This week, the Tulsa World is honoring athletes in boys wrestling , girls wrestling , boys swimming , girls swimming , girls basketball and boys basketball. Sunday is All-State boys and girls basketball .
All-World week continues below with the All-World boys basketball team.
The boys athlete of the year in boys basketball will be announced at the eighth annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive, on Thursday, June 20 at the Cox Business Convention Center. Tickets for the All-World Awards banquet are $75 and are available at allworldawards.com .
Look online and in the Tulsa World this week to see the other winter sports All-World teams. Spring sports finalists will be announced in June and fall sports (football, cross country, volleyball and softball) were announced last fall. Click here to see the fall finalists .
All-World boys basketball
Player of the Year finalists (Listed in alphabetical order)
Holland Hall's Carter Benson.
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Carter Benton Helped lead the Dutch to four consecutive state tournaments. Averaged 18.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals. The sharpshooter sank 100 3s on 48% shooting, including 5-of-6 in a 5A quarterfinal. Sank 88% of his free throws. Scored 28 points in a win over McGuinness on Jan. 18. Had 23 points with 6-of-9 on 3s against Sapulpa on Jan. 26. Selected as the District 5A-4 MVP.
Career totals : 67 games, 1,594 points, 378 rebounds, 248 assists, 79 steals.
Collinsville's Zac Brown.
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Zac Brown Averaged 18.3 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2.5 assists to help the Cardinals finish 21-5 and reach the 5A state tournament. Had 21 points and 15 rebounds in a 57-56 quarterfinal loss against 5A champion Midwest City. Scored 24 points in a 56-41 win over Claremore on Jan. 25 and was selected as Homecoming king. Valedictorian of his class. As a junior, averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds after a coming back from a broken leg in his sophomore season.
Edison's Jermiah Johnson.
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Jermiah Johnson Averaged 18 points, seven rebounds, six steals and five assists to lead the Eagles to the 5A state tournament. Produced 20 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists in an 86-78 overtime win over Booker T. Washington in an area tournament final. Had 17 points, 16 rebounds, 10 steals and eight assists as the Eagles avenged an earlier Coweta, 62-41, on Feb. 6. Scored 21 points and didn’t miss a shot in a 59-54 win over Holland Hall on Jan. 25.
Career totals : 78 games, 1,386 points, 704 rebounds, 412 steals, 312 assists.
Victory Christian's Chris Mason.
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Chris Mason Averaged 21.1 points and 8.5 rebounds to help the Conquerors (23-6) reach the 3A semifinals. Produced 25 points and eight rebounds against Idabel in a quarterfinal. Had 30 points in the overtime semifinal loss against Millwood. Selected as MVP in three regular-season tournaments that were all won by Victory — Port City, Skiatook, Inola. Spent sophomore season at Union.
Career totals : 98 games, 1,589 points, 706 rebounds.
Victory career totals : 76 games, 144 assists, 80 steals, 92 blocks.
Owasso’s Jalen Montonati.
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Jalen Montonati Repeats as an All-World finalist for player of the year. Averaged 23.6 points, 5 rebounds and 2.1 assists to help the Rams win their first state title. Was 6A state tournament MVP with 66 points in three games, including 34 against Edmond North in the final. Scored 40, including the winning 3 as time expired to beat 2A champion Dale in a TofC semifinal. Captured MVP honors for the second consecutive year after leading Owasso to the Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament title. Had 91 3s.
Career totals : 53 games, 1,124 points, 266 rebounds, 266 rebounds, 53 steals.
McLain's Randy Rutherford.
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Coach of the Year Randy Rutherford | McLain
The former Oklahoma State standout led the Titans to a 25-4 record and a berth in the 4A semifinals. It was McLain’s second 20-win season 1993-94 season and deepest playoff run since reaching the 2015 state final. Rutherford has been at McLain for six seasons. A Broken Bow native, he helped OSU reach the Final Four in 1995 as he averaged 19.6 points and 8.4 rebounds. He finished his OSU career averaging 15.6 points and 5.1 rebounds in 99 games. Rutherford also was a head coach at Central and Murray State.
First team Player, School (Class): Ht., Gr., Avg.
Carter Benton, Holland Hall (5A): 6-4, Sr., 18.7
Zac Brown, Colliinsville (6A): 6-9, Sr., 18.3
Jermiah Johnson, Edison (5A): 6-2, Sr., 18.0
Chris Mason, Victory Christian (3A): 6-7, Sr., 21.1
Jalen Montonati, Owasso (6A): 6-7, Sr., 23.6
Booker T. Washington's BJ Harris.
Cambry Shields, Tulsa World
Second team Player, School (Class): Ht., Gr., Avg.
Dalen Fuller, Union (6A): 6-4, Sr., 14.3
BJ Harris, B.T. Washington (5A): 6-0, Jr., 15.0
DJ Howell, Broken Arrow (6A): 6-5, Jr., 13.4
Wyatt Powell, Metro Christian (3A): 6-3, Sr., 17.8
Deke Thompson, Sand Springs (6A): 6-4, Jr., 19.4
Za’brien Shelburn of Wilson (Henryetta).
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Third team Player, School (Class): Ht., Gr., Avg.
Titus Miller, Catoosa (4A): 6-7, Sr., 19.0
KJ Nichols, McLain (4A): 6-3, Sr., 19.5
Za’brien Shelburn, Wilson (B): 6-0, Fr., 20.0
Jackson Welch, Inola (4A): 6-7, Sr., 15.1
Boden Williams, Owasso (6A): 6-3, So., 10.3
Hale's Kabron Lewis.
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Honorable mention Adair: Reece Jackson, 6-2 sr.; Cale Winfrey, 6-2, sr.
Bartlesville: Riley Duong, 5-10, sr.
Bishop Kelley: Brandon Avedon, 6-5, sr.; Will Essman, 6-7, jr.
Bixby: Triston Driver, 6-0, jr.; Luke Friedrichsen, 6-0, sr.
B.T. Washington: Mason Matulis, 6-3, so.; Joc Mitchell, 6-3, fr.; Isaac Sanders, 6-2, so.; Jamarri Simpson, 6-2, jr.
Broken Arrow: Diego Ochoa, 6-2, sr.; JD Talley, 6-4, jr.
Cascia Hall: Memphis Duffie, 6-0, fr.; Jyson Kim, 6-5, jr.; Dallas Lowe, 6-0, fr.
Claremore: Will Jones, 6-0, sr.
Claremore Sequoyah: Judah Gibson, 6-2, jr.; Eestyn Prater, 6-3, jr.
Collinsville: Aiden Anderson, 5-10, jr.; Nick Scyrkels, 6-5, sr.
Coweta: Noah Cooper, 6-2, sr.; Caden Garrett, 6-3, sr.
Dewey: Jace Williams, 5-10, sr.
Drumright: Joseph Bray, 6-5, sr.; Colten Dillingham, 6-2, jr.
East Central: KD Maxie, 6-5, sr.
Edison: Moses Miller, 6-3, sr.
Hale: Damario Adams, 6-7, jr.; Kabron Lewis, 6-2, sr.
Holland Hall: Ethan Taber, 6-4, jr.; Julius Wilson, 6-3, so.
Hulbert: Adam Hinkle, 6-0, sr.
Inola: Aidan Clark, 6-6, so.; Trevor Groff, 6-4, sr.
Jenks: Evan Goodwin, 6-2, so.; Carter Mundy, 5-9, sr.
Kellyville: Ryker Buckley, 5-11, fr.; Easton Nance, 5-10, jr.; Lofton Roach, 6-0, sr.
Liberty: Jarren Cargil, 6-2, sr.; Trent Thompson, 6-0, sr.
Lincoln Christian: Derek Stokes, 5-11, jr.; Cannon Williams, 6-4, jr.
Locust Grove: Cayson King, 6-1, jr.
Mannford: Kaleb Kindley, 6-3, sr.
McLain: Tre Crosslen, 6-3, sr.
Memorial: Jalil Cotton, 6-5, jr.; Fabian Harris, 6-3, so.
Metro Christian: Troy Moses, 6-9, sr.; Jackson Sowards, 6-6, sr.
Muskogee: EJ James, 6-2, sr.; Bryce Thornton, 6-2, sr.
Nowata: Kaleb Bashford, 5-11, sr.
Okay: Chase Clark, 6-0, so; Diezel Davis, 5-8, jr.; Duckee Swimmer, 6-3, sr.
Oologah: Eli DeSpain, 6-1, sr.
Owasso: Jax Kerr, 6-11, jr.; Cody Lechlider, 6-4, sr.; Gabe Patterson, 6-4, sr.
Preston: Jervais Goree, 5-9, sr.
Rejoice Christian: Zizi Okwufulueze, 6-2, so.
Riverfield: Braeden Clinton, 6-0, sr.
Rogers: Brandon Crosslen, 6-4, fr.; D’Karrion Thompson, 5-10, fr.
Sand Springs: Khalil Allen, 6-3, jr.; Kason Evans, 6-7, jr.
Sapulpa: Kylen Edwards, 6-2, sr.; Zac Lewis, 5-10, jr.; Isaac Ragsdale, 5-10, sr.
Skiatook: Trevor Mathews, 5-7, jr.
Stillwater: Ryker Martin, 6-1, sr.; Trey Tuck, 6-3, sr.
Tahlequah: Cash McAlvain, 6-0, jr.; Donovan Smith, 6-5, sr.
Union: Miles Flemons, 6-8, so.; Korbin Gunn, 6-1, jr.; Erik Madrid, 7-2, sr.
Victory Christian: Michael Doctor, 6-1, sr.; Connor Hislop, 5-10, jr.; Gene Mason, 6-3, fr.; Evan Migliore, 6-7, sr.
Wagoner: Ja’Shawn Davison, 5-11, jr.
Wilson (Henryetta) : Charles Shelburn, 5-10, jr.; Ke’shon Shelburn, 6-1, so; Zion Shelburn, 5-10, fr.
Booker T. Washington's Bryce Thompson was the 2020 player of the year.
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Previous winners 2023: Parker Friedrichsen, Bixby
2022: Ty Frierson, Memorial
2021: Anthony Pritchard, Webster
2020: Bryce Thompson, B.T. Washington
2019: Keylan Boone, Memorial
2018: Kalib Boone, Memorial
2017: Caleb Nero, Memorial
2016: Elijah Landrum, Central
2015: A.J. Cockrell, Memorial
2013: Jaylen Lowe, Owasso
2012: Kaleb Porter, East Central
2011: Tim Smallwood, Victory Chr.
2010: Tharone Chilton, Booker T. Washington
2009: Will Bryant, Cascia Hall
2008: Rotnei Clarke, Verdigris
2007: Rotnei Clarke, Verdigris
2006: Rotnei Clarke, Verdigris
2005: Daniel Johnson, Owasso
2004: Nolan “Bo” Richardson, Central
2003: Caleb Green, Memorial
2002: Levi Harris, B.T. Washington
2001: Aundrae Grayson, Rogers
1999: Ebi Ere, McLain; and Antonio Reed, B.T. Washington
1998: Steve Geary and Kevin Ritter, Union
1997: Ryan Humphrey, Booker T. Washington
1996: Ryan Humphrey, Booker T. Washington
1995: R.W. McQuarters, Booker T. Washington
1994: Brandon Loyd, Memorial
1993: Shea Seals, McLain; and Landis Williams, B.T. Washington
1992: Ray Poindexter, Sapulpa
1991: Jonnie Gendron, Kelley
1990: Clinton McDaniel, Booker T. Washington
1988: Lee Mayberry, Rogers
1987: Richard Dumas, Booker T. Washington
1986: Kevin Pritchard, Edison
1985: Kevin Pritchard, Edison
1984: Arthur Thomas, Booker T. Washington
1983: Archie Marshall, Edison
1982: Wayman Tisdale, Booker T. Washington; and Steve Hale, Jenks
1981: William Tisdale, Booker T. Washington
1980: Wayman Tisdale, Booker T. Washington
1979: Danny Hightower, Owasso
1978: Lance Williams, Edison
1977: Marcus Peel, Booker T. Washington
2023: Bryon Flam, Metro Christian
2022: Eli K. Brown III, B.T. Washington
2021: David Winton, Rogers
2020: Scott Bowman, Webster
2019: Conley Phipps II, BTW
2018: Beau Wallace, Broken Arrow
2017: John Coons, Catoosa
2016: Kerwin Dees, Regent Prep
2014: Mike Banfield, Mannford
2013: Mark Vancuren, Owasso
2012: Tim Bart, Bartlesville
2011: Eli K. Brown III, Central
2010: Tim Stewart, Claremore
2009: Michael Parish, Edison
2008: Shea Seals, B.T. Washington
2006: Randy Upshaw, Mannford
2005: Danny Hightower, Owasso
2004: Rusty Stecker, Broken Arrow
2003: Will Reece, Metro Christian
2001: Rusty Stecker, Broken Arrow
1999: Tom Whillock, Sapulpa
1998: Rudy Garcia, Union; and Terry Scott, Central
1997: John Phillips, Broken Arrow
1996: Jeff Hogue, Metro Christian
1995: Danny Limes, Bishop Kelley
1994: Scott Padek, Jenks; and Jason Giddens, Glenpool
1993: Luther Pegues, McLain
1992: Terry Scott, Central
1990: Mike Bolton, McLain
1989: Bob Cleeland, Union
1988: Clifford Criddle, Rogers
1987: Nate Harris, B.T. Washington; and Jack Golden, East Central
1986: Nate Harris, BTW; and Mike Tameny, Collinsville
1985: Gary Hendrix, Mounds; and Mike O’Rourke, Memorial
1984: Nate Harris, B.T. Washington; and Mike Bolton, McLain
1983: John Phillips, Edison
1982: Lonnie Spencer, Rogers
1981: Mike Mims, B.T. Washington
1980: Terry West, Memorial
1977: Mike Mims, B.T. Washington
How the team was picked World high school sports editor Barry Lewis made the final decisions after nomination forms were sent to all the schools in the Tulsa metro area. Coaches were asked to nominate players from their teams and select the best five from other teams. Players from grades 9-12 were eligible. A metro school is any school within 60 miles of the World’s downtown office plus any school within 75 miles located in a town with a population of more than 5,000.
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2023-24 All-World athlete of the year finalists for football, basketball, wrestling, swimming, cross country, volleyball and softball
Football (defense): Jaxon Woods, Hominy
Defensive back • Senior • HT: 5-10 • WT: 175
The year : An All-World finalist for the second year in a row. Just as was the case last year, could also have been a finalist on offense as he led the Bucks to a 13-1 record and Class A semifinal berth. On defense, had 82 tackles and three interceptions. At QB, accounted for 3,990 yards and 59 TDs. Completed 143-of-192 passes for 2,729 yards. As a rusher, had 121 carries for 1,261 yards. Accounted for 444 yards and five TDs in a 40-0 quarterfinal win over Boone-Apache plus had eight tackles, a forced fumble and an interception on defense. Career totals — accounted for 165 TDs, 7,437 passing yards, 4,327 rushing yards, 537 receiving yards, 217 tackles, 13 interceptions (defense).
College: Uncommitted
Photo by Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World
Football (defense): Hank Puckett, Bixby
Linebacker • Senior • HT: 5-11 • WT: 205
The year : Recorded 116 tackles with 17 for losses and eight sacks plus 14 QB hurries to help the 6AI Spartans post a 13-0 record and win a sixth consecutive state title. Didn't miss a game despite a fractured thumb that required surgery just before the playoffs. Recorded 27 tackles in three postseason games. Caught a TD pass and recovered a fumble i a shutout against Southmoore in Week 5. Had an interception against Enid in Week 6. Had 19 tackles against Owasso in the season opener and 13 with two sacks against the Rams in the semifinal rematch. Career totals: 278 tackles, 14 sacks.
College: UCO
Photo by Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World
Football (defense): Hudson Henslick, Collinsville
Defensive back • Senior • HT: 5-9 • WT: 160
The year : Excelled in all areas for the Cardinals, who went 9-3 and reached the 5A quarterfinals. Scored TDs as a DB, rusher, receiver, kickoff and punt returner. Had 51 tackles with three interceptions. On offense, had 85 catches for 1,124 yards and 10 TDs. Averaged 30.8 yards on 12 kickoff returns and 25.8 yards on four punt returns. In Week 3, had seven catches for 108 yards and two TDs, scored on a 95-yard kickoff return and intercepted a pass in the end zone near the end of the first half in a 27-14 win over Bartlesville. In Week 9, had a TD catch, an interception and forced a fumble in a 24-17 win at Grove.
College: Uncommitted
Photo by Brett Rojo, for the Tulsa World
Football (defense): Sawyer Brooks, Lincoln Christian
Linebacker • Senior • HT: 6-0 • WT: 180
The year : Recorded 85 tackles with 18 for losses and an interception to help the Bulldogs win the 3A state title. As a running back, carried 137 times for 1,324 yards and 17 TDs. Also had 23 catches for 223 yards and three TDs. In the state final against Heritage Hall, rushed 19 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns. His first was a 60-yarder that tied the game early in the second half and then had the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. Also led Lincoln's defense with nine tackles, including two for losses. Had 169 yards in a 17-10 win over Perkins-Tryon in the semifinals. Scored on a 38-yard interception return in a 33-0 win over Holland Hall in the season opener.
College: Emporia State
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Football (defense): Hudson Ball, Jenks
Defensive lineman • Junior • HT: 6-2 • WT: 235
The year : Had 89 tackles with 14 sacks to help the Trojans reach the 6AI state title game. Also made an impact as a short-yardage back with TDs on four of his 11 carries. In the quarterfinals, rushed for a pair of fourth-quarter TDs and forced a fumble in a 24-10 win over Edmond Santa Fe. Had a touchdown run and an interception in a Week 9 victory at Broken Arrow. Has 188 tackles in two seasons at Jenks after moving from Arkansas powerhouse Shiloh Christian. Won the 2023 All-World preseason voting as best defensive lineman.
College: Uncommitted
Related: Bill Haisten: Dad’s influence a significant piece in Hudson Ball’s football life
Photo by Brett Rojo, for the Tulsa World
Football (offense): Kaydin Jones, Jenks
Running back • Sophomore • HT: 5-11 • WT: 170
The year : Delivered one of the season's most dramatic moments as his 27-yard TD run with 35 seconds left capped a 33-27 comeback victory over Union in the semifinals. Finished the game with 24 touches for 181 yards and three TDs. Produced 2,006 yards and 20 TDs on offense for the 6AI runner-up Trojans. Carried 204 times for 1,280 yards and 15 TDs. Caught 46 passes for 710 yards and four touchdowns. In the regular season against Union had 21 rushes for 156 yards, five catches for 60 yards and tossed a 16-yard TD pass in a 31-24 victory. Averaged 21.9 yards on 13 kickoff returns in his first season with the Trojans after moving from Broken Arrow.
College: Uncommitted
Photo by Mike Simons, Tulsa World
Football (offense): Ayden Hamilton, Victory Christian
Quarterback/All-purpose • Senior • HT: 6-1 • WT: 185
The year : Led the 2A Conquerors to a 10-3 record and the quarterfinals. As a QB. racked up 4,725 yards and 67 TDs. Completed 156-of-261 passes for 2,518 yards ad 29 TDs. Carried 227 times for a school-record 2,207 yards and 38 TDs. Accounted for 530 yards and seven TDs in a 52-39 playoff win at Prague. Completed 16-of-21 passes for 300 yards plus had 27 rushes for 230 yards with five TDs. In Week 8, accounted for 627 yards and eight TDs in the 2A No. 3 Conquerors' 69-21 win over Sperry. Completed 10-of-15 passes for 283 yards and had 15 rushes for 344 yards with four TDs each. As a DB. had 38 tackles this season, with six for losses, and two interceptions. In two seasons at Victory after moving from Beggs, he produced 91 touchdowns.
College: Harding
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Football (offense): Jamarian Ficklin, Muskogee
Quarterback • Junior • HT: 6-2 • WT: 186
The year : In the 6AII state title game, completed 10-of-11 passes as he accounted for 235 yards and four TDs in a 28-26 win over Stillwater for the Roughers' first gold ball since 1986. Racked up 4,196 yards and 52 TDs. Completed 171-of-253 yards for 3,249 yards and 32 touchdowns. Carried 137 times for 947 yards and 20 TDs. In limited action at DB, had 13 tackles and two interceptions. Averaged 38.9 yards on 11 punts. As a three-year starter at QB, has 9,897 career passing-rushing yards with 121 TDs. Has connected on 482-of-761 passes for 8,492 yards and 91 touchdowns.
College: Uncommitted
Photo by Alonzo Adams, for the Tulsa World
Football (offense): Brody Duffel, Bixby
Offensive tackle • Senior • HT: 6-5 • WT: 270
The year : For the first time since Broken Arrow's Andrew Raym in 2018, an offensive lineman is a player of the year finalist. The three-year starter never missed a game. Helped pave the way for the Spartans to average 59.6 points per game. Bixby coach Loren Montgomery said. "He does so many great things that fans usually don't notice, such as far as understanding a front, understanding that a particular blitz is coming. He does some things that makes us good coaches. He's almost like a coach on the field. He's really good."
College: Tulsa
Related: Tulsa signs top All-World O-linemen Brody Duffel, Colten Christian
Photo by Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World
Football (offense): Gage Deckard, Claremore
Wide receiver • Senior • HT: 6-1 • WT: 175
The year : Caught 68 passes for 1,370 yards and 21 TDs to help the 5A Zebras post an 11-2 record and reach the state semifinals for the first time since 1987. Had eight catches for 141 yards and three TDs plus recovered the game-sealing onside kick in a 48-47 playoff win over Sapulpa. In Week 7, had nine catches for 182 yards and a TD in a 35-13 win over Edison. In Week 2, had seven receptions for 260 yards and four TDs against Oologah. As a DB, finished the season with 22 tackles and two interceptions. Career totals of 114 catches for 2,133 yards and 28 TDs.
College: Uncommitted
Photo by Barry Lewis, Tulsa World
Volleyball: Curry Kendall, Bishop Kelley
Classification: Senior
An All-World finalist last year. For the final time in her varsity career, Kendall was the catalyst spurring the Comets to another successful season. Kendall capped her senior season with 556 kills and a 23.8 hit percentage at the net. The Indiana State signee had 23 blocks, 41 aces, 32 assists and 298 digs on defense. Bishop Kelley went 22-12, won a regional championship, beat Mount Saint Mary in the 6A state quarterfinals and finished the season as a 6A semifinalist.
College: Indiana State
Photo by Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World
Volleyball: Paiton Tuggle, Lincoln Christian
Classification: Senior
Lincoln Christian reached the Class 5A semifinals in 2023, and Tuggle led the way with 385 kills. She also finished her Bulldogs career with the most kills (1,603) in program history. During her senior campaign, she had a 24.6 hitting percentage to go along with 64 aces, 310 digs and 24 blocks -- all of which led the Bulldogs to a 22-14 record, a regional title and a state tournament victory over Claremore en route to finishing the season with a semifinal loss to Booker T. Washington.
College: Uncommitted
Photo by Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World
Volleyball: Arriana Brown, Booker T. Washington
Classification: Sophomore
Brown did it all for the Hornets in their quest to the 5A championship game in the fall. Brown amassed 724 kills and had a 25.9 hitting percentage to lead Booker T. Washington’s offense. She also had 24 blocks along the front line. On defense, Brown came up with 453 digs, and she also had 79 aces while the Hornets finished as the 5A runners-up after state tournament victories over Glenpool and Lincoln Christian. “Arriana is truly the backbone of our team, and her impact on and off the court is great," BTW coach Taylan Nero said. "From a technical standpoint, Arriana's IQ and understanding as a dominant outside hitter is second to none. It's not just about getting kills; it's about orchestrating the game and Arriana does it with finesse. I am extremely blessed to have the opportunity to coach such a talented young athlete.”
College: Uncommitted
Photo by Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World
Softball: Jayelle Austin, Owasso
CF • JUNIOR
In each of her first two varsity seasons, Austin logged at least 109 official at-bats. As a junior, Austin saw opposing teams pitch around her resulting in only 89 at-bats. Austin walked 35 times and sported a .619 on-base percentage. Once on base, the Oklahoma State commit was a stolen-base threat, stealing 27 bases. When Austin was pitched to, she did damage with a .944 slugging percentage with 15 doubles, six triples, five home runs and 27 RBIs.
College: Oklahoma State
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Softball: Addi Drummond, Owasso
C/3B • JUNIOR
In her first two varsity campaigns, Drummond was a force at the plate. In her junior year, Drummond became a huge problem for Owasso opponents. She finished with 45 hits, seven doubles, 12 home runs and 42 RBIs. She walked 12 times and struck out only six times. She finished with a .441 batting average, a .496 on-base percentage and an .882 slugging percentage while leading the Rams to a 34-2 record and the state semifinals.
“Addi is as tough as they come. She loves to live in the moment and will always want the bat in her hand in a critical time," Owasso coach Shane Eicher said. "She is always wanting to get better so it’s not uncommon to see her in the cages after practice.”
College: Uncommitted
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Softball: Chaney Helton, Coweta
OF • SENIOR
When it came to offensive threats in 2023, few — if any — in Oklahoma were more feared than Helton. She finished her final varsity season with a .495 average and a .532 on-base percentage. Helton recorded a .842 slugging percentage, which included 14 doubles, six triples, three home runs and 18 RBIs. Helton also scored 31 times and stole 13 bases. In the field, Helton had a .981 fielding percentage and had only one error while guiding Coweta to the 5A state semifinals.
College: Uncommitted
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Softball: Brooklynn Stohler, Pryor
P • SENIOR
It was going to take an impressive season for Stohler to reach 1,000 career strikeouts in the pitching circle, and she eclipsed that mark with plenty of room to spare. Stohler finished her senior season 16-15 with a 1.762 earned run average and 312 strikeouts. In 125 games played in her varsity career, Stohler collected 69 wins and recorded 1,093 strikeouts. At the plate, Stohler had 28 hits, 15 runs batted in and a .408 on-base percentage while guiding Pryor to the 5A state tournament.
College: Uncommitted
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Cross Country (girls): Ryleigh Hodges, Metro Christian
Classification: Freshman
It had been since 2010 that Metro Christian had a cross country runner atop the medal podium at a state meet. Hodges changed that this season becoming only the third girl in school history to win a title — and the first since Kelsey McKee in 2010. Hodges won the Class 3A state meet in 12:02 and won with a 16-second cushion over Mount Saint Mary’s Ava Carney. Hodges and the Patriots also took home the team title. During the season, Hodges finished sixth at the Missouri Southern Stampede and 64th at the Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater. She finished in the top three the rest of the season. Hodges claimed individual titles at meets at Claremore Sequoyah, Henryetta and Oklahoma Baptist University. She was third at the Pinnacle Conference meet. During the postseason, Hodges was first at both the regional and state meets.
College: Uncommitted
Related: Metro Christian’s Ryleigh Hodges wins 3A title
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Cross country (girls): Tennyson Housley, Lincoln Christian
Classification: Freshman
The Lincoln Christian girls made the jump to Class 5A this season, and with the debut of Housley that meant another state title for the Bulldogs. Housley emerged as one of the state’s best runners, closing the season with campaign with three straight victories — the Pinnacle Conference, regional championship and a 5A individual state crown. In August and September, Housley finished first at the Lincoln Mile, fourth at the Owasso Relays as a team, second at the Rogers State meet, seventh at the Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater and 25th at the Chile Pepper Festival. From there, she turned it on. She set the school’s two-mile record at the Pinnacle Conference meet at 11:27 — the fastest two-mile time in the state since 2015. After regionals, Housley set another school record with a time of 18:28 at state. It was Lincoln Christian’s first girls title since Alyssa Solberg in 2015.
College: Uncommitted
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Cross country (girls): Bella Nelson, Owasso
Classification: Junior
Midway through the 2023 season, Nelson went to the Chile Pepper Festival in Arkansas and set a new 5K school record at 17:51. She then broke her own record two more times during her junior season. Nelson went and lowered her time to 17:46 while winning a Class 6A regional title. A week later, she recorded a time of 17:29 to become the school’s first cross country state champion. At the state meet in Edmond, Nelson finished six seconds ahead of Edmond Santa Fe’s Natalie Duggan, and the Rams claimed their second straight state title and third in four years. Inside state lines, Nelson was unbeaten with wins at the Ram Relays, the meet at Camp Gruber and the Frontier Valley Conference meet. Outside of Oklahoma, Nelson was 11th at the Rim Rock Classic, and she was sixth overall at the Chile Pepper Festival.
College: Uncommitted
Related: Bella Nelson breaks school record, leads Rams to 6A title
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Cross country (boys): Trae Baker, Tahlequah
Classification: Senior
In previous seasons, Baker was no stranger to the top five at 5A’s state meet. But as a senior, Baker broke through for his first championship, capping off his final varsity season in style. Baker had finished fifth as a junior, but in 2023 Baker made it look easy with a final time of 15:41 and beating Guymon’s Adam Sium by 27 seconds. All of that came after Baker claimed five other first-place finishes throughout his senior season. He landed gold medals at the Early Tiger meet, the Rogers State 3-mile meet, the pre-state meet in Edmond, the Metro Lakes Conference meet and the 5A regional race at O’Brien Park. He also mixed in top-five finishes at the Deer Creek meet and the Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Mo. In Arkansas at the Chile Pepper Festival, Baker finished 51st overall. With his state championship, Baker led Tahlequah to third place in 5A, and he became only the second boy in school history to win a title following Brian Gosnell’s gold medal in 2003.
College: Uncommitted
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Cross country (boys): Sam Freeman, Booker T. Washington
Classification: Senior
Freeman closed out his final varsity campaign with a bang, collecting several gold medals and helping Booker T. finish in the top half at the Class 5A state meet. Freeman started the season off with a sixth-place finish at the Distance After Dark event at Rogers State, and he followed that up with back-to-back wins at the Claremore Lake meet and the Holland Hall Invitational. At the Oklahoma State Jamboree, Freeman recorded a top-75 spot among 480 runners, finishing 67th overall. In the final meets of the regular season, Freeman was fourth at meets at Owasso and Claremore, and fifth at the Frontier Valley. In the postseason, Freeman was third in the 5A regional at Owasso, and he rounded out the season by finishing fifth at the 5A state meet.
College: Uncommitted
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Cross country (boys): Clay McKinney, Regent Prep
Classification: Sophomore
McKinney went from a top-five finisher as a freshman to a state champion as a sophomore. While leading the Rams to a top-five team finish at the Class 4A state meet in 2023, McKinney became the state’s top runner in 4A, narrowly edging past Perkins-Tryon’s Corbin Galt by less than a second in the season’s final race. That culminated a season full of success, where McKinney finished outside of a race’s top two only once. McKinney claimed first-place honors at the Rogers State meet (4A and below division), the Missouri Southern Stampede meet (small school division) and 4A regionals in Henryetta — where Regent Prep finished second as a team. McKinney’s silver-medal performances during the season came at Oklahoma Baptist and the Pinnacle Conference meet. At the Chili Pepper Festival, McKinney finished ninth in his heat and 71st overall. With his showing at the state meet, McKinney became only the second boys state champion at Regent Prep, following Jeremiah Tangren, who won a title in 2022. McKinney was also just the fourth individual in school history to win a state crown, with Natalia Cleveland and Ellie Gilbreath (four times) winning state titles on the girls side.
College: Uncommitted
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Swimming (boys): Griffin Craig, Bartlesville
Senior
An All-World finalist for the third consecutive year. Wrapped up his senior season with a bang for the Bruins. The Missouri signee didn’t drop a single competition all season long, until Norman’s JD Thumann upended Craig in the 100 butterfly at the Class 6A state meet. Beyond that, Craig was nearly unbeatable. Craig was the state’s top backstroker with a gold-medal performance at the state meet, and he helped the Bruins’ 200 individual medley relay and 400 freestyle relay teams finish in the top three at the state meet. In those same individual events, Craig finished as a Frontier Valley Conference champion in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, and he also finished atop the standings at the 6A regional meet. In five other regular-season meets, Craig also won in those categories, as well.
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Swimming (boys): Reece Pangburn, Jenks
Sophomore
The Trojans reeled in another team state championship, and Pangburn was instrumental in making it happen. As the third leg of the 200 medley relay, Pangburn ensured Jenks finished atop the standings, and he also won his own gold medal with a state-winning showing in the 100 breaststroke. With his teammates, he also snagged a silver medal in the 200 freestyle relay. During the season, Pangburn was also a Frontier Valley Conference champion in the 100 freestyle, while finishing second to Bartlesville’s Griffin Craig in the 100 backstroke. He also managed to take home two relay golds in the 400 freestyle and the 200 medley at the conference meet.
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Swimming (boys): Will Schenk, Holland Hall
Senior
A year after being disqualified in the 200 individual medley at the state meet, Schenk bounced back this year and totally redeemed himself. Schenk finished atop the standings in the 100 freestyle at the 5A state meet this season, and he won with a comfortable three-second cushion. For good measure, Schenk also won gold in the 500 freestyle for the second straight year. Even more impressive for Schenk is that he’s a one-man team at Holland Hall, and he managed to score 40 team points at the 5A state meet. That put him ahead of 10 other actual teams.
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Swimming (girls): Samantha Crane, Cascia Hall
Senior
After putting Cascia Hall in the state championship win column in 2023, Crane followed up with a stellar senior season – and more gold. As a junior in 2023, Crane won the 200 freestyle, and she capped her senior year this season by defending her crown in the same event. She also did it in dominant fashion, beating the next closest swimmer by 10 seconds. Crane also won the 100 freestyle crown with a four-second cushion.
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Swimming (girls): Addison Howze, Bartlesville
Sophomore
Pairing with Anna Young, Howze helped form one of the best one-two tandems in the state. Howze finished her sophomore season by winning every event she competed in at the 6A state meet. She helped win two relay crowns in the 400 freestyle and the 200 medley, and she also won two individual golds in the 200 individual medley and the 100 backstroke.
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Swimming (girls): Anna Young, Bartlesville
Freshman
The Bruins won their first state championship in five years, and having Young emerge as one of the state’s best swimmers certainly helped. When it comes to performing at a state meet, it’s hard to come up with a better performance than what Young turned in to wrap up her first varsity season. She finished with two individual championships in the 500 freestyle and the 200 freestyle. Young was also a key cog on two gold-winning relay teams in the 200 freestyle and the 400 freestyle. And for good measure, Young also won a Frontier Valley Conference title in the 100 backstroke.
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Wrestling (boys): Canon Acklin, Collinsville
126 * Senior
Acklin became Oklahoma’s 47th four-time state champion after scoring a 1-0 victory over Coweta’s Legend Ellis in the 5A state final. Carrying a 3.98 GPA, the Iowa State signee finished his high school career with a mat record of 130-9, including 40-4 this season. He swept the regional and state titles all four years. His wins contributed to the Cardinals winning the Class 5A team state championships his freshman and sophomore campaigns, respectively, in 2021 and 2022, and the 5A dual state title in the latter year. “It’s awesome,” Acklin said regarding his victory in the state final. “I’m really happy to cap it off as a four-timer. It’s really cool (to join the list of four-time state champions in Oklahoma). It is a tough state of wrestling, so it’s hard to get that done. Hopefully, I can get the job done at Iowa State.”
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Wrestling (boys): Brady Benham, Sperry
165 * Senior
Recognized as the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Class 3A state tournament, Benham finished his senior year with a 40-0 record, becoming Sperry’s first four-time state champion. He also became Oklahoma’s 48th four-time state champion. The Iowa signee rolled through the season finishing most of his matches with pins, but as is the case with most championship finals, he endured in a hard-fought battle against a one-loss opponent in Hinton’s Kyle Harrall. But Benham overcame that challenge with a 5-0 decision, finishing his high school career with a record of 139-11. After the win, he was on his knees giving thanks up above before returning to the circle to be declared the winner. He would then jump in the arms of his father and Sperry assistant coach Jon Benham in celebration.
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Wrestling (boys): Clay Giddens-Buttram, Bixby
175 * Senior
Giddens-Buttram, an Oklahoma signee, was ranked 23rd nationally at 175 pounds while finishing the season with a 36-6 dual record and 120-15 for his entire career. He has won numerous tournaments during his high school career, but the biggest accomplishment is being a three-time state champion. He won his last when he beat Edmond North’s Jude Randall, getting a takedown for a 3-1 sudden victory in this year’s 6A 175-pound final. “He’s a little bit of a different style than what I’m normally used to,” Giddens-Buttram said. “He’s a real strong guy, a real good wrestler overall. It felt like I really had to open up a lot more, get him to move, and second guess himself and in the end, it ended up working.” Giddens-Buttram began his prep wrestling career with a state title his freshman season, but was out his sophomore year with an injury. He rebounded to win last year at 150 as a junior.
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Wrestling (boys): Jace Roller, Bixby
138 * Senior
Roller took home a third-place medal his freshman year and never looked back. He dominated his opponents, forcing pins while on his way to capturing three state championships in each his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. Ranked ninth in the nation at 138 this year, the Missouri signee finished his high school tenure as the Bixby career and season falls record holder, respectively, with 88 and 29 pins in those departments. He went 112-14 in his prep career, including 24-2 as a senior. He did face a challenge from Edmond North’s Hunter Hollingworth in this year’s 6A 138-pound final, but prevailed in a 3-1 decision. “I’ve been around this sport since I was a little toddler,” Roller said. “I’ve been around this my whole life." Roller was also the 6A East regional champion, and won gold in the Coweta Tournament. Also was a UWW Cadet Freestyle All-American, and a three-time Academic All-State champion.
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Wrestling (boys): Gage Walker, Bixby
126 * Senior
Ranked fourth nationally at 126 pounds, Walker became Oklahoma’s 46th four-time state champion after taking a 9-1 major decision against Stillwater’s Julio Aguirre, whom he had the upper hand against throughout the entire match. Walker, also bound for Missouri, accomplished this feat of winning four regional and state titles with two programs. He was with Class 3A Jay his freshman and sophomore seasons before moving to Bixby before his junior season. And from there, he took two more representing the Spartans. Walker finishes his senior campaign with a record of 39-5 and 155-11 through his career. Walker has been an Ironman medalist, two-time Doc Buchanan medalist, Fargo Junior Freestyle All-American, Mid-American Nationals champion, won tournaments in Sapulpa, Sand Springs, Catoosa and the Big 4+4 event in Ponca City, and is a two-time Academic State champion.
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Wrestling (girls): Millie Azlin, Bixby
155 * Sophomore
Ranked No. 7 in the nation, Azlin rolled through her sophomore campaign without a loss. She totaled 37 victories, with 34 coming by way of pins, including championship wins against Sophie Donohoe of Broken Arrow in both the Class 6A East regional and state finals. Azlin also won titles in December at the Jay Border Wars, the Walsh Women’s Ironman in Ohio, and the prestigious Wonder Woman national tournament in Missouri. "Millie is a huge asset to our program where she demonstrates high character, integrity, and sportsmanship; we are so excited to see what the future holds for her," Bixby coach Paul Mayfield said.
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Wrestling (girls): Brissa Bernal, Bixby
120 * Junior
Carrying a No. 9 ranking nationally, Bernal sported a 40-3 record en route to her first state championship this year. She won the finals of her weight class by way of an ultimate tiebreaker, when she applied a takedown to Union’s Aiyana Perkins in a match that went extra periods. Bernal also won significant tournaments at the Jay Border Wars, the Super Girl 64 the Walsh Women’s Ironman in Ohio, and placed second at the Wonder Woman tourney in Missouri. "rissa has a passion for the sport and is a tireless worker," Bixby coach Paul Mayfield said. "Brissa has a bright future in the sport of wrestling and with her drive and determination the sky's the limit."
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Wrestling (girls): Kali Hayden, Union
170 * Senior
Described as a “pinner,” by her coach Gerald Harris, this two-time All-World Wrestler of the Year, after competing at 190 in previous years, dropped down to 170 this season, ranking fourth nationally, en route to a third straight state championship. All three of Hayden’s state titles have come by pins. Having signed with Carl Albert Junior College in Poteau, Hayden completed a 45-2 record her senior year and a career record of 125-5, with an astonishing 123 of those victories being pins. “Kali is a very special athlete, you will be hearing her name for a long time,” Harris said.
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Wrestling (girls): Peighton Mullins, Fort Gibson
155 * Senior
Mullins completed her high school career on the mat as a three-time state champion with a record of 81-3, a four-time regional champion and a three-time conference champion. After winning gold her freshman and sophomore seasons, she settled for runner-up at state last year, but bounced back with her third title, beating Henryetta’s Lily Haywood by fall at 1:58. She finished 18-1 as a senior with her only loss coming in Alabama. “Peighton is obviously a good wrestler,” Fort Gibson coach Sammy Johnsoin said. “She is a great role model for our younger girls and leads by example.”
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Wrestling (girls): Jadyn Roller, Bixby
105 * Junior
Roller won her third state championship in a dramatic thriller. Down 3-0 with 10 seconds to go and faced with a near fall to Westmoore’s Krystan Perez, Roller miraculously flipped Perez on her back and looked to pin her. But she got two points each for the reverse and the near fall, winning a 4-3 decision. Bixby coach Paul Mayfield said, “It was one of the best matches I ever coached, and that I’ve ever been a part of. “She’s the hardest worker in the room and no one deserves it more than that girl. She works super, super, hard. I’m super proud of her.” She had a record of 43-5 record.
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Basketball (boys): Carter Benton, Holland Hall
Senior
Helped lead the Dutch to four consecutive state tournaments. Averaged 18.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals. The sharpshooter sank 100 3s on 48% shooting, including 5-of-6 in a 5A quarterfinal. Sank 88% of his free throws. Scored 28 points in a win over McGuinness on Jan. 18. Had 23 points with 6-of-9 on 3s against Sapulpa on Jan. 26. Selected as the District 5A-4 MVP. Career totals: 67 games, 1,594 points, 378 rebounds, 248 assists, 79 steals.
College: Uncommitted
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Basketball (boys): Zac Brown, Collinsville
Senior
Averaged 18.3 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2.5 assists to help the Cardinals finish 21-5 and reach the 5A state tournament. Had 21 points and 15 rebounds in a 57-56 quarterfinal loss against 5A champion Midwest City. Scored 24 points in a 56-41 win over Claremore on Jan. 25 and was selected as Homecoming king. Valedictorian of his class. As a junior, averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds after a coming back from a broken leg in his sophomore season.
College: Missouri S&T
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Basketball (boys): Jermiah Johnson, Edison
Senior
Averaged 18 points, seven rebounds, six steals and five assists to lead the Eagles to the 5A state tournament. Produced 20 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists in an 86-78 overtime win over Booker T. Washington in an area tournament final. Had 17 points, 16 rebounds, 10 steals and eight assists as the Eagles avenged an earlier Coweta, 62-41, on Feb. 6. Scored 21 points and didn’t miss a shot in a 59-54 win over Holland Hall on Jan. 25. Career totals: 78 games, 1,386 points, 704 rebounds, 412 steals, 312 assists.
College: Connors
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Basketball (boys): Chris Mason, Victory Christian
Senior
Averaged 21.1 points and 8.5 rebounds to help the Conquerors (23-6) reach the 3A semifinals. Produced 25 points and eight rebounds against Idabel in a quarterfinal. Had 30 points in the overtime semifinal loss against Millwood. Selected as MVP in three regular-season tournaments that were all won by Victory — Port City, Skiatook, Inola. Spent sophomore season at Union. Career totals: 98 games, 1,589 points, 706 rebounds. Victory career totals: 76 games, 144 assists, 80 steals, 92 blocks.
College: Uncommitted
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Basketball (boys): Jalen Montonati, Owasso
Sophomore
Repeats as an All-World finalist for player of the year. Averaged 23.6 points, 5 rebounds and 2.1 assists to help the Rams win their first state title. Was 6A state tournament MVP with 66 points in three games, including 34 against Edmond North in the final. Scored 40, including the winning 3 as time expired to beat 2A champion Dale in a TofC semifinal. Captured MVP honors for the second consecutive year after leading Owasso to the Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament title. Had 91 3s. Career totals: 53 games, 1,124 points, 266 rebounds, 266 rebounds, 53 steals.
College: Uncommitted
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Basketball (girls): Tyla Heard, Sapulpa
Senior
Averaged 17.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.0 steals to help the Chieftains reach the 5A final. Had 26 points and 13 rebounds in a regular-season win over Rogers. Had 13 double-doubles this season. Helped Sapulpa win two state titles in the previous three seasons. Coach Darlean Calip said, “Tyla has been instrumental in the success of our program the last four years. She is a total team player and coachable player who likes to win.” Career totals: 104 games, 1,355 points, 690 rebounds, 324 assists, 198 steals.
College: Abilene Christian
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Basketball (girls): Marcayla Johnson, Booker T. Washington
Junior
Averaged 20 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 steals to help lead the Hornets to their second consecutive state tournament berth. Was the 5A state tournament’s leading scorer with 55 points despite playing only two games. Produced 26 points and 11 rebounds against Midwest City in a quarterfinal. Had 29 points against Sapulpa in a semifinal. Led the Tournament of Champions with 62 points in three games. Surpassed 1,000 career points.
College: Baylor
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Basketball (girls): Saniyah Morrison, Rogers
Junior
Led the Ropers to the 5A state tournament. Averaged 23 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.9 steals. Scored at least 40 points in three games. Had 28 points to lift Rogers past Sapulpa 64-60 in an area championship game and scored 20, including the winning basket, in a 48-46, regular-season victory over Sapulpa. Produced 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists in a 64-59 win over Holland Hall on Feb. 2. Career totals: 70 games, 1,169 points, 459 rebounds, 288 assists, 21 blocks.
College: Uncommitted
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Basketball (girls): Maddi Stewart, Lincoln Christian
Sophomore
Averaged 15.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals to help the Bulldogs reach the 4A state final. Shot 53% on 2-pointers and 81% on free throws. Had 47 points and 32 rebounds in three state tournament games. Produced 20 points and 11 rebounds against Stilwell in a quarterfinal. Scored 27 points against Glenpool in a Feb. 13 win. Posted 23 points against Mannford in a regional final. Career totals: 60 games, 868 points, 510 rebounds, 175 assists, 123 steals, 56 blocks.
College: Uncommitted
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Basketball (girls): Jill Twiehaus, Jenks
Senior
Averaged 19.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.4 assists. Voted as the World’s Ms. Outside winner. Jenks coach Will Seymour said, “Jill is a generational talent at a level in which most coaches never get a chance to coach. She makes the game look so easy even if other teams are double teaming her. She works hard to be her best and reach her goals. She is selfless and humble and that makes coaching her such an amazing job.” Career: 83 games, 1,444 points, 394 rebounds, 154 steals, 132 assists.
College: Rice
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