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7 | Edmond Area Basketball

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Basketball in the Edmond area features some of the top talent in the state. From Curran Scott and Tamara Lee at Santa Fe to Conner Avants and Whitney Jones at Deer Creek, the Edmond teams are in the hunt for state titles!

Making the transition from football to basketball season is easy when you have nearly 100 athletes show up for the VYPE Top 100 photo shoot at Edmond Santa Fe High School. These male and female athletes are the top basketball players in the state and are competing for the title of Mr. and Miss Basketball Oklahoma. As the season wears on look for updates on the players in your area and don’t forget to vote online for your favorite at www.vypeok.com.

14 | Mustang Bronco Basketball The excitement is building in Mustang as head coach Terry Long and VYPE Top 100 selectee Jakolby Long take the court in search of another winning season. First year head coach Kevin Korstjens takes over a talented squad that features the likes of Addyson Lawson and Madison Maxwell.

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The Millers and Millerettes are building something special west of Oklahoma City. Head coach Scott Raper has a talented group of young men this season, while Eric Sailer looks to build on the success of from a year ago.

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In this issue the VYPE writers break down area basketball teams with in depth coverage of both boys and girls including rosters and quotes from the coaches. Who has the talent to make it to the state tournament? What team has the best chance to win 20 games this season? Find out the answers to those questions and more in this edition.

Guthrie’s historic run at the Class 5A football title is one the community, parents and players will not soon forget. A perfect 14-0, the Bluejays proved to the state why they carried the No.1 ranking into the payoffs.

The excitement in Guthrie has spilled over to the wrestling team as head coach Conner Howard returns several wrestlers with the talent to make the state tournament and wrestle for a spot on the podium.

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Several teams in the Moore district feature VYPE Top 100 players. Moore High School features Brayden Powell and Amanda Patterson, while Westmoore will showcase Tripp Fuller. Lets not forget Southmoore and their star, Serithia Hawkins. The Moore schools are on a mission in 2014.

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From the gridiron to the hardwood and wrestling mat, Guthrie athletics have reached new heights in 201314. The football team completed a perfect 14-0 season, while the basketball and wrestling teams are ready for action.

Basketball continues to dominate headlines, but wrestling and swimming make a strong showing as we roll through winter!

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Newcastle Native Has Exceled Both On The Hardwood And In the Classroom at USAO In her sophomore year Pulliam exploded by leading the team in scoring, field goals, three-point shots made, free-throws and assists. Last year as a junior Pulliam led the team threepoint shots made and was second in both steals and assists. Off the floor Pulliam was named as a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete and also earned All-Conference Academic honors. The classroom work and life off the basketball floor is what Pulliam says makes Paige Pulliam USAO a great place to go to school. USAO senior women’s basketball “The people here are great. player Paige Pulliam has been a You can’t walk from the star on and off the court during dorm to your class without her collegiate career. A coach’s somebody wanting to stop daughter, Pulliam started her and talk to you. It’s such a collegiate career with a solid close-knit environment,” freshman campaign where she appeared in every game and racked Pulliam said. up 98 total points and 57 total The senior also praised rebounds. Pulliam also showcased the faculty as one of the her basketball IQ by finishing other great things about second on the team in steals as a the university and a reason freshman.

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The top 100 high school basketball players in the state will compete for the annual title of Mr. and Miss Basketball Oklahoma prsented by Shelter Insurance. Here are the top 100 players from the Edmond area as they introduce themselves and represent their schools. Polls are open for the first round of online voting at VYPEOK.com Tamara Lee Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Sr. 5-8 Shooting Guard @TamaraLee_20 Quote: “Things happen for a reason.” College: Tamara has decided to take her talents to the University of Denver next year. Did you know: Tamara said winning state as a freshman and sophomore was her most memorable sports moment. A little known fact about Tamara is she doesn’t like cake and ice cream.

Curran Scott Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Jr. 6-3 Shooting Guard @Curran_Scott23 Quote: “Get buckets.” College: Curran is keeping his options open, but is considering OU, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Tulsa and Weber State. Did you know: Curran collects shoes, has a 3.67 GPA and credits his dad for being a big influence on his life.

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Whitney Jones Deer Creek Antlers Sr. 5-10 Guard @whitneyjones13 Quote: “I believe if we work together and as hard as we can we have every chance to be successful.” College: Whitney is being recruited by OBU and will pursue a degree in Public Relations. Did you know: Whitney was named Defensive Player of the Year and is a huge Beyonce fan.

Taylor Estep Oklahoma Christian Academy Sr. 5-4 Guard @TaylorEstep_21 Quote: “Work hard, play hard.” College: Taylor has signed a letter of intent to play for Southwestern Christian University. Did you know: Taylor was named to the All-State Honorable Mention and Little All-City teams last year (Oklahoman).

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Boys Coach: Shane Cowherd (8th year) 12-13 Record: 26-2 Roster:

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Boys After winning a state title last year the Bulldogs are anxious for the season to begin as they set their sights on their third gold ball in four years. With zero returning starters back from last season though, coach Cowherd will be attempting that with a group that is largely untested at the varsity level. Senior forward Jacob Essman (6-6) will provide some much needed senior leadership on a team coach Cowherd describes as very young and inexperienced that has had great success on lower levels. Fellow

seniors Taylor Hicks (5-8) and Trey Sneed (6-4) will also give the young squad a boost of maturity at several key spots this year. Junior guard Terril Bruner (5-7) will be another key factor for the Bulldogs this year. Sophomore forward Kristian Doolittle (6-6) will round out a starting rotation that will boast some good size and athleticism especially in the frontcourt.

“I’m excited about a new group of players. We have established a definite culture over the last number of years, and I’m excited to see a new group have the chance to add to that culture and history,” Cowherd said. Girls The Lady Bulldogs return three starters from last year, bringing a good mix of experience and youth to the floor. Junior guard

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Andee Decker will be the star of the show after averaging 12 points, five rebounds and two steals per game last year as a sophomore. Senior guard Jessica Foster will combine with Decker to give the team a very talented and experienced backcourt. Last year Foster averaged five points and six rebounds per game. Also figuring in to the mix prominently for the Lady Bulldogs this season will be seniors Chelsea Kress and Jakara Ray along with sophomores Paige Serup and Eliyse Wyatt.

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“We will be a competitive, dynamic team this year due to the experience and leadership of our returning upperclassmen combined with the new young, talented group,” coach Peeler said. “This team worked extremely hard throughout the summer and offseason. I am excited about this year’s team dynamic and work ethic.”

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Casady Girls Keep Positive Outlook First year head coach Marion Tolon is prepared for the long Southwest Preparatory Conference season and has instilled a positive approach in the players. “As long as we stay positive and continue to work hard, things will fall into place,” coach Tolon said. Senior guard Dana Silver (5-2) will run the offense for the Lady Cyclones bringing quickness and experience to the floor. Claire Hendee (5-7, Jr.) will play opposite Silver in the backcourt. The combo can create havoc on defense and are real threats on the offensive end of the court. Sophomores Grace Huff (5-7) and Camille Jackson (5-11) are gaining more experience with every game and could be the answer for coach Tolon down low. Forward Delaney Henry (6-0, Jr.) delivers in the paint and has the talent to step out and hit from anywhere on the floor. The Lady Cyclones are going to implement a matchup zone defense allowing their players to shift and not give up easy baskets. The SPC schedule is a tough one this year, but coach Tolon has the right attitude to make it a successful one.

Casady Boys See Success Early Head coach Demarcco Owens has the Cyclones at 3-0 to start the 2013-14 season. Big wins over Mount St. Mary, 62-59 and Oklahoma Christian, 61-52 put the Cyclones on the winning track in the Southwest Preparatory Conference’s North division. VYPEOK.COM

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Defense is a big reason Casady has performed well early. Senior guard James Timberlake is the leader the Cyclones needed to step up this season. The 6-foot1 guard plays hard on both ends of the floor and can create quick baskets for forwards Nick Thompson and Pen Tompkins. In the North division the Cyclones have some solid competition in Irving Cistercian and Fort Worth Country Day. Arlington Oakridge is another talented squad in the SPC that will be gunning for the Cyclones this season. The new year starts with another big game against Oklahoma Christian School followed by a trip to the Southern Nazarene/ Bethany Tournament. The schedule doesn’t get any easier as the Cyclones will face Heritage Hall then take a trip to Dallas for games against Episcopal School of Dallas and Oakridge. First year head coach Owens has a veteran team. The battle-hardened squad will look to improve on last year’s 10-13 record. The Cyclones will have to overcome the loss of standout guard Curtis Haywood, who is now at Mustang.

Senior guard James Timberlake (6-1) will be one of the pillars the Cyclones lean on this year along with senior Patrick Loeffler (6-0), who will play both guard and forward this season.

Tompkins (6-4) also figures to be a major part of the Cyclones’ offense this year. In the frontcourt, Thompson, a 6-3 senior, and John George, a 6-6 junior, will patrol the paint this year and be a threat to score along with major forces on the glass. James Timberlake Patrick Loeffler Nick Thompson Pen Tompkins John George

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Mustang Broncos Boys Coach: Terry Long (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 14-9 Roster:

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Boys Second-year head coach Terry Long returns all five starters off a 14-9 team a year ago, including VYPE Top 100 star Jakolby Long. The sophomore gives the Broncos a chance to be among the state’s elite the next few years. Long, a 6-foot-4 guard, averaged 15 points a game. Backcourt mate Terrell Williams also cracked double digits, averaging 10 points per game. Look for 6-foot-9 sophomore Austin Meyer to be a handful in the frontcourt after averaging 7.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last year. Other returning starters include 6-foot-4 forward Geoff Hightower and 6-foot2 guard Aubrey Johnson, each of whom averaged 6.5 and 7.6 points a year ago. Players to keep an eye on include Chandler Garrett, Isaiah Hammons and DeMarion Love. “This is a more experienced team, a talented group of players with a year of experience,” Long said. “We should have a chance to contend for the title.” Girls Kevin Korstjens takes over the Mustang program after successful stints at Bridge Creek and Edmond North. It’s not as though there is a big rebuilding effort for Korstjens.

Girls Coach: Kevin Korstjens (1st year) 12-13 Record: 17-11 Roster:

Addyson Lawson 5-7 Madison Maxwell 5-6 Brandi Russell 5-10 Brooke Irwin 6-2 Candis Davis 5-10

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He replaces Nikki McCann, who was promoted within the athletic department after finishing 17-11 a year ago. And although Mustang does not return any starters, there is talent, albeit young. Look for seniors Brooke Irwin and Candis Davis to provide leadership. Projected impact players include junior guard Madison Maxwell and sophomores Addyson Lawson and Brandi Russell. Korstjens said Mustang fans can look forward to “a team that gives consistent effort and attitude every night. “I want to be tougher than our opponent, mentally and physically. Basketball is a game of runs and you must be tough enough to overcome the bad ones. That will be a big factor in the success of our season,” says Korstjens.

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Yukon Millers Boys Coach: Scott Raper (1st year) 12-13 Record: 2-23 Roster:

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Boys In building for the future, first-year head coach Scott Raper is looking to the past for

inspiration as in the 1974 state championship namely. Junior guard Seth Elkins is the team’s top scorer back from last year at 10 points a game. Senior guard Tanner Akers chipped in eight points. Other returning experienced players include Hayden Summerville, Wade Thomas and Drake Landeros. In addition, Raper will need big contributions from senior Patrick Arndt and juniors Tucker Doyle and Noah Gillett.

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Girls Coach: Eric Sailer (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 11-13 Roster:

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“I feel we will shock some people in 6A,” Raper said. “We want to bring back the 1970s style and pride in Yukon Basketball. We will be an aggressive, up-tempo team.”

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Girls Now that the Lady Millers have a year in head coach Eric Sailer’s system, the secondyear head coach expects Yukon to take off. The Millers coach will look to seniors Chelsea Exum, Kaylee Gault and Audrey Hayes for leadership and scoring. Junior Sarah Wilson and sophomores Maci Exum and Katy Fuston also will be called upon to help out. “We understand the system better,” Sailer said. “We had a good summer and are expecting to build off of that momentum.

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El Reno Indians Boys Coach: Rodney Haydon (10th year) 12-13 Record: 14-11 Roster

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Boys The Indians have a nice blend of experience and youth for 2013-14. Seniors Mike Jones, Justin Brown and Sage Lamebull all return as starters along with juniors Justin Brown and Bryon Elledge. The three seniors all bring double-digit scoring averages back for their final year. Youngsters who Haydon expects to contribute this season include sophomores Tony Evans and Christian Wassana and freshman Kale Owen. “We will have to overcome a lack of size,” head coach Rodney Haydon said. “We play in a tough conference that will test us all year.”

(8.0 ppg) and sophomore Taleigh Davis (7.0 ppg). Senior Alaney Karty will shoulder the leadership duties on the team. Junior guard Sydney Gray returns after missing last season with an injury.

“Competing in one of the toughest conferences in the state, El Reno looks to improve from a very young squad a year ago to try to compete with those tope teams in our conference,” Whittern said. “We return our top three scorers, two who are juniors and one who is a sophomore. The key to this team might well be our depth.”

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After finishing 9-15 a year ago, second-year head coach Renie Whittern was excited to see what this young, energetic squad has in store this season. The Indians return their top three scorers – all underclassmen in juniors Sheridan Gray (13.0 ppg) and Regan Owens

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moore Lions Boys Coach: Aaron Howell (9th year) 12-13 Record: 14-14 Roster:

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Boys The Lions look to take it to the next level with three returning starters and a deeper, more athletic roster. Dante’ Butler (12ppg/3reb) and Jaylon Wilson (10ppg/3reb) return at the guard spot and will be joined by junior Cole Oliver to give the Lions a strong back court presence. Six-foot-seven Forward Brayden Powell (8ppg/7reb/3blocks)

returns in the middle to provide a strong frontcourt along with 6-3 junior Diontre’ Cutliff. Coach Aaron Howell returns for his ninth season and thinks this teams team chemistry and hard work on defense will pay off once the end of January rolls around. Girls

Former Jenks coach Rhonda Fields returns to the sidelines after one year away from the game and eager to get the season started with the Lady Lions. Senior guard Amanda Patterson along with fellow senior Bryenne Jones return as the nucleus of a young team that features six freshman to help build for the future. The rest of the starting lineup looks to include junior Allison Rogers who should provide help inside and fellow junior Ashlie Rose from her guard spot on the floor. Sophomore Tamera Shavers will help out at both

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guard and forward. Fields says the girls’ great work ethic should produce positive results. “With some improved fundamentals, more of a man-to-man emphasis on defense and more study on the mental side of the game we should be improved.” It won’t be easy as four of the top 10, Southmoore, Edmond Memorial, Norman North and Midwest City are on the schedule twice.

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Boys Coach: Scott Hodges (5th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 12-13 Record: 16-7 Roster:

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Boys The Jags will look to 6-foot-4 senior forward Tripp Fuller to lead the way after averaging over 17 points and nearly 9.0 rebounds per game last year. “We’re going to count on Tripp’s senior leadership and production to continue building our program. We’re very inexperienced but we have good depth and guys that want to play hard.” Hodges added. Six-foot-four senior forward Deron Hill is expected help inside and 6-foot-3 junior Justin Cates moves over from Southmoore to lend a hand. Senior guard Dominque Caster will be eligible after the first of the year and could be a big spark when they head to post-season play. Some of the pieces are in place for a big year and as a result much will VYPEOK.COM

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depend on how this team comes together by late January. Girls Coach Andrea Guziec says, “I can’t wait to coach this team, they worked hard during the summer and are ready to win some ballgames.” The Lady Jags will be young again this year but had promising results from last year’s freshman class that returns 20 points per game. Sydney Chastain runs the point and averaged over eight points per game to go along with three rebounds and three assists each contest. Kaci Richardson and Ashley Gomez combined to average nearly twelve points and nine rebounds per game. Six-foot Junior Callie Palmer will patrol the paint and scored five points per game. Victoria Lay (5-11) is the lone senior starter and averaged five points and five boards each night. Everybody will have to step it up to for the Lady Jags to continue on the path to .500 and beyond. Westmoore will host the Lady Jag Classic in early January and play in another tourney later in Newcastle

Girls Coach: Andrea Guziec (6th year) 12-13 Record: 9-14 Roster:

Victoria Lay Callie Palmer Ashley Gomez Kaci Richardson Sydney Chastain

5-11 6-0 5-9 5-10 5-6

F P G F PG

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Southmoore Sabercats Boys Coach: Wes Brown (6th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 12-13 Record: 9-14 Roster:

Chelvin Webb Darius Hodge Preston Smith Justin Bean Cooper Battisti Brandon Mosby

6-0 6-2 6-2 6-4 5-10 6-3

G F G F G F

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Boys The Sabercats return three starters and a strong group of athletes in hopes of improving on last year’s 9-14 mark. Seniors Chelvin Webb and Preston Smith at guard and forward Darius Hodge combined for nearly 24 points and 9.0 rebounds per contest last year. Juniors Justin Bean, Brandon Mosby and guard Cooper Battisti provide an experienced core for head coach Wes Brown who wants, “ continued improvement, get over .500 and make a run at the Area tournament.” Girls There are high expectations for the Lady Sabercats who return three starters from a team that made the State Tournament last year before losing to eventual champion Tulsa Washingon in the quarterfinals. Forwards Serithia Hawkins and Kyeria Hannah are a pair of six foot

Girls Coach: Britney Kannady-Sayes (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 22-6 Roster:

Cydni Campbell

Serithia Hawkins 6-0 Kyeria Hannah 6-0 Allyssa Jones 5-8 Jamia Sheppard 5-9 Cydni Campbell 5-7

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juniors that are athletic and fill up the stat pages in a hurry. Hawkins averaged 12 points and almost 11 rebounds per game while Hannah chipped in with nearly 10 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest. Junior Allyssa Jones transferred from nearby Tuttle after averaging nearly 15 points per game for the Lady Tigers to add to an already talented and now deeper roster. Senior Cydni Campbell and sophomore Jamia Sheppard will help trigger a fast tempo offense and pressure defense from their guard spots on the floor. Coach Sayes said, “We’re excited about this group and what they can accomplish. It’s an extremely talented group and they’ve worked hard towards some pretty big goals they have set for themselves.”

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Midwest City Bombers Boys Coach: DeWayne Bradley (6th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 12-13 Record: 27-2 Roster:

Torey Noel 5-10 Kesean Brown 6-0 Louis Parker 6-0 Cedric Fair 5-10 Caleb Corprew 6-4 Mikey Smith 5-10 Johntae Upchurch 6-5

G G F G F G F

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Boys Unfinished business might be the motto for the Bombers this season. Midwest City reached the 6A championship game, ultimately falling short to Edmond Memorial, 49-48. Three starters are among the seven returning players for coach DeWayne Bradley. The veteran coach – with 245 career victories – expects strong guard play and an improved frontcourt play this season. VYPE Top 100 player Torey Noel is back for his senior season after scoring 11.6 points per game last year. Classmate Kesean Brown, who added a 10.2 scoring average, joins Noel in

Boys Coach: Tim Stogsdill (4th year) 12-13 Record: 10-16 Roster:

Brett Cannon 6-2 PG Xavier Hunter 6-2 G Breiman Alexander 5-10 G Trent King 6-5 F Will Trotter 6-2 G D.J. Freeman 5-9 G Ahnte Harkey 6-5 F Orlando Sheets 6-0

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

Girls Coach: Karri Sears (12th year) 12-13 Record: 13-14 Roster:

Alaisha Castleberry 5-5 Piper Kalthoff 5-7 Alexus Ochoa-Dockins 5-7 Breail Goodlow 5-10 Madison Welchel 5-8 Diamonde Foxworth 5-8

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the backcourt. The Bombers also have four returning scorers in Louis Parker (5.9), Mikey Smith (5.8), Cedric Fair (5.7) and Caleb Corprew (5.2). Also look for Johntae Upchurch to contribute at forward. “We need to have a sense of urgency and need our bench to be productive,” Bradley said. “We had a good summer playing top competition. Our style of play will be the same as always, try to dictate tempo and running offensively and defensively. Sharing the ball and having multiple playmakers is a strength.” Girls

The Bombers motto of ‘play hard, play smart, play to win’ has ninth-year head coach Art Bode excited about the season. Midwest City is coming off a 13-win season and with four returning starters, there is plenty of reason for to think they will surpass that win total this year. Headlining the returning starters is senior guard/forward Jasauen Beard. The 5-foot-11 Beard is the leading returning scorer at 13.9 points per game. She also averaged five

Girls Coach: Art Bode (9th year) 12-13 Record: 13-11 Roster:

Jasauen Beard Chinna Fair Irean Smith Kara Partridge Asia Davis

5-11 5-8 6-0 5-7 5-6

G/F G F/G SG/SF G

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rebounds, 2.2 assists and nearly two steals. Sophomore Asia Davis had the second highest returning average at 8.7 points. Senior Kara Partridge and sophomore Chinna Fair followed with averages of 7.1 and 6.1, respectively. Expect sophomore Irean Smith to contribute as well. Bode will employ a man defense to capitalize on the team’s speed. Once the youngsters learn the system, look for Midwest City to make a deep run, the coach said. Asked about the season’s outlook, Bode said, “Young talent learning from our older, more experienced players and steady growth as the season progresses.”

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Experience is the key word for veteran coach Tim Stogsdill. The Eagles return four starters and eight players with significant minutes from last season’s Area Consolation finalist, Stogsdill said. Senior guard Brett Cannon and Xavier Hunter top the list of returning starters. The backcourt duo averaged 15 and 10 points, respectively. Junior guard Breiman Alexander is next with a six-point average followed by senior Will Trotter at 4.0 and junior Trent King at 2.0. Top prospects off the bench include seniors Ahnte Harkey (6.0 ppg), Orlando Sheets (2.0) and junior D.J. Freeman (2.0).

Seniors Alaisha Castleberry, Piper Kalthoff and Alexus Ochoa-Dockins are looking to lead Del City to a fourth consecutive Class 5A state tournament. Castleberry, a 5-foot-5 guard who is capable of playing either the point or shoot guard position, is the top returning scorer at nine points. She also averaged five rebounds, four assists and four steals. Kalthoff, a 5-foot-7 guard/ forward, returns after scoring six points a game while the 5-foot-7 Dockins chipped in five points. The frontcourt is young but talented, led by 5-foot-10 sophomore Breail Goodlow 4.0 ppg, 4.0 reb), 5-foot-8 freshman Madison Welchel and 5-foot-8 junior Diamonde Foxworth.

“One of the best guards in 5A, Brett Cannon has missed the past two years of the playoffs with season-ending injuries,” Stogsdill said. “He looks to guide the Eagles back to state with our up-tempo style of play. We believe our tough 6A schedule in the Mid-State Conference will help make us battletested for the 5A playoffs.”

“We are pretty small but very quick,” Sears said. “We will run and gun. My seniors are the heart and soul of this team and we have ‘unfinished business’.”

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Boys Coach: Jay Price (11th year) 12-13 Record: 21-7 Roster:

Hayden Howell 6-6 Cameron Warren 6-2 Chantz Woodberry 6-0 Wes Smith 6-6 Anthony Woods 6-6

F F G G F

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Girls Coach: Tim Price (10th year) 12-13 Record: 22-6 Roster:

Jordan Gilbert 5-9 G Jazmine Anglin 5-5 G Daesha Pearson 5-9 P Asher Sutterfield 5-9 P Kaley Hallmark 5-7 G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

The Titans will boast one of the tallest lineups in Class 5A this year with three players standing in at 6-foot-6 in juniors Hayden Howell and Wes Smith and senior Anthony Woods. Six-foot-two senior forward Cameron Warren is the leading returning scorer with 10.4 points. He also averaged nearly nine rebounds a game. Chantz Woodberry also comes back after averaging 3.6 points per contest last year.

“We will have a different look about us now that we have some size and strength inside,” Price said. “We will rely on our post play and look to develop some guards throughout the season. We are excited about the season and the possibilities for our team.” Girls

Carl Albert returns three starters on a 22-win team that fell just shy of the Class 5A state tournament in 2012-13. The experience will allow the Titans to operate primarily in man-to-man defense but capable of showing multiple defenses based on the opponent,

Price said. Jordan Gilbert returns with a double-digit scoring mark of 11 points per game. The scrappy 5-foot9 senior guard also averaged nearly six rebounds. Daesha Pearson might be a little undersized as a 5-9 post player but she held her own a year ago averaging six points and six rebounds. Asher Sutterfield joins Pearson in the frontcourt where she registered five points and six rebounds. Junior guard Kaley Hallmark is a move-in who will give stability to the backcourt. Senior guard Jazmine Anglin has battled back from injury and will also contribute to the team.

“We will be changing our style of play a little to fit our personnel,” Price said. “We are probably going to have nights where we play a small lineup and play more up-tempo. “Our depth should be something that helps us quite a bit. We’ve also got four seniors who contributed last year led by Jordan Gilbert. I am looking for those four to lead us to a great year.”

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Norman Tigers Boys Coach: Matt Thornton (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 9-15 Roster:

Cooper Clark 6-1 G John Michael Benardello 5-10 G Michael Kish 6-0 F Blake Hardman 6-5 C Julian Perriott 6-1 F

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Boys In his second season as the Tigers’ head coach Matt Thornton said that he feels like his players are starting to understand his system. Thornton also added that the Tigers have a great group of seniors who are both great players and great people. Four of those seniors will see

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significant time this year and are led by guard John Michael Benardello (5-10). Benardello averaged five points per game and shot 30 percent from behind the three-point line last year. Other seniors who fans can expect to see a lot of are forwards Michael Kish (6-0) and Julian Perriott (6-1) along with center Blake Hardman (6-5). The team also will feature junior guard Cooper Clark (6-1) in a major role after he averaged 13 points per game as a sophomore. Coach Thornton said that he feels very good about his team’s chances going into the season. “We are extremely excited about this group, they have a chance to make some noise in the Mid-State Conference,” Thornton said. Girls The Lady Tigers Ely went 9-17 last

Girls Coach: Nichole Copeland (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 9-17 Roster:

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season but showed some major signs of improvement under head coach Nichole Copeland. This season Norman will be looking to continue that trend with a very young team that only returns two starters from last year. Senior forward and VYPE Top 100 selection Taylor Ely (6-0) will direct the Lady Tigers’ cast of characters this season after averaging 18 points and eight rebounds last season. Also back this year will be senior point guard Chandler Coale (5-2) who averaged six points per game last season. Coale’s biggest contribution to the team though was the way in which she dropped dimes like money coming out of a slot machine, averaging eight assists per game. Junior forward Erica Mitchell (6-0) also returns this year after coming off the bench last year to average seven points and five rebounds per game. Rounding out Norman’s top five this year will be freshmen Bethany Franks (6-0) and Jandra Lexi (5-0). “We are a young team with five freshmen in the varsity rotation and Erica Mitchell coming off ACL surgery that will keep her out until December. We will get better as the season progresses,” coach Copeland said.

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seats with four starters coming back this year. Sophomore point guard Marcus Dickinson (6-0) returns this year after averaging 14.8 points per game last season. Other double figure scorers returning from last year will be sophomore forward Trey Waters (6-5) and senior Payton Prince (6-4). Waters averaged 10.9 points per game last season as a freshman while Prince averaged 13 points per game. Senior Kairo Rutledge (6-6) is also returning after averaging 8.9 points per game last year while senior Malcolm Carter (6-0) comes back after averaging 7.2 points per game as a junior. Also figuring to play a major role this year is freshman Trey Young (5-11). “We have been working hard and getting better and more mature as young players. We have a talented group of players looking to improve on last year,” coach Merritt said. Girls The Lady Timberwolves are expecting a big year this season with five returning starters coming back off of last year’s

Girls Coach: Jeff Blough (6th year) 12-13 Record: 20-6 Roster:

Bri Kuestersteffen 5-6 Haley Woodard 5-10 Alexa Scott 6-0 Paige Canty 5-7 Julian Mougell 6-3

G G F G C

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squad that went 20-6 and made a state tournament appearance. Overall the Lady T-Wolves will be looking to make their third appearance at the state tournament in the last four years. Senior guard and VYPE Top 100 selection Bri Kuestersteffen (5-6) will garner the most attention this year but the Lady Timberwolves will have other weapons as well. Junior guard Haley Woodard (5-10) is also a VYPE Top 100 selection and averaged 10 points, five rebounds and three steals per game last season. Senior center Julian Mougell (6-3) will also play a key role this season along with junior guard Paige Canty, (5-7) who averaged five points and four assists in 2012, and sophomore forward Alexa Scott (6-0). Scott is coming off a freshman campaign in which she averaged nine points and nine rebounds per game. “We are as deep as we have ever been in my six seasons as head coach,” Blough said. “We have a really good player at all five spots on the floor.”

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Curran Scott Daron Mims DaQuan Jeffries Tre Evans Christian Bills

6-3 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-3

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Boys Guided by an extremely talented group of juniors the Wolves are looking to improve on last year’s overall record of 15-10. Santa Fe also has good depth this season and will look to put that to its advantage by playing an up-tempo style. VYPE Top 100 selection Curran Scott (6-3) will be a major weapon in the Santa Fe arsenal this year after averaging 15 points and three rebounds per game a year ago. Scott is a versatile player who can play both under the rim and on the perimeter depending on the lineup coach Hatchett puts on the floor. Junior guard Daron Mims (6-3) averaged 10 points and four rebounds a game last year and will be a major part of the Wolves’ gameplan this season. After averaging five points and seven rebounds per game last year junior

forward DaQuan Jeffries (6-5) is another vital piece of the Santa Fe puzzle. Senior Christian Bills (6-3) and sophomore Tre Evans (6-1) will round out Santa Fe’s first five this season. “We will be a team that competes every possession and plays with no regrets,” coach Hatchett said. Girls The Lady Wolves finished last year with a 23-4 record. Santa Fe fell short of their ultimate goal of a gold ball however when they were beaten in heartbreaking fashion by eventual state champion Booker T. Washington in the semifinals of the Class 6A state tournament. With four starters back this year the Lady Wolves are back and hungrier than ever. Senior guard Tamara Lee (5-8) was a VYPE Top 100 selection and will be the team’s leader both on offense and defense. Last season Lee averaged 14 points, three assists and three steals per game. Fellow senior Mariah Williams (5-8) will also start at a guard spot after averaging seven points as a junior. The two senior guards will be very crucial as the Lady Wolves start freshman Jonah Johnson (57) at the point guard spot. Santa Fe will also be fairly young in the

Girls Coach: Paul Bass (19th year) 12-13 Record: 23-4 Roster:

Tamara Lee 5-8 Mariah Williams 5-8 Aahliyah Jackson 5-10 Alexis Cooper Alaina Cooper Jonah Johnson 5-7

G G F F F PG

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Boys Coach: Photo by Michael Steven GossMayberry (5th year) 12-13 Record: 16-9 Roster:

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will be eligible to play in early January. Until then however expect junior guard TJ Deloney (6-1), sophomore guard Tyson Anderson (6-1) and freshman guard Marques Wilson (6-2) to shoulder the brunt of the load on the perimeter. In the frontcourt expect freshman forward Harrison Stoddart (6-7) to get significant playing time as well as sophomore forward Brock Butler (6-5).

Girls Coach: Karlie Free (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 8-15 Roster:

Brittney Knight Leah Smith Jade Patton Hayli Hoffman Alix Rice

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With a deep team like the Huskies boast don’t be surprised to see use multiple defenses this year from different zone looks and presses to traps and some basic man-to-man. Girls

Steven Goss Boys The Huskies don’t return a single starter from last season’s team but that hasn’t slowed head coach Steven Goss and his staff down this year. “Last season we took a big step in holding Edmond North basketball to a championship level by winning more games than the previous five years combined. This team will not take a step back but instead another step forward in that process,” Goss said.

Leading the Huskies inexperienced but hungry lineup this year will be senior center Mark Piatt (6-4) and senior guard Kevin Galloway (6-3) who transfers in from Edmond Memorial and

With a lineup full of seniors Edmond North girls head coach Karlie Free said that Lady Huskies fans can expect a team that plays extremely tough night in and night out.

“I’m excited about the season. With a very new starting lineup and some new kids added in the mix we’re looking to surprise some people with our size and quickness. We strive to work hard and get better every time we step on the court,” Free said.

Senior forward Brittney Knight (5-7) will be the leading lady for the Lady Huskies this season as an athletic power forward or small forward type of player. Seniors Leah Smith (5-8), Jade Patton (5-2) and Alix Rice (5-2) will be the backbone of the team’s perimeter game. Adding some size to the Lady Huskies roster this year will be sophomore post player Hayli Hoffman

Brittney Knight (5-10).

“We have a group of young kids and athletes that we can put on the floor and pressure people at times; or some bigger post kids that we can get the ball to inside,” Free said.

OCA Eagles Website: www.ocacademy.org GIRLS Coach: Elzie Clark 12-13 Record: N/A Outlook: “We have a veteran group coming back with a strong work ethic. Our goal is to get better every day,” head coach Elzie Clark said. VYPE Top 100 selectee Taylor Estep (Sr.) is Oklahoma Christian’s leading scorer after averaging 15 points per contest. Senior Addison Martin averaged 14 points and 9.0 rebounds a game last season and is expected to make the Estep/Martin combo that much more dynamic. Other seniors to watch are Kali Wakefield (6.0ppg, 7.0asst), Maddie Mitchell (4.0ppg, 5.0reb) and Veronica Cassel (5.0ppg, 5.0reb). Depth on the bench is key for the overall

success for the Lady Eagles. Camille Cave (Jr.) is a solid player with good experience. Sophomores Erin Drewke and Demmy Teng are expected to contribute as well as freshman Kali Papurusi. Addison Martin Taylor Estep Kali Wakefield Maddie Mitchell Veronica Cassel Camille Cave Erin Drewke Demmy Teng Kali Papurusi

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BOYS Trent Toler (10th year) 12-13 Record: 22-6 Outlook: When asked about what his base defense would be this year OCS head coach Trent Toler responded, “Whatever will help us stop the other guys without fouling.” That simple philosophy works with the Saints due to their large amount of experience and upperclassmen. Juniors Luke Frankfurt (5-10) and Kade VanMeter (6-1) will lead the way on the perimeter this season. Fellow junior Callen Crockett (5-7) will team with Frankfurt and on the interior. Senior forwards Josh Hough (5-9), Cameron James (6-1) and Jonah Sloup (5-10) will all get significant playing time. Sophomores Austin Puckett (6-5) and Jeremiah Gibson (6-1) also figure to play into the mix this season for the

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GIRLS Mark Shuck (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 19-9 Outlook: Using strong post play and good overall team defense as the support pillars of their program, the Lady Saints are looking to improve on last season’s 19-9 overall record. Senior post players Nicole Aparicio (5-10) and Megan Fay (6-1) will be the backbone of the team’s frontcourt. Last season Aparicio averaged 8.5 points

and 6.8 rebounds per game while Fay chipped in 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest. Junior Kamber LeBlance (5-9) will also spend some time on the block but will also use her size to create mismatches and step out onto the perimeter as well. Junior Madi Duncan (5-6) will also play a major role this season as the Lady Saint’s leader on the perimeter. While the team does have strong post play, head coach Mark Shuck said the real key this year will be the development of the OCS guards. Nicole Aparicio 5-10 Megan Fay 6-1 Kamber LeBlance 5-9 Madi Duncan 5-6

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Deer Creek Antlers Boys Coach: Matt Bailey (5th year) 12-13 Record: 9-15 Roster:

Conner Avants 6-6 Josh Stokesberry 5-10 Tyler Haddock 6-4 Taylor Anderson 6-1 Brett Valentine 6-0 Elyjah Clark 5-11 Caleb Eldridge 6-5

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Girls Coach: Totsy Manning (8th year) 12-13 Record: 21-2 Roster:

Whitney Jones Bayli Blanchard Dakota Vann Abbey Renner Shae Shuffler Elyna Wilson

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Boys With three returning starters back, look for the Antlers to run man-to-man defense this season. Leading the way is junior forward/post Conner Avants, who averaged 10 points and seven rebounds. Junior guard Josh Stokesberry scored two points and two rebounds. Senior Tyler Haddock, a 6-4 guard, brings back a 6.0 point and 3.0 rebound average. Top prospects include senior forward Caleb Eldridge, senior guard Brett Valentine, junior guard Taylor Anderson and sophomore guard Elyjah Clark. “We will have a very balanced team that is going to compete every game,” Bailey said. “I am very excited about our team and I am looking forward to being a part of a special group of players.”

Girls Totsy Manning will look to a trio of returning starters this season in seniors Whitney Jones and Bayli Blanchard, and junior Dakota Vann. Jones, a 5-foot10 guard and a VYPE Top 100 player, returns after winning the defensive player of the year for the Suburban Conference. The 5-10 Blanchard is coming off a junior season in which she scored 8.6 points while Vann poured in 7.7 points a year ago. Juniors Abbey Renner, Shae Shuffler and Elyna Wilson should have expanded roles on the team this year. “Our team returns this season with experience on the court,” Manning said. “We will play an up-tempo game with solid defense on the court. We are looking forward to an exciting season on the court with great defense and an experienced upper class.”

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Boys Tim Flanigan is setting some fairly simple but hard-to-reach goals this season. “My main goal is to win the conference, which definitely isn’t going to be easy with so many tough teams in our conference like Piedmont, Carl Albert, Noble and Chickasha. Our next goal is to make the state tournament because we know once you get there anything is possible,” Flanigan said. The Bluejays will rely on versatile junior L’liott Curry and senior point guard Edgar Baez to lead the offense. Both Curry and Baez are pure scorers and can either come off a screen for a clean shot or create their own off the bounce. Seniors TJ Wilson and Landon Solorio will also be mainstays in the backcourt this year. Meanwhile senior Bailey Nichols will anchor the paint and

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be Guthrie’s main weapon in the frontcourt. Sophomore guards JD Honeycutt and Ja’lyn Morgan will bring their own flavor and add some depth to the Bluejays offense this year. Girls One big question looms large for the Lady Jays and head coach Pete Papahronis this year; how to replace Melinda Murrillo, who is now at NEO? For the last two years Murillo led Guthrie in scoring and last season Murillo was named a first team All-Suburban Conference player. The answer may be a scoring by committee formula headlined by sophomore Micayla Hayes, who was selected as a third team all-conference player last year. Junior Kamber Smedley and senior Cassidy Jones brought home honorable

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Is there a school more proud of their athletes than Guthrie? Parents and fans are flying the blue and silver like never before after the Bluejays brought home the Class 5A state title in football. And as football season comes to a dramatic end, several of the players on that championship team will now turn their focus to the wrestling mat and head coach Justin Stevens. Senior Conner Howard is one of those players ready to take the mat after an unforgettable season on the gridiron. Howard is ranked No.2 at 220lbs and is considered one of the top wrestlers at that weight regardless of class. For coach Stevens, it means having a guy that you can depend on in duals and someone that should compete for a state title. Another big man the Bluejays will need this year is Blake Finley. The senior is the top ranked heavyweight in Class 5A. It helps to have a guy like Trevor Blassingame in the room to push Finley every practice. At 138lbs is No.6 ranked Tyler Mahan. Another senior on the team for coach Stevens, Mahan continues to show improvement. Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Kevin is another horse in the stable for coach Stevens. With this many studs in the wrestling room, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why the Bluejays are moving up the rankings. Alex Nelson (120) recently placed 3rd at the Perry Tournament by defeating Seth Graves of Edmond Memorial,

while Andrew Toney pinned his Arkansas City opponent on his way to placing at Perry. Joe Kuruvilla is another exciting wrestler coach Stevens has high expectations for this season. The Bluejays will begin to climb in the dual and individual rankings now that football is over. Look for Finley, Howard and Nelson to lead the way for Guthrie as they look to make it to the state tournament and add their name to a long list of state placers and possible state champions.

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Guthrie Finishes 14-0 To Win Class 5A Gold

The Guthrie Bluejays recently completed their perfect 14-0 season and claimed the Class 5A gold ball with a 51-21 win over McAlester. Led by VYPE Top 100 selection and Oklahoma Mr. Football finalist Kai Callins the Bluejays were dominant in every phase of the game this year. Offensively Guthrie averaged 43.6 points per game this season and failed to score at least 35 points just four times. While the Bluejays offense was stellar the team truly hung its hat on its defense. In

the regular season only one team scored 21 points or more against Guthrie’s stingy defensive unit. Overall the Bluejays allowed an average of just 9.6 points per game this year. After finishing the regular season 10-0 Guthrie started its path to gold with a 40-3 win over Chickasha in the first round of the playoffs. The second round saw Guthrie lock horns with Shawnee, and in a game that came down to the wire, the Bluejays came out on top with a 23-21 victory. Guthrie moved on from the hard-fought second round win to beat Collinsville 45-13 in the semifinals and punch their ticket to the championship game. In the finals Callins simply took over, rushing for 234 yards and four touchdowns on 23 carries. Leading the way on defense and helping Guthrie force four turnovers were Kelyn Hinds and Zonte Veasley.

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