Prep Redzone Way Too Early Rankings

1) WASHINGTON
– Two-time defending champion Washington isn’t looking to give up their crown anytime soon.
2) IDABEL
– The Warriors appear to be ready to take that next step with experienced talent everywhere.
3) CASCIA HALL
– The Commandos were very young last year and will be bringing back everyone in 2024.
4) MILLWOOD
– The Falcons had to settle for silver in 2022 and 2023. They want to bring home a gold ball in 2024.
5) VICTORY CHRISTIAN
– The Conquerors have to replace some big names but they won’t be starting from scratch either.
6) JONES
– The Longhorns are a perennial power in Class 2A and nothing changes with the split in the class.
7) PRAGUE
– Prague has turned into one of the consistent contenders over the last few years in the state.
8) BEGGS
– Beggs will have a new head coach but this is still a team that has talent year in and year out.
9) OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
– The Saints have to reload but this has become one of the more consistent programs in Oklahoma.
10) CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN
– Crossings Christian is going to be an interesting team to watch as they look to contend in 2024.

WAY TOO EARLY 2A-2 RANKINGS

1) VIAN
– The Wolverines will bring back the majority of their starters and appear to be the 2024 favorites.
2) REJOICE CHRISTIAN
– Rejoice will get back their best player and they will be a team to look out for with the 2A split.
3) ALVA
– Alva made a deep playoff run and with the majority of their starters back, expect them to contend.
4) COLCORD
– Colcord brings back the majority of their starters and could make plenty of noise in the fall.
5) KANSAS
– They bring back their quarterback and Kansas could take the next step to contending in 2024.
6) DAVIS
– Davis has been a perennial power and the Class 2A split could make them a power again.
7) KIEFER
– Kiefer has to replace quite a bit of experience but the Trojans will still be a team to watch.
8) SALINA
– Salina has a young roster returning and that could help them have a breakout season in 2024.
9) VALLIANT
– Valliant brings back some very talented players and they should be a team to watch this fall.
10) ADAIR
– The Warriors returned to contending in 2023 and we expect them to be a top ten team again.

I can agree with most of this list, but there is next to no way Valliant is a top 10 team in 2A-2. They will struggle to make the playoffs in their district unless they get the right coach. And even then it might take them getting a transfer or two from Idabel, Hugo, or B-Bow. I'd put a team like Holdenville or Frederick in the top 10 before Valliant.

I think they have rejoice a little to high in their rankings.  I think Valliant is probably outside the top 10 looking in , as is Salina.  I would have Holdenville in top 10 and either Luther/Perry at 10. Both teams return a bit. I think Perry will be a darkhorse this season.
It is interesting to see how they ranked teams.  
In the top division-I would back Beggs out and have Chandler at 10. Or Kingston to start as they retain a quite a few weapons from last years team.

I’m looking at Kansas taking a step forward next season…