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Welcome On behalf of the Tulsa World, OKPrepsExtra.com, our partners and presenting sponsors, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2016-2017 All-World Awards.

Tonight we celebrate the best high school athletes in Northeast Oklahoma. These athletes surpassed their competition, broke new records and personal bests, and gave us all something to cheer about.

Tulsa World sports writers and editors met to discuss the award finalists for 20 sports award categories and 10 special awards categories. Nominations from coaches, teachers, community leaders, and fans were also considered.

The athletes being honored here tonight represent the best and the brightest. We will recognize outstanding athletes in 20 individual sports categories—from football to swimming—and for 10 distinct special awards. We’ll hear an inspiring keynote address from Steve Largent and our night will culminate by celebrating our Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Coach Allan Trimble.

We’d like to thank Steve Largent for accepting our invitation to speak tonight. Largent is an NFL Hall of Famer, college All-American, and eight-year member of the United States House of Representatives. We’re excited to welcome him to the All-World Awards.

This event would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors. It is with their support that we are able to offer every winning athlete a scholarship. Scholarships vary by award and range from $500-$2,000. Thank you to all of our sponsors.

We hope that you will enjoy the inaugural All-World Awards!

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2017 All-World Awards Schedule 5:00 p.m. Photo Booth | Athlete Interviews | VIP Reception with Steve Largent 6:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony Starts & Dinner is Served Welcome by Bill Masterson Jr. President & Publisher of Tulsa World Media Company Presentation of Sports Awards Keynote Address and Q & A with Steve Largent Presentation of Special Awards Closing Remarks

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Steve Largent Athlete | NFL Hall of Famer | Former U.S. Congressman Largent’s Oklahoma roots spring-boarded him to one of the greatest careers in NFL history. Largent was a college All-American at the University of Tulsa, a record-setting receiver with the Seattle Seahawks and an eight-year member of the United States House of Representatives. In 1995, Largent was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Largent moved back to his hometown in early 2015 and currently serves on the University of Tulsa’s Board of Trustees.

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Mika Ramos Bishop Kelley High School Entering the Class 5A state tournament at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club in Oklahoma City, Ramos never expected to win an individual state championship. Instead, she won it by five strokes — as a freshman. Ramos also claimed medalist honors at the Skiatook Invitational and Class 5A state preview tournament.

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Owasso High School As a junior, Belmear was instrumental in leading Owasso to its second straight state championship. At the Class 6A state tournament at Ponca City Country Club, Belmear finished third individually while her team motored to a 21-stroke cushion en route to the title. Belmear claimed two regular-season tournament titles this season: the Coweta tournament (Indian Springs) and Bartlesville tournament (Adams Golf Course). She also won the 6A regional at Broken Arrow Golf and Athletic Club.

Rejoice Christian School Towers came up three shots short of a state championship in 2016.

The sophomore didn’t let it slip away this year. After an openinground 75, Towers followed with another 75 and won the Class 3A state championship at Cherokee Springs Golf Club in Tahlequah by five strokes.

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matt braley Cascia Hall Preparatory School Braley capped his junior campaign with a tie for third place at the Class 4A state tournament at Lake Hefner North Golf Course in Oklahoma City. Last year he was the state medalist. Braley captured a 4A regional championship and tied for first place at the Broken Arrow Invitational before losing in a playoff.

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Charles Page High School At the Class 6A state tournament at the Golf Club of Edmond, Griggs placed second behind Edmond North’s Austin Eckroat. The junior won the Sand Springs Invitational, the Frontier Conference individual title and the 6A state preview tournament.

Owasso High School The junior posted a 71.7 stroke average and never shot higher than 76.

He placed fourth at the 6A state tournament. A transfer from Rejoice Christian, he won medalist honors at the Broken Arrow Invitational, the Edmond North tournament and the Class 6A regional tournament at Bailey Ranch Golf Course in Owasso.

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Rylie Boone Owasso High School The Edison transfer and Oklahoma commit batted .533 with 65 hits, 54 runs, 29 runs batted in and 22 extra-base hits. She mixed in 19 stolen bases to go along with a .584 on-base percentage and a .795 slugging percentage. While pitching, the sophmore was 9-1 with a 1.13 ERA. “Rylie is an absolute competitor,” Owasso coach Shane Eicher said. “She will do whatever is asked or needed of her. She was also a team player, always cheering on her teammates and pushing them to do better.”

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Olivia Rains

Charles Page High School Pennington hit .543 during her senior campaign and was on base 64.7 percent of the time. The Oklahoma State signee scored 45 runs, drove in 38 runs and had 19 doubles and 10 home runs. In the field, Pennington had a .963 fielding percentage. She was 6-0 pitching with a 1.41 ERA and 29 strikeouts. “What an opportunity for me to have had the chance to coach and teach a kid like Sydney,” Sand Springs coach Shelli Brown said. “She’s the type of kid that makes coaching fun and rewarding.”

Pryor High School As a sophomore, Rains’ dominance was well-rounded. She smashed a solo home run in the first inning of the 5A state title game that gave her team a lead it would not relinquish en route to Pryor’s first state softball title since 1987. Rains finished the season with a .393 batting average, 27 runs, 48 hits, 19 extra-base hits and 24 RBIs. On the mound, she went 30-10 with a 1.05 ERA and 293 strikeouts in 235 innings.

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Sponsored by: Ryan Vilade Stillwater High School Batted .405 with seven home runs as a senior. Has signed with Oklahoma State and in June was a second-round selection (48th overall pick) in the MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies. Moved to Stillwater as a senior after playing his first three varsity seasons in Frisco, Texas. Rubbed elbows with future big leaguers while his dad coached the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders the past four years. Won a home run derby at the Under Armour All-American game in Chicago’s Wrigley Field last summer. Also part of the USA Baseball’s U18 gold-medal team in Mexico.

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Brody Gibson

Jacob Bailey

Metro Christian Academy Along with his hitting and work behind the plate, Gibson went 9-2 on the mound, leading the Patriots to their second state title. He pitched a three-hitter in the 3A semifinals and drove in the first two runs in a 4-0 win over Verdigris in the title game. The Oral Roberts signee had only four errors at catcher and struck out 79 in 58 innings and pitched two one-hitters as a senior. Gibson was named the Pinnacle Conference player of the year.

Berryhill High School Batted career-best .434 with six homers, 46 RBIs as a senior, leading the Chiefs’ to their second consecutive Class 4A semifinal.

Backbone of a program that won 119 games over four seasons, going 22-4 on the mound. Had 98 strikeouts as a senior, 127 as a junior and more than 300 over four seasons. Also quarterbacked Chiefs’ 12-1 state-quarterfinal football team, accounting for 51 TDs. Signed with Seminole (Oklahoma) State.

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Claremore High School Four-year starter made sensational defensive plays and had his best season at the plate, helping lead a 5A runner-up finish. Drove in the go-ahead run in each of the Zebras’ final three playoff wins.

Had a walkoff homer in the regional final. Totaled 91 hits and 78 RBIs over four seasons. District 5A-4 player of the year. Signed with Oklahoma Wesleyan.

Jenks High School Powerful 6-foot-4 right-hander’s career began as a freshman with a relief win over Union in the 6A regional final. Went on to a 20-7 varsity record with 226 career strikeouts. Worked to perfect his control and had his best year as a senior, striking out 96 and allowing only 11 walks and eight earned runs in 56 innings. Hit nine homers as a senior and 17 over three seasons. Two-year starter at receiver in football and part of two 6A Division I championship teams. Had 14 TD receptions over his final two seasons. Signed with Oklahoma State.

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Sponsored by: Emily Giovannetti Bartlesville High School The junior won 6A state championships in both the 200-yard freestyle and 500 free. She also anchored the victorious 200 freestyle relay and swam the second leg of the triumphant 400 free relay, as Bartlesville broke its own state record from the year before. She helped Bartlesville roll to a third consecutive state championship.

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Isabelle Packard

Kate Steward

Metro Christian Academy After winning 5A state championships last year in the 200 and 500 freestyle, not to mention the 200 freestyle relay, the sophomore delivered again this season. After prevailing in those same events again at the East Regional, Packard dominated the 500 freestyle at the state meet, winning by more than 10 seconds and placed second in the 200 free. She also anchored the triumphant 200 freestyle relay, as the Patriots set a state record.

Bartlesville High School Last year’s Tulsa World swimmer of the year won every race she entered this season. In helping Bartlesville claim its third straight 6A state title (each year she’s been on the team), Steward won her third consecutive individual title in the 100 breaststroke, missing her own state record from last season by .01 second. She also won the 200 individual medley, anchored the victorious 400 free relay that broke its own state record and swam on the state-winning 200 medley relay.

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Sponsored by: Jack Callan Bishop Kelley High School The freshman was initially a little overshadowed by his older brother, Patrick, but Jack Callan quickly made a name for himself, putting together an impressive season that was capped by two individual Class 5A state championships in the 200-yard freestyle and 500 freestyle. He also swam the opening leg for state title-winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays. The Comets set a state record in the 400 free.

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Bishop Kelley High School As a junior, he didn’t lose an individual race. He won 5A state championship events in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 butterfly, setting state records in both; and they weren’t even his usual events. He already owned 5A state records in the 200 and 500 freestyle, races he won at last year’s state meet. He also anchored state title-winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays, with the Comets setting a 400 state record.

Bartlesville High School After winning the 6A state championship in the 100 breaststroke last year, Keesling returned to not only claim the 100 breast title again this year, but also set a state record in the event, breaking a mark that had stood since 1994. He won the East Regional and took second at state in the 200 IM. He also swam the third leg of the Bruins’ championship 400 freestyle relay.

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Tyrzah Stinson Union High School The senior won the 6A state title in both the discus (149-7) and shot put (41-2¼). Her discus throw was the best in the state this spring. In 2016, Stinson was a state runner-up in the discus and took fifth in the shot put. “Tyrzah is always the first one at practice every day ready to work on her technique and get better every week,” said Union co-head coach Jana Patterson.

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Cheyenne Walden

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Charles Page High School The Oklahoma State signee completed one of the most accomplished careers for a distance runner with two more state titles. Walden won the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at the 6A meet and claimed her eighth and ninth state championships (including her four cross country titles). Walden won her third consecutive crown in the 3,200 and repeated in the 1,600 with a state-meet record (4:57.07). She also held the season’s fastest time in the 3,200 (10:48.23).

Bixby High School The Spartan junior won 6A state titles in the 100- (11.57) and 200-meter (24.21) races. Presley, who placed at state each of the last two years at Booker T. Washington, did not lose a race in the 100 this spring and was topped only once in the 200. Presley’s state final time of 11.57 seconds was the fastest in Oklahoma this season.

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Keviyon Cooper Union High School The junior helped key the Redskins’ run to the 6A team title, the program’s first since winning consecutive championships in 2008-09.

Cooper won the 400-meter race in 48.23 seconds and also ran the anchor leg on Union’s gold-medal winning 400, 800 and 1,600 relays.

“Keviyon has been a leader for us all season. He is a dream for a coach because he is so coachable and works hard every day,” Union co-head coach Jana Patterson said.

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Jenks High School The Trojan senior swept the distance events at the 6A state meet and nearly came away with a gold medal trifecta. Young won the 1,600 (4:19.31) and repeated as state champion in the 3,200 (9:12.51).

Young also finished second in the 800 race. Last fall, the University of Arkansas signee won the state title in cross country. “He’s a grinder. He’ll give you everything he has. I don’t think Arkansas knows what it’s getting,” Jenks coach Clif Mitchell said.

Berryhill High School The senior repeated as 4A state champion in the 1,600 meters (4:17.96) and won the 3,200 (9:28.78) for the second time in three seasons. He also helped Berryhill win a state title in the 3,200meter relay. Mazzei, also a two-time cross country state champion, finished his high school career with eight state championships. He will run track and cross country at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. “Daniel was a one-of-a-lifetime (runner) to coach,” Berryhill coach Clay Wyse said.

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Sponsored by: Ellie Gilbreath Regent Preparatory School of Oklahoma Only a sophomore, she has two state titles after winning by 12 seconds in 2016. In 2015, she won by 20 seconds. During her sophomore year, Gilbreath hauled in meet victories at regionals, Oklahoma Baptist, Cleveland and the Kellyville/Kiefer race. Her only non-top-three finish was a fourth-place showing at the Holland Hall meet. “Ellie is a special athlete,” Regent Prep coach Jeff Anderson said. “She has the raw speed of a track star, and the aerobic engine of a distance runner. She’s a fighter and a tireless worker.”

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Cheyenne Walden

Claremore High School The freshman won a meet at Claremore and won the pre-state meet in Edmond and the Metro Lakes Conference meet. Then, Nichols polished off her season with back-to-back titles at regionals and the state championship in Edmond. “It was great seeing her win state,” Claremore coach Eric Wiens said. “She worked extremely hard to reach her goal. She was a very big part of the team, and she helped solidify our team …”

Charles Page High School Becoming the fifth female four-time state champion in Oklahoma history, Walden rolled to a Class 6A championship in her final high school meet at 17:55.6, 40.8 seconds better than her closest competitor. The Oklahoma State signee racked up five other victories.

“It was pretty much a perfect way to end such a wonderful high school career,” Sand Springs coach Chris Corbin said.

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Sponsored by: Daniel Mazzei Berryhill High School Sallisaw’s Zach Black kept Mazzei from a state championship in Class 4A in 2015, but Mazzei made sure there would be no one between him and a title in 2016. And he made it look easy. Mazzei capped his senior year with a 15:33 run in the 5K competition. That time was good enough for a 29-second cushion en route to victory. “I felt blessed to win a state championship,” Mazzei said. “I was extremely fortunate that my hard work was blessed by heaven’s favor.” He also picked up meet victories at Edison, Oklahoma Baptist and a 4A regional race.

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Bartlesville High School Finishing four seconds behind Jenks’ Matt Young for the individual title in Class 6A kept Williams from a championship, but he led the Bruins to their first team state title. Williams picked up an individual victory at the Bartlesville meet, and he finished as runner-up at the Edison, OSU Jamboree, Frontier Valley Conference and 6A regional meets. “Henry is a model citizen and an extremely hard worker,” Bartlesville coach David Ayres said.

Jenks High School The senior won the 6A state title by four seconds after placing second in 2015. “It was an incredible experience winning my first state title,” said Young, who also posted individual wins at Holland Hall and 6A regional meets. “It was incredibly special to hear the crowd as I finished, along with my family and teammates cheering me on.”

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Andie Williams Jenks High School In her first year of varsity tennis, the sophomore went 26-0 and won the 6A No. 1 singles state title. Williams twice defeated two-time state champion Erin Epperson, the latter in the state finals. Her coach Ron Acebo says Williams has a “laser-like focus on winning every point.�

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Bishop Kelley High School Jack battled back from wrist surgery last summer to conclude her career with a second straight state championship, rallying from a set down to defeat Ryan Thompson of OKC Heritage Hall in the final.

Jack went 16-0 this season and won the 5A No. 1 singles title. She was an All-State selection and will continue her tennis career in the fall at Western Michigan.

Cascia Hall Preparatory School The senior made history this season when she became the first Cascia Hall player to be part of four team state championships. Miley finished her high school career by teaming up with her sister, Reagan, to win the 4A No. 1 doubles state title. Miley, a 4.0 student, also was an AllState selection.

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Sponsored by: Gabriel Willbourn Jenks High School The Trojan sophomore went unbeaten in 23 matches to capture the 6A No. 1 singles state title, rallying from a set down to defeat Michael Grunsted of Norman in the state final. Willbourn claimed titles on his home court at Jenks, along with Ponca City and Metro D1 tournaments during his perfect season. “Relentless. He does not concede any point,” Jenks coach Ron Acebo said of Willbourn.

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Bishop Kelley High School The Comet senior capped his standout career with his first state championship and was an All-State selection. Roman posted a 22-5 record and won the crown at No. 1 singles in 5A. He placed four times at state for Bishop Kelley. “Darryl has been the best player on our team for four years,” said Bishop Kelley coach Tyler Bell. “He is an excellent student, and he played his very best tennis at the state tournament when it mattered the most.”

Holland Hall As a sophomore, Atherton won all 14 of his matches at 4A No. 1 singles, including a dominating win over Logan Orr of Oklahoma Bible in the state title match. He also helped the Dutch claim the team title in its first year in the OSSAA. Atherton’s perfect season included wins over state placers in both 5A and 6A.

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Mia Bledsoe Broken Arrow High School As a senior, Bledsoe helped Broken Arrow roll to another trip to the 6A state tournament. At 5-foot-11, the explosive senior came up with 455 kills on 965 attacks, and she also had 34 blocks and 242 digs.

She also mixed in 50 aces in the Tigers’ serving game. “Mia is the strongest hitter I have ever coached,” Broken Arrow coach Ian Bullen said. “She is also one of the most talented players I have ever seen.”

Bledsoe will continue her volleyball career at Pittsburg State.

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Charles Page High School The Ohio State commit put Sand Springs on her back all season en route to a 23-13 record. Along the way, the junior had 491 kills, 114 blocks and 50 aces. She also added 246 digs for good measure. “Gloria is one of the hardest-working people I have ever met,” Sand Springs coach Janna Green said. “Watching her grow as a player for the past three years has been so awesome. She is a one-of-a-kind player.”

Jenks High School The Oral Roberts signee, at 5-foot-5, spearheaded Jenks’ defensive efforts with 549 digs as a senior. “Sarah is small but mighty,” Jenks coach Tanna Smith said. “We have loved her spunk and drive to accomplish all things in school and in volleyball. Her work ethic year round in the gym has been an example to the program. She has pinpoint drive to accomplish her goals, and going to her first choice of schools is a testament to that, and that’s not an easy task to accomplish for a defender.”

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Sponsored by: BJ Bradbury Adair High School Pittsburg State signee completed 175-of-261 passes (67 percent) for 3,016 yards and 41 TDs with only three interceptions to lead the Warriors to the Class 2A semifinals in 2016. Senior also rushed for 422 yards and nine TDs. On defense, had 68 tackles, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a free safety. Scored on a fumble and interception return. Averaged 36 yards on 12 punts.

Accounted for 12,253 yards and 194 TDs in his career.

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Union High School Rushed for 2,018 yards and 28 touchdowns to help propel the Redskins to the Class 6AI state title. Scored 10 TDs and had 568 rushing yards in three playoff games. Set a MidFirst Backyard Bowl record with 270 rushing yards against Jenks. Rushed for 242 yards and seven TDs against Owasso. Carried 34 times for 232 yards and three TDs against Norman North in the state final.

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Bixby High School Completed 243-of-384 passes (63 percent) for 3,049 yards and 39 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. Surpassed 3,000 passing yards for the third consecutive year en route to his third 6AII state title.

Passed for six TDs against Ponca City. In his career, he completed 675-of-1,117 passes for 9,399 yards and 92 TDs. Will play baseball at Oklahoma State next year.

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Lincoln Christian School The junior and TU signee, produced 3,560 all-purpose yards and 46 TDs. Rushed for 2,366 yards and 37 TDs. Caught 40 passes for 730 yards and eight TDs. In consecutive weeks, he scored six, seven and eight touchdowns. Rushed for 425 yards against Jay and 401 total yards against Inola. On defense, had 68 tackles.

Wagoner High School Accounted for 3,667 yards and 43 TDs to lead the Bulldogs to their third consecutive 4A state title and a second consecutive 14-0 record. Won his last 37 games as Wagoner’s QB. Completed 115of-172 passes (67 percent) for 1,976 yards and 22 TDs. Had 162 carries for 1,691 yards and 21 TDs. Rushed for 300 yards against Cascia Hall in the semifinals. Will play football at Oklahoma State next year. Also an All-World wrestling finalist.

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Sponsored by: Tre Brown Union High School The Oklahoma football signee had 26 tackles as teams rarely threw in his direction. Produced seven tackles and an interception against Southmoore. On offense, had 14 catches for 244 yards and three TDs, including a 53-yarder in the Class 6AI final against Norman North. Also had a 52-yard punt return in that game. Returned a kickoff 99 yards for a momentum-changing TD in the semifinals against Jenks. Selected for the Under Armour Game.

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Jenks High School The Arkansas football signee returned three of four interceptions for touchdowns in eight games as his season was interrupted by thumb surgery. On offense, had 734 rushing yards and 10 TDs, including the winner on a 7-yard run with 1:14 left against Union in the MidFirst Backyard Bowl. Scored on a 91-yard kickoff return against Union in the 6AI semifinals. Had 22 tackles as he was the lone returning defensive starter for the Trojans, who went 11-1.

Collinsville High School Had 115 tackles and four sacks to help the Cardinals reach the 5A quarterfinals. Came up with four takeaways. OU football signee caught 12 passes for 259 yards and five TDs. Career totals of 476 tackles, 11 sacks, scored on three of his eight takeaways plus nine of his 17 catches were TDs. Selected for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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Oologah High School Produced 152 tackles and 17 sacks to help the Mustangs reach the 4A final for the third consecutive year. Posted career totals of 439 tackles and a school-record 52 sacks. Recorded 31 tackles in two games against 4A state champion Wagoner. Collected 15 tackles against Clinton in the semifinals. Registered a sack in 11 of his 14 games. Also an All-World wrestling finalist. An OSU signee.

Bixby High School Led the 6AII champion Spartans’ defense with 192 tackles, including 106 solo and nine sacks. Also had 17 quarterback hurries, five fumble recoveries and an interception. Had 20 tackles and three sacks in a win over Booker T. Washington. Also recorded 20 tackles against Lawton in the state final. Recorded a seasonhigh 26 tackles against Sand Springs in the regular-season finale.

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Ja’Mee Asberry East Central High School Jet-quick junior led her team to a gold ball and was MVP of the 5A state tournament, scoring 64 points in three games. Had 23 of her 25 points in the second half of the championship game. MVP of the Green Country Conference. Averaged 21 points this season with 93 3-pointers. Prized for her explosiveness in the open court and ability to get to the rim. Rated a four-star prospect and No. 53 nationally in the 2017-18 class by ESPN HoopGurlz rankings. Committed to Oklahoma State.

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Holland Hall Powerful 6-foot sophomore led the Dutch to the Southwest Preparatory Conference title as a freshman and into the 3A state tournament this season. Led Tulsa-area scorers with 23.3 points per game and averaged 9.3 rebounds. MVP of the Pinnacle Conference and Jenks/ Union Invitational. Shot 41.1 percent from the 3-point line over her first two seasons. Offers from Oklahoma State, Arizona, Tulsa and ORU, among others.

Glencoe High School Part of a famed small-school basketball family. Scored 2,744 career points, fifth in the Oklahoma 5-on-5 era. Shot 49.4 percent from 3-point range as a senior and carried a 23.1-point career scoring average. Made 251 career 3-pointers. Led Glencoe to state three times.

As a senior, basketball helped her cope with grief over her mom’s passing. Scored a career-high 44 vs. Frontier and had 145 points in a four-game stretch. Signed with Seward County (Kansas) CC.

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Adair High School Oral Roberts signee and four-year starter set a school record in the 5-on5 era with 2,304 career points. Averaged 22.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and three steals as a senior. Part of a state runner-up team as a freshman and state semifinal teams the past three years. Totaled 856 career rebounds.

Scored a career-high 50 vs. Vinita. All-time scoring leader in the Tournament of Champions with 190 points in three appearances (2013, ’14, ’16).

Collinsville High School Arizona signee battled double- and triple-coverage for four seasons, leading teams with a combined 88-20 record and four 5A regional titles. Had a career scoring average of 17.2 points and set school career records for points (1,851), rebounds (906) and blocked shots (454). Blocked 137 shots as a junior and had 100 or more in each of her four seasons. A four-time Metro Lakes Conference MVP.

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Ethan Chargois Union High School SMU signee averaged nine rebounds and 2.9 assists for the Redskins, who were 27-1 and reached the 6A semifinals. Selected co-MVP in the Tournament of Champions. Had 22 points and 12 rebounds against 6A champion Edmond North in the TofC final. Named the Jenks/Union Invitational’s most valuable player for the second consecutive year as he had 31 points against Edmond Santa Fe in the title game. Shot 56 percent from the field. Career totals: 91 games, 1,218 points, 663 rebounds, 193 assists, 191 blocked shots, 84 steals.

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Central High School SMU signee led the Braves to the 4A semifinals in their third consecutive state tournament appearance. Was the Tournament of Champions’ top scorer with 101 points — the most by a Tulsa Public Schools athlete in the TPS-conducted event’s 52 years. Led the TofC in steals with 12 and was third in rebounds with 28. For the season, averaged 7.2 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 3.4 assists. Career totals: 101 games, 2,388 points, 647 rebounds, 361 steals, 328 assists.

Memorial High School Milwaukee signee scored 80 points in three state tournament games to spark the Chargers to the 5A title. Was the state tournament MVP. Set a Memorial season record with 694 points.

Had 43 points in a win over McLain. Shot 58 percent overall from the field, including 51 percent on 3-pointers and 83 percent on free throws. Also averaged 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Had 1,752 career points. Career totals: 84 games, 1,752 points, 298 rebounds, 278 assists, 107 steals.

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Claremore High School Led the Zebras to a 26-3 record and their first state title game. Had 34 points, including the last-second winning basket in an 83-82 overtime victory over Midwest City Carl Albert in the 5A semifinals.

Shot 58 percent on 2-pointers, 44 percent on 3s and 77 percent on free throws. Averaged 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals.

Career totals: 1,613 points, 555 rebounds, 378 assists, 112 steals.

Verdigris High School Rogers State signee averaged 9.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.2 steals to lead the Cardinals to a 20-8 record and a 3A regional title. Scored 87 points in the Cardinals’ three playoff wins. Shot 53 percent from the field, 36 percent on 3s and 90 percent on free throws. Scored 41 points in a regular-season win over Metro Christian. Career totals: 117 games, 2,127 points, 945 rebounds, 273 assists, 164 steals.

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Sponsored by: Daton Fix Charles Page High School The Oklahoma State signee capped off a historic high school career with another virtuoso performance at the 6A state tournament. He won all three of his matches at 132 pounds by pins to claim his fourth consecutive state title and finished the season 47-0, completing an undefeated high school career at 168-0 — becoming one of just five Oklahoma wrestlers to go unbeaten and win four state titles.

Fix helped the Sandites win their first-ever dual state title and their first overall state title since 1971.

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Oologah High School The Oklahoma State football signee pinned his opponent in the 220-pound final in just 20 seconds to claim his third straight 4A state championship and complete an undefeated season in which he wasn’t taken down once by any opponent. Included in his 23-0 record were wins over both the 5A and 6A state champions (Bishop Kelley’s Matt Smith and Skylar Haynes of Broken Arrow). He also is an All-World football finalist.

Wagoner High School The Oklahoma State football signee completed his high school wrestling days with an undefeated season and a 4A state championship. After pinning two of his three opponents in winning the 4A East Regional, Rodriguez pinned two of three at the state tournament to finish 27-0 this season, and claimed his second straight title by taking down West Regional champion Tanner Hawkins of Weatherford in 5:04 in the 195-pound final. He also is an All-World football finalist.

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Sponsored by: Maggie Ertl Bishop Kelley High School Ertl was a co-captain and the top offensive threat on a high-scoring Comets team that scored 62 goals over its final 10 games, all victories. She connected for 18 goals this season, including the first one in the Class 5A state final, helping Kelley defeat Claremore 3-1 to win the championship. After completing her high school career with 61 goals and 18 assists, the forward will play at Arkansas State next season.

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Union High School After leading the Redskins with 16 goals and 14 assists this season, the midfielder finished her high school career with a 68-2 overall team record, including the last three Class 6A state titles and a 36game winning streak from undefeated seasons in 2015 and ‘16. The Arkansas signee assisted on both goals in this year’s state final to lead 17-1 Union to a 2-0 victory over Norman North. “The heartbeat of our team,” said coach Brian Elliott, adding that he’s “never had a player like her.” Last month, Malham was the recipient of the Gatorade Award as the State’s female soccer player of the year.

Owasso High School One of just two returning starters from the 2016 team that reached the 6A state final, the midfielder scored 15 goals and had eight assists to help lead the Rams to a 16-2 record before falling in the state semifinals in a shootout. Team MVP three times, including this season, the Oral Roberts signee finished her high school career as Owasso’s all-time leading goal-scorer with 47.

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Sponsored by: Jared Day Broken Arrow High School The senior defender anchored the stingy Broken Arrow defense that surrendered just 14 goals all season and won its last 10 games by a combined margin of 36-5, with six shutouts. A team captain and leader, Day’s excellence on defense was a key reason why the Tigers went 17-2 and won the 6A state title. Day also chipped in offensively with seven goals and five assists. He has signed with Northeastern State.

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Fort Gibson High School With one backward flick of his heel, Leonard helped make history.

It was Leonard’s slick pass that set up teammate Grayson Ramey to be pulled down in the box for a penalty kick in overtime of the state final. Ramey converted to give Fort Gibson the Class 4A state title, the school’s first. But Leonard contributed so much more, scoring 30 goals and six assists to lead the Tigers to an 18-2 record. They won their final 16 by a combined score of 74-6.

Bishop Kelley High School The Creighton signee surrendered only four goals in 13 games against Class 5A competition this year, posting 12 shutouts overall and helping lead the Comets to a 16-3 record and the state championship. He was outstanding in the state final, making 10 saves, several of them spectacular, and even stepped up to score the game-winning goal on a free kick from 65 yards out midway through the second half. “Best goalie in the city, state and region, period,” said Kelley coach Phil Barkley. “Natural leader on and off the field, a fierce competitor who loves the game and works 24/7 to hone his craft.”

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Claremore High School After undergoing 17 surgeries and losing his dominant (right) arm from the elbow down due to a wakeboarding accident in the summer of 2015, he missed a full year of athletics and nearly a full year of school. He returned to wrestling, posted a record of 31-11 and finished third at 138 pounds in Class 5A. He also maintained a 4.0 GPA. After the wrestling season, he participated in spring football practice.

He is applying to the OSSAA for a hardship waiver to give him an extra year of eligibility that would allow him to continue his athletic career in wrestling and football during the upcoming school year.

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girls-scholar athlete of the year Stephanie Royer

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Union High School Royer, an All-State golf selection, is a National Merit finalist with a 5.283 GPA and ranked No. 1 academically in her senior class at Union. She was accepted to Yale, but will attend the University of Texas-Dallas. She is the founder of “Music & Me,” a non-profit that has enabled her to introduce classical instruments to more than 2,000 students served by Tulsa-area early childhood education centers for kids in need. Most of her programs teach the young participants the basics of piano and violin using cardboard cut-outs, then introduce the actual instruments. She plans to establish a “Music & Me” program in Dallas.

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boys-scholar athlete of the year seth boomer

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Collinsville High School Boomer, a standout in football, basketball and track, had a 4.0 GPA, was a class valedictorian and student council president. After leading the Cardinals to the Class 5A state title game in 2015, the quarterback threw for 2,096 yards and 22 touchdowns, helping them return to the playoffs last fall. Was the District 5A-4 most valuable player. In basketball, he averaged 20 points and six rebounds per game to lift the Cardinals to their first 5A regional championship.

In track, he finished third in 5A in the 300 hurdles.

Boomer signed to play football for the University of Tulsa.

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Jenks High School The All-State tennis selection helped Jenks win the Class 6A girls tennis title as she won the individual state championship at No. 2 singles. The team captain played No. 1 singles the previous three years helping Jenks win two previous state titles. She was recognized as a Jenks distinguished service graduate with more than 200 service hours. A National Merit Finalist, she was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools. She plans to attend Yale and walk on to the tennis team. She also organized a fundraising event for Jenks football coach Allan Trimble in his battle against ALS.

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East Central High School The 2017 Class 5A state title was Mack’s third in 12 East Central seasons, along with five runner-up finishes. He’s also guided the Cards to four Tournament of Champions titles. His overall record is 258-69. A former Edison High shooting guard and 1984 graduate, Mack said he’s always enjoyed working with kids. He started coaching by teaching his own nephews and realized he really liked it. Mack coached at the Claremore Optimist Club, Mabee Red Shield Boys and Girls Club and Lewis & Clark Middle School before joining East Central’s staff in 1998. He assisted on the Cards’ 2005 state runner-up team coached by Lauren Shoemaker and was elevated to head coach the following year.

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boys-coach of the year Scott harmon

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Hominy High School Harmon guided his high school alma mater to a 14-0 record and its first Class A state football title since 2001 while also serving as Hominy’s high school and middle school principal. He had a 127-57 record in 15 seasons as a high school head coach, including the past 10 at Hominy. Harmon resigned as head coach in April to focus on administrative duties, but will be a consultant to the football program. He also won a Class A state title at Pawnee in 2004. Harmon was selected to play in the 1990 All-State Game and was a defensive back at Oklahoma State and tied for the Big Eight lead with six interceptions in 1991. He’s the son of Ron Harmon, an Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame member and the Tulsa World’s state football coach of the year when he won a state title at Hominy in 1973.

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girls-athlete of the year Cheyenne Walden

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Charles Page High School Walden is believed to be the most decorated girls high school athlete in Sand Springs history after winning the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at the Class 6A state track meet in May. They were her eighth and ninth state titles. She also won gold medals in both events at the Oklahoma Track Coaches Association’s Meet of Champions. Last October, the OSU signee won the state’s 6A individual cross country crown for the fourth straight year, only the fifth Oklahoma female to accomplish that feat. She also won the 3,200 at the state meet as a sophomore and junior and the 1,600 meters last year. She is a four-time recipient of the Gatorade Award as the state’s top female cross country runner.

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boys-athlete of the year Malcolm Rodriguez

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Wagoner High School Rodriguez dominated in three sports – football, wrestling and baseball and is a player of the year finalist in football and wrestling. In football, he was a standout as a quarterback and defensive back as he helped Wagoner win three Class 4A state titles and ended his career with a 37-game winning streak – tied for sixth in Oklahoma 11-man history. As a senior on defense, he had 79 tackles. As quarterback, he accounted for 3,667 yards and 43 TDs. During his career, he accounted for 115 TDs. In wrestling, he won his second consecutive 4A individual title, this year at 195 pounds, and had a 27-0 record for the season. The Oklahoma State football signee completed his athletic school year by batting .457 as a starting center fielder and went 10-for-10 on save opportunities.

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Jenks High School Jenks football coach Allan Trimble is the winner of the first All-World Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award. Trimble has coached the Trojans to 13 state championships in 21 seasons, making him the most successful high school football coach in Oklahoma history. Last July, he announced he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Trimble, 52, remained on the sidelines in 2016 and guided the Trojans to an 11-1 record.

He has an overall record of 235-36. Trimble is a church elder who was instrumental in the recent development of a Park Plaza Church of Christ satellite church in Jenks.

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