All-World boys track: Meet the finalists for player of the year, the first team and honorable mention list
All three of our 2019 All-World Boys Track Player of the Year finalists are invited to the third All-World Awards banquet on June 22, where the winner will be announced. For more information or to buy tickets, visit AllWorldAwards.com
How the team was picked: Nomination forms were emailed to athletic directors and coaches in the All-World area. Schools within 60 miles of downtown Tulsa and schools within 75 miles of downtown in a town with a population of 5,000 or more are considered to be in the All-World area. Freshmen through seniors were eligible. World sports writer Kelly Hines assisted Mike Brown with the final selections.
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All-World finalist/first team 110m hurdles: Jenks senior hurdler Raymond Brass
Started running only three years ago, but posted school-record times to repeat in the 110 and 300 hurdles at the Class 6A state meet. Ran a 14.33 in the 110 and a 37.99 in the 300, eclipsing his previous personal bests in last year’s championship races. Ran first in the 300 and second in the 110 in the Kansas Relays and won both at Pittsburg (Kansas) State’s Gorilla Relays. Had one of the nation’s fastest 60-meter indoor times (8.17). A two-time All-World finalist. “Best hurdler in the state,” coach Clif Mitchell said. Signed with Pitt State.
All-World finalist/first team relay: Bristow senior sprinter/relay runner Kyren Johnson
Repeated as 400 champ and was part of three winning relay teams, helping Purple Pirates capture a second straight Class 4A team title. Had 4A’s best time in the 400 (48.99) in 2019 after winning in a personal-best 48.69 as a junior. Anchored the 800- and 1,600-meter relays to gold medals and was part of the winning 400-meter team. Totaled 11 state medals over three years. Started both ways for Bristow’s 9-2, district runner-up football team and received All-State recognition. Also made all-conference in basketball. Signed with Central Oklahoma for football.
All-World finalist/first team relay: Broken Arrow senior sprinter/relay runner Logan Matthews
Was part of two winning relays, helping Tigers capture the team title at the Class 6A state meet. Also ran second to B.T. Washington’s Gentry Williams in the 400, had the state’s third-fastest time in the event and won the Meet of Champions. Anchored the winning 400 relay and fourth-place 1,600 relay and was part of the winning 800 relay. “A senior leader who had big performances in the biggest races,” coach Scott Wilkinson said. Also caught four touchdown passes for BA’s 6A Division I football champs. Undecided on a college.
All-World finalist/first team 200m dash: Union senior sprinter/relay runner JT McCloud
Won Class 6A titles in the 100 and 200 and had the state’s fastest times in the events in 2019. Also anchored Union’s winning time in the mile relay. "An elite sprinter," Union coach Steve Patterson said. Ran a school-record 21.09 in the 200 at the John Jacobs Invitational, missing the state record by .32 of a second. Part of an 800-meter relay team that posted a state-record 1:26.02 on April 15. Played for Redskins football teams that were state champs, runners-up and state semifinalists in his three seasons. Signed with Utah to play football.
Previous Athlete of the Year winners
2018: Jared Scott, Central (pictured)
2017: Daniel Mazzei, Berryhill
2016: Eugene Grayson, Glenpool
2015: Malik Givens, B.T. Washington
2014: Tyler Jackson, Claremore
2013: Bo Farrow, Broken Arrow
2012: Bo Farrow, Broken Arrow
2011: David Annett, Metro Christian
2010: David Annett, Metro Christian
2009: Boyea Lockett, Union
2008: David Gordon, East Central
2007: Patrick Youngblood, Jenks
2006: Ross Harlan, Owasso
2005: Mackenzi Adams, Union
Previous Coach of the Year winners
2018: Shannon Hilburn, Bristow
2017: Jana Patterson and Aaron Parsons, Union
2016: No award given
2015: Marvin Dantzler, Booker T. Washington (pictured)
2014: Steve Patterson, Jenks
2013: Scott Morgan, Broken Arrow
2012: Trent Worley, Lincoln Christian
2011: Kevin Gordon, East Central
2010: Steve Patterson, Lincoln Christian
2009: Mike Stanton, Union
2008: Tom Stockton, Union
2007: Kevin Gordon, East Central
2006: Steve Patterson, Jenks
Coach of the Year: Scott Wilkinson, Broken Arrow
Arrived to revitalize a sagging program and guided the boys to the 6A state title and the girls to a runner-up finish in his second season. Previously coached Shawnee for 17 years, guiding the boys to one state title (2005) and the girls to two (’09, ’12), with other several other top-five finishes. Hiring his former Shawnee assistant and former BA track standout Aaron Patridge was the first move in assembling an impressive coaching staff. Other key hires included Mookie Salaam, a 400-meter silver medalist in the 2013 World Championships, and Emilee Iverson, an NCAA Division II high jump champion from Pitt State. A 1996 Stroud High graduate, Wilkinson won a pair of pole vault individual titles and was part of the school’s only team track titles in 1993 and ’95.
First team, 100m: Makai Blades, Glenpool
First team, 400m: Gentry Williams, Booker T. Washington
First team, 800m: Aiden Baughman, Sand Springs
First team, 1,600m: Nate Gibson, Lincoln Christian
First team, 3,200m: Jack Vincent, Claremore
First team, 300 hurdles: Malcolm Tillman, Collinsville
First team, relay
Kyren Johnson, Bristow (pictured); Jake Martins, Holland Hall; Logan Matthews, Broken Arrow; Kalope Morris, Broken Arrow
First team, high jump: Ashton Bartholomew, Wagoner
First team, pole vault: Brandon Hanoch, Broken Arrow
First team, long jump: Brennan Presley, Bixby
First team, discus: Mitchell Medford, Sand Springs
First team, shot put: Zac Robbins, Collinsville
Honorable mention
Barnsdall: Braden Kelley
Bartlesville: James Boudreaux, Spencer Hales
Beggs: Markail Johnson
Berryhill: Tyler Davis (pictured)
Honorable mention (continued)
Bishop Kelley: Ryland Gray, Zach Middleton (pictured)
Bixby: Jordan Reagan
Honorable mention (continued)
Bristow: Jalen Fullbright, Devin Reed, Brant Weir (pictured)
Broken Arrow: Luis Abad, Andres Chapa, Blake McConkay, Keith Smith, Corey Williams, Brandon Zamarippa
Catoosa: Kai Faulkner
Honorable mention (continued)
Claremore: Quentin Skinner (pictured)
Claremore Sequoyah: Mason Hassell
Honorable mention (continued)
Collinsville: Taylor Olinghouse (pictured)
Copan: Aaron Hunt
Honorable mention (continued)
Dewey: Colby Henley (pictured)
Edison: Jaxon Paul
Holland Hall: Johnny LaFortune, Ike Walker
Hominy: Cliffy Hayes
Honorable mention (continued)
Jenks: Henry Falls, Jack Jansen, Leondre Woods (pictured)
Kiefer: Phoenix Randleman
Honorable mention (continued)
Lincoln Christian: Josiah Antis (pictured)
Mannford: Aiden Jones
Morris: Riley Pannell
Oologah: David Hunnell, Mayson Powell
Pawhuska: Mason Gilkey
Honorable mention (continued)
Pryor: Trapper Gilstrap (pictured)
Rejoice Christian: Hunter Jennings
Sapulpa: Hunter Wright
Skiatook: Thomas Reed
Stroud: Gage Parrick
Tahlequah: Blake Corn
Honorable mention (continued)
Union: Gabe Cantu, Dantre Harrison, Mish Newsome (pictured), Ethan Sorrels
Will Rogers: Darrien Jenkins
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