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    Record: 1-10 | Unranked
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    PODCAST: Time to tackle some public/private discussion

    7/18/2019 |  Ben Johnson

    We finally took the plunge and did a deep dive into the long-standing public schools vs. private schools debate in Oklahoma. Cashion head football coach (and athletic director) Lynn Shackelford (24:45) joined us to share his thoughts from the public side, and Bishop Kelley athletic director Lance Parks (46:24) offered up some insight from the private school side.

    Regardless of which side you're on, both make great points. Both have valid arguments. 

    Also, we talk about some recent football commitments, including Broken Arrow's Andrew Raym siding with the Sooners. The chat briefly about OSU's recruiting class after Bixby's Brennan Presley vowed his commitment to the Cowboys.

    But perhaps most importantly, we talked food (5:46). Is there a place that we think is overrated? Underrated? FYI: We talked pizza!

    Have your own thoughts on food or the public/private debate? Tweet us at @benjohnsontul or @michaelswisher. 

    Or send us an email at ben@skordle.com & we'll answer any questions or read comments on the next podcast.

    Thanks so much for listening!

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    PODCAST TIME! Wall to wall basketball and wrestling

    2/28/2019 |  Ben Johnson

    Medals and trophies have been handed out to wrestlers across the state. Now it’s time for basketball teams to start claiming hardware.

    Ben and Michael dive into Class A & B state basketball tournaments on tap this week, and they guys also make their predictions in each class.



    Ben breaks down what happened at the state wrestling tournament and some of the various highlights along the way. 

    Also added a new segment where the guys named their MVPs of the week. Listen in and find out who they dubbed as last week’s MVPs.

    All that leading up to Michael's interview with Okarche coach Ray West. You don't want to miss what West had to say.

    Thanks for listening & enjoy!

    Have any feedback? Email the show at ben@skordle.com

    Week 5 Player of the Week Poll

    10/1/2018 |  Ben Johnson

    The Skordle Week 5 Player of the Week poll is sponsored by:

    Week 5 Finalists
    Eli Williams (Sapulpa) - Junior quarterback rushed for 217 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. Also passed for 194 yards and two touchdowns in the Chieftains’ 63-58 win over Bartlesville.

    Noah Cortes (Broken Arrow) - Senior tailback rushed for 200 yards and a single-game school-record six touchdowns on 14 carries in the Tigers’ 63-7 win over Norman.

    Cameron Gunville (Seminole) - Junior tailback rushed for 319 yards and four touchdowns on 41 carries in the Chieftains’ 50-31 victory over Lincoln Christian.

    Corey Ramsey (Okemah) - Senior running back rushed for 359 yards and seven touchdowns on 16 carries in the Panthers’ 70-32 victory over Holdenville.

    Brant Hager (Verdigris) - Junior quarterback completed 22 of 33 passes for 537 yards and five touchdowns. Also rushed for 24 yards and one touchdown in the Cardinals’ 45-35 win over Vinita.

    Austin Hines (Adair) - Senior quarterback completed 14 of 23 passes for 496 yards and seven touchdowns in the Warriors’ 48-21 win over Wyandotte..

    Tayden Lucero (Haskell) - Senior quarterback had 23 carries for 271 yards and four touchdowns, and also completed 9 of 17 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown. On defense, had 10 tackles and an 81-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Haymakers’ 44-16 win over Dewey.

    Stevie Orr (Davenport) - Senior quarterback rushed for 123 yards and five touchdowns on 18 carries. Completed 20 of 34 passes for 396 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 50-38 win over Dewar.

    Josiah Markum (Okla. Christian Academy) - Senor tight end caught nine passes for 398 yards and seven touchdowns. On defense, he finished with four tackle, one interception, one sack, one tackle for loss and one fumble recovery in OCA’s 63-42 win over Northeast.





    Honorable Mention

    Nick Jones (Eufaula) - Rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass in only one half against Hartshorne in the Ironheads’ 41-6 win.

    Michelle Artzberger (Lawton Mac) - Caught eight passes for 100 yards and three touchdowns. Also had six tackles on defense in the Highlanders’ 48-0 win over Southeast.

    Cade Shropshire QB (Checotah) - Passed for 172 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns on 16 carries in the Wildcats’ 55-26 win over Okmulgee.

    Wyatt Conley (Minco) - Passed for 148 yards and one touchdown and also ran for one touchdown. On defense, had an 18-yard interception return for a touchdown in Minco’s 34-8 win over Watonga.

    Laquan Wells (Idabel) - Passed for 186 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns in the Warriors’ 70-12 win over Webster.

    Dae Dae Leathers (Tahlequah) - Rushed for 202 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries in Tahlequah’s 14-7 win over Skiatook.

    Danny Brockup (Inola) - Senior running back scored three touchdowns while rushing for 176 yards on 20 carries. Also had one catch for 45 yards in the Longhorns’ 42-0 win over Claremore Sequoyah.

    Andrew Crow (Victory Christian) - Rushed for five touchdowns on offense and had two interceptions on defense in the Eagles’ 54-0 win over Fairland.

    Garrett Williams (Victory Christian) - Threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns, also rushed seven times for 58 yards and two touchdowns in the Conquerors’ 63-16 victory over Morris.

    Jaxon Canard (OCS) - Rushed for 182 yards and four touchdowns on 23 carries in the Saints’ 42-22 win over Newkirk.

    Senior LB/WR Jonathan Buskirk (Regent Prep) - Had 15 tackles and three tackles for loss on defense. On offense, had two catches for 44 yards and a touchdown in Regent Prep’s 32-22 win over Yale.

    Michael Marin (Barnsdall) JR RB - Junior tailback had 244 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries in the Panthers’ 50-36 win over Langston Hughes.

    Qwontrel Walker (Stillwater) - Rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries. Also had a 44-yard touchdown reception in the Pioneers’ 31-13 win over Midwest City.

    Will Dunigan (Spiro) - Caught five passes for 130 yards and one touchdown. On defense, he had 14 tackles in Spiro’s 47-14 win over Westville.

    Shade Watie (Tahlequah Sequoyah) - Rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries. Also had six catches for 77 yards and one touchdown in the Indians’ 34-13 win over Pocola.

    Drake Roush (Holland Hall) - Completed 14 of 23 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Also had eight tackles on defense in a 49-21 win for the Dutch over Keys.

    Conner Carey (Heritage Hall) - Rushed for 188 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries. Also had three catches for 86 yards in the Chargers’ 27-20 win over John Marshall.

    Nate Asbill (Sallisaw) - Rushed for 274 yards and four touchdowns in the Black Diamonds’ 42-21 win over Stilwell.

    OLB Cole McMurphy (Crossings Chr) - Recorded 17 tackles and a touchdown off his own blocked punt in Crossings Christian’s 16-14 win over Crescent. 

    Makai Blades (Glenpool) - Rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries in the Warriors’ 66-0 win over Hale.

    Collin Oliver (Edmond Santa Fe) - Recorded 17 tackles, three tackles for loss, one tackle for a safety and a fumble recovery in the Wolves’ 30-14 win over Yukon.

    Blake Lair (Coweta) - Caught six passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers’ 41-7 win over Durant.

    Jahkobie Smith (Del City) - Completed 17 of 22 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for 155 yards and three touchdowns in Del City’s 49-13 win over Putnam City West.

    Jeff Foreman (Del City) - Caught 10 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles’ 49-13 win over PC West.

    Miles Davis (Lawton) - Rushed for 256 yards and a touchdowns on 35 carries in the Wolverines’ 34-17 win over Deer Creek. 

    Trenton Skinner (Shawnee) - Caught seven passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. Also threw a touchdown pass in the Wolves’ 32-27 win over Ponca City.

    Brennan Presley (Bixby) - Caught three passed for 51 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 25 yards. Even completed a pass for 34 yards. On defense, he had a 36-yard interception return in the Spartans’ 21-7 win over Booker T. Washington.

    Jimmie Coleman (Muskogee) - Rushed for 206 yards and five touchdowns on 29 carries. Also caught three passes for 49 yards in the Roughers’ 45-27 win over Sand Springs.

    Week 2 picks

    9/6/2018 |  Ben Johnson

    Can't sugarcoat the truth: it was a rough go of it for everyone not named Michael Swisher last week. Old man Swisher managed to pull off a 16-8 slate with Week 1 picks, but we can all assume he cheated somehow. As it stands now, Swisher leads the pack through two weeks at 27-13, and I'm three games off his pace. Randy Turney is currently third at 23-17 and Whitt Carter is hovering just above .500 at 21-19.

    It's our vow to you to be better this week (or something like that). Week 2 picks right here:


    Broken Arrow at Owasso

    Michael Swisher: Broken Arrow 24, Owasso 14

    Ben Johnson: Broken Arrow 37, Owasso 20

    Whitt Carter: Broken Arrow 31, Owasso 17

    Randy Turney: Broken Arrow 21, Owasso 17


    Carl Albert at Del City

    Michael Swisher: Carl Albert 31, Del City 20

    Ben Johnson: Carl Albert 34, Del City 16

    Whitt Carter: Del City 28, Carl Albert 27

    Randy Turney: Carl Albert 24, Del City 20


    Union at Jenks

    Michael Swisher: Union 33, Jenks 24

    Ben Johnson: Union 20, Jenks 17

    Whitt Carter: Jenks 34, Union 24

    Randy Turney: Union 24, Jenks 23


    Lincoln Christian at Vian

    Michael Swisher: Lincoln Christian 22, Vian 19

    Ben Johnson: Vian 32, Lincoln Christian 27

    Whitt Carter: Lincoln Christian 28, Vian 21

    Randy Turney: Lincoln Christian 34, Vian 24


    Tuttle at Plainview

    Michael Swisher: Tuttle 21, Plainview 20

    Ben Johnson: Tuttle 29, Plainview 22

    Whitt Carter: Tuttle 34, Plainview 31

    Randy Turney: Tuttle 35, Plainview 21


    Booker T. Washington vs. Horn Lake (Miss.)

    Michael Swisher: Booker T. Washington 35, Horn Lake 14

    Ben Johnson: Horn Lake 24, Booker T. Washington 22

    Whitt Carter: Booker T. Washington 35, Horn Lake 27

    Randy Turney: Horn Lake 28, Booker T. Washington 17


    Bishop McGuinness at Bishop Kelley

    Michael Swisher: Bishop Kelley 31, Bishop McGuinness 24

    Ben Johnson: Bishop Kelley 16, Bishop McGuinness 13

    Whitt Carter: Bishop McGuinness 20, Bishop Kelley 16

    Randy Turney: Bishop Kelley 21, Bishop McGuinness 20


    Heritage Hall at Clinton

    Michael Swisher: Heritage Hall 30, Clinton 20

    Ben Johnson: Heritage Hall 35, Clinton 18

    Whitt Carter: Heritage Hall 35, Clinton 21

    Randy Turney: Heritage Hall 31, Clinton 20


    Anadarko at Blanchard

    Michael Swisher: Blanchard 29, Anadarko 18

    Ben Johnson: Blanchard 29, Anadarko 16

    Whitt Carter: Blanchard 42, Anadarko 21

    Randy Turney: Blanchard 24, Anadarko 7


    Davis at Sulphur

    Michael Swisher: Sulphur 18, Davis 16

    Ben Johnson: Sulphur 30, Davis 14

    Whitt Carter: Sulphur 34, Davis 12

    Randy Turney: Sulphur 21, Davis 20


    Coweta at Tahlequah

    Michael Swisher: Coweta 23, Tahlequah 17

    Ben Johnson: Coweta 27, Tahlequah 19

    Whitt Carter: Coweta 34, Tahlequah 27

    Randy Turney: Tahlequah 17, Coweta 10


    Southwest Covenant at Empire

    Michael Swisher: SW Covenant 48, Empire 28

    Ben Johnson: SW Covenant 44, Empire 29

    Whitt Carter: SW Covenant 38, Empire 22

    Randy Turney: SW Covenant 34, Empire 17


    Stillwater at Norman North

    Michael Swisher: Stillwater 29, Norman North 19

    Ben Johnson: Stillwater 42, Norman North 19

    Whitt Carter: Stillwater 34, Norman North 24

    Randy Turney: Stillwater 24, Norman North 17


    Mustang at Edmond Santa Fe

    Michael Swisher: Edmond Santa Fe 24, Mustang 21

    Ben Johnson: Edmond Santa Fe 28, Mustang 24

    Whitt Carter: Edmond Santa Fe 35, Mustang 28

    Randy Turney: Edmond Santa Fe 18, Mustang 16


    Lawton MacArthur at Lawton

    Michael Swisher: Lawton 28, Lawton MacArthur 20

    Ben Johnson: Lawton 33, Lawton MacArthur 31

    Whitt Carter: Lawton MacArthur 41, Lawton 28

    Randy Turney: Lawton 21, Lawton MacArthur 14


    Ada at Noble

    Michael Swisher: Noble 24, Ada 18

    Ben Johnson: Noble 33, Ada 23

    Whitt Carter: Noble 21, Ada 13

    Randy Turney: Ada 21, Noble 7


    Edison at Memorial

    Michael Swisher: Memorial 23, Edison 16

    Ben Johnson: Edison 26, Memorial 24

    Whitt Carter: Edison 27, Memorial 21

    Randy Turney: Memorial 14, Edison 13


    Adair at Locust Grove

    Michael Swisher: Adair 38, Locust Grove 22

    Ben Johnson: Adair 38, Locust Grove 22

    Whitt Carter: Adair 34, Locust Grove 18

    Randy Turney: Adair 28, Locust Grove 13


    Oklahoma Christian Academy at Crescent

    Michael Swisher: Crescent 30, OCA 15

    Ben Johnson: OCA 35, Crescent 30

    Whitt Carter: Crescent 21, OCA 20

    Randy Turney: OCA 28, Crescent 21


    Let us know what you think. Tweet your predictions to us at @Skordle.


    2018 Class A Girls State Tournament Day 1 Wrapup
    2018 Class A Girls State Tournament Day 1 Wrapup

    OCA aiming for first state tournament appearance

    Girls Basketball | 2/25/2018 | Jacob Unruh | NewsOK

    Oklahoma Christian Academy’s girls basketball team is in uncharted territory.

    One win away from a state tournament berth for the first time in program history, the unranked Eagles are approaching Monday’s Class A area tournament consolation championship with confidence.

    “People don’t know who we are,” OCA coach Joe Crawford said. “On any given night, we can beat anybody in Class A basketball.”

    OCA (18-9) plays No. 5 Canute at 6:30 p.m. in the Enid Event Center. It’s a rematch of the regional tournament championship in which OCA won in overtime.

    Skordle Class A State Championship Preview
    Skordle Class A State Championship Preview
    Coaches Corner with Bob Ward
    Coaches Corner with Bob Ward
    Coaches Corner with Lynn Shackelford
    Coaches Corner with Lynn Shackelford
    Coaches Corner with Matt Hennesy
    Coaches Corner with Matt Hennesy
    Coaches Corner with Lynn Shackelford
    Coaches Corner with Lynn Shackelford

    BROKEN ARROW FIRES DAVID ALEXANDER

    11/30/2020 |  Ben Johnson

    BROKEN ARROW -- Some results over the weekend were stunning. But none near as shocking as the news from Broken Arrow to start the week.

    In a release from the school on Monday morning, Broken Arrow announced it was stripping David Alexander of his head coaching duties. A move no one saw coming, including Alexander himself.

    Two years after leading the Tigers to their first state championship, Alexander, 56, now finds himself without a head coaching gig. He went 60-23 in seven seasons and finished with a state runner-up finish in 2015.

    “We appreciate and thank coach Alexander for his dedication and time with the program," said Chuck Perry, associate superintendent of student services, in a statement released by the district.

    "His legacy has been cemented in the fact that he came home to his high school alma mater and was the first coach to take the program to the top of the mountain. After much consideration, though, we feel the timing is right and is in the best interest of the district to move in a new direction.”

    Alexander gradated from Broken Arrow in 1982.

    The district said the search for the next head coach begins immediately.

     



     

     

     

     

     

     

    Playoff Picks - Nov. 27

    11/27/2020 |  Korry Rogers

    We are back! A good week for Whitt last week, who is still too far behind to matter.


    We are one week closer to handing out gold balls, so let’s fire off some more picks for the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds!


    Last week (overall):

    Whitt: 16-3 (87-36)

    Swish: 13-6 (91-32)

    Ben: 13-6 (95-28)


    WEEK 3 - PLAYOFF GAMES & PICKS

    Santa Fe vs. Union
    Ben: Santa Fe
    Whitt: Santa Fe

    Jenks vs. Owasso
    Ben: Owasso
    Whitt: Owasso

    Stillwater vs. Choctaw
    Ben: Stillwater
    Whitt: Choctaw

    Bixby vs. Midwest City
    Ben: Bixby
    Whitt: Bixby

    Bishop Kelley @ Carl Albert
    Ben: Carl Albert
    Whitt: Carl Albert

    Guthrie @ Collinsville
    Ben: Collinsville
    Whitt: Collinsville

    McGuinness @ Coweta
    Ben: Coweta
    Whitt: McGuinness

    Cushing @ Hilldale
    Ben: Hilldale
    Whitt: Hilldale

    Tuttle @ Wagoner
    Ben: Wagoner
    Whitt: Tuttle

    Clinton @ Poteau
    Ben: Poteau
    Whitt: Clinton

    Kingfisher @ Holland Hall
    Ben: Holland Hall
    Whitt: Kingfisher

    Stigler @ Kingston
    Ben: Kingston
    Whitt: Stigler

    Anadarko @ Lincoln Christian
    Ben: Lincoln Christian
    Whitt: Lincoln Christian

    Vian @ Metro Christian
    Ben: Vian
    Whitt: Metro Christian

    Chandler @ Marlow
    Ben: Chandler
    Whitt: Marlow

    Jones @ Washington
    Ben: Jones
    Whitt: Washington

    Frederick @ Millwood
    Ben: Millwood
    Whitt: Millwood

    CCS @ OCS
    Ben: OCS
    Whitt: CCS

    Texhoma @ Ringling
    Ben: Ringling
    Whitt: Ringling

    Mooreland @ Crescent
    Ben: Mooreland
    Whitt: Crescent

    Wetumka @ Regent Prep
    Ben: Regent Prep
    Whitt: Regent Prep

    Covington-Douglas @ Dewar
    Ben: Dewar
    Whitt: Dewar

    Sasakwa @ Buffalo
    Ben: Buffalo
    Whitt: Sasakwa

    Waynoka @ Timberlake
    Ben: Timberlake
    Whitt: Timberlake

    Tyrone @ Midway
    Ben: Midway
    Whitt: Tyrone

    Playoff picks - Nov. 20

    11/20/2020 |  Ben Johnson

    PLAYOFF GAMES - WEEK 2 - PICKS

    Broken Arrow @ Union
    Westmoore @ Santa Fe

    PC North @ Choctaw
    BTW @ Midwest City
    Piedmont @ El Reno
    Guthrie @ Lawton Mac
    Grove @ Hilldale
    Skiatook @ Poteau
    Berryhill @ Verdigris
    Anadarko @ Sulphur
    Victory Christian @ Sperry
    Davis @ Community Christian
    Texhoma @ Hobart
    Quapaw @ Pawnee
    Garner @ Davenport
    Depew @ Covington-Douglas
    Waynoka @ Maysville
    Sharon-Mutual @ Gotebo
    Fox @ Tyrone


    Whitt Carter (71-33)
    Union
    Santa Fe
    Choctaw
    Midwest City
    El Reno
    Guthrie
    Hilldale
    Poteau
    Verdigris
    Sulphur
    Sperry
    Community Christian
    Texhoma
    Pawnee
    Davenport
    Covington-Douglas
    Waynoka
    Sharon-Mutual
    Tyrone

    Michael Swisher (78-26)
    Union
    Santa Fe
    Choctaw
    BTW
    Piedmont 
    Lawton Mac
    Hilldale
    Poteau 
    Verdigris
    Sulphur 
    Sperry 
    Community Christian 
    Hobart
    Pawnee
    Davenport
    Covington-Douglas
    Waynoka
    Gotebo 
    Tyrone

    Ben Johnson (82-22)
    Broken Arrow
    Santa Fe
    Choctaw
    Midwest City
    Piedmont 
    Lawton Mac
    Grove
    Poteau
    Verdigris
    Sulphur
    Sperry
    Community Christian
    Texhoma
    Pawnee
    Davenport
    Covington-Douglas
    Waynoka
    Gotebo
    Tyrone

    2020 Playoff Preview

    11/20/2020 |  Ben Johnson

    What we saw last week was technically the playoffs. Now it starts for real and we have some thoughts to share...

    Quick playoff snapshot from the Skordle guys…

     

    Ben Johnson

    Most dangerous team

    - Bixby (Class 6AII) - Duh! Most likely the best team in the state, regardless of class. Braylin Presley is the real deal. Good luck to anyone playing the Spartans.

     

    Breakout player

    Class 4A: Emmanuel Crawford (Grove) - Sophomore running back should start catching eyeballs real quick. Grove has a tough path through Hilldale and potentially Weatherford, but the Ridgerunners are a team to keep an eye on moving forward.

     

    Upset alert

    - Kind of taking this the opposite direction because I’ve heard chatter about some thinking Central will beat Lincoln Christian. I don’t see it. KT Owens and Co. are good but not good enough to take down the Bulldogs.

     

    Best mascot

    Class 2A - Atoka Wampus Cats - That’s too easy! Eufaula Ironheads is always solid, too.

     

    Don't count this team out

    Class 2A - Kellyville - Trevor Jones is rock solid at running back and Colton Ayres is solid at QB. Ponies take on a quality OCS team, and the winner should like its chances in that quadrant of the 2A bracket.

     

    Class predictions

    6AI - Owasso

    6AII - Bixby

    5A - Carl Albert

    4A - Wagoner

    3A - Holland Hall

    2A - Vian

    A - Cashion

    B - Dewar

    C - Timberlake

     

     

    Michael Swisher

    Most dangerous team - Choctaw (6AII) - Yes, Bixby is the best team. We all know that. Nobody’s arguing it. But Choctaw has just enough talent to be that dangerous sleeper. Not upset alert…but dangerous enough. Bixby has blown out everyone this year except Jenks (not a bad 6AI team if you weren’t aware) and….Choctaw. The Yellow Jackets played them within 11 in the regular season. 

     

    Best first-round matchup - Newcastle at Tuttle (4A) - Piedmont and El Reno is intriguing. So is Booker T. and Midwest City. However, this matchup between friendly(?) neighbors is Week 2 rematch that saw the Tigers escape 24-21. 

     

    Upset alert - OSSAA - Yeah, I took the easy way out and didn’t pick a team. But, in all seriousness, if we are able to get through this season and these playoffs, it will be an upset of sorts for it to have been pulled off. I took an unofficial poll prior to the season starting asking some fellow media members if they felt a football season would even take place. It ranged from “no” to “probably shouldn’t, but it’s possible.” There were no straight up “yes” answers. God bless anyone who has been affected directly or indirectly by COVID, and I mean that, but we needed football.

     

    Don’t count this team out - Shattuck (B) - Yes, the Indians got BLASTED by Laverne in the final week of the regular season. Sure, maybe it’s not all “sunshine and rainbows” way out west. However, it’s still Shattuck. The three-time defending state champs have pulled off the improbable before. Am I saying it’s going to happen again? No, but don’t count them out.

     

    Dream matchup - Pawhuska vs. Cashion (A) - Pawhuska is putting up numbers this year that would make most basketball coaches envious. Led by Bryce Drummond, the Huskies average 69.5 - YES, 70! (rounded up of course) - points a game. Cashion, meanwhile, prefers to not surrender points and only gives up 8.5 a game. It’s strength vs. strength if these two meets - as we suspect - in the Class A semifinals. The opposite units aren’t bad either. Cashion scores 48.6 a game while the Huskies give up 15.3. It has all the makings of a matchup classic. Of course, a win only puts you in the finals. The victor could very well get defending champ Ringling the next week.

     

    Class predictions

    6AI - Owasso

    6AII - Bixby

    5A - Carl Albert

    4A - Weatherford

    3A - Holland Hall

    2A - Vian

    A - Cashion

    B - Laverne

    C - Timberlake

     

    Whitt Carter

    Most dangerous team

    Lincoln Christian - The Bulldogs have flown under the radar the majority of the year, comparatively to Heritage Hall and Holland Hall. The reigning state champions, however, are well equipped to repeat, led by quarterback Max Brown, a 6-foot-3 gunslinger that has taken the offense to a new level after taking over mid season. They have a tough road, with a potential quarterfinal matchup against Sulphur or Anadarko, but I'm betting on the Bulldogs to go back-to-back.

    Breakout player
    Robert Spears-Jennings, WR, Broken Arrow - The converted defensive back has shown flashes of elite level talent this year. At 6-foot-3, he has incredible range and the ability to make plays on the ball that usually don't happen at the high school level. Broken Arrow has a tough matchup against Union in the quarterfinals and it won't get any easier if they win, as they will face Edmond Santa Fe. But for the Tigers to advance, they need to feed Spears-Jennings and let his talent give them a chance offensively.

    Dream matchups
    Class 4A quarterfinals - Take a look at that bracket, loaded with good teams, and you will find plenty of dream matchups. Tuttle/Wagoner, Weatherford/Hilldale and many more. There are so many good teams in this class and many of them play similarly. It could make for some big time games in the next few weeks.

    Best uniforms
    Cashion - This is an easy one. There are many good uniforms in high school football and lots of good color schemes/mascots that make teams look even better. But the Wildcats take the throne. I'm not sure how many different helmets they have now, not to mention the uniform combos they can throw out with jerseys and pants. There is some elite level swag happening in Class A and you just love to see it.

    Sleeper team
    Washington - Not sure if you can call the Warriors sleepers, considering the fact that they have just one loss in 2020. But an unranked team to start the year and some impressive wins along the way make them an incredibly tough out in 2A. They are well coached and have a ton of athletes. They can beat you multiple ways and I think they have a great shot to make a run in what seems like a pretty wide open class.

    Class Predictions
    6A-1 - Owasso
    6A-2 - Bixby
    5A - Carl Albert
    4A - Tuttle
    3A - Lincoln Christian
    2A - Washington
    A - Cashion
    B - Dewar
    C - Timberlake

    Sulphur’s Smith ahead of the pack in 2020

    11/12/2020 |  Ben Johnson

    Story by Whitt Carter



    Sulphur’s Logan Smith showed early on in his career that he had a chance to be a special player.

     

    The 6-foot-1, 200 lb. senior always possessed elite speed and good size for a running back at the Class 3A level.

     

    But did he ever think he would join the conversation as one of the best ever at Sulphur?

     

    “Being in that category with some studs is crazy to think about,” he said. “Those are the guys I looked up to as a kid.”

     

    Crazy as it sounds, Smith certainly has a seat at the table, as he currently leads the entire state – all classes – in rushing through the end of the regular season.

     

    Smith has carried 173 times for 2,018 yards and 27 touchdowns, which are eye popping numbers at any level.

     

    He is 304 yards ahead of Luke Tarman from Bishop McGuinness, the closest rusher to the distant Bulldog leader.

     

    For Smith, his success this season can be attributed to a multitude of things, especially the guys he has around him and the creative play-calling from the Sulphur coaches.

     

    “I have a lot of trust in my offensive line,” he said. “And the rest of the offense, too. And believing in coach (Corey) Cole to put us in the best spot for success on that specific down.”

     

    Many that watch Sulphur each year and each week have seen Smith improve each year, but especially this season, where he took a huge jump from being very good to great.

     

    “I just tried to stay dedicated in the weight room and have a focused mindset on what I wanted to accomplish in football and this season,” he said.

     

    Smith thinks the weight room has been his biggest friend and key to his success, as it is something he has gone all-in on each day.

     

    “Getting in there and working will eventually play a tremendous role in your success,” he said. “It is a big part of my everyday life and has made the biggest impact on the field for me.”

     

    Strength and conditioning, along with track, has helped the senior develop top-level speed and agility, something he puts on display seemingly each week, as he is truly a big-play waiting to happen.

     

    Smith has 18 touchdowns this year of 40 yards or more, including 11 in the last four games.


    He has also rushed for over 300 yards in back-to-back games, including a 312-yard, six touchdown performance last Friday night in the win over Lone Grove, which followed a win over Plainview in which Smith racked up 351 yards and four scores.

     

    “I think my strengths as a runner are my size, speed and vision,” he said. “And having the awareness to know when to cut or not.”

     

    He also is a big-time weapon in the passing game, catching 15 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns this season. Smith also has a 53-yard punt return for a score.

     

    The senior also has the luxury of having an offensive line that is experienced, and also, improving each week, helping pave the way for over 320 rushing yards per game as a team.

     

    “I’d say the offensive line is the main reason why I have every yard I do,” Smith said. “They have done a great job and without them I wouldn’t have a single yard.”

     

    Spoken like a true leader, which is something Sulphur head coach Jim Dixon has praised Smith for adopting as he has gotten older, developing into the leader for the 2020 Bulldogs.

     

    “I try to focus on being a leader on an off the field and working hard no matter what happens that day,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to see guys like Trey (Kiser) lead us when I was younger and that’s just what I try to do.”

     

    That’s how Smith wants to leave his legacy among the Sulphur greats, for leading the way and continuing to lead by example.

     

    “I want to be remembered for my work ethic and leadership and honestly, how I impacted our team’s success,” he said.

     

    What that success becomes is still yet to be determined, as the Dogs now shift focus to the playoffs.

     

    But for Smith and his teammates, there is only one goal in mind.

     

    “We want to win a state championship,” he said. “When you are at Sulphur, that’s the goal every year.”

     

    How Smith envisions his team giving themselves a chance at accomplishing their ultimate goal is really no surprise.

     

    “We have to stay true to what we do and trust in what we have been doing all year,” he said. “And we know if we keep working hard, we will give ourselves a shot.”



    Photo credit: DeJay Arms

    Week 10 picks

    11/6/2020 |  Ben Johnson

    Games

    Jenks @ Westmoore

    PC North @ Stillwater

    Booker T @ Bixby

    Lawton Mac @ Ardmore

    Tahlequah @ Collinsville

    Tuttle @ Blanchard

    Poteau @ Broken Bow

    Wagoner @ Skiatook

    Lincoln @ Stigler

    Kingfisher @ Anadarko

    Sulphur @ Lone Grove

    Vinita @ Verdigris

    Adair @ Claremore Seq.

    Christian Heritage @ Washington

    Prague @ Chandler

    Crescent @ Cashion

    Thomas @ Texoma

    Shattuck @ Laverne

    Regent Prep @ Davenport

    Midway @ Sasakwa


    Whitt Carter

    Jenks

    Stillwater

    Bixby

    Ardmore

    Collinsville

    Tuttle

    Poteau

    Wagoner

    Lincoln

    Kingfisher

    Sulphur

    Verdigris

    Adair

    Washington

    Chandler

    Cashion

    Thomas

    Shattuck

    Davenport

    Sasakwa



    Michael Swisher


    Jenks

    Stillwater

    Bixby

    Lawton Mac

    Collinsville

    Tuttle

    Poteau

    Wagoner

    Lincoln Christian

    Anadarko

    Sulphur

    Verdigris

    Adair

    Washington

    Chandler

    Cashion

    Thomas

    Shattuck

    Davenport

    Sasakwa


    Ben Johnson

    Jenks

    Stillwater

    Bixby

    Ardmore

    Collinsville

    Tuttle 

    Poteau

    Wagoner

    Lincoln

    Kingfisher

    Sulphur

    Verdigris

    Adair

    Washington

    Chandler

    Cashion

    Thomas

    Shattuck

    Davenport

    Midway

    SKORDLE SAMPLER - Week 10 (2020)

    11/5/2020 |  Michael Swisher

    By John Hardaway - I Even Eat BBQ on Pizza


    Someplace I like to eat – Jo’s Famous Pizza


    Jo’s Famous Pizza is one of my favorite pizza places in Oklahoma.


    I visit the Edmond location regularly and will continue to do so forever. It’s a great place with awesome staff and service who will go beyond and above to continue earning your business. 


    I have also been to the original Jo’s in Purcell a handful of times and it’s never disappointed either. 


    What makes Jo’s so great in my opinion is the incredible crust that’s flaky and buttery every time. They also only use fresh ingredients for toppings. 


    They have all the classic pizzas. If you like Pepperoni Pizza, you probably won’t find a better one around!



    The entire top is going to be covered in pepperonis and the best part is the pepperoni grease works down into the crust. 


    As for the specialty pizzas, I love the Cowboy (it’s BBQ, a shocker, I know) and the Taco. Trust me, it’s so good, but must be for dine-in only because of the cold lettuce topping it needs to be eaten immediately.