Wes Welker '00

Welker changed the game. Not just for our football program, but for our entire school community. during his time at Heritage Hall, Wes embodied what it truly means to be a Charger – hard working, disciplined, and fearlessly competitive. He embraced every challenge, pushed beyond every limit, and refused to settle for anything less than his absolute best. Whether on the field or in the classroom, Wes proved that greatness comes not just from talent, but from grit, focus, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Even more importantly, he showed generations of students that, with heart and hustle, anything is possible.

Highlights & Achievements:

  • State Championships

    • 1997 OSSAA Class A Track & Field

    • 1997 OSSAA Class A 3200m Relay (8:25.95)

    • 1998 OSSAA Class 2A Football

  • Football

    • Gatorade Oklahoma Player of the Year (1999)

    • OCA All-State Running Back (1999)

    • Oil Bowl Team Running Back (1999)

    • Oklahoman All State (1999)

    • Tulsa World All-State (1999)

    • Tulsa World All-State (1998)

    • Oklahoman Little All-City Offensive Player of the Year (1999)

    • Oklahoman Little All-City Defensive Player of the Year (1998)

    • Oklahoman Little All-City Kicker (1996 & 1997)

    • Career Statistics (*ranks 1st at HH at time of induction)

      • 818 points scored*

      • 174 receptions*, 2551 receiving yards*, 27 receiving touchdowns

      • 3235 rushing yards, 53 rushing touchdowns

      • 581 tackles*, 190 solo*, 22 interceptions*, 9 fumble recoveries

      • 165 extra points*, 35 field goals, 7 kickoff return touchdowns*

    • Notable Single-Season Statistics (*ranks 1st at HH at time of induction)

      • 315 points scored (1998)*, 1023 receiving yards (1998)

      • 187 tackles (1998)*, 64 solo (1999)*, 10 interceptions (1998)*

  • Track & Field

    • Oklahoman All-State 3200m Relay (1997)

    • 3200m Relay (8:16.80 in 1997) - ranks 2nd at HH at time of induction

    • 1600m Relay (3:27.00 in 1997) - ranks 2nd at HH at time of induction

  • Soccer

    • OSCA All-State (2000)

    • 28 Career Goals Scored - ranks 14th at HH at time of induction