Story byClaremore Daily Progress, Okla. Kevin Green, Claremore Daily Progress, Okla. Sat, December 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM UTC·2 min readThe hardware followed the history in Inola. When the 2025 Class 3A-4 All-District honors were released, they read less like a list and more like a recap of one of the most significant seasons Inola football has ever produced. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementComing off a 9-3 campaign that delivered 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 breakthrough. Inola finished 9-3, earning 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 the Longhorns reached that benchmark, and the postseason success carried historic weight as well. Inola’s first-round playoff victory over Checotah was its first playoff win since 1994 and first home playoff win since 1984 — milestones decades in the making. The district awards were headlined by Brennan Lawley, who was named Offensive Player of the Year after spearheading an offense that consistently delivered in key moments. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn the defensive front, Inola’s dominance in the trenches was recognized twice, with Alejandro Gallegos and Brock Landsaw both earning Defensive Lineman of the Year honors. Elsewhere, Eddie Yang was named Special Teams Player of the Year. The district also acknowledged toughness, resilience and impact beyond the stat sheet, as Jenner Estes received the Purple Heart Award. At the top of it all, Brett Thomas was voted Coach of the Year, a fitting honor for the architect behind Inola’s resurgence. That success extended well beyond the major awards.
