Tradition

Roster

Cheryl (Nation) Gabel
Dana (Reusser) Myers
Karen (Coffman) Ellison
Darla (Stone) Waggoner
Teresa (Null) DeBord
Kim Warren
Jill (Ball) Carr
Cheryl (Terrett) Deupree
Lori (Ross) Schneider
Christi (Jones) Stringer
Diana (Waldron) Calvert
Joy (Heiliger) Lee
Carla (Taggart) Buck
Libby (Scott) Smith
Julie Revel

Head Coach: Bob Pigg
Assistant Coach: Kay Davis

1980 Mustang Lady Bronco Basketball Team (Basketball): The 1980 Mustang Lady Bronco Basketball team was the first team in program history to win a state championship. The Lady Broncos won the 4A State Championship defeating Claremore (65-61). Karen Coffman led the way scoring 24 points with 18 of those coming in the first half. The Lady Broncos finished the season with a (23-4) record. On their way to the state title Mustang defeated Bartlesville Sooner 46-43 in the quarterfinals and knocked off Woodward 54-40 in the semi-finals. The Lady Broncos were led by 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Head Coach Bob Pigg, Big All City Guard of the Year Darla Stone and All State Forward Julie Revel.

Team members included Cheryl Nation, Dana Reusser, Karen Coffman, Darla Stone, Teresa Null, Kim Warren, Jill Ball, Cheryl Terrett, 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee Lori Ross, Christi Jones, Dianna Waldron, Joy Heiliger, Carla Taggart, Libby Scott, Julie Revel, Head Coach Bob Pigg and Assistant Coach Kay Davis.

Josh Cooper: (Football, Basketball, Soccer) Josh Cooper is a 2007 graduate of Mustang High School. He was born on January 8, 1989 to Mike and Linda Cooper. He has one brother Michael and one sister Brieana who are also Mustang graduates and All-State athletes as well.

Josh was a three sport athlete during his high school career playing football, basketball and soccer.

Josh earned All-State, All-Conference, All-District and Big All-City Offensive Player of the Year honors in football. Cooper helped lead the Broncos to the 2005 State Championship game where the Broncos eventually fell to Tulsa Union. During his senior year he totaled 81 receptions for 1,328 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also kicked 8 field goals. During his junior season he caught 98 passes for 1,748 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. He added 84 tackles and 6 interceptions on defense.

After an illustrious high school career Josh went on to play football at Oklahoma State University. He helped lead the Cowboys to the 2011 Big 12 Championship and the programs first ever BCS Bowl win defeating the Stanford Cardinal 41-38 in the Fiesta Bowl. Josh accumulated 161 receptions for 1,695 yards and 9 touchdowns during his career. He is currently in the top 20 on the career receptions list at OSU. Josh signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent after the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 2 years in the NFL accumulating 17 career receptions for 166 yards.

Josh is married to his wife Whitley and they have one daughter Maxyne. They currently reside in Hydro.

He is currently employed at Michael Cooper Enterprises Paint Striping as well as serving as a home builder and designer for Resolute Homes. Josh also serves as an assistant football coach at Casady High School.

Nikki (Floyd) Dieball: (Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Nikki (Floyd) Dieball is a 2001 graduate of Mustang High School. She was born on November 15, 1982 to Tommy and Lisa Floyd. Nikki has two sisters, Jarett and Taylor, who are also MHS graduates.

Nikki was a three sport athlete during her high school career as well as being active in FCA and National Honor Society.

During her volleyball career Nikki earned All-State, All-City and All-Conference honors as well as being named to numerous All-Tournament teams. On the basketball court Nikki earned All-Conference and Indian All-State Honors.

Nikki went on to play basketball and volleyball at Mid-America Christian University during the 2001-2002 seasons. She helped lead the volleyball team to the NCCAA D2 National Championship earning All-Region and 2nd team All-American honors.

After her freshman season she transferred to Southern Nazarene University where she was a member of the volleyball and basketball teams. As a member of the basketball team she earned back to back
NAIA National Basketball Championships in 2003 and 2004. She was a 3 time Academic All-Conference selection and earned All-Conference honors after her senior season. After her playing career ended Nikki began her coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Nikki is married to her husband Jon and they have two sons Kasyn and Kyler. They currently reside in Yukon.

She currently serves as the Associate Head Coach for the Southern Nazarene Women’s Volleyball team and is the Senior Woman Administrator. She also serves as the Director of the Rise Volleyball Club.

Rachelle (Poe) Goodin: (Basketball, Softball) Rachelle (Poe) Goodin is a 1987 graduate of Mustang High School. She was born on December 18, 1968 to Larry and Teresa Poe. She has one brother, Jimmy, who is a 1985 Mustang graduate.

Rachelle was a two sport star during her high school career. In basketball Poe helped lead the Lady Broncos to the 1986 state championship. Rachelle averaged 19.5pts per game her senior year. She earned All-Conference honors her junior year and earned All-Conference, Big All-City, All-Area and All-State honors her senior year.

In softball she was named to the All-District team as a junior and earned All-Conference and All-State honors as a senior.

She went on to play college basketball at Oklahoma Christian University where she was a 2 time Sooner Athletic Conference All-Conference selection. Poe holds OC’s career (44.6%) and season (50%) 3 point shooting records. She scored over 1,000 points during her career. Rachelle was also an outstanding student twice being named to the NAIA scholar athlete list following the (1990 and 1991) seasons. She was also an NAIA District 9 All-Academic First Team member following the 1991 season.

Rachelle has been married to her husband Jim for 32 years. They have 6 children and one grandchild. They currently reside in Arcadia.

She is currently employed by Platinum Realty.

Russell Jones: (Football, Baseball) Russell Jones is a 1990 graduate of Mustang High School. He was born on September 22, 1972. He is the son of Cathy Griffith and the late Gary Griffith and Mike Jones. Russell has one brother, Jeff, who is a 1986 graduate of Mustang High School and was also a standout athlete.

Russell is one of the most accomplished athletes in Mustang High School history. He was a three year varsity starter in both football and baseball. During his football career Jones was one of the most feared defensive backs in the state. In his senior campaign he led the state with 9 interceptions as well as amassing 122 tackles. He also returned 2 punts for touchdowns with a career long 70 yarder. Jones earned All-State and Big All-City Honors as well as becoming the first player in Bronco football history to be named to the Daily Oklahoman Blue Chip List.

Jones also excelled on the baseball diamond. His senior year he led Class 5A in both batting average and home runs. He batted .521 with 12 home runs and was second in RBI’s with 48. Russell earned All-State, Big All-City and Sunbelt Classic honors.

After being heavily recruited in both baseball and football, Russell went on to play football at the University of Oklahoma. He was a 2 year letterman for the Sooners playing both free safety and on special teams throughout his career. During his first career game, Russell recorded his first interception versus North Texas. Russell scored his only career touchdown during the 1991 Gator Bowl versus Virginia on the return of a blocked punt. After his playing career ended Jones moved to California where he eventually met his future wife.

Russell is married to his wife Cortney and they have two sons, Lucas and Wyatt. They currently reside in Canadian County.

He is currently employed with Epic Real Estate.

Class 5A State Champions (24-10)

Roster
Christy Burcham
Regina Davis
Tiffany Whittall
Koni Couts
Amy Cave
Dusty Kistler
Misty VanCuren
Lisa Oliver
Lisa Wooden
Tiffany Henson
Amy Wiles
Tammy Martin
Heidi Hanson
Susan Ross
Missy Milam
Tracy Pierce
Karie Bean
Marsha Mitchell
Julie Key
Shannon Purcell
Debbie Garrett
Ivy Shepherd
Keri Couts
Cathay Gausman
Mandy McDonald
Tara Potter

Head Coach Gail Wilson
Assistant Coach Lori Ross

1988 State Champion Mustang Lady Bronco Softball Team: (Softball) The 1988 Mustang Lady Bronco Softball Team earned the first softball state championship in school history. The Lady Broncos finished the season with a record of (24-10) winning 16 out of their last 19 games.

The Lady Broncos were dominant in the state tournament as junior pitcher Christy Burcham became the first pitcher in state history to pitch three consecutive shutouts. Misty VanCuren went six for nine at the plate The Lady Broncos defeated Bartlesville 1-0 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals they defeated archrival Yukon 3-0. In the finals they shutout Broken Arrow 3-0 capturing the school’s first fast pitch state championship in school history.

Ten members of the 1988 team went on to play college softball. There were four All Conference Selections on this team. Coach Wilson, Christy Burcham, Regina Davis and Lisa Oliver all represented the program at the All State Game.

Christy (Burcham) King: (Basketball, Softball)
Christy (Burcham) King graduated from Mustang High School in 1990. She was a two sport athlete excelling in basketball and softball. Christy was a four year starter in softball earning All Conference, All District, All State and Gatorade All American Honors. Christy helped lead the Lady Bronco Softball Team to the 1988 state championship. During the state tournament, she only gave up 9 hits and became the first pitcher in Oklahoma state history to throw 3 consecutive shutouts. Christy struck out 376 batters in her career, pitched 425 innings with an impressive career ERA of .541. Christy was a three year starter on the Lady Bronco Basketball Team. During her illustrious basketball career she helped lead the Lady Broncos to the 1988 State Championship and the 1989 State Runner-Up. She earned All Conference and Honorable Mention All State Honors during her career.

Christy went on to play softball at the University of Central Oklahoma where she earned All Conference Honors during her career. Christy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
Christy was born on July 20, 1972 to Steve and Linda Burcham. She was the second of three children (Tammy, Christy and Bubba). Christy attended Mustang Public Schools Kindergarten-High School.
Christy currently teaches in Pensacola, FL. She started her teaching career in Mustang where she taught for 11 years. She will begin her 29th year in education this fall. Christy has been married to her husband Karl for 27 years. They have two boys Kaden (22) and Ketch (17).

Marianne (Denton) McDaniel (Posthumously): (Volleyball)
Marianne (Denton) McDaniel graduated from Mustang High School in 1984. Marianne starred on the volleyball court leading the Lady Broncos to three consecutive state titles in 1982, 1983 and 1984. The 1984 team finished off the season with a remarkable (45-0) record. Marianne was a three time All State selection, the 1984 state tournament MVP and 1984 Player of the Year.

Marianne went on to play volleyball at Texas Women’s University in Denton, TX for one year. After that season she transferred to Oklahoma Baptist University where she finished her career. Marianne earned her Bachelor's Degree from OBU.
Marianne worked at the Federal Aviation Administration as a contracting officer for 23 years. She served as a recreational soccer coach and served terms as both treasurer and president of the Mustang Youth Soccer Association. In 2007 Marianne returned to Mustang High School and served as an assistant volleyball coach giving back to the sport she so dearly loved. Marianne founded the Oklahoma Storm Volleyball Club in 2009 where she served as Club Director coaching 5 teams during her three years. Marianne worked tirelessly to ensure every child had the opportunity to succeed in volleyball and she wanted to share her love of the sport with the next generation.
Marianne was born on May 30, 1966 to Michael and Nancy Denton. She was the third of four children (Melissa, Michael, Marianne, Michelle). Marianne married Jeff McDaniel in 1989 and they had three daughters: Holly, Heather and Heidi. Marianne passed away after battling a lengthy illness on November 27, 2012.

Cindy (Garrett) Rock: (Basketball, Softball, Tennis)
Cindy (Garrett) Rock graduated from Mustang High School in 1984. Cindy was a three sport athlete excelling in basketball, softball and tennis. Cindy was a three year starter in basketball averaging a career high 26 points per game her junior year. She went on to earn All Conference, Big All City, All State, Texas/Oklahoma All Star and Converse All American honors. Cindy was a four year starter on the Lady Bronco Softball Team where she played second base and shortstop. She was named team MVP twice. Cindy was also a standout tennis player competing at the state tournament all four years of her high school career. Cindy was not only a stellar athlete but an outstanding student as well. She earned the honor of class Valedictorian.

Cindy went on to play basketball at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. She holds the career record for 3pt field goal percentage at 54.8%, single game assist record (12), most assists in a season (184) and in a career (382). Cindy was named to the 1987/1988 District IX All District Team and the District IX All Academic Team. Cindy went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in Natural Science from NWOSU and an MBA from the University of Chicago. She was inducted into the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and received the Distinguished Alumnus Outstanding Humanitarian Award in 2018.
Cindy was born on September 25, 1966 to Pat and Connie Garrett. She was the fifth of six children (Terry, Jenny, Tom, Mary, Cindy and Cathy). The Garrett family moved to Mustang in 1970. Cindy attended Mustang Public Schools Kindergarten-High School.
Cindy is currently the Director of Nuclear Waste and Site Services at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL. Cindy has been married to her husband Joe for 34 years. They raised two children in Woodridge, IL: Anne Rock, an Attorney, who currently lives in NYC and Dr. Katie Rock, an Audiologist who lives in Chicago.

Kevin Schwab: (Cross Country, Track)
Kevin Schwab graduated from Mustang High School in 2007. Kevin was one of the most dominant Cross Country and Track athletes in state history. Kevin was a three time Conference, Regional, and State Champion in Cross Country and earned All State Honors four times. He was a three time Chili Pepper Champion which is one of the largest cross country races in the country and he was the course record holder for 12 years. Kevin won the OSU Jamboree three times and he still holds the course record for that event. Kevin not only dominated in cross country but he was equally as dominant in track. He was a three time state champion in the 2 mile run and state champion in the mile run. Kevin was undefeated for 3 consecutive years in cross country and the 2 mile run. He was named the Daily Oklahoman Runner of the Year three times and was called the “most dominate athlete in Oklahoma” on the front page of the sports section. Kevin was a seven time state champion in both sports. Kevin led the Bronco Cross Country Team to back to back State Championships in 2005 and 2006.

Kevin went on to compete for the University of Oklahoma in both Cross Country and Track. He earned All American honors twice during his career in both sports. He was a two time Big 12 Champion and led OU to its best National Cross Country team finish in 2010. He was named team captain all four years and he still holds the school record in the 5k with a time of 13:36. Kevin earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership from OU.

After his college career was over Kevin ran professionally for Reebok ZAP in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to pursue his Olympic Dream until injuries finally forced him to retire.

Kevin was born on April 15, 1989 to Delyn and Kenneth Schwab. He is one of seven children (Kevin, Ronnie, Curtis, Jeremy, Deven, Heather and Katelyn). Kevin attended Mustang Public Schools Kindergarten-High School.
After retiring from running Kevin spent a year as an assistant coach at Iowa State University. He currently works for Walmart Supply Chain as a Continuing Skills Development Lead training new hires.
Kevin is the father of one daughter: Crystal and one son: Lincoln. . He and his wife Lauren have been married for 9 years. Kevin and his family currently reside in Collinsville, OK.

1982 Mustang Bronco Baseball Team (Baseball): The 1982 Mustang Bronco Baseball team was the first team in program history to win a state championship. The Broncos finished the season with a 30-8 record including two wins over rival Yukon.
During the State Tournament in the quarterfinals the Broncos faced #1 Owasso and defeated the Rams 11-1. In the semifinals, the Broncos faced the Choctaw Yellow Jackets defeating them 2-1. In the finals the Broncos were down 1-0 entering the bottom of the 7th inning when Rod Baker delivered a walk off double to defeat Guthrie 2-1 to capture the State Championship
The Broncos were coached by Walter Ryan and led by All State Selections Scott Middaugh and Darren Linden. Bob Armstrong, Terry Chestnut, Greg Fore, Mark Monroe, and Flynn Stinger were named All-Conference and All-District. Rob Baker, Larry Bryant, Jeff Pyle and Chris Revel played major roles in the team winning the championship game. These men in addition to other underclassmen listed in the picture above were a part of one of the greatest seasons in Mustang Bronco Baseball history.

Bill Allen:(Community Supporter) Bill Allen served as the longtime “Voice of the Broncos” as the Public Address Announcer at Bronco Stadium for 38 years as well as home Wrestling Duals and Softball Regionals. Bill also served as the Public Address Announcer at the Oklahoma High School State Wrestling Tournament from 1979-1993. He was named Oklahoma Wrestling Coaches Sportscaster of the Year in 1986 and in 1994; he received the OSSAA Special Service Award.
Bill will always be remembered for his trademark “Heeeeeeeeerrrrreeeee Come the Broncos.”
Bill Allen was born on April 14, 1936 to Aubrey Earl Allen and Margaret (Mette) Allen. Bill graduated from Quincy High School, IL in 1954 where he lettered in football. He served in the United States Army from 1955-1958. After he was honorably discharged, he attended Southern Illinois University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.
Bill was named Sports Director of KOCO-TV in OKC in 1966 and served in that capacity until 1975. Bill called numerous OU and OSU sporting events over the years and called Bedlam Football seven times.
Bill is married to Genevieve (Millerand) Allen. They have four children: William E. Allen Jr, Mark F. Allen, Janice Sue Wright and Richard R. Allen, as well as 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Dave Rankin: (Head Coach Wrestling, Tennis) Coach Dave Rankin served as both Head Wrestling Coach and Head Girls Tennis Coach at Mustang High School. Coach Rankin is a graduate of John Marshall High School. He was a member of the wrestling team that won three state titles. He was a 2x State Runner-Up in 1968 and 1969 and a State Champion in 1970. Upon graduation, Dave went on to wrestle at the University of Oklahoma from 1970-1975. He was a member of the 1974 National Championship Team. Coach Rankin started his coaching career at Moore High School in 1975. He took his first head coaching job at Mustang High School in 1977.
Coach Rankin served as Head Wrestling Coach four different times and during five different decades (1977-1982, 1993-1999, 2004-2007 and 2011-2014). He coached 12 State Champions, 1 Grand State Champion, 12 All-Staters, 3 All-Americans, 1 National Champion and Mustang’s only 4x state Champion. He also led the team to the 1979 State Runner-Up earning 2A Coach of the Year honors. Coach Rankin was also named the 5A-6A All-State coach in 2013.
Coach Rankin also served as Head Girls Tennis Coach from 1992-1993 and 2008-2014.
Dave and Stephanie Rankin have been married for 40 years. They have three children, Chase, Logan and Brittnee and one grandson Charles.

Lori (Ross) Schneider: (Basketball)
Lori (Ross) Schneider graduated from Mustang High School in 1981. Lori was a three sport athlete excelling in basketball, softball and tennis. Lori was a three year starter in basketball earning All Conference, Big All City, All State and Texas/Oklahoma All Star honors. She helped lead the Lady Broncos to back to back state championships in 1980 and 1981. Lori was a four year starter on the Lady Bronco Softball Team earning All Conference Honors. Lori was also a four year starter on the tennis team earning a trip to the state tournament her senior year.

Lori went on to play basketball and tennis at Southern Nazarene University from 1983-1986. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in History Education.

Lori was born on May 30, 1963 to Jim Ross and Jean Wasson. She is the oldest of four children (Lori, Terri, John, Susan). Lori attended Mustang Public Schools Seventh Grade through High School.
Lori worked for Mustang Public Schools for six and a half years teaching various history classes and serving as Head Tennis Coach, Head Soccer Coach and Assistant Softball Coach. Lori was a part of the 1988 State Championship Softball Team. Lori currently works at Shiloh Christian Schools.
Lori and her husband Wade have been married for 36 years. They have four daughters: Jessica, Brooke, Kaysan and Rachel. They currently reside in Springdale, AR.

Regina (Davis) Tisdell:(Basketball, Softball) Regina Davis is a 1990 graduate of Mustang High School. Regina was a two-sport star during her high school career. Earning All-State honors in both basketball and softball. She was a four year starter on the softball team earning All-Conference honors each year. She was a member of the 1989 State Championship Team. During her basketball career, she earned Big All-City, All-Conference and State Tournament All-Tournament Team while helping lead the Lady Broncos to the 1988 State Championship.
She went on to play collegiately at Arizona State University.
Regina attributes much of her success to her former coaches Bob Pigg, Gail Wilson and Mandi Kilgo for pushing and encouraging her to always be the best. Her parents Al Davis and Rosie Davis for their love and support throughout her journey and her brother Dion Davis for the countless hours spent working with her playing basketball.
Regina currently works for Plano, TX ISD where she serves as a Special Education Teacher. She has served as a public school teacher for the last 22 years. She is the proud mother of 5 children: Exavier, Ambria, Caulier, Hilier and Amasria.

Dawn Fischer:(Volleyball, Basketball, Softball) Dawn Fischer is a 1982 graduate of Mustang High School where she was a 3 sport star earning All-State honors in Volleyball and Basketball. She was selected as the All Around Female Athlete for Mustang High School in 1982. Dawn earned state titles in Volleyball in 1982 and in Basketball in 1980 and 1981. She was selected to play in the Oklahoma-Texas All Star basketball game in 1982.
Dawn went on to play college basketball at Oklahoma Christian University from 1982-1986. During the 1985 season the Lady Eagles won the NAIA District 9 championship and advanced to the NAIA National Quarterfinals. As a senior Fischer averaged 16.8pts per game. She currently ranks #12 on the all-time list for blocked shots and #16 on the all-time list for rebounds. In 1990 Dawn competed in the US Olympic Festival playing team handball.
Dawn graduated from Oklahoma Christian University in 1987 with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from New York University in 1999.
Dawn has worked in the HIV Unit at Sherman Oaks Hospital, the ICU unit at both NYU and Wellington Hospital in London and the New York Organ Donor Network. She has served as a SAGE board member since 2012 and as a Parker Collegiate Trustee since 2018. She also served as a player, coach and secretary for the Prospect Women’s Softball League in Brooklyn from 2006-2019.
Dawn is married to Stacey Friedman and they have two kids: Ethan 18 and Vivian 17. Fischer’s brothers Mark and Todd and sister-in-laws Kim and Sheryl all attended Mustang High School.

Jenifer Kleyn:(Volleyball) Jenifer Kleyn is a 1988 graduate of Mustang High School. Jenifer was a two time All-State Volleyball Selection after the 1987 and 1988 seasons. She was named the State Tournament MVP in 1988. Jenifer also earned the honor of Class Valedictorian.
Jenifer went on to play collegiately at Auburn University where she was a 4 year starter. Jenifer holds the career aces record and career aces record per set at Auburn. She is a member of the 1,000 Kill Club. Jenifer ranks in the programs top 10 for kills, attacks and digs and is 2nd in SEC history and 10th in NCAA history for career service aces.
Jenifer was a 3-time Academic All SEC and 2-time Academic All-America honoree. She earned the Southeastern Conference H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar Athlete of the Year and the Leah Rawls Atkins Female Scholar Athlete of the Year at Auburn in 1992. Jenifer was inducted into the Auburn Tiger Trail in 2010.
Jenifer earned a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum from the University of Oklahoma in 2002 and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from OU in 2011
Jenifer has worked for Oklahoma City Public Schools for 27 years where she currently serves as an Assistant Principal at US Grant High School.
Jenifer is the daughter of Janna Julian and Robert Kleyn.

Tiffany (Whittall) Harris :(Softball, Basketball, Track) Tiffany (Whittall) Harris is a 1991 graduate of Mustang High School. Tiffany was a three sport star during her high school career. She earned All-State honors in softball and basketball. She was a member of the 1988 state championship softball team. During her track career she qualified for the state meet all 4 years where she was a 2x State Runner-Up in Shot and State Runner-Up in Disc.
Tiffany went on to play college softball at the University of Southwestern Louisiana now the University of Louisiana Lafayette. She was a 4 year Letterman and led the Lady Cajuns to its first two trips to the Women's College World Series in 1993 and 1995. During her time at UL Lafayette the team was ranked nationally ascending to the #2 spot in 1994.
Tiffany was an All American catcher. She holds the NCAA record for RBI’s in a game with 11 and total bases in a game with 13 including 2 grand slams in one inning. She holds the All-Time highest fielding percentage for a career at .994 and is 3rd in both career chances at 1,474 and putouts at 1,389. She graduated in 1995 with a degree in Public Relations. Tiffany was inducted into the UL Lafayette Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.
Tiffany has been married to her husband Robert, the longtime voice of the Lady Cajuns, for 26 years. Robert proposed to Tiffany on home plate at her last game at UL. They have one son Hogan who currently plays baseball in the Oakland Athletics Organization. Tiffany and Hogan were the first mother/son softball/baseball players in UL history
Tiffany is the President and CEO of Foster Marketing.
Tiffany was born on November 18, 1972 to Bob and Mary Ann Whittall.

Robert(Bob) Smith (Posthumously):(Head Coach Football, Wrestling, Track) Robert Smith was born in Ramona, OK on December 14, 1924. He was raised in the “oil patch” in Osage County. He graduated from Barnsdall High School in 1943. Robert enlisted in the United States Navy on July 20, 1943. He served on the USS Herald of the Morning during Pacific Operations in World War II. He was honorably discharged on March 22, 1946. Robert married Arlene L. Mappes in May 1948. In 1951 he earned his college degree from the University of Oklahoma. This launched the beginning of his teaching and coaching career. Coach Smith worked at Davis Public Schools from 1951-1962. From there he moved to Velma Public Schools from 1962-1966. In 1966 Coach Smith was hired by Mustang Public Schools. Coach Robert Smith served as the first head coach of the Football, Wrestling and Track programs during his tenure in Mustang. Coach Smith started the Track and Football programs in 1966 and the Wrestling program followed soon after in 1968. Coach Smith led the football program to its first district championship and playoff appearance during the 1970 season. He also coached the school's first ever state tournament qualifier in wrestling in 1971. Coach Smith oversaw the construction of the original Bronco Stadium and Field House. He became the district's first Athletic Director in 1973. Coach Smith died on June 10, 1995. He and his wife Arlene were married for 47 years. They had 5 children all of which graduated from Mustang. The Smiths have numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who also attended Mustang Public Schools.

Coach Dewayne Thornton:(Basketball) Coach Dewayne Thornton was a faithful teacher, leader, and coach at Mustang Middle School for 23 years. He began his teaching career in 1970 at Shidler Elementary in Oklahoma City. He moved to Mustang in 1973 where he taught reading, math, and social studies. He began coaching the 7th grade boy’s and girl’s basketball teams in 1974. Coach Thornton won multiple tournaments throughout his career with both teams. In 1985 the girls' basketball team helped Coach Thornton earn his 100th career victory. His leadership and passion for the game allowed him to mold and develop players who were able to go on to achieve success at the high school level. He focused on teaching his athletes the fundamentals of the game. The Legendary Bob Pigg credited Coach Thornton in his 2018 HOF speech as an integral part of his success in building what would become the most dominant girls’ basketball program in the 80’s. Coach Thornton was named teacher of the year during his time at Mustang Middle School. He won the Project Read Certificate Merit for his service to school and community in improving reading achievement through innovative techniques. Coach Thornton retired from teaching and coaching in 1996. Dewayne Thornton was born April 5, 1934, to Rory and Hazel Thornton. He has one brother, David Thornton, and a sister, Donna Burkhart. He married his first love, Maxine Thornton in 1952. They adopted Mitch Thornton in 1960 and Kimberly Parenzan in 1962. Dewayne has 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Maxine passed in 1982 and God blessed him with Delores Thornton in 1984, they were married for 33 years before she went home in 2017. Coach Thornton was also known for his love of fishing and traveling. He enjoyed taking people to Texoma and to Arkansas to fish his favorite watering holes. He loves his family dearly and loves spending time with them whenever possible.

Tony Ellison: (Wrestling & Football) Tony Ellison was a 1980 graduate of Mustang High School. Tony was a State Champion Wrestler in 1979 and 1980. He was also the Grand State Champion in 1979 and Grand State Runner Up in 1980. Tony was a member of the AAU Wrestling Team that represented the United States in Japan in 1979. Tony’s overall high school record was (110-9). Tony was also a four year starter on the Mustang Bronco Football team. Tony earned Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1979.
Tony attended Oklahoma State University in 1980 – 1981 on a wrestling scholarship. Tony returned to Mustang in 1981 to work in the family business.
Tony Ellison was born on December 13th, 1961 to Howard and Patricia Ellison. He has 4 sisters and 1 brother. Tony graduated from Mustang High School in 1980 and married his high school sweetheart, Karen in November of 1982. They have one son, Matthew, and one daughter, Kaitlin. Kaitlin and her husband Shane Carroll have one son, Cole.
Tony and his wife Karen still live in the Mustang community where Tony serves as the President of his company, United Trenching Inc. which specializes in water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer main installation. He also established Ellison Investments in 2012 which specializes in residential and commercial land development in the Oklahoma City metro area. He is the past president of the Oklahoma Municipal Contractors’ Association.
Tony also served on the Mustang School Board from 2002 – 2009. The Ellison family has attended the Bridge Church since February 1982. Tony enjoys golfing, snow skiing, spending time with his family and spoiling his grandson, Cole.

Josh Heskew: (Football, Track) Josh Heskew is a 1993 Graduate of Mustang High School. Josh was a tight end and nose guard for the Mustang Bronco Football team. He is one of the most decorated football players in program history. Heskew caught 19 passes along with 2 touchdowns and amassed 158 tackles his senior season. Josh was the first player in Bronco History to be selected to all three all-state football teams: The Tulsa World, The Daily Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Coaches Association. Heskew was selected to represent Oklahoma in the Texas – Oklahoma Oil Bowl. Josh also lettered in track.
Josh went on to play collegiately at the University of Nebraska. He was a 2 time All Big 12 Honor Roll member in 1996 and 1997, 3 time National Champion in 1994, 1995 and 1997 and was named First Team All-Big 12 in 1998. During his playing career the Cornhuskers compiled a 58-6 record. He played in 46 games and started 26 of those. Josh was inducted into the University of Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
Josh was the 1st signee for the Oklahoma City Wranglers Arena Football Team where he played for 2 seasons compiling 21 tackles and 4 sacks in just 21 games.
Josh is the son of Mark and Vickie Heskew. Josh and his wife Brooke have 4 children: Rex, Rylee, Max and Maggee. He is employed by CUDL, a software development company out of Irvine, CA and serves as an assistant football coach at Newcastle High School.

Jerry Morgan: (Boys and Girls Basketball, Baseball) Jerry Morgan played two years of baseball and basketball at East Central University in Ada, followed by 2 seasons of professional baseball with the New York Yankees Farm Club in McAlester, Oklahoma. His coaching career started in 1951 at Valliant High School. Coach Morgan served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956 and was stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where he continued his coaching career. He also served as head coach at Doyle High School, Harrah High School and Marlow High School before coming to Mustang. Jerry Morgan would go on to teach and coach for 33 years.
Coach Morgan moved to Mustang High School in 1966 coaching 3 different sports; girls basketball, boys basketball and baseball. In 1970 Coach Morgan’s basketball team won 17 consecutive games. A record that stood for 45 years. That same year he was also named the Little All City Baseball Coach of the Year. Coach Morgan has the distinction of coaching Mustang’s first male All State Athlete, Tommy Duckett, in 1970. Coach Morgan has witnessed Mustang grow from a Class B school upon his arrival to now being the 4th largest high school in the state.
Coach Morgan retired from coaching in 1975 but continued teaching for 14 more years at Mustang High School. Jerry and JoAnn Morgan were married in 1951 and will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in September. The Morgan’s have two children Gary and Tammy and 5 grandchildren. They still live in the Mustang community and have been members of the Mustang United Methodist Church since 1966.

Danielle (Zanotti) Parker: (Cross Country, Basketball, Track) Danielle (Zanotti) Parker is one of two female athletes to earn All-State Honors in 3 sports at Mustang High School. In Cross Country, Danielle was a four time top 10 finisher at the state meet from 2001-2004. In 2001 she helped the team earn both conference and regional championships while being named the All City Cross Country Runner of the Year. She led the Broncos to back to back State Titles in 2003 and 2004.
On the basketball court Danielle continued her success earning First Team All-City honors in 2004 and 2005, Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association and Oklahoma Coaches Association All State in 2005 as well as winning AAU National Championships in 2003 and 2005.
In track, Danielle was named United States of America Track and Field All American in 2001. In 2004 she was a member of the 4 X 800 State Championship Team.
In 2004 Danielle was named the Wendy’s High School Heisman National Runner Up and in 2005 the Jim Thorpe and March of Dimes Scholar Athlete of the Year. Danielle graduated from Mustang High School in 2005 as class Valedictorian.
Danielle went on to play basketball at Kansas State University where she was a 4 year letterman and member of the 2008 Big 12 Championship team. Danielle graduated from Kansas State in 2009 with a degree in psychology. She decided to stay at KSU as the Director of Basketball Operations for the next 4 years.
Danielle earned her Doctorate degree at the University of Tulsa and is currently a clinical psychologist in PTSD at the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration. She and her husband Michael Parker, a Mustang High School teacher, reside here in Mustang.
Danielle is the daughter of Dona Zanotti and Joe VanB

Top Row: Head Coach: Don Langham, Monte Roddy, Kevin Legg, Scotty Davis, Richard Schultz, Kevin Cross, Rich Allen, Jeff Legg, David Green, Scott Minor, Craig Luken, Blaine Claypool
Bottom Row: Tim Barnes, Chris Parsons, Wade Huckabay, Jeff McDaniel, Roy Schultz, Gary Patterson, Darin Lively, Assistant Coach: Don Rudek (Not pictured: Gary Kinder)
The 1983 Mustang Bronco Wrestling team won the school’s first ever Wrestling State Championship. It was truly a team effort as the team did not have a single individual state champion. The state tournament placers were:
108 – Tim Barnes – finished 4th
115 – Chris Parsons – won one match
136 – Gary Patterson – finished 3rd
141 – Wade Huckabay – finished 2nd
148 – Darin Lively – finished 3rd
190 – Jeff McDaniel – finished 3rd
Heavyweight – Roy Schultz – finished 3rd
1983 Mustang High School Wrestling Team
1983 Mustang Bronco Wrestling Team (Wrestling State Champion): The 1983 wrestling team finished the dual season with a record of 13-4 and won the conference and regional championships. The Broncos qualified seven wrestlers for the state tournament.
After the first day of the state tournament six of the seven state qualifiers dropped into the consolation rounds and the team trailed Tulsa Webster by 25.5 points. Even though the Broncos faced an uphill battle they were able to pull off one of the biggest comebacks in wrestling history. Seniors Gary Patterson, Darin Lively, Jeff McDaniel and Roy Schultz placed 3rd, freshman Tim Barnes finished 4th and senior Wade Huckabay finished 2nd. They remain the only team in state history to earn a team title without a single individual state champion.
1983 Wrestling Team Members:
Head Coach: Don Langham
Assistant: Don Rudek
Manager: Greg Kimball
Mat Maids: Stacy Jackson, Marian Jensen, Micki Edwards, Julie Wilson, Stacy Isalas, Juane Hamm, Mandy Smith, Mariann Denton
Cheerleader: Angie Franks
Freshmen: Tim Barnes
Sophomores: Chris Parsons, Scott Davis, Craig Luken, Scott Minor, Kevin Legg
Juniors: Blaine Claypool, Kevin Cross, Richard Schultz, Richie Allen
Seniors: Monty Roddy, David Green, Jeff Legg, Gary Patterson, Wade Huckabay, Darin Lively, Gary Kinder, Jeff McDaniel, and Roy Shultz

Shane Hamman was born on June 20, 1972 to Joe and Carol Hamman.

Shane is a 1990 graduate of Mustang High School where he competed in both football and wrestling. Shane’s athletic career took off after high school as he found the sport of weight lifting.

Shane competed in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. He set the American record in the Snatch, Clean and Jerk and total kgs while placing 7th at the 2004 Olympic Games. Shane is often referred to as the strongest weightlifter in American history.

From 1991-1996 in Powerlifting Shane was a 2 time World Gold Medalist, 4 time National Champion and broke 14 World records. From 1996-2005 in Weightlifting he was a 9 Time National Champion, 2 time Olympian and broke 27 American records.

Shane is currently employed as an Account Manager for Anchor Drilling Fluids. He is married to his wife Cristin. They have three children Ember, Titus and Axel.

Charles Carpenter : (Football ) Charles Carpenter is the first member of the 2019 Hall of Fame Class. Coach Carpenter served as head coach of the Mustang football program from 1973 - 1992 with a career record of (126 - 89). He led Mustang to the playoffs 9 times. The Broncos earned four District Cha mpionships (’78,’80,’82,’84) and a State Runner - Up fin ish in 1980 losing a hard fought game to Ada 10 - 3. Coach Carpenter oversaw the transition from a class 2A program to a 6A program by the end of his tenure. Before coming to Mustang Carpenter served as h ead coach at US Grant where he went a combined (25 - 18). His career coaching record is (151 - 107).

Toby Daugherty was born on November 11, 1962 in Eldorado, KS. He is the son of Carl and Sharon Daugherty. He has one brother, Terry, who was a 1982 MHS graduate.

Toby is a 1981 graduate of Mustang High School. He was a 3 sport athlete at Mustang excelling in football, wrestling and track. Toby was named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Football Team and was selected to play in the Oil Bowl. During his wrestling career he earned the 1981 Heavyweight State Championship, as well as a state runner-up finish and was named to the All State Wrestling Team. He also went on to earn an AAU Junior Olympic National Championship in both Greco and Freestyle Wrestling. Toby rounded out his high school career by earning a 4th place finish in the shot put at the state track meet.

Toby played college football at Central State University and was a member of the 1982 National Championship Team. Toby was inducted into the UCO Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of this team. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UCO.

After graduating college Toby began a 14 year teaching and coaching career at Edmond Memorial High School where he served as the head football coach. Toby entered into private business in 2004.

Toby is married to his wife Susan and they have two daughters Emily Hey of Mustang and Katie Ellis of Dallas, TX.

The 1984 Mustang High School Volleyball Team went a remarkable (45-0) on their way to earning the 1984 State Championship. The team was coached by 2018 Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Linda Lacy. This team accomplished what most teams only dream of by going undefeated. This team captured 6 tournament championships and a regional championship on their way to earning the state title.

The team produced four All-Staters: Seniors- Darlene Justik, Marianne Denton, Mandy Smith and Sophomore Stephanie Nowicki. The other starters included: Terri Triplett, Terri Pyle and Shelli Siebold. Other team members included: Abbie Ritter, Angie Terrett, Heidi Long, Jill Stutler, Cindy Maddux and Assistant Coach Mary Sine.

The team would like to accept this honor on behalf of their late teammate Marianne Denton. Marianne lost her battle with cancer in 2011. Marianne was a four year starter at setter and was named to the All State Team in ‘82, ‘83 and ‘84. She went on to play collegiately and in 2009 founded the Oklahoma Storm Volleyball Club.

James Garner was born on December 21, 1951 to Ray and Edna Garner. He has one brother Wayne who was a 1966 graduate of MHS.

James is a 1970 graduate of Mustang High School where he starred in football, basketball and baseball. James was the first quarterback in the history of the football program earning All Conference selection both his junior and senior seasons. He was a three year letterman on the basketball team. The 1970 team won a school record 18 games in a row and that record stood until 2015. James averaged 16 points per game during that season. He earned All Conference honor his senior season. James was a four year letterman in baseball. Earning All Conference honors during both his junior and senior seasons. He was named the Daily Oklahoman Little All City Player of the Year in 1970 as well as being named to the All State Team.

After graduation James signed with Oklahoma City Southwestern on a baseball scholarship. After completing one year James went on to play professional softball for 15 years. During this time he was named to 20 different All Star Teams. James was a member of the 1978 World Champion Softball Team where he was named First Team All World Infielder.

James retired from Applied Industrial Technologies in 2017.

James has been married to his wife Lynna for 40 years. James has 4 sons Shane, Evan, Jordan and Jeremy.

Misty VanCuren was born on May 21, 1974. She is the daughter of Pam and Ron West. Misty moved to Mustang in the 5th grade and she has been a legend ever since.
Misty is a 1992 graduate of Mustang High School. She was a 3 sport athlete at Mustang excelling in softball, basketball and soccer. Misty is the only athlete in the history of Mustang High School to be named All State in 3 sports. Misty was a member of the 1988 state champion softball team and the 1991 state runner-up team. She was named to the Daily Oklahoman Super 5 team in 1992. After fielding scholarship offers in all 3 sports Misty decided to stay close to home and play basketball at the University of Oklahoma.
Misty played at OU from 1992-1995. At the end of the 1995 season she decided to transfer to Oklahoma Christian University. At OC, she averaged 13.9 points per game for the Lady Eagles during the 1995-96 basketball season which earned her All-Sooner Athletic Conference second-team honors. After exhausting her basketball eligibility she played softball during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. She earned her degree in education in December of 1997.
After graduation Misty applied with the Dallas Police Department and entered the police academy in 1998. Misty has served as a Patrol Officer, SWAT Team member, Academy Instructor, Mayors Protection Detail and currently serves as a Detective in the Organized Crime Division.
Misty is most proud of the fact that she raised her younger sister Summer Delarosa Clark.

Steve Smiley was born in Salem, IL September 12, 1950. Steve and his family moved to Crescent, OK in 1962. He graduated from Crescent High School in 1968. After graduation he attended Central State University where he earned his degree in 1974. Steve went on to obtain his Master’s Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1982.

Steve was employed by Mustang Public Schools from 1975-2001. He served as District Athletic Director from 1985-2001. While serving as Athletic Director he oversaw the transition of Mustang Athletics moving from Class 5A to Class 6A. He also helped negotiate the first regionally televised High School Football game between Mustang and Midwest City High School in 1989.

In 2001 Steve moved to Bixby where he served as Athletic Director from 2001-2005. He retired in 2005 from public education. Steve is still an active member in the athletic world as he can be found traveling the state for Daktronics.

Steve has been an active member in the Oklahoma Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as well as the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. He served as OIAAA President from 1990-1991, he served on the NIAAA board of directors from 1996-1998. In 1995 he was named the National Council of Secondary Schools Athletic Director of the Year. He received the OIAAA State Citation in 1997 and OIAAA Award of Merit in 2001. In 2005 he was named Oklahoma Coaches Association Region 7 and Oklahoma Coaches Association Athletic Director of the Year.

Travis Raper was born on January 31, 1935. He is a 1954 graduate of Mustang High School. Travis was a standout basketball and fast-pitch softball player.

Travis was a 3 year starter on the boys basketball team. He led the team in scoring during the 1952-1953 and 1953-1954 seasons averaging over 20 points per game. He was named First Team All Conference both seasons. Travis was also a 4 year letterman on the fast-pitch softball team. His junior and senior year he was the number one pitcher.

After graduating from Mustang High School Travis went on to serve in the Oklahoma City Fire Department reaching the rank of Captain. Travis, however might be most remembered for his semi-pro fast-pitch softball accomplishments. Travis appeared in 10 national tournaments and recorded 50 no hitters during his pitching career. Throughout his softball career, Travis pitched for several teams including Connies Prescription, Yellow Cab, Motiff Homes, Master-bilt Motors, and the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

Travis Raper was named one of the “Best 21” players in the 25 year history of the Wichita Falls Invitational Tournament. One of his biggest and brightest moments though was on a spring night in 1962 when Travis and his Master-bilt Motors team faced the legendary Eddie Feigner and his Kings of the Court. Travis pitched a masterpiece out-dueling Eddie Feigner in 15 innings leading his team to a 1-0 victory. Travis was inducted into the Oklahoma City Metro Softball Hall of Fame in 1984 and is considered legendary in regards to Oklahoma softball players.

Travis Raper passed away on May 21, 2013.

Bob Pigg was born in Dow, OK on August 14, 1933. Before entering education he served for 20 years in the United States Air Force where he retired as a Master Sergeant.
From 1975-1991 Bob Pigg served as Head Girls Basketball Coach at Mustang High School. Coach Pigg has a career record of 359-83. He led the Lady Broncos to state championships in 1980, ’81, ’86 and ’88. The Lady Broncos were state runner-up in ’82,’84, and ’89. The Daily Oklahoman dubbed Bob Pigg as the coach of the ‘80’s. In his 17 years as a head coach, Pigg lead his team to 13 state tournament berths and during a 10 year span Coach Pigg and the Lady Broncos were in the state finals 7 times.
Bob Pigg coached 19 All State players and 1 Converse All American while at Mustang. Pigg was named conference coach of the year 12 times, Big All City Coach of the year 3 times, Oklahoma Girls All State Coach in 1980 and Texas/Oklahoma All Star Game Coach in 1984. In 1991 Coach Pigg was named the National High School Girls Basketball Coach of the year.
Bob Pigg retired from Mustang Public Schools in 1991. Upon his retirement he was inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1992, the Oklahoma High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1994 and he is also a member of the City of Mustang Hall of Fame.
Coach Pigg has been an active member of the Mustang Community serving as President of the Kiwanis, Elder at Mustang Christian Church, as well as volunteering with the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. He is also a lifetime member of the UCO alumni association and member of the Air Force Sergeants Association.
Coach Pigg has been married to wife Mona Ray Pigg for 64 years. Bob and Mona have one son Keith.

Dr. Linda Lacy is a 1970 graduate of Miami High School in Miami, OK where she was an accomplished track and field athlete. Upon graduating high school Dr. Lacy attended Oklahoma State University from 1970-1974 where she was a member of the Field Hockey, Badminton and Volleyball programs. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1974. She went on to earn a Masters in Administration from UCO in 1979 and PhD from OSU in 1987.

Dr. Lacy started her coaching career at Mustang in 1974. In 9 seasons as a head volleyball coach her overall record was 329-26. In 1984 the Lady Broncos went a perfect 45-0 and captured the 1984 state championships. Her teams also won state titles in 1978, ’79, ’80, ’82 and ’83. Her 1981 team earned runner-up. While at Mustang Dr. Lacy also coached softball leading the Lady Broncos to a 3rd place finish at the 1983 state tournament, track, cross country and junior high basketball. Dr. Lacy was named Oklahoma Volleyball Coach of the year in 1982 and 1983, she was named District 5 Coach of the Year in 1984.

Dr. Lacy served as assistant principal at Mustang High School from 1984-1986.

From 1986-1990 Dr. Lacy served as Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Riverside Community College in Riverside California. She holds a career winning percentage of .689 which remains the highest winning percentage in school history. She also served as the Head Men’s Golf coach from 1988-1990 leading the program to its first ever conference championship. In 1990 she was named Dean of Student Activities. She served in this capacity until 1997. From 1997-2000 Dr. Lacy served as Dean of Student Services. In 2000 she was named Associate Vice President of Student Services. 2003-2005 she served as Vice President of Student Services in 2006 she served as Vice Chancellor of Student Services and Operations. In 2006 she was named interim President and served in this capacity until 2009. In 2009 she named President/Superintendent of Cheritos College in Norwalk California.

Tom Duckett was born on July 22, 1953 to Ross and Charlene Duckett. Tom came by his athletic prowess honestly. Ross Duckett played college football and wrestled at Oklahoma State University. Tom’s sister Charlotte Duckett was the first girls All State Basketball player at Mustang in 1965 and went on to play collegiately at Ouachita Baptist University.
Tom Duckett was a well-rounded student-athlete. Tom graduated from Mustang High School in 1971 as Salutatorian of his class. He was a member of the National Honor Society for 4 years, a member of Student Council for 3 years and was a member of the choir and jazz band.
Tom was a multi-sport athlete as well at Mustang High School excelling in football, basketball and track. He earned All-Conference and All District honors in football and basketball his junior and senior seasons. During his senior season Tom averaged 22 points and 15 rebounds per game. He was named First Team Big All City, Oklahoma All State, Faith Seven All Star, Jim Thorpe Athlete of the Year and Boston Scouting Systems of America High School All American. Tom signed a scholarship to play basketball at Oklahoma State University
Tom played at OSU from 1971-1974. At the end of the 1974 season he transferred to Bethany Nazarene College. During his senior season he was named NAIA District 9 All District First Team. He set the single game rebounding record at BNC with 23 rebounds and held that record for 20 years. He graduated from BNC Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biology.
Tom has served in various church staff ministry roles throughout his adult life. He has recorded 7 albums and in 2008 one of his songs reached number five on the Independent Reporting Christian Radio Stations. In 1999 he was awarded the Oklahoma Governor’s Humanitarian Award for his relief efforts following the May 3, 1999 tornado.
Tom and his wife Becky have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
The Duckett family along with Tom’s accomplishments have left a lasting impact on the Mustang community. Charline Duckett was a long time teacher for Mustang Public Schools. Ross Duckett was the first Mayor of Mustang and served 16 years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Kendall Cross was born February 24, 1968 in Hardin, MT.

Kendall is a 1986 graduate of Mustang High School where he starred on the wrestling team. Kendall was state runner-up in 1984, state champion in 1985 and finished 3rd in 1986. Kendall won a bronze medal at the 1986 World Championships before going on to wrestle at Oklahoma State University.

While at OSU Kendall was a three time All-American and won the 1989 NCAA Championship. Kendall earned his degree from OSU in Political Science and Economics. It was said on many occasions that Kendall Cross was destined to be an Olympic Champion due to his wide-open exciting style which would be dubbed the “Kendall Cross style.”

Kendall was named the Outstanding Freestyle Wrestler in 1992 and 1995. Kendall wrestled in the 1992 Olympics where he earned a 6th place finish. To qualify for the 1996 Olympics Cross had to defeat two-time world champion Terry Brands in a series of history making matches. While at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta Kendall earned a gold medal in the 57 kilogram weight class (125.5lbs) by defeating Guivi Sissaouri of Canada 5-3 in the finals. Kendall finished his career by earning the 1997 World Cup of Freestyle Wrestling Championship in Stillwater.

Kendall is one of the most decorated wrestlers in United States wrestling history. He was named the 1997 USA Wrestling Athlete of the Year. In 2002 he was honored as a distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and in 2006 he was inducted into the OSU Hall of Honor.

After his career ended Kendall went on to serve as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina and Harvard University. Kendall has also served as a coach for the Dave Schultz Wrestling Club as well as the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club.

Darron is a 1986 graduate of Mustang High School. Darron was a 3 sport athlete at Mustang excelling in football, basketball and baseball.

Darron quarterbacked the ’86 Bronco football team to a 9-1 record and was named First Team Big All City. He went on to average 14 points per game as the point guard in basketball where he earned All State Honors and then capped off the year in baseball where Darron was named 1986 Big All City Player of the Year as well as receiving All State honors. Darron went on to play college baseball at the University of Oklahoma.

While at OU Darron was named to the Freshman All American Team, Big 8 Player of the Year and selected to the OU All-Century Team. In 1989 he was drafted in the 5th round by the Cincinnati Reds and made his Big League debut with the Montreal Expos in 1999. Darron had 25 plate appearances including 6 hits, 1 Home Run and 2 RBI’s. His season, unfortunately, was cut short due to a knee injury; however, Darron enjoyed a 14 year career in professional baseball where he was a 5 time Minor League All Star. After his playing days ended Darron coached for 4 years in the Colorado Rockies organization.

After retiring from professional baseball Darron founded the Thunder Academy, a baseball academy for aspiring players.

Lori (Cloar) Carter was born July 28, 1970 to Paul and Linda Cloar. She is a 1988 graduate of Mustang High School.

Lori was a standout basketball player at Mustang High School lettering all 3 years. Her team’s record during her career at MHS was 70-12 and she earned 2 state championships (1986 and 1988). Lori was named sophomore of the Year in the Metro Conference in 1986, First Team All-Conference in 1987 and 1988, Big All City Player of the Year in 1988, Oklahoma All State in 1988 as well as Converse All American. During the 1988 State Tournament Lori averaged an astounding 30 points per game.

After High School Lori signed with Montana State University where she played the 1989 season. Lori transferred to Southern Nazarene University after her freshman year where she continued her career from 1989-1992. While at SNU she earned All-Conference honors in 1991 and 1992, Honorable Mention All American in 1992 and she was a part of a program that won 122 consecutive home games. She still holds the single game assist record with 17. Lori graduated in 1993 with a degree in Biology.

Lori started her coaching career in 1996 serving as an assistant coach at Oklahoma City University until 1998. She moved to Oklahoma Baptist University as women’s assistant from 1998-2000 and in 2000 Lori took her first head coaching job at St. Gregory’s University. While at St. Gregory’s she was named Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2001. In 2003 Lori was named head coach of her alma mater, SNU.

She served as head coach at SNU from 2003-2012. Her teams won the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament Championships in 2004, 2007 and 2011 and her 2004 team went on to win the NAIA National Championship. Lori is the All-Time Winningest Coach in SNU history with an overall record of 219-83. She was named Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year 3 times and was named NAIA Coach of the Year after the 2004 season.

Lori has 2 brothers Doug and Nathan who also graduated from Mustang. She is happily married to Joe Carter and they have one son, Jaxon.

Dennis Byrd was born October 5, 1966 to Dan and Nancy Byrd. He has 4 siblings Dan, Doug, Jeni and Dawn.
Dennis is a 1984 graduate of Mustang High School. He began his football career during his sophomore year of high school and was a 3 year letterman. During his senior season he was credited with 63 unassisted tackles and averaged 2.5 sacks per game. He was named Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year, First Team Big All City, First Team All-District and All State. He was also a letter winner in Track and Field as well.
Dennis accepted a scholarship to the University of Tulsa and was a 4 year starter for the Golden Hurricane. Dennis left the University of Tulsa with 321 total tackles and 21 sacks. In his senior season he amassed 108 tackles, 11 sacks and 35 quarterback hurries earning him Honorable Mention All American Honors. Dennis held the All Time Sack Record until 2013.
Dennis was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. During his 4 year career Dennis totaled 27 sacks and 110 total tackles. Dennis’ career was cut short after suffering a neck injury against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 29, 1992. Dennis was told he would never walk again. However, with his faith, family and amazing work ethic Dennis overcame great obstacles and was able to walk within three short months.
Mustang High School Football created the Dennis Byrd Award in 1988. Dennis was named the Oklahoman of the Year in 1993. His book “Dennis Byrd: Rise and Walk” was published in 1993 and he was an honorary captain at the Jets first home game of the 1993 season where he performed the coin toss. He was honored as one of the 10 most outstanding Americans in 1994. On October 28, 2012 the New York Jets retired his number. The Jets also created the Dennis Byrd Award given annually to honor the most inspirational player in their franchise.
Dennis Byrd died in an automobile accident on October 15, 2016 at the age of 50.