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It was state championship weekend across the state of Oklahoma last weekend and here, we look back at some of the individual performances that stood out to put their team over the hump.
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Oklahoma High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to nominate an athlete, email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter.
Kordell Gouldsby, Bixby football
The Spartan dynasty continues after getting a 49-21 win in the 6AI state championship game against Jenks. It was Gouldsby who had five touchdowns and 334 all-purpose yards.
Jamarian Ficklin, Muskogee football
In the Class 6AII state championship game, Ficklin accounted for all four of Muskogee’s touchdowns. He was 10-of-11 passing for 150 yards and had 86 yards on the ground.
Holden Thompson, Stillwater football
Despite coming up short in the 6AII state championship game, Thompson put it all on the line for his club, rushing for 202 yards on 35 carries. Over the weekend, Holden and his brother Heston both announced they would further their football careers at Oklahoma State University.
Kevin Sperry, Midwest City Carl Albert football
Sperry completed 75 percent of his passes for 131 yards and ran for 106 yards as well in the Titans' 35-14 win against Del City for the 5A title. He had three total touchdowns in the game.
Trynae Washington, Midwest City Carl Albert football
It takes defense to win championships, and in Saturday’s 35-14 win over Del City, Washington had two interceptions in the end zone that prevented Del City from getting points on the board.
Carson Cooksey, Blanchard football
In a game that featured seven turnovers, it was the senior quarterback in Cooksey that came up big for Blanchard as they knocked off Wagoner to win the Class 4A state title, 19-14. Cooksey passed for 200 yards and a score and also ran for another.
Witt Edwards, Wagoner football
In the championship game loss to Wagoner, Edwards had nine catches for 143 yards and a score. Defensively, he had seven tackles and an interception.
Moses Fullingim, Lincoln Christian football
On 35 carries, Fullingim had 228 rushing yards and scored three touchhdowns. Lincoln Christian scored 41 unanswered points to get the win against Heritage Hall in the 3A championship game.
Andy Bass, Heritage Hall football
In the loss against Lincoln Christian, Bass did it in the air and on the ground. The University of Oklahoma commit finished with 167 yards on the ground and three touchdowns and 103 yards through the air and a touchdown, though he suffered a second-half injury and missed the remainder of the contest.
Hudson Howard, Washington football
It was the quarterback Major Cantrell who delivered the game-winning touchdown, but it was Howard who was steady throughout the night. He finished the Class 2A state semifinal win against Jones with 179 yards rushing and two scores.
Jaden Nickens, OKC Milwood football
Nickens only had three catches for 47 yards on the night, but he had two touchdowns off those throws. But his biggest play of the night came with 12 seconds left in the game when he returned a kickoff 77 yards to get his team a 34-29 win over Kiefer. They will now play Washington in the Class 2A state championship game.
Clayton Creasey, Jones football
In a semifinal loss to Washington, Creasey went out with his head held high. He threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns, while also chewing up 94 yards on the ground.
Jax Bernard, Fairview football
In a convincing 27-6 win over Woodland to advance to the Class A state championship game, it was Bernard who led the way, as he accounted for all four Yellowjacket touchdowns. He passed for more than 250 yards and nearly 100 yards on the ground.
Justin Palacios, Hooker football
Hooker advanced to the Class A state championship game after beating Hominy, 27-24. It was Palacios leading the way on the ground with 163 rushing yards and a score, including an 80-yarder in the third quarter.
Johnny Fernandez, Tipton football
Tipton had a balanced attack as they won the Class C state championship in a 42-6 win over Ryan. It was Fernandez leading the rushing attack with 208 yards and a score.
Brandon Mendoza, U.S. Grant boys wrestling
As a wrestler at U.S. Grant, he was a conference champion last year and has started off this season with an 8-0 record. He also recently joined the Army National Guard.
