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Athlete Spotlight: Lexi Weilert

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For this edition of the Athlete Spotlight, we head to the small town of Verdigris, Oklahoma, home of the Cardinals. Lexi Weilert is a senior and has played both volleyball and basketball all four years of high school.  She has played both guard and post positions in basketball, while playing outside hitter for the volleyball squad.  In her four years, Lexi has racked up a few awards. She was named to the Coweta Volleyball Tournament All-Tournament Team in both her Freshman and Sophomore years. She also brought home the Defensive Most Valuable Player award in basketball her Junior season.  In her final season on the Verdigris basketball team, they have won the Chouteau Invitational Tournament and won the Consolation Championship in the Locust Grove Tournament. In post-season play, they defeated Morris 65-15 to claim the District Championship and advance to play Tahlequah-Sequoyah in Regionals. The District Championship game was Lexi’s last home game a
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Games to Watch - Week 9 (10/27)

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Booker T Washington Hornets (7-1, 4-0) at Bixby Spartans (5-3, 4-0) The winner of this game will sit alone atop 6A-II District 2. The Spartans had a rough start to the season, losing three of their first four games. The Hornets only stumble was to West Monroe, Louisiana in week three. The Hornets enter the game scoring an average of 44 points, while their defense is only allowing and average of 15 points. The Spartans offense is putting up an average of 39 points and their defense is giving up an average of 25 points. In the last 10 meetings between these two teams, the Hornets have a 6-4 edge. Beggs Demons (7-1, 4-0) at Bristow Purple Pirates (7-1, 4-0) These two teams are currently in a tie for first place in District 3A-6. The Demons loss came in the second game of the season to 3A’s top team Berryhill. The Purple Pirates loss came on opening night to 2A power Victory Christian. Beggs enters this contest scoring an average of 44 points per game. The Demons hav
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Games To Watch - Week 8 (10/19)

Cascia Hall Commandos (4-3, 3-1) at Catoosa Indians (6-1, 3-1) This will be a key matchup in deciding how District 4A-3 ends up. The Indians are in a tie for second place with Oologah, while the Commandos are in fourth in the district standings. It has been a rough season for Cascia Hall, losing two early season games to Class 2A teams (Holland Hall and OKC Millwood) before losing to 4A’s top team, Wagoner in district play. Catoosa has taken a different path, defeating two 5A teams (Collinsville and Coweta) and only stumbling to district foe Oologah. Catoosa has won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these teams. Catoosa’s defense is only giving up an average of 10 points per game, while Cascia Hall’s offense averages 29 points per game.   Claremore Zebras (5-2, 3-1) at Skiatook Bulldogs (6-1, 4-0) This is a big contest between the top two teams in District 5A-4. Skiatook won last years meeting 28-16. These two teams are pretty comparable on both sides of the ball. The Bulld
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Games To Watch - Week 7 (10/13)

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Oologah Mustangs (6-0) at Wagoner Bulldogs (6-0) Once again these teams meet up at the top two teams in Class 4A. The Bulldogs are coming off of a historic, record setting game. The Bulldogs defeated the McLain Titans for their 43rd consecutive win, and now have the longest winning streak in Oklahoma 11-man football history. But the Mustangs want to end that streak this week. The Bulldogs have won five of the last six meetings, three of those were in 4A State Championship games. Wagoner won those five match ups by an average score of 32-17. Coming into this game, the Bulldogs are averaging 41 points per game, while the Mustangs are only giving up 13 points per game. The winner will have the lead in District 4A-3. Bishop Kelley Comets (5-1) at Skiatook Bulldogs (5-1) Both of these teams come in to this contest each having a quality loss. The Comets fell to 5A top ranked Bishop McGuinness, while the Bulldogs fell to the second-ranked in 4A Oologah Mustangs. Bisho
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Going for History!

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The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual. -Vince Lombardi The Wagoner Bulldogs have their sights set on history as they take the field tonight. The Bulldogs are currently on a 42 game winning streak. With a win over the Tulsa McLain Titans, the Bulldogs will set a new record for consecutive wins in Oklahoma 11 man football. 1100 days. That is how long it has been since Wagoner’s last defeat, a 21-17 loss to Cascia Hall. Since that loss, the Bulldogs have not only gone undefeated, but also have registered three District 4A-3 titles and Class 4A State Championships.  During their winning streak, the Bulldogs have outscored their opponents 1858-545. That is an average score of 44-12. But it has not all been easy for the Bulldogs. They have had their share of close calls.  In the 2015 State Championship game, Wagoner was in a tough battle with the Oologah Mustangs. Wagoner quarterback Malcom Rodriguez connected with Nik
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Games to Watch - Week 6 (10/6)

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McLain Titans (3-2, 1-1) at Wagoner Bulldogs (5-0, 2-0) Most of the  Games to Watch  are for the matchup on the field, but this one is for what the outcome of the game could result in. With a 55-14 win over Miami last week, the Wagoner Bulldogs tied the Oklahoma 11-man record for consecutive wins at 42. This week, they will try to set a new record as they host the McLain Titans for Homecoming. The Bulldogs have won the last seven meetings between these two teams by a combined score of 323-34. This season, the Bulldogs are winning by an average of 20 points.  Claremore Zebras (4-1, 2-0) at Bishop Kelley Comets (4-1, 2-0) This battle of two of the top two teams in class 5A-4 expects to be a contest of two strong offenses. The Zebras enter the game averaging 42 points per game, while the Comets bring in a 34 points per game average. In last seasons game, the Zebras outscored the Comets 21-0 in the first half, and held on for a 21-7 victory.  Midwest City Bombers (
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High School Rankings - Oct. 1

6A-I Union Westmoore Owasso Norman North Edmond Santa Fe Moore Edmond North Yukon Mustang Putnam North 6A-II Booker T Washington Midwest City Stillwater Sand Springs Putnam City Choctaw Lawton Enid Bixby Muskogee 5A Carl Albert Bishop McGuinness Altus Ardmore Lawton MacArthur Bishop Kelley Skiatook Coweta Tahlequah Claremore 4A Wagoner Heritage Hall Oologah Bethany Catoosa Hilldale Broken Bow Blanchard Poteau Elk City 3A Jones Berryhill Stigler John Marshall Claremore Sequoyah Beggs Keys Tahlequah Sequoyah Lexington Jay 2A OKC Millwood Victory Christian Holland Hall Chisolm Luther Alva Tonkawa Christian Heritage Washington Vian A Afton Rejoice Christian Talihina Crecent Minco Hooker Gore Hulbert Healdton   Okla
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Games To Watch - Week Five (9/27)

Owasso Rams (4-0) at Union Redskins (4-0) The winner of this showdown will have a leg up on the Class 6A-I District 2 title. The Redskins are 8-2 in the last ten meetings. Owasso is seeking their first 5-0 start since 2014. The Rams offense is averaging 54 points per game while the Redskin defense is only allowing 17 points per game. So somethings will have to give.  Catoosa Indians (4-0) at Oologah Mustangs (4-0) The surprise team of 4A so far this season is the Catoosa Indians. They have started the season 4-0, and defeated two Class 5A playoff teams. The previous three season, Catoosa has started 2-2, 2-2, and 1-3. Oologah has owned this series lately, going 8-1 in the last nine meetings. The Mustangs have made the last three 4A state title games, falling to Wagoner in each of those seasons. This game will give them a boost in the district.  Dewey Bulldoggers (3-2) at Berryhill Chiefs (4-0) The Chiefs have owned this matchup lately, winning the last eight by
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High School Rankings - Sept. 24

6A-I Union Owasso Westmoore Norman North Edmond Santa Fe Moore Yukon Mustang Putnam North Edmond North 6A-II Booker T Washington Midwest City Putnam City Stillwater Sand Springs Muskogee Enid Lawton Bixby Edmond Deer Creek 5A Carl Albert Bishop McGuinness Altus Ardmore Lawton MacArthur Bishop Kelley Skiatook Coweta Tahlequah Choctaw 4A Wagoner Holland Hall Oologah Catoosa Broken Bow Bethany Ada Hilldale Cascia Hall Blanchard 3A Jones Berryhill Stigler John Marshall Claremore Sequoyah Beggs Anadarko Kingfisher Sulphur Cushing 2A OKC Millwood Victory Christian Holland Hall Chisolm Davis Christian Heritage Luther Alva Washington Vian A Afton Rejoice Christian Talihina Cresent Minco Wynnewood Hulbert Morrison Oklahoma Christian Hollis B Davenport Cyril Depew Laverne Shattuck Maysville Weleetka Wetumka Arkoma Waurika C Tipton Regent Prep Bluejacket Timberlake
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Athlete Spotlight: Lunden Hecht

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Photo Credit: Jeff Stone We head to the southeast corner of Rogers County for this installment of the Athlete Spotlight. Catoosa High School is home to the Indians and is also home to junior Lunden Hecht.  She is a member of the Lady Indians basketball team and also a pole vaulter with the track and field team. Lunden is also member of the Partner’s Club, a group that helps the Catoosa Special Olympics team with different events. She has also worked part-time at Oklahoma Joe’s in Catoosa for about a month.  Lunden attends Woodcrest Church in Catoosa and is part of the youth group there. She also attends Church at Battlecreek on Sunday mornings.  When she has spare time at home, Lunden enjoys to cook. “I love to cook spaghetti, pork chops, chicken, and other stuff too”, she said. “I learned to cook from my mom. I always helped her and watched her cook dinner and I watch a lot of cooking shows also, which have taught me”. Lunden has received the
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