BROKEN ARROW TIGERS
Coach: TRAVIS HILL
9-3
Broken Arrow enters 2026 with the expectation of taking another step forward after a 9-3 campaign in head coach Travis Hill’s first season. Hill said there is an “opportunity to be better than our 2025 campaign” after players turned in a strong offseason and embraced the new standard. With six offensive starters and seven defensive starters returning, the Tigers have the experience and depth to remain a top threat in 6A-1.
Offensively, Broken Arrow will continue to operate out of a multiple spread formation that allows the staff to highlight a deep group of skill players. The Tigers’ top returning offensive performers include senior offensive lineman Kason Isham (6-5, 300), who anchors the front. His play will allow guys like senior running back Octavian Roberson (6-1, 190), and sophomore running back Corey Sango (5-10, 190) make big plays in the run game. A trio of receivers—Payton Lang (5-11, 180), Zane Matthews (6-1, 170) and Joseph Williams (6-1, 180). This group can stretch the field and run crisp routes giving the Tigers legitimate targets downfield. With that mix of size up front and playmaking on the perimeter, Broken Arrow plans to maintain its balance while using tempo and matchups to stress defenses.
Defensively, the Tigers return seven starters and will stick with a 4-3 multiple look designed to take advantage of their length and athleticism. Senior defensive back/wide receiver Semaj Stanford (6-0, 195), an Oregon commit and VYPE Top 100 nominee, headlines the unit and is described by Hill as “the best football player in the state” and one of the best he has ever coached. Stanford is not alone. He is joined by fellow defensive backs Bryson Brown (6-1, 190) and Noah Gillespie (6-0, 175). This trio may be the best in the class. Linebackers Malik Ross (6-1, 215) and Colton Barlow (6-1, 190) give the Tigers two sideline-to-sideline pursuers, while defensive tackle Jackson Ayers (5-11, 260), gives Broken Arrow experience at every level. Ayers can move from tackle to nose guard when needed. Hill believes the combination of Stanford’s two-way impact, a strong returning core and an improved offseason will keep the Tigers firmly in the championship conversation.
8-28 – vs. Springdale-Harber
9-4 – at Union
9-11 – vs. Owasso
9-25 – at Norman North
10-2 – vs. Edmond Memorial
10-9 – at Westmoore
10-15 – vs. Mustang
10-23 – vs. Southmoore
10-30 – at Bixby
11-5 – at Edmond North
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