Lawrence Evitt Wagoner
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Height: 5’7” Weight: 168 Class: Senior GPA: 2.9 Nickname: Bub Favorite Subject: Science Favorite Food: Chicken Favorite TV Show: ESPN SportsCenter Favorite Movie: Shiloh Music Choice: Rap Artist: Future Favorite Video Game: NCAA 14 Favorite Team: OSU Athlete: T.J. Yeldon How Do You Relax: Soak up the air conditioning Something You’re Afraid Of: Snakes Something People May Not Know About Me: I like camping and fishing One Player On Your Team That Deserves Recognition: Adam Martin – he’s one of the hardest working guys on our team Number One Goal for 2013 Season: Get the gold ball and another ring.
A pre-season injury in 2012, forced Wagoner head coach Dale Condict to make a decision about who would play running back for the Bulldogs. Obviously, Condict made the right choice. Whenever Lawrence Evitt took the ball big things happened. Last year, Evitt led the state in rushing gaining 2,980 yards while scoring 35 touchdowns to lead Wagoner to the Class 4A state semifinals. Timed at 4.32 in the 40-yard dash, Condict admits Evitt is a special player. “He the most explosive offensive player I’ve
coached,” said Condict. “It’s raw talent that makes Lawrence so good. His speed and ability to change to a faster gear makes him tough to tackle. He does things with the football you just can’t coach.”
Last season’s results put Evitt on the radar for college coaches including Division-I schools such as Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oregon State and Memphis along with others. Evitt, a member of the VYPE Top 100, is more focused on his team’s success this fall. “My number one goal is to help my team
get the gold ball,” said Evitt. “We’ve played together since grade school and have always been winners, so now it’s time to do it one more time and get a ring.” With Evitt and the other talented players on the roster, Condict likes the Bulldogs chances in 2013.
“It’s the mentality of our team,” Condict confirmed. “They don’t know anything else but to expect to win every time on the field. They turn pressure into fun…and wins.”
Austin Cantrell Roland Height: 6’4” Weight: 230 Class: Junior GPA: 3.7 Nickname: Steen Favorite Subject: History Favorite Food: Mexican Favorite TV Show: American Pickers Favorite Movie: Ted Music Choice: Country Artist: Jason Aldean Favorite Video Game: Call of Duty Favorite Team: OSU Athlete: Floyd Mayweather How Do You Relax: Kick back in the recliner and catch some Zs Something You’re Afraid Of: Snakes Something People May Not Know About Me: I can play the guitar One Player On Your Team That Deserves Recognition: Laython Carter – He gives it all he can every day and makes good things happen from his efforts. Number One Goal for 2013 Season: Win another playoff game, then another, then another.
When the 6-foot-4 junior-to-be stepped on the football field as a freshman, Roland head football coach Jeff Streun quickly realized there was a great deal of potential ahead for Austin Cantrell. In two seasons as a starter, the junior tight end/defensive end for the Rangers has been a major reason for the success on Friday night. “Austin has proven himself,” said Streun. “He’s got a work ethic that makes him special. His hard work combined with his ability makes it hard for me to take him out of the game.” As a tight end in 2012, Cantrell had 25 receptions for 673 yards and nine touchdowns. On the defensive charts,
the VYPE Top 100 selection required the opponent’s attention every snap by recording 82 tackles including nine sacks. Cantrell also handles kickoff, PAT and punting duties for the Rangers. A multi-sport athlete, Cantrell won the gold medal throwing the shot put last spring after playing a big part in Roland’s basketball team reaching the Class 4A state finals.
“Austin has the passion you want in a football player,” said Streun. “He’s obviously a big target at tight end. And, because he’s so quick and strong, he’ll turn a three yard route into a 70-yard touchdown.” “I’m looking forward to this season,” said
Cantrell, who has drawn interest from Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Tulsa and other Division-I college recruiters. “Last season was exciting. But, now that we’ve tasted the success of the post-season, all I want to do is win another playoff game, then another and then win another.” Like Cantrell, Streun is optimistic about the Rangers chances this season.
“We return our starting tailback, wide receiver and offensive line plus Austin,” said Streun about the 2013 roster. “We’ll have 15 kids with playoff experience in our lineup that will give us a chance to be in every game in the fourth quarter.”