Western men defeated Redlands CC 103-98 improving their record to 15-2. Coach Ro won his 300th game as the Head Coach of the Western Pioneers tonight .
We are looking for a select group of individuals who would want to redshirt 24/25. Ideal candidates:
✅Get ahead academically.
✅ Use year to get stronger.
✅Improve over all game /acclimate to college.
✅Repair academic record and get credits for graduation/eligibility.
Western Oklahoma SF, Obi Okafor, makes it official and verbals to Drury University. The two year player averaged 13.3 ppg this year and 6.6 rpg while shooting 53.6% from the field. Okafor has also earned NJCAA 2nd team Academic All American last year and sports a 3.87 gpa.
Western men sign PG Darvin Petties from Northeast Academy. Petties averaged 16 ppg and 7.6 apg this past season and led Northeast Academy to a Regional title. The future Pioneer totaled 174 pts during playoff run and earned first team all conference.
Long drought over for Western men.
Not since former Sam Houston and UNC Wilmington head coach Robert McPherson (1977-1980) led the Pioneers has a Western team returned to the Region finals . Western men take on Seminole State today for the Region 2 crown.
Sophomore to watch: Gary Mims is a returning 6’4” Wing. Gary redshirted at Western last year and played his FR year at Trinity Baptist in Florida. The Palatka native is strong on ball defender, high level athlete and scorer. Coaches check out
@nolimit_stretch
Western Oklahoma State 6’8 PF Webster Simeus signs with Cameron University of the Lone Star conference. Simeus is a two year player for the Pioneers and hails from North Miami, Florida. Westerns leader in blocked shots 18/19 played for Ray Benoit at North Miami High School.
Western men welcome back 6’4” Guard Dylan O’Hearn (Region 2 FR of the year) and high flying 6’4” W Gary Mims from Palatka, FL , who redshirted at Western this past year.
Western Oklahoma State College 6’8” PF Webster Simeus,
@Webster2x
commits to NCAA 2 Cameron University of the Lone Star Conference. The former North Miami high product has played two years for the Pioneers and is Westerns leading shot blocker.
Meet the Pioneers: FR CG Kendarius Horton comes to Western from Burkburnett HS, TX where he led his team to a 23-11 record and earned District MVP honors. Kendarius is a long range shooter that can stretch the defense.
🏀College Coaches🏀 !! Come check out 6’4” Soph,Wing, Gary Mims 10/4 at Dallas Jamboree. High level athlete, defender with all around skill set. Check us out Friday.
Western men take down Arkansas Baptist in overtime 85-81. The pioneers were led by Lavorris Givins with 22 pts. Damien Sears followed with 20 pts and 16 rebounds. The pioneers improve to 10-19 and take on Connors State College Wednesday in the Regional quarterfinals.
Western Sophomore combo guard Dave Dalge signs with York University. Dalge was an integral part of the Pioneer offense trailing only Oakland University signees Chang and Jack Hoth in conference offensive production. Dalge also led all guards in rebounding .
Western take Redlands on the road 81-69. Dylan O’Hearn broke loose with 26 pts followed by Rasheed Brown with 19. Gary Mims chipped in 18. Western is off till 12/2 when they take on Clarendon College away. The Pioneers are 7-3.
Western drops a close one 71-70 to nationally ranked Clarendon at home. Gary Mims led Western with 18 pts. Western takes on SWCI Saturday. Conference play starts next week!
Western men outlast Eastern Ok en route to a 115-100 victory . The Pioneers were led by Dylan O’Hearn who exploded for 31 pts . Damien Sears dominated the paint with 26 pts and 12 rebounds. Western had 6 players in double figures and improve to 9-15 overall and 3-9 in Region 2.
Western men defeat
#15
ranked Connors State 86-84 behind Darron Johnson’s 35 pts . Jeshon Jones 13, Troy Green 11 , Webster Simeus 10 and Lavorris Givins 9. Pioneers improve to 16-9 and 5-7 in Region 2.
Western men sign 6’4”SF Josh Lynch from class B state champion Kinta HS. Josh averaged 15 ppg and 7 rpg and earned conference MVP honors as well as OBCA class B player of the year.
Western outlasts Eastern Oklahoma State 104-103 in OT. Seljah Johnson erupted for 28 pts and Lavorris Givins poured in 19 and secured the game with 2 clutch FT with 7 seconds to play and a steal to close out the game. Pioneers advance to 15-9 and 4-9 in Region 2.
Western men hold on for the road victory vs Marshalltown 100-87. Dylan O’Hearn was on fire scoring 48 pts on 9/11 from three point line and 16/25 from the field. The Soph guard had 28 points at the half en route to his career high.
Western men sweep Redlands on the year with 91-74 win at home. Rasheed Brown led the Pioneers with 29 followed by Dylan O’Hearn with 26. Western take on Murray Thursday.
Former Pioneer Jalen Reeder ends career at Alabama A&M. The Sr sustained a season ending ACL injury prior to completion of the schedule. Jalen will be graduating in the Spring.
College coaches: Available high academic PF for spring signing. Obi Okafor , Combo Forward , Western Oklahoma State with 3.85 gpa (Biology).
@Obi_Okafor11
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Unsigned JUCO PF Damien Sears.
Western Oklahoma State College.
All Region Performer 12.8 ppg , 9 rpg. Top power post in Region.
D1 transfer with experience, physicality and ball skills.
Graduates Spring with 3.0 gpa.
@Gasp_Its_Damien
DM directly.
Western men will take on several nationally ranked opponents this season. Ranger (NJCAA Runner Up), Indian Hills (NJCAA top 10 ), Clarendon (Region 5), Marshalltown and Grayson College will highlite the Pioneer non region schedule.
Congratulations to Dylan O’Hearn on being selected FR of the year in Region 2. Dylan is Westerns leading scorer at 14.5 ppg and had a high this season of 34 vs Eastern Oklahoma State.
Western men win home opener vs On Point Prep 113-66. Dylan O’Hearn led Western with 27 pts and Rasheed Brown contributed 25. Western moves to 2-0 and takes on Southwest Christian JV Wed at home.
‼️College Coaches‼️Dylan O’Hearn leading Region 2 in scoring. 6’4” Crafty combo guard able to score and shoot 3 ball. Will graduate Spring 20 (3.2 gpa).
🚨23.7 PPG
🚨52.8 FG %
🚨47.1. 3PT%
🚨80.6. FT%
Western men drops Region 2 home opener to Connors 90-82. Rasheed Brown led Western 26 pts. Western drops to 5-3 on the year and take on Loyalty prep Saturday at 3.
‼️Attention four year Coaches ( 6’2” Scoring Guard Available for 20/21) ‼️ Rasheed Brown
@sheedyJ_
13.9 ppg (3rd ok team). Three games 25+. Lefty combo guard with ability to score and create angles. A skilled pick up late.
Western men took a road trip to NM this weekend visiting Carlsbad Caverns before taking on University of Southwest JV. The Pioneers edged out a win 95-84 as Isaiah Griffin led the way with 28 pts followed by Ziri Blackwood with 18.