Tulsa Area Football and Softball Underclassmen to Watch List – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint

Football

Kaeden Penny – Bixby

Penny is an outstanding athlete that will look to be a contributor this season.

Octavian Roberson   – Broken Arrow

Started at running back last season as a freshman. Should have a big season.

Devin Johnson – Catoosa

A sophomore, Devin will look to contribute at running back. With continued hard work, he should see his impact grow. 

Brock Heilmann – Coweta

As a tailback, Heilmann had just under 1,000 yards of total offense and six touchdowns last year.

Khlil and Jeremiah Stoker – Daniel Webster

The Stoker twins are incoming freshmen to the Warrior varsity football team. They are solid athletes that work hard and always leave it on the field.

Zayne Brown – Edison Prep

Zayne plays at tight end and defensive end. He will likely be a key player on both sides of the ball. He has great size, athleticism, hands, and is a physical force.

Lane Jiles – Glenpool

Not only a great leader on the field but also off the field. As a freshman he stepped right in and played both offensive line and inside linebacker. He made a lot of big plays in a short amount of time. Since the end of last season, Lane has grown in confidence, and found his voice as a leader.

Odaefe Oruru – Jenks

Odaefe is a very athletic lineman that could be a contributor on either side of the ball this season for the Trojans.

Titus Bell – Kiefer

Big, strong, and physical linebacker. He started 13 games at middle linebacker as a freshman last season, ending with 108 tackles. He should have an outstanding year and has the size and ability to play at the next level.

Josh Pierce – Liberty

Josh is one of the few freshmen on the team that saw starting time last season. He is a diligent worker and wants to be the best player on the field. While, he didn’t have any in game interceptions as a freshman, but had multiple pass break ups and saving tackles.

Rain Ragland – Lincoln Christian

Rain is an exciting prospect that had a huge freshman season. He was dominant on both sides of the ball as a defensive lineman and full-back last year.

Brandon Urbina – McLain

Brandon will be a sophomore and has been starting since his freshman year. He plays center and will be a force that opponents will have to deal with. He is a hard worker that takes pride in what he does. 

Devin Shuler – Memorial

Devin is a sophomore safety and running back. He is an elite athlete that is always going to give one hundred percent effort. He played three sports his freshman year: football, wrestling and baseball. He is a natural competitor so look for him to be a young leader on and off the field.

Jordan Hassell – Metro Christian

Hassell is a great kid that is always ready to put in the work. He is always ready to compete and looks to make some noise this season.

Pearson Smith – Mounds

As a sophomore, he will be starting right tackle and will also play some defensive line. He is still raw, but has potential to be a very good player with some experience. Once he grows into his body and gets some playing experience he has a chance to be a very good player.

Will Williams – Nathan Hale

Will loves the game of football and it shows when he is on the field. He is a great teammate and he is expected to contribute this season.

Jaxon Dorsey – NOAH 

Jaxon was a starter on the offensive line last season as a freshman. He has gotten even bigger and stronger. He has put in a lot of offseason work with trainers and position coaches throughout the state. Expect to see him continue to dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.

Aiden Gaines – Oologah-Talala

Just a sophomore, Aiden is a very versatile athlete. He is a multi-sport athlete for the Mustangs and will look to have a big year on the football field. 

Drew Frankenfield – Owasso

Drew is a very athletic kid that looks to be an impact player this season.

Kamieon Nero – Rejoice Christian

Kamieon has the tools to be a next level athlete. He will play safety, receiver, and will also see time at quarterback.

Dom Forbes – Sand Springs

Forbes has the potential to be a very impactful wide receiver. He is blessed with tremendous speed and exceptional hands. He has great size and length. He started at wide receiver at the end of his freshman season.

Michael Bennett – Sapulpa

Shows tremendous ability with his speed and aggressiveness. He is not afraid to learn and be up front ready to go in every drill. Michael has a bright future in the program.

Gordon Fuller – Summit Christian

Gordon will likely start at running back this season as a freshman and has a very bright future in football.

Softball

Kamdyn Berry – Bishop Kelley

Berry is a freshman that will pitch but also has power at the plate.  

Addi Shannon – Bixby

Addi is coming into her sophomore season ready to be a big part of the pitching game. She was a great teammate and took advantage of situations as a freshman. She will enter this year with the chance to make an impact for the team. Addi will be a big part of the team’s success in the coming years.  

Madison Cooper – Chelsea

Madison started a lot of games as a freshman last season. She is a hard worker who is maturing into an above average athlete. If she can figure out how to relax and let the game slow down for her, she will be nice player for the next 3 years.

Parker Knight – Collinsville

Knight brings energy and enthusiasm to the game. She is a hard worker and always asking questions to help better her game. Whether it’s causing havoc on the bases, making a huge defensive play, or hyping up her teammates, Parker seems to always find a way.

Graycee Graham – Coweta

Graycee stepped up in a big way last year both in the circle and at the plate. She looks to make even bigger contributions this season.

Lydia Wells – Glenpool

Lydia has proven herself with her work ethic in the junior high program. She is a multi-sport athlete who plays softball year round at a high level. She will step in and fill in at catcher. She is a very experienced catcher who also carries a strong bat. 

Payton Koch – Jenks

She was thrown into the fire very often against some really good competition as a freshman last season. She is a very selfless player and will do anything to help her team win. Didn’t get many trips to the plate last year but should have a breakout year this season at the plate.  

Rhyan Counts – Kiefer

Counts is an outstanding athlete that could have a big impact on Kiefer’s season.

Abi Cloud – Mounds

Cloud is a freshman that will catch the majority of games, and also has a good bat.  

KK Knight – Owasso

KK is a junior who will play both catcher and third base. She is a solid infielder and does a great job behind the plate.

Paige Bise – Rejoice Christian

Paige led the team in RBIs last season and served as a fantastic relief pitcher. She is always willing to play in whatever position is needed, and shows dedication to the team both on and off the field

Lakelyn Harger – Sand Springs

A sophomore this year, Harger started last year and this year she will be providing leadership at third and on the mound.  

Kenedi Hammer – Skiatook

Kenedi became an every day starter at third base as a freshman last year. With the experience she gained last season, she is expecting to show more confidence and play even better.