STRATFORD — Four Stratford High School football players earned top honors on the All-District A1-2 team following the 2025 season.
Lincoln Hall was named the District A1-2 Running Back of the Year, Braxton Bear was named an A1-2 First Team Running Back, Gavin Green was named a First Team Defensive Lineman and Kelyn Dickerson was named a First Team Inside Linebacker.
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“This is an awesome group of young men that I am very proud of, and they are very deserving of these awards,” veteran Stratford football coach Michael Blackburn said. “They are a part of a group of seniors that have been great leaders on and off the field and have set a good example to follow for other students on how they play — but more importantly, on how they act and carry themselves each day off the field. They will be greatly missed.”
LINCOLN HALL
Hall’s senior season was cut short by injury midway through the year, but his impact was still recognized by district coaches.
“Lincoln’s season was cut short by injury at the halfway point, and even though he played quarterback and not running back, the other district coaches felt like he was a great running threat and wanted to honor him with this award,” Blackburn said.
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Hall rushed for 640 yards and seven touchdowns, while also throwing for 414 yards and five scores. He finished his career with 2,472 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns, along with 2,602 passing yards and 21 touchdown passes.
BRAXTON BEAR
Bear primarily played wide receiver during his senior season.
“Braxton primarily played wide receiver this year, where he had 112 yards receiving with one touchdown and also had 73 yards rushing,” Blackburn said.
Bear finished his career with 20 receptions for 360 yards and two touchdowns.
GAVIN GREEN
Green anchored Stratford’s defense and offensive line.
“Gavin was our leading tackler this year with 71 tackles and three sacks,” Blackburn said. “He was also our starting center and the leader of our offensive line.”
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KELYN DICKERSON
Despite battling injuries throughout the season, Dickerson remained a key contributor defensively.
“Kelyn battled through some injuries this year as well, but he still totaled 63 tackles,” Blackburn said.
Dickerson completed his career with 130 tackles and two sacks.
Wynnewood’s Brad O’Steen was named District A1-2 Coach of the Year. O’Steen is a former Ada High School head coach.
