SALLISAW BLACK DIAMONDS Nothing Brighter...Nothing Finer Coach: SCOTT BETHEL Enrollment: 579
Schedule: Sept. 2 – at Catoosa Sept. 9 – vs. Stigler Sept. 16 – at Tahlequah Sept. 25 – vs. Hilldale Sept. 30 – vs. Tulsa Rogers Oct. 7 – at Broken Bow Oct. 13 – at Poteau Oct. 21 – vs. Stilwell Oct. 28 – at Fort Gibson Nov. 4 – vs. Metro Christian
Quick Hits: Muldrow and Sallisaw will not meet for the first time since 1991. Muldrow drops down to Class 3A with the satisfaction of ending a 15-game losing streak to the Black Diamonds in a 15-13 win last season. Sallisaw will open the season at Catoosa this fall. It will be the third straight season the teams have met in the season opener. Catoosa won last year’s matchup 17-7.
Hunter Capehart made his presence felt against Broken Bow. Capehart returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and ran for 134 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in a 42-7 win over the Savages. Last 5 Years: 2015 5-6, 2014 - 6-5, 2013 - 8-3, 2012 - 6-5, 2011 – 9-3
“Black Diamonds Football – Tradition Abounds” There’s no denying the fact the most popular topic of discussion in Sallisaw is what’s going on with Black Diamonds football. Who remembers the final score of the state championship victories in 1980 and 1981? The first gold ball was a 33-22 win over Lindsay and the back-to-back crown was a 21-14 win over Newcastle. Players and coaches, past and present, as well as every decade of alumni wear their pride for lifetime when it comes to cheering for the Black and Orange. So are the emotions when exploring the subject…what players should be named to the All-Time Black Diamonds football team. There’s no shortage of probable candidates as well as numerous athletes that could be chosen first team at multiple positions including players that once wore the black and orange that continued to prove their talents on the college level winning national championships before playing on Sundays in the National Football League. Let the coffee shop discussions and social media questions begin as VYPE releases its Sallisaw Black Diamonds All-Time football team. Sallisaw Football All-Time Best 1st Team – Offense OL – Garrett Gladd (2011) OL – Bill Nowlin (1976) OL – Louis Walkingstick (1980) OL – Richard Mosely (1972) OL – J.T. Stites (1948) QB – Steve Davis (1971) WR – Derik Gish (1999) WR – Lonnie Wilson (1981) RB – Bubba Philpot (2007) RB – Paul Dudley (1957) TE – Derek Fine (2002) 1st Team – Defense DL – Kelly Mitchell (1978) DL – Jason Dobbs (2001) DE – Barry Poole (1987) DE – Tyler Clifton (2012) LB – Frankie Woodward (1981) LB – Josh Holman (1999) LB – Derrick Blount (2003)
DB – Neil Sharum (1982) DB – Jeremy Weedon (1996) DB – Randy Wheeler (1973) DB – David Hadley (2009) Kick – Sinue Rodriguez (2014) Punt – Craig Benson (1981) Ret – Josh Brackett (1997) Ath – Matt Oberste (2010) Ath – Mark Bane (1973) 2nd Team Offense OL – Matt Richardson (2008) OL – Bill Orendorff (1969) OL – Derrick Branham (2009) OL – Raymond Denny (1982) OL – Perry Wheeler (1948) QB – Chris Sharp (2001) WR – Jason Burt (1990) WR – Trey Wiley (2010) RB – Tim Blount ((1981) RB – Richard Dewberry (1996) TE – Mark Oberste (1986)
Garrett Gladd
Steve Davis
2nd Team Defense DL – Nick Neff (2001) DL – Rick Agent (1979) DE – Roy Reid (1979) DE – Quint Scoufos (2016) LB – James Branham (1982) LB – Burney Byers (1968) LB – Jay Peerson (2000) DB – Matt Wells (1992) DB – Kelly Wright (2001) DB – Ricky Smith (1982) DB – John Petree (2004) Kick – Nick Scoggins (1989) Punt – Bill Wilson (1991) Ret – Matt Mitchell (2009) Ath – Randon Lowe (1998) Ath – Jeromy Davenport (2001) Coaches Ron Etheridge – Ron Lancaster
Honorable Mention Doug Bethel (1988) Keith Barenberg (1986) Billy Harris (1982) Bill Weedon (1970) Jarred Copeland (1985) George Davis (1972) Keith Skelton (1982) Josh Holman (1999) Phillip Lefler (2010) Paul Bane (1971) Wayne Hunter (1981) Ben Oberste (2013) Keith Skelton (1982) Michael Duncan (2004) Jason Dobbs (2001) Steve Matthews (1981) Josh Simmons (2001) Wes Green (1995) Joe Jones (1986) Rod Slatery (1986) Ricky Hill (1987) Matt George (2002)
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