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2026 OSSAA Team Preview: Bixby Spartans built to contend again
Bixby enters 2026 as a Class 6A contender after a 31–10 campaign that reached the state semifinals, with Dean Wilson back for his seventh season guiding a seasoned core. The Spartans’ path is clear: keep the bats humming while new arms take on a heavier load. [1]The returning position group has the look of a lineup that can stretch games. Outfielders Graham Knight (2026, Cowley CC commit) and Barrett Standley (2027) headline the outfield, with infielders Nate Gonzalez (2026), John Crosby (2027), and Dax Sullivan (2027) anchoring the dirt. Knight is projected again as a middle‑of‑the‑order bat and a two‑way piece for the staff. [1][2]There’s fresh help on the way, too. First baseman Jackson Turney (2026) and infielder Cody Young (2026, Cowley CC commit) add run‑producing potential, while big‑bodied RHP/INF Connor Arant (2028) brings intriguing upside on the mound. [1]The key question is on the hill. Graduated workhorses, including arms like Brian Justice and Coen Miller, leave innings that must be absorbed by younger pitchers if the Spartans are to match their defensive standard. If those roles settle, the offense and glove work stack up with the state’s best. [1]Inside the clubhouse, catcher Brodie Stockard (sophomore) is earning marks for his arm, athleticism, and growing voice, while senior infielder Max Stephens sets the tempo with leadership and consistency. [2]Fans can track roster updates and the full slate on the Bixby athletics team page as the Spartans gear up for another deep spring. [3]