September 25, 2021 Issue, Page 14 of 22

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Sports September 25, 2021 Canute Cross Country Merritt runs in in Anadarko Meet Chickasha at USAO By Kerry Hookstra course, Cale Galmore was 29th more, rounds out the team. in a time of 15: 14. The loneCanute Cross Country By Kerry Hookstra hind Andres Young of Destiny 14:46.47. Canon Russell of Running at Anadarko all junior high girl running for Ca- Coach Jedidiah Beck put the Christian at 17:15.25. John Lindsay won the race with a four squads competed. In the nute was Cassidy Marshall who program in place when he Oiler runners were at the Johnson took 18th with a high school boys Aiden Brown finished 43rd over the 1.5 mile took the reins as high school USAO Meet Sept. 17 but did 20:48.01 and Bow Jackson had 14:05.46 ahead of second place ran to 68th with a 23:53 and distance at 13:29. principal this August. Rather a 21:02.62 for 21at place. not have the numbers to com- teammate, Ally Rice, with a Christian. Fite was 132nd at Members of the Trojan than the Pre-State Meet set pete as a team in either of the Oilerettes finished well time of 14:19.91. The third 29:17. The Trojanettes had a Cross Country team include: for Edmond, Sept. 25, the next races. The Oilers saw Riley with Lexi Frazier taking fifth 10th place finisher in Abby Aiden Brown, Chaydon Fite, action for the runners will be Herndon run to second on in 14:45.26 as she edged Eliz Merritt runner, Kierra Stehr Janning running a 14:45. The and Bill Shelton, all of whom the Frederick Bombers Cross the 5K course in 17:47.09 be- abeth White at sixth with a was 30th in 19:00.23. winner of the two mile race are seniors. Jaxon Beck and Country Invitational Oct. 5 at was Kizarr of Marlow in 13:19. Christian Fite are freshmen the Frederick Country Club. members of the squad. ‘The Trojans will run a SK while Merritt Senior Night Kylee Smith took 49th in 17: and Meliah Sutton had a 17:37 Trojanettes Harriers are the Trojanettes are in a two for 51st place. Abby Janning, a senior joined mile event. The Junior Trojans Junior high boys saw by three juniors, Jade Gray, will also run two miles while Carsen Galmore run to 19th Kylee Smith, and Kelly Thomp- the Junior Trojanette has 1.5 in 14:31 over the two mile son. Meliah Sutton, a sopho- mile course to cover. OSU safety’s even-keeled approach is key to making big plays Hallie Hart, Stillwater awareness.” “I was like, ‘You know, NewsPress, Okla. ‘The trick to Taylor's wiz- whatever, just keep rolling,” ardry on defense and special Taylor said. “I was alittle tired Jason Taylor II described teams is not doing too much. after running, had to jump his game-saving moment in an He doesn’t use an elaborate right back on it and keep understated way. method for attempting to fore- Taylor, a redshirt junior cast the next play, doesn’t rely playing. But that’s part of the safety on the Oklahoma State too heavily on X's and O's. game. football team, prevented Boise Instead, he reminds him- When he shakes off those State from upsetting the Cow- self to keep it simple. It's the letdowns, he can make sure boys during the past weekend same game he has played since he's in the right spot for the when he blocked Jonah Dal- he was a kid in Oklahoma City mas’ final field-goal attempt. running around in a backyard, next big play, setting himself balsa BI It could have been an op- he pointed out. There's no need up for the moments that wow portunity for Taylor to bask to overthink it. his teammates. in the spotlight, but when he “We're all out here in the As the Cowboys prepare to faced an audience of report- middle of a field and throw-start Big 12 Conference play ers three days after the game ing a ball around,” Taylor said. with a home game against Kan- — with fellow safety and “That's all it is; that’s all it is. sas State at 6 p.m. Saturday, Lexi Smith, Coach Givins, Mackenzie Waggoner, Taisha Hartman. Photo courtesysar roommate Kolby Harvell-Peel You just play football.” Brandi Hamilton. jokingly charading as a stoic ‘As a new starter, Taylor Taylor isn’t spending much bodyguard behind him — he said this realistic, even-keeled time reflecting on his fumble reflected on the clutch play as attitude is more important return touchdown against the if it were a routine occurrence. than ever before. Under the Wildcats, but some of his fel- For a guy who constantly pressure of playing Division I low Cowboys won't forget it. Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces manages to get his hands on football, it can be easy for guys Josh Sills, a graduate trans- the football, it practically was. to get caught up in their own fer offensive lineman, was on “There really wasn’t too minds and make themselves Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- much to it,” Taylor said. “Barli- the toughest opponents to the sideline when he suddenly sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer er in the game, I saw he kicked beat, but Taylor realizes how to heard OSU’s fans roaring. or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical it kind oflow, sol knew I would avoid that. “[ remember, I looked up at have a shot, and, you know, He has been accustomed to the board, and I was like, ‘Holy details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. game on the line, just gonna creating game-changing plays s—t, he’s gonna score.” Sills try to go get it.” for years, so at this point, it's said. “So at that point, I didn’t For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Taylor, who recently as- intuitive for him. really know what had hap- sumed a starting role to fill in ‘As a junior at Carl Albert for an injured Tre Sterling, has High School, Taylor sealed a pened. I just saw him running Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrat a knack for creating disrup- state championship victory down the field, and as Brock tive scenarios that work in the against Bishop McGuinness. (Martin) said, there’s nobody Cowboys’ favor. ‘The Fighting Irish attempted gonna catch him from behind.” Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator ofPatient Care Last season, Kansas State one final pass into the end When Sills watched the re- quarterback Will Howard fum- zone, but Taylor was there to play, he and his fellow O-line- Some of the most common conditions are: bled the ball straight into Tay- interrupt the flow, batting the lor’s hands, and Taylor imme- ball away to secure the win for men joined in on the celebra- * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) diately took off for an 85-yard Carl Albert. tion, realizing what Taylor had * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA)* End Stage Amyotrophic touchdown, a massive contri- It was the first of two state done. With those instant, mo- bution to OSU's 20-18 victory. titles in a row for Taylor, who mentum-shifting plays, Taylor Lateral Sclerosis (, S)* End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Two games later, Taylor was in * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV f, made a name for himself on can energize his entire team, the right spot for another big the preps scene. Now, he remi- play as he scooped up an on- nisces on those high school from the field to the sidelines. * End Stage Neurological Disease ae as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s side kick and carried it to the days with teammates such as Although Taylor's auto- house during the Cowboys’ 50- Brock Martin, a redshirt senior matic tendencies lead to many 44 win against Texas Tech. defensive end from Oologah. of these highlights, he also carrle Then there was his pick six Martin said it’s nice to see afel- puts in the work to ensure his Perry, RN Professional, Passionate against Tulsa this season that low Oklahoman make momen- progress. Taylor said he ar- was called back because of a tous plays for the Cowboys. rived at OSU with raw talent, Advance, Attentive... defensive penalty, but it again “T tell him every time we go but he has picked up on more highlighted Taylor's ability to out there, like, ‘Hey man, just go get the ball, go get the ball, technique since playing for the Our Difference Is Our Care track and control the ball. » Sometimes, it’s as if Taylor be a ball hawk,” Martin said. Cowboys. He studies film, and has an innate radar that tells “Because that’s what he’s good he learns about game plans. him where the football will go, at. He always finds a way to get But those factors don’t dis- Have you ever considered becoming some kind of magnetic force his hands on the ball.” tract him from the purpose of that makes him gravitate to- Martin said he saw some- football. He still sees himself as a hospice volunteer? ward it. Maybe it’s serendipity, one on Twitter using a phrase but chalking these moments along the lines of “the best the budding athlete who loved A fulfilling experience in the spirit up to chance wouldn't allow backup in the country” to backyard games, and when he credit for the keen perception describe Taylor, and Martin retains that mindset, the strat- of giving and receiving. and coordination Taylor has shares this belief. There's a egy and pace of play can come consistently shown. growing level of praise sur- naturally. “He's got good vision,” rounding Taylor, yet he main- “Feeling the flow of the coach Mike Gundy said. “He tains his humble, calm ap- game, I feel like that’s football,” has a pretty good feel for the proach through ups and downs Taylor said. “If you play foot- game. He sees things maybe on the field. a count before other people Even the overturned pick ball instead of worrying about do. Those are things that you six against Tulsa couldn’t faze the X's and O's, just play foot- can't coach, just his vision and him. ball, you find the ball.”