Players to watch
Cheer
Caroline McCalip – Chandler
Caroline is the glue that holds the team together. She is an encourager, always on time and ready to get started, and leads by example.
Tamara Moss – Mannford
Moss is an all around amazing cheerleader. She was selected as star tumbler at NCA Camp, as well as asked to apply for NCA Staff. Tamara is a leader and a team player.
Cross Country
Kyler Kauk – Cleveland
Kauk qualified for the state meet last year and expects to return again this year. He has the experience and has prepared himself well for this season.
Mazee Southward – Cleveland
Mazee has a solid running background, and her off-season training has her primed for a big season. She is expected to have a big season.
Kaden Eyler – Cushing
Eyler is a senior athlete who plays football, runs track and cross country, and power lifts. He also attends career tech, a National Honor Society member, HOSA member, and plans to go into the medical field.
Lydon Swafford – Mannford
Lydon will be a sophomore this year. Last season he placed 11th at the regional meet and placed 27th at the State meet as a freshman.
Peyton Carson – Mannford
Last year as a freshman, Carson was a 4A regional champion and finished sixth at the State meet with a time of 12:17. Looking for big things this season.
Riley Randall – Meeker
Riley is a two-time All-Stater and the defending Class 3A State Champion from last season.
Underclassmen to Watch
Cheer
Makayela Dawkins – Chandler
A solid member of the team, Dawkins is a great teammate on and off the field.
Maria Reyna – Mannford
Reyna is a great kid and a really good cheerleader. She is always ready to help however needed.
Cross Country
Connor Davidson – Cleveland
Davidson looks to have a big season this year. Worked hard in the offseason to prepare.
Kaylee Hillis – Cleveland
An all around great kid, Kaylee excels on the field and in the classroom.
Braxton Bussell – Meeker
Davidson is a hard worker and always gives it his best.
Unsung Heroes
Cheer
Emi McGuire – Chandler
McGuire is dependable and always ready to do whatever is needed.
Kaylee Smith – Mannford
She is an amazing cheerleader and is a great example for others.
Cross Country
Shawn Metzer – Cleveland
Whether it is in competition or in the classroom, Metzer focuses on being his best.
Asa Watham – Meeker
A hard worker, Asa is a strong competitor.
