Three state championships highlight 2014 for Mustang athletics

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Mustang enjoyed one of the most decorated years in sports in 2014.

Several state championships and great individual and team seasons highlighted the year.

We take a look at the highlights month by month starting with January.

The month of January was a busy one for Mustang athletics, but there was no bigger story than Mustang native and Oklahoma starting offensive lineman Bronson Irwin helping the Sooners in their Sugar Bowl upset over Alabama. Irwin was a key cog in the Sooners offense, dominating the powerful Crimson Tide defense.

February was all about winter sports for Mustang High School. The Bronco boys basketball team won the Deer Creek tournament by beating Edmond Memorial in the championship game. The Mustang swimming team set a school record and sent 21 swimmers to the state meet. The wrestling team took second at district duals, took fourth in their regional and sent five grapplers to the state wrestling tournament.website commentary new.qxd

March was highlighted by several team accomplishments. First, the boys basketball team defeated Norman North to win regionals. They then defeated Bixby in the first round of the state tournament, but lost to Putnam City West in the semifinal round. The powerlifting team, made up of mostly football players, won the state championship. The Lady Broncos basketball team saw their season come to an end at the hands of Norman North.

In April, Mustang saw seven wrestlers go to the Brute Adidas National Wrestling Tournament with five of those grapplers earning All-American status. The girls tennis team won both the Midwest City and their own tournaments en route to a solid season. The boys soccer team hosted the annual Bronco Cup.

In May, girls track star Amirah Jones took third place in the state in the 400-meter run. The girls golf team finished in the top 10 in the final rankings. Girls tennis finished the year with a top five ranking. The Lady Broncos soccer team fell in a nail-biter in the first round of the postseason at Edmond North. The Bronco baseball team’s season came to an end at the Westmoore regional.

In June, Bronson Irwin signed as a free agent to play for the Seattle Seahawks following his career at Oklahoma. The Mustang football team had its spring scrimmage to cap off the spring football season. Longtime teacher and wrestling coach Dave Rankin retired after 30 years of coaching and 39 years of teaching. Mustang native Sean Jones brought professional soccer to the Oklahoma City area with the Oklahoma City FC planting themselves in Oklahoma City.

In the month of July, Jayden Chestnut competed in the Triple Crown All-American game and retired all three batters she faced in her one inning in the circle. Logan Towe of Mustang was selected to the USSSA 9U All-American team.

August was highlighted by Jayden Chestnut being named the Mustang News No.1 athlete at Mustang High School. The Bryan Howard era got under way at Mustang with softball season starting. Mustang High School 2013 graduate Colton Hadlock signed to play soccer at Southern Nazarene University after only playing his senior year for MHS. Mustang native and former Oklahoma State and NFL wide receiver Josh Cooper joined the football coaching staff.

In September, the Broncos football team opened the 2014 season with a 41-14 beat-down of rival Yukon. The Lady Broncos softball team won both the OU softball tournament and the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Tournament. The Mustang volleyball team went 4-2 in the Southmoore tournament.

October was highlighted by the Mustang softball team winning the 6A state championship. Lance Frost became the third-fastest male in school history with his time at the state cross country meet. The Mustang cheer squad took sixth place at the state cheer competition.

To open November, the Broncos football team became the first west-side team in 6A-1 to beat an east-side opponent with a 22-19 victory in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. Lindsey Driskill was named to the All-State cheer team. The Mustang boys basketball team beat two top-rated Dallas-area teams in a two-day festival.

December was highlighted with Mustang native David Glidden and the Oklahoma State Cowboys beating the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman in the annual Bedlam matchup. The Mustang football team won the academic state championship. The Mustang pom squad won the hip hop state title at the state pom competition.

There is no doubt that Mustang High School is quickly becoming one of the best overall athletic programs in the state. It’s going to be fun to see what the Broncos accomplish in 2015.

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