High school football: Luke Hoskins gets his chance as Edmond North's starting quarterback

“I knew I had the potential to start and I fell a little bit short,” said Hoskins, who entered his final spring football practices this week as the Huskies' clear-cut signal caller.

“I tried to improve on what I needed to improve on, and hopefully that has paid off and we'll have a great season this year.”

As a junior, Hoskins and senior Jesse Mathews battled throughout the spring, summer and fall practices for the job that ultimately went to Mathews. Edmond North finished the season 9-3, losing 17-16 in the Class 6A quarterfinals at eventual state champion Tulsa Union.

“Jesse was very talented, and was a great leader and winner,” said Edmond North coach Jeremy Dombek. “But Luke, no doubt about it, is a more accurate thrower and has a stronger arm. We'll do what we can to utilize his talents, that's for sure.”

Dombek said Hoskins has the talent to be “one of the best ones I've ever had.”

During his junior season, Hoskins saw mop-up duty at quarterback and also played some fullback. He completed all 15 passes he attempted, threw for more than 300 yards and added three touchdowns.

“He knows the offense, he takes command and our kids believe in him,” Dombek said.