Scouting Report – Stillwater
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Stillwater struggled mightily – as does pretty much everyone – against Bixby last Friday night. Read all about their match-up HERE. Though they lost their first game of the young season, the Pioneers definitely had plenty of talent on display…
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Continue ReadingStillwater struggled mightily – as does pretty much everyone – against Bixby last Friday night. Read all about their match-up HERE. Though they lost their first game of the young season, the Pioneers definitely had plenty of talent on display and there is no doubt that soon we will see plenty of Stillwater athletes playing at the college level.
Heston Thompson – 2024 Wide Receiver
Listed on most rosters as a cornerback, Thompson keeps coming up with big catch after big catch to show that he is more than “only” a defensive player. Against Mustang, Thompson caught a bomb from Stillwater QB Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK to win the game in the final seconds. This week against Bixby, Heston helped to answer Bixby’s first TD almost immediately with a 71-yard touchdown catch that saw him get up over the corner, catch a very contested ball and then use elite speed to absolutely leave everyone behind as he took off for the longest scoring play of the night. Thompson finished the night with five receptions, 145 yards and the aforementioned touchdown. Thompson has incredible chemistry with Gundy and as the season goes on, expect even more great catches and big time scoring plays from this outstanding young corner… I mean, wide receiver.
Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK – 2023 Quarterback
Speaking of huge touchdown throws, Gundy is the guy doing all of it. Speaking of huge, this junior has incredible size for a QB at 6’3″ and 200 lbs. He has a cannon for an arm and good accuracy. His best quality honestly may be his poise in the pocket. He is the clear leader of not just the offense, but the entire team. Though his offensive line definitely had a difficult time with the relentless and talented Bixby defense, Gundy did a really good job of hanging in there and not getting rattled. Several times on the play after taking a sack, Gage completed another pass while staring down a defender coming right at him. The kid is tough. I hear that his dad is involved in football in some way *wink-wink* and it clearly has rubbed off on the younger Gundy. He is smart and does a great job of working through his progression. In a loaded 2023 QB class, Gundy is beginning to separate himself in a good way. He is definitely one to keep an eye on!
Gabe M Brown Gabe M Brown 6'2" | LB Stillwater | 2022 State OK – 2022 Linebacker
Speaking of Oklahoma State football, they have to be incredibly excited to have this guy on the way next season. Brown is involved in every single defensive play for the Pioneers as he not only “quarterbacks” the defense, he uses incredible speed and strength to make play after play. As mentioned in the game recap, a tremendous effort from Gabe helped to break up the monotony of both teams going three and out for several drives to start off the game. His interception was a wonderful display of his ability to get involved in the passing game as he backed up in to zone coverage and came forward hard to pick off a slightly under thrown ball. Brown is a hard hitter who flies around the field. His 6’2″, 210 lb. frame is exactly what you want in a linebacker and he shows great football IQ and ability to match. OSU is very lucky that this Stillwater star decided to stay home for them.