Players to Watch

Baseball

Ethan Grimmett – Claremore

Ethan is a three-year starter that played third base last season. Not only is he a great baseball player, but he also had a big impact on the football field earning defensive player of the year honors. He will have a big impact on the baseball field this season.

Jeremiah Harmon – Kansas

Jeremiah is a hard-working young man and a great teammate. He is an asset for the Kansas baseball team.

David Fogelman – Locust Grove

An outstanding three-sport athlete, Fogelman is a great baseball player. He plays shortstop and has a good bat.

Josh Gore – Pryor

Gore is a senior that had solid numbers last season and will be called on again this season. .457 batting average, 49 runs, 26 stolen bases, and 44 RBI’s.

Boys Soccer

Ethan Bartee – Pryor

He is a three-time team leading goal scorer, a three-time All District team Selection, and a three-time team MVP. Bartee is also a two-time team captain.

Lex Puente – Verdigris

Lex is a very good player that can read the field of play. Also has very good ball skills and can shoot the ball with both feet. He is a captain and was voted MVP last season. 

GIrls Soccer

Zette Erwin – Claremore

Zette is the leader of the team, selfless in everything she does, and is a hard worker. She never complains about where she plays and always embraces the challenge of the position.

Ashlynn Vargas – Pryor

Ashlynn is a solid athlete. Her speed and tenacity make her dangerous from any position on the front line.

Abagayle Barnes – Verdigris

Abagayle can play anywhere on the field. She is well rounded, has a motor that does not stop, and is willing to give everything she has every time she steps on the field. 

Underclassmen to Watch

Baseball

Nick Garbani – Claremore

Garbani works hard on and off the field. He is an all-around athlete.

Zach Majors – Kansas 

A tough kid, Zach also has a high baseball IQ and that shows on the field. 

Cason King – Locust Grove

King is a talented player that will continue to have a bigger impact as he gets older. 

Riley Hurst – Pryor

Riley works hard at practice and in the classroom.

Boys Soccer

Carson Pendley – Pryor 

Carson has the potential to be a solid member of the Tigers team.

Chris Rogers – Verdigris

Chris has put in a lot of hard work to get where he is today. 

Girls Soccer

Allison Wiseman – Claremore

Allison will look to make an impact for the Lady Zebras this season.

Alexis Cavin – Pryor

Cavin is a great kid who knows how to work and prepare herself.

Kylee Dee – Verdigris

Dee put in a lot of work in the offseason to get ready for this season.

Unsung Heroes

Baseball

Derek Scuggins – Claremore

Scuggins is one of those kids that will go out of his way to do whatever he can to help his team.

Elias Warren – Kansas 

Elias is a hard worker and a great teammate. 

Dane Turner – Locust Grove

Whatever the coaches ask is what Turner does. He is always reliable and ready to work. 

Nate Silkey – Pryor

Nate makes a lot of outstanding plays for the Tigers. He is a hard worker and knows what it takes to be his best. 

Boys Soccer

Chase Williams – Pryor 

Whether it is at practice or in the game, Williams always gives his one hundred percent effort.

Evan Crowell – Verdigris

Evan has the potential to have a breakout season for the Cardinals.

GIrls Soccer

Lilly Sweet – Claremore

Lilly is a strong player, though a lot of her contribution may not show up on the stat sheet.

Kaylee Monk – Pryor

Monk is a terrific kid that is there for her teammates and willing to help her team in any way she can.

Abigail Bell – Verdigris

Bell may not be the star of the team, but she is a key player that does whatever it takes.