CPHS Softball: Moore comes from behind for 8-7 win at State Tournament

Rogers State University-committed senior Sabrina Usher went 4-for-4 at the plate to score four RBI and one run.

Shawnee, OK - For four inning it looked like the Class 6A No. 6 ranked Charles Page High School fast pitch softball team (23-13) would pull off a major upset against No. 3 Moore (26-10) Thursday afternoon at the State Tournament. But their 7-2 advantage evaporated with a mistake-ridden fifth inning and the Lions got the 8-7 win.

Sand Springs outhit their foes 12 to 4 in a lopsided offensive performance, but gave up six hits and committed three errors to give the win away.

The Sandites came out swinging early in the game with singles from Rachael Jones and Sabrina Usher, but Jones was outed on a fielder’s choice and Usher and Aliyah Taff were left stranded. Gracie St. Hilaire led off the Lions with a single in the bottom of the inning but never made it past second base.

Avery Tanner and Drew Hawkins hit singles in the second inning, but Tanner was outed in a doubled play. Reagan Rector walked and Madison Lee hit an RBI single to put the Sandites on the board. Jones and Usher continued their hot streak with back-to-back doubles. Jones brought in Rector and Lee, and Usher scored Jones for the 4-0 lead.

Sand Springs stranded one in the third and the Lions came in to score two runs. Moore put two on base with a walk and a fielder’s choice, and Ashtyn Barrett hit a 2RBI single to score Rylie O’Steen and St. Hilaire.

Rector hit a single in the fourth, Lee reached on error, and Usher hit her fourteenth home run of the season for the 7-2 advantage. Then thing began to fall apart.

Moore made a big comeback in the fifth inning with two hits, three walks, a wild pitch, and a pair of errors. Kennedy Sherer, Kourtney Griffith, Zeta Brown, Taylor McKittrick, Kristen Whitehouse, and Emiaj Self all scored runs for the come-from-behind 8-7 lead.

Tanner caught a line drive in the sixth to strand loaded bases, but the Sandites failed to capitalize on it. Usher and Felicity Horn hit singles in the top of the seventh, but Jaden Jordan grounded into a double play, with Whitehouse putting out courtesy runner Brooklyn Harper at third and making the throw to second to out Horn and clinch the win.

Usher ended her high school career with a perfect four-for-four batting performance, scoring four RBI and one run. Taff (13-8, 17-14) got the loss in the pitcher’s circle with four hits and six walks.

Ashlynn Haley got the start for Moore, throwing ten hits, three strikeouts, and one walk in 3.1 innings. Kaylee Lovekamp picked up the win with two hits and one strikeout in 3.2 inning.

Moore will play No. 7 Edmond Memorial (26-8) Friday at 11:00 a.m. on Field 3. The Bulldogs upset No. 2 Deer Creek (26-10) 9-3 in Friday’s 11:00 a.m. game. Memorial is riding an eight-game win streak, including three-straight upsets. Moore swept Memorial this season with wins of 5-1 and 5-0.

CPHS Football Preview: Sandites host Ponca City Thursday

Sophomore wide receiver Keaton Campbell makes a catch on Homecoming vs. Shawnee.

With only four games left in the regular season, it’s do or die time for the Class 6A-II No. 13 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-4, 1-2.) The Sandites will host No. 11 Ponca City (3-3, 1-2) Thursday in a crucial district toss-up game. The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The 6,700-seat stadium was built in 2007 and is located at 600 North Adams Road on the high school campus. Parking is primarily located at the high school on the south side of the stadium, with overflow on the practice field north of the stadium. General Admission tickets are $7.00, or $5.00 for students and senior citizens.

Things to do in Sand Springs:

Sand Spring Cultural & Historical Museum
9 East Broadway Street
Sand Spring, OK 74063

Case Community Park
2500 South River City Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063

Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063

The Programs

Sand Springs is coming off a 3-7 season but prior to that was riding a program-best six straight years of playoff appearances. They are 65-71 (.478) under thirteenth-year head coach Dustin Kinard. The Sandites own one gold ball, from 1966, and made their last State Finals appearance in 2015.

Ponca City went 0-10 last year under first-year head coach Scott Harmon (130-72). The Wildcats have never won a State title, and haven’t made the playoffs since 2005, which was also their last winning season.

Sand Spring leads the all-time series with Ponca 26-18-1 and the Sandites have won twelve of the last thirteen meetings. Ponca hasn’t beaten Sand Springs since 2011, and they haven’t won at Memorial Stadium since 2005.

2018: Sand Springs 35-14 (A).
2017: Sand Springs 42-7 (A).
2016: Sand Springs 56-35 (H).
2015: Sand Springs 44-21 (H).
2014: Sand Springs 31-7 (A).
2013: Sand Springs 57-7 (H).
2012: Sand Springs 47-17 (A).
2011: Ponca City 35-31 (A).
2010: Sand Springs 35-21 (H).
2009: Sand Springs 31-10 (H).
2008: Sand Springs 45-42 (A).
2007: Sand Springs 21-19 (H).
2006: Sand Springs 21-0 (A).
2005: Ponca City 38-12 (H).
2004: Ponca City 41-0 (A).
2003: Ponca City 48-2 (A).
2002: Ponca City 41-22 (H).
2001: Ponca City 2-14 (A).
2000: Ponca City 28-10 (H).
1999: Sand Springs 26-0 (H).
1998: Sand Springs 19-7.
1997: Sand Springs 20-6.
1996: Sand Springs 35-16.

1995: Ponca City 17-14.
1994: Ponca City 30-14.
1993: Ponca City 14-7 (A).
1992: Sand Springs 17-10 (H).
1991: Ponca City 21-13 (A).
1990: Sand Springs 28-0 (H).
1989: Sand Springs 22-15 (A).
1988: Sand Springs 20-0 (H).
1987: Sand Springs 14-13 (A).
1986: Ponca City 26-14 (H).
1985: Ponca City 14-13 (A).
1984: Ponca City 28-14 (H).
1983: Sand Springs 13-2 (A).
1982: Ponca City 28-12 (H).
1981: Sand Springs 31-24 (A, 3OT).
1980: Sand Springs 17-13 (H).
1979: Ponca City 30-9 (A).
1978: Sand Springs 25-18 (H).
1961: Ponca City 35-6 (H).
1954: Sand Springs 21-20 (H).
1953: Tied 7-7 (H).
1952: Ponca City 27-9 (H, Playoffs).

The Sandites rolled to a 35-14 win over Ponca last season, with both Wildcat touchdowns coming in the final seconds of the halves. Caden Pennington was 14-22-165-1 with touchdown passes to Jacob Snodgrass and Justin Roe. He also ran for 64 yards and two more TDs, with Trey Wilkerson running in the fifth on an 8-75 performance. Jaden Weiser was five-of-five kicking PATs. Justin Andrews was 6-18-98-0 for Ponca and scored both Wildcat touchdowns on short runs.

This Season

CPHS 7-41 Mansfield Summit (5-1)
CPHS 35-0 Putnam City (1-5)
CPHS 20-50 Greenwood (6-0)
CPHS 21-19 Shawnee (1-5)
CPHS 6-54 Muskogee (6-0)
CPHS 34-54 Bartlesville (1-5)

POHI 6-3 Enid (0-6)
POHI 17-7 Guthrie (2-4)
POHI 7-21 Collinville (4-2)
POHI 21-7 Shawnee (1-5)
POHI 6-57 Muskogee (6-0)
POHI 3-49 Bixby (6-0)

SEE RELATED: Bartlesville stuns Sand Springs 54-34

The Sandites average 5.8 yards per pass attempt, 11.7 yards per completion, 3.3 yards per carry, and 4.5 yards per play. They convert on 37% of third down attempts and 54% of fourth downs. They score on 26% of possessions and 64% of red zone penetrations, and are 0-for-3 on two-point plays.

The Sandite Defense has held its foes to 7.5 yards per pass, 12.9 yards per completion, 4.5 yards per carry, and 5.7 yards per play. They have prevented scores on 54% of their opponents’ possessions and 25% of red zone penetrations. They stop 53% of third downs attempts and 59% of fourth downs. Their opponents are 1-of-3 on two-point conversions.

Daren Hawkins snapped a 33-game scoring drought for the defense last week with an 83-yard pick six. After six games they already have five interceptions, against only two in all of last season. They are currently on track to match last season’s fumble recoveries, and are still looking for their first blocked kick.

Sand Springs has struggled with penalties on all three sides of the ball. The offense is averaging 4 penalties for 37 yards, defense is 5-55, and special teams are 2-25 for over 100 yards per game. The defense has given up 16 first-downs this season on penalties.

The Sandites have averaged a solid 18.8 yards per kick return but have only one punt return this season for 8 yards. They have struggled in kick coverage, giving up 21.0 yards per kick return and 25.4 yards per punt return.

Sand Springs owns the No. 10 offense, No. 5 scoring defense, and No. 14 defense in points allowed. They have the No. 14 margin of victory in Class 6A-II.

Average Sandite Box Score
Points: CPHS 21, Opponents 36.
First Downs: CPHS 14, Opp 15.
Fumbles/Lost: CPHS 2/1, Opp 2/1.
Penalties: CPHS 11-112, Opp 11-98.
C-A-Y-I: CPHS 15-30-173-1, Opp 14-24-180-1.
Rushing: CPHS 32-105, Opp 34-154.
Offense: CPHS 62-278, Opp 58-333.

Ponca needs just one more win to secure its best record since 2005. They own the No. 15 offense, No. 13 scoring defense, and No. 6 defense in points allowed. They have the No. 12 margin of victory in Class 6A-II. The team has been stout on defense, but struggled offensively, especially since losing their starting quarterback, Justin Andrews, in week 3. It’s unknown if Andrews will return to action against Sand Springs, or if Kyter Welch will get the start.

Players to Watch

Sand Springs

#9 Ty Pennington, sophomore QB, 76-156-918-1, 10TD passing. 29-(-25), 1TD rushing.

#6 Keaton Campbell, sophomore WR, 28-376, 3TD receiving. 1-8 punt return. 11-213 kick return.

#3 Jacob Snodgrass, senior WR, 28-340, 4TD receiving. 8-32, 3TD rushing. 9-190 kick return.

#1 Daren Hawkins, junior WR/DB, 5-42, 1TD receiving. 10 tackles, 1-1 tackle for loss. 1-83, 1TD interception return.

#10 Blake Jones, sophomore RB/WR, 3-38 receiving, 68-333, 1TD rushing, 1-11 kick return.

#46 Zach Heinen, junior kicker, 15/15 PAT, Punt Avg 29.4, Kick Avg 37.8.

#15 Jerret Haley, senior DB, 38 solo tackles, 53 total tackles, 2-50 interceptions, 5 pass breakups.

#48 Brooks Dudley, sophomore LB/FB, 12 solo tackles, 30 total tackles, 3-5 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup, 1 fumble recovery.

#56 Lane Webster, junior OL/DL, 21 total tackles, 7-45 tackles for loss, 4-34 sacks.

#43 Ethan Sartin, senior LB/FB, 22 tackles, 2-2 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup.

#12 Bryson Chase, junior DB, 8 tackles, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.

Ponca City

#5 Justin Andrews, senior QB, 15-36-289-3, 2TD passing. 64-231 rushing.

#6 Kyter Welch, senior QB, 3-17-21-0 passing. 30-68, 1TD rushing.

#18 Cameron Jackson, freshman RB, 51-231, 2TD rushing.

#37 Ray Longoria, senior RB, 50-210, 1TD rushing.

#16 Sam McKinney 11-215, 2TD receiving. 8-168, 1TD kick return.

#27 Spencer Ball, junior kicker, 6/7 PAT, Punt Avg 34.2, Kick Avg 47.5. 4/4 FG, Long 39.

#7 Lennox Suneagle, senior LB, 38 solo tackles, 77 total, 5 for loss.

#34 TJ Brien, senior LB, 34 solo tackles, 60 total, 4 for loss.

#2 Eli Wohl, senior FS, 28 solo tackles, 58 total, 4 for loss. 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble.

#50 James Godfrey, junior FB, 19 solo tackles, 29 total, 8 for loss, 6 sacks.

#3 Isaiah Harris, senior FS, 15 solo tackles, 23 total, 2-13 interceptions.

#15 Devin Zimmerschied, sophomore DB, 23 solo tackles, 47 total, 4 for loss, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble.

Sandite Resume under Coach Kinard (2007-2019)

Record: 65-71 (with three forfeited wins).
District Record: 42-43 (with one forfeited win).
Playoff Record: 4-7.
Home Record: 34-28.
Best Record: 8-3 (2012), went 7-5 in 2015 with two forfeited wins and one game canceled with an 18-7 Sandite lead due to weather. Sand Springs made the State Finals that season.
Worst Record: 1-9 (2010).
Highway 97 Rivalry Record: 9-3.
Best Offense: 38.8 PPG (2008).
Worst Offense: 22.4 PPG (2010)
Best Defense (Points Allowed): 14.3 PPG (2015).
Worst Defense (Points Allowed): 36.2 PPG (2010).
Shutouts: 5.
Biggest Win: 63-6 vs. Nathan Hale (9/5/2014).
Biggest Loss: 63-6 vs. Union (10/17/2013).

CPHS Volleyball: Sandites end season in 3-0 loss to Southmoore

The Class 6A No. 12 ranked Charles Page High School varsity volleyball team (18-14) suffered a season-ending upset Tuesday evening in Norman, falling 3-0 to unranked Southmoore (11-21) in the first round of the Regional Tournament. The Sabercats went on to fall 3-1 to the host team from No. 5 Norman North (22-10), who won its sixth-consecutive Regional title.

Southmoore won sets of 25-22, 25-14, and 25-19 against Sand Springs. Norman North swept U.S. Grant 25-3, 25-4, and 25-9, then beat Southmoore 25-23, 25-13, and 25-20, while giving up the third set 25-20.

The Sabercats came out hard and fast against Sand Springs, taking a 6-0 lead behind kills from Emma Coburn, Myra Cartmill, Emma Upthegrove, and Kiaya Jordan. The Sandites outscored their foes 22-19 for the remainder of the set, but were unable to overcome the early deficit. Southmoore led by as much as 24-17 before Devree Youngblood scored three kills to aid a five-point run, cutting it to 24-22. Jordan knocked down the match point.

The Sandites had a stronger start in game two, taking a 4-2 lead with kills from Vanessa Wyrick and Cloe Campfield. Heather Brumley kicked off a 9-1 run for the resurgent Sabercats who coasted to a 25-14 win.

Jordan posted a kill and Upthegrove served an ace for a 2-0 start and Southmoore never trailed in set three. Upthegrove secured the 25-19 win on a tipped ball to complete the sweep.

Youngblood, an Oklahoma Baptist University commit, led all scorers with 14 kills and 14 digs for her third-consecutive double-double. Madison Burris led the Sandites with 12 assists, closely followed by Raylynn Mong with 11. Myra Cartmill led the Sabercats with 12 kills and Jordan had 11.

Norman North will advance to the eight-team State Tournament quarterfinals Monday at Claremore High School.

SM 3 CPHS 0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-19)
Kills: SM 41, CPHS 31.
Blocks: SM 5, CPHS 6.
Aces: SM 6, CPHS 1.
Service Errors: SM 5, CPHS 6.
Total Errors: SM 17, CPHS 23.

(Sand Springs stats)
Kills: Youngblood 14, Campfield 7, Wyrick 5, Burris 5.
Assists: Burris 12, Mong 11, Youngblood 1, Blaylock 1, Smith 1.
Solo Blocks: Smith 1.
Assisted Blocks: Smith 4, Campfield 3, Harris 2, Wyrick 1.
Digs: Youngblood 14, Blaylock 8, Wicker 7, Mong 6, Campfield 4, Burris 2, Harris 1, Wyrick 1, Smith 1.
Aces: Mong 1.

(Southmoore partial stats)
Kills: Cartmill 12, Jordan 11, Brumley 8, Coburn 4, Scott 3, Upthegrove 2, Canas 1.
Aces: Upthegrove 3, Cartmill 1, Scott 1, Davidson 1.
Assisted Blocks: Upthegrove 3, Scott 3, Coburn 2, Cartmill 2.

Regional Results

Putnam North 3-0 Muskogee
Broken Arrow 3-0 Bartlesville
Broken Arrow 3-0 Putnam North

Edmond Memorial 3-0 Putnam City
Edmond Memorial 3-1 Yukon

Edmond North 3-0 Northwest Classen
Edmond North 3-0 Moore

Union 3-2 Choctaw
Mustang 3-0 Westmoore
Mustang 3-0 Union

Southmoore 3-0 Sand Springs
Norman North 3-0 U.S. Grant
Norman North 3-1 Southmoore

Stillwater 3-0 Lawton
Deer Creek 3-0 Sapulpa
Deer Creek 3-1 Stillwater

Norman 3-0 Midwest City
Edmond Santa Fe 3-0 Putnam West
Edmond Santa Fe 3-0 Norman

Owasso 3-1 Bixby
Jenks 3-0 Booker T. Washington
Jenks 3-0 Owasso

Oklahoma High School Football Rankings: Class 6A-II Week Seven

1. Bixby (6-0, 3-0, Last week No. 1).

   • The Spartans won their 18th-straight game 49-3 against Ponca City. The offense had its second-lowest scoring performance of the season, but the defense played its third game of the year without giving up a touchdown.

   • Mason Williams was 14-21-141-1 with three touchdowns passing and 3-14 with another score on the ground. Braylin Presley led the run game with 9 carries for 120 yards and a TD, and had a punt return for a TD. Reis Vernon continued his perfect season kicking PATs (42/42).

   • Bixby will travel to Bartlesville Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They rolled the Bruins 65-6 last year and haven’t lost in the series since 2015.

2. Stillwater (6-0, 3-0 Last week No. 2).

   • The Pioneers scored on 10 of 12 possessions in a 74-14 rout of Choctaw. Gunnar Gundy was 16-17-363-0 passing for three scores and Qwontrel Walker was 25-127 rushing for six TDs. Garrick Martin recovered two fumbles and scored a 49-yard pick six.

   • Stillwater will host Lawton Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Wolverines 23-20 last year, ending a four-year losing streak.

3. Muskogee (6-0, 3-0, Last week No. 3).

   • Muskogee shut down Sapulpa 34-6, led by Jimmie Coleman with a 28-291 rushing performance for four touchdowns. Ty Williams was 9-16-136-1 passing and also picked off two passes.

   • The Roughers will travel to Shawnee Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They defeated the Wolves 35-26 last year and have won their past three meetings.

4. Del City (5-1, 3-0, Last week No. 4).

   • Gage Galbreath made a pick and Quinlan Ganther threw four TDs in a 29-18 win over Deer Creek. The Eagles will host Putnam City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They won last year’s meeting 46-7.

5. Booker T. Washington (3-3, 2-1, Last week No. 5).

   • The Hornets doubled down on Shawnee 52-26, racking up seven sacks and holding the Wolves to a 30-17 rushing performance. They jumped out to a 16-0 lead and were up 36-13 at the half. Gentry William was 11-22-260-0 for five TDs and Jaiden Carroll was 22-108 on the ground with two 2-point conversions.

   • Washington will host Sapulpa Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Chieftains 20-3 last year and have won their past five meetings.

6. Midwest City (2-4, 2-1, Last week No. 6).

   • Midwest City prevailed 31-3 against Putnam City, scoring 31 unanswered points after trailing 3-0 to start the second quarter. DeAngelo Irvin Jr. scored two touchdowns by air and one on the ground, and Elliot Janish kicked a 27-yard field goal.

   • The Bombers will travel to Deer Creek Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They have won their past three meetings with the Antlers, including a 35-9 bout last year.

7. Sapulpa (4-2, 1-2, Last week No. 7).

   • The Chieftains have taken major injuries this past week and it resulted in a 34-6 loss to Muskogee. Starting QB Eli Williams is out for the season and several other players have suffered lesser setbacks. Te’Zohn Taft missed the game, and Marcus Esparza and Wyatt Hall went down mid-game. Zac Mason, in his first varsity start, was 17-26-142-2 passing and scored the lone TD on a QB sneak.

   • Sapulpa will travel to Booker T. Washington Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 20-3 last year and haven’t beaten the Hornets since 2007.

8. Choctaw (3-3, 1-2), Last week No. 8).

   • Choctaw suffered a brutal 74-14 defeat at the hands of Stillwater, with the defense only getting two stops on twelve Pioneer possessions. The Yellowjackets also gave up three turnovers. They will look to get back to a winning record Thursday at 7:00 p.m. when they host Putnam West. They won last year’s meeting 35-7.

9. Edmond Deer Creek (3-3, 1-2), Last week No. 9).

   • The Antlers struggled against Del City, falling 29-18 behind a 7-21-77-1 passing performance from Brett Pense and 33-133 ground game.

   • Deer Creek will host Midwest City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 35-9 to the Bombers last year and have lost their past three meeting.

10. Lawton (4-2, 1-2, Last week No. 10).

    • Lawton picked up its first district win with a 42-0 shutout of Putnam West. Eric Wiley was 7-10-192-0 passing for two touchdowns. Two running backs broke triple digits. Antonio Galbreath was 10-171 for two TDs and Christian Houton was 13-154 for two TDs.

    • The Wolverines will travel to Stillwater Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They lost last year’s meeting 23-20 but won four-straight before that.

11. Ponca City (3-3, 1-2, Last week No. 11).

    • The Wildcats were held to a 27-yard field goal from Spencer Ball in a 49-3 loss to Bixby, but got a moral victory in knowing they held the Spartans to their second-lowest scoring output of the season. Devin Zimmerschied picked off his second interception of the season.

    • Ponca will travel to Sand Springs Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 35-14 to the Sandites last year. The Wildcats haven’t won in the series since 2011, and haven’t won at Memorial Stadium since 2005.

12. Bartlesville (1-5, 1-2, Last week No. 13).

    • Bartlesville finally got in the win column with a 54-34 upset of Sand Springs, thanks to a 21-0 second quarter shutout. Ben Winters was 7-14-163-1 passing for three TDs, while Laken Clowdu was 35-217 rushing for four more.

    • The Bruins will host Bixby Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They last defeated Bixby in 2015 and fell 67-6 last year.

13. Sand Springs (2-3, 1-1, Last week No. 12).

    • Sand Springs took an early lead in Bartlesville and the second half was a wash, but they couldn’t overcome a 21-0 second quarter shutout.

    • Ty Pennington was 15-38-296-1 for two TDs and ran in another. He had two receivers in double digit, with Keaton Campbell catching 6 passes for 139 yards and a score, and Jacob Snodgrass catching 7 for 115 yards and a TD. Daren Hawkins ended a 33-game scoring drought for the Sandite Defense with an 83-yard interception return.

    • The Sandites will host Ponca City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They have won seven straight meetings with the Wildcats, including a 35-14 bout last year.

14. Shawnee (1-5, 0-3, Last week No. 14).

    • The Wolves were held to a 30-17 rushing performance and 7-21-143-2 passing game in a 52-26 loss to Booker T. Washington. Shawnee will host Muskogee Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 35-26 to the Roughers last year.

15. Putnam City (1-5, 1-2, Last week No. 15).

    • The Pirates fell 31-3 to Midwest City, giving up 31 unanswered points after starting the game with a field goal. Putnam will travel to Del City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They lost last year’s meeting 46-7.

16. Putnam City West (0-6, 0-3, Last week No. 16).

    • The Patriots suffered their first shutout of the year, 42-0 to Lawton. They will continue looking for their first win of the season when they travel to Choctaw Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They lost last year’s meeting 35-7.

District 6A-II-1 Standings
3-0 Stillwater (+45)
3-0 Del City (+41)
2-1 Midwest City (+15)
1-2 Choctaw (-15)
1-2 Deer Creek (-25)
1-2 Lawton (-1)
1-2 Putnam City (-26)
0-3 Putnam West (-34)

District 6A-II-2 Standing
3-0 Bixby (+45)
3-0 Muskogee (+45)
2-1 Booker T. Washington (+15)
1-2 Sapulpa (-15)
1-2 Bartlesville (-15)
1-2 Ponca City (-16)
1-2 Sand Springs (-28)
0-3 Shawnee (-31)

Top Offenses
(Avg. Points Scored)
45.7 Bixby
45.3 Stillwater
34.0 Muskogee
31.7 Choctaw
29.0 Del City
25.7 Lawton
25.0 Sapulpa
21.0 Bartlesville
17.7 Shawnee
17.0 Sand Springs
16.3 Washington
14.0 Midwest City
12.7 Deer Creek
10.0 Putnam West
6.0 Ponca City
3.0 Putnam City

Top Defense
(Avg. Points Scored)
4.0 Muskogee
3.0 Stillwater
1.3 Bixby
1.3 Del City
1.0 Washington
1.0 Lawton
1.0 Sapulpa
1.0 Sand Springs
1.0 Deer Creek
1.0 Bartlesville
0.3 Midwest City
0.3 Putnam West
0.0 Choctaw
0.0 Ponca City
0.0 Shawnee
0.0 Putnam City

Top Defenses
(Avg. Points Allowed)
7.3 Muskogee
9.8 Stillwater
11.2 Bixby
14.8 Lawton
16.5 Washington
19.3 Ponca City
20.3 Del City
27.2 Midwest City
27.3 Deer Creek
28.3 Sapulpa
32.0 Choctaw
33.3 Shawnee
33.3 Bartlesville
35.3 Sand Springs
40.3 Putnam City
46.8 Putnam West

Average Margin of Victory
45.8 Stillwater
45.5 Bixby
34.5 Muskogee
15.8 Lawton
12.3 Del City
4.8 Washington
1.2 Sapulpa
1.0 Choctaw
-8.8 Deer Creek
-9.5 Bartlesville
-10.3 Midwest City
-12.3 Ponca City
-14.5 Shawnee
-15.8 Sand Springs
-36.3 Putnam West
-38.7 Putnam City

Softball State Tournament Preview: Sandites headed to State for 5th-straight year

The 2019 Fast Pitch Softball Team won the Sandites’ fifth-straight Regional Title.

The Charles Page High School fast pitch softball team (23-12) went 4-1 at this past week’s Regional Championship, coming back from a Tuesday night loss to win three-straight on Wednesday.

The Sandites got to beat two rivals in the Regional playoff, taking out Sapulpa 11-1 and Choctaw 10-0 and 2-1.

SEE RELATED: Sandites win fifth-straight Regional Championship, 17th overall.

Sand Springs will travel to the OSSAA 6A State Tournament Thursday, October 17th in Shawnee. The Sandites will play Moore at the Firelake Ball Fields at 18160 Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK 74801.

Ice chests, glass containers, food, drink, and tobacco will not be permitted. Tickets are $7.00 for both students and adults. The home team at each game will be decided by coin toss. The team on the top line of the brackets will occupy the third-baseline dugout.

Quarterfinals

Edmond Memorial vs. Deer Creek (Field 3 - 11:00 a.m.)

Edmond Memorial (25-8) finished fifth in District 1. The Bulldogs are riding a seven game streak including a pair of upsets over the District Champs from Mustang at Regionals. They outscored their opponents 22-9 in the three-team tournament. The Bulldogs own two gold balls from 1993 and 1987. They also won the Perry Fastpitch Classic earlier this season.

Edmond Memorial has yet to meet Union, Westmoore, Broken Arrow or Sand Springs this season. They are 0-2 against Moore, split wins with Deer Creek, and have a 3-1 win over Owasso.

Edmond Deer Creek (27-9) was the District 1 runner-up and went 4-1 at Regionals, outscoring their opponents 33-16. The Antlers own a single gold ball from 2003. They are 2-0 against Westmoore and split wins with Moore and Edmond Memorial this season. They lost 3-0 to Owasso, and 4-2 to Broken Arrow, and have yet to meet Union or Sand Springs.

Sand Springs vs. Moore (Field 3 - 1:30 p.m.)

Sand Springs (23-12) has never won a State title, but made it to the finals in 2015. They placed second in District 3 and won their home Regional with a 4-1 record, outscoring their opponents 44-7. They also won the Choctaw-Carl Albert Tournament earlier this season.

The team holds a .347 batting average, .488 slugging average, .414 on-base percentage, 2.27 earned run average, and 1.24 WHIP. They average 7 runs, 9 hits, 4 walks, 3 strikeouts, 1 sacrifice, 2 steals, 1 error, and 1 double play per game. The pitching crew averages 6 hits, 3 strikeouts, and 1 walk per game.

The Sandites have yet to play Edmond Memorial, Deer Creek, or Union. They split wins with Owasso, fell 7-0 to Moore, and 8-3 to Broken Arrow.

Moore (25-10) finished third in District 1 and won the Southmoore Regional 3-0 by a combined score of 10-6. The Lions own three gold balls (2007, 2005, 1974). Moore is 2-0 against Edmond Memorial, and beat Owasso 5-0 and Sand Springs 7-0. They split wins with Deer Creek and lost 6-2 to Union, 15-13 to Westmoore, and 3-1 to Broken Arrow this season.

Broken Arrow vs. Union (Field 3 - 4:00 p.m.)

Broken Arrow (37-2) was the only team to go undefeated in their district, winning District 4, as well as their home tournament. They run-ruled their way through a 3-0 regional, outscoring their foes 34-1, and are on a 24-game win streak. The Tigers own eleven State Championships (2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1996, 1989, 1985, 1979).

The Tigers have more top-class State Titles than any other school and are tied with Davenport and Pocola for most in any classification. Neither Pocola nor Davenport qualified for State this year, giving Broken Arrow an opportunity to take the lead.

Broken Arrow is 2-0 against Union and defeated Moore 3-1, Owasso 6-5, Sand Springs 8-3, and Deer Creek 4-2. They have yet to meet Edmond Memorial. Their only in-Oklahoma loss was to Westmoore, 6-4.

Union (24-13) finished second in District 4 and went 3-0 at their Regional, outscoring their foes 36-9. The Redskins own four State titles (2011, 1999, 1992, 1976). Union has yet to meet Edmond Memorial, Deer Creek, or Sand Springs. They beat Moore 6-2 and Owasso 16-10, but fell 8-0 to Westmoore and are 0-2 against Broken Arrow.

Westmoore vs. Owasso (Field 3 - 6:30 p.m.)

Westmoore (30-8) won their first State title last season and won the District 2 title this year. They went 4-1 at their home Regional, losing Tuesday night and winning out on Wednesday. They outscored their opponents 53-24.

Westmoore has yet to meet Edmond Memorial but they beat Union 8-0, Moore 15-13, and Broken Arrow 6-4. They lost 6-3 to Owasso, and are 0-2 against Deer Creek.

Owasso (24-13) won District 3 and shut out their Regional opponents by a combined score of 26-0. The Rams won their lone State title in 1995. They beat Westmoore 6-3 and Deer Creek 3-0 and split wins with Sand Springs. They fell 3-1 to Edmond Memorial, 16-10 to Union, 6-5 to Broken Arrow, and 5-0 to Moore.

Semifinals

The winners of Sand Springs vs. Moore and Edmond Memorial vs. Deer Creek will play Friday at 11:00 a.m. on Field 3.

The winners of Broken Arrow vs. Union and Westmoore vs. Owasso will play Friday at 1:30 p.m. on Field 3.

Finals

The State Championship final will be played Saturday at 5:00 p.m. on Field 4.

Players to Watch

Broken Arrow: Raegan Edwards (2020 - University of Texas - Arlington).

Deer Creek: Shayleigh Odom (2020 - University of Central Oklahoma).

Edmond Memorial: Leah McAnally (2023 - University of Oklahoma).

Moore: Taylor McKittrick (2020 - University of Central Oklahoma).

Owasso: Jaycee Hampton (2020 - Northwestern Oklahoma State University), Payton Compton (2020 - Seminole State College), Paige Knight (2020 - University of Oklahoma), Chloee Sams (2020 - Labette Community College).

Sand Springs: Sabrina Usher (2020 - Rogers State University), Makenna Skaggs (2020 - Rose State College), Jordyn Pearson (2020 - Missouri Baptist University), Mackenzie Bechtold (2020 - Connors State College), Felicity Horn (2020 - Grayson Community College).

Union: Adrianna Young (2020 - Missouri Southern State University).

Westmoore: Kailey Gamble (2020 - University of North Texas).

Other Classes

The Class 5A State Tournament quarterfinal and semifinal games will be held at the same times as 6A on Field 4. The Championship game will be played on Field 2 Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

The Class 4A State Tournament quarterfinal and semifinal games will be held at the same times as 6A and 5A on Field 2. The Championship game will be played on Field 4 Saturday at 12:00 p.m.

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State Championships by School

Broken Arrow (2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1996, 1989, 1985, 1979)
Davenport (2013, 2012, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992)
Pocola (1979, 1977, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1963, 1961, 1960, 1958)

Tuttle (2018, 2017, 2016, 2008, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994)

Carl Albert (2018, 2017, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2006)
Copan (1999, 1998, 1997, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)
Dewey (1994, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984)
Oologah (2012, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988)
Red Oak (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2007, 2006)
Washington (2015, 2014, 2013, 2008, 2005, 2000, 1999)

Bishop Kelley (2001, 2000, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1977)

Adair (2006, 2001, 1997, 1995, 1987)
Cameron (1984, 1983, 1978, 1973, 1971)
Claremore (2003, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994)
Dale (2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2003)
Sterling (2007, 2006, 1987, 1986, 1985)
Yukon (2010, 2000, 1997, 1991, 1986)

Binger-Oney (2017, 2015, 2011, 2010)
Union (2011, 1999, 1992, 1976)

Atwood (1956, 1952, 1951)
Bartlesville (1984, 1982, 1980)
Blanchard (2011, 2009, 1983)
Collinsville (2015, 2005, 1972)
Coweta (2005, 2004, 2002)
Grove (2012, 2000, 1996)
Little Axe (2012, 2011, 2010)
Meeker (2005, 2003, 2002)
Moore (2007, 2005, 1974)
Mustang (2017, 2014, 1988)

Bethel (1999, 1998)
Chandler (2016, 1962)
Chickasha (2015, 2014)
Choctaw (2015, 1994)
Edmond Memorial (1993, 1987)
Edmond North (2012, 2004)
Fort Gibson (1998, 1989)
Healdton (2009, 2002)
Kiowa (2019, 2018)
Loyal (1957, 1954)
MacArthur (2009, 2008)
Pryor (2016, 1987)
Purcell (2017, 2004)
Putnam City (1978, 1975)
Putnam West (1983, 1981)
Sasakwa (2009, 2008)
Southmoore (2016, 2013)
Tushka (2016, 2015)
Wayne (2012, 1955)
Wister (1981, 1980)

Amber-Pocasset (2018)
Berryhill (2000)
Bixby (1997)
Caney Valley (2009
Capitol Hill (1953)
Chelsea (2007)
Commerce (1993)
Crescent (1982)
Deer Creek (2003)
Depew (2008
Dewar (2010)
East Central (1990)
Fort Cobb-Broxton (2009)
Gotebo (1950)
Hammon (2011)
Hilldale (2013)
Konawa (2010)
Latta (2016)
Lone Grove (2004)
Mannford (2006)
Marlow (1997)
McLoud (2002)
Morrison (2019)
Moss (1959)
Mount Saint Mary (2010)
Nathan Hale (1993)
Newcastle (2014)
Noble (1965)
Owasso (1995)
Panama (2011)
Ringling (2008)
Rock Creek (2014)
Rush Springs (2004)
Sentinel (2004)
Shattuck (2017)
Silo (2019)
Skiatook (2001)
Sperry (1964)
Tahlequah Sequoyah (2018)
Tishomingo (2019)
Western Heights (1990)
Westmoore (2018)

Sand Springs Fast Pitch Softball Stats

Batting Average
.470 Usher
.458 Lee
.370 Horn
.364 Rector
.352 Jones
.343 Taff
.329 McNally
.298 Skaggs
.286 Jordan
.267 Hawkins
.247 Tanner
.241 Bechtold
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.500 Pearson
.250 Crawford

Slugging Average
1.03 Usher
.579 Lee
.540 Horn
.444 Jones
.429 Taff
.426 Skaggs
.424 Rector
.379 Bechtold
.343 McNally
.307 Hawkins
.286 Jordan
.280 Tanner
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.500 Pearson
.417 Crawford

On-Base Percentage
.573 Usher
.512 Lee
.449 Horn
.447 Rector
.398 McNally
.389 Skaggs
.373 Jones
.367 Hawkins
.359 Jordan
.346 Taff
.303 Tanner
.241 Bechtold
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.500 Pearson
.286 Craford

Runs
44 Lee
37 Usher
28 Horn
24 Skaggs
22 Hawkins
19 Tanner
18 McNally
14 Jones
9 Taff
7 Rector
5 Jordan
4 Bechtold
3 Harper
2 Crawford
2 Hammock
2 Burks
1 Pearson

Runs Batted In
54 Usher
19 Horn
19 McNally
17 Lee
15 Tanner
14 Skaggs
14 Rector
13 Taff
12 Jones
10 Hawkins
7 Bechtold
3 Jordan
3 Crawford
2 Pearson
1 Hammock

Hits
49 Lee
47 Usher
37 Horn
28 Skaggs
24 Taff
23 McNally
23 Tanner
20 Hawkins
19 Jones
12 Rector
10 Jordan
7 Bechtold
3 Crawford
2 Pearson

Singles
42 Lee
25 Horn
22 McNally
21 Usher
20 Tanner
20 Skaggs
18 Taff
17 Hawkins
16 Jones
10 Rector
10 Jordan
5 Bechtold
2 Pearson
1 Crawford

Doubles
9 Usher
8 Horn
6 Taff
6 Skaggs
3 Hawkins
3 Tanner
2 Crawford
2 Lee
2 Rector
2 Jones
1 McNally
1 Bechtold

Triples
4 Usher
4 Lee
3 Horn

Home Runs
13 Usher
2 Skaggs
1 Horn
1 Lee
1 Bechtold
1 Jones

Grand Slams
1 Bechtold
1 Usher

Sacrifices
9 McNally
7 Hawkins
7 Jones
6 Tanner
5 Lee
5 Taff
3 Skaggs
2 Horn
1 Crawford

Stolen Bases
15 Lee
10 Horn
7 Usher
5 McNally
5 Hawkins
4 Skaggs
4 Tanner
2 Jordan
2 Jones
1 Rector

Doubles Plays
9 Lee
8 Tanner
7 Bechtold
4 Jordan
3 Skaggs
2 Usher
2 Jones
1 Horn

Win-Loss Record
13-7 Taff (17-13)
8-3 Bechtold (12-3)
3-2 Crawford

Earned Run Average
1.07 Taff
3.24 Bechtold
6.06 Crawford

Walks+Hits/Innings Pitched
0.94 Taff
1.50 Bechtold
1.99 Crawford

Strikeouts
63 Taff
31 Bechtold
18 Crawford
1 Rector

CPHS Football: Bartlesville stuns Sand Springs 54-34

Daren Hawkins snapped a 33-game streak of scoreless games for the Sandite Defense, scoring on an 83-yard pick six.

A 7-14-163-1 passing performance from Ben Winters, a 35-217 rushing performance from Laken Clowdus, and 141 penalty yards were too much for the Sandites to overcome, and the previously winless Bruins stunned the Charles Page High School football team Friday night at Custer Stadium.

The Class 6A No. 12 ranked Sandites (2-4, 1-2) fell 54-34 to No. 13 Bartlesville (1-5, 1-2) on the Bruins’ Homecoming after an insurmountable 21-0 second quarter shutout.

Sand Springs got off to a hot start and a 14-13 first quarter lead, but was left in the dust in the second quarter. Halftime adjustments resulted in a second-half tie and the home team secured its biggest win over the Sandites since 2010 with its highest-scoring game ever in the series.

Ty Pennington connected with Campbell on a 73-yard touchdown on the very first play from scrimmage. Zach Heinen kicked the PAT, and the home team found themselves down 7-0 only 22 seconds into the game.

The Bruins quickly responded with an 8-play 64-yard march, capped by a five-yard touchdown run from Laken Clowdus. Dylan McCoy kicked the PAT to tie things up with 8:14 in the quarter.

Bartlesville forced a quick three-and-out and marched down to the Sandite 17, but Daren Hawkins picked off Ben Winters’s pass for an 83-yard touchdown, ending a 33-game scoreless dry spell for the Sandite defense.

Winters made up for the error with a 53-yard strike to Caden Davis, but McCoy missed the extra point and the Sandites held their lead, 14-13.

The second quarter was all Bartlesville as they forced another three-and-out and took advantage of a major Sandite Special Teams mistake. A bad hike traveled past Heinen, who recovered it at his own 18  yard line, setting up the Bruins for a five-play drive and one-yard run from Seth Long for the 20-14 lead.

Sand Springs made it to the Bartlesville 30 but turned the ball over on downs, and the Bruins responded with a five-play 70-yard march and 44-yard touchdown pass from Winters to Davis. The defense came up strong again as Taton Hopkins made the first ever interception against Pennington and returned it 40 yards. Six plays later, on a fourth-and-seven, Winters found Long from 26 yards out and McCoy gave his team the 34-14 lead shortly before the half.

The Sandites forced a punt to start the second half and put together a methodical 15-play 78-yard march, ending in Pennington’s first career rushing touchdown, from six yard out. Bartlesville responded with an 8-play 83-yard drive and 2-yard touchdown run from Clowdus. McCoy missed the PAT and ended the night 4-of-6 after being replaced by Taton Hopkins.

Rocky Shuman came up big for the Bruins to stop a fourth-down run from Trey Wilkerson at the end of the third. The Bruins only needed three plays to drive 42-yards, scoring on a 37-yard run by Clowdus. Hopkins kicked the PAT for the 47-21 lead ten seconds into the fourth.

Sand Springs had its quickest drive of the night, going 72 yards in five plays, scoring on a 1-yard run from Jacob Snodgrass out of the wildcat formation.

Two punts later and Bartlesville scored their final touchdown of the night on an 8-yard run from Clowdus. Sand Springs finished the night with a 4-yard pass from Pennington to Snodgrass, and a two-point pass attempt fell incomplete.

Pennington ended the night 15-38-296-1 with career-high yardage, but a career-low completion percentage, his first career interception, and his first career rushing touchdown. Campbell was 6-139 receiving and Snodgrass was 7-115. The two were well over 200 all-purpose yards as Campbell had 5 kick returns for 92 yards and Snodgrass had 4 for 98.

The Sandites will look to get back in the win column with a Thursday night Fall Break home game against No. 11 Ponca City (3-3, 1-2). Bartlesville will host No. 1 Bixby (6-0, 3-0) Thursday.