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Bradley commits to OU
Staff Reports
Published:
Thursday, June 10, 2010 8:52 AM CDT
Archie Bradley, Broken Arrow High School star quarterback and pitcher for the Tigers,
committed to the University of Oklahoma Tuesday afternoon.
The 6-3, 220-pound Bradley was Oklahoma All-State Honorable Mention this past
season in baseball and Rivals.com listed him as a three-star quarterback. Bradley broke
the news on his Facebook page.
Houston, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Tulsa and UCLA were among the teams
interested in Bradley.
Staff Reports
Published:
Thursday, June 10, 2010 8:52 AM CDT
Archie Bradley, Broken Arrow High School star quarterback and pitcher for the Tigers,
committed to the University of Oklahoma Tuesday afternoon.
The 6-3, 220-pound Bradley was Oklahoma All-State Honorable Mention this past
season in baseball and Rivals.com listed him as a three-star quarterback. Bradley broke
the news on his Facebook page.
Houston, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Tulsa and UCLA were among the teams
interested in Bradley.
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Rain delays locker room progress
Time running short before occupancy needed
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
Published:
Friday, July 16, 2010 1:26 PM CDT
Broken Arrow High School football
might be counting the days.
It’s two months – and one day – when
the Tigers are expected to occupy
their locker room at Memorial Stadium.
But, Scott Six never dreamed he
would be counting raindrops in July.
Six is job foreman for Atlas General
Contractors, which is erecting the
facility, and the Sept. 15 target date
for completion looms large.
A Broken Arrow resident, Six is
keeping a wary eye on the sky these
days and might be keeping his
fingers crossed.
“Who’d expect it to rain like this in
July,” Six said, while giving a indoor
tour Monday. “We’re still shooting for Sept. 15. But this rain is making it a bigger challenge.”
Construction was halted 46 days in January and February by rain and snow.
Workers have tried to block Mother Nature the best they can by draping plastic sheets over
window openings.
Still, time is spent removing water that gathers on the floors.
Six said that problem should be remedied this week when all the windows on the two-story
structure are installed.
Another giant step forward could occur in the next 10 days when permanent power is
contacted to the building.
“Once we get the windows and air conditioning, that will help keep things dried out,” Six said.
In the meantime, dry walling and preparing the floor for finishing are going at a brisk pace,
Six said.
BAHS football coach Steve Spavital, guided Jim R. Boze and Kelli Sowell, the president and
vice-president, respectfully, of Arkansas Valley Bank, through the multipurpose facility.
“Every time I come through this place, I get more excited,” Spavital said. “It just gets better
and better.”
Spavital, the BAHS assistant athletic director, had instrumental input into the project.
“It’s going to be very nice,” Spavital said.
When completed, the facility – which sets beyond the south endzone – will house a locker
room for “140 to 150 players,” BAHS Athletic Director Ken Ellett said.
Ellett has kept an eagle eye on the progress.
“This is going to be outstanding,” Ellett said. “From the first day they moved dirt to now,
they have come a long way.”
Also included will be training room, meeting rooms and coaches offices on the first floor.
Each floor, Six said, will be about 15,000 square feet.
The upper level, which will not be finished this fall as planned, eventually will be the BAHS
athletic offices.
A full-length indoor practice facility, which will be used by football, soccer, band and other
activities, will be attached to the locker room.
Once football – which dresses in Tiger Fieldhouse – has moved to the stadium, plans are
enlarge dressing and training areas for basketball, wrestling and volleyball.
Ellett hopes a timeline for those projects can be finalized in August.
Time running short before occupancy needed
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
Published:
Friday, July 16, 2010 1:26 PM CDT
Broken Arrow High School football
might be counting the days.
It’s two months – and one day – when
the Tigers are expected to occupy
their locker room at Memorial Stadium.
But, Scott Six never dreamed he
would be counting raindrops in July.
Six is job foreman for Atlas General
Contractors, which is erecting the
facility, and the Sept. 15 target date
for completion looms large.
A Broken Arrow resident, Six is
keeping a wary eye on the sky these
days and might be keeping his
fingers crossed.
“Who’d expect it to rain like this in
July,” Six said, while giving a indoor
tour Monday. “We’re still shooting for Sept. 15. But this rain is making it a bigger challenge.”
Construction was halted 46 days in January and February by rain and snow.
Workers have tried to block Mother Nature the best they can by draping plastic sheets over
window openings.
Still, time is spent removing water that gathers on the floors.
Six said that problem should be remedied this week when all the windows on the two-story
structure are installed.
Another giant step forward could occur in the next 10 days when permanent power is
contacted to the building.
“Once we get the windows and air conditioning, that will help keep things dried out,” Six said.
In the meantime, dry walling and preparing the floor for finishing are going at a brisk pace,
Six said.
BAHS football coach Steve Spavital, guided Jim R. Boze and Kelli Sowell, the president and
vice-president, respectfully, of Arkansas Valley Bank, through the multipurpose facility.
“Every time I come through this place, I get more excited,” Spavital said. “It just gets better
and better.”
Spavital, the BAHS assistant athletic director, had instrumental input into the project.
“It’s going to be very nice,” Spavital said.
When completed, the facility – which sets beyond the south endzone – will house a locker
room for “140 to 150 players,” BAHS Athletic Director Ken Ellett said.
Ellett has kept an eagle eye on the progress.
“This is going to be outstanding,” Ellett said. “From the first day they moved dirt to now,
they have come a long way.”
Also included will be training room, meeting rooms and coaches offices on the first floor.
Each floor, Six said, will be about 15,000 square feet.
The upper level, which will not be finished this fall as planned, eventually will be the BAHS
athletic offices.
A full-length indoor practice facility, which will be used by football, soccer, band and other
activities, will be attached to the locker room.
Once football – which dresses in Tiger Fieldhouse – has moved to the stadium, plans are
enlarge dressing and training areas for basketball, wrestling and volleyball.
Ellett hopes a timeline for those projects can be finalized in August.
VIEW TO STADIUM
Jim R. Boze, left, of Arkansas Valley Banks, views
Memorial Stadium from inside the football locker
room being constructed beyond the south
endzone, while getting a tour from Scott Six,
center, of Atlas General Contractors and BAHS
Athletic Director Ken Ellett.
Jim R. Boze, left, of Arkansas Valley Banks, views
Memorial Stadium from inside the football locker
room being constructed beyond the south
endzone, while getting a tour from Scott Six,
center, of Atlas General Contractors and BAHS
Athletic Director Ken Ellett.
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| ARCHIE BRADLEY |
Elite 11 great experience for Bradley
Tiger QB recalls four days at special camp
Published:
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:49 PM CDT
(Archie Bradley of Broken Arrow participated in the Nike Elite 11
in Santa Ana, Calif., and recalls those four days)
When I got the call, I was almost caught off guard. I asked myself if
this was real or a joke.
Honestly, I thought I was good enough but ... me, being one of the
best 12 quarterbacks in this whole country? WOW!
When I headed to California, I wasn’t sure what was in store.
Would I be totally behind everyone or would I be right there
with them?
No sooner than I had arrived and checked in at SOKA University, ESPN pulled me aside
for an interview. I’m feeling all-big time now – hahaha.
When I get to my room, on my bed is a Nike bag with my name on it. Excitedly, I open it and
it’s full of cleats, shorts, shirts, towels, socks, wristbands and anything football related.
Now, it’s time for the first meeting and our first workout. Walking through the door, I see the
college counselors and almost have to catch my breath. It’s not everyday you get to see
these guys.
The first two quarterbacks I met were Blaine Gabbert of Missouri and Jacory Harris from
Miami, Fla. I beat Jacory in NCAA Football 11. That was the time we had for fun and
games. Then, it was back to the field.
We were split into three groups of four with two college counselors in each group. I learned
a lot, especially from the college guys. In our minds, we had built them up as huge
superstars. Really, they were cool and level-headed.
In the middle of our workout, Mark Sanchez shows up and comes to my group. I’m in shock
and don’t know what to think. He throws with us during a break and I ask him for his
autograph. He obliges and we continue our workout.
At the end of each day, we had an accuracy challenge with targets all over the field. I
finished second and the winner got a golden gun shirt.
Now, it’s time for chalk talk. I was busy taking notes, learning and jotting down plays to take
back to Coach (BAHS coach Steve Spavital) Spav.
It was up at 7:30 a.m. and on the field by 8:30 the next morning.
While throwing with Sanchez, ESPN had me miked-up. The film crew heard everything I was
saying. While I was throwing with Sanchez. I felt big-time (lol) after that! I won that practice’
s accuracy contest with a 28.
We all loaded up and went to Laguna Beach, where we played beach volleyball and I got a
nice sun tan.
That night, food was catered and we had an NCAA football tournament and the winner
received a customized Playstation 3. I was beaten in the first round in overtime.
After our third workout, I was supposed to get the afternoon off but ESPN The Magazine
grabbed me and couple others for a photo shoot. They oiled us to make it look like we
were sweating a lot (lol).
We went the Disney Land and talk about fun. My Elite 11 boys danced, rapped, sang and
rode every ride. Before each ride, we huddled and said, “Elite 11” three times.
At our fourth and final workout, I won the overall accuracy championship by one point.
They said it was the closest in history of this event. I also got best leader and most eager
to learn awards. I was voted third best quarterback of the Elite 11. To put that in a big
picture, that made me the third best quarterback in the country. Pretty crazy huh!
You’d think I’d be happy but I am not. Plain and simple, I want to be the best and that
drives me.
The whole week was a total blast. Now, I am friends with all of those guys and plan to keep
in touch. We are part of a brotherhood. It was crazy but something I will remember the rest
of my life.
I learned to be a better quarterback and be a better person.
I thank God because he’s blessed me. Without him, none of this happens. In Phil 4:13 “I
can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It’s what I live by everyday and have
it written on my football towel.
I want to be the best. That’s what drives me.
Tiger QB recalls four days at special camp
Published:
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:49 PM CDT
(Archie Bradley of Broken Arrow participated in the Nike Elite 11
in Santa Ana, Calif., and recalls those four days)
When I got the call, I was almost caught off guard. I asked myself if
this was real or a joke.
Honestly, I thought I was good enough but ... me, being one of the
best 12 quarterbacks in this whole country? WOW!
When I headed to California, I wasn’t sure what was in store.
Would I be totally behind everyone or would I be right there
with them?
No sooner than I had arrived and checked in at SOKA University, ESPN pulled me aside
for an interview. I’m feeling all-big time now – hahaha.
When I get to my room, on my bed is a Nike bag with my name on it. Excitedly, I open it and
it’s full of cleats, shorts, shirts, towels, socks, wristbands and anything football related.
Now, it’s time for the first meeting and our first workout. Walking through the door, I see the
college counselors and almost have to catch my breath. It’s not everyday you get to see
these guys.
The first two quarterbacks I met were Blaine Gabbert of Missouri and Jacory Harris from
Miami, Fla. I beat Jacory in NCAA Football 11. That was the time we had for fun and
games. Then, it was back to the field.
We were split into three groups of four with two college counselors in each group. I learned
a lot, especially from the college guys. In our minds, we had built them up as huge
superstars. Really, they were cool and level-headed.
In the middle of our workout, Mark Sanchez shows up and comes to my group. I’m in shock
and don’t know what to think. He throws with us during a break and I ask him for his
autograph. He obliges and we continue our workout.
At the end of each day, we had an accuracy challenge with targets all over the field. I
finished second and the winner got a golden gun shirt.
Now, it’s time for chalk talk. I was busy taking notes, learning and jotting down plays to take
back to Coach (BAHS coach Steve Spavital) Spav.
It was up at 7:30 a.m. and on the field by 8:30 the next morning.
While throwing with Sanchez, ESPN had me miked-up. The film crew heard everything I was
saying. While I was throwing with Sanchez. I felt big-time (lol) after that! I won that practice’
s accuracy contest with a 28.
We all loaded up and went to Laguna Beach, where we played beach volleyball and I got a
nice sun tan.
That night, food was catered and we had an NCAA football tournament and the winner
received a customized Playstation 3. I was beaten in the first round in overtime.
After our third workout, I was supposed to get the afternoon off but ESPN The Magazine
grabbed me and couple others for a photo shoot. They oiled us to make it look like we
were sweating a lot (lol).
We went the Disney Land and talk about fun. My Elite 11 boys danced, rapped, sang and
rode every ride. Before each ride, we huddled and said, “Elite 11” three times.
At our fourth and final workout, I won the overall accuracy championship by one point.
They said it was the closest in history of this event. I also got best leader and most eager
to learn awards. I was voted third best quarterback of the Elite 11. To put that in a big
picture, that made me the third best quarterback in the country. Pretty crazy huh!
You’d think I’d be happy but I am not. Plain and simple, I want to be the best and that
drives me.
The whole week was a total blast. Now, I am friends with all of those guys and plan to keep
in touch. We are part of a brotherhood. It was crazy but something I will remember the rest
of my life.
I learned to be a better quarterback and be a better person.
I thank God because he’s blessed me. Without him, none of this happens. In Phil 4:13 “I
can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It’s what I live by everyday and have
it written on my football towel.
I want to be the best. That’s what drives me.
Bullock played to win
In OCA All-State football game
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, July 30, 2010 11:51 PM CDT
JENKS — It might have been an all-star
game, but Broken Arrow’s Jon Bullock
didn’t care.
He wanted to win.
The former Tiger certainly gave it his best
effort.
But, the East fell, 21-20, to the West in the
Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State
game.
In a sometimes testy contest at Jenks High
School’s Hunter Dwelley Stadium,
Bullock – Broken Arrow’s lone
representative – started at linebacker and
saw action most of the game.
“I came out,” Bullock said, trying to catch his breath, “only a couple of times.”
When the West converted a first down with 22 seconds left, the East couldn’t stop the
clock.
Bullock, with his hands on his hips, stood motionless near midfield.
As the final horn sounded, he walked the East bench.
“This was my last high school game,” said Bullock, BAHS’s second leading tackler last fall
with 98.
Asked if he enjoyed his all-state week, Bullock quipped, “I will know more tomorrow. Right
now, I am extremely tired.”
Bullock then added, “It was a great experience, meeting a lot of people like you, who are
the best athletes.”
Bullock reports Aug. 8 to pre-season camp at the University of Central Oklahoma.
In OCA All-State football game
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, July 30, 2010 11:51 PM CDT
JENKS — It might have been an all-star
game, but Broken Arrow’s Jon Bullock
didn’t care.
He wanted to win.
The former Tiger certainly gave it his best
effort.
But, the East fell, 21-20, to the West in the
Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State
game.
In a sometimes testy contest at Jenks High
School’s Hunter Dwelley Stadium,
Bullock – Broken Arrow’s lone
representative – started at linebacker and
saw action most of the game.
“I came out,” Bullock said, trying to catch his breath, “only a couple of times.”
When the West converted a first down with 22 seconds left, the East couldn’t stop the
clock.
Bullock, with his hands on his hips, stood motionless near midfield.
As the final horn sounded, he walked the East bench.
“This was my last high school game,” said Bullock, BAHS’s second leading tackler last fall
with 98.
Asked if he enjoyed his all-state week, Bullock quipped, “I will know more tomorrow. Right
now, I am extremely tired.”
Bullock then added, “It was a great experience, meeting a lot of people like you, who are
the best athletes.”
Bullock reports Aug. 8 to pre-season camp at the University of Central Oklahoma.
CONGRATS — Broken Arrow High School
trainer Casey Paulk, left, and former Tiger
linebacker Jon Bullock (4) after Friday
night's OCA All-State football game at Jenks.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
trainer Casey Paulk, left, and former Tiger
linebacker Jon Bullock (4) after Friday
night's OCA All-State football game at Jenks.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
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Just another day for Spav?
Tuesday his first practice as Tiger coach
By Doug Quinn
Ledger Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Sunday, August 8, 2010 7:44 PM CDT
By the calendar, Tuesday is the first day
Oklahoma high schools can practice football.
For Broken Arrow High School coach Steve
Spavital, it should be a milestone.
It will be his first practice – according to the
Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities
Association – as the Tiger head coach.
Spavital shrugged off any ideas Tuesday will
be different.
“For me,” he said, “it will be just another day.”
He’s certainly no stranger to the Tigers.
Spavital came to Broken Arrow three years
ago as defensive coordinator under
Ron Lancaster.
In that span, Spavital was grooming to be
elevated to head coach when Lancaster’s three-year stint expired.
Two days after BAHS lost to eventual state champion Union in the Class 6A semifinals last
fall, Spavital became – unofficially – the new coach.
His promotion was approved two months later at a school board meeting. By then, Spavital
and his staff were going full tilt.
“We already had things going,” Spavital said.
BAHS coaches have guided the Tigers through off-season drills, spring practice and
summer conditioning workouts.
“All along, I was taking and making notes about what I would do if I was head coach,”
Spavital said. “Now, I’m doing it.”
There’s no denying, though, Spavital is anxious for the first day of practice.
“We get to go back to coaching again,” he said. “It’s time to get ready to play.”
The Tigers have picture day at 4 p.m. Monday at Memorial Stadium followed by a team
meeting.
Broken Arrow’s first workout is 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. Sessions will last
about three hours and the public is invited.
With classes starting Thursday, Spavital said BAHS will stick with the early-evening
practice schedule the first week.
A long-standing OSSAA rule doesn’t allow full pads the first three days.
“I like that, I really do,” Spavital said. “It’s a chance to work on fundamentals and the
basics.”
Tuesday his first practice as Tiger coach
By Doug Quinn
Ledger Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Sunday, August 8, 2010 7:44 PM CDT
By the calendar, Tuesday is the first day
Oklahoma high schools can practice football.
For Broken Arrow High School coach Steve
Spavital, it should be a milestone.
It will be his first practice – according to the
Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities
Association – as the Tiger head coach.
Spavital shrugged off any ideas Tuesday will
be different.
“For me,” he said, “it will be just another day.”
He’s certainly no stranger to the Tigers.
Spavital came to Broken Arrow three years
ago as defensive coordinator under
Ron Lancaster.
In that span, Spavital was grooming to be
elevated to head coach when Lancaster’s three-year stint expired.
Two days after BAHS lost to eventual state champion Union in the Class 6A semifinals last
fall, Spavital became – unofficially – the new coach.
His promotion was approved two months later at a school board meeting. By then, Spavital
and his staff were going full tilt.
“We already had things going,” Spavital said.
BAHS coaches have guided the Tigers through off-season drills, spring practice and
summer conditioning workouts.
“All along, I was taking and making notes about what I would do if I was head coach,”
Spavital said. “Now, I’m doing it.”
There’s no denying, though, Spavital is anxious for the first day of practice.
“We get to go back to coaching again,” he said. “It’s time to get ready to play.”
The Tigers have picture day at 4 p.m. Monday at Memorial Stadium followed by a team
meeting.
Broken Arrow’s first workout is 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. Sessions will last
about three hours and the public is invited.
With classes starting Thursday, Spavital said BAHS will stick with the early-evening
practice schedule the first week.
A long-standing OSSAA rule doesn’t allow full pads the first three days.
“I like that, I really do,” Spavital said. “It’s a chance to work on fundamentals and the
basics.”
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NEW ERA AHEAD — Steve Spavital will
hold his first practice as Broken Arrow
High School football coach Tuesday.
He's certainly no stranger to the Tigers.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
hold his first practice as Broken Arrow
High School football coach Tuesday.
He's certainly no stranger to the Tigers.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
Tigers complete first practice
Three hour evening session at Memorial Stadium
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:34 PM CDT
It can’t be said Broken Arrow High
School weathered a storm Tuesday.
But the Tigers persevered through
an evening heat wave to complete
a three-hour practice at Memorial
Stadium.
This was the first pre-season
workout under new head coach
Steve Spavital.
Even with the session starting at
6:15 p.m. and shadows draped the
artificial surface as the sun set, it
was muggy when Spavital blew the
final whistle.
“It’s still hot,” said senior defensive end Nick Hall. “It isn’t bad as long as you stay
hydrated.”
Hall wasn’t complaining.
“It feels great being back out here,” he said. “The practice went great and we’re getting
ready for next week.”
Spavital, the Tigers assistant head coach under Ron Lancaster the last three years, said
BAHS will keep with its evening practice schedule the rest of the week.
Classes start Thursday and beginning Aug. 16, workouts start sixth hour.
“This way, we get conditioned to the heat,” he said. “Next week, it will really be hot.”
By Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association rules, teams cannot wear full pads
the first three days.
Spavital said Broken Arrow’s first three practices will focus on “recognition, timing and
communication.”
The former Union High School defensive coordinator had mixed reviews from the first
practice.
“We got what we wanted,” Spavital said. “We need to speed up our tempo and increase
our intensity. Those things will happen.”
Tiger Notes
• Tim Holt Jr. is a new receivers coach. His father, Tim Holt, graduated from BAHS in 1977
and played on Northeastern State University’s 1981 NAIA national runner-up team.
• Marcus Colbert, who played on BAHS’s Class 6A runner-up team in 2002, is a volunteer
with the Tiger secondary. “Marcus is our coach-in-training,” Spavital said. Colbert played
at Missouri State University.
Three hour evening session at Memorial Stadium
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:34 PM CDT
It can’t be said Broken Arrow High
School weathered a storm Tuesday.
But the Tigers persevered through
an evening heat wave to complete
a three-hour practice at Memorial
Stadium.
This was the first pre-season
workout under new head coach
Steve Spavital.
Even with the session starting at
6:15 p.m. and shadows draped the
artificial surface as the sun set, it
was muggy when Spavital blew the
final whistle.
“It’s still hot,” said senior defensive end Nick Hall. “It isn’t bad as long as you stay
hydrated.”
Hall wasn’t complaining.
“It feels great being back out here,” he said. “The practice went great and we’re getting
ready for next week.”
Spavital, the Tigers assistant head coach under Ron Lancaster the last three years, said
BAHS will keep with its evening practice schedule the rest of the week.
Classes start Thursday and beginning Aug. 16, workouts start sixth hour.
“This way, we get conditioned to the heat,” he said. “Next week, it will really be hot.”
By Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association rules, teams cannot wear full pads
the first three days.
Spavital said Broken Arrow’s first three practices will focus on “recognition, timing and
communication.”
The former Union High School defensive coordinator had mixed reviews from the first
practice.
“We got what we wanted,” Spavital said. “We need to speed up our tempo and increase
our intensity. Those things will happen.”
Tiger Notes
• Tim Holt Jr. is a new receivers coach. His father, Tim Holt, graduated from BAHS in 1977
and played on Northeastern State University’s 1981 NAIA national runner-up team.
• Marcus Colbert, who played on BAHS’s Class 6A runner-up team in 2002, is a volunteer
with the Tiger secondary. “Marcus is our coach-in-training,” Spavital said. Colbert played
at Missouri State University.
ON THE WHISTLE — Mark Garner watches an
offensive line drill during Broken Arrow High
School's practice Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
offensive line drill during Broken Arrow High
School's practice Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
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Pads practice disappointing
Spavital not happy with Tigers performance
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, August 13, 2010 10:30 PM CDT
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
A spirited 30-minute controlled
scrimmage Friday night capped
Broken Arrow High School’s first
day in full pads.
It might have looked good to those
watching at Memorial Stadium.
But those appearances were deceiving.
Tiger coach Steve Spavital wasn’t
pleased with the three-hour workout
at Memorial Stadium.
“We just put the pads on,” Spavital
said. “We didn’t practice well at all.
We need to step it up and get after it.”
Spavital didn’t mince his words when he addressed his team at midfield or moments later.
“Through spring ball, team camps and the summer, this was the worst practice we’ve
had,” he said.
Senior offensive lineman Ryan Stout didn’t disagree.
“He’s right, we didn’t have a good practice,” Stout said. “We can’t let up. We have to keep
pushing through this.”
Stout didn’t offer an alibi and shouldered the responsibility.
“We were tired and it might have been our first day in pads,” Stout said. “ but that can’t be
an excuse. I have to step up and be a leader. I’ve got to be ready every day.”
BAHS has a 9:15 a.m. workout Saturday.
“We will do things differently,” Spavital said.
Spavital not happy with Tigers performance
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, August 13, 2010 10:30 PM CDT
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
A spirited 30-minute controlled
scrimmage Friday night capped
Broken Arrow High School’s first
day in full pads.
It might have looked good to those
watching at Memorial Stadium.
But those appearances were deceiving.
Tiger coach Steve Spavital wasn’t
pleased with the three-hour workout
at Memorial Stadium.
“We just put the pads on,” Spavital
said. “We didn’t practice well at all.
We need to step it up and get after it.”
Spavital didn’t mince his words when he addressed his team at midfield or moments later.
“Through spring ball, team camps and the summer, this was the worst practice we’ve
had,” he said.
Senior offensive lineman Ryan Stout didn’t disagree.
“He’s right, we didn’t have a good practice,” Stout said. “We can’t let up. We have to keep
pushing through this.”
Stout didn’t offer an alibi and shouldered the responsibility.
“We were tired and it might have been our first day in pads,” Stout said. “ but that can’t be
an excuse. I have to step up and be a leader. I’ve got to be ready every day.”
BAHS has a 9:15 a.m. workout Saturday.
“We will do things differently,” Spavital said.
TOUGH ROAD — Back Richie Fruechting (2) is
swarmed by defensive players during a Broken
Arrow High School drill Friday. It was the Tigers'
first day in pads at Memorial Stadium but coach
Steve Spavital wasn't happy with his club.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
swarmed by defensive players during a Broken
Arrow High School drill Friday. It was the Tigers'
first day in pads at Memorial Stadium but coach
Steve Spavital wasn't happy with his club.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
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Tigers first scrimmage Friday
BAHS travels to Moore - Map
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:49 AM CDT
It might be a scrimmage but Broken Arrow High
School isn’t approaching the Southmoore
Classic with a preseason mentality.
First-year coach Steve Spavital has a different
plan for the Tigers – attack – when BAHS has a
half-game scrimmage Friday at 7 p.m. against
Putnam City.
“We’re getting ready like it was game-week,”
Spavital said.
Spavital said BAHS has shifted its day-to-day
preparation schedule.
“We are approaching things differently,
especially on Mondays,” Spavital said.
“We need to get accustom to operating
in this mode.”
Spavital said early-practices will be more
intense “before cutting them back so we can
get our legs underneath us.”
The four-team round-robin includes Yukon
and Southmoore at Moore High School’s
Stadium.
Scrimmages begin at 5 p.m. before BAHS and the Pirates square off with Yukon-
Southmoore to follow. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
The Tiger defense “has looked good so far” in preseason drills Spavital said. “We’ve
shown speed and intensity. Putnam City has a good offense and that will be a good test.”
This is an opportunity for Broken Arrow to put new running backs under the gun.
Would-be returning leading rusher Andrew Griffin, a junior, won’t play. Griffin had 672
yards in 2009 and “is ineligible for six weeks,” Spavital said.
Senior Richie Fruechting, senior Dwain Kanyiki and sophomore Cameron Wrenn will
handle the bulk of the carries. However, this trio had only 44 yards on seven carries last
year - combined.
“Richie is going to be our back,” Spavital said. “Others have really stepped up.”
Senior Todd Naftzger will be the BAHS quarterback since returning starter Archie Bradley
missed the first week of drills because of baseball commitments.
“We’re not going to push Archie,” Spavital said. “Todd has done a great job.”
When Bradley is back in the fold, Naftzger will become a wide receiver, another facet
where the Tigers have another new crew.
In spring ball, Naftzger emerged as a primary target for Bradley but Naftzger didn’t play
receiver a year ago.
What might better resemble a revolving door, no less than seven others will rotate at
receiver against Putnam City.
Those in the picture include Brooks Boyer, Aaron Schroeder, Zack Mills, Quad Ware, Will
Armstead, Levi Copelin and Blake Kik.
Only Schroeder and Ware had varsity receptions in 2009 – five for 82 yards between
them.
Spavital grins at the “new” reference.
“We’ve been around these guys through off-season, spring and summer,” Spavital said.
“They don’t seem ‘new’ to us.”
BAHS travels to Moore - Map
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:49 AM CDT
It might be a scrimmage but Broken Arrow High
School isn’t approaching the Southmoore
Classic with a preseason mentality.
First-year coach Steve Spavital has a different
plan for the Tigers – attack – when BAHS has a
half-game scrimmage Friday at 7 p.m. against
Putnam City.
“We’re getting ready like it was game-week,”
Spavital said.
Spavital said BAHS has shifted its day-to-day
preparation schedule.
“We are approaching things differently,
especially on Mondays,” Spavital said.
“We need to get accustom to operating
in this mode.”
Spavital said early-practices will be more
intense “before cutting them back so we can
get our legs underneath us.”
The four-team round-robin includes Yukon
and Southmoore at Moore High School’s
Stadium.
Scrimmages begin at 5 p.m. before BAHS and the Pirates square off with Yukon-
Southmoore to follow. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
The Tiger defense “has looked good so far” in preseason drills Spavital said. “We’ve
shown speed and intensity. Putnam City has a good offense and that will be a good test.”
This is an opportunity for Broken Arrow to put new running backs under the gun.
Would-be returning leading rusher Andrew Griffin, a junior, won’t play. Griffin had 672
yards in 2009 and “is ineligible for six weeks,” Spavital said.
Senior Richie Fruechting, senior Dwain Kanyiki and sophomore Cameron Wrenn will
handle the bulk of the carries. However, this trio had only 44 yards on seven carries last
year - combined.
“Richie is going to be our back,” Spavital said. “Others have really stepped up.”
Senior Todd Naftzger will be the BAHS quarterback since returning starter Archie Bradley
missed the first week of drills because of baseball commitments.
“We’re not going to push Archie,” Spavital said. “Todd has done a great job.”
When Bradley is back in the fold, Naftzger will become a wide receiver, another facet
where the Tigers have another new crew.
In spring ball, Naftzger emerged as a primary target for Bradley but Naftzger didn’t play
receiver a year ago.
What might better resemble a revolving door, no less than seven others will rotate at
receiver against Putnam City.
Those in the picture include Brooks Boyer, Aaron Schroeder, Zack Mills, Quad Ware, Will
Armstead, Levi Copelin and Blake Kik.
Only Schroeder and Ware had varsity receptions in 2009 – five for 82 yards between
them.
Spavital grins at the “new” reference.
“We’ve been around these guys through off-season, spring and summer,” Spavital said.
“They don’t seem ‘new’ to us.”
PRACTICE — Lineman Chauncey
Huddleston (69) protects quarterback
Todd Naftzger (9) as Broken Arrow
High School football prepares for
Friday's 7 p.m. scrimmage against
Putnam City at Moore High School.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
Huddleston (69) protects quarterback
Todd Naftzger (9) as Broken Arrow
High School football prepares for
Friday's 7 p.m. scrimmage against
Putnam City at Moore High School.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
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Impressive scrimmage for Tigers
Spavital happy with first outing
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, August 20, 2010 8:39 PM CDT
MOORE - It was just a scrimmage. A
half-game, at that, with a continuous
running clock that didn't impede a
runaway Broken Arrow High School
offense.
Unveiling an up-tempo and
high-speed offense, which seemed
to run faster than the game clock,
the Tigers ran 24 plays, rolled up
171 yards, averaged 7 yards a play
behind Archie Bradley at
quarterback.
The Tigers scored in each quarter
and dominated Putnam City, 14-0,
at Moore High School Friday in the
first pre-season test for both
schools.
Meanwhile, the Tiger defense was
equally impressive, limiting the Pirates to 18 snaps
and 32 total yards.
First-year BAHS coach Steve Spavital was pleased.
"I liked what I saw," Spavital said. "Offensively, we
established the running. Defensively, we stopped
the running game. That's what you look for."
Putnam City mustered only one first down, that
coming on its last play, an 8-yard run which was the
Pirates second longest of the short night.
"Our guys played hard and physical," BAHS
defensive coordinator Adam Gaylor said. "We did a
good job running to the ball. Putnam City used a
2-back offense, something we haven't seen since
the first round of the playoffs last year. I thought we
did a good job adjusting."
The Pirates completed only 2-of-9 passes for
24 yards and four PCHS running plays were for
minus-yards.
Bradley, who only joined the team Tuesday after
summer baseball commitments, was just 2-of-6 passing in the first quarter but missed only
two attempts in the second period and was 7-of-13 for 90 yards. Included was a 19-yard
touchdown strike to Levi Copelin in the second quarter.
"I love this offense," Bradley said. "It took some time for me to get up to game speed. Our
offensive line was great. They are the biggest guys out there and they're working harder
than anybody else."
Two of Bradley's completions went to Todd Naftzger - who is the backup quarterback - for
26 yards. Five others - Richie Fruechting (14), Zack Mills (8), Will Armstead (10), Brooks
Boyer (13) and Copelin (19) - caught passes.
Fruechting, the Tigers' starting tailback, carried eight times for 57 of Broken Arrow's 81
rushing yards.
Broken Arrow scored on its first possession, a 60-yard, nine play drive, capped by a
2-yard run by Dwain Kanyiki. Bradley's TD pass to Copelin came on the Tigers' second
possession of the second quarter in a 60-yard, four-play effort. Senior Scott Elliott kicked
both extra points.
BAHS participates in the Jenks Classic Aug. 27 with a half-game against Enid at 7 p.m. at
Hunter-Dwelley Stadium.
The Tigers' season opener is Sept. 3 at Owasso.
Broken Arrow Scoring
1st Quarter: Dwain KanyikI 2 run (Scott Elliott kick), 4:45
2nd Quarter: Levi Copelin 19 pass from Archie Bradley (Elliott kick), 1:45
Spavital happy with first outing
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, August 20, 2010 8:39 PM CDT
MOORE - It was just a scrimmage. A
half-game, at that, with a continuous
running clock that didn't impede a
runaway Broken Arrow High School
offense.
Unveiling an up-tempo and
high-speed offense, which seemed
to run faster than the game clock,
the Tigers ran 24 plays, rolled up
171 yards, averaged 7 yards a play
behind Archie Bradley at
quarterback.
The Tigers scored in each quarter
and dominated Putnam City, 14-0,
at Moore High School Friday in the
first pre-season test for both
schools.
Meanwhile, the Tiger defense was
equally impressive, limiting the Pirates to 18 snaps
and 32 total yards.
First-year BAHS coach Steve Spavital was pleased.
"I liked what I saw," Spavital said. "Offensively, we
established the running. Defensively, we stopped
the running game. That's what you look for."
Putnam City mustered only one first down, that
coming on its last play, an 8-yard run which was the
Pirates second longest of the short night.
"Our guys played hard and physical," BAHS
defensive coordinator Adam Gaylor said. "We did a
good job running to the ball. Putnam City used a
2-back offense, something we haven't seen since
the first round of the playoffs last year. I thought we
did a good job adjusting."
The Pirates completed only 2-of-9 passes for
24 yards and four PCHS running plays were for
minus-yards.
Bradley, who only joined the team Tuesday after
summer baseball commitments, was just 2-of-6 passing in the first quarter but missed only
two attempts in the second period and was 7-of-13 for 90 yards. Included was a 19-yard
touchdown strike to Levi Copelin in the second quarter.
"I love this offense," Bradley said. "It took some time for me to get up to game speed. Our
offensive line was great. They are the biggest guys out there and they're working harder
than anybody else."
Two of Bradley's completions went to Todd Naftzger - who is the backup quarterback - for
26 yards. Five others - Richie Fruechting (14), Zack Mills (8), Will Armstead (10), Brooks
Boyer (13) and Copelin (19) - caught passes.
Fruechting, the Tigers' starting tailback, carried eight times for 57 of Broken Arrow's 81
rushing yards.
Broken Arrow scored on its first possession, a 60-yard, nine play drive, capped by a
2-yard run by Dwain Kanyiki. Bradley's TD pass to Copelin came on the Tigers' second
possession of the second quarter in a 60-yard, four-play effort. Senior Scott Elliott kicked
both extra points.
BAHS participates in the Jenks Classic Aug. 27 with a half-game against Enid at 7 p.m. at
Hunter-Dwelley Stadium.
The Tigers' season opener is Sept. 3 at Owasso.
Broken Arrow Scoring
1st Quarter: Dwain KanyikI 2 run (Scott Elliott kick), 4:45
2nd Quarter: Levi Copelin 19 pass from Archie Bradley (Elliott kick), 1:45
PANCAKED — Broken Arrow High
School left guard Quinn Hulsey (72)
clears the path for tailback Richie
Fruechting (2) in a scrimmage
session with Yukon.
School left guard Quinn Hulsey (72)
clears the path for tailback Richie
Fruechting (2) in a scrimmage
session with Yukon.
WRAPPED UP — Broken Arrow High School
linebackers Willie Bell (3) and John Coleman (8)
corral a Yukon back while teammate Zack Mills (1)
adds a shoulder Friday at Moore.
COURTESY CHUCK REHERMAN/YUKON REVIEW
linebackers Willie Bell (3) and John Coleman (8)
corral a Yukon back while teammate Zack Mills (1)
adds a shoulder Friday at Moore.
COURTESY CHUCK REHERMAN/YUKON REVIEW
Final tune-up Friday for Tigers
BAHS plays Enid in half-game at Jenks
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:20 AM CDT
Broken Arrow High School coach Steve Spavital said it’s time to show, but not reveal all,
when the Tigers compete Friday at the Jenks Preview.
BAHS kept its schemes vanilla in last week’s half-game against Putnam City.
“You show a little bit more of what you’ve got this week,” Spavital said. “But you don’t want
opponents to know everything.”
If the Tigers hold true to their performance when they dominated Putnam City, BAHS fans
could be in for a treat.
The Tigers play Enid at 7 p.m. at Jenks High School’s Hunter Dwelley Stadium in the first
of three half-games.
Jenks and Edmond Santa Fe square off at 8:15 p.m.
After that, BAHS plays Sand Springs at 9:30 p.m. for a quarter.
Spavital, on the eve of his first season, is ready to test his team on a bigger stage.
Each half game will be game-like situations, with certain restrictions.
There won’t be kickoffs and each series begins on the offensive team’s 35 yard line.
Punts, field goals and extra points will be executed without a defensive rush.
Coin toss rules are in effect for the second half.
“We’re looking to see how our kids compete in these situations,” Spavital said. “This is
about as close to game-like as we can get.”
The Tigers perhaps gave a hint of things to come in an impressive half-game against
Putnam City last week. BAHS scored twice and its defense shut out the Pirates, 14-0.
Broken Arrow’s new-look offense rolled up 181 yards on 24 snaps while Putnam City’s
offense had only 32 yards on 18 plays.
Quarterback Archie Bradley, who had been in camp only five days, was 5-of-7 passing for
68 yards – including a scoring strike to Levi Copelin – in the second quarter.
Bradley employed six different receivers with two completions to Todd Naftzger for 15 and
11 yards.
Senior Richie Fruechting accounted for 57 of BAHS’s 81 rushing yards and the Tiger
offense had only one turnover.
Putnam City had only one first down – coming on the last play – against an aggressive
Tiger defense, which surrendered only 8 yards on nine running plays.
While Spavital and his staff were pleased, they had a critical eye in film sessions.
“Yes, we did a lot of things very well,” Spavital said. “But, we saw a lot of mistakes and
breakdowns, too. Yet, those mistakes are very correctable.”
That first scrimmage capped another new-look for the Tigers after Spavital shifted
practice emphasis.
In a new approach, Broken Arrow will have intense workouts Monday and Tuesday and
begin tapering.
“It takes some adjusting when you do things differently,” Spavital said. “But, we seemed to
have fresher legs on Friday.”
BAHS opens its regular season Sept. 3 at Owasso.
BAHS plays Enid in half-game at Jenks
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:20 AM CDT
Broken Arrow High School coach Steve Spavital said it’s time to show, but not reveal all,
when the Tigers compete Friday at the Jenks Preview.
BAHS kept its schemes vanilla in last week’s half-game against Putnam City.
“You show a little bit more of what you’ve got this week,” Spavital said. “But you don’t want
opponents to know everything.”
If the Tigers hold true to their performance when they dominated Putnam City, BAHS fans
could be in for a treat.
The Tigers play Enid at 7 p.m. at Jenks High School’s Hunter Dwelley Stadium in the first
of three half-games.
Jenks and Edmond Santa Fe square off at 8:15 p.m.
After that, BAHS plays Sand Springs at 9:30 p.m. for a quarter.
Spavital, on the eve of his first season, is ready to test his team on a bigger stage.
Each half game will be game-like situations, with certain restrictions.
There won’t be kickoffs and each series begins on the offensive team’s 35 yard line.
Punts, field goals and extra points will be executed without a defensive rush.
Coin toss rules are in effect for the second half.
“We’re looking to see how our kids compete in these situations,” Spavital said. “This is
about as close to game-like as we can get.”
The Tigers perhaps gave a hint of things to come in an impressive half-game against
Putnam City last week. BAHS scored twice and its defense shut out the Pirates, 14-0.
Broken Arrow’s new-look offense rolled up 181 yards on 24 snaps while Putnam City’s
offense had only 32 yards on 18 plays.
Quarterback Archie Bradley, who had been in camp only five days, was 5-of-7 passing for
68 yards – including a scoring strike to Levi Copelin – in the second quarter.
Bradley employed six different receivers with two completions to Todd Naftzger for 15 and
11 yards.
Senior Richie Fruechting accounted for 57 of BAHS’s 81 rushing yards and the Tiger
offense had only one turnover.
Putnam City had only one first down – coming on the last play – against an aggressive
Tiger defense, which surrendered only 8 yards on nine running plays.
While Spavital and his staff were pleased, they had a critical eye in film sessions.
“Yes, we did a lot of things very well,” Spavital said. “But, we saw a lot of mistakes and
breakdowns, too. Yet, those mistakes are very correctable.”
That first scrimmage capped another new-look for the Tigers after Spavital shifted
practice emphasis.
In a new approach, Broken Arrow will have intense workouts Monday and Tuesday and
begin tapering.
“It takes some adjusting when you do things differently,” Spavital said. “But, we seemed to
have fresher legs on Friday.”
BAHS opens its regular season Sept. 3 at Owasso.
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Slow start, explosive finish
Tigers rout Enid, 28-7, in scrimmage
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, August 27, 2010 10:36 PM CDT
JENKS - Like a delayed fuse, Broken Arrow High School needed 12 minutes to ignite
Friday night at the Jenks Preview.
But, when it happened, the Tigers exploded big-time.
Scoring four touchdowns in the final dozen minutes, Broken Arrow overcame a sloppy
beginning and smothered Enid, 28-7, in a half-game at Hunter-Dwelley Stadium.
This was the final tune-up before BAHS opens the regular season Sept. 3 at Owasso.
In almost a repeat performance of the first scrimmage, the Tigers were anything but crisp
in the opening period.
Enid scored on its first possession and ravaged the Tiger defense for 159 yards on 21
snaps.
Broken Arrow's offense sputtered out of the gate. The Tigers ran only six plays and had
nine total yards in that 12 minutes.
The Tigers didn't have an answer for Enid tailback Jonathan Burton - who spent his early
grade school years in BA - and quarterback Alex Patterson, who was 5-of-7 passing for
48 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown pass, in the first quarter.
First year BAHS coach Steve Spavital didn't like the beginning but has seen a trend.
"We've had slow starts in spring ball and last week," Spavital said. "We can't keep doing
these things."
Before the Tigers even ran a play, they were penalized 10 yards on back-to-back illegal
motion flags.
"We want to be a no-negative offense," Spavital said. "And, we put ourselves in a hole
before we even got started."
During the 10-minute break, Spavital must have gotten his message across.
"We told them to start competing," Spavital said. "They did but we've got do that from the
beginning. It's focus, a matter of focus."
When the Tiger woke up, the lights went out on the Plainsmen.
Broken Arrow's defensive limited Enid to 44 yards and two first downs in the second
quarter.
Burton, who had 78 yards on 15 carries, had only 17 yards on five tries in the second
stanza while Patterson was 2-of-5 for 20 yards.
"They (Enid) were doing some things we hadn't prepared for," Spavital said. "Our kids had
to learn on the fly and really did a good job adjusting."
Meanwhile, the Tiger offense kicked into overdrive, scoring on all four possessions and
rolled up 285 of their 296 yards.
Quarterback Archie Bradley, in the second period, hit on 9-of-14 aerials for 193 yards
and two touchdowns.
The senior's first scoring strike was a 42-yarder to Todd Naftzger to cap a 65-yard, five
play blitz that tied the game at 7-7.
Bradley's 4-yard strike to tight end Zac Veatch highlighted a 95-yard, five play march on
BAHS's next possession.
Broken Arrow's running game produced touchdowns by tailback Dwain Kanyiki and Richie
Fruechting on successive possesions. The Tigers finished with 10 first downs after not
making a conversion in the first quarter.
Fruechting, a senior, had 92 of his 93 rushing yards in the second period, including a
dazzling 42-yard scamper that closed the scoring.
Seven different receivers were incorporated into the Broken Arrow attack. Brooke Boyer
(60 yards), Naftzger (45), Zack Mills (10), Veatch (14) and Levi Copelin (17) each had two
receptions.
BROKEN ARROW 28, ENID 0
Broken Arrow 0 28-28
Enid 7 0- 7
E - Mitchell Foote 29 pass from Alex Patterson (Joao Paula Maciel kick)
BA - Todd Naftzger 42 pass from Archie Bradley (Christian Harn kick)
BA - Zac Veatch 4 pass from Bradley (Harn kick)
BA - Dwain Kanyiki 1 run (Harn kick)
BA - Richie Fruechting 45 run (Harn kick)
Tigers rout Enid, 28-7, in scrimmage
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Friday, August 27, 2010 10:36 PM CDT
JENKS - Like a delayed fuse, Broken Arrow High School needed 12 minutes to ignite
Friday night at the Jenks Preview.
But, when it happened, the Tigers exploded big-time.
Scoring four touchdowns in the final dozen minutes, Broken Arrow overcame a sloppy
beginning and smothered Enid, 28-7, in a half-game at Hunter-Dwelley Stadium.
This was the final tune-up before BAHS opens the regular season Sept. 3 at Owasso.
In almost a repeat performance of the first scrimmage, the Tigers were anything but crisp
in the opening period.
Enid scored on its first possession and ravaged the Tiger defense for 159 yards on 21
snaps.
Broken Arrow's offense sputtered out of the gate. The Tigers ran only six plays and had
nine total yards in that 12 minutes.
The Tigers didn't have an answer for Enid tailback Jonathan Burton - who spent his early
grade school years in BA - and quarterback Alex Patterson, who was 5-of-7 passing for
48 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown pass, in the first quarter.
First year BAHS coach Steve Spavital didn't like the beginning but has seen a trend.
"We've had slow starts in spring ball and last week," Spavital said. "We can't keep doing
these things."
Before the Tigers even ran a play, they were penalized 10 yards on back-to-back illegal
motion flags.
"We want to be a no-negative offense," Spavital said. "And, we put ourselves in a hole
before we even got started."
During the 10-minute break, Spavital must have gotten his message across.
"We told them to start competing," Spavital said. "They did but we've got do that from the
beginning. It's focus, a matter of focus."
When the Tiger woke up, the lights went out on the Plainsmen.
Broken Arrow's defensive limited Enid to 44 yards and two first downs in the second
quarter.
Burton, who had 78 yards on 15 carries, had only 17 yards on five tries in the second
stanza while Patterson was 2-of-5 for 20 yards.
"They (Enid) were doing some things we hadn't prepared for," Spavital said. "Our kids had
to learn on the fly and really did a good job adjusting."
Meanwhile, the Tiger offense kicked into overdrive, scoring on all four possessions and
rolled up 285 of their 296 yards.
Quarterback Archie Bradley, in the second period, hit on 9-of-14 aerials for 193 yards
and two touchdowns.
The senior's first scoring strike was a 42-yarder to Todd Naftzger to cap a 65-yard, five
play blitz that tied the game at 7-7.
Bradley's 4-yard strike to tight end Zac Veatch highlighted a 95-yard, five play march on
BAHS's next possession.
Broken Arrow's running game produced touchdowns by tailback Dwain Kanyiki and Richie
Fruechting on successive possesions. The Tigers finished with 10 first downs after not
making a conversion in the first quarter.
Fruechting, a senior, had 92 of his 93 rushing yards in the second period, including a
dazzling 42-yard scamper that closed the scoring.
Seven different receivers were incorporated into the Broken Arrow attack. Brooke Boyer
(60 yards), Naftzger (45), Zack Mills (10), Veatch (14) and Levi Copelin (17) each had two
receptions.
BROKEN ARROW 28, ENID 0
Broken Arrow 0 28-28
Enid 7 0- 7
E - Mitchell Foote 29 pass from Alex Patterson (Joao Paula Maciel kick)
BA - Todd Naftzger 42 pass from Archie Bradley (Christian Harn kick)
BA - Zac Veatch 4 pass from Bradley (Harn kick)
BA - Dwain Kanyiki 1 run (Harn kick)
BA - Richie Fruechting 45 run (Harn kick)
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Tiger football opens Friday
Spav debut Friday at Owasso
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 9:01 AM CDT
It’s been a long time coming for Steve Spavital.
Friday night’s football season opener – this week,
for that matter – for Broken Arrow High School
“is something special,” Spavital said.
When the No. 3-ranked Tigers kickoff at Owasso
at 7:30 p.m. in a non-district game, it will be
Spavital’s first as the BAHS coach.
A win over the Rams – the ultimate goal – would
be icing on the cake for Spavital, who spent the
last four years as Ron Lancaster’s understudy.
“What makes its special is sharing it with the kids,
the coaches and the BA fan base,” Spavital said.
“All the way around, it will be something I will
remember.”
For the past three years, Spavital was assistant
head coach under Ron Lancaster. Now, it’s
Spavital turn to put his stamp on the Tiger
program.
There couldn’t be a better way than a road
victory against Owasso.
Though the Rams didn’t even crack a local
preseason top-10 poll, Spavital said Owasso is
a “top-5 team.”
“They kept us busy last weekend trying to figure
what they are going to do,” Spavital said. “We’ve
got to figure out how to stop a real good offense.”
Owasso’s defense, meanwhile, will have to corral Broken Arrow’s uptempo offense, which
had some highlight reel plays in the two preseason scrimmages.
“Coaches on both sides are wondering what the other is going to do,” Spavital said.
“Trying to figure it out is part of coaching.”
Perhaps a greater concern for the BAHS staff is getting the Tigers to make faster starts.
In the two preseason scrimmages, and dating back to spring drills, the Tigers were
sluggish coming out of the gates.
Against Enid last Friday in the Jenks Preview, the Tigers had only 9 yards offense, no first
downs and no points in the first quarter.
Though BAHS scored 28 points and finished with 10 first downs and 296 yards, there’s
reason for worry.
“We can’t have these slow starts,” Spavital said. “Owasso and the other good teams will
make us pay.”
Broken Arrow’s defense surrendered 225 yards to Putnam City and the Plainsmen in the
preseason tune-ups.
Against Enid, the Tiger defense was shredded for 159 yards and a touchdown in the first
quarter alone. In the final 12 minutes, the Plainsmen had only 44 yards and were
shutdown.
With the calendar indicating it’s the season, Spavital is in agreement.
“It’s time for a game and the kids are very ready for something like this,” Spavital said.
“There’s come a point when you need to play a game and that time is now for us.”
— — —
BROKEN ARROW at OWASSO
When: Friday, Sept. 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Owasso High School
Admission: $7 adults, $5 students.
Gates Open: 6 p.m.
Records: Season opener for both.
Rankings: (Preseason) Broken Arrow No. 3; Owasso unranked.
At Stake: Non-district game.
Coaches: Steve Spavital of Broken Arrow; Bill Patterson of Owasso.
Mascots: Broken Arrow Tigers; Owasso Rams.
Series: BA leads, 19-7-1, and has won the last three.
Last Meeting: Broken Arrow’s defense held Owasso to zero yards in the Tigers’ 28-0
victory at Owasso in the second week of the 2009 season.
Tigers on Radio: KOCD (fm 103.7) carries BAHS football with the pregame show at 7 p.m.
Steve Scott does play-by-play and Bo Belcher commentary.
Looking Ahead: Broken Arrow travels to Tulsa Washington Sept. 8 and has its home
opener Sept. 15 against Union.
Spav debut Friday at Owasso
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 9:01 AM CDT
It’s been a long time coming for Steve Spavital.
Friday night’s football season opener – this week,
for that matter – for Broken Arrow High School
“is something special,” Spavital said.
When the No. 3-ranked Tigers kickoff at Owasso
at 7:30 p.m. in a non-district game, it will be
Spavital’s first as the BAHS coach.
A win over the Rams – the ultimate goal – would
be icing on the cake for Spavital, who spent the
last four years as Ron Lancaster’s understudy.
“What makes its special is sharing it with the kids,
the coaches and the BA fan base,” Spavital said.
“All the way around, it will be something I will
remember.”
For the past three years, Spavital was assistant
head coach under Ron Lancaster. Now, it’s
Spavital turn to put his stamp on the Tiger
program.
There couldn’t be a better way than a road
victory against Owasso.
Though the Rams didn’t even crack a local
preseason top-10 poll, Spavital said Owasso is
a “top-5 team.”
“They kept us busy last weekend trying to figure
what they are going to do,” Spavital said. “We’ve
got to figure out how to stop a real good offense.”
Owasso’s defense, meanwhile, will have to corral Broken Arrow’s uptempo offense, which
had some highlight reel plays in the two preseason scrimmages.
“Coaches on both sides are wondering what the other is going to do,” Spavital said.
“Trying to figure it out is part of coaching.”
Perhaps a greater concern for the BAHS staff is getting the Tigers to make faster starts.
In the two preseason scrimmages, and dating back to spring drills, the Tigers were
sluggish coming out of the gates.
Against Enid last Friday in the Jenks Preview, the Tigers had only 9 yards offense, no first
downs and no points in the first quarter.
Though BAHS scored 28 points and finished with 10 first downs and 296 yards, there’s
reason for worry.
“We can’t have these slow starts,” Spavital said. “Owasso and the other good teams will
make us pay.”
Broken Arrow’s defense surrendered 225 yards to Putnam City and the Plainsmen in the
preseason tune-ups.
Against Enid, the Tiger defense was shredded for 159 yards and a touchdown in the first
quarter alone. In the final 12 minutes, the Plainsmen had only 44 yards and were
shutdown.
With the calendar indicating it’s the season, Spavital is in agreement.
“It’s time for a game and the kids are very ready for something like this,” Spavital said.
“There’s come a point when you need to play a game and that time is now for us.”
— — —
BROKEN ARROW at OWASSO
When: Friday, Sept. 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Owasso High School
Admission: $7 adults, $5 students.
Gates Open: 6 p.m.
Records: Season opener for both.
Rankings: (Preseason) Broken Arrow No. 3; Owasso unranked.
At Stake: Non-district game.
Coaches: Steve Spavital of Broken Arrow; Bill Patterson of Owasso.
Mascots: Broken Arrow Tigers; Owasso Rams.
Series: BA leads, 19-7-1, and has won the last three.
Last Meeting: Broken Arrow’s defense held Owasso to zero yards in the Tigers’ 28-0
victory at Owasso in the second week of the 2009 season.
Tigers on Radio: KOCD (fm 103.7) carries BAHS football with the pregame show at 7 p.m.
Steve Scott does play-by-play and Bo Belcher commentary.
Looking Ahead: Broken Arrow travels to Tulsa Washington Sept. 8 and has its home
opener Sept. 15 against Union.
DEBUT TIME — Steve Spavital's first
game as Broken Arrow High School
football coach is Friday at 7:30 p.m.
when the Tigers travel to Owasso.
DUANE WHITSETT/JENKS JOURNAL
game as Broken Arrow High School
football coach is Friday at 7:30 p.m.
when the Tigers travel to Owasso.
DUANE WHITSETT/JENKS JOURNAL
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