Southwestern Oklahoma Football and Softball Underclassmen to Watch List – Presented by Pioneer

Football

Zane Owens – Anadarko

Zane is a dynamic freshman quarterback and free safety that may be able to help contribute as a freshman on one or both sides of the ball.  

Daemon Cohee – Ardmore

Daemon started as a freshman at running back and played corner as well. He has a quickness that is special and he is a great student and young man.

Blaydn Harris – Bray-Doyle

Harris is a grinder that has risen up to whatever challenge is given to him. With continued work and effort, he could be a leader on this team for the next three years.  

Alex Harrison – Burns Flat-Dill City

Alex is a versatile athlete that can play several positions. He is a physical player that knows how to make plays.

Kenyon Sweat – Cache

Kenyon is only going to be a freshman but he is expected to work his way into varsity before the year is up. He is extremely talented and has been a standout for the junior high for the past two years.  

Carson Cavett – Canton

Carson is a freshman and will be quarterback for Canton this season. He brings a great attitude and ability to the position. 

Darian Barr – Carnegie

Darian is a special athlete. He was a six game starter on defense and added some big plays in the return game as a freshman. He looks to make a bigger impact this season.

Aiden Williams – Chickasha

He started every game as a freshman at wide receiver. He is a high character, hardworking,  young player with dynamic playmaking ability. Works extremely hard on and off the field to be a successful student-athlete. One of the first players to show up and the last one to leave. Never misses an opportunity to put in extra work to help his team succeed.  

Jaden Potter – Clinton

Potter is a solid athlete that knows how to work hard and is continually improving his game. 

Rylan White – Comanche

Rylan was a starting cornerback and receiver as a freshman. He was a good leader in the secondary, understanding coverages very well. Offensively, he runs great routes, shifty, and has good hands.  

Briggs Reeves – Cordell

He is a freshman with a big upside. Briggs has the confidence and carries himself as a leader. He will have the opportunity to get on the field early in his high school career and have the ability to fill a multitude of roles both offensively and defensively.

Malachi Dahmer – Cyril

A sophomore linebacker, Malachi is an outstanding athlete that is not afraid to put in the hard work. He just needs to get more confident and he could be a dangerous player. 

Jaelon Doiglass – Dickson

A sophomore, Jaelon is a hard worker and looks to make a big impact on the field this season.

Keiston Rosado – Duncan

Keiston is one of the strongest athletes in the weight room as a freshman. He plays running back and linebacker. He is quick and powerful and has a chance to be a special player by the time he graduates.  

Amir Jiles – Eisenhower

Amir looks to help out as backup quarterback and also help out at wide receiver and defensive back. Really intriguing player who has shown some big strides in spring football.  

Kason Meyer – Elgin

Shot to start on both sides of the ball. Savvy defender and slot receiver that can move all over the formation  

Bryce Shaver – Empire

Bryce split time as a freshman at quarterback  last year. He will make the move to be the full time starter there this year. He threw for over 400 yards last year. 

Dawsyn Campbell – Fox

Campbell is a great kid that loves the game of football. He will look to be a contributor this season. 

Braylin Hunt – Frederick

Hunt looks to be ready to start this season as a sophomore. He recorded 20 tackles on defense and 120 rushing yards on offense last season and is expected to make a bigger contribution this season. 

Max Blanco – Grandfield

Max will be a linebacker for Grandfield this season. He is an outstanding kid and athlete.

Izaiah Evans – Healdton

Izaiah is preparing to play quarterback for the Bulldogs this year. He has put in a lot of work this off-season in the weight room, getting bigger, faster, and stronger. He has also been extremely dedicated to improving footwork and mechanics at the quarterback position.

Matt Parker – Hollis

Has a natural feel for every sport he plays and he has the ability to make a big play at any moment. Parker is a special kid that will look to contribute this season.

Mitch Harrison – Lawton

Harrison is big and strong and moves well. He is growing into his body but once he gets his size 16 feet under him he has the potential to be great.  

Scott Jones – Lindsay

Scott is a very physical and coachable player that has all the intangibles to be a very good player.  

Chase Warden – Lone Grove

Chase is a sophomore that the team will be depending on on both sides of the ball. He has a great skill set at linebacker and also as a running back. Coaches are looking for big things from him.

Baylor Bond – Madill

Baylor has the potential to be a three-year starter at quarterback for Madill. As a sophomore, he will continue to work and improve his game.

Aiden Augustine – Mangum

He has an incredible run blocking technique that you cannot get away from once he gets his hands on you. He will see time on the defensive side of the ball this year as a defensive lineman in the trenches.

Jose Martinez – Merritt

Jose loves the game of football and is always giving it his best when he is on the field. 

Cash Hobbs – Mountain View-Gotebo

Cash is a big, long athlete that has hit the weight room with a vengeance. He is going to be a force in the next three seasons.

Jayden Smith – Plainview

Jayden is a great athlete that started half of last season at cornerback. He is a multi-sport athlete, running on the Plainview 4×4 in track and had a winning record as a varsity wrestler.

Jaden Mosser – Sayre

Small, quick, fast and elusive, Mosser is a big time play maker. He easily hides behind the offensive line and slips through defenders.

Cannon Hillard – Snyder

Cannon is a freshman and has shown a lot of promise during football camp. As he continues to work on his footwork and his strength, he can be a very strong asset on the offensive line and defensive line for years to come.

Joey Tyre – Thackerville

Tyre is a sophomore running back for Thackerville and he is expected to have a productive season on the field. 

Davieon Brown – Tipton

Davieon started all year last year as a freshman at linebacker and he had a very good season. He is a strong, fast kid that is very tough and plays with a relentless motor. If he continues to develop and learn he will be a very solid player.

Jakoby Flynn – Weatherford

Jakoby is a very shifty, athletic, and young skill player that coaches are excited about.

Luke Gray – Wilson

Luke is a special kid and works hard both on and off the field. He did see time as a freshman and his role will increase this year. He is expected to play a bigger role this season. 

Softball

Kyerra Osborn – Altus

Kyerra is an impressive athlete and is expected to have a solid season this year. She is  versatile and could play anywhere which gives her the opportunity to help her team in a lot of ways. 

Teegan Combs – Ardmore

Teegan is a great kid with a high softball IQ. She has worked hard and continues to improve her game. 

Adyson Williams – Chickasha

Adyson brings a strong offensive and defensive presence to the team. She has a great attitude, works hard, has great leadership qualities, and will definitely help round out the  team.  

Rylee Rodebush – Clinton

Rylee is an incoming freshman looking to fill a big position as a catcher. She is also bringing with her a good bat. She will be a very influential person in the lineup early and often.

Bayli Boswell – Dickson

Upcoming freshman with a drive to be a starter. Boswell is a hard working kid with a lot of talent.

Blakely Ball – Elk City

Blakely started in left field as a freshman and had a tremendous season. She became the lead-off hitter and ended with a .400 batting average. She brings a ton of speed to the outfield as well as on base.

Addyson Compton – Hinton

As a freshman, Addyson will have a chance to come in and start in an infield position.  

Karlee McFerrin – Hollis

Karlee led the team in hits and average last season as a freshman. She is not afraid of the big moments and is a very talented softball player. She was voted by the coaches of their area as the Offensive MVP last season. She has a strong arm and is very tough as a catcher as well, which helps her team a lot defensively.

Kahlayah Brown – MacArthur

Entering her sophomore year, Kahlayah is expected to lead the Lady Highlanders both offensively and defensively. She is a tremendous person, student, and athlete. Kahlayah works as hard in the classroom and is a good teammate.

Paelyn Clark – Mangum

Paelyn is a hard working athlete who spends a great deal of time working on perfecting her craft. She is smart and dominates in the circle. In the two years as a seventh and eighth grader, she accumulated 197 strikeouts and kept her opponents to a .150 batting average. 

Aubry Chill – Marietta

Aubry worked hard in the offseason and is ready to show her growth on the field. 

Kamrey Martin – Plainview

Kamrey is the starting shortstop, a position she is poised to hold for all four years of her high school career. She is an exceptional talent with a strong family legacy in softball. As a natural leader on the field, she demonstrates an ability to make plays that set her apart from her peers. 

Bailey Schmidt – Rush Springs

Bailey found confidence last year as a freshman. After moving from the outfield, she found a home at second base playing excellent defense. Offensively, Bailey worked her way up the lineup and became a key situational hitter.  

Alyssa Hill – Snyder

Alyssa is a sophomore with tons of talent. She can play anywhere on the field and has a lot of untapped potential. Plays travel ball and works on her game in her off time.

Lisa Barnes – Thackerville

Barnes knows how to buckle down when it is time to work. She works hard and looks to have a big season.

Joss Schulz – Weatherford

Joss will be taking over in center field this season. This is a girl who does a great job of reading the ball. She can cover a lot of ground and adds some power to the lineup.