Dual Quarterback System Working for Bronchos
The Bethany Bronchos are quickly climbing the Class 4A high school football rankings and they’re doing it thanks to the success of their dual quarterback system of seniors Taylor Heim and Cale Wetwiska. The dynamic duo have been a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators to gameplan against. Heim is 6-5, athletic, and a threat to score every time he runs...
Junior Forward Patrolling The Paint For Broken Arrow
At a recent practice, Broken Arrow basketball coach Beau Wallace had a challenge for junior jumping jack Anthony Allen – how high could he jump? The 6-5 forward didn’t disappoint. “We tested his jumping ability the other day and he put his hand above the square,” said Wallace. “We were all pretty impressed with that.” With his long wingspan and 36-inch vertical...
Coaches Reflect on COVID-Influenced High School Football Season
The just-completed 2020 high school football season was one that won’t soon be forgotten. From great games and individual performances to games being cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus, the season provided a lot of memorable moments. Coaches, players, administrators and the OSSAA should all be commended for completing the season despite having to navigate a lot of unknowns. “Zero week...
Carl Albert QB Caps Off Amazing Career With Fourth State Title
Oklahoma high school football has been blessed with amazing players and teams during its long and storied history. Future Heisman Trophy winners, NFL All-Pros and Super Bowl champions have all been a part of some magical Friday nights. Until recently, one accomplishment had never taken place in the Sooner State's storied prep football history. No quarterback had ever been a...
The Best 2020 Moments from Ford High School Weekly
Look back at some of the best 2020 moments from Ford High School Weekly. Guests are: Aaliyah Moore, Braylin Presley, Stephen Kittleman, Jeff Nwankwo, Maddie Tokarchik, Brennan Presley, Owen Ostroski, Jerry Ostroski, Bryce Thompson, Rod Thompson, Collin Oliver, Donovan Stephens, Kendal Daniels, Lorenzo Williams and Bill Blankenship.
Holland Hall Wins First OSSAA Football State Championship
When Holland Hall left the Southwest Preparatory Conference five years ago to join the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, the opportunity to compete for state championships was one of the top factors in making the jump. That goal was reached last week as the second-ranked Dutch capped off an impressive unbeaten season by beating #1 Lincoln Christian, 35-7, to win...
A Dive into Jenks’ and Bixby’s Latest Titles with Keith Riggs and Loren Montgomery
On December 5, 2020 at Wantland Stadium in Edmond, the Jenks Trojans defeated the Edmond Santa Fe Wolves 41-14 for their 17th championship and the Bixby Spartans held on to beat Choctaw 17-14 for their 6th gold ball, respectively. Watch highlights of the games, analysis, and hear from Jenks head coach Keith Riggs and Bixby head coach Loren Montgomery as...
Montgomery Coaches Bixby To Third Straight State Title
A few days after Bixby head coach Loren Montgomery won his third straight 6A-II state football title and his sixth in the past seven years, he took a few moments to reflect on what was truly a challenging and rewarding season for the Spartans. "It was a different year," admitted Montgomery, whose Spartan squad outlasted a tough Choctaw team, 17-14,...
Union Recovers From Slow Start To Reach Semifinals
Union High School was not used to losing football games. Before 2020, the Oklahoma Class 6A powerhouse had won eight state titles in the last 20 years. Head Coach Kirk Fridrich had compiled an impressive 142-26 record the past 13 seasons. But a crazy year off the field carried over to the gridiron for the south Tulsa program. Union, playing its...
Stephen Kittleman Looks to End the Trojans’ Championship Drought
Senior Stephen Kittleman has been going to Jenks since Pre-K and playing alongside some of the same players for 13 years. In this episode, Kittleman sheds light on some of the Trojans' most popular traditions such as the players bleaching their hair for the playoffs and why the Jenks quarterback always wears number 9. Also, find out about Stephen...
