OSSAA 6A Regional Preview: Yukon Regional

The Yukon Regional gets underway on Wednesday, May 6th featuring Yukon, Choctaw, Putnam City West, and Northwest Classen. We break down each team’s record, players to watch, and a deeper look at each team as they head into this week’s regional and look to make a state tournament run.

Wednesday's Schedule:

Yukon vs Northwest Classen at 11:00 AM

Choctaw vs Putnam City West at 1:30 PM

Winner's Bracket game at 4:00 pm

Loser's Bracket game at 6:30 pm

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Yukon Millers

Overall Record: 27-7
District Record: 11-3

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
P Gentry Hoke (2026; Cowley County) 
SS Eddie Fish (2026; Louisana Tech) 
P Brayden Trogdon (2026; Youngstown State) 
INF Drake Pace (2027) 
OF/P Wyatt Jones (2027) 
INF/OF Zayden Khalil (2028)
OF Cade Geiger (2027)
P/1B Preston Klose (2027)
C/P Owen Blair (2027)
OF Caleb Schneider (2027)

Coach Phillips and the Millers have been one of the most consistent teams in the stats since opening day two months ago. Through their steady play, they have also shown to be as well-rounded as any team in 6Awith depth on the mound and numerous players stepping up throughout the season. Offensively, they have both high-end talent as well as depth that can consistently execute at a high level. We have seen the emergence of Cade Geiger at the top of the order, consistently find his way on base and set the table for the talented middle of the order. Louisana Tech signee Eddie Fish in the 2-hole and the continued emergence of Drake Pace in the 3-Hole. Pace has been one of the top producers in the state offensively and churned out extra base hits in bunches. Further, numerous players have stepped up in big moments throughout the lineup with Zayden Khalil, Clayton Strange, and Wyatt Jones all making it tough on opposing offenses. On the mound, the success of district starters Brayden Trogdon (Youngstown State) and Gentry Hoke (Cowley County) have set the tone for the team week after week. They have attacked opposing lineups and worked deep into games, consistently. The depth on the mound, along with front-line talent, gives Yukon as good an opportunity as anyone to advance this week. As with any title hopes, the ability to pitch and play defense at a high level will ultimately be a deciding factor and Yukon has shown the ability to do that at a high level throughout the year.

Choctaw Yellowjackets
 

Overall Record: 21-9
District Record: 10-4

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
SS/P Broedy Taron (2026; Barton Country) 
OF Josiah Kemp (2026; Oklahoma)
1B/P Titus Hawk (2027)
C Logan Nei (2026) 
INF/OF Tripp Enright (2026)
P Jakob Standifer (2027)
INF/OF Brodee Clifton (2026)
INF Cash Hollingsworth (2029)
OF Jace Larman (2029)
LHP Jaxxon King (2029)

Coach Hawk and the Yellowjackets have a mix of youth and experience littered throughout their lineup. Offensively, they are led with experience at the top of the lineup. Shorstop Broedy Taron (Barton County signee) is at the top and consistently set the table for a talented core in the middle. Centerfielder Josiah Kemp (Oklahoma signee) can pressure defenses in a variety of ways whether it be through churning out extra base hits or the threat of the stolen base leading to pitching in the zone for 3, 4, or 5 in the order. Finally, Junior Titus Hawk, long levered multi-sport standout, has hit in the produced out of the 3rd spot throughout the season and continues to show his athleticism and ability to execute as part of the Yellowjacket team offense. The depth in the lineup and ability to execute has been paramount to their success and seniors like Tripp Enright and Logan Nei are a big part of that. On the mound, Broedy Taron has shown the ability to compete against anyone with athleticism showing up on the bump. Freshman left hander Jaxxon King continues to gain valuable experience with a true 3-pitch mix and the ability to create tough angles for opposing hitters. As a team, they are one of the top defensive teams in the state that will not beat themselves - paramount this time of year. A mix of senior leadership, talented underclassmen, and a gritty offense that can score in a variety of ways give Choctaw an opportunity to make a lot of noise this postseason.

Putnam City West Patriots

Overall Record: 11-16
District Record: 2-10

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
OF Cadence Smith (2028)
INF Aaron De Loera (2026)
1B Ezequiel Hernandez (2026)
P Riley Axtell (2029)
INF Tylor Mason (2029)

Coach Wright and the Patriots will bring a combination of youth and experience to postseason play in 2026. Offensively, the Patriots have a dangerous lineup with four regulars hitting over .300 on te year and are led by senior Aaron De Loera and hit eye-popping .478 mark. Senior Ezequiel Hernandez is also in the midst of a big season as he is hitting .379 to date. Being led by seniors, a trio of underclassmen have all stepped up and continued to develop throughout the season. Sophomore Cadence Smith is coming off a strong freshman season and continues to show the ability to get on base at a high clip. Further, freshman Tylor Mason has had a strong freshman campaign with a .320 average and appears primed to continue that in regional play. On the mound, freshman Riley Axtell leads the team in innings and has shown the ability to miss bats with 36K in 33.2 IP. Axtell's 6-1 record also paces the squad and sets the table for an exciting career ahead. PC West will look for their youth to take another step forward, along with the senior leaders, after almost a full season of play in order to stir up some magic this postseason.

Northwest Classen Knights
  

Overall Record: 12-18
District Record: 2-11

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
OF Jabes Bathelmy (2027)
INF Anthony Jones (2026)
OF Samuel McClure (2027)
C Noah Jones (2028)
P Ulises Villegas-Gutierre (2026)
P/OF Daniel Diaz (2028)

Coach Hansen and the Knights enter the postseason with an offense that has seen strong numbers from multiple guys throughout the lineup and as they look to shake up regional play. The Knights are led by Jabes Bathelmy and his .438 average as he looks to get on base and pressure opposing defenses. Further, sophomore Noah Jones is also in the midst of a strong year with a .382 mark and junior outfielder Sam McClure comes into postseason play with a .371 batting average. With five players hitting above .300, their can string hits together and score in bunches. On the mound, sophomore Daniel Diaz and senior Ulises Villegas-Gutierre has helped pace the staff behind McClure. The increased depth in the lineup and potential to have success on the mound, Northwest Classes is one of the more intriguing low seeds that can make things difficult for some of the higher seeds within the regional.

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