Coach: MATT HENNESY Enrollment: 454
Schedule: Sept. 3 – vs. Salina Sept. 10 – vs. Adair Sept. 18 – at Stilwell Sept. 25 – vs. Westville Oct. 2 – at Dewey Oct. 9 – at Keys Oct. 15 – at Sequoyah Tahlequah Oct. 23Photo – vs.byClaremore Sequoyah Michael Mayberry Oct. 30 – vs. Inola Nov. 6 – at Jay Last 5 Years: 2014 - 13-1 2013 - 12-1 2012 - 5-5 2011- 2-8 2010 – 0-10
Coach: MATT WILLIAMS Last 5 Years: 2014 - 6-5 2013 - 9-3 2012 - 4-6 2011 - 2-8 2010 - 7-5
Photo by Michael Mayberry
Enrollment: 263
Schedule: Sept. 3 – at Locust Grove Sept. 11 – vs. Inola Sept. 18 – at Chelsea Sept. 25 – vs. Adair Oct. 2 – at Hulbert Oct. 9 – vs. Chouteau Oct. 15 – vs. NOAH Oct. 23 – at Haskell Oct. 30 – at Colcord Nov. 6 – vs. Kansas
Coach: MARK LIPPE Last 5 Years: 2014 - 12-1 2013 - 11-2 2012 - 12-1 2011 - 10-1 2010 - 8-3 Photo by Michael Mayberry Enrollment: 293
Schedule: Sept. 4 – at Sperry Sept. 10 – at Locust Grove Sept. 18 – at Verdigris Sept. 25 – at Salina Oct. 2 – vs. Kansas Oct. 9 – at Colcord Oct. 15 – vs. Haskell Oct. 23 – at Hulbert Oct. 30 – vs. Chouteau Nov. 6 – vs. Rejoice Christian
OFFENSE FINISH – it’s one word that describe the Pirates quest to capture treasures in 2015 after winning 25-27 games the past two years including last season reaching the Class 3A semifinals. The Pirate offensive assault expects more of the same after averaging 56 points per game while snapping the ball every 10 seconds and showcasing VYPE Top 100 standouts Mason Fine at quarterback and wide receiver Jason Pirtle. Fine (5-11, 165, Sr.) set the Oklahoma single season and career mark for touchdowns by passing for 5,006 yards and 71 touchdowns in 2014 to raise his career total to 8,846 yards and 113 scores while earning VYPE Mr. Football honors. Pirtle (6-2, 195, Sr.) made 99 receptions for 2,096 yards and 29 touchdowns last year including his single playoff game record setting performance of 21 catches in the state semifinals. Among the 8 returning starters on offense, head coach Matt Hennesy will go to Tyler Panther (6-1, 185, Sr.) to take pressure off Pirtle while Jaren Dirtseller (6-1, 205, Jr.) will provide a power-type running back to attack opponents committed to stopping the pass.
LOCUST GROVE PIRATES
DEFENSE Described by Hennesy as one of the most dominating linebackers in the state, Trevor Taylor (5-11, 215, Sr.) returns to lead the Pirates Legion of Doom defense after record-
SALINA WILDCATS
OFFENSE The 2014 season ended in the first round of the playoffs for the Salina Wildcats. Nowata was able to tame the Wildcats’ rushing atMatt Ogle tack, and defeated them 4613. This season, coach Matt Williams returns only four offensive starters, but three of those are his best skill players. Williams has a trio of seniors returning to his backfield. This is vital to the success of his team because they run the triple option system. Fullback Billy Shea (6-0, 220, Sr.) will spearhead the trio of backs. Shea ran for 435 yards and five touchdowns on 94 carries, which led the team. He will be heavily relied on this season. Running backs Matt Ogle (6-0, 180, Sr.) and Bryce Kerns (5-10, 160, Sr.) round out the trio in the backfield. Ogle ran for 10 touchdowns, while
ADAIR WARRIORS
ing 222 tackles including 7 sacks plus 5 fumble recoveries last season to increase his career tackle totals to 571 entering his fourth season as a starter. Alex Hix (6-1, 190, Sr.), credited with 9 sacks amidst his 236 stops last season, also returns at linebacker in the Pirates 3-4 alignment along with Jared Dirsteller, a dominant blitzer who made 17 tackles for loss last year. Jeremy Woodruff (5-8, 165, Sr.) will again use his quickness to create problems for opponents off the edge at defensive end while Cutter Stamper (5-10, 145 Sr.), another three-year starter, returns to cornerback after stealing 6 pass interceptions in 2014. “This senior class is hungry to finish their mission,” said Hennesy, pointing out the fact that the 2015 seniors have not lost a regular season game since their freshman year. “We started this together in 2012 and barring injuries plus a little luck, we have a legitimate shot to lift the gold ball as state champions in December.”
Jason Pirtle
Mason Fine
Kerns carried the ball 92 times. Balance between these three guys will be key for the Wildcats offense.
DEFENSE Williams is changing his defensive philosophy from a 5-2 to a 4-3 this season, in an effort to put more speed on the field. He is returning eight starters on this side of the ball, some of which play both ways. Jared Mellowbug (6-0, 220, Sr.) returns to his defensive end position, where he racked up 71 tackles and six sacks last season. Shea will captain the defense at middle linebacker. Last season, he recorded 96 tackles. “We return the majority of our kids on the defensive side of the ball,” Williams said. “We are excited to get on the field and see the progress of our young kids.”
“We should be an explosive offensive team with multiple playmakers at each skill position. We are excited about the opportunity to compete at a high level this season. Many of our players have started or seen significant action the past three or four season,” said coach Lippe.
OFFENSE This season the Adair Warriors are poised to make some waves in Class 2A. Leading the way is VYPE Top 100 selectee B.J. Bradbury (6-2, 180, Jr.). DEFENSE Bradbury is one of the top quarterNine starters return for the Warriors on backs in the state passing for 3,886 defense. Leading the way is Walker Graves BJ Bradbury yards and 55 touchdowns in his short (5-11, 210, Sr.) at linebacker. Graves was career. He’s also rushed for 1,436 productive last season adding to his 272 yards and 22 touchdowns showing he tackles over his career. His leadership will has the athleticism to get the job done through the air and guide this team as they look to pressure opposing teams on the ground. Bradbury will look for Cody Eby (5-10, 160, with their speed and aggressiveness. Bubba Kerr (6-1, 220, Sr.) who will play wide receiver and running back, dependJr.) and Alec Brand (5-10, 185, Sr.) join Graves at linebacker ing on the offensive set. Eby has nearly 2,000 yards receivgiving the Warriors a solid trio at the position. Bryce Mcing in his career. Brock Martin (6-2, 190, Sr.) is another Cutcheon (5-10, 220, Jr.) will start at defensive end where wide receiver capable of making game breaking plays. The his experience and 89 career tackles give the Warriors an trio will light up the scoreboard, but don’t leave out running edge setter on the line. Will Hefner (5-10, 170, Sr.) has five back Ben Woolman (5-10, 180, Sr.) who can provide a spark career interceptions to his credit from his corner posion running plays and stay in the box to protect Bradbury. tion. Hefner figures heavily in the scheme for the Warriors Lane Yoder (6-1, 225, Sr.) is just one of the offensive lineas coach Lippe looks to shore up the secondary in a pass man coach Lippe will depend on for big time plays and high happy district. grades each game.