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James Allen, Sr., John Marshall track: Allen claimed individual Class 5A regional titles in the 100 (10.74) and the 200 (22.13) at Moore this past weekend.
Behr Boyd, Sr., Norman track: Boyd won individual Class 6A regional titles in the 100 (10.55) and the 200 (21.47) at Chickasha this past weekend.
Beckett Crandall, So., McGuinness soccer: He scored the lone goal as McGuinness advanced to the Class 5A semifinals with a 1-0 win over Tulsa East Central.
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Benson Diehm, Jr., Norman golf: He shot a 2-over 146 as he finished in a tie for place at the Class 6A regional at Earlywine Golf Club. With Diehm leading the way, Norman claimed the team title.
Luke Hill, Jr., Okarche baseball: He played a key role as Okarche advanced to the Class A-I semifinals, tossing a complete game while allowing one earned run and seven hits in a 6-1 win over Ripley in the quarterfinals. Hill also did well at the plate, finishing 3 for 4.
Jagger Jay, Sr., Oklahoma Christian School track: Jay captured the Class 3A state title in pole vault with a 14-3 mark.
Kyler Thiessen, Sr., Calumet baseball: Thiessen, who will continue his career at Cowley College in Kansas, helped Calumet reach the Class B title game for the second straight season, going 4 for 4 with three RBIs in an 11-1 victory against Stonewall in the quarterfinals and finishing 3 for 4 in a 9-2 win over Stuart in the semifinals.
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Xzavier Thompson, Sr., Millwood track: Thompson defended his Class 3A state title in the 400, clocking a winning time of 49.75 seconds to claim back-to-back championships.
Carlevon Young, Sr., Carl Albert track: The Oklahoma State football signee claimed an individual Class 5A regional title with a 6'4 leap in the high jump at Moore this past weekend.
Cale Zachary, So., Oklahoma Christian Academy golf: He shot a 1-over 141 as he won the Class 2A regional at Idabel Country Club and led OCA to its first regional title.
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