🐾Mascot: "Oilers"
30 schools use the "Oilers" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 30 schools
- States represented
- 10 states
- Most common state
- California (6)
- Top state per capita
- Kansas
- Popular school level
- High School (16)
- Mascot type
- Object
Most common states: California (6), Texas (5), Michigan (4)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (7)NavyGold
- (3)NavyWhite
- (2)OrangeBlackWhite
- (2)NavyYellow
- (1)NavyRed
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Meet Derrick the Oiler, the spirited mascot of the University of Findlay, but also a name that resonates with several schools, particularly in Kansas. Derrick isn't your typical furry mascot; instead, he's an anthropomorphic oil derrick, which is basically an oil rig. This unique mascot is a nod to the oil industry and symbolizes strength and resilience. Derrick was designed by a student, Sarah King, who won a contest in 2000, and he officially debuted in 2001. He's known for his rugged and ready appearance, often sporting a helmet and the school's colors, orange and black. Derrick is all about energizing the crowd at sports events and campus gatherings, making him a beloved figure in school spirit ⭐. So, the next time you hear about the Oilers, remember Derrick, the oil derrick with a big heart and an even bigger impact on school life.
Community Voices
Hear how the Oilers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 6 programs flying the Oilers banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Carter
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Kansas. With 2 schools per million residents, the Oilers is part of daily conversations here.”
Kai Hughes
Kansas Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Oilers delivers the perfect object energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Carter
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Oilers Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
30 schools in our database use the Oilers mascot across 10 states.
The Oilers shows up most in California (6), Texas (5), and Michigan (4). Ks also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Oilers as a Object mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object.
High School programs adopt the Oilers most often (16 schools). Elementary (7) and Middle School (6) also feature this mascot.