PLAYERS TO WATCH
Football
Caden Lesnau – McAlester
As a sophomore, he played wide receiver on a state runner up team. Then moved to quarterback and led the Buffs again to the state championship game in a completely different position. He is an outstanding player and leader.
Jackson Moody – Hartshorne
Jackson plays quarterback, free safety, and punter. He also made over half of the tackles on kickoff. He is a team player and is willing to do whatever it takes to help the Miners win.
Canadian
Eli Blankenship – Quinton
Eli does a great job of making the offense go. He is a threat to run and pass the ball.
Softball
Brook Weiher – McAlester
Brook is a four-year starter for McAlester. She is the anchor for the team both defensively and offensively.
Sophia Calistro – Savanna
Sophia plays shortstop and leads off at the plate. She has tremendous speed and is very aggressive on the base path.
UNDERCLASSMEN TO WATCH
Football
Jordan Clark – McAlester
Has a chance to be a special athlete for the Buffaloes this season. He is a leader on and off the field.
Brandon Parajo – Hartshorne
Brandon is a very gifted and hungry young football player. His coaches are excited to see what he does at the varsity level. He is a State Champion Powerlifter and is a 1,000+ pound lifter as an eighth-grader.
Canadian
Bo Wagnon – Quinton
A strong kid with a lot of upside, Wagnon has a great work ethic and will be a big time player this season.
Softball
Rylan Lesnau – McAlester
Rylan will be a freshman this year and will step into a huge role for the Buffs at the shortstop position. She is a natural athlete with a lot of range at shortstop. Look for her to make some huge plays for us this year.
