Stillwater senior quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK was absolutely one of the more improved players in the state this season and the progression he has shown at the quarterback position was a big reason why the Pioneers ended this year as state champions. The Stillwater signal caller had about as perfect of a season as you can ask for. First, he helped lead the Pioneers to a perfect record and their first state championship in decades. Then you look at the numbers. He threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns and also added well over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. And he only had ONE turnover all season and that came on an interception that featured some miscommunication on a pass route. Gundy was flawless throughout the season and he did whatever he had to do to help the team win. In the state title game, he had less than five completions because the Pioneers committed to the running game. What’s scary is that Gundy’s best football continues to be in front of him and he’s already grown so much in two years.

Speaking of a quarterback with a very high ceiling, Stillwater gunslinger Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK is definitely in that conversation. Gundy has emerged as an outstanding quarterback after starting for two seasons at Stillwater and helping lead the Pioneers to a perfect season and state championship. Gundy has always been an outstanding athlete but once he became QB1 for the Pioneers he really dedicated himself to becoming the best quarterback he could be. He’s also an absolute beast on the baseball field. While leading the Pioneers to the state title, Gundy was arguably the most efficient quarterback in the state, regardless of class.

Stillwater senior quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK was absolutely one of the more improved players in the state this season and the progression he has shown at the quarterback position was a big reason why the Pioneers ended this year as state champions. The Stillwater signal caller had about as perfect of a season as you can ask for. First, he helped lead the Pioneers to a perfect record and their first state championship in decades. Then you look at the numbers. He threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns and also added well over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. And he only had ONE turnover all season and that came on an interception that featured some miscommunication on a pass route. Gundy was flawless throughout the season and he did whatever he had to do to help the team win. In the state title game, he had less than five completions because the Pioneers committed to the running game. What’s scary is that Gundy’s best football continues to be in front of him and he’s already grown so much in two years.

One of the most improved prospects in the state’s 2023 class this fall has to be Stillwater quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK . And we’ll follow that up by saying he was already considered one of the better quarterbacks in the state coming into this season. But what he did this fall was truly special when you look back at it. Not only did he lead the Pioneers to their first state championship in decades, but he was arguably the most efficient quarterback in the state. He did not turn the ball over with the exception of one interception on miscommunication on a route. Gundy was truly special with the football in his hands this fall and his best football continues to be ahead of him as he has one of the highest ceilings in the 2023 class.

Coming into this week, we wrote about Stillwater senior quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK and how he didn’t start dedicating himself to being a quarterback until his sophomore year. Before that, he had always been one of the better athletes on the team and played multiple positions. On Friday, he went back to his roots to help lead his team to a title. Gundy was only 3-12 for 14 yards and a 10-yard touchdown to Heston Thompson Heston Thompson 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Stillwater | 2024 State OK on Friday. On the ground however, Gundy went for 102 yards on 13 carries, highlighted by a 54-yard touchdown run right up the middle of the Choctaw defense. Gundy reminded the state that not only has he improved as a passer and an overall quarterback, he is still that outstanding athlete that can make things happen with his legs when he needs to.

The rise of Stillwater senior quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK is really impressive when you know the story. It wasn’t until Gundy was a sophomore in high school before he really started dedicating himself to being a quarterback. Before, Gundy was always one of the best athletes on the field and would play multiple positions on both sides of the ball. But now that Gundy has focused in on becoming the best quarterback he can be, the Pioneers have flourished. Gundy takes care of the ball and leads this Stillwater offense that is one of the best and most efficient units in the state. Gundy’s growth as a quarterback from the start of last season to where we are today is so impressive to see. He’s truly become one of the top quarterback prospects in the state after two short years.

Our first player to watch is arguably the most important player in the match-up with Stillwater senior quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK . We mentioned how talented the Deer Creek secondary has been this season but Gundy has been one of the more efficient quarterbacks in the state, throwing for over 2,000 yards, completing 70 percent of his passes and having an unreal touchdown to interception ratio. Something has to give when these two teams square off. One of the X-factors in this match-up is Gundy’s athleticism. While almost all of his production has been in the passing game, don’t overlook his ability to run the ball, especially near the goal line.

The first of a pair of Stillwater Pioneers on this breakdown is senior quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK . The senior gunslinger has the Pioneers as the only undefeated team coming into the playoffs and his play this season has reached new heights. He showed that in their week ten win over previously unbeaten Muskogee when he absolutely starred as a passer and a runner. Gundy is a very underrated athlete and when it comes to his arm, he has one of the strongest arms in the state. His growth as a pure quarterback over the last 18 months has been fun to watch and the Pioneers have one of the best offenses in the state because of it. And leading that high-scoring attack will be Gundy.

We’ve said that Stillwater senior quarterback Gage Gundy Gage Gundy 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Stillwater | 2023 State OK has the strongest arm when it comes to this 2023 quarterback class. That has remained the same, but this year, Gundy has taken a massive jump in other aspects of his game as a quarterback. Despite losing a few key skill players to graduation and injury during the offseason, Gundy’s production has still been outstanding. You can see that Gundy has a more understanding of the offense and has started pull back on just firing bullet after bullet when he doesn’t have to. Gundy has the Pioneers in a great spot in Class 6A-2 as they try to capture a district championship on Thursday night and then go after the state championship. His growth as a passer over the last two seasons has been one of the best we’ve seen from this quarterback group.