Oklahoma High School Weekly

On Friday September 17th the Pride of Putnam City North and the Spirit of West Marching Band from Putnam City West joined forces to support a Cox initiative called #BandTogether. At halftime they combined as cameras rolled on their performance for an upcoming Cox presentation. The band directors who pulled it off are Edward Hudson, Jr. of Putnam City West and Joseph Craven of Putnam City North. This is their story.

Heritage Hall Senior Gavin Freeman comes from a football family. His grandfather played at Oklahoma State. His father played at Oklahoma. He's the next Freeman headed to college football. But first Gavin and his Charger teammates will be busy trying to earn the Gold Ball that comes with a state championship. Michael Knight and Deion Imade cover week 2 of high school football. Plus you can catch the highlights of the Norman-Moore game and the Jenks-Union matchup in 18th edition of the MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl.

Jaiden Carroll is a Junior running back for the Jenks Trojans. He loves to run and loves his family. Jaiden Carroll is aiming high. He wants to improve his performance and draw the attention of more recruiters. Michael Knight discusses week 1 with Deion and be sure to check out the highlights from week 1 Ford Game of the Week telecasts featuring Millwood vs. Heritage Hall and Bixby vs. Jenks.

Micah Tease is a Junior Wide Receiver and Defensive Back for Tulsa's Booker T. Washington Hornets. His speed was on display when he went 87 yard on a touchdown pass reception against Southmoore. Micah has offers from Oklahoma, California, Florida, Iowa State, Missouri and Notre Dame to name a few. Micah talks about his recruiting travels and his goals for the 2021 Hornets.

Deion Imade covers the Jenks Preview and he's joined by Michael Knight from Prep Redzone Oklahoma. They cover 6A I, 6A II and preview Friday's Ford Game of the Week as Sapulpa visits Sand Springs in the Highway 97 Rivalry.

Bartlesville's David Castillo is currently ranked number 11 nationally among high school basketball players in the class of 2024. He models his game after his older brother and a recent Oklahoma hoop legend, Trae Young from Norman North who plays for the Atlanta Hawks. David has recently been named to USA Basketball Men's Under 16 National Team. David scored 14 points off the bench as Team USA defeated Argentine to win the 2021 FIBA U16 Americas Championship in Xalapa, Mexico in August. FIBA U16 Americas Championship, 90-75, over Argentina.

Austin Chadwick, owner and publisher of Vype Oklahoma magazine talks college football conference realignment, rule changes regarding the name, image, and likeness for college athletes, and details the VYPE preseason high school football, Pigskin Edition.

Gentry Williams of Tulsa's Booker T. Washington is back for his senior year after injury kept him off the field as a junior. He started running track at the age of 6, played a variety of sports and eventually focused on football and track. 247 Sports rates Gentry as the number 1 football recruiting prospect in Oklahoma. Find out what six schools he's considering and the fast, physical BTW Hornet team he expects this fall.

Owasso's Jake Clifton has committed to Kansas State. This is the story of his life in football and the effort he put in to earn a division 1 football offer.

Prep Redzone is a website that keeps close tabs on Oklahoma High School football. Michael Knight is the Director of the Oklahoma site for Prep Redzone.com. He keeps tabs on high school athletes all around Oklahoma tracking their successes and college recruiting prospects. He has a thorough knowledge of Oklahoma's high school football landscape.