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Booker T Washington names interim head football coach

Published

1 year ago

February 28, 2025

TULSA – Booker T. Washington High School has named Defensive Coordinator Tim Robison as the acting head coach of the Hornets football team following an investigation involving head coach Dan Bitson, Tulsa Public Schools confirmed.

The school district released a statement on the situation, explaining that Bitson has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.

“On February 14, Tulsa Public Schools confirmed the initiation of an investigation at one of our high schools. As is the standard process within our school district, during the course of an investigation, staff may be placed on administrative leave pursuant to personnel policies,” the district said.

Despite the uncertainty, the district emphasized that football operations will continue under Robison’s leadership and that additional school officials will assist in handling football-related matters.

“Our commitment to students and families dictates that, regardless of an investigation status, a current point of contact for all critical school-related matters will be designated and available at all times to best serve our community. Please contact Coach Tim Robison, acting head football coach, as the point of contact for all football activities at this time. (Booker T. Washington) athletic director John Potocnik and assistant principal Matt Myers can also assist with football-related matters,” the statement read.

Under Bitson’s leadership, Booker T. Washington posted an impressive 10-3 record last season, including a perfect 6-0 mark in district play. The Hornets advanced to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Guthrie Blue Jays.

With the offseason already underway, Robison will now step in to guide the program as the Hornets prepare for the 2025 football season.

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OCA Announces All-Star Games Schedule, Locations

Published

8 months ago

July 7, 2025

Grant Merrill

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Coaches Association has released its full schedule for the 2025 All-State events, set to take place July 26-31 across multiple venues in the Tulsa area and central Oklahoma.

Festivities kick off Saturday, July 26, with the Old Timers Reception at 5 p.m. at the Marriott Southern Hills in Tulsa, followed by the Hall of Fame Banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the same location. Tickets for the banquet are $40 per person.

The All-State competitions begin Monday, July 28, with golf at Cherokee Hills Golf Club in Catoosa starting at 8:30 a.m., swimming at Edmond Schools Aquatic Center at 5:30 p.m., and volleyball at Frank Herald Field House in Jenks with matches beginning at 6 p.m.

Tennis matches are scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Tulsa’s Michael D. Case Center. Girls basketball will also take place Tuesday at Memorial Veterans Arena in Tulsa, with games starting at 6 p.m.

Wrestling is set for Wednesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. at Catoosa High School, while boys basketball will also be held Wednesday at Memorial Veterans Arena beginning at 6 p.m.

The All-State Football Game will conclude the week’s events on Thursday, July 31, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. following pre-game festivities starting at 6:15 p.m. The OCA announced a location change for the football game, which will now be held at Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.

Tickets for all sporting events will be available at the venues on the day of the event for $10 general admission.

Pre-game festivities will begin 30 minutes prior to game time for all sports, except for football, where activities will begin 45 minutes before kickoff.

For more information on the All-State events, visit the Oklahoma Coaches Association website.