Bartlesville Area Editor’s Choice Offense & Defense – Presented by Skyway Honda

QB – Canyon Hindman 6-0, 175, Sr. Pawhuska Huskies

As a junior Hindman threw for 2,688 yards and showed he can be the guy to lead the Huskies. Hindman makes good decisions with the ball and has good instincts that help him in the pocket. He is expected to have a big senior season.

Honorable Mention: Treaver Emberson-Nowata Ironmen, Kane Foreman 6-3, 225, Jr. Copan Hornets, Maverick Lanphear-Barnsdall Panthers

RB – Weston O’Rourke 5-10, 170, Jr. Copan Hornets

O’Rourke enjoyed a huge sophomore season rushing for 1,279 yards and 15 TDs, while adding 254 yards receiving with three touchdowns. O’Rourke has put in the work this offseason to elevate his game and be one of the top running backs in his class.

Honorable Mention: Evan Propper-Dewey Bulldoggers, Benjamin Zamora-Wesleyan Christian, Teegan Caron-Copan Hornets

WR – Lane Kyler 6-4, 190, Sr. Pawhuska Huskies

With a next-level type body, Kyler has turned some heads with his play on the field. Last season he accounted for more than 900 yards receiving and is one of the go-to targets in the Huskie offense.

Honorable Mention: Keyshawn Verner-Nowata Ironmen, Seth Perkins-Caney Valley Trojans, Braden Byers-Barnsdall Panthers, Cadyn Artherton-Dewey Bulldoggers

OL – Jerome Jackson 6-1, 225, Sr. Nowata Ironmen

A two-way starter for Nowata, Jackson works extremely hard at his craft despite not getting the recognition he deserves. His strength and explosiveness give him an advantage over most of the opponents he faces.

Honorable Mention: John Torres-Bartlesville Bruins, Bradshaw Jones-Caney Valley Trojans, Lucas Wilson-Bartlesville Bruins

DL – Jaydin Shaw 6-4, 250, Sr. Pawhuska Huskies

A monster on the defensive line, Shaw recorded 62 tackles with four sacks last season, but one stat not recorded is how many double teams he faced during the season. Shaw also starts on the offensive line for Pawhuska.

Honorable Mention: Avery Hitchings-Bartlesville Bruins, Zander Week-Wesleyan Christian, Henry Easley-Barnsdall Panthers

LB – Shooter Brewington 5-11, 175, Jr. Copan Hornets

One of the top linebackers in the class, Brewington recorded 127 tackles last season and his stock as a next level type player is rising. Brewington will also see time at wide receiver on the offense, showing his speed and hands.

Honorable Mention: Vann Wildcat-Pawhuska Huskies, Lincoln Gott-Barnsdall Panthers, Mason Manley-Bartlesville Bruins

DB – Chase Eaves 5-10, 180, Sr. Bartlesville Bruins

Eaves has led the Bruins in tackles the last two seasons. During that time, he has played safety and outside linebacker. This season Eaves role on the team will be expanded to include more time at wide receiver.

Honorable Mention: Ethan Brown-Caney Valley Trojans, Easton Davis-Dewey Bulldoggers, Karson Woodworth-Copan Hornets