Eufaula Ironheads Earn Top Player Honors

Jentry James, Ty Sparks, R'Reon Morrow, and Keaton Parish recognized as Players of the Year

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:01am

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The Eufaula Ironheads boys basketball team capped off a historic 28-win season with a trip to the state tournament, and the Eufaula Indian Journal has named four standout players as its 2026 Players of the Year. Jentry James was selected as the MVP, Ty Sparks earned Defensive Player of the Year, and R'Reon Morrow and Keaton Parish were named Co-Offensive Players of the Year.

Why it matters

The Ironheads' successful campaign and individual player accolades highlight the program's resurgence under first-year head coach Grant Callison. These awards recognize the team's balanced attack, stifling defense, and resilient leadership that propelled Eufaula to new heights this season.

The details

Jentry James, a senior, led the Ironheads in several statistical categories, including points (457), assists (125), and steals (98). Ty Sparks, also a senior, made 86 steals and 121 assists while providing relentless energy on the defensive end. R'Reon Morrow, a sharpshooting senior, scored 507 points and shot 37% from three-point range. Keaton Parish, a senior forward, averaged a double-double with 362 points and 217 rebounds.

  • The Ironheads finished the season with 28 wins and a trip to the state tournament.

The players

Jentry James

The senior guard was named the 2026 Eufaula Indian Journal MVP after leading the team in points (457), assists (125), and steals (98).

Ty Sparks

The senior guard was named the 2026 Eufaula Indian Journal Defensive Player of the Year, making 86 steals and 121 assists while providing relentless energy on defense.

R'Reon Morrow

The senior guard was named a 2026 Eufaula Indian Journal Co-Offensive Player of the Year after scoring 507 points and shooting 37% from three-point range.

Keaton Parish

The senior forward was named a 2026 Eufaula Indian Journal Co-Offensive Player of the Year, averaging a double-double with 362 points and 217 rebounds.

Grant Callison

The first-year head coach led the Ironheads to a historic 28-win season and a trip to the state tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Jentry James played a huge role in our success this season. His leadership and two-way play were instrumental in helping us reach new heights as a program.”

— Grant Callison, Head Coach

“Ty Sparks is the heart and soul of our team. His relentless defense and ability to make plays on both ends fueled our run to the state tournament.”

— Grant Callison, Head Coach

“R'Reon and Keaton were a dynamic duo for us all season long. Their offensive firepower and versatility made us a tough team to game plan for.”

— Grant Callison, Head Coach

What’s next

The Eufaula Indian Journal will announce the Checotah Players of the Year next week.

The takeaway

The Eufaula Ironheads' historic season and individual player accolades under first-year head coach Grant Callison have set a new benchmark for the program and established the team as one of Oklahoma's elite boys basketball squads.