Who had the best performances at 2024 Oklahoma high school spring sports championships?

The 2023-24 Oklahoma high school sports year has come to an end.

The spring sports championships recently wrapped up, and The Oklahoman's Jordan Davis, Hallie Hart and Nick Sardis were at various events throughout the state the last couple weeks.

Here are some athletes, teams and moments that stood out to them.

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Most impressive individual performance you witnessed

Jordan Davis: Amber-Pocasset senior Hayden Brown stood out above all with his performance in the Class A state championship game against Tushka. Brown made a statement in his three at-bats, with each hit scoring five of their seven runs. His 3-for-3 performance at the plate helped lift the Panthers to their first-ever Class A state championship.

Hallie Hart: Classen SAS senior Sofia Acuña capped her high school career with her third straight state title in girls tennis. The most impressive part? She went undefeated in each of those seasons. Acuña won every set in her four state tournament matches this year, claiming a 6-1, 6-1 win against Natalie Gillett of Tulsa Holland Hall in the finals. After covering Acuña’s state championship match last year, it was awesome to see her repeat the achievement in a higher classification as family members and friends surrounded her.

Nick Sardis: Carl Albert junior Trystan Haynes had some great performances at the Class 5A state track and field meet at Western Heights. Haynes, who committed to OU football last week, helped Carl Albert break the Class 5A state meet record in the 4x200-meter relay Friday as the Titans finished in 1 minute, 26.60 seconds. On Saturday, Haynes won the 400 in 47.24 and claimed titles in the 4x100 (41.51) and 4x400 (3:19.06). His role was key in Carl Albert capturing its fourth track championship.

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Best team you saw

Jordan Davis: The Carl Albert baseball program once again dominated the Class 5A state tournament, as it has done in the past few years. The Titans outperformed themselves in each game throughout the tournament. Their pitching staff of Oklahoma State signee Kash Ferris, Mason Avery, Sammy Gonzalez and Declan Murphy stood tall against the elite batters. But it wasn't just the team's collective effort that led to success. Individual players like Hutch Russell, Easton Perkins, Easton Harless and Mister Randle also left their marks throughout the weekend with a flurry of hits.

Hallie Hart: Washington baseball. Washington entered the state tournament with tremendous energy, needing only five innings for an 11-1 run-rule victory against Silo in the quarterfinals. Then Washington went on to three-peat as the Class 3A state champion. Instead of building a team around one or two stars, the Warriors had a complete lineup of standout guys who fed off one another. Tristin Babbitt and Marlon Moore anchored Washington on the mound, while hitters like Dax McCaskill and Kade Norman fueled the offense.

Nick Sardis: The Mustang girls track squad was impressive at the Class 6A state track and field meet at Western Heights last week and won its first title in program history. The Broncos finished with 122.21 points as they placed ahead of Jenks, which had 99, and had three girls who claimed individual titles — Jordan Atkinson (100 and 200), Emily Cloutier (pole vault) and Kassidi Watkins (long jump). Cloutier set the state record in the pole vault at regionals and Watkins broke the Class 6A state meet record in the long jump, and Mustang truly made great strides in Shannon Atkinson’s first year as its head coach.

Best game you saw

Jordan Davis: The Class 5A slowpitch state championship game between Tecumseh and Washington was a game for the ages. Tecumseh entered the bottom of the fifth inning trailing by three runs before kicking into high gear en route to a comeback victory. The Savages erupted to score six runs in the sixth inning, with junior shortstop Katie Overstreet spearheading the much-needed spark during that stretch. She hit two home runs on the day while bringing in two more runs after being walked.

Hallie Hart: The Class 3A boys soccer state finals featured two spectacular programs in Crooked Oak and Casady, and they delivered a high-quality match. The opponents exchanged momentum on the way to sudden-death overtime, and Eddy Parra netted the golden goal off a cross from Heztli Rodriguez, sending the Cyclones into a frenzy of celebration. Parra’s hero moment was especially memorable because he moved from midfielder to forward in overtime, stepping out of his usual position to seal Casady's 2-1 win.

Nick Sardis: Preston and Wister had a close battle in the Class 2A state baseball quarterfinals in Shawnee. Hunter McElhannon won it for Preston as he hit an infield single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring Kellen Dean and sealing a 4-3 victory. Preston trailed 3-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth but scored three runs in the frame to tie it, and McElhannon — just a sophomore — ended up being the hero with the walkoff.

Most underrated athlete you saw

Jordan Davis: Westmoore third baseman Caleb Rey played an immense role in the Jaguars' first state championship win in 30 years. While he wasn’t the most flashy, his efforts helped get the job done. He earned his older brother Erick’s “Regional Rey” moniker with his play over the weekend, batting .500 at the plate with five RBIs to help push Westmoore.

Hallie Hart: Julia McBride of Edmond North girls soccer. While Rylee McLanahan is the Huskies’ big-name phenom, McBride is emerging as an underrated star. The junior midfielder scored both of the Huskies’ goals to send Edmond North past Norman North, 2-1, in the state finals.

Nick Sardis: Tulsa Cascia Hall freshman golfer Coleman Sides made a statement in the first state tournament of his high school career. He beat Heritage Hall’s Ben Lathrop in a playoff for the Class 5A individual title and also helped Cascia Hall win the team championship at Winter Creek Golf & Country Club in Blanchard.

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Best fan support

Jordan Davis: The Class B state baseball tournament at Shawnee. The fanbases of the two championship teams in the state title united in their love for the sport and packed out the stands each game. Calumet’s crowd was the loudest crowd I’ve seen in all the spring sports we cover. Their noisy bells, whistles and air horns could be heard blocks away in Shawnee, creating a sense of togetherness. Regarding crowd size, Fort Cobb-Broxton came out in waves and filled nearly every inch of the bleacher area, standing and sitting to show their support of the Mustangs.

Hallie Hart: Loyal fans stayed at OKC Tennis Center past midnight to wait for the Saturday girls tennis championship ceremonies. Spring storms and a mishap with the outdoor lights led to delays, but spectators stayed around, packing the stands when it was time for athletes to receive their medals. From adults ordering pizza to kids running around the tennis complex, fans made the most of the situation, bringing energy through the late hours while tennis center staff members worked hard to keep the event running.

Nick Sardis: The Class 2A state baseball quarterfinals at Shawnee High School had a great atmosphere. Although there were two weather delays, fans from all the teams packed the stands and created a special environment, and Shawnee did a great job hosting the event.

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