Week Nine Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Get 25% off your subscription by entering Knight25 in the coupon code area. Enjoy!</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week nine is in the books and the playoffs are right around the corner. Every Sunday, we take a look at the top individual performances from across the state. This week, we have quite a few performances that warranted the spotlight. Be sure to check back with Prep Redzone Oklahoma every Sunday for a new batch of top performers! To submit your pick for top performers each week, be sure to tweet at us <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.twitter.com/PrepRedzoneOK" target="_blank">@PrepRedzoneOK</a></strong> following the games or email Michael@PrepRedzone.com with your pick and that player's stat line!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecba5ff637","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["194065"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 4 Interceptions (2 Returned For Touchdowns) | 2 Receiving Touchdownsu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnEvery week we put out a tweet following the games requesting nominations for top performers. Hands down, the top response was Bixby senior [player_tooltip player_id='194065' first='Cale' last='Fugate'] following his dominant performance on Thursday night against Moore. Fugate would catch a pair of touchdowns on offense but it's what he did on defense that was unheard of. He came down with four interceptions, two of which he would return for Bixby touchdowns. Oh, and like many of Bixby's games this year, Fugate was done for the night by halftime.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e3bb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecbbcff638","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["38715"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 5 Catches | 152 Yards | 3 Touchdownsu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIt seems like Cushing senior wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='38715' first='Camden' last='Crooks'] has been listed as a top performer about 84 times over the last three seasons. That's not possible but there's no doubt that he's been one of the most underrated playmakers in Oklahoma during that time. And on senior night, Crooks and the Tigers dominated once again. In the win over Oologah, Crooks caught three touchdowns and went for 150+ yards on five receptions. Crooks and the Tigers are absolutely rolling with the 4A playoffs right around the corner.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e3f3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecbd6ff639","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["494795"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 17 Tackles | 5 TFL | 2 Sacks | 1 Interception Return TD | 1 Fumble Return TDu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnVerdigris has completely bounced back from that upset loss to Bristow earlier this month and they've been taking it out on the rest of the district. Normally, when we talk about Verdigris linebackers, we talk about [player_tooltip player_id='38813' first='Reese' last='Roller']. But when you look at the numbers this year, Roller isn't the team's leading tackler. That's fellow senior [player_tooltip player_id='494795' first='Drache' last='Marveggio'], who has over 100 tackles on the season. And he was lights out again this week. 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Well, right position, wrong team. Lincoln's [player_tooltip player_id='268323' first='John' last='Washington'] stole the show while the Lincoln defense completely bottled up Collins on the other end. Washington would finish with over 100 yards on the ground and was also their leading receiver with over 100 yards on seven catches. 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Leading the way was senior running back [player_tooltip player_id='494796' first='Jordan' last='Johnson'], who had an outstanding game as he tries to lead the Bulldogs back into the playoffs. Johnson finished with nearly 250 yards on the ground and four touchdowns in the win. It was a great final night at home for the senior but now they turn their attention to week ten against Wilburton. A win puts the Bulldogs back into the Class 2A postseason.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e47d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecc96ff63c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["396107"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 19 Carries | 182 Yards | 4 Touchdownsu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnVictory Christian has had an October to remember after a September to forget. The Conquerors have won their last four games and now have a showdown in week ten against unbeaten Kiefer with the district championship on the line. And senior running back [player_tooltip player_id='396107' first='Judah' last='Byrams'] has been playing as good as anyone during Victory's four-game winning streak. In their week nine victory, the senior would finish with nearly 200 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. 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And senior running back [player_tooltip player_id='57161' first='Malek' last='Murphy'] went to work on Thursday night. He finished with just over 400 yards and five touchdowns on 18 carries in the victory. Murphy's made big performances look normal throughout the season but Thursday night was his best game to date. And with the 400+ yards rushing, Murphy eclipsed 2,000 yards on the season with one game to go as they travel to Cache on Friday night.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e4d3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635eccd5ff63e","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["47959"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eSTATS: 4 Catches | 162 Yards | 4 Touchdownsu003c/strongu003ernrnIn a must-win game for seeding purposes, Booker T Washington took care of Sand Springs on Friday night, setting them up to be the three seed out of their district in the playoffs. And leading the way in the 41-14 win was senior standout and Arkansas commit [player_tooltip player_id='47959' first='Micah' last='Tease']. The Booker T Washington speedster had an efficient night on Friday with four catches for 162 yards and all four receptions ended in Hornet touchdowns. Tease and the Hornets bounced back in a big way following the week eight loss to Muskogee with a big win on senior night.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e4fc"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecd77ff63f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["188014"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 24-27 | 418 Yards | 1 Touchdownu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnSpeaking of efficiency, that's exactly the night that Union sophomore quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='188014' first='Shaker' last='Reisig'] had on Friday night. In their win over Edmond Memorial, Reisig threw for over 400 yards on 24-27 passing. We've always talked about the efficiency that Reisig plays the quarterback position and Friday night was just the latest example of that. And here's another impressive note on the nearly perfect night. Union was without their leading receiver and despite that, Reisig had no problems torching Edmond Memorial for over 400 yards.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e526"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecd8bff640","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["38780"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 13-20 | 364 Yards | 3 Touchdownsu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnChoctaw took another step towards locking down the district championship with an impressive win over Putnam City on Friday night. Senior quarterback and Akron commit [player_tooltip player_id='38780' first='Steele' last='Wasel'] torched the Pirates with 364 yards and three touchdowns on 13-20 passing. One of those three touchdowns put Wasel over the 100 mark for his career. Wasel has had a great career but he won't be satisfied without a state championship. Choctaw now turns their attention to a Ponca City team that has won five straight after starting the year 0-4.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e552"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecd9fff641","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["157521"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 20 Carries | 100 Yards | 1 Touchdown | 6-7 | 35 Yards | 2 Interceptionsu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn one of the biggest games of the week, especially in Class 4A, Bethany would knock off Blanchard in a top five showdown. We've been saying for a while now that senior standout [player_tooltip player_id='157521' first='Taylor' last='Heim'] is arguably the most versatile player in the state, definitely in Class 4A. In the win over the Lions, Heim finished with 100 yards and a touchdown. He also went 6-7 passing. And as if that wasn't enough, Heim also came down with two interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Heim has Bethany looking like a legitimate title contender in 4A.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e580"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecdbfff642","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["204031"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 18 Carries | 243 Yards | 4 Touchdownsu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnNorman has locked up a playoff spot following their win over Yukon and they were carried once again by senior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='204031' first='Tias' last='McClarty']. The senior ran for nearly 250 yards and four touchdowns in the win. We look at what McClarty has been able to do the last two years as primarily a running quarterback and we can't help but think of former Moore standout Deuce Hishaw and how he's having an outstanding career at Kansas. We might have made this comparison before but it still holds and McClarty should definitely be recruited more because of it.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e5ac"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecdd5ff643","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["494797"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 7 Catches | 148 Yards | 2 Touchdownsu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnWhile a lot of the attention in district 5A-3 was one the Coweta-Del City showdown, we had an upset in the district as Sapulpa stunned McAlester, handing them their second district loss. Leading the way for the Chieftains was a senior wide receiver in [player_tooltip player_id='494797' first='Tre' last='Morrow'], who is enjoying a breakout season. And against the Buffaloes, Morrow was one of the top players in the game. He finished with nearly 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns on seven receptions as the Chieftains gained a ton of momentum with the playoffs around the corner.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e5de"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ecdfdff644","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["494794"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSTATS: 124 Receiving Yards | 3 Touchdowns u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnBishop McGuinness wrapped up their regular season on Friday night with a big district win over Piedmont. With McGuinness done for the regular season, they have locked up their spot as the two-seed in the 5A playoffs out of district 5A-2. In the win over the Wildcats, senior wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='494794' first='Tyrrell' last='Bruner'] went off. He would finish with a very efficient 124 yards and three touchdowns in the win. McGuinness has completely bounced back following the loss to Carl Albert and will now take a week off before the playoffs begin.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-68a54fba5e608"} /-->