Jasyln Mock commits to UCO Rowing

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A river runs through the middle of Sand Springs, but you never see much recreational activity on it. There is no high school row team at Charles Page High School - not even a club. But despite this, the school has sent three Lady Sandites to row at the collegiate level in recent years.

Kaylee Johnson and Hannah Hammond have both seen success rowing at the University of Oklahoma, and now Jaslynn Mock will continue the tradition at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.

Her rowing experience? Using the ergometer at her crossfit gym. 

“I’m not doing this with any of my friends that I know,” said Mock. “I’m putting myself out there more and trying something new. I’ve done dance since I was two years old and I kind of want to try something new.”

Rowing stuck out to her because of the opportunity to stay active and get exercise, while also having a group of potential friends already there waiting for her. 

UCO competes at the NCAA Division 2 level in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. They have won three consecutive National Championships and third-year Head Coach Brian Ebke was named NCAA D2 Coach of the Year. The team trains and competes on the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City.

The recruiting process is a lot different for rowing than most other sports. Because so few high schools offer it and so few students have a background in it, UCO simply offers an email form on their website to get recruited, and often recruits from within the school’s existing student body. Each of their national-championship winning rosters has consisted of over 50 percent walk-ons with no rowing experience.

During her recruiting process, Mock got to tour the CHK | Central Boathouse and row with the coaches. She will start on the junior varsity roster and will have to earn her way to the varsity roster and any potential scholarship. She plans on studying criminal justice.

Senior Class Wins Powerpuff and Weekly Sports Roundup

A version of this story was originally published in the Sand Springs Leader.

After a three-year hiatus, powderpuff football returned to Memorial Stadium Saturday night. The Charles Page High School seniors dominated the lower classmen in the Senior Celebration fundraiser event, not giving up a single score. The event raised nearly $1800 for the all-night lock-in event that will be held after graduation.

The 21 Puff Street senior team defeated the Hoosier Daddies underclassmen 34-0 in the first game and 19-0 in the second. Cameron Clemons, Raegan Padilla, Drew Hawkins, and Madison Lee all scored touchdown runs. Kali Baker threw a dime to Lee for a TD and ran in three PATs. Lee and Ali Day both scored pick sixes, and Day took hers 79 yards before also catching the PAT toss from Baker. 

Baseball

Sandite Baseball is in a six-game slump after dropping two district games to Enid and a non-district game against Tulsa NOAH last week.

Monday’s game against Enid went fourteen innings before the Plainsmen won 6-5 on a walkoff single. The bullpen combined for 12 strikeouts in the loss, and Cason Savage hit a triple. Tuesday’s rematch was an 8-3 decision, 

Jace Arnold threw six strikeouts and Savage hit a home run in the loss to NOAH on Thursday, but six walks, two singles, and two errors in the top of the sixth gave the Jags the comeback.

Sand Springs will host Oologah-Talala Thursday at 5:00 p.m. and Sapulpa Friday at 6:00 p.m. in non-district action.

Cheer

Senior Sandite cheerleader Claire Smith has signed to join the University of Central Arkansas cheer team next season.

Dance

Sandite Dance traveled to the Dance Team Union Nationals in Orlando, and placed seventh in Hip Hop.

Golf

Meghan Charles has been bringing home some medals for the Sandite golf team this season. The Oklahoma City University-bound senior placed second at the Jenks Invitational and won the Frontier Valley Conference title with a round of 74. 

Slow Pitch Softball

Sandite Slow Pitch is 7-14 on the season after going 0-4 this past week against a tough slate of ranked teams. The girls dropped losses of 18-17 to Jenks, 13-7 to Pryor, 16-8 to Kellyville, and 10-7 to Union. 

The girls led 17-10 going into the bottom of the seventh Monday against Jenks, but the Trojans rallied with six hits and won on a walkoff fly. Avery Tanner was 4-of-5 at the plate, scoring three runs and two RBI, and Raegan Rector hit a homer.

Jaden Jordan hit a home run against Pryor, then Jordan, Kelsi Hilton, and Taylor Skipper all went yard against Kellyville. Jordan and Hilton repeated against Union, and Avery Tanner also smacked one over the right field fence.

Sandite Softball will host No. 3 Broken Arrow Thursday at 4:30 p.m. 

Track and Field

The Sandites’ trip to Jenks was postponed due to weather, giving the athletes an off week. Joseph Mattison recently signed a letter of intent to run track at Coffeyville Community College on scholarship next season, and junior Layne Kirkendoll has received scholarship offers from Oral Roberts University and South Dakota State University. 

State Basketball Tournament and all Spring sports canceled

March 26, 2020—1:30 p.m.—On March 25, the State Superintendent announced that all public schools would remain closed until the end of the academic year for each respective public school. The academic year for schools will end between May 8 and May 15.

In conjunction with this decision the OSSAA Board voted unanimously, at the March 26, 2020 Teleconference Board Meeting, to cancel the State Basketball Tournament for Classes 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A; additionally, all spring activities have been cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. 

For the purpose of all OSSAA member school activities, all school personnel, including certified, adjunct or volunteer coaches, as well as teachers, directors, or instructors are prohibited from engaging in any type of OSSAA member school activity involving secondary students; no practice, instruction, training, weight lifting, tryouts, competition or travel is permitted.

SUMMER TIME ACTIVITIES: Until further notice, no OSSAA member school activities will be permitted. The timeline for the beginning of summer activities will be provided to member schools at a time when CDC recommendations as well as State and Local government recommendations allow for safe participation.

Photo Gallery: CPHS Dance Team celebrates 8 on Senior Night

The Charles Page High School Dance Team celebrated eight dancers on Senior Night Friday, prior to the final football game of the year.

Avery Wallace is the daughter of Dustin and Sarah Wallace. She has been a member of the varsity team for three years.

Jailee Williams is the daughter of Jamie Williams She has been on the varsity team for two years.

Kallie and Kandis Rice are the daughters of Karmen Rice. They have both been members of the varsity team for two years.

Kelsie Johnson is the daughter of Justin and Mandy Johnson. She has been a member of the varsity team for two years.

Kendal Pearson is the daughter of Tim and Keri Pearson. She has been a member of the varsity team for three years.

Tatum Denton is the daughter of Brad and Angela Denton. She has been a member of the varsity team for two years.

Victoria Mutiri is the daughter of the late Pepe and Chantal Mutiri, and is the goddaughter of Tom and Sandi Byerly. She has been a member of the varsity team for three years.

CPHS Football: Sand Springs vs. Shawnee Homecoming Photo Gallery

Kendal Pearson, escorted by Nicolas Hancock. Pearson is the daughter of Tim and Keri Pearson and is a three-year varsity Dance Team member. Hancock is the son of Danny and Jennifer Hancock and is a three-year varsity offensive lineman.

Sydney Boyd, escorted by Isaiah Jordan. Boyd is the daughter of Mark and Vicky Boyd. Jordan is the son of Alisha Thompson and Stacy Jordan. He is a three-year varsity lineman.

Haley Stuckey (left), escorted by Ethan Sartin. Stuckey is the daughter of Erik and Kerri Stuckey and is a four-year member of the Gold Pride Marching Band. Sartin is the son of Michael and Jennifer Sartin. This is his first year as a varsity linebacker.

Tatum Denton (right), escorted by Justin Roe. Denton is the daughter of Brad and Angela Denton. She is a three-year varsity dancer. Roe is the son of David and Dianna Roe. He is a three-year varsity wide receiver and defensive back.

Raegan Foster, escorted by Braden Foster. Raegan is the daughter of Alan and Lisa Foster, and has been on the varsity Dance Team for two years. Braden is the son of Evan and Amanda Foster and is a three-year varsity quarterback and wide receiver.

Taylor Spencer, escorted by Josh Fincannon. Spencer is the daughter of Brett Spencer and Terra Jordan Rhoads. She is a four-year varsity cheerleader. Fincannon is the son of Jason and Kristy Fincannon and is a three-year varsity offensive lineman.

Kristin Shipley, escorted by Riley Magee. Shipley is the daughter of Darin and Pam Shipley. She is a four-year Gold Pride Marching Band member. Magee is the son of Jamy and Erica Magee and is a three-year varsity defensive lineman.

Sloan Goggin, escorted by Jacob Snodgrass. Goggin is the daughter of Pat and Cherry Goggin and is a four-year varsity dancer. Snodgrass is the son of Rodney and Jennifer Snodgrass. He is a three-year varsity wide receiver.

(Left to right):
Nathan Tavaglione is the son of Matt and Rose Tavaglione. This is his first year as a varsity linebacker.

Cody Spencer is the son of Brett Spencer and Megan Spencer. He is in Pre-K and wants to be a fireman or police officer when he grows up.

Trey Wilkerson is the son of Stephanie Bowie and William Wilkerson. He is a three-year varsity running back.

Thomas Naugle is the son of Bo and Arron Naugle. He is a three-year varsity linebacker.

Clara Denton is the daughter of Brad and Angela Denton. She wants to be a teacher when she grows up.

James McCrary is the son of Curtis McCrary and Shannon Gardner. He is a two-year varsity linebacker.

Nolan Sensintaffar is the son of Cody and Heather Sensintaffar. He is in 2nd Grade and wants to be either a Velociraptor trainer or NFL legend when he grows up.

Kissing Captain Jerret Haley is a four-year varsity defensive back and is co-captain this year. He is the son of Angela Haley and Justin Orrell, and the grandson of Wade Haley.

Raegan Foster is named Homecoming Queen 2019.

Kissing Captain Jerret Haley crowns and kisses Homecoming Queen Raegan Foster.

6’1” sophomore Keaton Campbell was 3-28 receiving, 1-8 on punt return, and 2-50 on kick returns Friday against Shawnee.

6’2” sophomore Ty Pennington looks for an open receiver while under pressure from Justin Simpson. Pennington finished the night 13-27-143-0 with one touchdown against Shawnee. He has 7 touchdowns and 0 interceptions this season.

Demetress Beavers was 18-71 rushing for the Wolves.

Flags fly as Bryson Chase shoots for a tackle on Demetress Beavers. The 5’11” junior defensive back accounted for three pass break-ups against Shawnee.

Ty Pennington hands the ball off to 5’10” sophomore Blake Jones. Jones was 1-22 receiving and 21-86 rushing against the Wolves.

6’2” senior Jacob Snodgrass was 6-48 as the Sandites’ leading receiver, and was 5-29 from the wildcat with two rushing touchdowns against Shawnee.

13th-year Head Coach Dustin Kinard improved to 65-69 overall, 42-41 in district action, and 34-28 at home with the 21-19 win over Shawnee. Kinard battled pancreatic cancer last year but announced he was cancer-free prior to the 2019 season.

Junior kicker Zach Heinen is was 3/3 on PATs against Shawnee and is 11/11 in his debut season. He averaged 30 yards per punt and 46 yards per kick.

CPHS Football: Centennial Celebration Photo Gallery

The Sand Springs Football program celebrated 100 years last Friday night at Memorial Stadium. Football, Cheer, Dance, Band, and Color Guard alumni were invited to tour the locker rooms, dine in the Fine Arts Building, and walk across the field at half time.

Phil James and Michael Bowie were named honorary co-captains and Charles Page Principal Stan Trout performed the coin toss prior to the game.

James was the starting QB from 1973-1975. Bowie played on the Sandite O-Line from 2007-2009 and went on to play on the 2011 Navarro Junior College National Champion team, the 2012 Oklahoma State University Fiesta Bowl Champion team, and the 2015 Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champion team. He currently coaches the Sandite O-Line. Trout was a three-year letterman and 1977 graduate.

Jennah Hendricks performed the national anthem prior to the game.

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