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Allen's Jeff Alexander adapts to expectations with young football team

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Allen's Jeff Alexander adapts to expectations with young football team
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Jeff Alexander, the new head coach of the Allen Mustangs, faces high expectations following last season's 9-4 record and a state semifinal appearance. The team must replace key players, including a senior quarterback and tailbacks who contributed significantly in their previous campaign. With a roster that includes 12 freshmen, Alexander emphasizes personal growth and improvement over focusing solely on wins and losses. The Mustangs look forward to their season opener on September 4 against Barnsdall.

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  • •Allen finished 9-4 last season and reached state semifinals for the first time since 1993.
  • •Coach Alexander hired late and has emphasized development and hard work.
  • •Freshman QB Luke Alexander will lead a multiple offense scheme.
  • •Allen competes in District A-II-2 with local rivals such as Konawa and Healdton.
  • •Season opener is scheduled for September 4 at home against Barnsdall.
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ALLEN — New Allen head coach Jeff Alexander is fully aware there are expectations after the Mustangs finished 9-4 a year ago and advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 1993. It marked only the second time in school history an Allen football team played in December. However, that team was led by a senior quarterback who threw for 1,041 yards and rushed for 1,219 yards. Also ...

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