By Scott Hansen
MaxPreps.com
Week 7 Large-School Player of the Week
Jerrod Green, Broken Arrow – Welcome back, Mr. Green. After missing much of the season due to injury, Green made an emphatic return. Green rushed for 239 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-16 win over ratings contender Sand Springs. Green scored on runs of 46 and 29 yards before adding a 1-yard plunge in the fourth quarter. Green’s replacement, junior Steven Hopper, added 164 yards and two touchdowns for the Tigers.
Past Honorees
Week 6 – Kyle Webster, Mustang
Week 5 – Shawn Jackson, Tulsa McLain
Week 4 – Soda Waltman, Owasso
Week 3 – Timothy Flanders, Midwest City
Week 2 – Javon Harris, Lawton MacArthur
Week 1 – Eric Bennett, Tulsa Washington
Honorable Mention
Airon Durant, Bartlesville – Durant visited the end zone five times in a 34-13 victor over Sapulpa. Durant rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns and added 86 receiving yards and a fifth touchdown for the Bruins.
Chazten Gonzales, Del City – Del City shocked Norman North 25-21 behind Gonzales. On a Hail Mary with 25 seconds remaining, Charles Hishaw swiped a tipped pass out of the air and raced 41 yards for a touchdown. Gonzales threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns, including opening the scoring on a 90-yard bomb to Donovan Dan.
Chris Perry, Stillwater – Perry set the Stillwater school-record for career rushing yards with 2,722 yards in a 42-0 victory over OKC Grant. Perry finished the game with 63 yards and two touchdowns, continuing his blistering start to the season for the Pioneers. Perry has 848 yards and 17 touchdowns this season.
Jacques Washington, Owasso – In a 42-19 win over Ponca City, Washington rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns to give Owasso its third straight victory. Owasso powered to 395 rushing yards and got touchdown runs of 5, 23, and 11 yards from Washington.
Kyle Webster, Mustang – Mustang moved to 7-0 on the year with a 55-7 pounding of Moore. Webster, who returned to lead an upset of then-No. 1 Norman North after missing two games, completed 5-of-9 passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Webster’s three touchdown passes all came in the first quarter for the Broncos.
Week 7 Small-School Player of the Week
Kyle Coleman, Checotah – Coleman was huge in what could turn out to be one of the biggest wins in Checotah history. In a 54-41 victory over Metro Christian, Coleman rushed for three touchdowns and completed 10-of-13 through the air for 203 yards and two touchdowns to help the Wildcats qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 1993.
Honorable Mention
Randy Alexander, Alex – In a 50-30 victory over Caddo, Alexander redefined the term workhorse. Alexander rushed for 483 yards and five touchdowns on 52 workmanlike carries in the victory.
Michael Coats, Bethany – In a 41-14 victory over Dickson, Coats caught four passes from quarterback Silas Day for 121 yards and three touchdowns. Coats and Day hooked up for touchdown strikes of 30, 32, and 28 yards. Coats added an 8-yard touchdown run to total four first half touchdowns as the Bronchos took a commanding 27-0 halftime lead. Day finished 7-of-9 for 145 yards in the victory.
Brandon Hines, Luther – Hines rushed for 245 yards and four touchdowns on just 12 carries as Luther squeaked past Thomas, 54-48.
Kyle Kesner, Cleveland – Kesner rushed for 259 yards and five touchdowns on 19 carries as Cleveland pounded Cushing, 54-32. Kesner scored on runs of 64, 32, 7, 72, and 14 yards in Cleveland’s second victory of the season.
Ronnell Lewis, Dewar – Lewis touched the rock five times and turned each of his touches into touchdowns. The Oklahoma verbal took all three of his carries for 98 yards and three touchdowns and tacked on an interception and punt return for a touchdown in Dewar’s 61-8 win over Dibble.
Millwood’s Defense – In a 61-6 victory over Seeworth Academy, the Falcons held Seeworth to minus-14 total yards, including minus-13 rushing on 28 carries. Seeworth Academy scored its only points of the game on a 97-yard fumble return from Chris Randles.
Matt Mitchell, Sallisaw – Mitchell rushed for 256 yards and four touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Poteau. Mitchell has rushed for
Morrison’s Running Game – Morrison quarterback Shawn Walls rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns in a 48-18 win over Haskell. Levi Masters added 180 yards while Cale James paced the Wildcats with 131 yards. Morrison finished with 515 rushing yards in the victory.
Ethan Sharp, Eufaula – Sharp continued his torrid passing pace in a 47-26 win over Beggs. Sharp completed 28-of-42 passes for 420 yards and threw for six touchdowns. Sharp added a rushing touchdown to his résumé in the victory. For the season, Sharp has thrown for 2,164 yards and 26 touchdowns for the Class 2A No. 7 Ironheads.
Dylan Taylor, Vian – Taylor rushed for four touchdowns to pace Vian to a 47-0 victory over Kansas. Taylor scored on runs of 2, 1, 4, and 5 yards for the Wolverines.
Michael Wangsgard, Sequoyah-Claremore – Wangsgard rushed for 252 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-6 win over Inola. Wangsgard added 11 tackles and an interception on defense for the Eagles in the victory.
Colin Willis, Cashion – Willis continued to step up now that Cashion quarterback Cayden Cochran is out for the season due to an injury. Willis rushed for 275 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-8 win over Watonga.
Week 7 Storylines
Carl Albert Downs Guthrie; Tulsa Washington Moves to No. 1 in 5A
At the same site where Guthrie proved its worth as a bona fide Class 5A state title contender in 2007, Carl Albert didn’t want lightning to strike twice in its own backyard. The Titans defeated the defending state champions 16-13 on Thursday and move up to No. 2 in the ratings this week, ending Guthrie’s 20-game winning streak and ensuring there will be no unbeaten teams in 5A this season.
Senior Daytawion Lowe, lined up at wide receiver with No. 85 instead of his usual No. 8, caught a 76-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the game from junior J.T. Realmuto. Lowe switched back to No. 8 after the play.
Clinging to a 7-6 lead in the third quarter, Realmuto hit Trevonte Porter on a 29-yard scoring strike to give Carl Albert a 13-6 lead. Austin Manger added a 37-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to give the Titans a 16-6 lead. Josh King scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run for Guthrie in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough.
With Guthrie’s loss, Tulsa Washington moves up to No. 1. Carl Albert is second, with Guthrie checking in at three. Bixby, with two losses, moves up to No. 4. After losing its first two games, Bixby has allowed 20 points in five straight wins. Over the past two games, the Spartans have scored 108 points.
Carl Albert’s Oku Commits
As expected, Carl Albert running back David Oku is planning on attending Tennessee in college.
Two weeks ago following a victory over Shawnee, the then-uncommitted Oku was wearing a Tennessee cap under his helmet. Oku is close friends with Tennessee sophomore receiver Gerald Jones, who hails from Millwood High School in Oklahoma City. Oku has rushed for 749 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Titans this season.
How Good is Class A Commerce?
In a battle of unbeatens last week Commerce pounded Salina, 56-0. The Tigers have given up 19 points all season long and have posted five straight shutouts. Commerce has kept its opponents out of the end zone in six games in its 7-0 start. Not only has Commerce’s defense been stellar, the offense is averaging 50.4 yards per game. And how tough is Class A? Commerce is one of seven unbeatens in Class A and is ranked No. 8 this week.
This and That
Norman North lost its second straight game last week, dropping a 25-21 decision to Del City. Is Norman North in trouble? Not exactly. However, the Timberwolves face No. 5 Edmond Santa Fe in Week 9. Should Norman North lose to the Wolves, it could come down to a Week 10 meeting with Lawton (4-3, 3-1), a team that beat Norman North last year. Watch this space… The information flow was a little beyond the deadline, but it is worth mentioning the Week 6 performance from Locust Grove’s Matt Luetjen. Luetjen rushed for 206 yards and five touchdowns in 42-27 win over Vinita. Luetjen also threw for a touchdown pass to his younger brother Derrick in the victory, which was Locust Grove’s first over Vinita since 1994… In an Independent eight-man shootout, Destiny Christian’s Arthur Mahoney rushed for 352 yards and five touchdowns in a 72-66 win over Community Christian. Mahoney has 2,164 yards and 31 touchdowns this season. Community Christian quarterback Chris Potter completed 28-of-39 passes for 506 yards and seven touchdowns in a losing effort… Jenks made a surprise move in a 63-0 victory over Tulsa Memorial last week. The two-time defending 6A state champions started sophomore Sawyer Kollmorgen at quarterback. Junior Zach Horn started to the first two games and was replaced by junior Beau Marslan in the third quarter of a loss to Tulsa Union. Marslan took over the job for four straight victories, but Kollmorgen got the nod against Tulsa Memorial.
Hansen’s Oklahoma 6A Ratings
Rank, Team, Season Record, District Record, Previous
1. Tulsa Union (6-1, 4-0, 1) – Defeated Choctaw, 58-0.
2. Jenks (6-1, 4-0, 2) – Defeated Tulsa Memorial, 63-0.
3. Midwest City (7-0, 4-0, 3) – Defeated Edmond North, 46-0.
4. Mustang (7-0, 4-0, 4) – Defeated Moore, 55-7.
5. Edmond Santa Fe (6-1, 3-1, 8) – Defeated Putnam City North, 42-14.
6. Muskogee (5-2, 4-0, 6) – Defeated Claremore, 10-8.
7. Broken Arrow (5-2, 2-2, 7) – Defeated Sand Springs, 49-16.
8. Owasso (3-4, 3-1, 9) – Defeated Ponca City, 42-19.
9. Norman North (5-2, 2-2, 5) – Lost to Del City, 25-21.
10. Putnam City North (5-2, 2-2, 10) – Lost to Edmond Santa Fe, 42-14.
Dropped Out: None
Top Contenders: Sand Springs (4-3, 2-2); Enid (5-2, 2-2)
Top Week 8 Games
No. 4 Mustang (7-0) at No. 10 Putnam City North (5-2) – Friday
Putnam City (4-3) at No. 3 Midwest City (7-0) – Friday
Hansen’s Oklahoma 5A Ratings
1. Tulsa Washington (5-1, 3-0, 2) – Defeated Tulsa Hale, 63-0.
2. Carl Albert (6-1, 4-0, 3) – Defeated Guthrie, 16-13.
3. Guthrie (6-1, 3-1, 1) – Lost to Carl Albert, 16-13.
4. Bixby (5-2, 3-0, 5) – Defeated Pryor, 52-7.
5. Shawnee (6-1, 3-1, 7) – Defeated Ardmore, 42-14.
6. Coweta (5-2, 4-0, 8) – Defeated Tulsa East Central, 24-0.
7. Tulsa East Central (5-2, 3-1, 4) – Lost to Coweta, 24-0.
8. Tulsa Bishop Kelley (5-2, 2-2, 9) – Defeated Skiatook, 44-0.
9. Altus (5-2, 3-0, NR) – Defeated Northwest Classen, 24-10.
10. El Reno (5-2, 3-1, NR) – Defeated Edmond Deer Creek, 10-3.
Dropped Out: Lawton MacArthur (5-2, 2-2, 6) – Lost to Duncan, 31-28; Edmond Deer Creek (5-2, 3-1, 10) – Lost to El Reno, 10-3.
Top Contender: Ardmore (5-2, 2-2)
Top Week 8 Games
Ada (4-3) at No. 7 Tulsa East Central (5-2) – Friday
Ardmore (5-2) at No. 2 Carl Albert (6-1) – Friday
No. 5 Shawnee (6-1) at No. 3 Guthrie (6-1) – Friday
No. 9 Altus (5-2) at Lawton MacArthur (5-2) – Friday
Hansen’s Oklahoma 4A Ratings
1. Glenpool (7-0, 4-0, 1) – Defeated McLoud, 38-0.
2. Bishop McGuinness (5-2, 4-0, 2) – Defeated Douglass, 29-25.
3. Grove (7-0, 4-0, 3) – Defeated Oologah, 41-20.
4. Star Spencer (6-1, 4-0, 4) – Defeated Seminole, 41-7.
5. Broken Bow (7-0, 4-0, 6) – Defeated Wagoner, 31-27.
6. Douglass (5-2, 3-1, 5) – Lost to Bishop McGuinness, 29-25.
7. McLoud (5-2, 2-2, 7) – Lost to Glenpool, 38-0.
8. Sallisaw (6-1, 3-1, 8) – Defeated Poteau, 31-7.
9. Wagoner (4-3, 3-1, 9) – Lost to Broken Bow, 31-27.
10. Collinsville (6-1, 3-1, NR) – Defeated Jay, 18-0.
Dropped Out: Oologah (4-3, 3-1, 10) – Lost to Grove, 41-20.
Top Contender: Tulsa McClain (5-2, 2-2)
Week 8 Top Games
No. 10 Collinsville (6-1) at Tulsa McClain (5-2)
Poteau (4-3) at No. 5 Broken Bow (7-0)
Hansen’s Oklahoma 3A Ratings
1. Cascia Hall (6-0, 4-0, 1) – Defeated Inola, 28-6.
2. Tuttle (7-0, 4-0, 2) – Defeated Newcastle, 33-2.
3. Clinton (5-2, 3-1, 3) – Defeated Cache, 55-14.
4. Checotah (7-0, 4-0, 7) – Defeated Metro Christian, 54-41.
5. Metro Christian (5-2, 3-1, 4) – Lost to Checotah, 54-41.
6. Sequoyah-Claremore (5-2, 4-0, 6) – Defeated Inola, 28-6.
7. Newcastle (6-1, 3-1, 5) – Lost to Tuttle, 33-2.
8. Purcell (6-1, 4-0, 8) – Defeated Marlow, 7-6.
9. Bethany (6-1, 4-0, 9) – Defeated Dickson, 41-14.
10. Madill (5-2, 2-2, NR) – Defeated Pauls Valley, 31-10.
Dropped Out: Pauls Valley (4-3, 3-1, 10) – Lost to Madill, 31-10.
Top Contender: Dewey (5-2, 3-1)
Top Week 8 Games
No. 8 Purcell (6-1) at No. 9 Bethany (6-1) – Friday
Hansen’s Oklahoma 2A Ratings
1. Heritage Hall (7-0, 4-0, 1) – Defeated Fairview, 42-7.
2. Chandler (7-0, 4-0, 2) – Defeated Holdenville, 52-10.
3. Lincoln Christian (6-1, 4-0, 3) – Defeated Caney Valley, 55-6.
4. Millwood (5-2, 4-0, 4) – Defeated Seeworth Academy, 61-6.
5. Plainview (7-0, 4-0, 5) – Defeated Atoka, 63-28.
6. Kingfisher (5-2, 3-1, 6) – Defeated John Marshall, 41-0.
7. Eufaula (6-1, 4-0, 7) – Defeated Beggs, 47-26.
8. Sulphur (7-0, 4-0, 8) – Defeated Coalgate, 55-6.
9. Sequoyah-Tahlequah (6-1, 4-0, 9) – Defeated Westville, 29-15.
10. Lindsay (5-2, 3-1, NR) – Defeated Frederick, 49-7.
Dropped Out: Valliant (6-1, 3-1, 10) – Lost to Hartshorne, 34-20.
Top Contenders: Lexington (5-2, 3-1)
Top Week 8 Games
Davis (5-2) at No. 8 Sulphur (7-0)
Hansen’s Oklahoma A Ratings
1. Okeene (7-0, 6-0, 1) – Defeated Mooreland, 56-19.
2. Tonkawa (7-0, 6-0, 2) – Defeated Hominy, 34-0.
3. Woodland (5-2, 5-1, 3) – Defeated Liberty, 46-0.
4. Morrison (7-0, 6-0, 4) – Defeated Haskell, 48-18.
5. Ringling (7-0, 6-0, 5) – Defeated Maysville, 42-0.
6. Stroud (6-1, 6-0, 6) – Defeated Wynnewood, 57-0.
7. Dewar (6-1, 4-1, 7) – Defeated Dibble, 61-8.
8. Commerce (7-0, 6-0, 9) – Defeated Salina, 56-0.
9. Talihina (7-0, 5-0, 10) – Defeated Keota, 49-8.
10. Snyder (7-0, 6-0, NR) – Defeated Hinton, 34-31.
Dropped Out: Hinton (6-1, 5-1, 8) – Lost to Snyder, 34-31.
Top Contender: Hennessey (6-1, 6-0)
Top Week 8 Games
No. 2 Tonkawa (7-0) at No. Morrison (7-0) – Friday
Hennessey (6-1) at No. 1 Okeene (7-0) – Friday
No. 5 Ringling (7-0) at Elmore City (5-2) – Friday
Hansen’s Eight-Man Super 10
1. Shattuck (7-0, 1) – Defeated Balko, 52-0.
2. Garber (7-0, 2) – Defeated Pond Creek-Hunter, 42-8.
3. Corn Bible (6-1, 3) – Defeated Grandfield, 54-0.
4. Porter (7-0, 5) – Defeated Watts, 46-30.
5. Alex (7-0, 6) – Defeated Caddo, 50-30.
6. Copan (7-0, 7) – Defeated Cave Springs, 53-6.
7. Waynoka (6-1, 8) – Defeated Tyrone, 62-14.
8. Davenport (6-1, 9) – Defeated Wetumka, 30-6.
9. Timberlake (7-0, 10) – Defeated Coyle, 46-0.
10. Canton (6-1, NR) – Defeated Ringwood, 26-21.
Dropped Out: Ringwood (5-2, 4) – Lost to Canton, 26-21.
Top Contenders: Thackerville (7-0), Ryan (6-1), Weleetka (6-1).
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