Brady McAdoo 

Tuttle High School 

As the 2023 football season approaches, one player the Tuttle Tiger faithful are excited to see return to the football field is junior Brady McAdoo. A versatile player for the Tigers, McAdoo was instrumental in helping Tuttle to a 9-3 finish last season under head coach Brad Ballard. The Tigers went 6-1 in district play and entered the playoffs as one of the favorites, but a second-round game against Wagoner ended the season. 

For players like McAdoo, the loss has stuck with him, and he is focused on making the most of every opportunity this season. 

“I am most excited to see what kind of team we have become,” said McAdoo. “What I enjoy most about playing football are the memories that I have made with my teammates.” 

With seven starters back on the offensive side of the ball, McAdoo will have many opportunities to make more memories with his teammates. McAdoo was quick to mention a few players we should watch this season.

“Keep an eye on Luke Falwell at running back, Mark Douglas at wide receiver, and Adrian Avelar on the defensive line,” said McAdoo. 

Last season McAdoo accounted for 554 yards on 83 carries in only seven games. He averaged 6.6 yards per carry and scored 11 touchdowns. As a wide receiver McAdoo caught 14 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown, averaging over 11 yards per reception. His production gives the Tiger coaching staff somewhat of a utility knife to use in multiple ways. 

“I play running back and there is no better feeling than to have Tuttle on the front of your jersey,” said McAdoo. “Tuttle is a great place to be a student-athlete because the whole community is behind you in any sport you play.” 

When looking at the schedule for the upcoming season, the Tigers will face the same district from a year ago and look at avenge the losses to Guthrie and Blanchard. For McAdoo, two games stand out on the schedule. Games he is excited to play.

“Two games that stand out to me are probably either Newcastle or Blanchard,” said McAdoo. 

With two years left of high school, McAdoo said he is unsure what he would like to study in college. 

“I’m not sure what I want to study yet in college, and I plan on working for my dad or farming after college,” said McAdoo. 

If last season is any indication of what McAdoo and his teammates are capable of accomplishing, this could be a season to remember for the Tigers. McAdoo said one of his favorite memories on the field is scoring his first touchdown as a freshman. Our guess is he will add a few more of those memories this season and help lead the Tigers into the playoffs.