwide receiver Cale Courtney said he’s a lot more comfortable now. Shaun Tkach had a terrific summer, Bogert said, and adds another dimension to the team.

Bogert said the defense should be extremely fast, one of his fastest teams yet. However, size might be an issue, Bogert said.

Q&A

With Casady junior RB Garrison Lee

It’s been incredibly hot for fall practice. What are you doing when you’re done?

I’m just trying to rehydrate and relax. I feel like I’m losing 10 pounds with each practice. I’m getting my strength back, taking a dip in the pool and relaxing.

The Casady team was loaded with seniors last year, but that’s not the case this year. In fact, with only three seniors this season, some of the juniors will have step up. One of them will be junior Garrison Lee. In addition to his role at running back, Lee had 101 tackles last year.

Garrison Lee Casady junior running back

What did last year’s ‘Redeem Team’ teach you guys?

They were just really good guys, on and off the field. They taught how to be leaders and how to represent the school. We learned how much football and the success means to the school.

What’s the biggest difference for you entering this year?

I’ve put on a lot of weight.

I’ve added 20 pounds since last year. I just spent a lot of time in the weight room, and it came pretty easy. I could squat 275 pounds last year, and now I can do 500.

You’re not the only expected to be a bigger leader this year, but are you ready for it?

I am. I definitely feel like I am. I’ve improved a lot from last year, and we have a lot of guys who are going to play a big role.

The one talent you wish you had?

I wish I could sing. I don’t have any musical talents at all. I sing all the time, and it just annoys people. I would love to be able to sing.

BY ROBERT PRZYBYLO

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES B BETHANY (3A-3) (Reagan Roof) S 3 Blanchard S 10 at Pauls Valley S 17 at Washington S 23 at John Marshall O 1 SeeWorth Aca. O 7 Tulsa NOAH O 15 Kingfisher O 21 at Centennial O 29 Heritage Hall N 5 at Newcastle BETHEL (3A-4) (Eddie Paul) S 3 McLoud S 10 at Bridge Creek S 17 Madill S 24 at Perkins O 1 at Keys (Park Hill) O 8 Little Axe O 15 Star Spencer O 21 at Prague O 29 at Chandler N 5 Bristow BLANCHARD (3A-1) (Jeff Craig) S 3 at Bethany S 10 Lindsay S 17 at Newcastle S 24 at Riverside O 1 Pauls Valley O 8 Tuttle O 15 Weatherford O 21 at Anadarko O 29 at Marlow N 5 Bridge Creek BRIDGE CREEK (3A-1) (Jerry Wallis) S 3 Elgin S 10 Bethel S 17 Little Axe S 24 Tuttle O 1 at Weatherford O 8 Anadarko O 15 at Marlow O 21 at Kingfisher O 29 Riverside N 5 at Blanchard

C CAPITOL HILL (5A-2) (Montana Lyons) S 2 Centennial S 10 at U.S. Grant S 17 Southeast S 23 Duncan O 1 at Chickasha O 8 Altus O 15 at Ardmore O 21 at Northwest O 29 Lawton MacArthur N 5 at Durant CARL ALBERT (5A-1) (Gary Rose) S 3 Tulsa Washington S 10 at Ardmore S 17 at Duncan S 24 at Western Heights O 1 El Reno O 7 at Southeast O 15 Guthrie O 21 Ada O 29 at Deer Creek N 5 Noble

CASADY (IND.) (Koby Scoville) A 27 at FW All Saints S 2 Heritage Hall S 10 Oklahoma Christian S 16 at Houston Kinkaid S 24 Dallas Cistercian O 1 at Dallas Greenhill O 8 Dallas St. Mark’s O 15 at Houston St. John’s O 22 Houston Episcopal O 29 Holland Hall CASHION (A-2) (Lynn Shackelford) S 3 Yale S 10 Morrison S 17 at Luther S 24 Pioneer O 1 at Crescent O 8 at Watonga O 15 Okeene O 21 at Minco O 29 Wellston N 5 at Hinton CENTENNIAL (3A-3) (Mark Ryan) S 2 at Capitol Hill S 10 Anadarko S 17 at Northwest S 23 Heritage Hall O 1 at Newcastle O 8 John Marshall O 14 SeeWorth Aca. O 21 Bethany O 29 at Kingfisher N 5 Hennessey CHANDLER (3A-4) (Neal Bacon) S 2 Stroud S 10 at Kingfisher S 17 Harrah S 24 at Star Spencer O 1 Prague O 8 at Henryetta O 15 Bristow O 21 at Perkins O 29 Bethel N 5 at Little Axe CHOCTAW (6A-1) (Bill Bays) S 3 Putnam West S 10 Edmond North S 16 at Putnam City S 24 Moore O 1 at Lawton Eisenhower O 7 at Edmond Memorial O 15 Midwest City O 21 at Norman North O 29 Yukon N 5 at Putnam North CHR. HERITAGE (2A-2) (John Merrell) S 3 Maysville S 10 Lincoln Christian S 17 at Oklahoma Christian S 24 Jones O 1 at Northeast O 8 Konawa O 15 at Millwood O 21 Lexington O 29 at Luther N 5 Crooked Oak COMMUNITY CHR. (IND.) (Josh Norman) A 28 Sunrise Christian S 3 at Quinton S 10 SeeWorth Aca. S 17 at SW Christian S 24 OKC Patriots

O 1 at Rejoice Christian O 9 Lighthouse Chr. O 15 Destiny Christian O 21 at Life Christian O 29 Windsor Hills COYLE (C-3) (Shane Weathers) S 3 at Agra S 10 Medford S 17 Ryan S 24 SW Covenant O 1 at DC-Lamont O 8 Timberlake O 15 Riverfield O 21 Waukomis O 29 at Covington-Douglas N 5 at Carney CRESCENT (A-2) (J.L. Fisher) S 2 at Wynnewood S 10 at Crooked Oak S 17 Perry S 24 at Sayre O 1 Cashion O 8 at Okeene O 15 Minco O 21 at Wellston O 29 Hinton N 5 at Pioneer CROOKED OAK (2A-2) (Greg Adams) S 3 at St. Mary S 10 Crescent S 17 John Marshall S 24 at Luther O 1 Lexington O 8 Northeast O 15 at Perry O 21 at Millwood O 29 Jones N 5 at Chr. Heritage

D DAVENPORT (B-2) (John Greenfield) S 3 Dewar S 10 Okla. Christian Aca. S 17 at Fox S 24 Alex O 1 at Macomb O 8 Cyril O 14 at Sasakwa O 22 at Bowlegs O 29 Central Marlow N 5 at Paoli DEER CREEK (5A-1) (Grant Gower) S 3 at Piedmont S 10 at Shawnee S 17 Tecumseh S 24 at Guthrie O 1 Southeast O 8 at El Reno O 15 Western Heights O 21 at Noble O 29 Carl Albert N 5 Ada DEL CITY (6A-2) (Nick Warehime) S 3 at Midwest City S 9 at Norman North S 17 Norman S 23 at Edmond North O 1 Putnam City O 7 at Westmoore

O O O N

15 21 29 5

Lawton at Edmond Santa Fe U.S. Grant Mustang

DESTINY CHRISTIAN (IND.) (Rusty Stone) A 27 Lawton Christian S 3 SW Covenant S 10 at OKC Patriots S 17 at Windsor Hills S 24 Rejoice Christian S 30 at SW Christian O 8 Corn Bible O 15 at Community Chr. O 22 Gracemont O 29 Life Christian DIBBLE (A-5) (Charley North) S 3 Minco S 10 Bray-Doyle S 17 at Wilson S 24 at Wayne O 1 Waurika O 8 Maysville O 15 Elmore City O 21 at Rush Springs O 29 at Stratford N 5 Wynnewood DOUGLASS (4A-2) (Willis Alexander) S 2 at McGuinness S 11 Millwood S 17 at Star Spencer S 24 Tecumseh O 1 at Santa Fe South O 8 Cushing

O O O N

15 21 29 5

at McLoud at Harrah Glenpool Cleveland

E EDMOND MEMORIAL (6A-1) (Justin Merideth) S 3 Edmond Santa Fe S 10 Stillwater S 17 at Edmond North S 24 Putnam North O 1 at Moore O 7 Choctaw O 15 at Lawton Eisenhower O 21 at Midwest City O 28 Norman North N 5 at Yukon EDMOND NORTH (6A-2) (Jeremy Dombek) S 2 Southmoore S 10 at Choctaw S 17 Edmond Memorial S 23 Del City O 1 at Mustang O 7 at Putnam City O 15 Westmoore O 21 at Lawton O 29 Edmond Santa Fe N 4 at U.S. Grant EDMOND SANTA FE (6A-2) (Bruce Gowen) S 3 at Edmond Memorial S 9 Yukon S 17 at Midwest City

S O O O O O N

24 1 8 15 21 29 5

at Westmoore Lawton Mustang at U.S. Grant Del City at Edmond North Putnam City

EL RENO (5A-1) (Tom Cobble) S 3 Woodward S 10 at Chickasha S 17 at Elk City S 24 Noble O 1 at Carl Albert O 8 Deer Creek O 15 at Ada O 22 at Guthrie O 29 Southeast N 5 Western Heights

G GUTHRIE (5A-1) (Rafe Watkins) S 3 Duncan S 10 Ponca City S 17 at Enid S 24 Deer Creek O 1 at Ada O 8 Noble O 15 at Carl Albert O 22 El Reno O 29 at Western Heights N 5 at Southeast

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SCHEDULES H HARRAH (4A-2) (Greg Willis) S 3 Western Heights S 10 at Piedmont S 17 at Chandler S 24 Cushing O 1 at McLoud O 8 Tecumseh O 15 at Santa Fe South O 21 Douglass O 29 at Cleveland N 5 Glenpool HENNESSEY (2A-1) (Shannon Watford) S 3 at Northeast S 10 Jones S 17 Kingfisher S 24 Perry O 1 at Alva O 8 Chisholm O 15 at Oklahoma Christian O 21 at Tonkawa O 29 Watonga N 5 at Centennial HERITAGE HALL (3A-3) (Andy Bogert) S 2 at Casady S 10 Clinton S 17 at Davis S 23 at Centennial O 1 Tulsa NOAH O 8 Newcastle O 14 John Marshall O 21 SeeWorth Aca. O 29 at Bethany N 5 Kingfisher

J JOHN MARSHALL (3A-3) (Bruce Troxell) S 3 Northwest S 10 Cache S 17 at Crooked Oak S 23 Bethany O 1 Kingfisher O 8 at Centennial O 14 at Heritage Hall O 22 Newcastle O 29 at Weatherford N 5 SeeWorth Aca. JONES (2A-2) (Dave Martin) S 3 Perkins S 10 at Hennessey S 17 St. Mary S 24 at Chr. Heritage O 1 at Morris O 8 Millwood O 15 at Lexington O 21 Luther O 29 at Crooked Oak N 5 Northeast

K KINGFISHER (3A-3) (Jeff Myers) S 3 Watonga S 10 Chandler S 17 at Hennessey S 24 Newcastle O 1 at John Marshall O 8 SeeWorth Aca.

O O O N

15 21 29 5

at Bethany Bridge Creek Centennial at Heritage Hall

L LEXINGTON (2A-2) (Waymon Scott) S 3 Sulphur S 10 Little Axe (at Noble) S 17 Purcell S 24 Northeast O 1 at Crooked Oak O 8 at Luther O 15 Jones O 21 at Chr. Heritage O 29 at Meeker N 5 Millwood LIFE CHRISTIAN (IND.) (Loy Hill) A 27 at Boulevard Chr. S 3 at Eagle Point S 10 at Windsor Hills S 17 Lawton Christian S 24 at Riverfield O 2 SW Christian O 8 Rejoice Christian O 15 OKC Patriots O 21 Community Chr. O 29 at Destiny Christian LITTLE AXE (3A-4) (Tony Smith) S 3 Santa Fe South (at Noble) S 10 Lexington (at Noble) S 17 at Bridge Creek S 24 at Bristow O 1 Perkins O 8 at Bethel

O O O N

15 22 29 5

at Okmulgee at Star Spencer Prague Chandler

LUTHER (2A-2) (Scott O’Hara) S 3 Wellston S 10 at St. Mary S 17 Cashion S 24 Crooked Oak O 1 at Millwood O 8 Lexington O 14 at Northeast O 21 at Jones O 29 Chr. Heritage N 5 at Stroud

M MACOMB (B-2) (Tommy Price) S 3 at Carney S 10 at Bowlegs S 17 Cyril S 24 at Sasakwa O 1 Davenport O 8 at Central Marlow O 14 Paoli O 21 at Okla. Christian Aca. O 29 Fox N 5 at Alex MCGUINNESS (4A-1) (Kenny Young) S 2 Douglass S 10 Tulsa Kelley S 17 at Millwood S 24 Clinton O 1 at Woodward

O O O O N

8 15 21 29 5

Elk City at Elgin at Piedmont Cache at Guymon

MCLOUD (4A-2) (Eric Cardin) S 3 at Bethel S 10 at Perkins S 17 Seminole S 24 at Glenpool O 1 Harrah O 8 at Cleveland O 15 Douglass O 21 at Santa Fe South O 29 Tecumseh N 5 Cushing MEEKER (2A-5) (Mike Hedge) S 3 at Prague S 10 Konawa S 17 Wellston S 24 at Haskell O 1 Okemah O 8 at Stroud O 15 Morris O 21 at Mounds O 29 Lexington N 5 Holdenville MIDWEST CITY (6A-1) (Steve Huff) S 3 Del City S 10 at Enid S 17 Edmond Santa Fe S 24 Yukon O 1 at Putnam North O 8 Moore O 15 at Choctaw O 21 Edmond Memorial O 29 at Lawton Eisenhower N 5 at Norman North

MILLWOOD (2A-2) (Tony Henry) S 2 Star Spencer S 11 at Douglass S 17 McGuinness S 24 at Alva O 1 Luther O 8 at Jones O 15 Chr. Heritage O 21 Crooked Oak O 28 at Northeast N 5 at Lexington MINCO (A-2) (Clint Warren) S 3 at Dibble S 10 at Wayne S 17 Apache S 24 Wellston O 1 at Hinton O 8 Pioneer O 15 at Crescent O 21 Cashion O 29 at Okeene N 5 Burns Flat-Dill City MOORE (6A-1) (Scott Myers) S 3 Westmoore S 10 at Norman S 17 at Southmoore S 24 at Choctaw O 1 Edmond Memorial O 8 at Midwest City O 14 Norman North O 21 at Yukon O 29 Putnam North N 4 Lawton Eisenhower

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SCHEDULES MUSTANG (6A-2) (Ty Prestidge) S 3 at Yukon S 10 Putnam North S 17 at Bixby S 24 at Lawton O 1 Edmond North O 8 at Edmond Santa Fe O 15 Putnam City O 22 at U.S. Grant O 29 Westmoore N 5 at Del City

N NEWCASTLE (3A-3) (Keith Bolles) S 3 at Pauls Valley S 10 at Tuttle S 17 Blanchard S 24 at Kingfisher O 1 Centennial O 8 at Heritage Hall O 15 Tulsa NOAH O 22 at John Marshall O 29 SeeWorth Aca. N 5 Bethany NOBLE (5A-1) (Steve Barrett) S 3 Tecumseh S 10 at Duncan S 17 Chickasha S 24 at El Reno O 1 Western Heights O 8 at Guthrie O 15 Southeast O 21 Deer Creek O 29 at Ada N 5 at Carl Albert NORMAN (6A-3) (Greg Nation) S 2 Norman North S 10 Moore S 17 at Del City S 24 at Sapulpa S 30 Shawnee O 8 at Southmoore O 15 Putnam West O 21 at Broken Arrow O 29 Muskogee N 5 at Jenks NORMAN NORTH (6A-1) (Lance Manning) S 2 at Norman S 9 Del City S 16 at Westmoore S 24 Lawton Eisenhower O 1 at Yukon O 8 Putnam North O 14 at Moore O 21 Choctaw O 28 at Edmond Memorial N 5 Midwest City NORTHEAST (2A-2) (Tim Thomas) S 3 Hennessey S 9 at Northwest S 17 at Riverside S 24 at Lexington O 1 Chr. Heritage O 8 at Crooked Oak O 14 Luther O 22 at Oklahoma Christian O 28 Millwood N 5 at Jones

NORTHWEST (5A-2) (Anthony Robinson) S 3 at John Marshall S 9 Northeast S 17 Centennial S 24 Altus O 1 at Ardmore O 8 Duncan O 15 at Chickasha O 21 Capitol Hill O 29 at Durant N 4 at Lawton MacArthur

O OKLA. CHRISTIAN ACA. (B-2) (Keith Lough) S 3 OKC Patriots S 10 at Davenport S 17 Central Marlow S 24 at Paoli O 1 Bowlegs O 8 Fox O 14 at Alex O 21 Macomb O 29 at Cyril N 5 Sasakwa OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN (2A-1) (Derek Turner) S 3 Metro Christian S 10 at Casady S 17 Chr. Heritage S 24 at Chisholm O 1 Watonga O 8 at Perry O 15 Hennessey O 22 Northeast O 29 Alva N 5 at Tonkawa OKC PATRIOTS (IND.) (Jon Sikes) S 3 at Okla. Christian Aca. S 10 Destiny Christian S 17 Rejoice Christian S 24 at Community Chr. O 1 at Lighthouse Chr. O 8 at SW Christian O 15 at Life Christian O 22 Open O 29 at Gracemont N 5 Dallas HSAA

P PAULS VALLEY (3A-2) (Kevin Foster) S 3 Newcastle S 10 Bethany S 17 at Lindsay S 24 at Plainview O 1 at Blanchard O 8 Dickson O 15 Purcell O 21 at Lone Grove O 29 at Sulphur N 5 Madill PIEDMONT (4A-1) (Rob Green) S 3 Deer Creek S 10 Harrah S 17 at Western Heights S 24 Elgin O 1 at Clinton O 8 Woodward O 15 at Elk City O 21 McGuinness O 29 at Guymon N 5 at Cache

PURCELL (3A-2) (Mike Wilson) S 3 Lindsay S 10 at Washington S 17 at Lexington S 24 Sulphur O 1 Madill O 8 at Plainview O 15 at Pauls Valley O 21 Dickson O 28 Mustang JV N 5 at Lone Grove

SHAWNEE (6A-3) (Billy Brown) S 3 Bartlesville S 10 Deer Creek S 17 at Ponca City S 24 Jenks S 30 at Norman O 8 at Putnam West O 15 Muskogee O 21 at Sapulpa O 29 Southmoore N 5 at Broken Arrow

PUTNAM CITY (6A-2) (John Wofford) S 3 at Putnam North S 10 at Putnam West S 16 Choctaw S 23 U.S. Grant O 1 at Del City O 7 Edmond North O 15 at Mustang O 22 at Westmoore O 29 Lawton N 5 at Edmond Santa Fe

SOUTHEAST (5A-1) (Michael Branch) S 3 U.S. Grant S 9 Star Spencer S 17 at Capitol Hill S 24 Ada O 1 at Deer Creek O 7 Carl Albert O 15 at Noble O 21 Western Heights O 29 at El Reno N 5 Guthrie

PUTNAM NORTH (6A-1) (Bob Wilson) S 3 Putnam City S 10 at Mustang S 17 at Putnam West S 24 at Edmond Memorial O 1 Midwest City O 8 at Norman North O 15 Yukon O 21 Lawton Eisenhower O 29 at Moore N 5 Choctaw

SOUTHMOORE (6A-3) (Chris Jensen) S 2 at Edmond North S 10 at Westmoore S 17 Moore S 24 at Muskogee S 30 Sapulpa O 8 Norman O 15 at Broken Arrow O 21 Jenks O 29 at Shawnee N 5 Putnam West

PUTNAM WEST (6A-3) (John Jensen) S 3 at Choctaw S 10 Putnam City S 17 Putnam North S 24 Broken Arrow O 1 at Jenks O 8 Shawnee O 15 at Norman O 21 at Muskogee O 28 Sapulpa N 5 at Southmoore

S SANTA FE SOUTH (4A-2) (Jerry Braziel) S 3 Little Axe (at Noble) S 10 Riverside S 17 SeeWorth Aca. S 24 at Cleveland O 1 Douglass O 8 at Glenpool O 15 Harrah O 21 McLoud O 29 at Cushing N 5 at Tecumseh SEEWORTH ACA. (3A-3) (Robert Walker) S 3 at Riverside S 10 at Community Chr. S 17 at Santa Fe South S 24 Open O 1 at Bethany O 8 at Kingfisher O 14 at Centennial O 21 at Heritage Hall O 29 at Newcastle N 5 at John Marshall

ST. MARY (2A-3) (Dal Nichols) S 3 Crooked Oak S 10 Luther S 17 at Jones S 24 at Washington O 1 Frederick O 8 at Lindsay O 15 Cordell O 21 Hobart O 29 at Comanche N 5 Walters STAR SPENCER (3A-4) (Terrell Love) S 2 at Millwood S 9 at Southeast S 17 Douglass S 24 Chandler O 1 Bristow O 8 at Perkins O 15 at Bethel O 22 Little Axe O 29 at Victory Christian N 5 at Prague SW CHRISTIAN (IND.) (Chuck Peot) A 27 Windsor Hills S 3 at Cherokee S 10 at Chetopa, Kan. S 17 Community Chr. S 24 Lawton Christian S 30 Destiny Christian O 2 at Life Christian O 8 OKC Patriots O 22 at Rejoice Christian O 29 Thackerville

SW COVENANT (C-3) (Bill Martin) S 3 at Destiny Christian S 10 at Waukomis S 17 Covington-Douglas S 24 at Coyle O 1 Carney O 8 at DC-Lamont O 15 Medford O 22 Open O 29 Rejoice Christian N 4 at Timberlake

T TECUMSEH (4A-2) (Greg George) S 3 at Noble S 10 Seminole S 17 at Deer Creek S 24 at Douglass O 1 Cleveland O 8 at Harrah O 15 Glenpool O 21 Cushing O 29 at McLoud N 5 Santa Fe South TUTTLE (3A-1) (Phil Koons) S 3 at Cache S 10 Newcastle S 17 Elgin S 24 at Bridge Creek O 1 Riverside O 8 at Blanchard O 15 Open O 21 at Weatherford O 29 Anadarko N 5 Marlow

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SCHEDULES U U.S. GRANT (6A-2) (Matt Miller) S 3 at Southeast S 10 Capitol Hill S 17 at Ada S 23 at Putnam City O 1 Westmoore O 7 at Lawton O 15 Edmond Santa Fe O 22 Mustang O 29 at Del City N 4 Edmond North

W WASHINGTON (2A-3) (Brad Beller) S 2 at Apache S 10 Purcell S 17 Bethany S 24 St. Mary O 1 at Walters O 8 at Comanche O 15 Frederick O 21 at Lindsay O 29 at Cordell N 5 Hobart

WAYNE (A-5) (Brandon Sharp) S 3 at Konawa S 10 Minco S 17 Empire S 24 Dibble O 1 at Maysville O 8 Elmore City O 15 at Rush Springs O 21 Stratford O 29 at Wynnewood N 5 at Ringling

WESTMOORE (6A-2) (Billy Langford) S 3 at Moore S 10 Southmoore S 16 Norman North S 24 Edmond Santa Fe O 1 at U.S. Grant O 7 Del City O 15 at Edmond North O 22 Putnam City O 29 at Mustang N 5 at Lawton

WELLSTON (A-2) (Lloyd Leep) S 3 at Luther S 10 Drumright S 17 at Meeker S 24 at Minco O 1 Carnegie O 8 Hinton O 15 at Pioneer O 21 Crescent O 29 at Cashion N 5 Okeene

WINDSOR HILLS (IND.) (Wes Randall) A 27 at SW Christian S 2 at OSD S 10 Life Christian S 17 Destiny Christian S 24 Eagle Point O 1 Boulevard Chr. O 8 Lawton Christian O 15 at Rejoice Christian O 22 Open O 29 at Community Chr.

WESTERN HTS. (5A-1) (Kevin Ball) S 3 at Harrah S 10 Tulsa Central S 17 Piedmont S 24 Carl Albert O 1 at Noble O 8 Ada O 15 at Deer Creek O 21 at Southeast O 29 Guthrie N 5 at El Reno

Y YUKON (6A-1) (Todd Wilson) S 3 Mustang S 9 at Edmond Santa Fe S 17 at Stillwater S 24 at Midwest City O 1 Norman North O 8 Lawton Eisenhower O 15 at Putnam North O 21 Moore O 29 at Choctaw N 5 Edmond Memorial

High school football TV schedule Cox Communications (Cox 3) and KSBI (Cox 7) are back once again to showcase some of the top high school football games this year. The stations are televising a combined 36 contests.

Week 1 Thursday, Sept. 2 — Douglass at McGuinness (Cox); Heritage Hall at Casady (KSBI) Friday, Sept. 3 — Bixby at Jenks (Cox); Clinton at Weatherford (KSBI) Week 2 Thursday, Sept. 9 — Yukon at Edmond Santa Fe (Cox); Del City at Norman North (KSBI) Friday, Sept. 10 — Jenks at Tulsa Union (Cox); Putnam City North at Mustang (KSBI) Week 3 Thursday, Sept. 16 — Tulsa Washington at Tulsa East Central (Cox); Norman North at Westmoore (KSBI)

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Friday, Sept. 17 — Mustang at Bixby (Cox); Edmond Santa Fe at Midwest City (KSBI) Week 4 Thursday, Sept. 23 — Del City at Edmond North (Cox) Friday, Sept. 24 — Claremore at Coweta (Cox); Newcastle at Kingfisher (KSBI) Week 5 Thursday, Sept. 30 — Sapulpa at Southmoore (Cox); Shawnee at Norman (KSBI) Friday, Oct. 1 — Midwest City at Putnam City North (Cox); Norman North at Yukon (KSBI) Week 6 Thursday, Oct. 7 — Tulsa NOAH at Bethany (Cox); Edmond North at Putnam City (KSBI) Friday, Oct. 8 — Cascia Hall at Berryhill (Cox); Norman at Southmoore (KSBI)

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Week 7

› Thursday, Oct. 14 — Norman North at Moore

(Cox) Friday, Oct. 15 — Guthrie at Carl Albert (Cox); Putnam City at Mustang (KSBI) Week 8 Thursday, Oct. 21 — Owasso at Bixby (Cox); Jenks at Southmoore (KSBI) Friday, Oct. 22 — TBA (Cox); El Reno at Guthrie (KSBI) Week 9 Thursday, Oct. 28 — Norman North at Edmond Memorial (Cox) Friday, Oct. 29 — Broken Arrow at Jenks (Cox); Muskogee at Norman (KSBI) Week 10 Thursday, Nov. 4 — Yukon at Edmond Memorial (Cox) Friday, Nov. 5 — TBA (Cox); Midwest City at Norman North (KSBI)

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