The Oklahoma Officials Association (OOA) will honor five longtime sports officials with induction into the OOA Hall of Fame on July 26 during the OOA Summer Convention at Shawnee High School. The ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. and will mark another milestone in celebrating excellence in Oklahoma high school athletics officiating.
This year’s inductees include Terry Porter of Stillwater, Leland Searcy of Woodward, Fred Poteete of Tahlequah, David Durbin of Atoka, and Tommy B. Davis of Oklahoma City. Their addition will bring the total number of OOA Hall of Fame members to 159 since the honor was established in 1987.
Terry Porter is entering his 59th year as an OSSAA official, having worked across basketball, football, and baseball. Porter has officiated numerous state championship and all-state contests over the decades.
Leland Searcy has officiated for 41 years and worked over 500 playoff games in basketball, football, and baseball. He also served on the OOA Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014.
Fred Poteete is beginning his 49th year as an official, with experience in football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, slow-pitch softball, and track. He has worked hundreds of playoff games and five football state championship contests. Poteete also served as OOA President in the previous year.
David Durbin has a 46-year officiating career that includes football, basketball, baseball, and softball. He has called several hundred playoff games and has appeared in 20 basketball state tournaments and one football state final.
Tommy B. Davis contributed 48 years of service as a football official in Oklahoma. Beyond officiating two state title games, Davis helped train new officials and served as a sub-varsity assigner.
The OOA Executive Board selects Hall of Fame members each spring, honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact on Oklahoma high school sports.
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