Here’s an in-depth look at The Oklahoman’s 111th All-State football first-team defense and special teams selections.
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The Oklahoman’s 111th All-State football team: First-team defense
Del City’s LaDainian Fields is pictured in Downtown Oklahoma City, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
Defensive Player of the Year: LaDainian Fields, Del City
Senior defensive back
Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 170
College choice: Signed with Oklahoma State
In one season at Del City, Fields boosted his team in multiple ways. Fields, who arrived from Southeast, totaled seven interceptions, four defensive touchdowns and 75 tackles as the Eagles reached the state title game for the first time since 1976. He was also Del City’s primary receiver, recording 1,450 yards and 22 touchdowns on 72 catches. Additionally, Fields returned three punts for touchdowns.
Hudson Ball, Jenks
Junior defensive lineman
Ht./Wt.: 6-2, 235
A disruptive presence on Jenks’ defensive line, Ball totaled 89 tackles as the Trojans advanced to the Class 6A-I state championship game. He recorded 14 sacks and 13 tackles for loss.
Justin Kirk, Bixby
Senior defensive lineman
Ht./Wt.: 5-11, 240
College choice: Undecided
Kirk anchored the Spartans’ defensive line on the way to their second straight state championship since moving up to Class 6A-I. As Bixby’s starting nose guard, Kirk provided 48 tackles and 11 sacks.
Guthrie’s Eli Moroney brings down Tuttle’s Brady McAdoo during a high school football game between Guthrie and Tuttle in Guthrie, Okla., Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
Eli Moroney, Guthrie
Senior defensive lineman
Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 215
College choice: Undecided
Moroney set the tone for a stout Guthrie defense that shut out seven opponents. He totaled 80 tackles, 19 sacks and an interception as the Bluejays finished…
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Publish date : 2024-01-14 13:02:10
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