6A-1 State: Bixby Players To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong>Get 25% off your subscription by entering Knight25 in the coupon code area. Enjoy!</strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class 6A-1 state championship game is set! #1 Bixby will square off with #5 Jenks in Edmond on Friday at 7PM. The Spartans have been atop the 6A-1 rankings all season and are looking to defend their 6A-1 crown and bring home their sixth consecutive state championship. Jenks had a rocky regular season but have been playing their best football at the right time and will get another crack at putting a stop to the Bixby dynasty. In this post, we're putting the spotlight on the Spartans with ten players to watch from Bixby and even more names to know! Keep it locked in to Prep Redzone Oklahoma each day for more state championship preview content in each class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RELATED</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/class-6a-1-title-first-look-2/">- 6A-1 Championship First Look</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/class-6a-1-championship-preview-2/">- 6A-1 Championship Preview</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/6a-1-state-jenks-players-to-watch-2/">- Jenks Players To Watch</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>BIXBY'S TEN PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1096189"],"_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":"We kick off this spotlight with Bixby junior [player_tooltip player_id='1096189' first='Blake' last='Hogshooter'] at the wide receiver position. The Spartans have a few weapons at wide receiver but none had more success against Jenks back in week ten than Hogshooter. On the season, the junior has eight touchdown receptions but three came in the win over the Trojans. In fact, that week ten win was the season-high for Hogshooter in yards with nearly 100 on the night and touchdowns. As Bixby looks to knock off the Trojans for the second time in the last month, don't be surprised if they go back to the Bixby big man.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["194066"],"_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":"We've written about Bixby senior offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='194066' first='Brody' last='Duffel'] quite a bit over the last three seasons. Because as a sophomore, he already had earned high praise from head coach Loren Montgomery and this is a coach that has plenty of experience developing top-notch offensive linemen, both at Bixby and at Jenks prior. When you look at the state's 2024 class, you can make the argument that Duffel is the top available prospect. He is a massive key to what Bixby does offensively. He anchors an offensive line that is incredibly talented and dominant on the line of scrimmage.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["284114"],"_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":"Coming into this season, Bixby's coaches were adamant that they had three different quarterbacks that would play. They proved that on the very first series of the season against Owasso. But it became very clear that sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='284114' first='Carson' last='Kirby'] was the best u0022traditionalu0022 quarterback. While others brought more to the run game, Kirby has been an outstanding passer all season. He's thrown for over 2,100 yards while completing well over 70 percent of his passes. Coming into this week, he has 34 touchdowns with only five interceptions but Friday's stage is the biggest he's been on.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["414994"],"_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":"Last season, it didn't take long to notice that the Spartans had a freshman making plays on the defensive side of the ball. This season, sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='414994' first='Cord' last='Nolan'] has emerged as an absolute playmaker on offense and defense. On offense, Nolan has become Bixby's leading receiver. He leads the team in yards and touchdowns and has become a reliable target from the tight end position. And considering the Spartans were replacing an All American at tight end in Luke Hasz, that's saying something. Most of his production has been on offense but he can help the defense at linebacker.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["519610"],"_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":"When you write about players, it's easy to throw out hyperbole but this is not one of those cases. Bixby senior linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='519610' first='Hank' last='Puckett'] is one of the best in the state at what he does and he does not get enough credit statewide. Puckett leads the Spartans in tackling with well over 100 on the season. He can absolutely take over a game on the defensive side of the ball, which is incredibly hard to do. But Puckett has an engine that simply does not quit. He began this season with a dominant performance against Owasso in week zero and will look to finish this season with another one.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1005117"],"_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":"You can make the argument that Bixby senior [player_tooltip player_id='1005117' first='Jett' last='Turner'] is playing with the most confidence right now considering how well he has been playing over the last five games. Turner has 14 touchdowns on the season and nine of them have come in the last five games. That includes a semifinal win over Owasso, where Turner ran for a season-high 141 yards and three touchdowns as the Spartans punched their ticket to Friday's championship game. And as if that wasn't enough, Turner is also a productive part of the defense at linebacker. He's third on the team in sacks with six this season.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1096187"],"_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":"Bixby senior defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1096187' first='Justin' last='Kirk'] has reached a new level this season with the Spartans. Last year, Kirk contributed but he wasn't dominating the line of scrimmage like he is this season. We knew coming into this season that Bixby's front seven was going to be the strength of the team and it has certainly played out like that. Kirk is a valuable part of an experienced and productive defensive line. The Bixby senior also leads the team in sacks with nearly ten on the season. Kirk and the Bixby front will look to slow down the Jenks rushing attack as they go after another state title.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["110743"],"_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":"Bixby has been the best team in the state all year. They have some really good football players. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='110743' first='Kordell' last='Gouldsby'] is the best of the bunch. Whether it's offense, defense or special teams, Gouldsby has been one of the best players in the state when he's been on the field this season. On offense, he's another weapon that can help Bixby in the pass or run game. On defense, he turns into a ball hawk. And in special teams, well, we're still not quite sure why teams still punt to Gouldsby. He's one of the more electric players in the state when he has the ball in the open field.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["427386"],"_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":"Bixby senior [player_tooltip player_id='427386' first='Sam' last='McCormick'] is another example of a Bixby player that has grown up in this system and has made the most of his opportunities on the field. He had a terrific junior season last year and provides the Spartans with more depth with his ability to play on both sides of the ball. Earlier this year, McCormick started picking up interest to play at the next level and he eventually landed on committing to Princeton. McCormick is also another great example of just how deep the talent is at Bixby. On most teams, McComick would rack up some serious numbers but on Bixby, he's part of this unstoppable machine.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1045564"],"_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":"As we mentioned with Kirby and Nolan, Bixby's 2026 class is already shaping up to be a talented and productive one. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1045564' first='Trey' last='McGlothlin'] is yet another name to keep an eye on not only this week but moving forward. McGlothlin has all the makings to become the next playmaker for the Spartans. And when we say playmaker, we mean it doesn't matter where he lines up on the football field, he has the opportunity to take over. He's performed very well this season on the defensive side of the ball and then on special teams. McGlothlin is certainly a name to remember moving forward.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6562e44714b0b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>MORE NAMES TO KNOW</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>PLAYER</strong></td><td><strong>CLASS</strong></td><td><strong>POSITION</strong></td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='966284' first='Clay' last='Peters']</td><td>2024</td><td>Quarterback</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1096186' first='Colton' last='Kaiser']</td><td>2024</td><td>Defensive Back</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='255022' first='Cooper' last='Parker']</td><td>2025</td><td>Quarterback/Linebacker</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='611318' first='Evan' last='McClure']</td><td>2024</td><td>Offensive Lineman</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='683730' first='Garrett' last='Vaughn']</td><td>2024</td><td>Wide Receiver</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1096181' first='Kason' last='Hatley']</td><td>2024</td><td>Defensive Lineman</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1096184' first='Payton' last='Hawkins']</td><td>2024</td><td>Defensive Lineman</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1096191' first='Tyler' last='Wright']</td><td>2026</td><td>Defensive Back</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->