Anadarko Warriors OK 2026 Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 25% Off Your Subscription By Entering Knight25 In The Coupon Code Area. Enjoy!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the month of July and now into August, we have published over 100 of the most in-depth team previews that you'll find anywhere to get you completely ready for the 2026 football season. This is something that began for us at PRZ-Oklahoma in 2021 and it continues to get bigger and better every single year. We're looking forward to diving deep into the top teams across the state in every class. From defending champions, to the top contenders and plenty of dark horses and other teams to know, we'll have complete coverage every single day. There will be multiple previews dropping every single day! In this post, we take a look at the Anadarko Warriors!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Anadarko Warriors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: Kent Jackson - 21st Season - 140-87 Record At Anadarko</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 RESULTS (8-3 Record - Lost in Class 3A 1st Round)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aug. 29th - Beat Lone Grove 36-35 (OT)<br>Sept. 5th - Beat Bridge Creek 50-13<br>Sept. 12th - Beat Chickasha 34-8<br>Sept. 26th - Beat Star Spencer 63-0<br>Oct. 3rd - Lost To Heritage Hall 52-14<br>Oct. 10th - Beat Purcell 53-14<br>Oct. 16th - Beat Pauls Valley 48-22<br>Oct. 23rd - Lost To Plainview 49-28<br>Oct. 31st - Beat Kingfisher 21-14<br>Nov. 7th - Beat North Rock Creek 28-0<br>1st Round - Lost To Sulphur 63-12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>2025 Offensive Scoring Average: 36.1 Points Per Game<br>2025 Defensive Scoring Average: 23.5 Points Per Game</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After back-to-back seasons missing the playoffs and not fulfilling the expectations that are held for the Anadarko football program, the Warriors were looking to get back to their winning ways in 2025. They did just that opening the season on a four-game win streak including a district opening 63-0 win over Star Spencer. The Warriors suffered a road loss to Heritage Hall but strung a pair victories together over Purcell and a road Thursday contest at Pauls Valley. Anadarko suffered a loss at Plainview before concluding the regular season with wins over Kingfisher and North Rock Creek to punch its ticket to the postseason tournament. With a squad loaded with 20 seniors the season came to a conclusion at the hands of Sulphur falling 63-12 in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Nine Warriors earned All-District recognition for the season meaning big shoes will need to be filled for the upcoming campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2026 OUTLOOK</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season, the Warriors move down from Class 3A to Class 2A-I and expect the tradition of success they have had in Class 3A and Class 4A in the past to continue. The 2026 squad is a young but talented team that must replace 20 seniors from the 2025 campaign. Anandarko will rely upon the senior leadership of [player_tooltip player_id='1838045' first='Farris' last='Sutteer'] at running back and defensive end. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1832881' first='Trenton' last='Smith'] is the lone returner along the offensive line and will be looked at for his leadership among a young group of lineman. How this young team handled its business over the summer and during the weeks leading up to the kickoff of the 2026 season will determine the success the team achieves. Coach Jackson believes with the amount of youth on this squad this is an opportunity to not only compete and be successful in 2026 but to build a strong foundation that will push success into future seasons for the program. The season kicks-off with Class 2A-II state quarterfinalist Dibble at home followed by Class 2A-I state quarterfinalist Kiefer. Non-district action concludes with a road game versus rival Chickasha. District 2 action features match-ups versus Lindsay and Chandler who both met first round exits last season along with Little Axe who fell to eventual state champion Jones in the first round. While also throwing in the State Runner-Up in Washington, which is a perennial powerhouse. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>KEY LOSSES TO GRADUATION</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jason Kawaykla - Quarterback<br>Napoleon Camp - Wide Receiver<br>Troy Pendarvis - Running Back<br>Brad Neal - Offensive Lineman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1838045"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a84d12501351"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Farris likes contact and brings that to his running style as he'll take over a large share of the carries following an 870-yard and 12-touchdown junior season. At 5-10, 190 pounds doesn't just bring size that makes him difficult for defenses to bring down but also speed that can bring additional issues for opponents. Defensively, Sutteer brings speed off the edge as a defensive end. Expect the class of 2027 prospect to see his 129 carries of a season ago increase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2338763,"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a84d1250138b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tillis is another quick, big, powerful running back that will provided a strong second-punch to the first punch of Sutteer in the run game. As a freshman, Tillis turned 23 carries into 170 yards. At 6-0, 180 pounds he has excellent size for a sophomore and is a 2029 prospect to watch moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1834021"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a84d125013b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Botone saw action at safety last season, finishing with 59 total tackles, and will once again contribute defensively, either in the defensive backfield or at linebacker. But it is offensively where all eyes will be on the sophomore as he takes the reins at quarterback. A talented dual-threat quarterback who can make a difference both with his arm and his legs according to his head coach Kent Jackson. The sophomore trigger man already possess nice size at 6-1, 185 pounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651275"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a84d125013d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sophomore for the Warriors, Wetselline is an experienced contributor returning at linebacker. He has nice measurables at 6-4, 175 pounds and good production with 50 tackles as a freshman. The development of Wetselline during the summer and in preseason will be important for the success of Anadarko but also gives them the potential to be a challenger in Class 2A for 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2338773,"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a84d125013f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just a sophomore, Ivy at 6-5, 230-pounds is a matchup problem for opposing defenses. He provides a massive target in the passing game for what is a young quarterback in fellow sophomore Botone. Ivy is also a strong run blocker who possesses good athleticism bringing some of the fluidity he shows on the basketball court to the gridiron. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>MORE NAMES TO KNOW</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1832881' first='Trenton' last='Smith'] - 2027 Left Tackle / Defensive Tackle<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1839139' first='CJ' last='Delaware'] - 2028 Right Tackle / Defensive Tackle<br>Kirby Jackson - 2030 Running Back / Outside Linebacker</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2026 SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aug. 28th - Dibble<br></strong>- The Demons and Warriors have met just once with that contest taking place in 2020 as Anadarko was victorious 42-7. The Demons are coming off a 2025 campaign that finished with a Class 2A-II state quarterfinal appearance.<br><strong>Sept. 4th - Kiefer<br></strong>- The Trojans will make the trip west to face Anadarko for the first time ever. One of the fastest growing districts in the state, Kiefer reached the Class 2A-I state quarterfinals last year.<br><strong>Sept. 18th - AT Chickasha<br></strong>- The rivalry continues for the seventeenth consecutive season and the Warriors entering this season's match-up with a two game winning streak. These two programs met for the first time in 1944 and the Fightin' Chicks hold a 51-29 advantage in the all-time record against the Warriors.<br><strong>Sept. 25th - Lindsay<br></strong>- The Leopards and Warriors will meet for the sixteenth time in program history but the first time since 1979. Lindsay, coming off a Class 2A-I playoff appearance, holds a 12-2-1 advantage in the series with Anadarko.<br><strong>Oct. 2nd - AT Crossings Christian<br></strong>- The Crossings Christian Knights have never faced Anadarko on the gridiron. The Knights went 5-5 last season but were outscored 214-43 in their five losses including three losses where CCS was held scoreless.<br><strong>Oct. 9th - Chandler<br></strong>- This marks the first time the Lions and Warriors will meet. Chandler fell to Kiefer in the first round of the Class 2A-I playoffs and a 7-4 record. The Lions have a pair of Class 2A state championships in the program's history the most recent coming in 2005.<br><strong>Oct. 15th - AT Washington<br></strong>- The Ultimate Warrior match-up as Washington and Anadarko have never met prior to this Fall Break showdown. Washington has reached the State Championship six consecutive seasons dating back to 2020 and have won three state titles ('24, '23, and '22) during that span.<br><strong>Oct. 23rd - Dickson<br></strong>- Another first-time meeting as the Comets visit the Warriors. Dickson's last playoff appearance came in 2020 as the Comets made the Class 3A playoffs. The Comets went 4-6 last season and 2-6 in district play.<br><strong>Oct. 30th - AT Little Axe<br></strong>- Anadarko has never faced the Indians. Little Axe is coming off a 5-6 season that concluded with a first-round playoff loss to eventual Class 2A-I state champion Jones. The Indians went 3-3 in district play last season.<br><strong>Nov. 6th - AT Casady<br></strong>- The Casady School Cyclones joined the OSSAA for the 2023-24 school year, and football in 2024, after competing in the Southwest Preparatory Conference since 1956. Casady and Anadarko have never met in the history of the two programs. The Cyclones loast to Davis in the Class 2A-II playoffs 49-0 after going 4-3 in district play and finishing with a 4-7 season record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size">NOTABLE</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anadarko finished the 2013 season 14-0 and won the Class 4A state championship under head coach Kent Jackson with a 40-0 victory over Poteau inside Boone Pickens Stadium on the campus of Oklahoma State University. This season the Warriors will compete in Class 2A-I just 13 seasons after its last state championship in Class 4A with an ADM difference of 172 students. Although their ADM is smaller, the tradition built in Class 4A and Class 3A by those Warriors has led to the same expectations in Class 2A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size">LAST FIVE SEASONS</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 - 8-3 - Lost in Class 3A 1st Round<br>2024 - 5-5 - Missed Playoffs<br>2023 - 2-8 - Missed Playoffs<br>2022 - 4-7 - Lost in Class 3A 1st Round<br>2021 - 5-6 - Lost in Class 3A 1st Round</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size"><strong>CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY</strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2 State Championships</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2013 - Beat Poteau 40-0<br>2011 - Beat Cascia Hall 35-18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->