When the 2025 Class 3A-4 all-district honors were released, they read less like a list and more like a summary of one of the greatest seasons Inola football has ever produced.
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After a 9-3 campaign that generated a long-awaited return to playoff relevance, the Longhorns were rewarded with a wave of major awards and all-district selections that reflected both individual excellence and a program-wide advancement.
Inola finished 9-3, winning a home playoff game for the first time since 2016 and securing its first winning season since 2019. The nine-win total marked just the sixth time in school history that the Longhorns reached that benchmark, and the postseason success also carried historic weight.
Inola’s first-round playoff win over Checotah was its first playoff win since 1994 and first home playoff win since 1984, milestones that have been decades in the making.
District honors were led by Brennan Lawley, who was named Offensive Player of the Year after leading an offense that consistently delivered in key moments.
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On the defensive front, Inola’s dominance in the trenches was recognized twice, with Alejandro Gallegos and Brock Landsaw earning defensive lineman of the year honors. Elsewhere, Eddie Yang was named Special Teams Player of the Year.
The district also recognized toughness, resilience and impact beyond statistics when Jenner Estes received the Purple Heart Award.
And to top it all off, Brett Thomas was named Coach of the Year, a fitting honor for the architect behind Inola’s resurgence.
That success extended far beyond the biggest awards. Several seniors earned First Team All-District honors, including Micah Schwing at wide receiver, Tyler Yoder on the offensive line, Caleb Helling on the defensive line, Angel Mata at inside linebacker and Huston Wilhite in the defensive backfield.
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Additional recognition went to Zeke Rodriguez, Caleb Sims, Chance Lawrence, Alejandro Pando and Gus Robertson, who received Honorable Mention after playing key roles in the Longhorns’ historic run.