WAY Too Early Look At Class 2A
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We’re still seven months away from the 2024 season kicking off but it’s never too early to look ahead. Well, sometimes it is and this is our WAY too early look at Class 2A in 2024. And man, this class looks completely different. Starting this year, there are now two different divisions in Class 2A. So we will have top ten rankings for both classes and then the rest of this preview is on Class 2A overall. So much can change between now and when August rolls around. But nevertheless, we’re looking into the crystal ball and putting the spotlight on the top teams, players and storylines to watch in 2024. Keep it locked in to Prep Redzone Oklahoma over the next week as we have our “WAY Too Early” Previews for each class dropping each day!
WAY TOO EARLY 2A-1 RANKINGS
1) WASHINGTON
– Two-time defending champion Washington isn’t looking to give up their crown anytime soon.
2) IDABEL
– The Warriors appear to be ready to take that next step with experienced talent everywhere.
3) CASCIA HALL
– The Commandos were very young last year and will be bringing back everyone in 2024.
4) MILLWOOD
– The Falcons had to settle for silver in 2022 and 2023. They want to bring home a gold ball in 2024.
5) VICTORY CHRISTIAN
– The Conquerors have to replace some big names but they won’t be starting from scratch either.
6) JONES
– The Longhorns are a perennial power in Class 2A and nothing changes with the split in the class.
7) PRAGUE
– Prague has turned into one of the consistent contenders over the last few years in the state.
8) BEGGS
– Beggs will have a new head coach but this is still a team that has talent year in and year out.
9) OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
– The Saints have to reload but this has become one of the more consistent programs in Oklahoma.
10) CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN
– Crossings Christian is going to be an interesting team to watch as they look to contend in 2024.
WAY TOO EARLY 2A-2 RANKINGS
1) VIAN
– The Wolverines will bring back the majority of their starters and appear to be the 2024 favorites.
2) REJOICE CHRISTIAN
– Rejoice will get back their best player and they will be a team to look out for with the 2A split.
3) ALVA
– Alva made a deep playoff run and with the majority of their starters back, expect them to contend.
4) COLCORD
– Colcord brings back the majority of their starters and could make plenty of noise in the fall.
5) KANSAS
– They bring back their quarterback and Kansas could take the next step to contending in 2024.
6) DAVIS
– Davis has been a perennial power and the Class 2A split could make them a power again.
7) KIEFER
– Kiefer has to replace quite a bit of experience but the Trojans will still be a team to watch.
8) SALINA
– Salina has a young roster returning and that could help them have a breakout season in 2024.
9) VALLIANT
– Valliant brings back some very talented players and they should be a team to watch this fall.
10) ADAIR
– The Warriors returned to contending in 2023 and we expect them to be a top ten team again.
2A STORYLINES TO FOLLOW IN 2024
A COMPLETELY NEW CLASS 2A IS HERE
So Class 2A (and Class A and B) will look completely different starting this season and moving forward. The class is now split into two divisions and after several years of being arguably the deepest class in the state, it’s now going to be just a little bit easier to navigate the waters and compete for a state championship. Class 6A split into two divisions a decade ago and it’s worked out just fine. It will be interesting to see what new teams pop up and become contenders because of this split. We could we see a team that’s been knocking on the door become a power.
CASADY ENTERS THE OSSAA
Casady is set to compete against OSSAA competition after years of participating in the Southwest Prep Conference. Nearly a decade ago, Holland Hall made the same leap from the SPC to the OSSAA and the Dutch found immediate success. They would win back to back state championships in 2020 and 2021 and because of that success, they are actually participating in Class 4A for the next two seasons. It’s going to certainly be interesting to see if the Cyclones have that same immediate success and impact, beginning this season.
OPEN TRANSFERS COMING
In December, the OSSAA made the announcement that student athletes in Oklahoma will have a one-time transfer without setting up residency or sitting out a year. It was a monumental announcement and in the first two weeks in July, we’ll see exactly what kind of impact this decision has. Those two weeks in July is the only time that student athletes are able to make the transfer from one school to another. We’ve seen plenty of notable players moving schools over the last few years. Only time will tell what impact this rule has on the future of Oklahoma.
24 PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2024
Austin Melson Austin Melson 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State OK – 2025 Linebacker – Bethel
Bethel linebacker Austin Melson Austin Melson 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State OK has been one of the more productive linebackers in Class 2A over the last several years. He looks to continue that dominance this season.
Barrett Mullen Barrett Mullen 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Cascia Hall | 2026 State OK – 2026 Quarterback – Cascia Hall
Cascia Hall quarterback Barrett Mullen Barrett Mullen 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Cascia Hall | 2026 State OK has a very bright future. As the Commandos moved to more of a pass-first offense, Mullens exploded with a monster sophomore season.
Bradley Breland Bradley Breland 5'10" | RB Kiefer | 2025 OK – 2025 Running Back – Kiefer
Kiefer has to replace some big names on the offensive side of the ball but they will bring back Bradley Breland Bradley Breland 5'10" | RB Kiefer | 2025 OK at the running back position. Breland could see his production explode in 2024.
Cale Marley Cale Marley 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Rejoice Christian | 2025 State OK – 2025 Quarterback/Defensive Back – Rejoice Christian
Rejoice Christian standout Cale Marley Cale Marley 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Rejoice Christian | 2025 State OK missed almost all of his junior season with an injury so we know he’s going to be hungry to get back on the field and he’ll be incredibly dynamic.
Cameron Carter Cameron Carter 6'1" | LB Millwood | 2025 State OK – 2025 Linebacker – Millwood
Millwood standout Cameron Carter Cameron Carter 6'1" | LB Millwood | 2025 State OK is one of the best linebackers in Class 2A and in the state overall. And in 2023, Carter became a two-way star as a standout running back as well.
Case Alexander Case Alexander 6'2" | 170 lbs | LB Washington | 2027 State OK – 2027 Linebacker – Washington
Washington’s Case Alexander Case Alexander 6'2" | 170 lbs | LB Washington | 2027 State OK was one of the very best freshmen in the state of Oklahoma last season. Alexander could certainly make the case for the top defensive freshman.
CJ Turnbull CJ Turnbull 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Millwood | 2026 State OK – 2026 Quarterback – Millwood
Millwood quarterback CJ Turnbull CJ Turnbull 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Millwood | 2026 State OK has started since he was a freshman and he’s going to be one of the more experienced 2A quarterbacks in 2024 and he’ll just be a junior.
Cooper Hooker Cooper Hooker 5'9" | 145 lbs | WR Salina | 2027 State OK – 2027 Wide Receiver – Salina
Salina wide receiver Cooper Hooker Cooper Hooker 5'9" | 145 lbs | WR Salina | 2027 State OK was arguably the most productive freshman wide receiver in Oklahoma last season. Hooker looks to build on a fantastic freshman season.
Dallas Dyer Dallas Dyer 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Victory Christian | 2026 State OK – 2026 Running Back – Victory Christian
When healthy, Victory Christian’s Dallas Dyer Dallas Dyer 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Victory Christian | 2026 State OK was one of the best playmakers in Class 2A last season. Dyer has the potential to see his production absolutely explode this season.
Draighton Fletcher Draighton Fletcher 5'9" | RB Vian | 2026 OK – 2026 Running Back – Vian
Vian’s Draighton Fletcher Draighton Fletcher 5'9" | RB Vian | 2026 OK enjoyed a breakout season for the Wolverines in 2023. Fletcher will be one part of a two-headed monster for the Wolverines in the Vian backfield this fall.
Fisher Lai Fisher Lai 5'10" | WR Cascia Hall | 2027 OK – 2027 Wide Receiver – Cascia Hall
We mentioned Cascia Hall’s pass-first offense and Fisher Lai Fisher Lai 5'10" | WR Cascia Hall | 2027 OK was a big beneficiary at the wide receiver position. Lai was just a freshman in 2023 and made a massive impact for Cascia.
Hudson Howard Hudson Howard 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Washington | 2025 State OK – 2025 Running Back – Washington
Washington running back Hudson Howard Hudson Howard 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Washington | 2025 State OK enjoyed a breakout season during 2023. With the Warriors replacing their quarterback, look for Howard to have an even bigger impact in 2024.
Jaxon Armstrong Jaxon Armstrong 5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH Heavener | 2025 State OK – 2025 Athlete – Heavener
Look out for Heavener and standout Jaxon Armstrong Jaxon Armstrong 5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH Heavener | 2025 State OK as one of the more underrated playmakers in the class. Armstrong is absolutely dynamic with the football in his hands.
Kenny Golston Kenny Golston 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB Valliant | 2026 State OK – 2026 Running Back – Valliant
Valliant standout Kenny Golston Kenny Golston 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB Valliant | 2026 State OK has been a player to watch since his freshman season. Golston is a star running back but he’s also becoming one of the better defenders in the class as well.
Khaleeal Penn Khaleeal Penn 6'2" | 305 lbs | DL Colcord | 2025 State OK – 2025 Offensive/Defensive Lineman – Colcord
Colcord is going to have to reload but they have a great cornerstone to build with Khaleeal Penn Khaleeal Penn 6'2" | 305 lbs | DL Colcord | 2025 State OK on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Penn is a dominant force on both sides of the ball.
Lantz Mathers Lantz Mathers 5'11" | RB Alva | 2025 OK – 2025 Running Back – Alva
Alva was a surprise team during the playoffs but Lantz Mathers Lantz Mathers 5'11" | RB Alva | 2025 OK leads a very experienced Alva team going into the 2024 season. Look for Mathers to see his production explode.
Lehmantre Olds Lehmantre Olds 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Star Spencer | 2025 State OK – 2025 Wide Receiver – Star Spencer
Star Spencer wide receiver Lehmantre Olds Lehmantre Olds 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Star Spencer | 2025 State OK is a name that more people need to know about. Olds has the ability to be the best wide receiver in the class with a dominant season.
Luke DeBusk Luke DeBusk 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Jones | 2026 State OK – 2026 Linebacker – Jones
Jones linebacker Luke DeBusk Luke DeBusk 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Jones | 2026 State OK is going to be right there with the best linebackers in the class. DeBusk did a great job in his jump from freshman to sophomore and we look forward to the encore.
Matrail Lopez Matrail Lopez 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Idabel | 2025 State OK – 2025 Athlete – Idabel
Idabel standout Matrail Lopez Matrail Lopez 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Idabel | 2025 State OK enjoyed a junior season where he became one of the best two-way players in the state. He’s incredibly dynamic on the offensive side of the ball.
Masyn Wright Masyn Wright 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Vian | 2026 State OK – 2026 Athlete – Vian
Vian’s Masyn Wright Masyn Wright 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Vian | 2026 State OK is the next Wolverine star with that last name. Wright enjoyed a breakout freshman season and then elevated his game last year and now he’s one of the best in the class.
Nate Roberts Nate Roberts 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Washington | 2025 State OK – 2025 Tight End – Washington
Washington tight end Nate Roberts Nate Roberts 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Washington | 2025 State OK is currently the top-ranked prospect in the state’s 2025 class. Roberts has been a critical part of Washington’s back to back state championships.
Ravian Larry Ravian Larry 6'1" | RB Idabel | 2025 State OK – 2025 Running Back – Idabel
Idabel running back Ravian Larry Ravian Larry 6'1" | RB Idabel | 2025 State OK has been a name to watch since he was a freshman several years ago. But Larry needs to stay healthy if he’s able to provide that impact for Idabel.
Ryan Grayson Ryan Grayson 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Beggs | 2025 State OK – 2025 Athlete – Beggs
Beggs standout Ryan Grayson Ryan Grayson 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Beggs | 2025 State OK has been a star since he was a freshman. Beggs always stars and this year will be no different. Grayson is truly dynamic with the football in his hands.
Seneca Steele Seneca Steele 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Kansas | 2025 State OK – 2025 Quarterback – Kansas
Kansas quarterback Seneca Steele Seneca Steele 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Kansas | 2025 State OK is a lefty to keep an eye on moving forward. Kansas took the first step to contending and Steele looks to lead them to new heights in 2024.