Dike named best in state
Edmond North soccer star and Virginia signee Daryl Dike was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year on Wednesday.
Edmond North soccer player Daryl Dike was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year on Wednesday.
Dike, who is also The Oklahoman’s All-City Player of the Year, scored 19 goals and totaled five assists while leading the Huskies to the Class 6A state semifinals. He also broke the Class 6A state record for career goals with 71.
He has signed with Virginia.
“Daryl Dike is the best high school soccer player I’ve ever seen play the game,” Choctaw coach Eric Jenkins said in a release. “His athleticism is unparalleled at this level. He can beat you all by himself and he’s fearless in his approach.”
Dike is now a finalist for Gatorade’s national player of the year award. He will also select a national or local youth sports organization to receive a $1,000 grant from the Gatorade Play It Forward program.
Adamson headed to Eastern Michigan
Putnam West girls basketball coach Carlos Adamson is headed to the collegiate level.
Adamson, The Oklahoman’s Big All-City Coach of the Year, was recently named an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan University, the school announced.
“I have known Carlos since 2002 when we both worked Oklahoma Basketball camps," Eastern Michigan coach Fred Castro said in a release.
"Since then, he has built two powerhouse high school programs in Oklahoma and Florida. He has an amazing ability to build genuine relationships with his players and get the very best from them. I could not be happier to have Carlos and his family here in Ypsilanti.”
Attempts to reach Adamson have been unsuccessful.
Adamson spent the past four years rebuilding the Patriots into a powerhouse. The season before his arrival, they won just one game. Putnam West made the state tournament the past two seasons, including March’s state runner-up finish.
Before Putnam West, the Edmond Memorial graduate coached at Hollywood Christian High School in Florida.
Joining Eastern Michigan’s staff reunites Adamson with former Putnam West star Areanna Combs, who recently transferred from Oklahoma State.
Choctaw, Midwest City split Big 10 top honors
Choctaw and Midwest City dominated the annual Big 10 Conference baseball awards.
In a year in which Choctaw made the Class 6A state tournament, the Yellowjackets split both top player honors and coach Shane Hawk was named Coach of the Year.
Choctaw pitcher Caden Young was named Co-Pitcher of the Year with Midwest City’s Kaleb Robinson. Choctaw outfielder Hudson Woods was also named Co-Player of the Year with Midwest City star shortstop DeClaudio Irvin.
Here is a look at the complete roster:
Player of the Year: DeClaudio Irvin, Midwest City; Hudson Woods, Choctaw
Pitcher of the Year: Kaleb Robinson, Midwest City; Caden Young, Choctaw
Coach of the Year: Shane Hawk, Choctaw
Choctaw: Caden Young, Ethan Crews, Hudson Woods, Tyler Collier, Cooper Harris; Midwest City: DeClaudio Irvin, Devan Johnson, Kaleb Robinson, Brenden Grigsby, Kaleb Bedford; Enid: Bradan Pierce, Ambren Voitik, Brett Russell, Conner Gore; McGuinness: Trevon Jelinek, Mike Feighny, Pat Joyce, Will Hoch; Lawton: Kolton Brumbaugh, Kyler Jenderseck, Matthew Jones; Del City: Tyler Hopkins, Izack Tiger; Putnam West: Jakob Brandenberger, TJ Davenport; Putnam City: Caden Edward, Easton Spybuck; Putnam North: Mason Pierce, Matthew Gamblin.