Bixby Spartans' Head Coach Signs Contract Extension Through 2028

Bixby Spartans head coach Burton Bates has signed a contract extension through 2028, the program announced Thursday. Bates led the Spartans to back-to-back playoff runs in 2024 and 2025, finishing with a 25-6 record over the two seasons. The Spartans' success has drawn attention from top recruits in the 5A classification, with several high-profile prospects committing to the program in recent months. Bates' extension is seen as a major coup for the Spartans, who are poised to remain a top contender in the OSSAA 5A classification. The move also sends a message to other top programs in the state that Bixby is committed to long-term success and is willing to invest in its coaching staff to achieve it.

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