The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has appointed 15 members to a new rules committee. This committee will meet monthly to review and propose changes to existing rules.
Key points
OSSAA created a new rules committee with 15 members
Committee will meet monthly from May to December
Purpose is to analyze and propose changes to existing rules
Changes require approval from OSSAA Board of Directors
Member schools can pass changes by a simple majority vote
Washington fans cheer during the Class 3A girls state high school championship basketball game between Washington and Adair at OG&E Coliseum Oklahoma City, Okla., Saturday March 14, 2026.
Q&A
Who are the members of the new OSSAA rules committee?
The OSSAA has named 15 individuals to its new rules committee, though their names are not specified in the excerpt.
What is the purpose of the OSSAA rules committee?
The committee's purpose is to review the OSSAA's 24 rules and propose changes to the OSSAA Board of Directors.
How often will the OSSAA rules committee meet?
The committee will meet once a month from May to December.
How can proposed rule changes be approved by OSSAA member schools?
Proposed changes can be approved by member schools through a simple majority in a referendum vote.
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Mount St. Mary's fans cheer during the Class 4A boys basketball state championship quarterfinal game between North Mount St. Mary and Catoosa at OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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Washington fans cheer during the Class 3A girls state high school championship basketball game between Washington and Adair at OG&E Coliseum Oklahoma City, Okla., Saturday March 14, 2026.
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The El Reno boys basketball program has found its successor to Rodney Haydon.
Putnam City North assistant coach Josh Davis has been named the programās next head boys basketball coach.
āIām incredibly thankful for the opportunity to lead this program, be a part of this school and fully embrace the culture that makes this place so special,ā Davis said in a post to Facebook.
Haydon stepped down Feb. 27 after 19 seasons across two tenures at El Reno, where he built one of the programās most successful eras. He amassed more than 400 career wins with the Indians and will now transition into a full-time role as the schoolās athletic director.
Davis arrives after a one-year stint at Putnam City North, where he helped guide the Panthers to a 27-2 record and a Class 6A state semifinal appearance. A Star Spencer graduate, Davis also previously served as an assistant at Mustang.
āI look forward to building relationships, developing young men on and off the court, and creating something the entire El Reno community can be proud of,ā Davis said. āExcited to get to work.ā
The large school All-State game is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, before the small school matchup at 7:30 p.m. on the same day at the University of Central Oklahomaās Hamilton Fieldhouse in Edmond.
Here are the teams and coaches.
Choctaw's Aliyah Duval drives to the basket as Bixby's Kerrington Campbell defends during the Class 6A girls quarterfinal state championship tournament game between Bixby and Choctaw at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday March 11, 2026.
Choctaw's Aliyah Duval drives to the basket as Bixby's Kerrington Campbell defends during the Class 6A girls quarterfinal state championship tournament game between Bixby and Choctaw at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday March 11, 2026.
Hannah Bond, Adair; Kadynce Delt, Howe; Livi Ellis, Vanoss; Slatey Jo Free, Howe; Ava Gascon, Bethel; Prairie Holmes, Sequoyah Tahlequah; Kaytee Hood, Red Oak; Danika Pendley, Dale; Alexis Purdom, Quinton; Ali Schwerdtfeger, Adair
Former OSU wrestler Kaden Gfeller named Choctaw boys coach
Former Oklahoma State wrestler Kaden Gfeller has been named Choctaw's boys wrestling coach, the school announced Monday.
Gfeller will take over a program that has been led by Benny Coleman since 1987.
Coleman announced his retirement last week after leading the Yellowjackets to six state tournament titles and five dual state championships.
"Coach Gfeller brings a championship mindset, relentless work ethic, and a deep passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the mat," the Choctaw athletic department said in a social media post. "His commitment to excellence, discipline, and character makes him a perfect fit for our program and our community."
Gfeller was a four-time state champion at Heritage Hall and finished his high school career with an undefeated record of 133-0.
He wrestled at OSU from 2017-23 and won two Big 12 titles at 149 pounds. Gfeller had an 81-22 record with the Cowboys and went 36-9 in duals.
Choctaw last won state tournament and dual state titles in 2018. The Class 6A Yellowjackets haven't had an individual state champion since 2020 when Gabe Johnson won at 152 pounds and Marquonn Journey claimed the heavyweight title.
OKC Storm golfer Chase Hughes to play for U.S. in international match
OKC Storm sophomore golfer Chase Hughes was one of six boys chosen to play for the U.S. National Junior Team in an international match last week.
The U.S. faced Sweden in a Ryder Cup style event Friday and Saturday at Vaquero Country Club in Westlake, Texas.
The U.S. National Junior Team featured 12 boys and 12 girls, and six from each were selected to play in last week's event after a qualifier was held last month.
Hughes, 16, is one of the top young prospects in the nation and was named to The Oklahoman's All-City first team as a a freshman.
He was also an All-City Golfer of the Year finalist after finishing the season with a 67.9 scoring average, which was the best in the state.
