Week Nine’s 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 every Sunday, Prep Redzone Oklahoma will take a look across the state and put a spotlight on some of the best individual performances from the week of games. Whether it was a stat sheet stuffing performance or a clutch moment in one of the state's biggest games, we're putting a spotlight on more kids and their accomplishments on the field than ever before! Keep it locked in to Prep Redzone Oklahoma throughout the season and check back every Sunday for another breakdown on the state's top performances. And if you have a nomination, send it to us on <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneOK">Twitter @PrepRedzoneOK</a></strong> or email Michael@PrepRedzone.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["846607"],"_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":"Central senior standout [player_tooltip player_id='846607' first='Ayden' last='Guess'] makes it back on this weekly feature after a monster performance in a road win against Jay on Friday night. In the win, Guess was about as unstoppable as it gets on offense with seven catches for over 150 yards and four touchdowns. He was also a tackling machine on the defensive side of the ball. But this performance came at a big moment as the Braves were battling for their playoff lives. Friday's win on the road keeps those hopes alive and now all the attention turns to a week ten showdown with Bristow. Win, and you're into the playoffs for just the second time in the last decade. Guess is one of the more underrated prospects in the state's 2024 class. He can get even more attention by helping punch their ticket to the playoffs.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["593641"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"It wasn't always pretty, but North Rock Creek will never forget their 12-10 win over Kingfisher on Friday night at home. With the win, North Rock Creek has qualified for the playoffs for the first time in school history. And junior standout [player_tooltip player_id='593641' first='Caleb' last='Hawkins'] has been a big reason why they are playoff bound this season. He has had a huge season and has made appearing on this weekly breakdown a regular occurence. We wrote about Hawkins last week during all of our 2025 prospect updates as he continues to climb up the rankings. In the win over Kingfisher, Hawkins was an absolute workhorse on the ground. He finished with nearly 175 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. Hawkins continues to show why he's one of the best overall athletes in the state's 2025 class.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["211555"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"It was a big day for Choctaw junior standout [player_tooltip player_id='211555' first='Cash' last='Williams'] on Friday. First, Williams would announce his commitment to play college baseball at Tennessee on Friday morning. Then, Williams and the Yellowjackets would beat up on Putnam City with a 65-20 victory. Williams had arguably the best night of his career as a passer and was not too shabby as a runner. But Williams would throw for over 400 yards and six touchdowns on 23-27 passing. He also added over 100 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Williams has been one of the better dual-threat quarterbacks in the state this season but the majority of his damage has been on the ground. Friday night was a good example of what Williams can do in the passing game. He'll look to keep that going in week ten.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["215207"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"On Thursday night, we got a reminder of why Stillwater senior running back [player_tooltip player_id='215207' first='Holden' last='Thompson'] is one of the best backs in the state. In a blowout win over Tahlequah at home, Thompson ran for a season-high 343 yards and three touchdowns. It was a workhorse night for Thompson as he finished the game with 32 carries. In the previous week against PC West, Thompson finished with 97 yards on the ground and it was the first time this year that he didn't run for at least 100 yards. He came back with a vengeance on Thursday night at the expense of the Tahlequah defense. Now, all eyes are on Thompson and the Pioneers as they welcome in top-ranked Muskogee to finish off the regular season. Stillwater holds the 6A-2 crown right now, Muskogee wants it. Friday can't get here quick enough.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["110740"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Union went on the road to Edmond for the second consecutive week and for the second consecutive week they found themselves in a fight. The Redhawks would run away with a 37-21 win over Edmond Memorial and senior [player_tooltip player_id='110740' first='Issac' last='Covington'] put on the Superman cape in the win. Covington, who is one of Union's best defenders, would make his biggest impact on offense as Union needed a running back while they dealt with injuries to the position. Covington responded by going for well over 200 yards and four touchdowns on 18 carries. And one of those four touchdown runs quite possibly was the best run we've seen from any player in Oklahoma this season. Covington and the Redhawks officially locked up the district championship with the win on Friday night.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["386581"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Class A had a few notable games in week nine but none were bigger than top-ranked Hominy hosting #4 Woodland in a battle of unbeaten teams with the district championship on the line. The Bucks would lock up the district title and remain unbeaten with a 23-20 win over the visiting Cougars and senior standout [player_tooltip player_id='386581' first='Jaxon' last='Woods'] shined incredibly bright on senior night. Woods started impacting the game on the ground with well over 100 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. He also would finish 10-22 for 149 yards and a touchdown. That touchdown came on a 40-yard pass with 49 seconds left to give the Bucks the lead and ultimately the victory. Woods would finish the game 10-16 passing and no completion was bigger than that last one that helped win the district title.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["110745"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"It might have been the game of the year in Class 6A-1 and this might have been the performance of the year in the class. #3 Owasso would stun #4 Edmond Santa Fe in the final seconds to win 57-53. And senior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='110745' first='Knox' last='Dyson'] had a night to remember as he helped lead the Rams to a massive win and put his name at the top of the school record book for yards and touchdowns in a game. Dyson finished the night with 514 yards and seven touchdowns on 20-28 passing. It would be a mistake to not mention Dyson's two top targets [player_tooltip player_id='154214' first='Deuce' last='Chalk'] and [player_tooltip player_id='122241' first='J'Kharri' last='Thomas'] at the wide receiver position. Both had fantastic nights and Chalk would be on the receiving end of what would be the game-winning touchdown. When we look at Dyson now compared to week zero, it's night and day difference.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["284117"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Norman North continues to be one of the more intriguing teams in Class 6A-1 and a squad capable of going on a run in November. The Timberwolves got a massive win over Westmoore on Friday night and while the story of the game is the Norman North defense doing an excellent job of containing Westmoore's star quarterback, another storyline was the play of sophomore standout [player_tooltip player_id='284117' first='Mason' last='James'] on the offensive side of the ball. James finished with five catches for nearly 100 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown as he continues to show why he's one of the more versatile offensive weapons in the state. James is a 2026 prospect that you need to know about now. He's enjoyed a big season this fall and is hungry for more with the playoffs around the corner.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["449039"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"After week eight, a lot of the talk in Class 5A centered around the Carl Albert-Guthrie instant classic and whether or not those two would have a rematch for the state title. Elgin made a statement on Friday night that overlooking the Owls would be unwise. They absolutely smashed Lawton MacArthur in a very loud statement win in week nine. Senior running back [player_tooltip player_id='449039' first='Matt' last='Lund'] continued to pad his stats and extend the school's all time rushing yardage mark. He finished with 15 carries for just over 150 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a receiving touchdown to his total and continues to be a threat out of the backfield in the passing game this season. Now, Elgin focuses on a week ten road test against Midwest City in a rematch of last year's heartbreaking loss to the Bombers.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["231981"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Perkins-Tryon wrapped up the district championship on Friday night by beating McLoud 40-13. It was a complete performance from the Demons on the offensive side of the ball but we had to put the spotlight once again on senior [player_tooltip player_id='231981' first='Tre' last='Stevenson'] at the running back position. Earlier on Friday, we added Stevenson to our PRZ-Oklahoma Player Of The Year Watchlist and he immediately backed up the hype. In the win over McLoud, Stevenson ran for well over 100 yards and three touchdowns. He continues to be a touchdown machine as the Demons have rolled through district play. This has been a top five team in Class 3A all season and Stevenson is picking up momentum at the best time with the playoffs right around the corner. Stevenson continues to be one of the best backs in the class.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653eaf074239e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>FIVE MORE NOTABLE PERFORMANCES</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1005610' first='Austin' last='Solis'] - 2025 Running Back - Mangum</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mangum junior running back [player_tooltip player_id='1005610' first='Austin' last='Solis'] continues to have an incredible junior campaign. He helped carry Mangum to a close win over Carnegie on Thursday night. Solis finished the night with nearly 250 yards on 26 carries in the win. The week nine victory actually closed out the regular season for Mangum. They are now 8-2 on the season and will now rest up before the playoffs begin next week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='434307' first='Barrett' last='Travis'] - 2025 Running Back - Heritage Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 3A's top-ranked and defending champion Heritage Hall found themselves in an absolute battle with #3 Sulphur on Friday night. Junior running back [player_tooltip player_id='434307' first='Barrett' last='Travis'] shined bright as the Chargers ran away with the win in the second half. Travis finished the game with nearly 200 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. Sulphur did a good job containing Heritage Hall's star QB but Travis had a big night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='188013' first='Demarius' last='Robinson'] - 2025 Running Back - Edmond Santa Fe</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We mentioned it with Dyson earlier but even in the loss, Edmond Santa Fe still shined on offense with over 50 points. And once again, it was junior running back [player_tooltip player_id='188013' first='Demarius' last='Robinson'] that could not be stopped. He finished the night with nearly 300 yards and three touchdowns in the close loss. He even got banged up in the game and still dominated. Robinson is knocking on the door of 2,000 yards for the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1067472' first='Fisher' last='Lai'] - 2027 Wide Receiver - Cascia Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We mentioned before the season that Cascia Hall's offense could look a little different in 2023. It's week nine and we're still not used to seeing the Commandos slinging the ball all over the field. But that's what happened as they dominated Inola on Friday night. Freshman wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1067472' first='Fisher' last='Lai'] had a big night with six catches for over 200 yards and three touchdowns. He set the single game record for receiving yards in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1041452' first='Jaden' last='Johnson'] - 2026 Wide Receiver - Mustang</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After dropping four consecutive games, Mustang was in a fight for their playoff lives when they faced Edmond North in week nine. Not only did their playoff lives this year stay alive but the future looks incredibly bright. Sophomore receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1041452' first='Jaden' last='Johnson'] was an absolute star with ten catches for over 250 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Freshman quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='473873' first='Tyson' last='Pogi'] also had a big night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->