The fans have spoken and after weeks of online polls, you the fans have selected your Fan’s Choice Team for the 2026 high school football season.

OFFENSE

QB – Zane Stricklin – Copan

Zane is the returning quarterback and has been a starter at safety all four years. Very competitive kid with a ton of moxie. He accounted for 25 touchdowns a year ago.

RB – Elijah Evans – Copan

A shifty runner with a quick first step, Evans is an every-down back who helps Copan and the offense in many ways.

WR/TE – Draven Swalley – Nowata

One of the more versatile players on the list, Swalley has the speed to play an outside receiver spot and the hands and blocking ability to play tight end. Coming into the season he was one of the more underrated players in the area, but as the season moves forward, that will certainly change.

OL – Colson Jernigan – Bartlesville

Athletic enough to play tackle and defensive end, Colson Jernigan brings his strength and quickness to the line for the Bruins. Jernigan is quick for a lineman, clocking a 5.17 40 time.

DEFENSE

DL – Ashton Jeffers – Copan

Ashton is quiet, laid-back, lead by example type kid who loves the weight room. He benches over 300-pounds and squats over 400. He’s a selfless player who the coaching staff expects to make a huge impact on both sides of the ball this fall.

LB – Brody Smith – Barnsdall

Now a senior, Smith is making the most of his opportunity at linebacker for Barnsdall. At 5-foot-10, 155-pounds, Smith brings size and speed to the position. His play helps set the tone for the defense.

DB – Christian Ketiku – Bartlesville

Athletic defensive back that can play corner or safety with his ability to cover as well as tackle.