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Cameron Jourdan joined The Oklahoman in March 2019 to cover high school sports. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in May 2018. He had an internship with The Oklahoman and Stillwater News Press. During his time at OSU, Cameron served in a variety of roles for the student newspaper, The O’Colly, including sports editor. Cameron says he was born in Lubbock, Texas, but calls Edmond home.
Class 2A boys basketball: A look at each team in the 2021 Oklahoma state tournament
Thursday and Saturday at State Fair Arena, Friday at Yukon: Dale vs. Morrison 9:30 a.m. Thursday Dale Coach: Jeff Edmonson |...
Oklahoma high school football: Del City names Robert Jones as next football coach, athletic director
DEL CITY – As soon as the job came open, the Del City community was vocal about who it wanted as the high school's next...
Class 4A boys basketball: A look at each team in the 2021 Oklahoma state tournament
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena: Kingfisher vs. Blanchard 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Kingfisher Coach:...
Class 3A boys basketball: A look at each team in the 2021 Oklahoma state tournament
Thursday at Yukon, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena Crossings Christian vs. Westville 4 p.m. Thursday Crossings...
Oklahoma high school basketball: OSSAA announces Classes 6A-2A state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Classes 6A and 5A basketball state...
Oklahoma high school basketball: The Oklahoman’s 2021 Class A and B All-Tournament teams
The Oklahoman’s 2021 Class A and B All-Tournament teams Here’s a look at The Oklahoman’s selections for the 2021 Classes A and...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Putnam North tops Edmond North, advances to state tournament
EDMOND – Putnam North's celebration was a mixture of disbelief and happiness. The Class 6A sixth-ranked Panthers topped...
Oklahoma Class A boys basketball: Hydro-Eakly rallies, knocks off defending champion Garber to win state title
Nolan Gore had just enough space. The junior guard for Hydro-Eakly doesn't need much to hit a 3-point shot, but when...
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Oklahoma Class B boys basketball: Varnum holds off Roff, wins state championship in overtime
Martell Davis wasn’t sure whether he made the basket. The senior guard at Varnum had stripped the ball on the defensive end of...
Oklahoma high school basketball: State tournament qualifiers for Classes 6A-2A
Teams have started punching their tickets to the Classes 6A-2A basketball state tournaments, which start next Tuesday in...
Oklahoma Class A girls basketball: Roundup of semifinal state tournament games
Class A girls played their semifinal games Friday at State Fair Arena. Here's what happened:Vanoss 69, Vici 48Emily Wilson has...
Oklahoma Class B boys basketball: Roundup of semifinal state tournament games
Class B boys played their semifinal state tournament games Friday. Here's what happened:Varnum 66, Forgan 44It's not often...
'I’m just thankful to be here': Fort Cobb-Broxton coach Scott Hines back at states after COVID close call
As tears filled his eyes, Scott Hines found his cross necklace. Running his fingers across the symbol of his faith, Fort...
Oklahoma Class B girls basketball: Roundup of semifinal state tournament games
The Class B girls played their semifinal games Thursday night at State Fair Arena. Here's what happened:Kiowa 45,...
Oklahoma Class A boys basketball: Roundup of quarterfinal state tournament games
Roundup of Class A boys basketball state tournament quarterfinal games.
Oklahoma Class A girls basketball: Roundup of quarterfinal state tournament games
Roundup of Class A state girls state quarterfinals
Oklahoma Class B boys basketball: Roundup of quarterfinal state tournament games
Class B boys began state tournament action Tuesday. Here's what happened: Forgan 59, Red Oak 37Kobe and Jordan McGowan...
Oklahoma Class B girls basketball: Roundup of quarterfinal state tournament games
Roundup of girls state tournament basketball on Tuesday.
Oklahoma high school football: Hall of Fame coach Joe Tunnell dies at 83
Joe Tunnell, a Hall of Fame football coach who spent most of his career in Rush Springs, died Tuesday at home. He was...
Class A boys basketball: A look at each team in the 2021 Oklahoma state tournament
Class A boys basketball games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. HYDRO-EAKLY VS. TEXHOMA, 4 P.M....
Class B boys basketball: A look at each team in the 2021 Oklahoma state tournament
Class B boys basketball games on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. VARNUM VS. MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO,...
Oklahoma high school basketball: OSSAA announces Class A/B state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Classes A and B basketball state...
Oklahoma high school basketball: State tournament qualifiers for Classes A/B
The basketball state tournament is close.Thirty-two teams across Oklahoma punched their ticket to State Fair Arena over the...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Norman North uses big third quarter to top Midwest City
NORMAN – As Kellen McCoy clapped his hands from the sidelines, his Norman North players followed his lead. The...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball roundup: Mustang's stout defense leads to regional championship
Girls basketball roundup of regional championship games on Saturday afternoon.
Oklahoma high school boys basketball roundup: Minco's Cooper Shirley scores 52 points in regional win
Basketball was in full swing Friday across the state. Many teams were making their final pushes for the state tournament...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Beggs DB Kendal Daniels granted release from Texas A&M
BEGGS – The state's top football prospect in the 2021 class is looking for a new home.Beggs senior defensive back Kendal...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Moore's Aaliyah Moore tabbed 2021 McDonald's All-American
MOORE – Aaliyah Moore has yet another accolade to add to her resume.The senior forward at Moore High School was named a...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert announces Mike Dunn as next head coach, athletic director
MIDWEST CITY – Mike Dunn's won't have to add new colors to his wardrobe, but the logo he sports next year will be a bit...
OSSAA announces capacity limits, fan guidelines for basketball, wrestling state tournaments
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Tuesday its guidelines for fans in relation to the basketball...
Oklahoma high school basketball: OSSAA announces updated state tournament schedule
Get ready for a state tournament week unlike ever before.On Monday, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association...
Oklahoma high school basketball roundup: Keyondre Young tallies 20 points, leads Del City past Carl Albert
There were only four basketball games total Friday across Oklahoma, and two of them were between district rivals in the...
Trey Alexander, Aaliyah Moore highlight Oklahoma's nominees for 2021 McDonald's All-American game
Heritage Hall's Trey Alexander and Moore's Aaliyah Moore highlight Oklahoma's selected nominees for the 2021 McDonald's...
Oklahoma high school football: Mike Corley found a way to make Carl Albert's dynasty even mightier
MIDWEST CITY — Gary Rose doesn’t quite remember who recommended him to hire Mike Corley as an assistant coach. Corley was a...
Oklahoma high school sports: OSSAA announces delays to playoff events
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Tuesday numerous delays to playoff schedules for all winter...
The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Feb. 8-14
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Feb. 8-14: Boys basketball Israel Hart, Sr., Midwest City: The...
Meet The Oklahoman’s 108th All-State football first team
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Braylin Presley, Bixby Junior running back Ht./Wt.: 5-9, 165 Presley was...
Oklahoma All-State football 2020: Bixby’s Braylin Presley played his best against the top competition
BIXBY — It took Braylin Presley a while to get through all of the notifications on his phone when he got back in the locker...
Oklahoma All-State Football 2020: Jenks’ Keith Riggs guided Trojans back to the top amidst constant uncertainty
JENKS — When it comes to the 2020 football season, Keith Riggs hopes to never have a repeat of it again. Sure, his Jenks...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Choctaw OL Cade McConnell commits to TCU
CHOCTAW – One of the top offensive linemen in the state has made his college decision.Cade McConnell, a junior at Choctaw,...
How The Oklahoman selected the 2020 All-State Football Team
The Oklahoman’s Cameron Jourdan discusses how the annual All-State football team is selected. How were players nominated? The...
The Oklahoman’s 108th All-State football team
OFFENSE Pos. — Name, School — Class — Ht. — Wt. QB — Luke Tarman, McGuinness — Sr. — 6-2 — 190 RB — Braden Drake, Wagoner — Sr....
Oklahoma All-State Football 2020: A look at past offensive, defensive and coach award winners
Offensive Player of the Year 2019: Brennan Presley, Bixby 2018: Dadrion Taylor, Carl Albert 2017: Devonte Lee, John Marshall...
Oklahoma high school basketball: What we learned from Friday's action
Even with cold, snowy conditions, there were plenty of basketball teams in action across the state Friday. Here's what we...
Oklahoma high school sports: The Oklahoman's 2021 college signing list
BaseballEthan Avra, Sapulpa (Rose St.) Hayden Barnes, Collinsville (NEO)Dawson Barrett, Beggs (Bacone)Carson Benge, Yukon...
Vote for The Oklahoman's High School Athlete of the Week for Feb. 1-7
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Feb. 1-7. Cast your vote for the overall athlete of the week, as...
Kirk Cole hoping to lead Southwest Covenant on 'far run' in state basketball tournament despite MCL tear
YUKON — Shortly after Kirk Cole’s season started, it nearly ended. The senior guard at Southwest Covenant was trying to help...
Oklahoma high school football: A way-too-early look at The Oklahoman’s 2022 Super 30
Recruiting never sleeps. Although most of the Class of 2021 has signed their letters of intent, now college recruiters fully...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's final 2021 Super 30 rankings
Now that both football signing days have come and gone, here's one last look at Oklahoma's top high school football players in...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Karson Fellers big performance leads Oklahoma Christian Academy past Southwest Covenant
EDMOND – As Karson Fellers gathered the pass, he gave a pump fake to get the defender in the air.Fellers then rose for a...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert coach Mike Corley announces retirement
MIDWEST CITY – One of the state's top head football coaches has announced his retirement.Mike Corley, who has spent the past...
Who will win 2021 Super 5 Boys Player of the Year? These 10 players make their case
We are heading into the stretch run of the high school basketball season. The playoffs begin in a couple weeks for most teams,...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Hammon sophomore dies in car crash
Michael Land, a sophomore on the Hammon boys basketball team, died Thursday night in a car crash. He was 16. Land was...
National Signing Day notebook: Tulsa Holland Hall’s Owen Ostroski signs with Tulsa
One of the state’s top defensive players from the 2020 season will officially be staying in state to play college football....
Oklahoma high school football: Yukon promotes Marshall Hahn to be next head coach
YUKON – The Yukon football team didn’t have to look beyond its own program to find its next head coach. Marshall Hahn, who...
Putnam North guard Jeremiah Johnson 'in good spirits' after surgery following shooting
Jeremiah Johnson, a sophomore guard at Putnam North, is in critical condition Tuesday morning after being shot at least...
Vote for The Oklahoman’s High School Athlete of the Week for Jan. 25-31
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 25-31 Boys basketball D.J. Freeman, Sr., Casady: It was a...
Oklahoma high school football: Edmond Memorial hires Logan Thomas as next head coach
EDMOND – The Edmond Memorial football team has its next head football coach.Logan Thomas, who spent the past two seasons as...
Oklahoma high school football: Oklahoma Coaches Association announces selections for 2021 All-State football team
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday its selections for the 2021 All-State football team.The All-State football...
Big All-City football: Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 first-team selections
Editor's note: This year's OKC Metro High School Sports Awards will feature only an overall All-City team for each sport in...
The Oklahoman’s 2020 Little All-City football roster
First team Offense Pos. — Name, School — Class — Ht. — Wt. QB — Ben Harman, Cashion — Jr. — 6-0 — 160 RB — Chase Allison,...
Little All-City football: Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 first-team selections
Editor's note: This year's OKC Metro High School Sports Awards will feature only an overall All-City team for each sport in...
The Oklahoman’s 2020 Big All-City football roster
First team Offense Pos. — Name, School — Class — Ht. — Wt. QB — Luke Tarman, McGuinness — Sr. — 6-2 — 190 RB — Kentrell...
Get to know The Oklahoman’s 2020 All-City football team
Editor's note: This year's OKC Metro High School Sports Awards will feature only an overall All-City team for each sport in...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Kingfisher tops Carl Albert in matchup of top-ranked teams
MIDWEST CITY – Bijan Cortes stood lurking, waiting for the pass to be thrown.Kingfisher’s senior guard pounced with catlike...
What you need to know about OSSAA basketball, wrestling playoffs: Expect mask mandates and spectator limits
Imagine heading to State Fair Arena to watch a state championship basketball game and seeing only a couple hundred spectators...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Sean Pedulla paces Edmond Memorial to big second half to knock off Edmond North
EDMOND – Sean Pedulla took two dribbles to his right before pulling up while falling out of bounds. The shot was heading...
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 18-24
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 18-24.
Oklahoma high school volleyball: All-City Athletic Conference announces 2020 All-Conference team
The All-City Athletic Conference has announced its 2020 All-Conference volleyball team. Southeast's Annika Tinsley and...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Roundup of Saturday's championship games
The second big weekend of basketball tournaments across the state wrapped up Saturday.Here's a roundup of girls games across...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Roundup of Saturday's championship games
A roundup of tournament action on Saturday night.
The Oklahoman’s 2020 All-City volleyball teams
First Team Player of the Year finalist: Landry Braziel, Fr., Community Christian Player of the Year finalist: Madelyn Booth,...
Meet The Oklahoman’s 2020 All-City volleyball first team
Player of the Year finalist Landry Braziel, Community Christian Class: Freshman The story: The standout underclassman helped...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Friday's tournament action
The second big high school basketball tournament weekend is well underway with numerous semifinal contests across the city...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Thursday's tournament action
The second big high school basketball tournament weekend of January kicked off Thursday with multiple teams in action across...
Does Oklahoma high school basketball need a shot clock? Many want it, but there’s mixed emotions
Most people involved with high school basketball across Oklahoma think the sport is in one of the best places it has ever...
Oklahoma high school football: Hall of Fame coach Barry Foster dies
Barry Foster, an Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame football coach who spent time across multiple stops in southwest...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Carl Albert's Ben Harris commits to OU as preferred walk-on
MIDWEST CITY – One of the most decorated quarterbacks in state history is staying close to home to play college football.Carl...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: OU signee Bijan Cortes tallies career-high 46 points to help Kingfisher down Blanchard
KINGFISHER – It wasn't long ago many scouts and recruiters doubted whether Bijan Cortes could score from beyond the arc.It's...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Watch McGuinness' Graham Tawwater hit game-winning shot
Graham Tawwater is no stranger to scoring.But when McGuinness was tied with Class 5A fourth-ranked Shawnee with four seconds...
The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 11-17
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 11-17: Boys basketball Vance Raney, Jr., Cashion: Raney...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Why Carl Albert chose to wear masks when it plays
MIDWEST CITY — Jaden Harrell dribbled the ball across the half-court line before turning to his left to get the play from his...
Oklahoma high school basketball roundup: Heritage Hall's Trey Alexander surpasses 2,000 career points
A roundup of high school basketball tonight.
Millwood High School pulls basketball team off court amid COVID 'super-spreader' at Community Christian
Millwood High School pulled its basketball teams Friday from games at Community Christian because of health and safety...
The Oklahoman's 108th All-State football first-team selections for 2020 season
The Oklahoman's high school sports staff has revealed its first-team selections of the 108th All-State football team. The...
Oklahoma high school football: Robert Borgstadt steps down as Sapulpa's football coach, Spiro hires Brett Davis
SAPULPA – Robert Borgstadt announced Tuesday he was stepping down as Sapulpa's head football coach. He spent the past five...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Tulsa Holland Hall's Owen Ostroski commits to Tulsa
TULSA – One of the top defensive players won't be leaving Oklahoma to play college football.Tulsa Holland Hall senior defensive...
The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 4-10
Here are The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Jan. 4-10: Boys basketball Reid Lovelace, Jr., Crossings Christian: Lovelace...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Norman North overcomes slow start to top Choctaw, win McGuinness Classic
Jaylon White stole the Choctaw pass while sprinting full speed at his basket.The senior guard at Norman North didn’t see the...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Friday's tournament action
There was plenty of semifinal basketball tournament action Friday across the Oklahoma City metro.Here's a roundup of those...
Oklahoma high school football: Broken Arrow announces Josh Blankenship as next coach, plus other coaching news
Broken Arrow officially announced Josh Blankenship as its next football coach Friday afternoon. Blankenship, the son of...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Why Jeremiah Johnson is next in line of talented Putnam North guards
Quickly after grabbing the rebound, Jeremiah Johnson turned toward the other basket and began sprinting. It only took him four...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Thursday's tournament action
Multiple basketball tournaments got underway Thursday across the Oklahoma City metro.Here's a roundup of those games:BOYSPUTNAM...
Oklahoma high school football: Yukon's Jeremy Reed leaving after 4 seasons
YUKON – The Yukon football team will have a new head coach this fall.Jeremy Reed will step down as Yukon's head football coach...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: 5 things to watch for at this weekend’s tournaments
The first big high school basketball tournament weekend of January is upon us, and there’s no shortage of stellar action...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Jenks coach, NFL referee Clay Martin hospitalized with COVID-19
Jenks boys basketball coach Clay Martin has been hospitalized with COVID-19.His family confirmed with The Oklahoman that...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Hall of Fame coach Dub Raper dies
Dub Raper, a Hall of Fame Oklahoma high school basketball coach who had stops including Millwood, Carl Albert and Piedmont,...
Oklahoma high school sports: Carl Albert's football streak, Trey Alexander's finale and the 21 things to look forward to in 2021
With the turn of the calendar comes another opportunity for lifelong highlights, record-breaking seasons and more. Here are 21...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Mustang tops Edmond North in double overtime to win Cornerstone Bank Holiday Classic
MUSTANG – Karley Johnson gave a pump fake before dribbling hard down the left baseline. The junior at Mustang then picked...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Carl Albert knocks off Midwest City for Cornerstone Bank Holiday Classic title
MUSTANG – A group of Carl Albert players surrounded James Locke following the All-Tournament team presentation.Carl Albert’s...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Edmond North, Mustang girls and Carl Albert, Midwest City boys advance to Cornerstone Bank Mustang Holiday Classic...
The championship matchups are set Wednesday for the third annual Cornerstone Bank Mustang Holiday Classic basketball...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Recap of first-round action at Cornerstone Bank Mustang Holiday Classic
One of the state's biggest holiday basketball tournaments got underway Monday at Mustang High School.Here's a recap of...
Oklahoma high school football: Looking back on the 2020 season
The craziest Oklahoma high school football season in state history is finished.
Oklahoma high school football: Blanchard's Colby Langford, Caleb Reed among honorees on 4A-2 All-District team
Blanchard's Colby Langford and Caleb Reed were among numerous local athletes honored on the 4A-2 All-District team, which was...
Oklahoma high school football: All-City Athletic Conference announces 2020 All-Conference team
The All-City Athletic Conference announced its 2020 All-Conference football team, with plenty of local stars earning...
Oklahoma high school football: Luther's Fredrik Greenhoward highlights 2A-1 All-District team
Luther's Fredrik Greenhoward was named Player of the Year in District 2A-1, it was announced Tuesday. Oklahoma Christian...
Oklahoma high school football: Cashion's Brexten Green tabbed Most Valuable Player of District A-3
Cashion senior wide receiver and defensive back Brexten Green was named Most Valuable Player in the District A-3...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s final 2020 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. Jenks (2) — 11-1 2. Owasso (1) — 11-1 3. Edmond Santa Fe (4) — 10-3 4. Tulsa Union...
Oklahoma Class 2A football: Tulsa Metro Christian holds off Washington rally, wins second consecutive state title
EDMOND – Dempsey Gilman took the handoff as if he was the running back. Tulsa Metro Christian’s junior defensive lineman broke...
Oklahoma Class A football: Lynn Shackelford, Cashion capture elusive championship after tumultuous season
EDMOND – Lynn Shackelford has his fair share of silver balls. The state football championship teams every season in...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: Suburban Conference announces 2020 All-Conference team
The Suburban Conference announced its 2020 All-Conference volleyball team on Friday. There were 10 members named to each...
Oklahoma Class A football: How Cashion and Thomas match up in state final
No. 1 Cashion Wildcats (15-0) vs. No. 2 Thomas Terriers (12-1) When: 7 p.m.
Oklahoma Class 2A football: How Tulsa Metro Christian and Washington match up in state final
No. 1 Tulsa Metro Christian Patriots (11-2) vs. No. 2 Washington Warriors (12-1) When: 1 p.m.
Oklahoma Class B football: How Dewar and Laverne match up in state final
No. 1 Dewar Dragons (13-0) vs. No. 2 Laverne Tigers (10-1) When: 2 p.m.
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's final championship picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: A look at Class of 2021 signees
College football's early signing day began Wednesday for the Class of 2021, and most of Oklahoma's top prospects signed their...
Oklahoma Class 2A football: Washington’s revolving door at quarterback pushed group to new level
WASHINGTON — For a Class 2A school, Washington’s quarterback room didn’t have much space at the beginning of the season. There...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert's Ben Harris highlights 5A-2 All-District awards
Carl Albert's Ben Harris was voted Most Valuable Player of District 5A-2, it was announced Thursday. The senior...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's signing day 2021 Super 30 rankings
No. 1: Kendal Daniels, DB, Beggs, 6-4, 198: Daniels, who signed with Texas A&M on Wednesday, helped guide Beggs to the...
Oklahoma high school football: Chase Jackson’s journey from Choctaw to TCU anything but normal
CHOCTAW — After one play, Chase Jackson’s season was over. The senior wide receiver at Choctaw was primed for a huge senior...
Oklahoma high school football: Kingfisher's Cade Stephenson highlights 3A-1 All-District awards
Kingfisher's Cade Stephenson was named District MVP of 3A-1, in the awards that were announced Tuesday. McLoud's Collin...
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OSU football: Collin Oliver continuing Edmond Santa Fe to Stillwater pipeline
EDMOND – There's a clear pipeline from the Edmond Santa Fe football program to Oklahoma State.It started with Calvin Bundage in...
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OU football: Choctaw's Jordan Mukes could be hidden gem after breakout season
CHOCTAW – If someone were to look at Jordan Mukes' stats through Choctaw's three playoff games, they wouldn't find much.Then...
Oklahoma high school football: Stillwater's Qwontrel Walker highlights 6A-II-1 All-District honorees
Qwontrel Walker has no shortage of accolades after his stellar season.The senior running back was named Most Valuable Player of...
Oklahoma high school football: How Southmoore's Cameron Little, an Arkansas commit, became the nation's best kicker
MOORE — Cameron Little’s growth since he started focusing on football has been tremendous. The senior kicker at Southmoore...
Oklahoma high school football: Longtime Spiro coach Chris Bunch announces retirement
One of Oklahoma's coaching icons announced his retirement Tuesday.Chris Bunch, who spent more than 50 years at Spiro as head...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Putnam North's Jeff Nwankwo commits to Tulane
Jeff Nwankwo's patience paid off. The senior wide receiver at Putnam North didn't play football until his senior year, but...
Oklahoma Class 3A football: Wallace Clark leads Tulsa Holland Hall past Tulsa Lincoln Christian for first state title in school history
EDMOND – Wallace Clark didn’t take much time to find his target. Tulsa Holland Hall’s senior quarterback, an OU baseball...
Oklahoma Class 4A football: Isaac Smith leads Wagoner’s defense in state championship win
EDMOND – There might not have been a more dominant unit across Oklahoma high school football this season than Wagoner’s...
Oklahoma Class 5A football: Carl Albert’s Ben Harris cements legacy as one of state’s most successful quarterbacks
EDMOND – As Ben Harris took his final snap as Carl Albert’s starting quarterback, he turned to the sideline and...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: 5 observations from start of the season
Although football season is wrapping up this week, high school basketball is well underway for the first time since...
Vote in The Oklahoman’s Fans’ Choice Player of the Week poll
With the high school football season winding down, the state's top teams and players continue to shine on the brightest...
Oklahoma Class 4A football: How Clinton and Wagoner match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Wagoner Bulldogs (13-0) vs. No. 2 Clinton Red Tornadoes (8-3) When: 1 p.m.
Oklahoma Class 5A football: How Carl Albert and McGuinness match up in state final
No. 1 Carl Albert Titans (10-1) vs. No. 2 McGuinness Fighting Irish (10-2) When: 7 p.m.
Oklahoma Class C football: How Timberlake and Tyrone match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Timberlake Tigers (12-0) vs. No. 2 Tyrone Bobcats (10-2) When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Ranger Field, 709 Oklahoma Blvd,...
Oklahoma Class 3A football: How Tulsa Holland Hall and Tulsa Lincoln Christian match up in state final
No. 1 Tulsa Holland Hall Dutch (11-0) vs. No. 2 Tulsa Lincoln Christian Bulldogs (12-0) When: 7 p.m.
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's championship, semifinal picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
Oklahoma high school football: Big 10 announces 2020 All-Conference awards
The Big 10 Conference announced Wednesday its 2020 All-Conference football selections. Midwest City coach Darrell Hall was...
Oklahoma high school football: McGuinness’ Cole Limber wins Player of the Week poll
McGuinness’ Limber wins Player of the Week poll McGuinness senior wide receiver Cole Limber won The Oklahoman’s Fans’ Choice...
Oklahoma high school basketball: 56th annual Tournament of Champions canceled
There will be no Tournament of Champions this year.Tulsa Public Schools announced Tuesday morning in a press release it was...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA, UCO to strictly enforce COVID-19 safety procedures at state finals
Changes could be coming for fans wanting to watch high school football at UCO's Wantland Stadium this weekend. Those planning...
Oklahoma high school football: Jenks Public Schools apologizes for photo showing mostly maskless student section
Jenks Public Schools posted an apology Sunday on its Facebook page after receiving criticism for a photo showing a mostly...
Oklahoma Class 6A-II football: Trying to end a dynasty is hard. Just ask Choctaw
EDMOND – Mason Williams could hardly speak. Bixby’s senior quarterback had tears running down his face, smearing his eye...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
As the football season winds down, there continues to be no shortage of stellar performances each week. The Oklahoman's...
Oklahoma Class 6A-I football: Stephen Kittleman's leadership pivotal for Jenks state title run
EDMOND – As players gathered around Jenks quarterback Stephen Kittleman, he took a step back and told his teammates to do the...
Oklahoma Class 6A-II football: How Bixby and Choctaw match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Bixby Spartans (10-0) vs. No. 2 Choctaw Yellowjackets (9-3) When: 7 p.m.
Oklahoma Class 6A-I football: How Edmond Santa Fe and Jenks match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Jenks Trojans (10-1) vs. No. 2 Edmond Santa Fe Wolves (10-2) When: 1 p.m.
Oklahoma Class 5A football: McGuinness completes comeback against McAlester, earns state title berth
Cole Limber knew he was going to score as soon as he made his cut.McGuinness’ senior receiver saw the defender who was covering...
Oklahoma high school football: Choctaw embracing journey back in state championship game for first time in 60 years
CHOCTAW — Doug Martindale remembers his team’s journey to a state championship as if it was yesterday. Thing is, it was 60...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's fourth-round playoff picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
Oklahoma high school football: UCO announces COVID-19 fan safety guidelines ahead of state championships
The University of Central Oklahoma announced its COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of hosting the Oklahoma Secondary School...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Midwest City to retire Shelden Williams' jersey Friday
Shelden Williams will soon have his legacy enshrined forever at Midwest City.The former Bomber star turned Duke Blue Devil then...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Brackets set for The "Open" Tournament
Brackets have been set for the 13th annual Edmond Open basketball tournament.Play is set to begin Thursday, Dec. 10 with all...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Brackets set for 2nd annual Joe Lawson Memorial Invitational Tournament
The brackets have been set for the 2nd annual Joe Lawton Memorial Invitational Tournament.Norman Public Schools hosts the...
Oklahoma high school football: Mustang's Dominique Dunn, Norman North coach Justin Jones highlight 2020 6A-I-2 All-District honors
The 2020 6A-I-2 All-District team was announced Monday, and plenty of local stars were honored. Tulsa Union running back...
Oklahoma high school football: Why semifinal games aren't being held at neutral sites
In a normal year, all football semifinal games are played at neutral sites.This isn't a normal year.Sans Class 6A-I and 6A-II,...
Oklahoma high school football: Broken Arrow fires David Alexander after 7 seasons
Broken Arrow will have a new head football coach next season.David Alexander was fired Monday, the school announced in a...
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Oklahoma Class 6A football: Tommy Yousey’s field goal sends Choctaw to first state final since 1960
OWASSO — Tommy Yousey doubted whether his field-goal attempt would go through the uprights. Choctaw’s sophomore kicker had...
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Oklahoma Class 6A football: Talyn Shettron’s interception seals Edmond Santa Fe’s win, first state championship game berth since 2003
OWASSO – When Talyn Shettron saw Tulsa Union's receiver break on his route, he knew what was coming. Edmond Santa Fe’s...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players is now live.
Oklahoma Class 5A football: Kentrell Bizzell, defense lead Carl Albert past Tulsa Kelley
MIDWEST CITY – After bursting through the initial hole at the line of scrimmage, Kentrell Bizzell decided to lower his...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's third-round playoff picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Heritage Hall's Melvin Swindle commits to South Dakota
Melvin Swindle has made his college decision.The star offensive and defensive lineman for the Chargers announced Wednesday he...
High school notebook: Tuttle’s Jayden Seebold wins Fans’ Choice Player of the Week poll
Tuttle’s Seebold wins Fans’ Choice Player of the Week poll Tuttle quarterback Jayden Seebold won The Oklahoman’s Fans’ Choice...
Oklahoma high school football: El Reno assistant coach dies in single-car crash
El Reno football assistant coach Jake Briggs died Monday evening in a single-car crash. He was 24.The crash occurred following...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces dates, times for state championship games
All 11-man contests will be played at the University of Central Oklahoma's Wantland Stadium for a second consecutive year.
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Heritage Hall's Robert Mbroh commits to Air Force
Mbroh became the fourth Oklahoma prospect in the 2021 class to verbally commit to Air Force.
Vote in The Oklahoman’s Fans’ Choice Player of the Week poll
Another week of playoff action brought more incredible performances.The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s third-round playoff rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. Owasso (1) — 11-0 2. Jenks (2) — 9-1 3. Tulsa Union (3) — 6-4 4. Edmond Santa Fe...
Oklahoma high school football: Luke Orvis resigns at Edmond Memorial after 3 seasons
The Edmond Memorial football team will have a new head coach next season.Luke Orvis resigned Friday after three seasons leading...
Oklahoma high school football: Alex's Tatton Anderson surpasses 8,000 career rushing yards in win against Empire
Tatton Anderson rushed his way into nearly uncharted territory Friday.The senior running back at Class B Alex surpassed 8,000...
Oklahoma Class 6A football: OSSAA announces semifinal sites, times for 6A-I, 6A-II
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Saturday morning the sites and times for the Class 6A-I and...
Oklahoma Class 6A football: Defense leads Choctaw past Putnam North, back into state semifinals
CHOCTAW – Every time Carson Laverty dropped back to pass, it seemed all he could see was a swarm of blue jerseys.They came from...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled second-round playoff games
We're into the second week of the playoffs, yet COVID-19 remains an issue.Some games have been canceled this week, and there's...
Friday Night Lights: How cancellations are bringing a new twist to football playoffs
It was a strange weekend for Tommy Bare. Kingston’s football coach didn’t know who his next opponent was. After going 10-0 in...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's second-round playoff picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
Pawhuska's Bryce Drummond headlines 2020 A-5 All-District team
The senior quarterback at Pawhuska was named Most Valuable Player in the A-5 All-District awards, which were released Wednesday...
Oklahoma high school football: Westmoore’s Zane Chavez wins Fans’ Choice Player of the Week
Westmoore’s Chavez wins Fans’ Choice Player of the Week Westmoore tight end Zane Chavez won The Oklahoman’s Fans’ Choice Player...
Oklahoma high school football: Muskogee, Rafe Watkins agree to 'mutually part ways' after 7 seasons
Muskogee will have a new football coach next season. Rafe Watkins, who spent the past seven seasons leading the Roughers,...
Oklahoma high school football: Edmond Santa Fe's Ethane Hyche, Jenks' Stephen Kittleman highlight honorees on 2020 6A-I-1 All-District team
Edmond Santa Fe junior running back Ethane Hyche and Jenks senior quarterback Stephen Kittleman highlight the 6A-I-1...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s second-round playoff rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. Owasso (1) — 10-0 2. Jenks (2) — 8-1 3. Tulsa Union (3) — 5-4 4. Edmond Santa Fe...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players is now live.
Oklahoma Class 2A football: Bethel earns first playoff win in school history
Drae Wood provided a huge spark when Bethel needed it most.The senior returned the opening kick of the second half 73 yards for...
Oklahoma high school football: COAC announces 2020 All-Conference awards
The Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference announced Saturday its awards for the 2020 football season.Stillwater was named the...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Oklahoma Class 6A football: Dominique Dunn runs wild in Mustang’s upset win against rival Yukon
YUKON – It could have been easy for Dominique Dunn to hang his head. The senior running back at Mustang had an early...
Oklahoma high school basketball recruiting: Heritage Hall's Trey Alexander commits to Auburn
The best high school boys basketball player in the state has made his college decision.Heritage Hall senior guard announced...
Friday Night Lights: Football, fishing and adoption all part of Talyn Shettron’s upbringing
EDMOND – A fishing pole was always in the trunk of Courtney Shettron’s car. Anytime she had to go to the grocery store and had...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's first-round playoff picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
Oklahoma signing day roundup: Moore’s Aaliyah Moore signs with Texas Longhorns; Sooners sign CHA golfer
Moore’s Aaliyah Moore signs with Texas "A sweet ending to a new beginning" are the words that decorated Aaliyah Moore’s table...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled first-round playoff games
The high school football playoffs get underway this week, but some teams who planned to participate won't be able to.The...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Oklahoma State offers Bixby RB Braylin Presley
BIXBY – It was just a matter of time.Bixby junior running back Braylin Presley received an offer from Oklahoma State on...
Oklahoma high school football: List of first-round games with 7 p.m. start times
Here's a list of first-round playoff games that will kick at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. This list will be updated.
Oklahoma high school football: Crosstown Clash, other rivalries abundant in first round of playoffs
NORMAN — Even before the brackets came out, Jackson Remualdo had an idea who the Norman North football team was going to play....
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s 2020 state title picks for Classes A to C
The Oklahoman’s high school beat writers make their football state title picks for Classes A to C.
Oklahoma high school football: Breaking down the Class A playoff bracket
The Class A football playoffs begin Friday across the state. Here is a breakdown of the bracket. Team to watch Pawhuska: The...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s 2020 state title picks for Classes 6A-I to 2A
The Oklahoman’s high school beat writers make their high school football state title picks for Classes 6A-I to 2A.
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA allowing free admission to veterans, one guest at first-round playoff games
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Monday it is allowing veterans and one guest free admission to...
Oklahoma high school football: Breaking down the Class 6A-I playoff bracket
The Class 6A-I football playoffs begin Friday across the state. Here is a breakdown of the bracket. Player to watch AJ Green,...
Oklahoma high school football: Breaking down the Class 4A playoff bracket
The Class 4A football playoffs begin Friday across the state. Here is a breakdown of the bracket. Dark-horse contender...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces 2020 Class 3A playoff bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class 3A football playoffs. The...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces 2020 Class C playoff bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class C football playoffs. The...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces 2020 Class 2A playoff bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class 2A football playoffs. The...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces 2020 Class 6A-II playoff bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class 6A-II football playoffs. The...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces 2020 Class 6A-I playoff bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class 6A-I football playoffs. The...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s first-round playoff rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. Owasso (1) — 10-0 2. Jenks (2) — 7-1 3. Tulsa Union (3) — 4-4 4. Edmond Santa Fe...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Brackets released for 3rd annual Cornerstone Bank Mustang Holiday Classic
Brackets were announced Friday for the third annual Cornerstone Bank Mustang Holiday Classic.The basketball tournament has...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 10
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players in Week 10 is now live. Fans can...
Oklahoma high school football: Jones, Guthrie thankful to have Week 10 game after late cancellation
JONES – Dave Martin received a phone call late Friday morning no one wants to get.Jones' football coach found out his team's...
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned in Week 10
Laverne upends Shattuck, ends state longest win streak at 43Shattuck’s win streak is no more. The Indians hadn’t lost in three...
Oklahoma high school football: Cashion shifts focus to playoffs after dominant War on 74 win
CASHION – Not much went wrong for Cashion’s football team on Friday night.Caden Harrell dashed his way into the end zone three...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 10 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: COAC announces 2020 All-Conference awards
The Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference announced its 2020 volleyball All-Conference awards on Tuesday.Mustang's Madelyn Booth...
OSSAA: Contract with UCO to host 11-man state football championships allows flexibility in case of interruptions
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's contract with the University of Central Oklahoma to host the 11-man...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 10 games
It's November, which means playoff football is right around the corner.But first, there remains one week of the regular season...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s top 10 games of Week 10
The finish line is in sight. After a tumultuous season with plenty of COVID interruptions, big performances and more, the final...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s Week 10 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. Owasso (1) — 9-0 2. Jenks (2) — 6-1 3. Tulsa Union (3) — 4-4 4. Edmond Santa Fe...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 9
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players in Week 9 is now live. Fans can vote...
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 9
Tulsa Holland Hall dominates against VerdigrisJunior defensive back Ethan Roush has three interceptions, and Class 3A No. 1...
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Oklahoma high school football: Qwontrel Walker surpasses 7,000 career rushing yards, Stillwater tops Midwest City
MIDWEST CITY – Qwontrel Walker fell to the black and yellow turf seemingly exhausted.Stillwater’s senior running back had just...
OSU football: Beggs junior RB CJ Brown commits to Cowboys
BEGGS – Oklahoma State picked up a commitment from an in-state running back Friday.Beggs junior CJ Brown has verbally committed...
Friday Night Lights: What it’s like to be a Black high school football coach in Oklahoma
Darwin Franklin doesn’t understand the lingo. Millwood’s football coach has led one of the state’s most successful high school...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 9 games
With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, time is running out for teams to make up regular-season...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 9 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Wagoner's Isaac Smith flips verbal commitment to Texas Tech
WAGONER – Isaac Smith has changed his mind.The standout senior defensive end at Wagoner flipped his verbal commitment to Texas...
Oklahoma high school football: Stillwater's Qwontrel Walker nearing 7,000 career rushing yards
STILLWATER – One can only think of how many yards Qwontrel Walker could have had he been able to play in every game this...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s top 10 games of Week 9
With only two weeks left in the regular season, every game seems to have bigger implications toward playoff seeing. Although...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 9 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. Owasso (1) — 8-0 2. Jenks (2) — 5-1 3. Tulsa Union (4) — 3-4 4. Edmond Santa Fe...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 8
Plenty of players across the city had big performances to help teams clinch pivotal wins with the regular season inching toward...
OU football: Edmond Santa Fe receiver Talyn Shettron commits to Sooners
Talyn Shettron has made his college decision.
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 8
Westmoore beats Edmond Memorial on final-second playWestmoore senior quarterback Dayton Wolfe found an open receiver in the end...
Oklahoma high school football: Crescent's defense holds against Oklahoma Christian Academy
EDMOND – Crescent's defense is finding its groove as the season progresses.The Tigers topped Oklahoma Christian Academy 22-8 on...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Oklahoma high school football: Edmond Santa Fe’s defense holds late in win against Broken Arrow
Class 6A-I No. 5 Edmond Santa Fe’s defense wasn’t perfect, but it came through in the fourth quarter of its 35-28 win against...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 8 games
The amount of canceled games was as low in Week 7 as it has been all season.That's a trend that hopefully continues in Week 8...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: Oklahoma Coaches Association announces 2021 All-State rosters
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Thursday rosters for the 2021 All-State volleyball match. A venue is to be...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 8 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
Oklahoma Class 5A volleyball: Tulsa Victory Christian beats Mount St. Mary to clinch fourth straight title
CHOCTAW – Every time Bella Wakley jumped, it seemed as if she floated in the air.The junior outside hitter for Tulsa Victory...
Oklahoma Class 6A volleyball: Tulsa Kelley tops Mustang in five sets, wins 20th volleyball state title
CHOCTAW – Curry Kendall rose with her eyes fixated on the ball. The freshman at Tulsa Kelley’s right arm cocked back before...
Oklahoma high school football: What Mike Whaley, OSSAA said about playoff changes
Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association associate director Mike Whaley spoke with members of the media via Zoom...
Oklahoma high school football: What the OSSAA's new playoff series modifications mean
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Tuesday its updated playoff modifications for the 2020...
Oklahoma high school basketball recruiting: Edmond Memorial guard Sean Pedulla commits to Virginia Tech
EDMOND – One of the state's top senior basketball players has made his college decision.Edmond Memorial senior Sean Pedulla...
Oklahoma high school volleyball roundup: Mustang in state championship match for first time since 1984
CHOCTAW – It was fitting that Mustang's match ended with a stellar defensive play.Juniors Casady McKinney and Talia Pogi rose...
OSSAA to make changes for 2020 playoff format
It's looking as if more teams will make the playoffs this season than in previous years.Monday morning, the Oklahoma Secondary...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s top 10 games of Week 8
The playoffs are creeping closer. There are only three weeks left of the regular season, and the playoff picture is slowly...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: 6 players to watch at the Class 6A-5A state tournament
Six players to watch at the Class 6A-5A state tournament The Class 6A-5A volleyball state tournament begins Monday. The Class...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 8 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. Owasso (1) — 7-0 2. Jenks (2) — 4-1 3. Broken Arrow (3) — 4-2 4. Tulsa Union (4) —...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert’s running game paces Titans past Piedmont
PIEDMONT — Kentrell Bizzell took the snap before scanning the field to his left. He slowly started moving forward, waiting for...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 7
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top performances by OKC-area players in Week 7 is now live.
Oklahoma high school football: Norman North uses big fourth quarter to pull away from Putnam City
NORMAN – A pack of Norman North players gathered around the goal line, jumping in celebration.Putnam City junior quarterback...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Heritage Hall LB A.J. Sirls commits to Air Force
A.J. Sirls announced his commitment to Air Force on Friday.The senior linebacker at Heritage Hall made the announcement on...
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 7
Broken Arrow again wins nail biter against YukonSenior quarterback Jake Raines completed an 11-yard touchdown pass to Keyon...
Friday Night Lights: Why Oklahoma high school football coaches are recruiting basketball stars to the gridiron
NORMAN — Jaden Bray’s life revolved around basketball. Whether he was packing his bag early in the morning, checking for his...
Oklahoma high school football: Kingfisher leans on defense to stop Perkins-Tryon
KINGFISHER – Austin Mages rolled to his left before flinging a pass downfield.Perkins-Tryon’s senior quarterback had an open...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: OSSAA releases Class 6A state tournament bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association released Thursday the bracket for the Class 6A volleyball state...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 7 games
With only four weeks left in the regular season, every game becomes more important.That's why game cancellations remain a big...
Oklahoma City Public Schools announces winter sports guidelines
Oklahoma City Public School announced Thursday its guidelines for winter sports.Fans will be allowed at all events but must...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 7 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
Oklahoma high school notebook: Wilson wins Player of the Week poll
Piedmont gets creative to stay in game shape It’s not often a high school football team will go nearly a month while playing...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: OSSAA releases Class 5A state tournament bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Tuesday brackets for the Class 5A volleyball state...
Oklahoma high school football: Piedmont gets creative to stay in game shape
PIEDMONT – It's not often a high school football team will go nearly a month while playing only one football game.Yet that's...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s top 10 games of Week 7
Get ready for some Thursday night football. It’s fall break week, meaning there’s a full slate of games Thursday and only a...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 6
Plenty of high school football players had big performances this week with the playoffs creeping closer.Some led big comebacks...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 7 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parenthesis) 1. Owasso (1) — 6-0 2. Jenks (2) — 4-1 3. Broken Arrow (3) — 3-2 4. Tulsa Union (4) —...
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 6
Edmond Santa Fe stifles YukonIn a battle of what could be the West’s two best teams in Class 6A-I, Edmond Santa Fe came out on...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 6 games
Game cancellations continue fluctuating.With the regular season halfway finished, district contests become more important every...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: North Rock Creek looking to make noise at state tournament in first year of varsity play
SHAWNEE — Jamie Hancock didn’t know what to expect. North Rock Creek’s volleyball coach had an open mind heading into her first...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: Here are six players to watch at the Class 4A-3A state tournament
Six players to watch The Classes 4A-3A volleyball state tournament gets underway Friday. Class 4A will play all matches at...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 6 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
OSSAA: Executive director David Jackson 'cautiously optomistic' about hosting state tournaments, moving forward with winter sports
David Jackson is cautiously optomistic about state tournaments beginning Thursday.Jackson, the Oklahoma Secondary School...
Oklahoma high school football midseason awards: Who is the state's Most Valuable Player?
The Oklahoman’s high school coverage team breaks down some midseason award winners, but keep in mind, this is not a prediction...
OSSAA: Mandates not expected for winter sports
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association doesn't plan to impose new mandates for winter sports.OSSAA executive...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: OSSAA announced Class 4A-3A state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association released brackets Tuesday for the Classes 4A-3A volleyball state...
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Oklahoma high school football: Putnam North sprints past Deer Creek
EDMOND – Kishaun Denton’s speed was on full display Monday night. Putnam North’s senior wide receiver and defensive back...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 6 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parenthesis) 1. Owasso (1) — 5-0 2. Jenks (2) — 3-1 3. Broken Arrow (3) — 2-2 4. Tulsa Union (4) —...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s top 10 games of Week 6
We’re halfway through the regular season. There are only five weeks left for teams to jockey for playoff positioning, and every...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 5
There were no shortages of great performances at the halfway point of the high school football season.The Oklahoman's Fans'...
Oklahoma high school football: Washington uses balanced attack to down Bethel
WASHINGTON — Jamison Holland caught the kickoff and began to make his trek through Bethel’s kickoff team. The junior wide...
Oklahoma high school football: Why Collin Gibson has been a difference maker for McLoud
MCLOUD – Collin Gibson has been a difference maker.The senior quarterback at McLoud had 22 carries for 187 yards and four...
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 5
Jenks rallies to top Broken ArrowClass 6A-I No. 2 Jenks faced a 17-0 deficit in the first half but rallied to top No. 3 Broken...
Oklahoma high school football: Braylin Presley scores 6 TDs, Bixby dominates Carl Albert
MIDWEST CITY – Braylin Presley was the best player on Jim Harris Field on Friday night.And it wasn’t really close.Bixby’s...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Goliath matchup lives up to billingAlthough the scoreboard wouldn't indicate it, Friday's matchup between Bixby and Carl Albert...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 5 games
Game cancellations continue rising.One of the reason is because Oklahoma City Public Schools and Putnam City Public Schools...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: Edmond Santa Fe’s Will Ethridge notches 1,000th career win
EDMOND — A lot of change has occurred during Will Ethridge’s career as Edmond Santa Fe’s volleyball coach. There are nearly 100...
The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Sept. 24-30
Boys cross country Brendan Robeaux, Mustang: The senior placed fourth in the Class 6A race at the pre-state meet at Edmond...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 5 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
Oklahoma high school sports: Oklahoma City Public Schools to resume athletics Monday
Sports at Oklahoma City Public Schools are back on.Only five days after saying athletics were stopped until further notice, the...
Oklahoma high school football: Bixby vs. Carl Albert shows how COVID has turned coaches into a 'Southwest Airlines scheduler'
MIDWEST CITY — Mike Corley and his assistants had plenty of time to try and devise a plan. After Carl Albert’s football team...
Oklahoma high school football: Luther's quick start helps claim first win
LUTHER – Drew Scheer sparked the Luther football team's defense early.After junior quarterback Braden Browning scored on a...
Oklahoma high school sports: Putnam City students, coaches say ‘let us play’ amid COVID shutdown
WARR ACRES — The chants from students and coaches carried a simple message. Let us play. Students, coaches and parents from...
Oklahoma high school football: Edmond Santa Fe wins Edlam battle behind big second half
The scene was one that happens every night across high school football stadiums in Oklahoma. But this was no Friday night.
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 5 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parenthesis) 1. Owasso (1) — 4-0 2. Jenks (2) — 2-1 3. Broken Arrow (3) — 2-1 4. Tulsa Union (4) —...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert hosting Bixby tops The Oklahoman’s best games of Week 5
The season is nearly halfway over. Five weeks are down, and there’s six to go. Every game gets more important, especially...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 4
The first week of district play came with numerous big performances across the city.The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the...
Oklahoma high school football: COVID wreaking havoc on schedules
The coronavirus pandemic is starting to show its teeth in Oklahoma high school football. District play began this week for most...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert to host Bixby on Friday
Two of Oklahoma's best football teams over the past decade will face off Friday. Both Carl Albert and Bixby had district...
Oklahoma high school football: Big fourth quarter propels Chandler past Crossings Christian
Chandler football coach Jack Gray couldn't figure out why his team struggled early.The Lions' defense was stout, but the...
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 4
Bixby’s Williams sets career passing touchdown markBixby senior quarterback Mason Williams continues to set records. On Friday,...
Oklahoma high school football: Anadarko runs past Perkins-Tryon
PERKINS – Lucas Camp just kept running.Anadarko's sophomore running back received the ball from his quarterback and darted up...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 4 games
District play is here, which means the game now count.That isn't good when it comes to game cancellations, though. The...
Oklahoma high school football: Blanchard's Lincoln Smith, Jacob Maston star in upset win at John Marshall
It seemed like a replay.Blanchard senior linebacker Jacob Maston stepped in front of John Marshall quarterback Kane Donovan's...
The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Sept. 17-23
Boys cross country Josh Cherry, Edmond Memorial: He earned a second-place finish in the Class 6A-5A division at the OK Runner...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 4 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: Growth of beach volleyball leaving footprints across city
There were so many athletes wanting to play beach volleyball this summer, Lee Chartier had to start turning people away....
Oklahoma high school football: Former Heritage Hall star Jack Ross named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Former Heritage Hall star and University of Chicago defensive lineman Jack Ross was named to the 2020 Allstate AFCA Good Works...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: How Norman North's consistency started win streak
NORMAN – It was a strange start to the season for Norman North's volleyball team. The Timberwolves didn't scrimmage...
Oklahoma high school basketball recruiting: Heritage Hall guard Trey Alexander announces top 7 schools
Trey Alexander, one of the nation's top basketball prospects in the 2021 recruiting class, is closer to making his decision.
Oklahoma high school football: Bridge Creek gets back to basics against Lexington
BLANCHARD – Bridge Creek football coach Scott O'Hara knew he needed to change things up.During the Bobcats' 27-12 win against...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s top 10 games of Week 4
District play is here. Most teams across the state begin district play this week, meaning the games have a bit more importance....
Oklahoma high school football: Deer Creek rallies from early deficit, tops Edmond North in overtime
EDMOND – Even as its offense struggled, the Deer Creek football team's defense kept it in the game. During Deer Creek's...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 4 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parenthesis) 1. Owasso (1) — 3-0 2. Jenks (2) — 2-1 3. Broken Arrow (3) — 2-1 4. Tulsa Union (4) —...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 3
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players in Week 3 is now live.
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 3
Tulsa Lincoln Christian rallies to top JonesStar senior wide receiver Kolbe Katsis caught two touchdowns in the third quarter...
Oklahoma high school football: Ben Harman’s 3 TDs leads Cashion past Thomas
CASHION – Mason Manning didn’t have time to do much when the pass hit his hands.A Thomas defender immediately hit him with a...
Oklahoma high school football: Nate Rouse scores 2 TDs, Crossings Christian shuts out Casady
The Crossings Christian football team has faced plenty of adversity in the past two weeks.Its Week 2 game against Oklahoma...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman’s high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
OSSAA: Board approves amending policy regarding cancellation of district contests
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors approved Friday to amend a board policy concerning...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 3 games
With one week to go until district play starts for most teams across the state, high school football games are getting more...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 3 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Sept. 10-16
Boys cross country Fares Maarouf, Piedmont: The senior placed third at Broken Arrow's meet Saturday, finishing the 5-kilometer...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 2
With another week of high school football in the books, more players across the metro had big games and some record...
Oklahoma high school volleyball: Edmond North wins Heather Harkness Invitational
EDMOND – Edmond North's volleyball team had its best weekend of the season at the Heather Harkness Tournament.The Huskies, the...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Tulsa Holland Hall DL Owen Ostroski commits to Army
TULSA – One of the state's most dominant players has made his college decision.Tulsa Holland Hall senior defensive lineman Owen...
Oklahoma high school basketball recruiting: Kingfisher forward Matthew Stone commits to North Texas
KINGFISHER – Matthew Stone won't go too far from home when he heads to play college basketball.The senior forward on...
Oklahoma high school football: Santa Fe bests Edlam rival North behind Talyn Shettron's big night
EDMOND – Talyn Shettron catching touchdown passes is a sight Edmond Santa Fe's opponents better get used to seeing. The...
Oklahoma high school basketball recruiting: Edmond Memorial's Sean Pedulla names top 8 schools
EDMOND – Sean Pedulla is nearing his decision.The senior guard at Edmond Memorial announced Sunday his top eight schools in his...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Mustang TE Andre Dollar commits to Oregon
MUSTANG – Andre Dollar is going to play football all across the United States before his playing career is finished.The junior...
Oklahoma high school football: Bixby at Stillwater canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
One of the state's biggest nondistrict games has been canceled.Bixby was set to travel to Stillwater for a rematch of the past...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s top 10 games of Week 3
The season is marching forward. We’re heading into the fourth week of Oklahoma high school football and closing in on district...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 3 rankings
Class 6A-I (Previous rank in parenthesis) 1. Owasso (1) — 3-0 2. Jenks (2) — 2-1 3. Broken Arrow (3) — 2-1 4. Tulsa Union (4) —...
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, numbers and things we learned from Week 2
Kelley wins Battle of the BishopsOwen Heinecke found a seam and took off for an 85-yard touchdown run in the third quarter,...
Oklahoma high school football: Putnam City gets first win under new coach Carter Whitson
Putnam City coach Carter Whitson was happy earning his first win, but his players weren't satisfied.
Oklahoma high school football: Stillwater's Qwontrel Walker surpasses 6,000 career rushing yards
MUSTANG – Qwontrel Walker is running himself deeper in the state's high school football record books. On Class 6A-II No. 2...
Oklahoma high school football: Tulsa Washington star Gentry Williams tears ACL in right knee
Tulsa Washington's Gentry Williams is done for the season.The standout junior wide receiver and defensive back tore his right...
Oklahoma high school football: Former Yukon star, Navy QB Perry Olsen to transfer
Perry Olsen is on the move.The former Yukon standout quarterback announced Friday his intentions to transfer from Navy. He...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman’s high school sports reporters about the games they covered.
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert puts together late drive to cap rally win against Del City
DEL CITY – Ben Harris scanned the field, but he knew who he was going to throw to at the snap. The fourth-down play began,...
Varsity podcast: Road to Wantland continues
The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan, Nick Sardis and James D. Jackson discuss the week's latest games, big OSSAA news regarding...
OSU football: Stillwater junior LB Gabe Brown receives offer from Cowboys
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State's football team didn't have to go far to make its latest offer.In fact, the Cowboys didn't...
Friday Night Lights: Why officiating during a pandemic presents new challenges for an already difficult profession
Being at a high school football game on Friday nights is nothing new for Brady Dukes. He’s the girls basketball and cross...
Oklahoma high school football: List of canceled, postponed Week 2 games
The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on Oklahoma high school football schedules.Last week, it canceled two of the bigger...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's Week 2 picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Sept. 3-9
Boys cross country AJ Antonelli, Deer Creek: The junior won the Class 6A-5A race at the Carl Albert Titan Invitational on...
OSU men's basketball: Edmond Memorial guard Sean Pedulla receives offer from Cowboys
Sean Pedulla's stock continues rising.
OSSAA board approves 3-year contract with UCO to host 11-man state football championships at Wantland Stadium
All 11-man Oklahoma high school football teams will have one goal for the next three seasons.
Oklahoma high school football: How Edmond North is getting back on schedule after positive coronavirus case paused season
EDMOND — It didn’t take long for Edmond North’s football team to face the harsh reality many teams are tackling this season....
OSSAA to discuss, vote on 3-year contract to host 11-man football state championships at Wantland Stadium
The Road to Wantland may be here to stay.
Oklahoma high school football: How Brexten Green's mindset changed to make him a star for Cashion
CASHION – It's easy for Cashion football coach Lynn Shackelford to see how much Brexten Green has improved.The senior wide...