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Longtime Carl Albert swim coach Josh Norman is on to a new role.
Edmond North has announced the hiring of Norman as the program's next head swim coach.
Norman arrives after helping orchestrate a historic run at Carl Albert.
Under his leadership, the Titans became the first Class 5A program in Oklahoma history to sweep both the boys and girls state swimming championships in the same season this spring. Carl Albert’s boys team also secured its third consecutive state title.
Norman competed collegiately at Oklahoma Baptist University before joining his father, Kirk, on Carl Albert’s coaching staff. Following Kirk’s retirement in 2022, Josh took over the program and guided the Titans to four combined state championships across four seasons.
He now joins a Huskies program which has won recent 6A boys and girls titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
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McGuinness announced the hiring of former Shawnee coach Chad Johnson as its next boys basketball coach Thursday.
Johnson steps into the role after Jake Brown resigned earlier this spring following six seasons at McGuinness. Brown compiled a 96-71 record during his tenure while guiding the Irish to state tournament appearances in both Class 4A and 5A.
Johnson brings a variety of experience to McGuinness.
Johnson starred at Edmond Santa Fe High School before graduating in 2011 and continuing his playing career at Lipscomb University.
He spent two seasons as a player development coach with the Dallas Mavericks before returning to Oklahoma for assistant coaching stops at Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma Christian over a six-year stretch.
"Incredibly blessed to be a part of the Bishop McGuinness community," Johnson said in a post to X. "The rich tradition and history of the program make this opportunity truly special. Excited to serve, lead, and compete alongside a community that values excellence both on and off the court."
The Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association released its 2026 All-State rosters last week.
There will be three games on June 7 at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid.
The middle game will be first at noon before the large school matchup at 2:30 p.m. and the small school game at 5 p.m.
Here are the rosters and coaches.
Head coach: Joe Patterson, Mustang
P: Mason Avery, Carl Albert; Gentry Hoke, Yukon; Kaden Longman, Newcastle; C: Reid Smith, Piedmont; Wyatt Williamson, Mustang; 1B: Jayce Ramirez, Duncan; INF: Maverick Gardner, Moore; Brady Morgeson, Edmond Santa Fe; Weston Randolph, Noble; OF: Jordan Hawkins, Carl Albert; Josiah Kemp, Choctaw; Nate Sutton, Mustang; DH: Tyler Frazier, Newcastle; UTILITY: Cooper Kardokus, Edmond Memorial
Head coach: Andrew McGuire, Deer Creek
P: Mack Conroy, Tulsa Kelley; Jax Gibson, Broken Arrow; Ethan Evans, Stillwater; C: Ryan Hubble, Deer Creek; Tyler Osgood, Claremore; 1B: Jackson Turney, Bixby; INF: Kalon Covey, Ponca City; Cutter Girdner, Tahlequah; Gavin Roberts, Pryor; OF: Brysen Donnell, Sapulpa; Graham Knight, Bixby; Kooper Ranallo, Owasso; DH: Dan Harrington, Pryor; UTILITY: Talon Rush, Collinsville
Head coach: John Morgan, Marlow
P: Owen Andrews, Washington; Will Grayson, Mount St. Mary; Parker Hayes, Mount St. Mary; C: Luke DeBusk, Jones; Jaxon McArthur, Elk City; 1B: Hunter Watson, Tuttle; INF: Liam Keltner, Washington; Hudson Morgan, Marlow; Tatum Quinn, Lone Grove; OF: Camden Hall, Blanchard; Jett McCoy, Tuttle; Ritson Meyer, Elgin; DH: Hudson Able, Oklahoma Christian School; UTILITY: Gage Coppenbarger, Davis
Head coach: Curtis Wartchow, Sallisaw
P: Boston Acosta, Verdigris; Trace Harvel, Skiatook; Preston Welch, Byng; C: Brock Boyles, Ada; Landon Roach, Oologah; 1B: Jace Plumb, North Rock Creek; INF: Callen Duncan, Rejoice Christian; Luke Pack, Sallisaw; Zane Sander, Silo; OF: Ian Malicott, Berryhill; McGuire West, Verdigris; Ryan Wilson, Adair; DH: Matt Williams, Metro Christian; UTILITY: Bradee Rutherford, Grove
Coaches: Scott Baugh, Fairview; Bryan Holt, Arapaho-Butler
P: Brody Nichols, Cashion; Jackson Riley, Amber-Pocasset; Aiden Williams, Union City; C: Kingston Arnold, Calumet; Kaden Barnett, Dibble; 1B: Rylan Moore, Arapaho-Butler; INF: Luke Hill, Okarche; Easton Roby, Okarche; Kyle Yowell, Cashion; OF: Jake Beutler, Canute; Teague Farris, Canute; Kaleb Thiessen, Calumet; DH: Isaiah Sherer, Christian Heritage; UTILITY: Cruz Gillespie, Oklahoma Christian Academy
Coaches: Dillon Atkinson, Latta; Mark Knoten, Ketchum
P: Kaden Neill, Colbert; Ryder Perry, Latta; Xadin Watts, Rattan; C: Landon Fortner, Latta; Braelin Lewis, Dewar; 1B: Nic Tolbert, Oktaha; INF: Logan Bumgarner, Calera; Kason Hull, Tushka; Nolan Stewart, Stuart; OF: Kaden Dean, Preston; Dayton Forsythe, Dale; Jaxson Gregory, Tushka; DH: Johnathan Wilson, Dewar; UTILITY: Hunter McElhannon, Preston; Injured All-Staters: Jayden Byars, Wister; Brody Guest, Wright City; Sebastian Nash, Battiest
Former Carl Albert assistant Paxton Kilby has been hired as the next head boys basketball coach at Jones
Kilby replaces former Longhorns coach John White, who led Jones to a 12-17 record during his lone season at the helm.
The hire brings a veteran presence to Jones with Kilby owning head coaching experience at Shawnee, Latta, Sasakwa and Earlsboro.
Kilby recently helped guide Carl Albert to a 5A state runner-up finish in 2026 after joining the Titans’ staff this past season. Before that, he was part of Dale’s 2025 2A state championship staff.
"It’s no secret what a special place Jones is," Kilby said in a post to Facebook. "It’s clear that the community rallies around its school, its students, and its programs. I am thrilled for my family & I to be joining such a great community and school. It’s also no secret that we have some outstanding students & young men in our program. Those young men are who this is really all about. I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running."
The Oklahoma Coaches Association has announced its 2026 All-State tennis rosters.
The All-State matches are set for 5:30 p.m. July 28 at Edmond Center Court.
Tecumseh’s Jennifer McKnight was named the East coach, while Edmond Memorial’s Leslie Futrell is set to lead the West.
Here are the rosters.
West: Carl Amaya, McGuinness; Quinn Brewer, Elk City; Reeve Corbin, Yukon; JP Dillon, Crossings Christian; Isaac Green, Pauls Valley; Eli Lemley, Edmond Memorial; Steven Morrison, Edmond Memorial; TJ Shanahan, McGuinness; Sumner Shapard; Charlie Zeiders, Heritage Hall;
East: Matthew Anderson, Ada; Adolfo Andrade, Tulsa Union; Tej Beniwal, Jenks; Krishna Bhadrirajiu, Jenks; Alex Dosev, Stillwater; Christian Huntley, Metro Christian; Cole Patterson, Riverfield; Dutch Prather, Bishop Kelley; Quinn Stevenson, Riverfield; Hayden Ware, Byng;
West: Abigail Ankrom, Yulon; Lydia Blackwell, Yukon; Lily Bryant, Carl Albert; Audrey Crooks, Oklahoma Christian School; Tokara Henderson, Heritage Hall; Kate Lovelace, Crossings Christian; Reagan Miller, Oklahoma Bible; Emory Munson, Edmond Memorial; Lainey Ruff, Edmond Memorial; Bailey Rusche, Carl Albert;
East: Kennedy Alexander, Tulsa Union; Avery Avant, Bixby; Maya Barki, Tulsa Booker T. Washington; Lily Clark, Riverfield; Taylor Cook, Ada; Caelie Cox, Bixby; Kathy Liu, Stillwater; Brityn Waller, Ada; London Walker, Broken Arrow; Laila Wong, Bishop Kelley;
Jordan Davis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jordan? He can be reached at [email protected] or on X/Twitter at @thejordancdavis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Jordan’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com
Nick Sardis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Nick? He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nicksardis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Nick's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Edmond North swimming hires Carl Albert's Josh Norman as head coach
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Edmond North has announced the hiring of Norman as the program's next head swim coach.
Norman arrives after helping orchestrate a historic run at Carl Albert.
Under his leadership, the Titans became the first Class 5A program in Oklahoma history to sweep both the boys and girls state swimming championships in the same season this spring. Carl Albert’s boys team also secured its third consecutive state title.
Norman competed collegiately at Oklahoma Baptist University before joining his father, Kirk, on Carl Albert’s coaching staff. Following Kirk’s retirement in 2022, Josh took over the program and guided the Titans to four combined state championships across four seasons.
He now joins a Huskies program which has won recent 6A boys and girls titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
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Former Shawnee coach Chad Johnson hired at McGuinness
McGuinness announced the hiring of former Shawnee coach Chad Johnson as its next boys basketball coach Thursday.
Johnson steps into the role after Jake Brown resigned earlier this spring following six seasons at McGuinness. Brown compiled a 96-71 record during his tenure while guiding the Irish to state tournament appearances in both Class 4A and 5A.
Johnson brings a variety of experience to McGuinness.
Johnson starred at Edmond Santa Fe High School before graduating in 2011 and continuing his playing career at Lipscomb University.
He spent two seasons as a player development coach with the Dallas Mavericks before returning to Oklahoma for assistant coaching stops at Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma Christian over a six-year stretch.
"Incredibly blessed to be a part of the Bishop McGuinness community," Johnson said in a post to X. "The rich tradition and history of the program make this opportunity truly special. Excited to serve, lead, and compete alongside a community that values excellence both on and off the court."
Welcome to the Irish, Coach Chad Johnson!#IrishPridepic.twitter.com/IBsEfpzZnP
— Bishop McGuinness Boys Basketball (@BMCHSHoops) May 21, 2026
OBCA All-State rosters set
The Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association released its 2026 All-State rosters last week.
There will be three games on June 7 at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid.
The middle game will be first at noon before the large school matchup at 2:30 p.m. and the small school game at 5 p.m.
Here are the rosters and coaches.
Large West
Head coach: Joe Patterson, Mustang
P: Mason Avery, Carl Albert; Gentry Hoke, Yukon; Kaden Longman, Newcastle; C: Reid Smith, Piedmont; Wyatt Williamson, Mustang; 1B: Jayce Ramirez, Duncan; INF: Maverick Gardner, Moore; Brady Morgeson, Edmond Santa Fe; Weston Randolph, Noble; OF: Jordan Hawkins, Carl Albert; Josiah Kemp, Choctaw; Nate Sutton, Mustang; DH: Tyler Frazier, Newcastle; UTILITY: Cooper Kardokus, Edmond Memorial
Large East
Head coach: Andrew McGuire, Deer Creek
P: Mack Conroy, Tulsa Kelley; Jax Gibson, Broken Arrow; Ethan Evans, Stillwater; C: Ryan Hubble, Deer Creek; Tyler Osgood, Claremore; 1B: Jackson Turney, Bixby; INF: Kalon Covey, Ponca City; Cutter Girdner, Tahlequah; Gavin Roberts, Pryor; OF: Brysen Donnell, Sapulpa; Graham Knight, Bixby; Kooper Ranallo, Owasso; DH: Dan Harrington, Pryor; UTILITY: Talon Rush, Collinsville
Middle West
Head coach: John Morgan, Marlow
P: Owen Andrews, Washington; Will Grayson, Mount St. Mary; Parker Hayes, Mount St. Mary; C: Luke DeBusk, Jones; Jaxon McArthur, Elk City; 1B: Hunter Watson, Tuttle; INF: Liam Keltner, Washington; Hudson Morgan, Marlow; Tatum Quinn, Lone Grove; OF: Camden Hall, Blanchard; Jett McCoy, Tuttle; Ritson Meyer, Elgin; DH: Hudson Able, Oklahoma Christian School; UTILITY: Gage Coppenbarger, Davis
Middle East
Head coach: Curtis Wartchow, Sallisaw
P: Boston Acosta, Verdigris; Trace Harvel, Skiatook; Preston Welch, Byng; C: Brock Boyles, Ada; Landon Roach, Oologah; 1B: Jace Plumb, North Rock Creek; INF: Callen Duncan, Rejoice Christian; Luke Pack, Sallisaw; Zane Sander, Silo; OF: Ian Malicott, Berryhill; McGuire West, Verdigris; Ryan Wilson, Adair; DH: Matt Williams, Metro Christian; UTILITY: Bradee Rutherford, Grove
Small West
Coaches: Scott Baugh, Fairview; Bryan Holt, Arapaho-Butler
P: Brody Nichols, Cashion; Jackson Riley, Amber-Pocasset; Aiden Williams, Union City; C: Kingston Arnold, Calumet; Kaden Barnett, Dibble; 1B: Rylan Moore, Arapaho-Butler; INF: Luke Hill, Okarche; Easton Roby, Okarche; Kyle Yowell, Cashion; OF: Jake Beutler, Canute; Teague Farris, Canute; Kaleb Thiessen, Calumet; DH: Isaiah Sherer, Christian Heritage; UTILITY: Cruz Gillespie, Oklahoma Christian Academy
Small East
Coaches: Dillon Atkinson, Latta; Mark Knoten, Ketchum
P: Kaden Neill, Colbert; Ryder Perry, Latta; Xadin Watts, Rattan; C: Landon Fortner, Latta; Braelin Lewis, Dewar; 1B: Nic Tolbert, Oktaha; INF: Logan Bumgarner, Calera; Kason Hull, Tushka; Nolan Stewart, Stuart; OF: Kaden Dean, Preston; Dayton Forsythe, Dale; Jaxson Gregory, Tushka; DH: Johnathan Wilson, Dewar; UTILITY: Hunter McElhannon, Preston; Injured All-Staters: Jayden Byars, Wister; Brody Guest, Wright City; Sebastian Nash, Battiest
Paxton Kilby to coach at Jones
Former Carl Albert assistant Paxton Kilby has been hired as the next head boys basketball coach at Jones
Kilby replaces former Longhorns coach John White, who led Jones to a 12-17 record during his lone season at the helm.
The hire brings a veteran presence to Jones with Kilby owning head coaching experience at Shawnee, Latta, Sasakwa and Earlsboro.
Kilby recently helped guide Carl Albert to a 5A state runner-up finish in 2026 after joining the Titans’ staff this past season. Before that, he was part of Dale’s 2025 2A state championship staff.
"It’s no secret what a special place Jones is," Kilby said in a post to Facebook. "It’s clear that the community rallies around its school, its students, and its programs. I am thrilled for my family & I to be joining such a great community and school. It’s also no secret that we have some outstanding students & young men in our program. Those young men are who this is really all about. I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running."
OCA releases 2026 All-State tennis teams
The Oklahoma Coaches Association has announced its 2026 All-State tennis rosters.
The All-State matches are set for 5:30 p.m. July 28 at Edmond Center Court.
Tecumseh’s Jennifer McKnight was named the East coach, while Edmond Memorial’s Leslie Futrell is set to lead the West.
Here are the rosters.
2026 OCA boys tennis All-State rosters
West: Carl Amaya, McGuinness; Quinn Brewer, Elk City; Reeve Corbin, Yukon; JP Dillon, Crossings Christian; Isaac Green, Pauls Valley; Eli Lemley, Edmond Memorial; Steven Morrison, Edmond Memorial; TJ Shanahan, McGuinness; Sumner Shapard; Charlie Zeiders, Heritage Hall;
East: Matthew Anderson, Ada; Adolfo Andrade, Tulsa Union; Tej Beniwal, Jenks; Krishna Bhadrirajiu, Jenks; Alex Dosev, Stillwater; Christian Huntley, Metro Christian; Cole Patterson, Riverfield; Dutch Prather, Bishop Kelley; Quinn Stevenson, Riverfield; Hayden Ware, Byng;
2026 OCA girls tennis All-State rosters
West: Abigail Ankrom, Yulon; Lydia Blackwell, Yukon; Lily Bryant, Carl Albert; Audrey Crooks, Oklahoma Christian School; Tokara Henderson, Heritage Hall; Kate Lovelace, Crossings Christian; Reagan Miller, Oklahoma Bible; Emory Munson, Edmond Memorial; Lainey Ruff, Edmond Memorial; Bailey Rusche, Carl Albert;
East: Kennedy Alexander, Tulsa Union; Avery Avant, Bixby; Maya Barki, Tulsa Booker T. Washington; Lily Clark, Riverfield; Taylor Cook, Ada; Caelie Cox, Bixby; Kathy Liu, Stillwater; Brityn Waller, Ada; London Walker, Broken Arrow; Laila Wong, Bishop Kelley;
Jordan Davis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jordan? He can be reached at [email protected] or on X/Twitter at @thejordancdavis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Jordan’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com
Nick Sardis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Nick? He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nicksardis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Nick's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Edmond North swimming hires Carl Albert's Josh Norman as head coach
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