Oklahoma High School Weekly

Union Redhawk senior Grayson Tempest was a starting quarterback a year ago. This year he's moved to wide receiver where he's an explosive threat as a pass receiver and returner. The undefeated Redhawks have unearned a first-round playoff bye. Grayson's looking forward to the team getting back on the field to pursue their quest for the Gold Ball. Also, Michael Knight and Deion review the big week 10 battles that featured Jenks and Bixby in 6A-I and Stillwater and Muskogee in 6A-II.

Sophomore Quarterback Jamarian Ficklin and the Muskogee Roughers are undefeated through 8 games. After a 2-8 campaign in '21, Jamarian says the Roughers improvement is the result of a team that has bonded and put in extra effort on the field, and off. Jamarian is a numbers guy who enjoys algebra II and likes the numbers the Roughers are putting up this fall. He's a focused leader working to improve his football skills with football preparation and the benefits of participating in basketball, baseball and track.

Coweta's Na'Kylan Starks didn't get to play as a junior because of injury. Now he's making the most of his senior year. His play at quarterback has led the Tigers to a 7-0 start. Now Na'Kylan and his teammates are hoping to finish strong and go deep into the playoffs. They want to earn a shot at the 5A State Championship and a Gold Ball.

Dean Ruhl of the Tulsa World is in the early months of his tenure as High School Sports Beat Writer for the Tulsa World. He enjoys the world of Oklahoma High School Sports, learning the ropes from veteran reporters like Barry Lewis and Bill Haisten. Dean Ruhl's love of sports led him into a job where sports are the focus of his work.

Deion also talks with Prep Redzone's Michael Knight about the stretch drive in high school football and be sure to catch the highlights from the Ford Game of the Week telecasts.

Kamden Sixkiller is getting his moment to shine as the starting quarterback for the Norman North Timberwolves. He had an outstanding performance against Broken Arrow on September 30th. He wants to make that his typical, rather than exceptional level of play. He's overcome a childhood injury to excel at the game he loves. As for wearing number 6, Kamden says it's all in the family if you're a Sixkiller.

Dietrich Moore is a senior linebacker for the Broken Arrow Tigers. He grew up playing baseball and football. Dietrich says he used to 'fly around' the outfield as a baseball player. Now he's flyin' around making plays for the Broken Arrow football team. An injury late in the 2021 season kept him out of playoff games. This year he wants to be in as many playoff games as possible. With an interest in forensics, he's investigating his college options.

Senior Gage Gundy is the starting quarterback for the Stillwater Pioneers. Coming from a family of quarterbacks, football has always been a part of his life. He's hoping the Pioneers can make a deep run into the playoffs this fall. He tries to model his play after dual threat quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Josh Allen. In addition, Gage is also an excellent baseball player who has a lot of options for collegiate athletics. That combination means he's looking at a bright future.

Devin Robinson is a senior defensive back/safety for the Union Redhawks. His star shone brightly in the Backyard Bowl as he blocked a punt, intercepted two passes and returned one of those interceptions for a touchdown. This defensive leader for Union is committed to the University of Tulsa. He's interested in becoming a chiropractor and plans to study sports medicine at TU. But right now, he wants to enjoy his senior season and work for a shot at the Gold Ball in December.

Emily Barkley is the Athletic Director of the Union School District. In a time when Title IX has expanded sports opportunities for girls and women, Emily Barkley has made the most of those opportunities. She played basketball and soccer at Union High School. She oversaw the recent reconstruction of Union Tuttle Stadium and is preparing to host the MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl for the second year in a row at Union High School. Check out Ford Game of the Week highlights from Edmond Santa Fe at Choctaw and Owasso at Jenks.

Emily Barkley is the Athletic Director of the Union School District. In a time when Title IX has expanded sports opportunities for girls and women, Emily Barkley has made the most of those opportunities. She played basketball and soccer at Union High School. She went to college with the goal of a career in athletics and in 2012 she was named Athletic Director at Union. Hear Emily's story of her path from player to administrator.