Oklahoma High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - September 16
Citizens of the Sooner State enjoyed no shortage of Oklahoma high school football this past week. With numerous jaw-dropping results, the On3 Massey Ratings adjusted for each outcome.
The On3 Massey Ratings — which were officially used during the BCS era and have generated college high school sports team rankings since 1995 — rank sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule and margin of victory.
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For the second straight week, only two schools from Oklahoma made an appearance in the Top 50 of On3’s National High School Football Rankings. However, none were rated higher than the No. 1 team in the state, the Owasso Rams.
1. Owasso
Previous Ranking: 1
On Friday, Owasso crafted another stellar performance in its 48-17 blowout win over Charles Page. There was never a doubt for the Rams, who had multiple standout performances. In the win, Cole Campbell returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown while Noah Hill took a screen pass 70 yards to the house.
2. Bixby
Previous Ranking: 2
Bixby didn’t play this week but retained its No. 2 ranking. Last Friday, Bixby secured a 50-10 win over Charles Page. Bixby QB Carson Kirby stole the show, exploding for 422 yards and three touchdowns through the air, while recording 50 yards and a score in the ground game, as well.
3. Union
Previous Ranking: 4
Union ascended one spot in the state rankings this week after defeating Jenks 9-3 in front of over 10,000 roaring fans. It was the lowest-scoring Backyard Bowl in the game’s history. Union wide receiver Stone Turner was a standout, recording four catches for 130 yards.
4. Stillwater
Previous Ranking: 5
On Friday, Stillwater defeated Enid 38-23 in comeback fashion. The Pioneers trailed Enid by 14 points at the halftime break. However, Stillwater looked like a different team in the second half, outscoring Enid by 29 points. Stillwater quarterback Mason Schubert led the way with 268 total yards and five touchdowns.
5. Jenks
Previous Ranking: 3
Jenks fell two spots in this week’s rankings after its underwhelming offensive output in its 9-3 loss to Union. Jenks’ defeat wasn’t from a lack of trying. In the loss, running back KD Jones notched 33 carries for 154 yards and had three catches for 32 yards.
6. Carl Albert
Previous Ranking: 7
Carl Albert didn’t need the Friday night lights to find the motivation to reel in its second win of the season. On Thursday, the Titans dominated Eisenhower from start to finish, ultimately walking away with a 70-0 win.
7. Deer Creek
Previous Ranking: 8
Deer Creek improved to 3-0 on Friday with a convincing 35-10 triumph over Norman North. In the victory, Deer Creek quarterback Grady Adamson stole the show, amassing a game-high four total touchdowns.
8. Muskogee
Previous Ranking: 6
On Friday, Muskogee squeaked out a thrilling 49-48 win against Bentonville West. Muskogee’s offense was a two-headed monster, with quarterback Jamarian Ficklin collecting four touchdown passes while running back PJ Wallace rushed for 185 yards.
9. Lincoln Christian School
Previous Ranking: 12
On Friday, Lincoln Christian handed Shiloh Christian a 38-14 beatdown. The win was a highlight production for the Bulldogs, who tallied two pick-sixes and an 85-yard touchdown. Lincoln Christian has won 17 straight games.
10. Norman
Previous Ranking: 9
Norman posted a stunning 38-14 win over Edmond Santa Fe on Friday. Norman QB Phoenix Murphy put on a show, notching 180 passing and 53 rushing yards. Not to be outdone, Norman running back Anthony Johnson racked up 125 yards in the win.
11. Mustang (-1)
12. Tuttle (+3)
13. Moore (+1)
14. Broken Arrow (-3)
15. Memorial (+3)
16. Choctaw (-3)
17. Wagoner (+5)
18. Elgin (+1)
19. Blanchard (+5)
20. North (-4)
21. Del City (No Movement)
22. Cushing (Previously Unranked)
23. Norman North (-6)
24. Washington (Previously Unranked)
25. Piedmont (-2)
Dropped from rankings: Edmond Santa Fe (Previously 20th), Enid (Previously 25th)