2016 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
2015
· Did not compete
2014
· Earned NCCAA All-American honors with a second place finish in the discus at the NCCAA Championships with a throw of 41.66 meters
· Placed tenth in the javelin at the NCCAA Championships with a 41.66 meter throw
· Recorded a 49.15 meter toss in the discus at the KT Woodman Classic where he finished fourth
· Placed second at the North Texas Classic with a 50.12 meter throw
· Finished as the runner-up at the OBU Invitational with a 47.14 meter toss
· Placed second at the Tulsa Duels with a throw of 46.88 meters
· Won the Southwestern Invitiational with a 50.03 meter toss
2013
· Took fourth in the discus at the NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a 48.79 meter throw
· Finished in fifth place at the UCO Indoor Invitational in the weight throw with a 12.50 meter toss
· Placed second at the outdoor Bison Invitational with a 47.50 meter throw
· Set a career-best in the discus with a 51.53 meter throw and finished in fifth place at the KT Woodman
· Finished in first place at the Southwestern Relays with a 49.46 meter throw
· Took first place at the SAC Conference Challenge with a 48.47 meter throw
2012
· Posted a career-best 12.69-meter throw in the shot put tat the MSSU Invitational
· Took sixth at the OC Indoor Invitational with a career-best 11.84-meter throw
· Took second in the discus at the Sooner Athletic Conference Championships with a career-best 44.58-meter throw and took sixth in the javelin with a career-best 42.37-meter throw
· Notched a career-best 32.93-meter toss in the hammer at the Bison Invitational
· Posted a season-best 12.27-meter throw in the shot put at the SAC Championships where he took third
HIGH SCHOOL
· Prepped four varsity seasons at Fairview (Okla.) High School where he graduated in 2011
· Was a two-time state champion in the discus and a state runner-up in the shot
· Played three seasons of varsity football and basketball
· Named all-state and Class A District 1 MVP Offensive Lineman as a senior
· Selected to the ESPN-CTB Sports All-Star Team
· Played in the K101 Classic Bowl
· Led team in tackles with 77
· Received an all-conference honorable mention in basketball
PERSONAL
· Born March 29, 1993, to Bradley and Tamra Stephens
· Has three brothers, Braden, Cade and Camron
· Majoring in history
· Plans to teach and coach after graduation
· Is the chair for the UMC Youth Council
· Certified to be a Lay Speaker in the Methodist Church
· Enjoys being a counselor at CYME Leadership Camp, music, video games and hanging out with friends
Historical Player Information
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2012Freshman
Throws
6'5"
290 lbs
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2013Sophomore
Throws
6'5"
290 lbs
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2014Junior
Throws
6'5"
290 lbs
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2015Senior
Throws
6'5"
290 lbs
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