Oklahoma Basketball Preview - November Issue by Austin Chadwick

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TEAM INDEX

Achille....................................310 Ada.........................................176 Adair......................................240 Afton......................................276 Alex........................................310 Allen.......................................310 Altus.......................................140 Alva........................................276 Amber-Pocasset ....................276 Anadarko................................176 Antlers....................................240 Apache...................................393 Arapaho-Butler.......................310 Ardmore.................................142 Arkoma...................................311 Arnett.....................................334 ASTEC....................................240 Atoka......................................241 Barnsdall................................311 Bartlesville.............................. 86 Beggs.....................................242 Berryhill.................................177 Bethany..................................177 Bethel.....................................178 Big Pasture.............................334 Bishop Kelley..........................144 Bishop McGuinness................143 Bixby....................................... 88 Blackwell................................178 Blanchard...............................179 Bluejacket..............................334 Boise City...............................334 Booker T. Washington.............. 91 Boone-Apache........................276 Boswell..................................311 Braggs....................................334 Bray-Doyle..............................311 Bridge Creek...........................179 Bristow...................................180 Broken Arrow........................... 92 Broken Bow............................180 Buffalo...................................335 Buffalo Valley.........................335 Burlington..............................335 Burns Flat-Dill City.................277 Byng.......................................181 Cache.....................................181 Caddo.....................................277 Calera.....................................277 Calumet..................................312 Cameron.................................312 Canadian................................277 Caney Valley...........................278 Canton....................................312 Capitol Hill..............................145 Carl Albert..............................146 Carnegie.................................278 Carney....................................336 Casady...................................347 Cascia Hall.............................182 Cashion..................................313 Catoosa..................................185 Central...................................185 Central Sallisaw.....................278 Chandler.................................242 Chattanooga...........................313 Checotah................................187 Chelsea..................................242 Cheyenne-Reydon...................314

Chickasha...............................148 Chisholm................................242 Choctaw.................................. 93 Chouteau-Mazie.....................279 Christian Heritage...................279 Cimarron................................314 Claremore...............................149 Cleveland...............................189 Clinton....................................189 Coalgate.................................242 Colbert...................................280 Colcord...................................280 Collinsville..............................150 Comanche..............................243 Commerce..............................280 Community Christian..............280 Cordell....................................281 Covington-Douglas.................314 Coweta...................................153 Coyle......................................337 Crescent.................................281 Crooked Oak...........................243 Crowder..................................281 Cushing..................................190 Cyril........................................315 Daniel Webster.......................232 Dale .......................................281 Davenport...............................315 Davis......................................243 Deer Creek.............................154 Deer Creek-Lamont................337 Del City...................................155 Depew....................................282 Dewar.....................................315 Dewey....................................244 Dibble.....................................282 Dickson..................................190 Douglass................................191 Drumright...............................282 Duke.......................................337 Duncan...................................156 Durant....................................157 Eagletown..............................337 East Central............................157 Edmond Memorial.................... 94 Edmond North.......................... 97 Edmond Santa Fe.................... 98 El Reno...................................158 Elgin.......................................193 Elk City...................................193 Empire....................................283 Enid......................................... 99 Erick.......................................338 Eufaula...................................246 Fairland..................................284 Fairview.................................284 Fargo......................................338 Felt.........................................338 Forgan....................................338 Foyil.......................................284 Fort Gibson.............................194 Fort Cobb-Broxton..................316 Fort Supply.............................339 Fort Towson............................317 Frederick................................247 Frontier..................................316 Gans.......................................317 Garber....................................317 Geary......................................317

Glencoe..................................318 Glenpool.................................198 Gore.......................................284 Gracemont..............................339 Grove......................................159 Guthrie...................................159 Guymon..................................160 Hale......................................... 99 Hammon.................................340 Harding Charter......................199 Harding Fine Arts....................247 Harrah....................................201 Hartshorne.............................248 Haskell...................................249 Haworth..................................285 Healdton.................................318 Heavener................................249 Hennessey..............................285 Henryetta...............................250 Heritage Hall..........................201 Hilldale...................................202 Hinton....................................285 Hobart....................................285 Holdenville.............................250 Holland Hall............................349 Hominy...................................285 Hooker....................................286 Howell....................................286 Hugo.......................................250 Hulbert...................................287 Hydro-Eakley..........................287 Idabel.....................................206 Inola.......................................207 Indianola................................318 Jay.........................................208 Jenks.....................................100 John Marshall.........................208 Jones.....................................251 Kansas...................................251 Kellyville.................................251 Keota......................................319 Ketchum.................................288 Keys (Parkhill)........................252 Kiefer.....................................288 Kinta.......................................341 Kiowa.....................................319 Kingfisher...............................255 Kingston.................................255 Konawa..................................288 Latta.......................................288 Laverne..................................320 Lawton...................................101 Lawton Ike..............................102 Lawton MacArthur..................160 Leedey...................................341 Leflore....................................341 Lexington...............................256 Liberty....................................289 Lincoln Christian.....................256 Lindsay...................................256 Little Axe................................256 Locust Grove..........................208 Lomega..................................342 Lone Grove.............................209 Lookeba-Sickles.....................342 Luther.....................................289 Macomb.................................320 Madill.....................................209 Mangum.................................289

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Mannford................................210 Marietta..................................257 Marlow...................................258 Maud......................................320 McAlester...............................161 McLain...................................212 McLoud..................................212 Medford..................................320 Meeker...................................258 Memorial................................162 Merritt....................................289 Metro Christian.......................213 Miami.....................................213 Midway...................................342 Midwest City..........................103 Millwood.................................258 Minco.....................................289 Moore.....................................104 Mooreland..............................290 Morris.....................................259 Morrison.................................290 Mounds..................................290 Mt. St. Mary...........................214 Muldrow.................................216 Muskogee...............................106 Mustang.................................110 Navajo....................................291 Newcastle..............................259 Newkirk..................................346 New Lima...............................320 Ninnekah................................292 NOAH......................................348 Noble......................................162 Norman..................................112 Norman North.........................114 Northeast...............................292 Northwest Classen.................188 Nowata...................................259 Okay.......................................292 Okarche..................................323 Okeene...................................324 Okemah..................................260 OKC Storm..............................347 Oklahoma Bible......................292 Oklahoma Centennial..............260 Oklahoma Christian School.....260 Oklahoma Union.....................292 Okmulgee...............................261 Oktaha....................................295 Olive.......................................324 Oologah..................................217 Owasso..................................116 Panama..................................296 Pauls Valley............................218 Pawhuska...............................261 Pawnee..................................296 Perkins-Tryon.........................261 Perry......................................347 Piedmont................................163 Pioneer-Pleasant Vale.............296 Pittsburg.................................343 Plainview................................262 Pocola....................................297 Ponca City..............................118 Porter.....................................297 Porum.....................................324 Poteau....................................219 Prague....................................262 Preston...................................297

Pryor......................................164 Purcell....................................220 Putnam City............................121 Putnam City North..................120 Putnam City West...................122 Quapaw..................................297 Quinton...................................298 Rattan....................................198 Red Oak..................................343 Regent....................................351 Rejoice...................................298 Ringling..................................298 Ringwood...............................325 Ripley.....................................298 Riverside................................262 Roff........................................325 Roland....................................221 Rush Springs..........................325 Salina.....................................265 Sallisaw.................................223 Sand Springs..........................124 Santa Fe South.......................224 Sapulpa..................................123 Savanna.................................299 Sayre......................................299 Seiling....................................299 Seminole................................224 Sentinel..................................325 Sequoyah-Claremore..............225 Sequoyah-Tahlequah..............264 Sharon-Mutual.......................343 Shawnee................................164 Silo.........................................299 Skiatook.................................165 Snyder....................................299 Soper.....................................326 Southeast...............................165 Southmoore............................125 Southwest Covenant...............326 Sperry....................................265 Spiro......................................266 Star Spencer..........................225 Sterling..................................326 Stigler....................................267 Stillwater................................127 Stilwell...................................226 Stonewall...............................327 Stratford.................................299 Stringtown..............................343 Strother..................................327 Stroud....................................268 Stuart.....................................328 Sulphur..................................305 Summit Christian Academy.....299 Tahlequah...............................166

Talihina...................................300 Tecumseh...............................228 Texhoma.................................328 Thackerville............................344 Thomas Edison.......................170 Thomas-Fay-Custer................301 Tishomingo.............................268 Tonkawa.................................301 Tushka....................................301 Tuttle......................................228 Tyrone....................................344 Union......................................129 Union City...............................328 US Grant.................................149 Valliant...................................270 Vanoss....................................303 Varnum...................................344 Velma-Alma............................328 Verdigris.................................270 Vian........................................271 Vici.........................................345 Victory Christian.....................229 Victory Life Academy..............309 Vinita......................................229 Wagoner.................................230 Walters...................................303 Warner...................................304 Washington............................272 Watonga.................................305 Waukomis...............................329 Waurika..................................329 Wayne....................................305 Waynoka.................................345 Weatherford............................232 Webbers Falls.........................329 Welch.....................................329 Weleetka................................330 Wellston.................................305 Western Heights.....................171 Westmoore.............................135 Westville.................................272 Wetumka................................330 Wewoka..................................305 Wilburton................................273 Will Rogers.............................306 Wilson....................................306 Wilson (Henryetta)..................330 Wister.....................................306 Woodland...............................330 Woodward..............................235 Wright City.............................331 Wyandotte..............................273 Wynnewood............................307 Yale........................................307 Yukon.....................................136

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Get Ready to Hit the Hardwood in 2012! Welcome to the 2011-12 Statewide Basketball Preview. It’s our honor to bring you the best coverage in high school basketball. A special thank you goes out to all of the athletic directors, coaches and players who helped us during this process. It’s a labor of love for everyone at VYPE and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

The VYPE Top 100 is a special list of the top players in the state. These athletes are proven players on the court and leaders for their respective teams. Over 90 players converged on Edmond Santa Fe High School for one of our largest photo shoots of the year. Take a look at the players that made this year’s VYPE Top 100. This is an exclusive list that these athletes will utilize on their basketball resume for years to come. With breakdowns on every class the 2011-12 VYPE Statewide Basketball Preview is your source for all your high school basketball needs. Some great story lines are developing this season. Can Edmond Memorial dominate or will Putnam City reclaim the title. Bishop McGuinness Lady Irish had such a memorable season last year. Alos, can the East Central Lady Cardinals rebound from last seasons heartbreaking loss? With so many great stories in basketball this season promises to be a great one. Visit VYPEOK.com for live streaming events, photos, stories and valuable information on all of the teams in the state of Oklahoma. Don’t forget to send me your feedback personally at Austin.Chadwick@VYPE.com

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t‘s time to transition into the winter sports and once again you have found the place for the most extensive coverage, VYPE! No one will chronicle the march to the state tournament like our staff here at VYPE. We know the passion that Oklahomans have for high school basketball. We see it on display every year from the smallest of gymnasiums to the Big House and the state tournament. Our staff has been digging deep to find out all the information you will need to follow the numerous teams in the state of Oklahoma. We will be there every step of the way, dedicated to provide the kind of coverage we believe you deserve of Oklahoma High School Hoops!

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16 | Picture This

VYPE does it again with another Oklahoma Basketball Preview loaded with the best shots of players, coaches and fans. From early season tournaments to the state finals, we have it all.

26 | Bill Self Speaks

The Oklahoma native has the highest winning percentage of any of his Kansas predecessors. Self talks KU basketball family with VYPE.

34 | College BBall Preview

Carol Bond has been a part of the tradition of Oklahoma women’s basketball since the 1960’s, when she led the Morris Eagles to backto-back state titles. Find out what keeps Carol busy these days.

66 | VYPE Top 100

The VYPE Top 100 is announced in this issue featuring the top boys and girls high school basketball players in the state. This season each player is competing for the title of Mr. and Miss Basketball Oklahoma.

The Edmond Memorial boys enter the season ranked No.1 with Jordan Woodard leading the way. Booker T. Washington and PC West are looking to challenge the Bulldogs. Edmond Santa Fe Lady Wolves get the nod at No.1 as the combo of Cameerah Graves and Tamara Lee look to lead the team to a gold ball.

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Class 5A boys is wide open with several squads capable of bringing home a state title. Edison, Del City and Carl Albert look real strong on the boy’s side, while the girls are lead by the East Central Lady Cardinals who return several key players from last year’s squad?

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Can anyone take out the Douglass Trojans and Stevie Parker or will they cruise to another state title? Ranked No.1 the Trojans could be challenged by Roland or Anadarko. Speaking of Anadarko, the Lady Warriors led by Lakota Beatty get the No.1 ranking heading into the season. Also look for Ft. Gibson and Cushing this year Gibson and Cushing this year

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Class 3A is extremely tough to win, but the Oklahoma Centennial boys believe they have what it takes. Millwood and Verdigris may have something to say about that. Sulphur is leading the on the girls side, but several teams are looking very promising. Don’t be surprised if Millwood, Perkins-Tryon or Verdigris is right there in the end.

336 {2A Overview}

Northeast Academy enters the preseason poll as the No.1 team in both boys and girls, but could this be the year for Oktaha or Dale to win a title in boy’s basketball? Fairview, Oktaha and Tonkawa are all looking like contenders for the girl’s title. Could be a great year in Class 2A!

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Weleetka Outlaws were voted the top team in Class A boys basketball and appear to be the frontrunner in most polls, but Cheyenne-Reydon will not just hand over the title of state champion. Frontier girls sit atop Class A with Okarche and Kiowa not too far behind.

418 {B Overview} Next Month...

We’ll be back in our regular monthly format with updates on Basketball, Simming, Wrestling and more.

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Tyler Tune and Arnett might be the hands-down favorite in Class B, but look for a challenge from Forgan, Fargo and Red Oak. The Lomega girls are back and hungry for more. Hammon and Red Oak have talented squads as well. Who will come out on top?

Ashley LaGasse Lomega High School

How long have you been involved in FCA? I have been involved in FCA for sixyears.

Who influenced you to join? My sister. We had always gone to church together and were very close. When I came to the high school I saw she was attending every meeting so I decided to join to learn the word and be with her.

How has FCA made an impact in your life on the field and off the field? It helps me know that I have people there for me no matter what happens. It is a blessing to see so many people show up at meetings, it makes me feel like I need to strive to keep spreading the word. It has helped me grow in my faith and influence others to do the same.

How has your beliefs helped you as an athlete? It has helped me become a better leader. I never know what to tell my team before games, to calm nerves or after a loss, so I pray about it before and God helps me. I always put everything in God’s hands and he takes care of my team and me. He is the reason I am where I am today What is your favorite bible verse and why? For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. -Jeremiah 29:11

I love this verse because it is simple. God has everything under control so there is no reason to stress, believe in him and you will do great things. Everything you do and all your abilities are because of God. He blesses us with strength and wisdom.

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Self at Home Among KU Legends

By Lynn Jacobsen

Photos By Jeff Jacobsen

As he stepped onto the court at Allen Fieldhouse for the first time as head coach prior to the 200304 season, Bill Self took a brief moment to soak it all in. Right there were the ghosts of Kansas’ past – including revered men like:

• Dr. James Naismith (18981907): the founder of basketball. • Dr. F.C. “Phog” Allen (190809, 1918-56): whose name bears the name of the facility and who is the winningest coach in program history (519-219). • Ted Owens (1965-83): 3rd winningest coach in program history (348-182). • Larry Brown (1984-88): who guided the Jayhawks to the 1988 national championship. • Roy Williams (1989-2003): the 2nd winningest coach in program history (418-101). Impressive for a program that has only had eight head coaches. So where exactly does Self fit in the mix?

“Oh, I don’t know if I see myself in that group,” Self said. “When you talk about coaches you have

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to include the coaches who played here and went on to coach. Guys like Ralph Miller, John McClendon, Dean Smith and Adolph Rupp. “If you really think about coaches that came from KU and include those, there would be no other program in America that would compare with that.

“But I don’t know where I fit. I haven’t really thought about it that much. I would think if you’ve won a national championship, you probably would think that maybe you would be fairly well thought of, but most every coach that has coached here has had success. Ted Owens went to two Final Four’s, Dick Harp went to the national championship game. Roy has been to the national championship game, Larry won it.

Everybody’s been successful that has coached here.”

Interestingly though, it is Self who boasts the best winning percentage of any of his predecessors. He began his 10th season as head coach this season with a 269-53 record, a .835 winning percentage, 30 points higher than any previous Jayhawk coach. Ironically, Self did not start off on this path. In fact, he had no desire to be a coach until a knee injury prior to his senior season at Oklahoma State. The injury occurred while Self was working Larry Brown’s Kansas camp.

A year later, Self joined Brown’s staff as a graduate assistant. From there, Self returned to Oklahoma State as an assistant for Leonard Hamilton and eventually Eddie Sutton. That led to his first head coaching job at Oral Roberts in 1993. One of the other four finalists for the ORU job included Barry Hinson, who would join Self ’s staff at ORU in 1993 and again at Kansas in 2009. “I interviewed for the head

coaching job at Oral Roberts,” Hinson recalled. “I wasn’t ready for that job. When I went into the interview I talked about Bill Self. I knew I wasn’t going to get the job. It was my interview, but I was talking about Bill Self.” That first year was anything but memorable in the win column. ORU won six games, one more than the previous year, but ended the season with 15 consecutive losses. “Because of our level of coaching experience at that time, we woke up every day thinking we were going to turn it around,” Hinson said. “Believe it or not, we thought we were going to win each and every game.” The victories started to come – slowly at first but by their third season, ORU won 18 games and in Self ’s final year (1996-97), ORU won 21 games and went to the National Invitation

Solving Tulsa’s Water Problems Since 1946

Tournament. (After his first two years at ORU, Self has never had a losing season since.) Following the NIT season, Self was at Tulsa, where he guided the Golden Hurricane to a 74-27 record in three seasons with two

NCAA Tournament appearances. The team’s 32 victories in 2008 remain the most of any TU team, catapulting Self to national prominence as a head coach with the Elite Eight appearance.

“The interest level at ORU and Tulsa was unbelievably high for those programs,” Self said. “The kids were kids you could be as tough on as you wanted. They just wanted to please. We had such a great time building it and creating interest.” Self soon discovered that leaving a program was a chore. “They’ve all been hard,” he said. “Leaving Oral Roberts was hard because I felt like I let everybody down that supported me. And to go across town was kind of a slap in the face. Even though I knew it

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was the right thing, it was still hard to do.

“Leaving Tulsa was really hard to go to Illinois. I had convinced those players I would rather coach them than anybody else in the world. So why leave? We (left) because we felt it was best for our family at the time. Some players understood that, some players didn’t. If you leave a job in good standing, it makes it hard to leave but it also makes it easier to leave because you know the kids will be fine.” In three seasons at Illinois (200003), Self compiled a 78-24 record and a .764 winning percentage and

three NCAA Tournaments. When he left for Kansas, Self left behind a Fighting Illini squad that would reach the Sweet 16 the next year.

Some of the programs Self has inherited were quite healthy while others required extra effort. “Tulsa was healthy when we went there,” he said. “ORU was just getting started. It was a great

springboard for me. We weren’t even in a league when I started there. Illinois was a healthy program too. We just had the chance to take the ball and run with it.

“It’s tough to leave places, but I really do think if you care about the place that you are really happy with their success after you left. No matter what job any of us has in life, it should be a better job after you’ve touched it. And we were pretty fortunate with that.” Hired in the spring of 2003 at Kansas, Self has quietly put his stamp on an already exclusive program. In the last six years, Kansas is the winningest program in Division I history at 197-29, an .871 winning percentage. In nine seasons as the KU head coach, Self has guided the Jayhawks to a school-record eight consecutive Big 12 regular season titles, five Big 12 Tournament

championships, five Elite Eight appearances, two appearances in the national championship game and of course, the 2008 NCAA National Championship.

There were a few bumps in the road along the way. The 2004-05 KU season ended with a firstround NCAA Tournament loss to Bucknell. KU player J.R. Giddens was stabbed in an altercation that spring.

“It was (the lowest point of my career),” Self said. “Still yet, a team that lost in the first round still won the Big 12. The next year we had the unbelievable recruiting class and three years later we are national champions. “We’ve have had some disappointing losses in March, no question about it. But I’m not sure if you are in the business very long you don’t have disappointing losses in March, especially if you are the favorite. The Bucknell

debacle (in ’05) was in my head a long time.” But Self ’s resiliency emerged even after that darkest hour.

Since 2006-07, Kansas has won 30 or more games in five seasons. Self owns an unbelievable 147-7 home record (including two early season victories this year). Kansas’ 37-3 record in their national championship season in 2008 is the most by any Jayhawk team. So, what legacy will Self leave? “I don’t know,” he said. “I haven’t even thought about that. I hope it’s as a coach who won multiple championships. The more you get, the more you want and I certainly hope that we can get to No. 2 and if we can get to No. 2, that we can get to No. 3. I think it would be really cool to win multiple championships at a place where nobody has won two.”

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Bill Self Speaks The Oklahoma native had much to discuss. Life, family, and some insight on March Madness.

Bill Self has risen quickly in the ranks as one of the top Division I college basketball coaches in America. In 19 seasons he has compiled a 476-158 record. He has registered 17 consecutive winning seasons, 14 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, one national title, two national title appearances, eight consecutive Big 12 regular season championships and five Big 12 Tournament titles. The former Edmond Memorial state basketball player of the year opens up more about himself, family, and some opinions.

VYPE: Describe yourself in three words. Self: Unorganized, aggressive, optimist. VYPE: Do you consider yourself a Mr. Henry Iba or Phog Allen disciple? Self: Oh, Mr. Iba. Sure. Absolutely. VYPE: Are you a Eddie Sutton or Larry Brown disciple? Self: Both. I’ve stolen so much from those guys.

VYPE: Are there parallels to Tulsa’s Elite Eight season and the 2008 national championship year at Kansas? Self: The parallels would be that both were remarkably great teams where expectations were so high and the guys lived on those expectations. To have one team go 32-5 and the other go 37-3 at two different places was pretty remarkable. They both played well when it counted the most. Yes, there’s similarities but the Tulsa team was more of chemistry, toughness, unselfish type. The team in ’08, we

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had maybe seven or eight that played on that team.”

VYPE: Do you have a desire to return to Oklahoma State as head coach? Self: That used to be my dream job. I thought that would be as good as it gets, to coach at your alma mater. I love Oklahoma State but that opportunity hasn’t presented itself. I’m at a place where I actually love going to work every day. I don’t know if I could have a better job than what I have right now. VYPE: What does it mean bringing Dr. James Naismith’s original rules of basketball back to Kansas? Self: It’s fitting that they are there because obviously he was KU’s first coach. And obviously a very bold and unselfish move by one of our boosters to put up the $4 million to get them. We will spend about $18 million on building a place to house them right there at Allen Fieldhouse so it will be a special deal.

VYPE: In terms of success, there are other programs that have won more championships. But is there a more storied program that Kansas? Self: Well, I haven’t been everywhere. There’s not a better arena than Allen Fieldhouse. As far as storied programs, there’s a lot of

them. Look at UCLA, North Carolina, Duke, obviously Kentucky, and Indiana, those have been unbelievable programs over time. I would think if you did a study (KU) would be a top two or three program from a combination of everything. But nobody has more history. There could be better teams, maybe a few more wins, but nobody has more history than what we have and how that history impacted our sport moving forward.” VYPE: Is too much made of March Madness? Self: From a coach’s perspective, yes, but not from an interest level perspective. It’s so good for our sport because there is so much emphasis on it.

VYPE: You recently changed your mind on paying athletes. Why? Self: Conference realignment. I know now more than ever that it’s all about the dollar. Presidents are willing to make decisions for the almighty dollar and that’s probably not in the best interest of the student-athletes in terms of travel,

missing class. Why should the students generate all these funds and not receive a part of it? They deserve to be allowed to do different things that what they are allowed to do now. Even if it isn’t a lot of money, it would help particularly (with) some of the economic backgrounds some kids come from. VYPE: How exciting is it to coach your son Tyler? Self: I’m having an absolute blast. I’ve never coached him before except in the driveway. I think this will be a great experience for me. And hopefully for him too.

VYPE: What will Tyler’s stamp be on the program? Self: He’s trying to figure that out, whether it will be through being a good teammate or something else. It’s kind of fun watching him figure that out.

VYPE: What will be your reaction if KU fans are chanting ‘Tyler, Tyler’ to put him in a game?

Self: It won’t affect what I do but it will be a good thing because it will mean we have a big lead.

VYPE: What is your biggest achievement – Division I coach, national championship coach, husband or father to Lauren and Tyler? Self: Probably father. Cindy and I were just talking about how fortunate and blessed we were to have such great kids and the role they’ve played in our lives.

VYPE: If you were writing your memoirs today, what would stand out most to you in your career? Self: I would hope it would be that we raised two unbelievably great children that can impact our society in a very positive way, and that have touched lives in a positive way. VYPE: Talk about the influences in your life. Self: My sister Shelly and I had the opportunity that a lot of kids do, but yet a lot don’t. We were able to sit across the table every night

from two of the greatest role models. I learned so much from my mom from a standpoint of communication, respecting everyone. She’s such a good person. From my dad I think I learned for the most part how to handle business situations and not compromise your principles to get to where you want to go. Also that you can’t take shortcuts and that there’s no free lunches type mentality. My sister has been a rock solid supporter her entire life. She’s had to make a lot of sacrifices to raise two girls on her own. Through Cindy, I have a great extended family that’s very supportive. Through Cindy, I’ve had somebody that has basically propped me up and is the backbone of our relationship that is going on 30 years. I couldn’t ask for a better childhood, a better life, a better family. I’ve been blessed in all areas.

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Carol Bond has been a part of the tradition of Oklahoma women’s basketball since the 1960’s, when she led the Morris Eagles and Coach Bill Self, father of KU coach, to back-to-back state championships. Bond earned all-state, all-decade, and all-century honors as a player and then went on to have a successful coaching career, winning the state championship at Cashion in 2000. In 2007 she retired from coaching and in 2009, she was elected to the Oklahoma Girls Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Since Carol’s retirement from basketball, she has stayed involved in high school basketball through coaching a summer AAU team. The team’s name is Oklahoma Synergy because Coach Bond’s philosophy of teamwork has always been that two or more agents produce a combined effect that is far greater than the sum of their separate effects. This concept has developed into a foundation with the mission to help young ladies obtain college scholarships in basketball as this is a way for many of these girls to better their lives. “We are really trying to get the best girls from Oklahoma to showcase to the nation that this state is a great source for basketball talent.” Synergy girls

traveled to the Nike Summer Showcase in Chicago, Battle on the Plains in Kansas City, Mountain Madness in Denver, and Big State Flava Jam in Dallas Texas during this past summer. There have been numerous colleges follow the Synergy this summer including OU, OSU, Tulsa, Princeton, Brown, Harvard, Drake, SMU, Lamar, Texas University of Arlington, University of Chicago, Alabama, and Nebraska. Thus far, Gioya Carter from Carl Albert has made a verbal commitment to OU. There are other girls going on college visits this fall. Those playing for the Oklahoma Synergy this summer along with Carter from Carl Albert; Erika Wakefield from Heritage Hall; Kaely Bond, Jordan Braun and Chloe Glass from Mount Saint Mary’s; Chandler Roof from Weatherford; Savannah Gray from Fort Gibson; Bethany Cox from Norman High; Whitney Stotler from Prague; Heather Marshall from Kansas High, and Haley Woodard from Norman North.

Coach Bond and the Synergy Foundation also had five basketball camps for ages 9-14 this past summer and will host “Camp Clause” in December 27-29 in Norman. In addition to Camp Clause, Coach Bond and her daughter Jami McDonald will have weekend camps to improve basketball players in their individual play, team play, and to become the best person that they can be on the basketball court and in life.

“Paying it forward” is important to the Bonds. The concept that repaying a good deed by doing it for others is the philosophy they want to live in life. Coach Bond’s life has been blessed on and off the basketball court, and now she is trying to “PAY IT FORWARD, pass it on, keep the chains moving. That is the only way! That is the Synergy way!” You can reach Coach Bond on Facebook or at Synergybball. com if you would like to try out for next year’s team or find out about the next Synergy event.

University of Oklahoma

Kruger, OU Making Progress By Lynn Jacobsen

OU Men After a three-year drought from post-season appearances, Oklahoma looks to a senior quartet to lead them back.

Guards Steven Pledger and Sam Grooms and forwards Andrew Fitzgerald and Romero Osby will shoulder the lion’s share of leadership this season. Add junior guard Cameron Clark in the mix and all five returning starters are back as Lon Kruger begins his second season as head coach. “This group has done just a terrific job of getting ready for the upcoming season,” Kruger said at media day. “ They’ve worked hard and have been self-starters. And the player leadership has been outstanding. We have a lot of guys who are genuinely invested in and enjoy the preparation part of it, which is a good first step to having as good a team as possible.”

“Steven’s a terrific shooter, probably as good of a shooter s thre is in the Big 12,” said the Sooner coach.

Grooms returns to play point guard where last season he averaged nearly as many assists per game (6.0) as points (6.7). His assist-to-turnover ratio was 2.8, eighth best among Division I players. “Sam did a good job of taking care of the ball last year,” Kruger said. Clark, a 6-6 junior, averaged 8.5 points per game as a sophomore. James Fraschilla and Jarrod Kruger, both sophomore walk-ons, will be spot players in the backcourt.

As of press time, the Sooners were off to a 4-1 start after a 68-61 victory over UTEP in the first round of the Old Spice Classic.

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Pledger was the Sooners’ catalyst a year ago, leading the Big 12 in scoring at 16.2 points per game. With three games of 30 or more points to his credit, Pledger is more than capable of leading the Sooners offensively.

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Expect minutes for freshmen Buddy Hield, Isaiah Cousins and Je’lon Hornbeak to grow as they become more comfortable in the Sooners’ system.

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Hield averaged 22.7 points at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kan., last season. Cousins, a 6-3 point guard, averaged 15.8 points for Mount Vernon (N.Y.) High School. Hornbeak comes to OU ranked as the 24th best shooting guard in the country last season by Rivals.com but he will most likely play the point position at Oklaoma.

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Oklahoma’s frontcourt play begins with Osby and Fitzgeral. The senior duo averaged 12.9 and 12.1 points, respectively last year.

After two seasons at Mississippi State in which Osby never really could establish himself, he re-ignited his career with the move to Norman. The 6-8 forward led the Sooners in double-doubles last year with seven. He led the team in rebounds, averaging 7.3 per game. If Kruger can get more consistent play out of Osby, opponents better watch out. Fitzgerald is a 6-8 beast of a player who has struggled at times has struggled to be the physical presence the Sooners need down low. He has a nice touch under the basket and solid midrange game. At 6-7, Tyler Neal has the size to play inside and the scoring touch to play on the perimeter.

Amath M’Baye, a 6-9 forward, is drawing a lot of attention. The transfer from Wyoming, who sat out last year due to NCAA guidelines, could have an instant impact for the Sooners. M’Baye was voted the Preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year.

D.J. Bennett, a juco transfer from Indian Hills (Iowa) Community College, will most likely be a role player this season. C.J. Cole and Steve Noworyta are walk-on freshmen whom Kruger may try to redshirt this year. Looking ahead, Ryan Spangler, who transferred from Gonzaga, will be a nice addition to the practice squad. He must sit out this season, per NCAA rules.

ANALYSIS

If the Sooners can solve their consistency issues of last season and play better defense, there is a chance for them to move into the upper tier of Big 12 teams. The freshmen will have to adjust early to help out.

Oklahoma Men’s Schedule 11/2/12 vs. Washburn * 11/7/12 vs. UCO * 11/11/12 vs. LA-Monroe 11/16/12 at UT Arlington Old Spice Classic 11/22/12 vs. UTEP 11/23/12 vs. Gonzaga 11/25/12 vs. West Virginia 11/28/12 at Oral Roberts 11/30/12 vs. Northwestern State 12/4/12 at Arkansas All-College Classic 12/15/12 vs. Texas A&M 12/18/12 vs. Stephen F. Austin 12/29/12 vs. Ohio 12/31/12 vs. Texas A&M CC 1/5/13 at West Virginia 1/12/13 vs. Oklahoma State 1/16/13 vs. Texas Tech 1/19/13 at Kansas State 1/21/13 vs. Texas 1/26/13 at Kansas 1/30/13 at Baylor 2/2/13 vs. Kansas State 2/4/13 at Iowa State 2/9/13 vs. Kansas 2/11/13 vs. TCU 2/16/13 at Oklahoma State 2/20/13 at Texas Tech 2/23/13 vs. Baylor 2/27/13 at Texas 3/2/13 vs. Iowa State 3/6/13 vs. West Virginia 3/9/13 at TCU

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Sooner Women Return loads of Experience By Lynn Jacobsen

OU Women With all five starters back, Oklahoma is looking to make another deep NCAA Tournament run in 2012-13.

“Whitney’s influence permeates not only what we do inside the lines but who we are everywhere else as well,” said Coale. “When you have a really strong personality who is consistent in their behavior after a while everyone becomes that personality. It’s a really positive thing for our program. We are made in her image.”

To do that, though, Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale would like to see better post production. – both scoring If anything, Coale would like Hand to take a few more and rebounding. shots. No doubt the perimeter game remains the strength of Oklahoma’s offense. It has been its most potent weapon since the departure of Courtney and Ashley Paris in 2009.

One area that is of absolutely no concern to the 17th year head coach is team chemistry.

Asked what she appreciated most about her team, Coale said, “How much they respect one another. They have an uncanny sense of team. That is something you work for every year. Some get it, some get more than others and some don’t get it. This team lives it.”

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Returning starters Aaryn Ellenberg, Whitney Hand and Morgan Hook accounted for 55 percent of the Sooners’ offense a year ago. Ellenberg, nicknamed Vegas because of her hometown, led the team in scoring (528), 3-pointers made (75) and average (15.5). A pure shooter, Ellenberg is comfortable in the role of scorer.

“Scoring is easy for ‘Vegas’,” Coale said. “For her, it’s like breathing. It requires no thought. It’s second nature. “Vegas just has to guard people, she has to help us on the other end of the floor.”

One of only two holdovers from the back-to-back Final Four teams in 2009 and 2010, Hand is undoubtedly the soul of this team. The 6-foot-1 senior is coming off her best individual year in which she led the team in assists (140) and was second in scoring (452) and average (13.3).

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“My deal with Whitney is just don’t pass up open shots,” Coale said. “I sit with her in front of film and ask, ‘Why didn’t you shoot that? Why didn’t you shoot that?’ I’ve never had as pure of a shooter as Whitney Hand.”

Hook is back to anchor the guard play at the point position. She grew up in the role a year ago and with everyone back this season, look for Hook to excel in her role.

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“At the core of what makes a point guard great is that they make their team very efficient and fun to watch. That’s Morgan,” said Coale.

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last year with a knee injury. Hartman’s presence will be felt on the defensive side.

Sharane Campbell is coming off a sensational freshman year. In which she averaged nine points a game in earning the Big 12 Sixth Player of the Year award. Dangerously quick, her speed will be difficult for opponents to contain.

Newcomers Nicole Kornet and Maddie Manning are the perfect compliments to the pieces already in place. Kornet, a very good perimeter scorer, earned team MVP honors at the WBCA High School All-America game last spring. Manning will serve as Hook’s backup at point guard. Manning, a proven scorer, was the Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year last season.

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The most glaring issue facing the Sooners a year ago was lack of rebounding in the post.

Joanna McFarland was second on the team in that category, averaging 5.9, a healthy drop from Hand’s 7.1. Nicole Griffin ranked fourth on the team in rebounds at 3,9 per game. Kaylon Williams was third at 5.2 per game.

“We have to have more (post) production,” Coale said. “We have to have more rebounds. Those production statistics have to grow a little bit and they should.” Coale has challenged the frontcourt trio to up their scoring this season. “I don’t know how you can double cover a post on our basketball team when you have Aaryn Ellenberg on the backside perimeter, Whitney Hand on the front side and Morgan Hook at the top. Where are you going to help? Who’s going to leave that trio to help on the post? Nobody.” To help with rebounding, Coale signed Durrett, a 2012 NJCAA AllAmerican who averaged 7.4 boards a game at Walter’s State.

“I signed her to rebound,” Coale said. “Rebounds win championships. We have to be a better rebounding team. If she doesn’t do anything else (but rebound), I’m fine with that.” Lingering health issues have forced junior forward Lyndsey Cloman to end her basketball career. Her absence means the remaining four players will see additional playing time.

ANALYSIS

If the Sooners can get additional production on both ends of the court from its post players, look for Oklahoma to have a deep NCAA Tournament run. Staying healthy is a must. When McFarland went down with a broken jaw last season, Oklahoma struggled.

Oklahoma Women’s Schedule 11/1/12 vs. OK Christian * 11/6/12 vs. Henderson * 11/10/12 at Creighton 11/14/12 vs. UCLA 11/18/12 vs. Saint Louis Rainbow Wahine Showdown 11/23/12 vs. Arkansas 11/24/12 vs. Oregon 11/25/12 at Hawai’i 11/29/12 vs. Northwestern State 12/2/12 vs. Marist 12/6/12 vs. North Texas 12/16/12 vs. Vanderbilt 12/20/12 vs. UC Riverside 12/29/12 vs. Cal State Northridge 1/2/13 vs. West Virginia 1/5/13 at Texas 1/9/13 at TCU 1/12/13 vs. Texas Tech 1/15/13 at Iowa State 1/19/13 vs. Texas 1/26/13 at Baylor 1/30/13 vs. TCU 2/3/13 at West Virginia 2/6/13 at Kansas State 2/10/13 vs. Oklahoma State 2/14/13 vs. Iowa State 2/17/13 at Kansas 2/20/13 vs. Kansas State 2/23/13 at Oklahoma State 2/25/13 vs. Baylor 3/2/13 vs. Kansas 3/4/13 at Texas Tech 3/9/13 Quarterfinal

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Ford Brings OSU Back to National Rankings By Lynn Jacobsen

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his defense needed work. “I have got to help this team any way I can,” he said. “I’m trying to be more of a leader.” Picked third in a vote of Big 12 coaches, Oklahoma State is off to a fast start in Travis Ford’s fifth season Nash’s maturity from last year is evident, Ford said. as head coach. At press time, the Cowboys were “The difference is last year I couldn’t tell him what coming off a championship in the Puerto Rico Tiphe did in high school is not going to equate that Off. To get to 4-0 on the young season, Oklahoma easily in college,” Ford said. “Some guys have to go State had to survive an overtime scare by Akron through it to understand it. He went through it before knocking off Tennessee and Top 25 N.C. the frustrations, huge peaks and valleys. Now he State. Winning the Tip Off catapulted OSU into the gets it. Is he a mature player? We’ll see. There’s a Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since maturity process and he went through it. Do I see February, 2007. improvement in his play? No doubt about it. He’s got a better mindset.” The Cowboys are relying on a young roster that includes a pair of McDonald’s All-Americans in Said Ford, “Marcus grasps what he has to get better sophomore Le’Bryan Nash and freshman Marcus at. It’s still a work in progress. He will get there.” Smart. Even more impressive is that through the first Smart, at 6-foot-4 ½, is anything but a conventional four games of the season OSU has held opponents point guard, Ford said. to an average of 58 points per game. And they are doing so without Brian Williams, arguably their best “I like our versatility,” the OSU coach said. “Marcus is big and strong. We’ll be able to post him up. Le’Bryan defender. is a 6-8 wing player and we will post him up some as Williams injured his wrist the first week of practice well. and it is unknown whether he will be able to return “I’m excited with some of the things we get to do this season. with Marcus. He’s got the conventional stuff – the leadership, the unselfishness. But he’s also 6-4, big and strong and can post guys up. He’s a presence defensively.” The combination of Nash and Smart puts together Look for Nash at times to play the four spot if the the 2012 Big 12 Co-Freshman of the Year and the situation dictates. Although Ford admits he would 2012 Preseason Freshman of the Year. Both are prefer to keep Nash on the wing where he is most dynamic players with a huge upside particularly on effective. the offensive end. At times though, Nash admitted

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Travis Ford Ford is in his fifth year with a record of 84-54 with the Cowboys

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Oklahoma State University Add Markel Brown in the mix and the Cowboys have a strong backcourt trio. Brown, a 6-3 junior, returns after leading the Cowboys in assists (80) a year ago. He also was second in rebounds (169) and steals (41). “Markel went against Marcus in practice this summer,” Ford said. “We were convinced that was what made Markel so good in Spain.” Phil Forte is the new Keiton Page for Oklahoma State. A 3-point specialist, Forte is a little bigger than his protégé. “He’s a real good on-the-ball defender, Ford said. “He can stretch the defense. I’ve got confidence in him to run plays for him. When Phil gets hot, he’s going to make shots. Part of his role will be able to come off screens and hit shots.” The Cowboys were dealt yet another blow with the loss of senior Jean-Paul Olukemi, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Puerto Rico TipOff.

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Williams was the heart of the Cowboys’ defense. Losing him to the preseason injury is devastating. “We lost our best defender. Now someone else is going to have to step up and be the best defender,” said Ford. “Who’s that going to be? We will see. But we lost our best defender, probably the most energetic, high energy guy, who never got tired.” Michael Cobbins, Philip Jurick and Marek Soucek bring experience to the post position. Each will have to step up a bit to replace Williams 9.6 points per game. “Our fours and fives are just versatile, quick,” said Ford. “They’re not your overpowering front men. Our physicality comes from our ones, twos and threes.

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ANALYSIS The loss of Williams and Olukemi is huge. But OSU has time to figure things out before the brutal Big 12 schedule begins. OSU cannot afford to lose any more players now that they are down to 13. . No doubt there is plenty of talent on this team. Ford has all the components of a special year.

OSU Women Look to Build on WNIT Title

Oklahoma State closed out a 22-12 record on a sixgame win streak that ended with a WNIT national championship. With a strong nucleus back, the Cowgirls have turn their attention to an NCAA Tournament berth this year. All five starters return for coach Jim Littell, who is looking to last year’s lateseason success to catapult the team into this season.

“We are better, but that doesn’t equate to wins in this league,” Littell said. “You have to go out and play. Baylor returns every starter. OU returns every starter. It is just a league that is very experienced and a lot of teams that return key people. “We have gotten better, but the rest of the league hasn’t regressed. It continues to be the No. 1 RPI conference in the country. I think you will see a hit in the conference after this year with a lot of significant players moving on. This year, it is an experienced league that knows how to win.”

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Tiffany Bias shattered the school’s single-season assists record with 229.She ranked second in the Big 12 and seventh nationally, averaging 6.7 assists per game. Her strength lies in her ability to get to the basket. She isn’t opposed to dropping a long-range shot if left open on the perimeter. Jordan Schultz is the only other Cowgirl to have played in the backcourt last year. She shifted into the starting lineup the final nine games. She will play an expanded role this year. Freshman sensation Brittney Martin is capable of having the same kind of freshman season as Donohoe a year ago. Ranked 18th in the nation by ESPN HoopGurlz, Martin is already averaging double figures through the team’s first four games.

“She is one of those players that brings a physicality you need to play in our league,” said Littell. “Two things that I believe are the biggest adjustments for players coming into the league are the speed of the game and the physicality. Brittney Martin definitely has the physicality to play in this league.”

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Toni Young saved her best for last in the team’s WNIT run, scoring 20 or more points in three of the six tournament games. A natural athlete, Young is a match-up nightmare in the low post. Her turnaround jumpers and baby hook shot make her a dangerous scoring threat. She is the second player in school history to record 1,000 points, 700 rebounds and 100 blocked shots. If there is one area in which Littell would like to see improvement, it is on the defensive end. Liz Donohoe is coming off an All-Big 12 Freshman of the Year season. She recorded 18 double-digit scoring games before closing out the season with five consecutive double-doubles in the WNIT. “We expect Liz to step her game up even more than last year,” Littell said. “She worked hard over the summer. She has strengthened her body, toned down her body and is a little quicker. She did a lot of footwork and improved her ability to score off the dribble.”

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Oklahoma State Women’s Schedule 11/7/12 vs. UCO (Exh.) 11/9/12 vs. Cal Poly 11/13/12 at Missouri State 11/18/12 vs. Weber State 11/20/12 vs. TX-Pan Amer. 11/28/12 vs. Texas State 12/1/12 vs. Texas Southern 12/6/12 vs. Stephen F. Austin 12/16/12 vs. Vermont 12/22/12 at UT Arlington Surf N’ Slam Classic 12/28/12 vs. Harvard 12/30/12 TBD 1/2/13 vs. Texas Tech 1/6/13 at Baylor 1/8/13 vs. Kansas 1/13/13 at Texas 1/20/13 vs. Iowa State 1/23/13 at Kansas State 1/26/13 at Kansas 1/29/13 vs. West Virginia 2/2/13 vs. Baylor 2/5/13 vs. TCU 2/10/13 at Oklahoma 2/13/13 at West Virginia 2/16/13 vs. Kansas State 2/20/13 at TCU 2/23/13 vs. Oklahoma 2/27/13 at Texas Tech 3/2/13 vs. Texas

Lindsey Keller might be one of the most under-rated players in the league. A hard-nosed defender in the low post, Keller brings a toughness to the low post for the Cowgirls. Look for her to improve on last year’s 7.6 scoring mark. Kendra Suttles is another Cowgirl who seemed to improve late in the season. She will likely earn more minutes with the departure of Vicky McIntyre.

Morgan Toben and LaShawn Jones will factor into the frontcourt rotation as well.

ANALYSIS

The Cowgirls hope to feed off last season’s late momentum as they prepare for another brutal Big 12 schedule. With Bias, Donohoe and Young, Oklahoma State shouldn’t have any trouble putting points on the board. But like OSU, every Big 12 teams returns its nucleus. So where the Cowgirls finish may depend on their defense.

University of Tulsa

Manning Already Making Impression TU Men After missing out on the NCAA Tournament the last nine years, Tulsa went a new direction in the offseason, hiring Danny Manning. So far so good for the former Kansas assistant and player, who guided the Jayhawks to the 1988 national championship as his Golden Hurricane started the season 3-1. Manning hopes to push the tempo, creating a buzz with fans. “It’s not something where we will be reckless and undisciplined but we have to keep the opposing team on their heels,” said Manning. “We want to stay in attack mode.” Since accepting the job, Manning has had to replace seven lettermen, including the two of the team’s top three scorers in guard Jordan Clarkson (transfer) and Eric McCellan (transfer), who averaged 16.5 and 10.6, respectively. David Wishon, who at 7-foot-2 would have given Manning a huge inside presence in the post, also transfer. Fellow big man, Kodi Maduka suffered a career-ending injury. “There wasn’t too much we could do,” Manning said. “Their minds were made up and that is their prerogative. They opted out and we are happy with the young men who are here.”

Of the seven newcomers, five are true freshmen. And with that comes growing pains. But Manning already has a game plan in motion. Whoever has the hot hand will play the most minutes. “We know it’s going to fluctuate,” Manning said. Returning players Scottie Harralson and Tim Peete are the only players back for Manning with any Division I experience. Their leadership is a must as Tulsa navigates through Conference USA.

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Haralson, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound guard, entered his senior season with 172 career 3-pointers. As the only returning starter to average double figures (11.1 ppg), the Golden Hurricane will look to run its offense through him. But his biggest role might be that of leader to four newcomers in the backcourt. “Scottie is a leader by example in terms of how he carries himself and how he does things,” said Manning. “We’ve put the onus on him to become more vocal. We need his leadership ability.” It’s a role Haralson is becoming more comfortable in fulfilling. “I know being a vocal leader is going to be a challenge,” Haralson said. “I’ve put pressure on myself to be that guy. As somebody who has been there, it’s my job to be that voice.” Joining Haralson in the backcourt is junior Tim

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Danny Manning Peete, who averaged 5.3 points a game last season. Junior college Pat Swilling Jr. gives the Hurricane added maturity. Freshmen Shaquille Harrison, Rashad Ray and James Woodard will be forced into duty early. Thus far, all three have performed well.

FRONTCOURT

Developing a frontcourt presence is paramount. Tulsa isn’t blessed with a wealth of size which means 6-foot-8 Kauri Black and 6-9 D’Andre Wright may find themselves on the short end of many low post matchups. The same goes for 6-7 forwards Rashad Smith, Zeldric King and Brandon Swannegan. What they may lack in size, Tulsa makes up for in athleticism. “It will take time for our post guys to adjust,” Manning said. “We have very good team speed. We have to take advantage of our athleticism, get out and run the floor, “

ANALYSIS

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Replacing Clarkson and McClellan is a huge task. With only 11 players, Tulsa will need everyone to contribute. In time, look for Manning to put a winning product on the court. As for this year, fans may have to be patient.

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Following the team’s 10-point loss to East Carolina in Conference USA tournament play last year, Tulsa head coach Matilda Mossman told her players to enjoy spring break – it would be the last time they would be off. “They weren’t used to not having a spring break,” Mossman said. “We told them they won’t get one again. We should be playing during spring break.” No stranger to success at this level, Mossman entered her second year at Tulsa with a 160-109 record with Division I stints at Arkansas and Kansas State before Tulsa. In that time, she has had just two losing seasons, including last year’s 13-15 record. Prior to coming to Tulsa, Mossman spent nine years at Norman High School where she compiled a 191-53 record.

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The rebuilding phase will continue with a strong guard presence as eight of the team’s 11 roster players are guards.

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Senior Taleya Mayberry returns to start at point guard for the fourth year. A 13.9 career scorer, Mayberry continues to improve. More importantly, she continues to make those around her better. “Taleya actually got better as the season went along last year which is really rare,” Mossman said. “And she’s better today than she was last year. I’m not sure Taleya understood early in her career what that meant – to make those around her better. She did what she did and she expected them to follow her example. Last year she really started her impact on her teammates. “What we need from Taleya is her leadership, not just by example but in holding her teammates accountable. I know she has their trust and confidence. And now she has embraced that role.” Mossman cautions that no one should paint Mayberry as selfish. In fact, quite the opposite. “Her goals are our team goals,” Mossman said. “What will make Taleya so good this year is she now knows how to make people around her better.” Tulsa must find a new defensive specialist to replace Taylor Hooker, who left the school to be closer to home. “Her ability to lock down offensive players was key,” Mossman said. “We are searching for who that will be this year. It could be freshman Kelsee Grovey, possibly Kadan Brady. We may have to ask Taleya to do a little more on the defensive end, although we don’t want to do that all the time because we need her on the offensive end.” Grovey could have an immediate impact. Although just a true freshman, she has that rare commodity – she “gets it”, said Mossman. Last year Grovey led Shawnee to an undefeated season (29-0) and a state championship.

FRONTCOURT Tulsa will build around returning starters Tiffani Couisnard and Loren McDaniel. The duo averaged 7.5 and 4.9 points, respectively. “Tiffani is the other weapon for us offensively,” Mossman said. “Tiff is ready. She’s a much better player now than she was a year ago.” Expect former Norman North forward Mariah Turner to play more minutes this season and become a factor in a three-forward rotation. Mossman concedes there is lack of size in the frontcourt but said when Tulsa was at its best, it ran a four-guard lineup. “We play a double post offense probably 70 percent of the time but we will go to a four-guard lineup if need be.”

Tulsa Women’s Schedule 11/9 11/12 11/15 11/23 11/24/12 11/29/12 12/4/12 12/8/12 12/15/12 12/18/12 12/22/12 12/30/12 1/3/13 1/9/13 1/13/13 1/17/13 1/20/13 1/24/13 1/27/13 1/31/13 2/3/13 2/10/13 2/14/13 2/17/13 2/21/13 2/24/13 2/28/13 3/3/13 3/7/13

at Oral Roberts vs. Arkansas-Little Rock vs. Arkansas vs. Illinois vs. Loyola Marymount vs. Utah Valley at Nebraska-Omaha vs. Colorado State at BYU at Arkansas-Little Rock at Grambling St. at Stephen F. Austin vs. Langston vs. UTEP * at Rice * vs. Marshall * at East Carolina * vs. UCF * vs. SMU * at UTEP * at Southern Miss * vs. Tulane * at Houston * vs. Rice * at SMU * at Tulane * vs. Memphis * at UAB * vs. Houston *

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ANALYSIS If Mossman was to point to one area in which Tulsa needed immediate improvement it is in scoring. To that end, the second-year head coach signed several guards. The lack of a true post player could be an issue. But if athleticism prevails, look for Tulsa to continue its upward trend in the win column.

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Sutton Looks to Reload ORU Men The 2012-13 basketball season is barely underway and already Scott Sutton’s name has come up for the vacancy at Texas Tech. And while it is flattering, at some point it becomes a distraction. To counter that, Sutton is adamant that he is right where he wants to be and he is happy. “I’ve tried to make that extremely clear,” he said. “Happiness means a lot to me as does my family’s happiness. I can’t say I will be here forever but this is a great job and situation for me.” Honestly, Sutton has more immediate issues to deal with – namely preparing his team for a new conference. It hasn’t taken long for opposing coaches to give the Golden Eagles their due as ORU was the preseason favorite to win the Southland Conference. In addition, junior forward Steven Roundtree is the league’s preseason player of the year and also is considered the conference’s top NBA prospect. ORU’s biggest challenge may be in finding scoring replacements for 54 percent of its offense with the graduation of Dominique Morrison, Rod Pearson and Michael Craion. “We have a very talented team,” Sutton said. “Warren Niles, Damen Bell-Holter and Steven all played in the shadows of those guys. Warren is a prolific scorer. But I’m not too concerned with scoring. Dominique had the ability to get a basket just about any time he wanted. That’s what we will have to work on.” Sutton loaded up the non-conference portion of the

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schedule with instate rivals Oklahoma and Tulsa, plus national powers Arizona and Memphis. “That’s a recruiting tool for us,” Sutton said of the beefed-up schedule.

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Replacing Pearson at point guard is a top priority for Sutton. D.J. Jackson, a redshirt freshman and Tramel White, a juco transfer, are the frontrunners to run the offense. Neither had any Division I experience coming into the season. “It’s a matter of getting them acclimated,” said Sutton. “It’s going to be critical for D.J. and Tramel to settle in.” If either or both can adjust, the Golden Eagles are set at the two through five positions, beginning with shooting guard with Niles and Mike Mangum. Niles already has eclipsed the 1,300-point mark and looks to crack the school’s Top 10 list with a strong senior year. He is the team’s top returning scorer from last year, where he averaged 12.1 points per game. In addition, he led the team in 3-pointers made (63) a year ago. Mangum has played some point guard, but like Niles, he is more suited to the two position and will likely take on a larger scoring role this year. Jake Lliteras is another player who saw minutes a year ago and will be expected to contribute more this year. Redshirt freshman Korey Billbury, a Booker T. Washington graduate, and Caleb Tannehill also could be asked to play big minutes.

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Oral Roberts Men’s Schedule 11/1/12 11/5/12 11/9/12 11/14/12 11/19/12 11/22/12 11/24/12 11/24/12 11/28/12 12/1/12 12/5/12 12/18/12 12/22/12 12/28/12 1/3/13 1/5/13 1/10/13 1/12/13 1/17/13 1/19/13 1/24/13 1/26/13 1/31/13 2/2/13 2/7/13 2/9/13 2/16/13 2/19/13 2/22/13 2/23/13 2/28/13 3/2/13 3/9/13

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FRONTCOURT Roundtree moves back into a starting role this season after earning the Summit League’s Sixth Man of the Year award in 2012. A beast on the glass, the 6-foot-8 power forward should blossom as he returns to the starting lineup. Shawn Glover, a 6-foot-7 junior redshirt transfer from Utah is the guy Sutton hopes can slide into Morrison’s role. “Shawn started a bunch of games at Utah as a sophomore,” Sutton said. “He can really score as well.” Bell-Holter already ranks seventh in school history in blocked shots. After battling back from a back injury, he started the final 25 games last season where he averaged 7.9 points per game. He’s another guy Sutton expects to have a great season. Jorden Kaufman, a 7-foot freshman from Andover, has a huge upside. He represents the future for the Golden Eagles and will gain valuable experience as Bell-Holter’s replacement at center. Corbin Byford and Brandon Conley are both true freshmen, who like Kaufman, will be eased into the rotation.

ANALYSIS

The Golden Eagles came close to earning an at-large NCAA Tournament bid last year. And just like the Summit League, ORU will most likely have to win

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the Southland Conference Tournament in March to punch its NCAA ticket.

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As they began their careers at Oral Roberts, Kevi Luper and Jaci Bigham expected to be NCAA Tournament veterans by their senior years. But that simply has not been the case. The duo, part of the most successful freshman class in Oral Roberts women’s basketball history, have one last shot to make an NCAA Tournament. The Golden Eagles are in the first year of play in the Southland Conference under first-year head coach Misti Cussen, who served as an assistant to Jerry Finkbeiner from 1997-2012. She has already put her stamp on the program on the defensive end as ORU will play more man-toman defense than in the past. That change will have a domino effect on the offense as well where Cussen will play to the team’s strengths, namely Luper and Bigham. “We played a lot of zone defense that last few years so that we could push the tempo offensively,” Cussen said. “Part of that means giving up 80-85 points which sometimes means you don’t value the ball as much. And we want to get a little tougher on the defensive end.”

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Bigham and Luper comprise one of the most dynamic guard tandems in the country. As the Golden Eagles exited the Summit League, Luper left as the league’s all-time leading scorer with 2,277 points, which is also a school record. The Adair native entered the 2012-13 season needing 724 points to become just the eighth player in women’s basketball history to reach 3,000 points. “In the past, we’ve pushed the tempo so much that we barely have enough gas at the end of the season,” Cussen said. “We want to make sure we have Kevi fresh at the end of the season. “For Kevi to go to the next level, she has to be able to defend in the half-court. When you can shoot as well as she can, that’s a commodity. We’ll do things to embrace her mid-range game this year. She has a beautiful mid-range game. We want to take advantage of that.” Bigham already is the school’s career free throw percentage leader with an .866 percentage. She entered the year fourth in assists and ninth in steals. The McAlester native came into her final

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season averaging 12.1 points per game. When Bigham scores in double figures, the Golden Eagles have won 70 percent of the time. “jaci’s strength is getting us into our offense,” Cussen said. “She’s such a tough competitor and last year she battled through the knee issue. Now, she seems to be back healthy.” Christian Key, a spot-up perimeter scorer, likely will need to take on a larger role following the graduation of Georgia jones, a .333 percent 3-point shooter last season. “We want to increase Christian’s mid-range game a little,” Cussen said. Also expect sophomore Elisabeth Daniels and freshman Taylor Cooper to work into the rotation. “Taylor is comfortable with her back to the basket or facing up,” Cussen said. OSU transfer Jenni Bryan will miss this year due to NCAA transfer rules. In the meantime, expect true freshmen Krisztina Velkey and East Central High graduate Felecia Achilefu to work into the rotation at guard.

FRONTCOURT

Replacing Jordan Pyle is a must if ORU is to take double-team pressure off Luper. Pyle averaged 11.6 points. Look for senior 5-foot-10 forward Savannah Buck and 6-2 sophomore Bernadett Balla to be more of a factor. Between them, they started 22 of the team’s 31 games. Bella averaged 6.5 points while playing 17 minutes a game. Buck scored five points a game, playing nearly 22 minutes a game. Sarah Shelton a junior transfer from SMU, redshirted last year due to NCAA transfer rule. Expect her and redshirt freshman Emma Gade to play significant minutes.

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Oral Roberts Women’s Schedule 11/7/12 vs. UCO (Exh.) 11/9/12 vs. Cal Poly 11/13/12 at Missouri State 11/18/12 vs. Weber State 11/20/12 vs. TX-Pan Amer. 11/28/12 vs. Texas State 12/1/12 vs. Texas Southern 12/6/12 vs. Stephen F. Austin 12/16/12 vs. Vermont 12/22/12 at UT Arlington Surf N’ Slam Classic 12/28/12 vs. Harvard 12/30/12 TBD 1/2/13 vs. Texas Tech 1/6/13 at Baylor 1/8/13 vs. Kansas 1/13/13 at Texas 1/20/13 vs. Iowa State 1/23/13 at Kansas State 1/26/13 at Kansas 1/29/13 vs. West Virginia 2/2/13 vs. Baylor 2/5/13 vs. TCU 2/10/13 at Oklahoma 2/13/13 at West Virginia 2/16/13 vs. Kansas State 2/20/13 at TCU 2/23/13 vs. Oklahoma 2/27/13 at Texas Tech 3/2/13 vs. Texas

“We will need Sarah to have an inside presence,” Cussen said. “Emma is coming off an ACL injury. She had gotten off to a great start last year when she was injured.”

ANALYSIS

Look for Oral Roberts to have more of defensive presence this year under Cussen. The Golden Eagles have a brutal non-conference schedule that includes Arkansas of the Southeastern Conference, Nebraska of the Big 10 and defending national champion Baylor. A victory in anyone of those three would serve the team well in an at-large NCAA bid. That seems unlikely to happen though. To punch its ticket to the Big Dance, Oral Roberts will need to win the conference tournament in its first year in the league.

University of Central Oklahoma

UCO Men Central Oklahoma begins its first season in the MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Freshman Cal Andrews is a small forward with a good range beyond the arc.

ANALYSIS

Coach Evans looks to have assembled a talented roster. How quickly they develop chemistry will determine how the team’s first year in the MIAA goes.

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“This team has a chance to be as good as any team we’ve had here at UCO,” said 11th-year head coach Terry Evans. “On paper, they have more potential than With nine players returning off a 16-win team, any past team, but we have to play hard, play smart and expectations are high as Central Oklahoma enters their play together.” first year in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Coach Guy Hardaker has done a great BACKCOURT job of plucking the talent at Oklahoma high schools. Nic Combs joins the Bronchos after two seasons at Currently, 18 of the 19 roster players are from inside Troy. A good ball handler, the 6-foot point guard is a the state. capable scorer who will also look to distribute the ball if needed. BACKCOURT Also in the mix is June Carter, who sat out last year as a redshirt. The 6-foot-7 Carter averaged 5.4 points as sophomore and could be a match-up nightmare for opponents.

Garrett Hermanski is another scoring threat for Evans. But the Deer Creek alum could also be a candidate for redshirt.

Jamell Cormier could contend for a starting spot in his senior season. Gabe Houston brings great quickness to the guard spot. Rico Hogan was a late arrival to practice as he also plays football at UCO. As a senior at Norman last year, he averaged 15 points a game.

Redshirt freshmen Seth Heckert and Jacob Strassle will look to work their way into the mix this season. Heckert averaged over 23 points a game as a senior at Woodward before sitting out last season. Strassle will be more of a defensive presence in the backcourt. D.J. Mahone enters his freshman year after averaging 14 points a game for Edison last year. Junior Christian Huffman brings size (6-5) to the backcourt.

FRONTCOURT

Evans looks to build around a pair of part-time starters from 2011-12 in Josh Davis and Spencer Smith. Both averaged just over eight points a game last season Both Smith and Davis are solid ball handlers. Smith is capable of popping out for an occasional 3-pointer.

Look for the Lady Bronchos to build its offense around senior guard Savannah Hamilton, who led the team in scoring (12.0) and rebounds (7.2). She shot nearly 47 percent from the field as a junior. The former University of Tulsa guard is capable of scoring off the dribble or with a pull-up jumper.

Courtney Harper and Jill Bryan both return after starting last season. Harper averaged 11.2 while Bryan chipped in 10.8 points per game. Bryan is a dangerous threat from beyond the arc. A trio of guards return in Rachel New, Chelsi Dennis and Chelsea Robinson. Sophomore Tarrington Oakes could join the team later in the season once she recovers from a knee injury.

FRONTCOURT

Haley Bryan followed her older sister to UCO. Haley, a freshman, could see action at forward.

Senior forward Alyssa Fuxa, junior guard Britney Morgan and sophomore forward Paiten Taylor look to earn playing time after suffering season-ending injuries a year ago. Taylor started hot, averaging 10.8 points a game in her first 12 games before the injury. Hardaker loaded up in the offseason with several freshmen in the frontcourt. Whitney Dunn, Audra Harris, Jalyn Jackson, Alysia Whitaker and McKenzie Solberg are all true freshmen.

ANALYSIS

On paper, all the pieces seem to be in place for a big Josh Gibbs joins the team after a redshirt season at year for Central Oklahoma. It is imperative that they Sam Houston State. A power forward, the 6-5 junior stay healthy. averaged over 10 points a game two years ago at Butler County (Kan.). Look for James Watson to have an immediate impact. The 6-8 junior forward spent one year at Kansas State and two years at Washington State.

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East Central University

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East Central returns nine players from a team that won nine games a year ago. The Lady Tigers had just six league victories in their first year in the Great Second-year head coach Mac McConnell looks to American Conference. play an up-tempo game this season as East Central hopes to shake off a five-win season from a year ago. “Last year was maybe one of the most frustrating With a number of new faces on the roster, McConnell years of my career,” said head coach Kent Franz. “We showed that we could win, we just didn’t do what said players will have to earn playing time through was needed to win on a consistent basis.” practice. Due to a shakeup with teams entering and leaving BACKCOURT the GAC, all conference teams will play more league games, leaving the Lady Tigers to play just six nonJuniors Shaq Burrell and Chris Fisher will battle conference contests. freshman Marquis Walters for the opportunity to play point guard this year. Burrell and Fisher came If East Central is to improve on last year’s miscues, it to East Central together after two seasons at Ranger begins with consistency. Junior College. Walters was a four-year starter at Five players return who accounted for more than 60 Ardmore High School. percent of the offense, led by senior forward Lindsay The bulk of the backcourt leadership will fall to McCown at 9.3 points per game. Matthew Harding, the only returning player at the BACKCOURT guard spot. Harding appeared in 21 games last season, averaging 2.2 points. Tyler Bell is a proven Jourdan Clark was second on the team in scoring scorer after averaging 11.7 points at Illinois Central last season with nine points per game. She headlines College. He will have to prove himself in McConnell’s a backcourt that also includes former OU guard system. Colby Carr brings size (6-foot-4) to the Kodi Morrison. The 5-foot-8 senior guard averaged team as well. He averaged 9.5 points per game last nearly eight points a game last season. Senior Regan season at Coffeyville Community College. Look Browne and junior Alex Tucker might be asked to for Miles Mitchell to contribute once he becomes play larger roles this season. Other players coach acclimated to the system. He started his final 27 Frantz could point to for contributions this year games at Division II University of Indianapolis where include sophomores Taylor Fischer and Erin Walling, he averaged 8.1 points a game. He is eligible to play freshman Carley Collard and junior Janee Garza. immediately. De’mario Fountain is another transfer. The senior comes from Lynn University. Other FRONTCOURT players to watch include freshmen Nick Anderson The Lady Tigers have put together a strong and Braxton Reeves. frontcourt presence with McCown, junior Ashley Robinson and sophomore Dilan Webster. McCown FRONTCOURT is the leading scorer from last season (9.3 ppg). The Tigers have nice size in the low post with 6-foot- Robinson, a 5-foot-11 forward from Sapulpa, 6 junior Greg Ardister, 6-7 senior Chris Lee and 6-8 averaged eight points while Webster, a sophomore junior Jason Williams. All three are newcomers to from Western Heights, scored 7.7 points per game. the team but each has experience. Blinn College transfer Alycea Price could factor into Forwards Rashad Davis, Henry Pwono and DeeMarco the equation as well. Look for Ashiegh Kelman-Poto Richardson are capable of playing either the power also to see action this season. or small forward spot. The Lady Tigers depth took a hit when the NCAA Like so many new faces in the backcourt, it could ruled forward Fanta Toure had exhausted her take time for all the new frontcourt players to gel as eligibility. well.

ANALYSIS

McConnell has so many new faces that it will be important for the team to develop chemistry. The plus is that most of the new players came from the junior college level where turnover is common.

ANALYSIS

If East Central can develop consistency on both ends of the court, the Lady Tigers should improve on last year’s overall and conference record.

University ofState Tulsa University Northeastern

NSU Prepares to By Cedrique Flemming

NSU Men The Northeastern State men’s basketball team will be looking for redemption this season after finishing 2011-12 with a 5-21 record. The RiverHawks were an independent last year after leaving the Lone Star Conference, and they will be competing in their first season as members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. NSU will showcase almost an entirely new lineup that will see leading scorer Jon Miller and leading rebounder John Schneider featured in reserve roles. Miller, a senior guard, led the RiverHawks at 10.6 ppg in 2011-12, while Schneider, a senior forward, pulled down 5.6 boards a game.

Northeastern State will welcome the return of senior forward Jermaine Bransford and sophomore forward Landon DeMasters. Bransford (10.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg in 2010-11) sat out last year and took a redshirt, while DeMasters (10.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg) was awarded a medical hardship waiver by the NCAA after missing most of last year due to an injury. Joining Bransford and DeMasters in the projected starting lineup will be senior guard Ethan Anderson. Anderson averaged 10.5 points a game last year, while also grabbing 5.1 rpg.

Perhaps the biggest addition to the squad will be the return to the bench of head coach Larry Gipson. Gipson was forced to miss most of last season due to an illness, but he has returned with what he calls a renewed vigor.

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“Being forced to miss most of last year has really rekindled an enthusiasm in me for coaching again,” Gipson said. “I missed it greatly, and I’m really excited about being back in the business and leading this group of young men. I feel re-energized, and I think there are nothing but exciting times ahead for

Jermaine Bransford Northeastern State basketball.”

Gipson has stressed the need to find a high-powered point guard, and he may have done that in the recruitment of junior transfer Bryton Hobbs. Hobbs played at Pratt Community College last season and averaged 18.6 ppg, 6.1 apg and 3.3 rpg.

Junior forward Marcus Sheppard is also projected to start alongside Bransford in the frontcourt. Sheppard transferred to NSU from Southern University at Shreveport.

“For the first time in awhile, we have a large number of returning players. Out of our 14 players, we only have four new players. That gives us 10 veteran players that have been in the program. Hopefully that will give us a little experience and especially help in the early part of the season.”

Gipson plans to blend the experience he has on the roster with the newcomers to the program and turn that into a successful first year in the MIAA. NSU was selected in both the preseason coaches and media polls to finish 14th out of 15th in the league.

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Take Flight in 2013 NSU Women The Northeastern State women’s basketball team has put together one of the most dominant stretches in school history over the last three years, and the team looks to continue that trend in 2012-13. The RiverHawks have won at least 25 games each of the last three campaigns, and they have advanced to the NCAA Second Round threestraight years with a Sweet 16 appearance in 2009-10. The team returns three of its top four scorers from a year ago. Headlining the returners is senior guard Taylor Lewis, who led the team in scoring at 12.2 ppg. She is one of the nation’s elite three-point shooters, as she knocked down 41 percent of her attempts (68-165) last year. She has started every game over the last two seasons and has not missed a game in her illustrious career. Also returning to the squad is senior guard Tosha Tyler, who was second on the team in three’s made (47) and averaged 8.4 points per game in 2011-12. Senior forward Sarah Green, like Lewis, has yet to miss a game in her career. She averaged 8.0 ppg and led the RiverHawks in rebounding at 6.0 rpg last season. “We lost three good players from last year’s squad, but we have a great core of returning players, particularly at the guard position,” Head Coach Randy Gipson said. “Taylor Lewis and Tosha Tyler have been a big part of our success, and we’re looking for leadership from both them and Sarah Green Sarah Green.”

Taylor Lewis NSU will be competing in its first season as members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association after spending last year as an independent. The RiverHawks spent the previous 16 seasons in the Lone Star Conference. “We have a very challenging schedule this year, but we’re excited about the opportunity to play in the new conference,” Gipson said. “We’re really going to see what it feels like to play every night home and away against the high level of competition that the MIAA provides. We know that it will be a big challenge, but we’re just going to take it one day at a time, one game at a time, and try to prepare as we’ve done in the past.” Other members of the squad who will be relied upon to provide quality minutes will be junior forward Carrington Fox, junior guards Katy Harsen and Taylor Collins, and sophomore guards Fontana Tate and Chelsey Stricklen. NOVEMBER 2012

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On the Trail By Wayne Bunch

Connors Men Despite the loss of five sophomores from last season’s 22-7 squad, this could be the year the Connors State Cowboys return to the NJCAA National Tournament in March.

In addition to a trio of talented players returning from a year ago who saw plenty of action, head coach Bill Muse brings into the fold a sophomore transfer plus eight freshmen.

Among those returning is Josh Cameron, 6-1 guard from Racine, Wis., who averaged 14.8 points to lead the Cowboys in scoring. Cameron will be joined inside by the power play of 6-8 forward Denell Henderson from Damascus, AR Henderson, averaged 9.2 points and pulled down 6.7 rebounds. Devante Moore, 6-2 guard from El Reno who averaged 7.4 points coming off the bench, also returns.

“We feel like we are very solid with the returning players from last year,” said Muse. “In addition to those returnees we picked up Hakeem Harris a transfer from Broward (Fla.) Community College.” Hakeem originally signed with Brown University out of high school, but took a medical red-shirt and then transferred to Broward. “I really like our freshmen that are coming in,” said Muse. “We have some good size (freshmen), who can shoot and handle the basketball.”

Spicer, 6-5 guard from Memphis, TN; and Quan Jones, 6-3, guard from Little Rock, Ark.

During a tryout session, Muse added walkon Tony Cabrera, 6-0 guard from Hilldale High School, who Muse believes Denell Henderson can give the Cowboys some good minutes and good competition in practice.

“I really like the nucleus that we have on the outside, a good set of shooters, ball handlers and play defense,” said Muse. “We have guards that can play a variety of positions and not just one slot.”

The 2012-13 version of Cowboys basketball won’t be any Among the new recruits is Willie Atwood, 6-8 forward different than in Muse’s teams over the past 20 years, a from West Memphis, who will play inside, along with Troy club that pounds the ball inside, plays excellent defense, Jones, 6-7 forward from Alexandria, La., and Craig Hill, 6-7 will run up and down the floor and drive to the basket. forward from Memphis, Tenn. “Defense and rebounding will of course be critical and you “We have three good freshman inside players who can hit have to do both well to win in our conference and region,” the boards and score inside the paint area,” said Muse. said Muse. A fourth inside player The Cowboys’ two-year reign as Oklahoma Collegiate for the Cowboys is Athletic Conference champions was snapped last year by local product Erick Eastern Oklahoma State and it left a bitter taste. That’s Broadnax, 6-9 from the first goal of the Cowboys and the second is a return to Porter High School, the NJCAA National Tournament, last made by Connors in who may be red2010. shirted, according to Beginning this season the OCAC will have two Muse. opportunities to reach the tournament with the NJCAA Muse said the expanding the national tournament from 16 to 24 teams. Cowboys have added some talented The Region II Tournament champion receives an automatic bid and then an at-large bid is extended to players on the runner-up club in the Region II Tournament. perimeter for the upcoming season including Jamarcus Josh Cameron Weatherspoon, 6-5 guard from Baton Rouge, La.; Larry VYPEOK.COM

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Back to Nationals Connors WoMen A year ago, the Connors State Cowgirls were hit by injuries and players leaving the squad for personal reasons, leaving the Cowgirls only eight players for the year. Despite that, coach Eddie Kite’s squad reached the Region II Tournament quarterfinals, losing to eventual Region II Tournament champion Northern Oklahoma-Enid. Kite has reloaded for the upcoming season and expects to improve on last year’s 18-13 record and a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament in Salina, Kan., in March. Why so much optimism in the Cowgirls’ camp? Three returning players from last season’s team, which includes top returning scorer (12.2 points per game) and Region II second team selection Tiara Hall, 6-foot sophomore forward; Dakota Garrett, 5-9, sophomore guard; and Tonisha Dean, 5-11,sophomore guard. Also back is redshirt sophomore Shakayla Love, a 6-2 forward. “We are going to be young, but the sophomores that we have are stepping up to be leaders,” said Kite. “We have a chance to be pretty solid team.” Kite has brought in nine freshmen to reload for the up-coming season, six from the state of Oklahoma, and three more from the Lone Star state of Texas. Headed north across the Red River will be 5-4 guard Sah’Georgia Williams from Mesquite; 5-6 guard Raven Massey from Commerce and Shakemia Franklin, 5-7 guard from Paris. Local products Tiarra Hall are Kami Bunch, 5-6 guard from

Kami Bunch Tulsa Booker T. Washington; Courtney Medcalf, 6-1 post from Wilburton; Hayley Keys, 5-4 from Oaks Mission High School; Liz Hernandez 5-6, guard from Westville; Marissa Wright, 5-7 guard from and Shanques Gibson 6-2 post from Webster High School. “This is going to be a good shooting team,” said Kite. “Even our national tournament team as a group didn’t shoot well from the 3-point line, but this group has a good group of shooters. We have good athleticism.” “From top-to-bottom, I like everything about this team. If we can work like a college athlete is supposed to work we have a chance to be pretty special,” said Kite.

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RSU Men Justin Barkley is quickly making a name for the Rogers State men’s basketball team. After back-to-back NAIA National Tournament appearances, the Hillcats entered this season ranked fifth nationally.

Rogers State could likely play their last season in the Sooner Athletic Conference this year. The Hillcats received word over the summer that their application to NCAA Division II was approved. The three-year process is well underway. RSU will join the Heartland Conference in time for the 2013-14 season.

BACKCOURT

With 10 guards, including last year’s top two scorers, the perimeter game looks to be the strength for Rogers State. Senior Donald Williams returns after averaging a teamhigh 14.6 points per game last year. The 6-foot-5 Williams came to RSU after one year at Ole Miss. He shot 41.9 percent from 3-point range and ended the season with a team-best 481 points while earning All-SAC honors. In addition, Last year, Williams set a school record for most 3-pointers made in a season with 90. He averaged 16.7 points in the tournament to earn NAIA All-Tournament honors.

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Rogers State is coming off its most successful season in its six-year history. After reaching the NAIA National Tournament quarterfinals last season, the Lady Hillcats opened the 2012-13 season under new leadership. Roxanne Long takes over as head coach following the resignation of Amy Williams, who accepted the job at the University of South Dakota. Long welcomes back nine seniors as she looks to put her stamp on the program which begins with the Sooner Athletic Conference. Rogers State has never finished better than fourth in league in the regular season. The Lady Hillcats’ best SAC Tournament finish was a runnerup in 2010-11.

“I know we can improve on a fourth place finish (in SAC),” said Long.

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Nine roster spots are dedicated to guards. The top returning guard is senior Sierra Cornwell, who set a Rogers State record for steals with 117 last season to earn Sooner Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and first-team SAC honors.

Leah Smith and Ariani Silva are back to share the shooting guard duties. Both shot in the 35 percent range from beyond the arc, giving the Lady Hillcats a perimeter scoring threat. Smith averaged 12.3 points a game and Joining him is senior Kendrell Thompson, who was second Silve chipped in 8.9 per contest. Long expects the two junior college transfers to put up big numbers this season. in scoring last year with a 13.1 average, earning NAIA Rician Walker returns for her senior season after logging Honorable Mention All-America honors. 10 minutes per game a year ago at the point guard spot. Justynn Hammond gives the Hillcats added depth at Other guards who could see action this year include Jade guard. A starter in 20 of the tea’s 31 games last season, Hardy, Kelby Friz, Taylor Jeff and, Ally Warren. Plans at Hammond led the team in steals and assists. this time are to redshirt juco transfer Daryn Miller. Alex Ewings is a program kid out of Jenks, who gives the Hillcats another dimension on the perimeter.

FRONTCOURT

Former Oral Roberts player Ken Holdman takes over the point guard duties for Maurice Rutherford, who graduated Logan Froese, a 6-1 senior from Claremore, led the Lady Cats in scoring last year, averaging nearly 20 points a last year. game. She scored a career-high 21 points in the NAIA NEO transfer Bo Bond will miss this season due to injury. quarterfinal loss. RSU signed four freshmen guards, all with ties to the “Logan has phenomenal skills and great court sense,” said community. J.C. Hartzler (Union), Jonathan Buckley Long. (Kellyville), Ehron Ponds (Edison) and Brandon Brantley Joining Froese in the frontcourt is former Union player (Booker T. Washington). Larrielle Giles, and juco transfers Clarissa Cannon and Adrianna Leatherbury.

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With only three roster players, staying healthy in the frontcourt is a must for the Hillcats. Of the three, senior Brian Gibson is the lone returnee with any experience. Redshirt freshmen C.J. Hyslop and Trevar Mayon will be asked to grow up quickly.

ANALYSIS

The Hillcats will depend a lot on perimeter scoring this year.

“Clarissa is a pure athlete that can run and jump,” said Long. “Adrianna provides much needed depth at the post position.”

ANALYSIS

A tough non-conference schedule could set the Lady Hillcats up for a strong finish. Rogers State must stay healthy in the frontcourt.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Stevie Clark Douglass Trojans Sr. 5-10 Point Guard @Stevie_WhyNot Quote – “It’s easy!” College – Being recruited by Baylor, Oklahoma State, UCLA. Did you know – His friends call him Scooter and Stevie takes Honors Government.

Jordan Woodard Edmond Memorial Bulldogs Sr. 6-0 Point Guard @_jwood10 Quote – “Let me cook!” College – Plans to attend college, but not currently being recruited. Did you know – Jordan is deeply involved in his church and lists Nick Young has his favorite player to watch.

Gioya Carter Carl Albert Titans Sr. 5-8 Shooting Guard Quote – “Let’s finish and take state!” College – Gioya has signed with Oklahoma. Did you know – Gioya’s nickname is G-Storm and she says her team’s biggest rivals are Deer Creek and Del City.

Omega Harris Putnam City West Patriots Jr. 6-2 PG/SG Quote – “We work hard every day to be better than last year and go to state.” College – Omega is being recruited by several schools. Did you know – Omega is a member of the FCA, loves his mom and his favorite place to eat is Chili’s.

Erika Wakefield Heritage Hall Chargers Jr. 5-4 Point Guard @ErikaJanee15 Quote – “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” College – Erika is being recruited by OU, Tulsa, UTA, Wichita State. Did you know – Erika’s favorite place to play is on her home court and she takes AP and Honors classes.

Carlbe Ervin Edmond North Huskies Sr. 6-3 PG/SG Quote – “Work hard, play hard. Always give effort!” College – Several schools are after Carlbe including Oral Roberts, Tulsa, Texas and Texas Tech. Did you know – Carlbe lists Edmond Santa Fe as his team’s biggest rival and his favorite subject in school is math.

Casey Miller Beggs Demons Sr. 5-8 Guard @CaseyMillertime Quote – “I can’t wait for this season to start and for the team to gel together and hopefully make it to state.” College – Casey has Dartmouth, Connors, Brown Mackie, Tabor and South Western knocking at her door. Did you know – Casey is a member of the FCA, National Honor Society and STUCO.

Trevor Smith Heavener Wolves Sr. 6-4 Forward @TrevorSmith23 Quote – “We have a lot to prove this year after last season. As a team we worked hard all summer and I’m looking forward to the season.” College – Trevor plans to attend college, but is not currently being recruited. Did you know – Trevor is a member of the National Honor Society and says his favorite player is Lebron James.

Paige Wilson Bartlesville Bruins Sr. 5-7 Point Guard @pawballer24 Quote – “Everyone is back and ready for a better season than last year.” College – Paige has committed to Drury University. Did you know – Paige loves to watch the Miami Heat and is a member of the Bru-Cru at Bartlesville. She also broke 1,000 career points last year!

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Adrion Williams Piedmont Wildcats Jr. 6-5 Shooting Guard Quote: “Practice equals victory.” College: Adrion has the University of Mississippi, ORU, KU, South Dakota, University of Denver, University of Minnesota, Tulsa, West Point and the University of Alaska knocking at his door. Did you know: Adrion’s favorite player is Jeremy Lamb and he said his mom is a great motivator.

Cameron Peters Piedmont Wildcats Jr. 6-4 Small Forward @CamPeters_23 Quote: “The scoreboard doesn’t count, it’s the effort.” College: Cameron has several schools interested including OU, ORU, TU, Drexel, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, South Dakota, University of AlaskaAnchorage. Did you know: Cameron said his team’s biggest rival is Deer Creek. He also carries a 3.4 GPA.

Bri Kuestersteffen Norman North Timberwolves Jr. 5-5 Point Guard @bri_kuester Quote: “We have very good team chemistry this year. We are going to get after people and leave our hearts on the court.” College: Bri has interest from Wichita State, Creighton, UCO, Arkansas State, Missouri State. Did you know: Bri is in FCA, Teen Volunteers, Native American and the National Honor Society.

Seth Youngblood Roland Rangers Sr. 6-0 Shooting Guard @Syoungblood12 Quote: “We have a target on our back from last year! We know every team we play is going to give us their best shot. We will be ready!” College: Seth has received interest from the Arkansas-Fort Smith. Did you know: Seth’s favorite place to play is the Big House and he loves to hunt and fish.

Christina Devers Bixby Spartans Sr. 5-9 Point Guard @DeversChristina Quote: “Ask me to lead, blockout, dominate…but it’s not what you ask of me it’s what I ask of myself.” (Lebron James) College: Christina has signed with UCA. Did you know: Christina’s favorite player is Lebron James and she says her mom is a great cook. Markell Henderson Boswell Scorpions Sr. 6-4 Small Forward Quote: “Trying to get over the hump from last year.” College: Markell is being recruited by several schools. Did you know: Markell’s first name is David and he takes honors math at Boswell High School.

Philicea Mack Spiro Bulldogs Jr. 5-10 Post Quote: “Pain is temporary, pride is forever.” College: Philicea has caught the eye of Missouri and a few other schools. Did you know: Her superstition is listening to music before a game and she’s a member of the Art Club at Spiro.

Shelbie Kirby Collinsville Cardinals Sr. 5-5 Point Guard @Skirby5 Quote: “We expect a state appearance. We are stronger than we have ever been. We are under great leadership with five seniors and talented underclassmen and a great coaching staff.” College: Shelbie plans on attending college, but isn’t sure if she’ll play basketball. Did you know: Shelbie loves the rodeo, playing guitar and riding horses with her twin sister.

Collin Jennings Harrah Panthers Jr. 6-3 Shooting Guard @collinj22 Quote: “We lost a lot of close games last year and we don’t plan on letting that happen again.” College: Collin has interest from Tulsa. Did you know: Collin carries a 4.0 GPA, belongs to the Key Club and his favorite subject is History.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Stevi Parker Bixby Spartans Sr. 6-0 Shooting Guard @SKP_21 Quote: “I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy, I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” College: Stevi has signed letter of intent University of Tulsa. Did you know: Stevi likes R&B music, the Cheesecake Factory and says Kevin Durant is her favorite player in the NBA.

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Tony Aska Coyle Bluejackets Sr. 6-6 Forward Quote: “Our goal is to improve everyday and to make the state tournament.” College: Tony is keeping his options open, but does plan on attending college next fall. Did you know: Tony has to listen to music before a game and he loves Chinese food. He’s also a rodeo fan and was named the Cimarron 7 Conference MVP last year.

Peyton Walker Hammon Warriors Sr. 5-10 Center Quote: “Third times a charm!” College: Peyton is being recruited by Oklahoma State for softball. Did you know: Peyton won a state championship with the Lady Warrior softball team and she says their biggest rival is Leedey.

Alexus Wilson Muskogee Roughers Sr. 5-8 Guard Quote: “We have unfinished business!” College: Alexus signed with Oral Roberts. Did you know: Alexus (nicknamed Lex) is a member of the National Honor Society, DECA, 2 Much 2 Lose and the Yearbook staff.

Ashley LaGasse Lomega Raiders Sr. 5-5 Guard @lagasse22 Quote: “We work well together as a team and pray that we make another appearance at state.” College: Ashley has plans for college, but is undecided about playing basketball. Did you know: Before every game Ashley has to make a backwards shot sitting down during warmups. Her favorite college team is Kansas State.

Daniel Herron Quinton Savages Sr. 5-10 PG/SG Quote: “Play every game like it’s your last.” College: Daniel is considering several schools and plans on making a decision at a later date. Did you know: Daniel is a member of FFA at Quinton. He also said their biggest rival is Red Oak and his nickname is “Smiley.”

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Cameerah Graves Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Sr. 5-8 Point Guard @KobeeOverLebron Quote: “Let me cook. Dreams don’t work unless you do.” College: Cameerah is being recruited by several schools, but has yet to make a decision. Did you know: Her nickname is Cam and she loves to play Edmond Memorial. Cameerah also carries a 4.0 GPA.

Bryce Kippenberger Fairview Yellowjackets Sr. 6-2 Guard Quote: “We have all of our starters back and should be good this year. We only lost two players.” College: Bryce plans on attending college and is keeping his options open. Did you know: Bryce “The Backpack” Kippenberger is a member of the FCA, likes Pizza Hut and is a fan of the OKC Thunder. Dallas Little Strother Yellowjackets Sr. 6-3 Guard @dallaslittle1 Quote: “We are an “under the radar” team, I think we will shock a lot of people this season.” College: Dallas plans on attending college next fall. Did you know: Dallas also plays baseball for Strother High School.

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Graves has done it all for the Lady Wolves over the past couple of season. She was an instramental part of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class 6A title last year, and she will be looked upon to lead in 2013 with the graduation of Courtney Walker. Graves is up to the task and should average around 15 ppg. Congratulations to Cameerah for being the Top Dog of the Month.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Tyler Tune Arnett Wildcats Jr. 6-4 Guard/Forward @20_BIGEASY Quote: “We are a young team, but by the end of the year we will have a better shot at winning it all this year than last.” College: Tyler plans on attending college and is keeping his options open for basketball. Did you know: Tyler won a state championship with Arnett in baseball and his favorite player in the NBA is Blake Griffin.

Blake Pittman Oktaha Tigers Sr. 5-11 Point Guard Quote: “Nothing less than the gold ball.” College: Blake is being recruited by Southwestern Christian College, SMU, Oklahoma Baptist, SWOSU, and John Brown. Did you know: Blake said Porter is their biggest rival mainly because of Jacob Richardson. Blake’s favorite player is Lebron James and he loves playing at the big House.

Thomas Bacon Kiefer Trojans Sr. 6-0 Shooting Guard @Tbacon44 Quote: “We will be better than last year and we have some good freshmen coming up.” College: Thomas has signed to play for Tabor College. Did you know: Thomas takes honors English and Math at Kiefer and is a member of the FCA. His favorite place to eat is Red Lobster.

Marley Anderson Snyder Cyclones Sr. 5-6 Point Guard @MarleyDee11 Quote: “Lost both coaches and eight seniors from last year. Ready to surprise a lot of people this year.” College: Marley will attend the University of Central Oklahoma next fall. Did you know: Marley said her greatest sports moment was winning state in 2011. She’s also a member of FCA and carries a 3.8 GPA.

Che’Ron Lewis Cushing Tigers Sr. 5-10 Power Forward @Hoopin_22 Quote: “Unfinished business.” College: Che’Ron is being recruited by several schools and plans on playing basketball at the next level. Did you know: Che’Ron loves playing in her home gym and said Perkins is their biggest rival.

Cheyenne Been Dewar Dragons Sr. 5-5 Guard Quote: “We’ve been through a lot together as a team. We are family! This year we plan on working hard. Our goal is the state tournament.” College: Cheyenne has signed to play basketball and softball at Mid American Christian University. Did you know: Cheyenne teaches Sunday school at her church to 4-6 graders and her favorite subject in school is history.

Savannah Gray Fort Gibson Tigers Jr. 5-9 Point Guard @Savannah_Raine Quote: “Never say never and never give up. I can do all things through him who gives me strength,” Philippians 4:13 College: Savannah does plan to attend college, but is enjoying her junior year. Did you know: Savannah’s greatest sports moment was winning a state title last year. She’s also involved in her church youth group and is a member of the FCA. Jordan Gorham Perkins-Tryon Demons Sr. 6-0 Forward/Center @LadyDemons33 Quote: “Looking forward to this season, we’ve been working extremely hard in order to meet the goals we have set for this season.” College: Jordan does plan on attending college next fall, but has yet to decide if she’s playing basketball. Did you know: Jordan nickname is Jo and her favorite place to eat is Chili’s.

Tyler Gibson Wister Wildcats Sr. 6-3 Small Forward Quote: “Work hard and good things will follow.” College: Tyler is expected to attend Seminole College where he’ll play baseball. Did you know: Tyler pitched a perfect game in the state baseball tournament. Tyler is a member of the National Honor Society.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Kenzi Taylor Forgan Bulldogs Sr. 5-11 Post @KenziTaylor33 Quote: “We’re looking forward to a good season this year. We have some young girls that are talented.” College: Kenzi has plans to attend college next fall. Did you know: One of Kenzi’s greatest moments was making a half-court shot to win the game in the playoffs.

Trevyn Woolbright Sterling Tigers Sr. 5-11 Point Guard @Trevyn_10 Quote: “Looking to lead my team back to the big house and win that gold ball.” College: Trevyn will attend college in the fall, if he’ll play basketball is still up in the air. Did you know: Trevyn is a North Carolina Tar Heel fan and his favorite NBA player is Kobe Bryant.

Kelsey McClure Muskogee Roughers Sr. 5-8 Point Guard @KelSoLavish Quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without

your consent. Never give it.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) College: Kelsey is being recruited by OSU, Louisiana, Houston, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Cal, KU, and NYU. Did you know: Kelsey takes all AP classes and is a member of the National Honor Society, African American Heritage Club, Student Council and is active in her church.

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Josh Torres Tipton Tigers Sr. 6-1 SG/PG @JoshTorresFDU Quote: “We are experienced. We’ve gotten better each year since my 9th grade year. We’re very athletic who play smart.” College: Josh is going to play football for the University of Central Oklahoma. Did you know: Josh was also named to the VYPE Top 100 for football. Josh is a member of the Student Council at Tipton.

Teanna Reid Millwood Falcons Sr. 5-5 Point Guard @TeamTeanna_ Quote: “We are on a road to repeat.” College: Teanna plans to attend college and is looking for a school who needs a point guard. Did you know: Known as “T” by her friends, Teanna loves to play at the Fair Grounds and her favorite place to eat is Dave & Busters.

Tyler Tate Cache Bulldogs Sr. 6-5 Forward @TTate_32 Quote: “We have a lot of potential and are looking forward at making a run at state.” College: College is on the radar of Tyler, but he’s undecided if he’ll play basketball at the next level. Did you know: Tyler said his teams biggest rival is Anadarko. Tyler loves playing at home and his favorite place to eat is Wing Stop.

T’ona Edwards Northeast Vikings Sr. 5-5 Point Guard @REALTonaEdwards Quote: “We are on a mission.” College: T’ona is looking forward to attend college next fall, but she is undecided on playing basketball at the next level. Did you know: T’ona has to play with a penny in her shoe! She also takes AP English and Trig 3.

Taylor Estep OCA Eagles Jr. 5-5 PG/SG Quote: “Give it your all no matter who is watching. Work hard, play hard.” College: Taylor is planning on attending college after she graduates. Did you know: Taylor’s friends call her “Smallz” and she stays away from black cats. Taylor said her favorite player is Dwayne Wade

Jaime Rahilly Cascia Hall Commandos Sr. 6-1 Forward @jaimekinz14 Quote: “This season we are ready to come back and fight. We want that gold ball more than ever before.” College: Jaime is going to play volleyball for the University of Tulsa. Did you know: Jaime was part of the back-toback state title teams in volleyball. She also like to watch OKC Thunder basketball and is a member of the National Honor Society.

VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Kendra Chinn Copan Hornets Sr. 5-7 Guard @Kendrachinn Quote: “This is a rebuilding year for us, but a few returnees are very solid.” College: Kendra has plans to attend college, but is uncertain if she’ll play basketball. Did you know: Kendra is a member of the Student Council and the National Honor Society. Kendra is a member of the FCA.

Luke Lewallen Elk City Elks Jr. 6-4 Guard/Forward @lukelewallen Quote: “Average teams give average effort. Great teams give great effort.” College: Luke is being recruited by Portland and San Francisco University. Did you know: Luke’s greatest sports moment was hitting three free throws in overtime to beat Cache.

Nate Hamilton Muldrow Bulldogs Sr. 5-10 Point Guard Quote: “Play every game like it’s a championship game.” College: Nate has Redland College and a couple of schools in Kansas knocking at the door. Did you know: Nate’s favorite place to eat is Subway and he said beating Roland was his greatest sports moment.

Ty Lazenby Glencoe Panthers So. 6-5 Guard @tballer_14_7 Quote: “Don’t let your teammates down!” College: Ty wants to attend college and play basketball after graduating high school. Did you know: Ty is a member of the FCA and loves to eat Taco Bell. His favorite NBA team is the OKC Thunder.

Knifeis Carter Spiro Bulldogs Jr. 5-10 Point Guard Quote: “Pain is temporary, but pride is forever.” College: Knifeis does plan to start his college career after high school. Did you know: Knifeis is a member of the Art Club at Spiro High School and enjoys listening to music before a game.

Olivia Potter Walters Blue Devils Sr. 5-2 Shooting Guard @oliviapotter12 Quote: “Expect great things!” College: Olivia will start college in the fall and will decide if she’s going to continue her basketball career. Did you know: Olivia takes AP English and carries a 4.0 GPA. She’s also a member of the Student Council. Her favorite place to eat is El Chico.

Miranda Schaefer Wright City Jax Sr. 5-9 Forward @miranda_alene Quote: “Very excited about the upcoming season. Go hard or go home.” College: Miranda plans to attend college next fall. Did you know: Miranda’s favorite NBA team is the Dallas Mavericks and her greatest sports moment was breaking the 5-on-5 record.

Olivia Mason Fairview Yellowjackets Sr. 6-0 Guard/Post @livie_lou_boo Quote: “Back-to-back baby!” College: Olivia is being recruited by UCA, NWOSU, SWOSU, UCO and Southern Nazarene University. Did you know: Olivia is a member of the National Honor Society, FCA, FFA and SWAT. Her favorite place to eat is Outback Steakhouse.

Juwan Parker Booker T. Washington Hornets Sr. 6-4 Guard/Forward @Wans_World25 Quote: “We’re working hard to try to win the gold ball in 6A. It’s my last year in the state so I want to leave on top.” College: Juwan has signed with the University of Georgia. Did you know: Juwan carries a 4.2 GPA, belongs to the French Club and is a member of the National Honor Society.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Lakota Beatty Anadarko Warriors Sr. 5-9 Guard @LtBeatty_23 Quote: “Looking to set the bar higher and be the first girls team to ever repeat in 4A.” College: Lakota has signed with Oklahoma State University. Did you know: Lakota is a member of the FCA and loves playing at the Big House. Her greatest sports moment was winning a state title last year.

Hannah Robinson Kellyville Ponies Sr. 6-4 Center Quote: “Our team has the potential to go far this year. It won’t be easy, but if we keep our heads in the game I know we can do it!” College: Hannah has several schools vying for her services at the next level. Did you know: Hannah is active in her church youth group and loves to sing.

Tamara Lee Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Jr. 5-8 Shooting Guard @TamaraLee_20 Quote: “Let me cook!” College: Tamara is being recruited and is excited about starting her college career after graduation. Did you know: Tamara favorite place to eat is Buffalo Wild Wings and she said her mom is the greatest mother ever.

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Julio Hukill Tecumseh Savages Sr. 6-4 Post/Power Forward Quote: “Don’t overlook the Savages!” College: Julio is looking to attend college next fall. Did you know: Julio said going to state as a sophomore was his greatest sports moment and that his mom is always looking out for him. Summer Teehee Roland Rangers Sr. 5-10 Center Quote: “We’re ready for whoever!” College: Summer will attend college this fall. Her options are open and she’s excited about possibly playing at the next level. Did you know: Her nickname is “blast” and Summer is a L.A. Lakers fan. Summer says her teams biggest rival is Muldrow.

Sydney Harrel Leedey Bison Sr. 5-8 Guard/Forward @sydney_harrel Quote: “We have a new coach and we will have to come together as a team. We are senior heavy and have the capabilities to make it to the state tournament.” College: Sydney plans on attending college after high school. Did you know: Sydney is a member of the FCCLA, JCC and the Matheletes. Her nickname is “Syd”

Bailey Scarberry Buffalo Valley Buffaloes Jr. 5-7 Guard @BaileyScarberry Quote: “I will be playing with some new girls, but look forward to a successful season.” College: Bailey does plan on attending college after she graduates high school. Did you know: Bailey’s nickname is “Bee.” Her greatest sports moment was scoring 48 points in one game.

Alix Robinson Cashion Wildcats So. 5-6 Point Guard Quote: “Play hard and win!” College: Despite only being a sophomore, Alix is already looking at colleges. Did you know: Alix is superstitious about her Derek Rose shoes. She carries a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the Academic Team, National Honor Society and STUCO.

Blayke Hunziker Wilson Eagles Sr. 6-1 Guard @Bhunzz20 Quote: “I am excited about the upcoming season. We have an experienced squad. I expect us to go far in the playoffs.” College: Blayke plans on attending college after graduation. Did you know: Blayke’s greatest sports moment was reaching 1,000 points in his career.

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Correy Moyer Verdigris Cardinals

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Correy Moyer is a senior at Verdigris High School. Correy has signed her letter of intent to play basketball for Texas State next season. Correy averaged 20 points a game last season and is expected to have another great season. The forward was named to the VYPE Top 100 for 2012-13.

Zach Norris was recently named to the VYPE Top 100 list recognizing him as one of the top 50 boys players in the state. Zach signed his letter of intent to play basketball for Oklahoma Christian. Zach is also a member of the FCA and Athletes in Action. The point guard shows great leadership on and off the court.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Chandler Roof Weatherford Eagles Jr. 6-0 Guard/Forward @ChandlerRoof Quote: “This year’s team has a burning desire to make it to state and we will do everything to achieve that goal.” College: Chandler is being recruited by Tulsa, OSU, Wichita State, Stephen F. Ausitn, and UNT. Did you know: Chandler carries a 4.0 GPA and says are greatest sports moment was her AAU team winning nationals two years ago. Courtney Jones Sequoyah Tahlequah Indians Sr. 5-6 Shooting Guard @CourtneyyyLanae Quote: “We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.” College: Courtney does plan on attending college, but is uncertain about playing basketball. Did you know: Courtney is involved in Community Service and is a member of the FCA, Student Council, and Medical Career Club.

Tiffany Rieger Burlington Elks Sr. 5-3 Guard @tiffyrieger24 Quote: “We got so close to the state tournament last year and we’re going to do whatever it takes to get there this year. Almost doesn’t count.” College: Tiffany is getting interest from NWOSU, UCO, Southwestern, and Ottawa University. Did you know: Tiffany is a member of STUCO, FFA and the FCA.

Zachary Ruff OCA Eagles Sr. 5-8 Point Guard @Ruffi3 Quote: “If God is for us who can stand against us.” College: Zachary has received interest from Hillsdale College, Oklahoma Wesleyan, and others. Did you know: Zachary has to wear long sleeves and tie his shoes a certain way before each game. The point guard’s favorite team is Tennessee.

Evan Anderson Dale Pirates Sr. 6-5 Center @navemitch33 Quote: “This season looks promising for us. We have a lot of young guys stepping up.” College: Evan is getting interest from Ole Miss. Did you know: Evan won a state title in baseball and is a member of the FCA.

Courtney Chelf Enid Pacers Sr. 5-8 Guard @CourtCourtChelf Quote: “We have a good group of girls returning and some good freshmen coming up.” College: Courtney is getting interest from Florida Gulf Coast, Providence, OSU and UCO. Did you know: Courtney works with the Special Olympics and she’s a huge OKC Thunder fan. Her older brother Clint is a QB at OSU.

Dedric Cherry Rogers Ropers So. 5-11 Shooting Guard Quote: “I think we will be a better team than last year!” College: Dedric does plan on attending college after graduation, possibly Tulsa. Did you know: Dedric is a L.A. Lakers fan and loves to eat at Big Daddy’s BBQ. His favorite gym is his home gym at Rogers. Kevin Caudill Deer Creek Antlers Sr. 6-4 PG/SG @KevCaudill Quote: “We will surprise a lot of people this year. I have a lot of confidence in my team despite the fact that others don’t believe in us.” College: Kevin is being recruited by John Brown and the University of Dallas. Did you know: Kevin takes AP English and his favorite place to eat is Cici’s.

Lauren Brown Noble Bears Sr. 5-11 Post/Guard Quote: “Our girls are more experienced and ready to show everyone our improvements as a team.” College: Lauren does plan on attending college next fall. Did you know: Lauren’s nickname is “Big L” and she likes watching the OKC Thunder. Her favorite place to eat is Slims Chicken.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Demari Edwards Memorial Chargers Jr. 5-10 Point Guard Quote: “We win as a team, we play as a team. Defense wins games. Count on me.” College: Demari plans on attending college and hopefully playing basketball. Did you know: Demari is a Miami Heat fan and says he loves to play Edison, his teams biggest rival. Jordan Huffman Broken Arrow Tigers Sr. 6-3 PG/SG @jhuff_23 Quote: “The winter will ask you what were you doing all summer.” College: Jordan is being recruited by Emporia State. Did you know: His friends and teammates call him “J Huff” and his favorite place to eat is Genghis Grill. Charity Lena Wewoka Tigers Sr. 5-9 Forward Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phillipians 4:13 College: College is in the future of this senior. Look for her to land somewhere soon. Did you know: Charity was named Miss Seminole Nation and is proud to represent her tribe.

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Breck Clrak Dale Pirates Sr. 5-9 Forward @Breckann4 Quote: “This season looks very promising for us. We have great senior leadership and a good squad.” College: Breck plans on attending college, but is unsure about playing basketball. Did you know: Breck is involved in Student Coumcil, FCA, Living & Light Club and takes college Algebra and Comp.

Kayla Wilson Mooreland Bearcats Sr. 5-5 Point Guard @KaylaWilson Quote: “We have a bunch of seniors so we should be pretty solid. We have a strong post and great shooters and a fast point guard. We>Me.” College: Kayla is being recruited by Seminole and Southwestern. Did you know: Kayla is a OKC Thunder fan and says her mom supports her in everything she does.

Lane Mills Allen Mustangs Sr. 6-2 Guard @2Lanemills3 Quote: “We have the talent to get to the Big House this year, we just have to put the pieces together and play as a unit.” College: Lane has interest from Seminole State, East Central University and East Texas Baptist. Did you know: Lane said his team’s biggest rival is Weleetka.

Grant Hoover Frederick Bombers Sr. 6-3 Shooting Guard @OH_ITS_Grant Quote: “This ain’t no picnic.” College: Grant is looking at colleges, but is unsure if he’ll play basketball at the next level. Did you know: Grant carries a 3.92 GPA and is a member of the FCA, Spanish Club and Student Council.

Maclayn Massey Christian Heritage Crusaders Sr. 5-4 Point Guard Quote: “We are small, but I promise we will have the biggest hearts on the court.” College: Maclayn is being recruited by SNU, UCO St. Gregory, Southwest Christian and Doane College. Did you know: Maclayn is a member of the Salt & Light (Leadership), and the Mu Alpha Theta Math Club.

Travis Hytche Rogers Ropers So. 5-10 PG/SG @TH3_Era Quote: “I think our season will be very good. I believe that we can make it to state.” College: Travis said he does plan on attending college in a few years, and is looking forward to impressing recruiters. Did you know: Travis is part of the Lawyer Program at Rogers and his favorite player is Kevin Durant.

VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Jordan Hill Fort Gibson Tigers Sr. 6-2 Guard @FTGbballboy23 Quote: “We’re going to be athletic and big. A lot of strength and everyone wants to play really bad.” College: Jordan signed to play for Oklahoma Baptist. Did you know: Jordan is a member of the FCA, TFC, and the Math and Science Club. Jordan also said he has the most beautiful mom and she is very supportive in everything he does.

Saxon Bryant Cascia Hall Commandos Sr. 6-3 SG/SF @SBryant4 Quote: “We are young and have some questions to answer, but we fully expect to play physical Cascia Hall basketball and be very successful.” College: Saxon is being recruited by Marquette, Creighton, SMU, Yale, Missouri State and Oklahoma. Did you know: His friends call him “Sax.” He can play three instruments; the bass, piano and guitar.

Correy Moyer Verdigris Cardinals Sr. 6-0 Forward @C_moyer01 Quote: “We should be tough contenders for the state title this year. Our team is smart on the court and have the desire to win.” College: Correy has signed with Texas State to play basketball. Did you know: Correy is very involved with her youth group at church and loves working basketball camps and giving lessons.

Jaylie Roper Oktaha Tigers Jr. 5-9 Guard Quote: “We’re playing pretty good as a team right now, hopefully it continues throughout the season and everything ends well.” College: Jaylie said she wants to go to college after high school. Did you know: Jaylie likes the rodeo and Subway. Her favorite team is the L.A. Clippers and Blake Griffin is her favorite player.

Whitney Jones Deer Creek Antlers Jr. 5-10 Guard @Whitneyjones13 Quote: “All in.” College: Whitney is planning on attending college after graduation. Did you know: Whitney always eats cinnamon rolls on game days and her friends call her “J wow.”

Mikayle Harrison Elk City Elks Jr. 5-8 Point Guard Quote: “I am looking

Jacob Richardson Porter Pirates Sr. 5-11 Point Guard Quote: “Don’t be realistic.” (Will Smith) College: Jacob is being recruited by Lamar University and Southwestern. Did you know: Jacob’s favorite subject is science, he loves to eat at Zio’s and his mom never misses a game.

forward to the upcoming season, my team and I have worked really hard and will have a great season.” College: Mikayle is planning on going to college, but is undecided about playing basketball. Did you know: Mikayle carries a 4.0 GPA, her favorite NBA team is the OKC Thunder and her favorite subject in school is math.

Zac Rogers Holland Hall Dutch Sr. 6-7 Forward/Post Quote: “I’m looking forward to my senior year. It’s been great to see the improvements we have made as a team and I’m excited to continue to lead my team throughout the season.” College: Zac is getting interest from Dartmouth, Brown, Lehigh, Bucknell, and more. Did you know: Zac loves his music. His favorite music includes A$Ap Rocky, Dom Kennedy and Mumford & Sons.

David Bush Putnam City Pirates Sr. 5-10 PG/SG @TheREALDB Quote: “One goal, one team, one heartbeat!” College: David has several schools looking at him including Stephen F. Austin, NWOSU, Western Oklahoma State and Redlands College. Did you know: David likes to hang with his friends and play 2k13. He’s also a member of DECA at PCO and his favorite NBA team is the Miami Heat.

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VYPE Top 100 MR. and Miss Basketball Zach Norris Coweta Tigers Sr. 6-4 Point Guard @znorris32 Quote: “Very excited about this year. We are very experienced and have great leadership. Ready to do big things!” College: Zach has signed with Oklahoma Christian. Did you know: Zach is a member of the National Honor Society, FCA, and Athletes in Action.

Jakob Hartsock Bartlesville Bruins Sr. 6-8 Forward @Jhart34bruin Quote: “I’m excited to be playing with new teammates and to continue growing as a player.” College: Jakob has signed with Brigham Young University. Did you know: In his free time Jakob likes to play tennis and his 3DS. Allonzo Trier NOAH Jaguars So. 6-4 Point Guard/ Shooting Guard @ATrier_14Roc Quote: “We’re working hard and expect to have a great season.” College: Allonzo has been on the radar of college coaches for a few years. Look for him to play at the next level one day. Did you know: You can find videos of Allonzo as a kid on YouTube making some incredible plays.

Liesl Spoerl Cascia Hall Commandos Sr. 6-0 Center/Forward @l_Spoerl Quote: “Our team isn’t young and inexperienced anymore. We are stronger not only in talent, but as a family. We work well together.” College: Liesl has signed with the University of Tulsa. Did you know: Liesl is an

outstanding volleyball player and was a part of back-to-back state championship teams with Cascia Hall.

Jessica Washington Jenks Trojans Sr. 5-7 Point Guard @JessicaWash3 Quote: “Looking forward to a great season with my teammates and a new head coach.” College: Jessica signed with the University of North Carolina. Did you know: Jessica’s greatest sports moment was hitting a buzzer beater against Sand Springs in triple overtime. She’s also a member of FCA and said her mom is her biggest supporter.

Remaining Top 100 Players I’Mani Davis – Union Seth Overstreet – Laverne Shaquille Morris – Edmond Memorial Micah Hayes – Nowata Mitchell Kiddie – Mill Creek

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Sarah DeLong Sarah DeLong was a senior at Elgin High School and was named to the West AllState golf team where she represented her school and the west side of the state at the state golf tournament. In the new format DeLong was teamed up with McCann from Anadarko and their combine score helped the west win the match, 15-9.

Cache High School Jada Vernon Jada Vernon (Jr.) is a varsity volleyball player for the Cache Lady Bulldogs. Jada is extremely talented on the court and as an outside hitter is one of the top hitters in the class. Look for Jada and the Lady Bulldogs to continue to their path to a winning season.

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Maurice Chandler enters his senior year at Lawton High School as one of the more highly recruited players in the state. Chandler has several Division-1 offers on the table, but is focused on helping the Wolverines to a memorable season. Look for Chandler on the field making plays in the defensive secondary for Lawton.

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Only a junior, Randy Green has made his presence felt offensively with his ability to play multiple positions including wide receiver and quarterback. Green and the Eagles are poised for a comeback season in 2012 and Green could be the man the lead the charge.

Ricky McCarty Ricky McCarty is the starting quarterback for the Lawton Mac Highlanders and is expected to have a great season as he enters his final year for coach Brett Manning. This season is McCartyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year as the starting QB, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready for the challenge and the coaching staff is excited to see what he can do.

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OK Rankings is the official rankings of Oklahoma High School Basketball and the OSSAA. OK Rankings. com uses 100% complete coaches polls for the rankings system. The following rankings are based on coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge and perspective of fellow teams in their classes. Every week coaches submit their ranking. Once all rankings are submitted, teams receive points for the votes they receive. 20 points for a first place vote. 19 points for a second place vote. Etc. C la s s 6 A B o y s Ra n k i n g s

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1 Edmond Memorial 414 2 Midwest City 368 3 Putnam City 365 4 Union 340 5 Jenks 302 6 Eisenhower 291 7 Putnam City West 282 8 Booker T Washington 276 9 Bartlesville 275 10 Edmond Santa Fe 268 11 Putnam City North 162 12 Owasso 161 13 Broken Arrow 155 14 Stillwater 154 15 Norman 132 16 Westmoore 119 17 Moore 96 18 Edmond North 81 19 Bixby 78 20 Sapulpa 68

1 Edmond Santa Fe 440 2 Midwest City 415 3 Edmond Memorial 388 4 Jenks 353 5 Bixby 327 6 Sapulpa 312 7 Booker T Washington 298 8 Muskogee 283 9 Union 269 10 Bartlesville 240 11 Southmoore 206 12 Putnam City North 198 13 Broken Arrow 188 14 Enid 187 15 Mustang 172 16 Norman North 149 17 Choctaw 127 18 Norman 100 19 Edmond North 98 20 Stillwater 84

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1st team girls

JUWAN PARKER (6-4) BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HORNETS Senior-Guard/Forward One of the most athletic players in the state. Headed to the University of Georgia.

JESSICA WASHINGTON (5-7) JENKS TROJANS Senior-Guard Headed to North Carolina, Jessica has a chance to chisel her name is basketball royalty in Oklahoma.

JORDAN WOODARD (6-2) EDMOND MEMORIAL BULLDOGS Senior-Guard Ready to lead his team to a state title, Jordan is one of the top players in the state.

PAIGE WILSON (5-7) BARTLESVILLE BRUINS Senior-Point Guard Another great player from Bartlesville, Paige is set to have a big year.

CARLBE ERVIN (6-3) EDMOND NORTH HUSKIES Senior-Shooting Guard Change of colors for Carlbe, look for him to have a memorable season.

CAMEERA GRAVES (5-8) EDMOND SANTA FE WOLVES Senior-Point Guard Almost impossible to stop, Cameera plays hard on every possession.

OMEGA HARRIS (6-2) PUTNAM CITY WEST PATRIOTS Junior-Guard Most underrated guard in the class. Could have a break-out year.

STEVI PARKER (6-0) BIXBY SPARTANS Senior-Shooting Guard Motivated to win a gold ball, Stevi is taking her game to the next level.

SHAQUILLE MORRIS (6-4) EDMOND MEMORIAL BULLDOGS Size and strength for the big man. Look for Shaquille to have a great year.

KELSEY MCCLURE (5-8) MUSKOGEE ROUGHERS Senior-Point Guard Kelsey will be highly recruited before the season is over.

2nd team boys DAVID BUSH (5-10) PUTNAM CITY PIRATES Senior-Guard Quick and tough to defend, David is one of the most electrifying players on the floor. JORDAN HUFFMAN (6-3) BROKEN ARROW TIGERS Senior-Shooting Guard Pure shooter, look for Jordan to knock down some serious points this year.

2nd team girls TAMARA LEE (5-8) EDMOND SANTA FE WOLVES Junior-Shooting Guard Tamara is a great shooter and leader on the floor. COURTNEY CHELF (5-8) ENID PACERS Senior-Guard Courtney plays tough and loves to get after it. A big year is expected from this guard.

JAKOB HARTSOCK (6-8) BARTLESVILLE BRUINS Senior-Post The big man is headed to BYU next fall, but first he’s ready to take on Class 6A.

CHRISTINA DEVERS (5-9) BIXBY SPARTANS Senior-Point Guard Heading to Central Arkansas, Christina runs the point as good as anyone and is focused on helping her team to the state tournament.

STEVEN PARKER (6-3) JENKS TROJANS Junior-Forward Parker is tough to contain and loves to play an in-your-face style of defense.

ALEXUS WILSON (5-8) MUSKOGEE ROUGHERS Senior-Guard Highly recruited, Alexus is looking forward to getting this season underway.

JAYLEN LOWE (6-1) OWASSO RAMS Senior-Guard/Forward Jaylen can do anything on the floor. Fun to watch and makes his teammates play hard.

I’MANI DAVIS (5-10) UNION REDSKINS Senior-Forward One of the best forwards in the class, I’mani is solid on both ends of the floor. The senior is heading to Tennessee State. N ovember 2 0 1 2

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younger Hartsock, a VYPE Top 100 selection, is a force in the low post where he averaged 18.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He was among the state’s top shot blockers a year ago with 54. Quinton Smith also returns in the frontcourt. The 6-4 senior forward averaged 7.2 points and 4.1 rebounds last season. Bartlesville will look to a trio of underclassmen to step up with added playing time. Nick Shoemaker, a 6-4 guard, will tough to guard on the perimeter. Jackson Bart, a 6-5 junior and the coach’s son, will be a nice compliment to Hartsock and Smith in the frontcourt. Antonio Castillo inherits the point guard duties this season. “The key to the Bruins’ success will be the development of Nick at guard, Bart at forward and Antonio at point guard,” Bruins coach Tim Bart says..

Girls Coach: Terry Rogers (6th year) 11-12 Record: 17-9 Paige Wilson Sierra Crow Hailey Tucker Olivia Culver Gabby Culver Julie Benyshek Taylor Rodgers Rachel Barhar

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Jakob Hartsock Boys Bartlesville looks to build on the momentum from last season’s state tournament appearance. And who better to build around than power forward Jakob Hartsock. The 6-foot8 senior will follow in older brother Noah’s footsteps as he plans to sign with BYU. The

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Bartlesville may have flown under the radar a little last year but with all five starters back, expect the Lady Bruins to be a force in Class 6A this season. Senior guard Paige Wilson, a VYPE 100 selectee, is one of the top returning scorers in the state from last season. She averaged 20.0 points and 5.0 rebounds as a junior. She is joined in the backcourt by Olivia Culver (8.0 pts/ 3.0 steals/assists) and Gabby Culver (3.0 pts/4.0 assists). Also back are forwards Sierra Crow (9.0 points/5.0 rebounds) and Hailey Tucker (18.0 points/6.0 reb). Top prospects include senior guard Taylor Rodgers, junior guard Julie Benyshek and sophomore forward/ center Rachel Barhar. “If we stay healthy we will be really

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Bixby Spartans Boys Coach: Scott Padek (4th year) 11-12 Record: 19-9

Girls Coach: Melody Stewart (5th year) 11-12 Record: 15-10

Boys Spartans face a rebuilding year under fourth-year head coach Scott Padek after all five starters graduated. In fact, Bixby has just three players with any varsity experience. There is promise though with 6-foot-5 Mitchell Solomon in the low post. The junior center averaged 4.5 points and 3.4 rebounds last season. Joining him in the frontcourt is junior 6-5 forward Camden Selvidge. Senior Breyden Fivecoats came off the bench to average 3.8 points a year ago. The Spartans will have to grow up quickly playing in the Frontier Conference against the likes of defending 6A state champ Union and Jenks.

“We have a totally unproven team due to the fact that we had a veteran group last year,” Padek says. “Mitchell has shown steady improvement and a lot

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Roster:

Amair Dennis 5-10 Tierra Jones 5-7 Whitney Stanley 5-6 Alyx Earnman 5-7 Tory Thompson 5-9 Ashlyn McBride 5-6 Taylor Jones 6-1 Alexis Gaulden 5-3 Darian Jackson 5-9

Christina Devers will depend on our guard play. We have a challenging schedule that offers no gimmes. We like our guys and the kids have a quiet determination not to fall off the 6A landscape in spite of losing a couple of key players last year.” Girls

Led by four returning seniors – including a pair of VYPE Top 100 players in Stevi Parker and Christina Devers - and two juniors, look for Bixby to ride momentum in the tough Frontier Conference. Parker, a 6-foot-1 forward has signed with the University of Tulsa. She averaged 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds a year ago. Devers is another proven scorer. The 5-8 guard averaged 15.0 points a game last season. She is being recruited by Oral Roberts, SE Louisiana and Central Arkansas. Allie Alvstad was a part-time starter in the

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frontcourt, scoring six points per game. Kayla Hawk joins the frontcourt rotation alongside junior post Lexi Williams. Junior forward Kara Stead averaged 8.0 points her sophomore season. Also look for senior Brianna Reinholz and junior Mariah Knox to contribute off the bench. “We are very excited about this year,” says fifth-year head coach Melody Stewart. “We have a good core group back from last season. We believe as our kids continue to buy in and work hard that this group can do some pretty special things this year.

“We have been blessed with some great talent but most importantly they are just great kids. Our team chemistry will be indicative of our success. This team has a great of basketball IQ and a natural understanding for the game. The possibilities are endless for this team is they will push themselves daily and not be complacent.”

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Booker T. Washington Hornets Boys Coach: Joe Redmond (1st year) 11-12 Record: 22-4 Juwan Parker Kevin Sims Myles Clark Chris Miller

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Boys Joe Redmond takes over for head coach Shea Seals, who left to join Danny Manning’s staff at the University of Tulsa. Seals did not leave the cupboard bare. Senior Juwan Parker, a second-year VYPE Top 100 player, anchors the squad. Projected to play shooting guard in college, Parker will likely have to play some in the frontcourt for the Hornets this season. He is coming off a junior year in which he averaged a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds per game. ESPN ranks Parker as a Top 100 recruit nationally who had offers from OU, OSU, TU, Baylor, Marquette, Memphis, Minnesota, Stanford and Texas Tech. Joining Parker are returning starters Kevin Sims and Myles Clark. Sims is a 6-1 junior shooting guard who scored 12 points a game as a sophomore. Clark is a 5-11 point guard who averaged nine points and three assists last season. Chris Miller brings plenty of size (6-6) to the frontcourt at center. Girls Lady Hornets boast a balanced lineup and deep bench which could propel them into a late-season run in Class 6A. Annette Kennedy, beginning her 15th year as head coach, returns three starters from last year’s squad. Rachel Block, a 5-6 senior forward and 5-5 senior guard Kaylan Mayberry, younger sister of Tulsa senior Taleya Mayberry, each averaged 12.0 points per game. Mayberry is the team’s top returning

Girls Coach: Annette Kennedy (15th year) 11-12 Record: 15-8 Roster:

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rebounder after snating 7.3 per game last season. Sophomore post McKenzie Ellis plays taller than 6-foot-1.The lanky Ellis could pose matchup problems in the low post. Other players who figure into the mix include senior forward Mikayla Alexander, and sophomores Cori Williams and Kendriana Washington at guard and post, respectively. “We will be extremely quick,” Kennedy says. “We are looking to build on physical toughness for the 6A playoffs. Three players surrounded by a deep bench of gold role players will produce effective results late in games, allowing BTW to keep fresh legs on the floor at all times.”

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Boys Look for the Tigers to make a significant jump in victories this season behind a pair of ‘Air Jordans’ in seniors Jordan Huffman and Jordan Phelps. Huffman, a 6-foot-3 guard and VYPE Top 100 player, is the team’s leading scorer from a year ago at 17.0 points per game. Jordan Phelps, a 6-2 guard, joins Huffman in the backcourt to solidify the guard play. Phelps is coming off a junior season in which he scored points Jordan Huffman 6.3 per game. Broken

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Arrow has plenty of size with 6-4 Coleman Key, 6-4 Dontae Campbell and a pair of 6-3 players in Frankie Davis and Trenton Cantrell. Key and Davis won’t be available until after the football season. Key is the team’s quarterback and Davis is a defensive lineman. Davis has football offers from Tulsa and Wyoming. Other players Stecker will look to for significant contributions include Rodney Gaulden, Kaleb Waymire, Tanner Gregurich and Mitch Rovang, most of whom saw varsity time a year ago. “We have a positive outlook on this season,” Stecker says. “We return two starters and a lot of players that played significant minutes last year. We like to play nine or 10 kids so it’s nice to have some depth. Jordan Huffman is becoming a more consistent player in terms of tempo. He really has a nice mid-range game. He plays big, plays well and can play the one, two or three position. Jordan Phelps is a good shooter and a solid role player.” Girls Third-year coach Mike Hughes expects big things from the Lady Tigers this season. And why not? Broken Arrow returns four starters and plus three quality move-ins who should make the team competitive immediately. The addition of juniors Tory Thompson and Ashlyn McBride to the backcourt will allow junior Amari Dennis to move to forward where she will wreak havoc. Thompson scored 14 points a game at Jenks last season while McBride averaged 12 points a game at Lincoln Christian. Sophomore center Taylor Jones, a move-in from

Girls Coach: Mike Hughes (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 7-16 Roster:

Amair Dennis Tierra Jones Whitney Stanley Alyx Earnman Tory Thompson Ashlyn McBride Taylor Jones Alexis Gaulden Darian Jackson

5-10 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-9 5-6 6-1 5-3 5-9

F F G G G G C G F

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Union, should settle nicely into her role at center. Dennis is coming off a sophomore season in which she averaged 14.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 steals per game. Joining her in the frontcourt is returning starter Tierra Jones, who averaged 7.0 points and 7.5 rebounds as a freshman. Seniors Whitney Stanley and Alyx Eardman both return in the backcourt. Expect freshmen Alexis Gaulden and Darian Jackson also to log a lot of playing time this season at guard and forward, respectively. “We feel like we are much improved,” Hughes says. “Our best players were younger players last year and they are all back and improved. We feel like we have a shot to be really competitive. Looking at our roster, we feel like we have the talent to be in every game. Moving Amari to the four spot will really help us. Now it’s just a matter of meshing together with so many new players.”

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Choctaw Yellowjackets Boys Coach: Doug Armstrong (8th year) 11-12 Record: 5-19 Boys Eighth-year head coach Doug Armstrong looks for improvement from the Yellow Jackets as the season progresses. Sophomore guard Tyler Lester is the top returning scorer from last year’s squad where he averaged 13.0 points as a freshman. Carson Clay is the other lone returning starter. The 6-foot-7 senior forward averaged eight points and six rebounds. Choctaw will be tested in the Metro Conference. “We have lots of inexperienced

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players who must step up for us to improve,” Armstrong says,. “We have a good mix of sophomores and juniors who we will rely on for depth.” Girls

Armed with a pair of four-year returning starters in seniors Kylee Hicks and Sydney Wyatt, the Lady Yellowjackets look to make another post-season run. Hicks is a 5-9 forward, who averaged 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds a year ago. The 5-4 Wyatt will operate the offense at point guard. As the team’s leading scorer back from last season at 12.0 points per game, look for Wyatt to do more than simply distribute the basketball. Senior guard Sadie Marino will have a bigger offensive role this season.

Girls Coach: Ryan Maloney (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 15-12 Junior center Jessica Madison and junior forward Addie Vernon will see their first varsity action this season. Madison sat out last year with a knee injury while Vernon had to sit out her sophomore year, per OSSAA transfer rules. Both will have an impact this season.

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Edmond Memorial Bulldogs Boys Coach: Photo by Michael Mayberry Shane Cowherd (7th season) 11-12 Record: 26-2 Boys The Bulldogs are coming off back-to-back state championship appearances, winning the title in 2011 and finishing runner-up last season to Union. Seventhyear head coach Shane Cowherd will look to a pair of Division I standouts and VYPE Top 100 players in Jordan Woodard and Shaquille Morris for leadership and offense this season. Woodard, a 6-0 point guard, will sign with Oklahoma while Morris, a 6-8 post player, has selected Wichita State. The pair come in averaging 13.6 and 13.7 points, respectively.

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Morris is a nice presence in the low post at 6-foot-8. He averaged 7.3 rebounds last season. Tyler Holcomb, a 6-5 senior forward, averaged 13.4 points and 8.1 rebounds as a junior. Aaron Young is another senior Cowherd will tab for playing time this year. The 5-10 guard scored 5.1 points a game last season. “After playing in the last two state title games we expect to be in the hunt again this year,” Cowherd says. “We lost four senior starters off last year’s squad, but we did gain two important move-ins with Shaquille and Tyler. Add that to our young talent who are anxious to make their own legacy and things look to be on track for another strong year. Girls Last year’s state runner-up finish only fueled the competitive fire for the Lady Bulldogs and second-year head coach Dandy Peeler. Edmond Memorial has some rebuilding to do after heavy graduation losses. Sophomores Jenny Roy and Andrea Decker are the lone returning starters from last year. Roy nearly registered a doubledouble for the season with 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds form her guard position. Decker, a 5-foot-10 forward, is coming off a freshman year in which she averaged 4.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. Look for senior guard Kaleigh Troxell, junior combo player Jessica Foster and sophomore guard Kasey Decker to have expanded roles this season. “We’re a hard-working team that lost in the championship game by three points,” says coach Peeler. “We are hungry for another state run. Look out for our young, talented players.”

Girls Coach: Dandy Peeler (2ndt year) 11-12 Record: 22-6 Roster:

10-Paige Hinahon 5-5 G 11-Paige Serup 5-6 G 12-Jermanee Davison 5-5 G 14-Jessica Foster 5-9 F 15-Chelsea Kress 5-7 F 20-Jessica Foster 5-8 F 21-Andee Decker 5-10 F 22-Kasey Decker 5-7 G 24-Kalie Hickman 5-10 F 30-Jenny Roy 5-11 G 32-Kaleigh Troxel 5-8 G 33-Victoria Cotton 5-8 G 34-Jazmene Roberts 5-10 F 35-Rachael Campo 5-8 G 40-Jakara Ray 5-11 F

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Boys Coach: Steven Goss: (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-19 Photo by Michael Mayberry

Roster:

Ed Baker 6-0 Carlbe Ervin 6-3 Ryan Hnter 6-1 David Montgomery 6-4 Tyler Sanders 6-1 Cole Schwab 6-3 Wil Van Beckham 6-0 Austin Usery 6-4 Michael Farmer 6-3 Mark Piatt 6-3 Rifqi Shahab 5-11 Ruzki Shahab 5-10 TJ Deloney 5-10 Daeton Page 6-5 Tyson Reeder 5-9

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First-year Huskies coach Steven Goss expects dramatic improvement from a year ago. Goss becomes the fourth head coach in as many years at Edmond North but insists that should not slow down the team’s progression. Edmond North returns four starters, all seniors, who are primed to lead the Huskies program back. Ed Baker is the team’s returning top scorer from a year. The 6-foot guard averaged 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. Joining him in the backcourt is returnee Tyler Sanders, who averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The frontcourt includes David Montgomery and Austin Usery at the forward positions. Montgomery averaged 7.0 points and 8.0 rebounds while Usery brings a 5.0 scoring and 4.0 rebound clip to the mix. Goss got a key movein in former VYPE Top 100 guard Carlbe Ervin, who averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and Ervin 4.0 assists at Carl Albert a year ago. “This is a

Girls Coach: Dandy Peeler (2ndt year) 11-12 Record: 22-6 Roster:

Kaitlyn Peterson 5-10 Jhordyn Patton 5-6 Courtney Dike 5-7

F G G

Sr. Sr. Sr.

team that without doubt is going to be one of the most improved teams in Class 6A,” Goss says. “The biggest difficulties this team has to overcome is once again adjusting to a new system and building defensive integrity. This is a team that is led by eight seniors, but should develop enough depth to go 10-12 players deep on any given night.” Girls

Huskies have a pair of top players to build around this season in seniors Courtney Dike and Kaitlyn Peterson. Dike, also a standout soccer player, averaged more than eight points and three rebounds at the guard spot while Peterson brings back a 10.8 scoring clip at forward where she was the only junior on the Metro Conference first team. Point guard Jhordyn Patton returns to run the offense. Look for Patton to push the pace as the Lady Huskies look to take advantage of its speed.

“We have the potential to make a run at the state tournament as long as we stay healthy, considering we have one of the best athletes in the state in Courtney Dike and all-conference forward Kaitlyn Peterson,” says second-year head coach Karlie Free.

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Edmond Santa Fe Wolves Girls Coach: Paul Bass (18th year) 11-12 Record: 28-0

Boys Coach: Lenny Hatchett (1st year) 11-12 Record: 20-7 Photo by Michael Mayberry

Curran Scott Kade Jacobs Dashon Bell Caleb House Justice Hanson Daron Mims DaQuan Jeffreys Jaylon Johnson

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Boys The Wolves have been in the state tournament in each of the last five seasons, reaching the state semifinals last year before losing to eventual state champion Union. Senior Kade Jacobs is the lone returning starter off last season’s 20-win squad. The guard/forward combo player averaged 4.9 points per game. Senior guards Dashon Bell and Caleb House will see increased roles this season. Sophomore Curran Scott also should log lots of playing time in the backcourt. Forward Wolves quarterback Justin Hanson will join the team after the football playoffs, lending his 6-foot-4 frame to the team’s frontcourt presence. Other players who will contribute include junior point guard Jaylon Johnson and sophomores Daron Mims and DaQuan Jeffreys. “We are a defensive-minded team,” Hatchett says. “We will be able to compete and expect fast-tempo basketball. We will rely on several underclassmen to contribute and handle important roles in our program. Expectations remain high from our coaching staff and we expect to continue the tradition of winning championships.”

Curran Scott Girls The defending Class 6A state champions lost the state’s top senior in Courtney Walker, who is now at Texas A&M. The Lady

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Wolves lose more than just Walker’s 17.8 scoring average, she was a top defender and leader as well. VYPE Top 100 point guard Cameerah Graves averaged 7.0 points and 2.3 assists last season. She may be called upon for even more scoring this year. Tamara Lee is considered one of the young players to watch. The 5-foot-8 junior scored 9.5 points a game last year. Mariah Williams will also see a lot of playing time in the backcourt. She scored 3.0 points a game her sophomore season. “We have several young players that are very good,” coach Paul Bass says. “Tamara is one of the best guards in 6A. We will surprise a lot of teams this year. I have no doubt we will be back in the state tournament.”

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Enid Plainsmen Boys Coach: Ryan Wilkinson (2nd year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 9-14 Roster:

Jemarcus Jackson 6-3 Keon Parker 5-7 Deon Parker 5-6 Correl Baker 6-2 Aaron Austin 5-11 Darnae Banks

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Boys Depth and experience are the keys to resurgence at Enid this season. Secondyear head coach Ryan Wilkinson saw his team battle through growing pains a year ago. “We have a lot of experience coming back,” he says, pointing to returning starter Jemarcus Jackson. A 6-foot-3 senior, Jackson averaged 9.0 points and 6.0 rebounds as a combo player at small forward/shooting guard. Senior twins Keon and Deon Parker will handle the offense at point guard. Look for Correl Baker and Aaron Austin to share time at the No. 2 guard spot. “Jemarcus can score with a unique

finesse inside game and the ability to hit the outside shot in transition,” Wilkinson says. “Both Keon and Deon played well this summer and have the ability to push the tempo as quick as anyone in the state. Aaron will be our blue collar worker on defense. He will cover the other team’s leading scorer.”

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Boys A year after winning just two games in Class 5A, second-year coach Joshua McGee must prepare his squad for 6A competition. Still, with four returning starters, McGee is optimistic that the Rangers will battle. Senior guard Davaunta Thomas is the key to Hale’s

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The Lady Pacers look to continue last season’s success behind four returning starters, led by VYPE Top `100 guard Courtney Chelf. The 5-foot7 senior Chelf averaged 19.8 points per game. Joining her in the backcourt is sophomore Haven Bay, who scored 6.5 points a year ago. The frontcourt is anchored by junior forwards Abby Lee (8.6 ppg/8.4 reb) and Grace Enmeiler (4.8 ppg/5.8 reb). Others who will be called upon this season include senior guard Shannon Courtney Chelf Mueller, junior guard Shelby

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Boys Coach: Joshua McGee (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 2-22 Roster:

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Mueller and freshman Andi Pierce.

“We return a lot of talent and experience,” second-year head coach Robb Mills says. “We look to be a more consistent team on defense. Along with our returning starters there are several girls that will step in and contribute in order to make us a deeper team.”

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Hale Rangers offensive success. The 6-foot-5 Thomas averaged a team-high 15.0 points and 5.0 rebounds last season. Also back is junior Emmanuel Hilton (9.0 ppg/4.0 reb), senior Drew Bender (2.0 ppg/3.0 reb.) and sophomore Ze’Quan Randles (2.0 ppg). Size is definitely in the Rangers’ favor in the front court with 6-5 center Joshua Cavalier, 6-6 Derrick Mason and 6-5 Jariun Nolan. “We will be very competitive this year,” coach McGee says. Girls

Hale’s growing pains may continue as third-year head coach Jen Sanders has 11 underclassmen. Hannah Southard and Derre Vinson are two of the team’s four returning starters back this season. Southard averaged 4.3 points while Vinson scored 7.2 points per game. Senior guard Isis Louis, sophomore guard Walesha Sisco and junior forward Kristy Revels should all see extensive minutes. “Improving fundamentally throughout the year will be the focus for the Lady

Girls Coach: Ryan Maloney (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 15-12 Roster:

Beonka Adams Kortney Fields Qualite Fitzgerald Dorthea Gilford Takevia Johnson Jeanette Kwe-Kwe Isis Louis Tara Motte Kristy Revels Walesha Sisco Hannah Southard Derre Vinson Kristina Williams Esha Wilson

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Jenks Trojans Boys Coach: Photo by Michael Mayberry Clay Martin (10th year) 11-12 Record: 20-7 Jacob Seidel Steven Parker Luke Philips John Jones Chris Ray

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Emily Dennis Boys Trojans return two starters from a 20-win season a year ago. Jacob Seidel, a 6-foot-3 senior guard, is coming off a season in which he averaged 10.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. Steven Parker, 6-2, returns after registering 5.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists at the point guard position last year. Seniors Luke Phillips, John Jones and Chris Ray will take

on expanded roles this season.

“We have a chance to be competitive,” Martin says. “We need seniors to be seniors. This is probably the smallest team we’ve had in 10 years. Rebounding is a must. Consistent shooting has to be there without a true post presence.” Girls

The Mandy Nightingale era at Jenks gets underway. Nightingale, a former all-state player at Sapulpa, takes over the program following the retirement of Rhonda Fields. Jenks has arguably the state’s top female player in senior guard Jessica Washington, a two-time VYPE 100 player. The 5-8 Washington signed with North Carolina. But before heading off to Tobacco Row, she has her sights set on a state title. Washington averaged 18.4 points per game last season. The other returning starter is Emily Dennis, a 6-1 senior center. Seniors Josie Halsmer, Paige Luellen and Taylor Sears will help ease Nightingale’s transition to 6A basketball.

“This team will be led by USA 17-and-under world gold team member Jessica Washington,” Nightingale says. “She will be accompanied by five other seniors and a very young but talented team. They will look to push the ball and run the floor.”

Girls Coach: Mandy Nightingale (1st year) 11-12 Record: 21-7 Roster:

3-Jessica Washington 5-Emily Dennis 10-Josie Halsmer 11-Paige Luellen 12-Callie Crase 15-Harper Peterson 20-Mackenzie Phipps 21-Jensen Prince 22-Taylor Sears 23-Taylor Nissley 24-Ashley Taylor 25-Savannah Sullivan

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So.

Jessica Washington

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Lawton Wolverines Boys Coach: Eric Wiley (7th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 17-7 Boys Lawton could experience growing pains this years with a young lineup for seventh year head coach Eric Wiley. The Wolverines will look to seniors Tevin Foster and Narissis Woods for leadership and scoring as the only returning starters off a team that won 17 games a year ago. Foster, a 6-foot point guard is a dangerous scorer. He averaged 12 points, four rebounds and six assists per game last season. His backcourt mate, Woods is a 5-11 guard who brings a 8.0 scoring and 4.0 assist average. Junior guard Dallas Sealey figures prominently in the Wolverines plans as the only other player back with

much varsity experience.

“Last year we were not big, but we could shoot well and that is what kept us in a lot of games,” Wiley says. “This year I expect the same kind of up-tempo basketball.” Girls

Senior Sydnie Pozniak will be called upon to lead a young Lady Wolverines squad this season. One of five returning starters, Pozniak average 8.0 points and 3.0 rebounds as a junior. Joining her in the backcourt will be sophomores Bailee Cox (4.0 ppg/2.0 reb) and Dottie Henning (4.0/3.0). The frontcourt is anchored by the return of juniors Abby Navarro and Monique Jackson. Navarro, 5-foot-11, and the 5-7 Jackson averaged 6.0 and 5.0 points respectively. “The Lady Wolverines are looking to

Girls Coach: Marco Gagliardi (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 8-16 Roster:

Sydnie Pozniak Abby Navarro Bailee Cox Monique Jackson Dottie Henning

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

G F G F G

Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So.

improve upon an 8-16 record from last year,” says third-year head coach Marco Gagliardi. “Having graduated only one player, we are in position to make the next step and hope to do so behind a young group of talent and a great group of senior leaders. Look for the Lady Wolverines to get their season record avove .500 and take the next step.”

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Lawton Ike Eagles Boys Coach: Bruce Harrington (22nd year) 11-12 Record: 22-6 Roster:

10-Cordell Phillips 11-Jeremy Hunter 12-Tyler Brandon 21-Doug Moore 24-Jamey Woods 25-Keyshawn Perkins 32-Dominique Pierre 33-Bentley Bross 35-Deonte Menefee Chance Tahah 42-Keyoun Alexander 50-James Cross

5-11 5-10 6-0 6-6 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-7 6-2 6-0 6-7

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Boys Junior guard Keyshawn Perkins is the lone returning starter off last year’s 20-win season. Perkins, a 6-foot guard, averaged a double-double last season with 11 points and 10 rebounds a game. But there is plenty of experience returning with sophomores Doug Moore and Jamey Woods and junior Dominique Pierre. Moore, at 6-5 and James Cross at 6-7 bring size to the frontcourt.

Woods enters his sophomore year after scoring seven points a game last season.

“We have lots of experience for a team losing four starters,” Eagles coach Bruce Harrington says. “Doug is a very versatile player. Jamey and Dominique are great shooters and Bentley and Deonte will help beef up our post play.” Girls

Lady Eagles will continue the rebuilding effort under eighth-year head coach Shawn DeIorio. On the plus side, Lawton Eisenhower returns four starters from last year in seniors McKenzie Madigan and Briana Underwood, junior Nikki Smith and sophomore Crystal Polk. Madigan, a guard, has nice shooting touch from the perimeter and looks to be the Lady Eagles’ top perimeter scoring threat. DeIorio will need her to become more consistent in scoring. Underwood brings solid ball handling skills to the team at point guard. Polk was a pleasant surprise last year, averaging 12 points and seven rebounds in her freshman year. Smith is dangerous in the frontcourt and could be a challenge to guard. She is coming off a sophomore season in which she averaged 10 points and eight rebounds per

Girls Coach: Shawn DeIorio (8th year) 11-12 Record: 9-15 Roster:

Taylor Calvert Sydney Ellis Sierra Gillian McKenzie Madigan Crystal Polk Jordan Roy Kenytra Scott Kennedi Simien Nikki Smith Briana Underwood

5-10 5-6 5-5 5-6 6-0 5-5 5-4 5-10 5-10 5-10

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game. Other players who gained valuable experience and will be called upon more this year include senior Kenytra Scott, juniors Kennedi Simien, Taylor Calvert and Jordan Roy and sophomores Sierra Gillian and Syndey Ellis. “We will rely on Crystal and Nikki in the post area and Briana taking care of the ball,” DeIorio says. “McKenzie’s long-range shooting will be key. We also will need other guards to step up this year. We have a young team. I hope to see a lot from them this year.

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Midwest City Bombers Boys Coach: Dewayne Bradley (5th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 20-7 Roster:

Cornell Neal Torey Neal Kesean Brown Louis Parker Cedric Fair Caleb Corprew Mikey Smith

5-10 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-3 5-11

G G G F G F G

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Boys Armed with four returning starters, Midwest City is setting its sights on the Class 6A state tournament. Senior guards Daryck Jones and Cornell Neal are coming off junior seasons in which they averaged 13.0 and 11.0 points per game, respectively. Either is capable of playing the point guard spot. Jones had 91 steals while Neal registered 121 a year ago. Also back are guards Torey Noel (9.6 ppg) and Kasean Brown (6.9 ppg). Juniors Louis Parker and Cedric Farr will have expanded roles this season. Parker, a 6-1 guard, averaged 3.5 points a year ago while the 5-10 Fair scored 2.2 points. Bradley also expects to get quality time from forward Caleb Corprew and guard Mike Smith. “Rebounding will be a big key,” Bombers coach Dewayne Bradley says. “We will have lots of team speed that will allow us to play fast on offense and defense. We’re coming off a very successful summer winning the OU team camp. With continued work and improvement we have a strong chance to be playing in March.” Girls Veteran coach Art Bode welcomes back only one starter but has plenty of talent with several players who saw varsity time on

Girls Coach: Art Bode (8th year) 11-12 Record: 27-2 Roster:

Tahawnya Edward 5-5 G Briana Jones 5-8 F/G Kara Partridge 5-7 G Jasauen Beard 5-11 F Quemari Boyd 5-8 G Raven Gaddis 5-6 G Valanesha Washington 5-10 F Chelsey Olds 5-9 F Kerri Williams 5-8 F Asia Davis 5-6 G

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the team’s state semifinal squad a year ago. Junior forward Jasauen Beard averaged eight points a game. Quemari Boyd is just one of several players Bode will look to fill in this season. She averaged 4.4 points a year ago. Not only do the Lady Bombers have a tough conference to contend with in the Mid-State but also face tough tournament competition in their own event in late December and the Jenks/Union Invitational in late January. Both tournaments should provide a taste of the upcoming post-season.

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Dorion Gigger 6-5 Maurice Davenport 5-11 Dezmine Neal 5-10 Jaylon Wilson 6-1 Dante Butler 5-10 Justin Beam 6-0

G G G G G G

Boys Dorion Gigger is one of three senior returning starters for the Bombers, who look to improve on last season’s record. Gigger, a 6-foot-5 guard, is coming off a junior season in which he averaged 16.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Also back are

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backcourt mates Maurice Davenport and Dezmine Neal. Davenport joined Gigger in averaging double figures at 13.0 points per game a 6.0 assists. Neal also contributed 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. The supporting cast includes junior guard Austin Beam and sophomores Taylor Wilson and Dante Butler. Girls

The Lady Lions face a rebuilding year following heavy graduation losses a year ago. Amanda Patterson is the lone returning starter. The 5-foot-5 guard is coming off a sophomore year in which she averaged 14.0 points. Beyond this though, Moore is young in terms of experience. Senior Aaliyan Crump, a 5-6 guard, will be asked to provide senior leadership. Bry Jones will see action at forward and freshman forward Tamara Shaver could turn heads in the frontcourt. “We will be extremely young after graduating nine seniors last year,” sixth-

Girls Coach: Tim Gray (6th year) 11-12 Record: 1-21 year coach Tim Gray says. “We have youthful energy with expectations to build upon.”

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Muskogee Roughers Boys Coach: Joshua Berry (1st year) 11-12 Record: 8-15 Roster:

David Beasley 5-11 Anthony King 6-2 Cantrell Ashley 6-0 Mackenzie McCall 5-11 Trelon Ellis 6-1 Aundre Biglow 5-11 Quintahj Cherry 5-9 Tavian Davis 5-10 Roger Lewis 5-9 Equann Brown 5-8 Tramal Ivy 6-5 Skyler Buckner 6-4 Dexter McGriff 6-3 Zachary Whitaker 6-3 Aaron Givens 6-6 Lavare Reed 6-4

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Boys The Roughers’ lineup will present the combination of youth, experience and athleticism with three starters back from a year ago. David Beasley, 6-2 junior, enters his third year of playing time at guard as the leading scorer from last season averaging 16 points and 4 assists per game. Joining the cast of experienced and athletic starters will be Anthony King, 6-2 guard who averaged 12 points per game and 5 rebounds and Tramal Ivy, 6-5 junior forward, who averaged double-double numbers with 13 points and 12 boards per game. Adding

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to the game time experience will be Cantrell Ashley, 6-0 sophomore guard. First year head coach Joshua Berry will bolster the starting lineup with role play performers including a pair of sophomores 6-6 Aaron Givens and 6-4 Lavare Reed. “David, Anthony and Tramal give us experience under fire along with Cantrell who brings a good basketball IQ to the court,” said Berry. “Givens and Reed will add support to the front line play inside with Ivy.” The Roughers will get a boost in the backcourt as MacKenzie McCall, a junior

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Girls Coach: Doyle Rowland (4th year) 11-12 Record: 20-8 Roster:

Kelsey McClure Alexus Wilson J’liyah Tillman Sydney Carter Mari Jackson Aaliyah Wilson Danazia Brown Michala Gaulden Antwonette Gist Aerious King Lanice Rozell Jada Ford Leigh Westbrook Anthony King Cantrell Ashley

Alexus Wilson

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Tramal Ivy transfer from Beggs, will see plenty of action along with a solid group of freshmen guards that will get playing time. “The keys for our success will be energy and consistency,” Berry points out. “We’re going to take it one practice, one game at a time as our younger players develop. They should be exciting to watch play.” Girls The motto for 2012-13 is “Unfinished Business”, following a trip to the Class 6A state

tournament in 2012. While the Lady Roughers look to replace the loss of six seniors, head coach Doyle Rowland is all smiles when looking at his lineup which includes two VYPE Top 100 selections in Kelsey McClure, 5-7 guard, who averaged 13.8 points and 3 assists per contest along with 5-8 guard, Alexus Wilson, who averaged 11.4 points and 6 rebounds last season. Wilson has signed with ORU. “They definitely make us go,” said Rowland. “Kelsey and Alexus are different in their style and skills that combine together for a tough duo to stop.” Leading the cast of role players will be forwards Sydney Carter and Mari Jackson with J’liyah Tillman at the other guard. The Lady Roughers have young and skilled players coming off the bench including freshman Aaliyah Wilson, sophomores Danazia Brown and Lanice Rozell, junior Aerious King as well as seniors Michala Gaulden and Antwonette Gist.

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“Our young players are learning quickly,” notes Rowland. “We’ll lay our cards on the table and see how we stack up. I expect by midseason to be a good defensive team along with scoring ability. In Class 6A, you have to play defense if you want to be consistent.”

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Mustang Bronchos Boys Coach: Terry Long (1st year) 11-12 Record: 9-17 Roster:

Garrett Goble 5-8 Colton Hadlock 6-5 Joey Snodgrass 6-1 Shannon Kyle 6-1 Andrew Madison 5-11 Geoffrey Hightower 6-5 Jared Germosen 5-11 Aubrey Johnson 6-2 Jakolby Long 6-4 Austin Meyer 5-8 Chandler Garrett 6-4 Terrell Williams 5-11

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Boys Coach Terry Long inherits a nice blend of experience and youth in taking over the

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Mustang program. Players returning with varsity experience include seniors Garrett Goble, Shannon Kyle and Andrew Madison along with juniors Colton Hadlock and Joey Snodgrass. Long also has a trio of freshmen who are already garnering college offers in Jakolby Long (Wichita State), Austin Meyer and Chandler Garrett. “We are without a returning starter but a combination of upperclassmen with varsity experience and a group of young players this season is promising,” says coach Long. “With Terrell Williams (a transfer from Douglass) and a trio of freshmen, we will be a wellbalanced team with major firepower.”

Girls Coach: Nikki McCann (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 17-10 Roster:

3-Cordney Bennett 5-Ashley Ridenour 10-Addy Lawson 11-Tori Shockley 12-Rylie Anderson 14-Taylor Stewart 15-Madison Maxwell 20-Bailey Flynn 21-Kendall Brothers 22-Taylor Moseley 23-Mallory Brothers 25-Candis Davis 30-Shelby Wright 32-Laci Joyner 33-Brooke Irwin

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(8.1 ppg) are all returning starters. Expect junior guard Tori Shockley to play a lot of minutes. Freshman guard Addy Lawson is a player to watch. “We lost a couple of key athletes last year so there are some big shoes for players to fill,” says coach Nikki McCann. “I’m excited about the group of young ladies we have right now and the goals this team has developed. The basketball Girls road is always long and filled Mustang looks with ups and downs, but if we to senior work together and support returning starters Kendall one another we should surprise some teams.” (5.3 ppg) and Mallory Brothers (8.1 ppg) for leadership this year. The twins and sophomore Bailey Flynn

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Norman Tigers Boys Coach: Matt Thornton (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-10 Roster:

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Boys After back-to-back 14-win seasons, a strong senior class looks to propel the Tigers to more victories in 2012-13. Daniel Harper is the lone true returning starter. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 6.3 points and 4.0 assists last season. Other players with limited varsity experience include seniors Jay Finley (1.2 ppg/1.6 reb), Sam Blodgett (5.7/3.9) and forward Ryan Cox. All will be asked to help in several areas. Junior forward Nate Richards, classmate John Michael Benardello and sophomore guard Cooper Clark also will see a lot of action for first-year head coach Matt Thornton. Tigers may need some time to adjust to a new system and coach but Thornton is optimistic. “We are a senior heavy team with little varsity experience,” he says. “We look to continue to move the program in the right direction. We have great size and a ton of potential.” Girls Nichole Copeland instituted her system a year ago with the Lady Tigers posting nine victories. Copeland’s rebuilding efforts continue around a trio of returning starters in Bethany Cox, and juniors Taylor Ely and Chandler Coale. Cox, a 6-0 senior forward, averaged 11.2 points and 6.0 rebounds at forward last season. Cox has been offered a scholarship by Lamar University. Ely, a 6-0 forward, is the team’s leading returning scorer at 17.4

Girls Coach: Nichole Copeland (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 9-15 Roster:

10-Chandler Coale 12-Albany Anderson 13-Lexi Seburg 15-Julia Hanks 21-Channah Cox 23-Taylor Ely 24-Bethany Cox 32-Caleigh Donague 33-Erica Mitchell

5-1 5-8 5-9 5-0 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-11

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points. The 6-0 forward presents a tough match-up problem for opponents. Coale, the daughter of Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale, averaged 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in the backcourt. Senior guard Albany Anderson and sophomore guard Channah Cox will be asked to provide bigger roles for the team this season. Assistants on Copeland’s staff include former Norman and Kansas great Sade Morris and former Mustang and ORU standout Jordan Pyle. “Our team is talented but depth is a problem,” Copeland says. “We return four kids with major varsity experience but we will rely heavily on sophomores coming off the bench. If we can stay healthy, we can challenge just about anybody we play. We are starting to gain confidence in a new system, and if we can continue to improve throughout the season, we can be very good come playoff time.”

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Norman north Timberwolves Boys Coach: Photo by Michael Mayberry Butch Roberts (11th year) 11-12 Record: 4-20 Roster:

Payton Prince 6-4 Malcolm Carter 6-1 Blake Knighton 6-1 Marcus Dickinson 6-0 Trey Waters 6-2 Quan Hogan 6-2 Garrett Verble 6-3

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Boys Three returning starters should give Norman North a solid nucleus of talent and experience to build around this season.

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Guard Blake Knighton is coming off a junior campaign in which he averaged 5.4 points. Juniors Payton Prince and Malcolm Carter will share the leadership role with Knighton. Prince, a 6-foot-4 forward, averaged 9.2 points and 6.3 rebounds last season. Carter, a 6-1 guard, averaged 6.1 points and 2.1 rebounds. Beyond this, the Timberwolves are very young. Which means sophomore forward Garrett Verble and freshmen guards Marcus Dickinson, Trey Waters and Quan Hogan should log lots of minutes. “We played four sophomores last year and could get even younger as several members of an outstanding freshman class will see varsity minutes,” 11thyear head coach Butch Roberts says. “Some of our key kids play football, so we should be a much better team late.” Girls Armed with a pair of Mid-State all-conference players, Norman North expects to improve on last year’s win total. VYPE Top 100 player Bri Kuestersteffen

Girls Coach: Jeff Blough (5th year) 11-12 Record: 13-11 Roster:

3-Paige Canty 4-Tia Williams 10-Carlee Wright 11-Bri Kuestersteffen 12-Alexis Diggs 14-Sam Landreth 20-Summer Steadman 21-Mackenzie Marquardt 22-Jessica Massie 23-Haley Woodard 25-Aspen Knight 30-Sarah Tomlinson 31-Jennifer Grizzle 32-Alexa Scott 33-Julian Mougell

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is coming off a sophomore season in which she averaged 18 points a game. Teammate Haley Woodard, another first-team all-conference player, averaged 9 points as a freshman. Joining them is Julian Mougell, who gives the Timberwolves an inside presence at 6-foot-3. She had 7.0 points and 6.0 rebounds with three blocks per game. Mackenzie Marquardt is coming off an ACL injury. Tia Williams averaged 18 points on the Norman North freshman squad. Also look for Paige Canty and Alexa Scott to contribute. “Although we are young (only one senior)we look to be muchimproved with greater depth,” says head coach Jeff Blough.

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owasso Rams Boys Coach: Mark Vancuren (1st year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 12-11 Roster:

Jaylen Lowe 6-0 Avery Culbertson 5-8 Shake Milton 6-4 Jake Burd 5-7 Eli Russell 6-4 Nick Crain 6-0 John Cole Neph 6-4 Michael Anderson 6-4

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Boys Second-year head coach Mark Vancuren welcomes back a nice blend of experience and youth as the Rams look to make a move upward in the Frontier Conference. Owasso will be anchored by a strong backcourt presence, led by senior guard Jaylen Lowe, who averaged 16.7 points per game a year ago. Guards Avery Culbertson, a senior, and Shake Milton, a sophomore, hovered around the 10.0 scoring average a year ago. Seniors Jake Burd, Eli Russell and Nick Crain will have accelerated roles this season. Look for junior forward John Cole Neph and Michael Anderson, both 6-4 forwards, to make their presence known in the frontcourt. Owasso might go through some growing pains early as Lowe, Burd and Neph will not join the squad until after the Rams finish the football season which could conceivably go into the first week of December. “We have a good core of seniors

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Girls Coach: Matt Sweeney (1st year) 11-12 Record: 11-12 Roster:

Jaylen Lowe returning who should be expected to be competitive this season,” says second-year coach Mark Vancuren. “We also have underclassmen who made very significant contributions last year that should be able to shoulder greater responsibilities within our system. We don’t have to wait very long to find out if we are going to content in our conference, or continue our middle-of-thepack mentality. Therefore, we look forward to the season and the challenges it will bring. Girls Owasso seniors Hannah Stirton, Taylor Koelsch, Raven Boyd and Savannah Waters find themselves adjusting to their third head coach in as many years. All four will be

1-Taylor Roger 3-Hannah Stirton 5-Jackie Ball 10-Taylor Koelsch 11-Dru Clark 12-Taylor O’Dell 14-Makyla Hudson 15-Raven Boyd 20-Payton Petcoff 21-Breanna Bell 22-Tessa Edwards 23-Megan Gallagher 24-Riley Vancurren 30-Tori Roberts 34-Anna Holloway 44-Savannah Waters

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called upon to make the adjustment to a new coach and system as easy as possible, all while competing in one of the top girls conferences in the state in the Frontier Conference. Koelsch, a guard, will be the central figure in the Rams’ offense. Other returning players with varsity experience include senior guards Raven Boyd and Hannah Stirton, Look for juniors Dru Clark, Makayla Hudson and Taylor O’Dell and senior Savannah Walters to have an impact as well. “We will have a fast tempo and play a lot of kids,” coach Matt Swenney says.

Ponca City Wildcats Boys Coach: Alan Hibler (6th year) 11-12 Record: 10-13 Roster:

12-Jordan Shook 6-4 14-Tyler Lee 6-2 15-Cole Hibler 5-10 21-Cole Nimmo 6-4 22-Aaron Stuemky6-2 23-Caleb Stuemky 6-2 25-Robert Nanni 6-3 31-Jake Didlake 6-2 32-Adam Nicholas 6-0 33-Austin Radka 6-2 35-Chris Rich 5-8 50-Scott Elston 5-10

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starter. The 6-4 forward scored 7.9 points per game. Look for seniors Jordan Shook and Tyler Lee to have increased roles this season as well as junior forward Caleb Steumky.

“We’re long and athletic,” sixth-year coach Alan Hibler says. “Our length will allow us to do some different things. I like that we are long and lean.” Girls

Senior returning starter Kendall Dunn will play a big role on the Lady Wildcats team this season. Not only is the 5-foot9 forward the team’s top returning scorer and rebounder (7.7 ppg/5.4 reb) but she also is the only senior on the squad. Look for junior guard Cheyenne

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Cole Nimmo Boys Second-year head coach Mark Vancuren While the Wildcats may not have a true post player, there is plenty of size on the roster with several kids 6-foot-2 or better. Cale Hibler is one of three returning starters. The 5-foot-10 point guard averaged 7.8 points last season with 83 assists. Cole Nimmo is also back. The 6-4 senior forward had 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds last season. Robert Nanni is the third returning

The 1987 championship team defeated the Union Lady Redskins, 52-30 at ORU. Stacee Bynum and Charlene Alden both scored 18 points in the finals. Coach Rehl took all five of his Ponca City teams to the state tournament winning in ’87 and finishing runnerup in ’88 and ’90. Rehl was named Coach of the Year in ’77, ’81 and ’86. The 2005 large school All-State boy’s basketball team featured 6-foot-7 Wes Badley from Ponca City High School. Badley averaged 14.4 points per game.

Girls Coach: Dwight Winburn (5th year) 11-12 Record: 7-16 Roster:

00-Cheyenne Hull G Jr. 21-Gabby Warrior G Jr. 28-Kendall Dunn F/C Sr. 24-Madison Peresko F So. 30-Tessa Wardlow C jr. 35-Leslie Wilson F So. Cheynee Pittser F Jr. Alison Allen F Jr. Jaida Arkeketa G So. Brianne Cherry G Jr. Kaylee Hail G So. Erin Kremeier G So. Jaden Hawkins G So. Blair Didlake F So. Jonica Willis So.

Hull to assist in the leadership role. Hull, a 5-5 guard, averaged 1.8 points last season. Coach Dwight Winburn is high on junior guard Brianne Cherry, who brings athleticism and speed to the game. Cherry did not play basketball her sophomore season but should make the adjustment easy all the same. Tessa Wardlow and Leslie Wilson also should see significant playing time this season. “We are young and inexperienced but very athletic,” coach Dwight Winburn says. “We are the most athletic we have been since our state tournament team in 2009. We could be a surprise team after Christmas. Brianne is one of the best athletes I have ever coached.”

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Putnam City North Panthers Boys Coach: Rick Harris (5th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 16-10 Roster:

3-Alex Clark 10-John Robert Simon 12-Logan McGill 14-Demarion Love 20-Daniel Neal 21-Derek Neal 23-T.J. Jones 24-Blake Harris 25-Michael Rowland 30-Demetrius Royal 31-Dedrian Parmer 33-Reggie Felix 34-Kennedy Sullivan

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Boys Panthers will look to seven seniors – three whom are returning starters - for leadership as they battle in the Metro Athletic Conference. John Robert Simon and T.J. Jones both return after averaging 10.0 and 12.0 points per game a year ago. Head coach Rick Harris calls Simon “the best point guard” he

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TJ Jones has coached. Alex Clark is a dynamite shooter who averaged 8.0 points per game last season and should put up lofty numbers this year. Harris calls Clark “fast and quick” who plays much bigger than his 6-foot-1 frame. At 6-foot-9, junior center Kennedy Sullivan has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for most teams on both ends of the court. Add in move-ins Demetrius Royal and twins Daniel and Derek Neal form Putnam West and the nucleus is there for the Panthers to contend for a league title. In addition, Harris says his junior class is talented and the sophomore group has the potential to be the best of all.

“I’m intrigued with him too,” Harris says of Sullivan. “He’s the specimen every coach wants on the floor. He has a ways to go in understanding effort. We will count on him in a lot of things. Right now, he’s a work in progress. He’s come a long way already. We have size and speed and

Brianna Grabow 5-10 Charlotte Mitchell 5-8 Cierra Chastain 5-8 Da’Jah Coffey 5-5 Kelsey Guidry 5-6 Michciah Tyler 5-2 Blaire Hall 5-5 Keyoni Mbroh 5-11 Sidney Carolina 5-6 Kayla Reed 5-11 Madison Detwiler 5-8 Nakylia Carter 5-5 Alexis Mbroh 5-5 London Archer 6-2 Malachi Williams 5-7 Morgan Crawford 5-7

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can match up with anybody. The only question is: Are we a team and can we capture that lightning in the bottle?” Girls

First-year head coach Brett McGee inherits a team that returns four starters and registered 16 victories last season. Guards Sidney Carolina, Nakylia Carter and Da’Jah Coffey bring a very balanced scoring attack to the backcourt. Carolina, a 5-foot-6 versatile junior, averaged 6.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.6 steals last year. Coffey, 5-5 senior, is the team’s top returning scorer after averaging 8.1 points as junior. Carter, also 5-5, is coming off a freshman season in which she scored 7.0 points and 2.2 assists.

Junior forward/guard Keyoni Mbroh is a combo player in McGee’s system who could be counted on for more production. Other players who picked up varsity experience a year ago include junior guard Blaire Hall and seniors Michciah Tyler at guard and Brianna Grabow at forward.

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Putnam City Pirates Boys Coach: A.D. Burtschi (30th year) 11-12 Record: 21-7 Roster:

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11-12 Record: 9-15 Roster:

0-Dyarius Colbert 5-8 Fr. 1-Garrell Murry 5-10 Jr. 2-Kaelin Higgins 5-7 Sr. 3-Ronnie Boyce 6-2 Sr. 4-David Bush 5-9 Sr. 5-Dexter Dean 5-5 Jr. 10-DeQuan Scott 5-8 Jr. 11-Richmarr Smith 6-2 Sr. 12-Wylie Walton 5-10 Sr. 14-Braden Hudson 5-10 Fr. 20-Bernard Gainey 6-4 Sr. 21-OrlandoGoldsmith 6-6 Sr. 25-Vincent Gonkate 6-3 Jr. 35-Adrien Loveless 5-9 So. 44-Patrick Johnson 6-5 Jr.

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Boys Armed with its top two players from a year ago, Putnam City figures to be among the top programs in Class 6A this season. The Pirates won back-toback titles in 2009 and 2010 but have been eliminated in the quarterfinals the last two years. Veteran head coach A.D. Burtschi will look to seniors Ronnie

Boyce and David Bush for leadership and offense. Each comes in averaging over 15 points a game. Other key figures include seniors Orlando Goldsmith and Richmarr Smith; and junior Dexter Dean. All saw action last season at the varsity level. Look for Gerrell Murry, Wylie Walton, Vincent Conkate and Bernard Gainey all to have expanded roles this season as well. “Theoretically we should be able to compete. Realistically, we probably over-achieved last year,” coach A.D. Burtschi says. “I just want to make sure we don’t under-achieve this year. I don’t believe in rankings until the end. I think we’re a top 10 team. I told the kids we have tried to build a stqndard. What they did last year was nothing other than establishing what we need to do. There has been mild interest among mid-majors in both Ronnie and David.“

Maleigh Colbert Sydney Keith Jamee Moore Janika Ramirez Jaslynn Boyce Kelija Burge Brittany Davis Denisha Dean Jerika Hendrickson TaiZhon McClurkin Jayden Oliver LaShabra Plunkett Shenandoah Shepherd Cheyenne Dinwiddie Kenoria Fletcher Tionna Gillispie Baylee Horton Jazmne Jefflo Ashley Johnson Kyra Johnston Erin Kraft Quicy Siimpson

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averaged 5.0 points while Plunkett averaged 7.0 points and 6.0 rebounds. At 6-foot-1, Plunkett might not seem so imposing to opponents however, she averaged 2.0 blocks per game as a sophomore. Denisha Dean, TaiZhan McClurkin and Kyra Johnston will see increased roles this season.

“We are extremely athletic and quick,” coach Pennington says. “Our defense will cause some problems this year. We will play fast and use our athleticism to our advantage.”

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Putnam City West Patriots Boys Coach: Lenny Bert (3rd year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 18-9 Roster:

3-Steven Stallings 5-Omega Harris 10-Marquis Johnson 12-Tyson Jolly 15-Jujuan Hutchins 20-Dwight Robles 21-Calan King 23-Kemarrie Carter 24-Hunter Chesnut 25-Tedres Smith 30-Latron Jolly 32-Travon Moore 33-Chris Smith 34-Ike Leggins

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Boys VYPE top 100 point guard Omega Harris is drawing a lot of attention. Already, Harris reportedly has offers from some D-1 programs, including the University of Oklahoma. A solid ball handler, Harris is coming off a sophomore season in which he averaged 13.0 points per game. Look for

that average to jump even more this year. Seniors Caylan King and Latron Jolly will anchor the team’s frontcourt play at the forward positions. King brings good size at 5-foot-6 which should make for a nice target for Harris. King averaged 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds last season. The 6-4 Jolly enters his final high school season after scoring 6.0 points and 4.0 rebounds last season. Expect sophomores Tyson Jolly, Kemarrie Carter, Dwight Robles and Steven Stallings to see a lot of playing time. “We plan to defend at a high pressure rate,” says coach Bert. “We will push the tempo at a fast, but under control level, to utilize our team speed and shooting ability. We have three experienced players and four sophomores that will contribute with their ball handling ability and good defense.” Girls

First-year head coach Brett McGee The Lady Patriots may well have to rely on defense early in the season until proven scorers step up. Putnam City West returns a pair of starters in guards Desja Graham and Ciera Roberts. Graham, a 5-foot-7 senior, is the team’s leading scorer back from last year where she averaged 5.1 points per game.

Girls Coach: Daniel Cunningham (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-17 Sophomore post player Gabrielle Johnson will asked to take on a bigger offensive load this season. The 6-1 Johnson scored averaged 2.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game a year ago. The rebuilding process for secondyear head coach Daniel Cunningham continues. The Lady Patriots showed promise a year ago, going from one victory in 2010-11 to six last season. “We’re young,” Cunningham said. “Defense will be the driving core as this team finds its offensive identity.”

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Sapulpa Chieftains Boys Sapulpa is coming off its first winning season and playoff win in 13 years, says head coach James Womack. Sam Johnson returns to action this season after missing playing time a year ago. The 6-foot-4 junior forward averaged a doubledouble as a sophomore with 10.0 points and 10.0 rebounds a game. Senior guards DeShawn Zachary and Larry Marshall bring stability to the backcourt. The 6-3 Zachary and the 6-0 Marshall each averaged 10 points a game last season. “We will need to look to build off of last year’s success,” says fifthyear coach James Womack. “We return most of our team from a year ago and we should be bigger and stronger. Staying healthy and injuryfree will be essential. Depth in the front court could be a problem, but the return of Sam. Our backcourt will be as solid as it has ever been. This is a very tight group of guys and they will have to lean on each other if they are to be successful in one of the toughest conferences in the state.” Girls There’s plenty of reason for optimism for eighth-year head coach Darlean Calip. The Lady Chieftains are coming off a lateseason surge that had them in the state tournament a year ago. Senior guards April Glisson and

Girls Coach: Darlean Calip (8th year) 11-12 Record: 20-7 Roster:

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Abby Hoover bring stability and confidence to the backcourt play. Sophomore forward Keysha Streater and freshman guard Brice Calip are young but have talent to compete in a brutal conference. Look for Sade Benjamin and Andrea Kerchee to help in a leadership capacity. Freshman guard Isabella Bacon could be a rising star. “We have all the ingredients to have a special season,” Calip says. “Now it’s a matter of continuing to develop team chemistry. Our players are known for their hard play and we will continue that tradition. We finished strong last season and we want to build on that this season. We were young last season and we’re still young, but we gain athleticism, depth and speed. As the season progresses I believe we will be ready at the right time.”

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leadership this season as the Sandites expect improvement from a three-win team a year ago. The three-guard lineup will be the staple of the Sandites offense. Dalton Leslie and Ashton Palmer bring length to the guard position. Each is 6-foot-2 and averaged 8.0 points per game a year ago. Also returning to the backcourt is Jordan Ashlock, a 5-8 senior, who scored 5.0 points per game last season. Look for 6-4 junior forward Josh Lattie to have an impact in the frontcourt. Beyond these four, Sand Springs will have to develop some depth with younger players. “Youth and speed will be an advantage we will have to use every game in a brutal conference (Frontier),” ninthyear head coach Mike Bynum said. “Our younger players will have to come around quickly. Team looks to peak in February.” Girls First-year Lady Sandites coach Dustin Morrow and Sand Springs face a rebuilding year in a tough conference (Frontier). Sand Springs won just one game a year ago and will rely heavily on youth as it tries to rebuild. Sophomore guard Morgan Pennington is the team’s leading returning scorer

Girls Coach: Dustin Morrow (1st year) 11-12 Record: 1-22 Roster:

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after averaging 9.0 points last season. Junior Monica Foster and senior Krissy Crow also return to the backcourt where they scored at a 6.0 and 3.0 clip, respectively. “We are learning a new system and a new mindset,” Morrow says. “Coming off such a poor season a year ago, the girls are anxious to get to work and improve in every area. Look for Morgan and Monica to step up and become leaders. Our goal is to improve and be competitive.”

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Southmoore Sabercats Boys Coach: Wes Brown (5th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 7-16 Roster:

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Boys Rebuilding continues for fifth-year coach Wes Brown. The Sabercats return just three seniors but a strong junior contingent should result in more victories this season. Logan Smith, a 6-foot-2 forward, and Brayden Powell, a 6-6 junior, complement one another in the frontcourt. Junior guards Preston Smith (6.6 ppg) and Conner Goforth (4.9 ppg) will anchor the backcourt play. Southmoore will look to juniors Darius Hodge and Dominique Caster to help at the forward spot. Senior Jon Arvin will

spell Smith and Goforth at the guard spots.

“We are still fairly young,” Brown says. “Our juniors should be improved and we have some talented sophomores to add to the mix.” Girls

Team made strides a year ago, posting five more victories than the 2010-11 season and look to continue that trend with all five returning starters back this year. Look for the Lady Sabercats to run a threeguard system with seniors Kayla Tucker and Kyra Gilbert leading the charge. Sophomore Kyeria Hannah picked up valuable experience as a freshman a year ago. The frontcourt is led by senior Bailey Olsen and sophomore Serithia Hawkins. The supporting cast include junior guard Cydni Campbell, junior center Deasha Page and freshman guard Jamia Sheppard.

“With five players with starting experience and the bulk of scoring returning from last year’s team, we should be in the mix for the Mid-State Conference championship and state tourney berth,”

Girls Coach: Britney Kannady-Sayes (1st year) 11-12 Record: 12-13 Roster:

5-Ashley Worsham 10-Sarah Starwalt 15-Kyra Gilbert 20-Monica Covarrubias 21-Bailey Olsen 21-Kayla Tucker 22-Cydni Campbell 23-Serithia Hawkins 24-Kyeria Hannah 35-Lydia Caldwell 50-Deasha Page 55-Jemia Sheppard

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Boys Coach: Michael Davis (14th year) 11-12 Record: 17-9 Roster:

Rico Thompson Caleb Watkins Carson Teel Jake Green Jordan Brown Jared Dickey Brett Budke

Carl Treat (6th year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

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Boys The Pioneers return three starters as they look to build off last year’s momentum. Rico Thompson averaged nearly 10 points a game last season. The 6-foot guard also logged 65 assists and 38 rebounds. Joining him in the backcourt is Caleb Watkins (2.7 ppg, 3.6 reb), a 5-7 senior and 5-6 junior Carson Teel (3.3 ppg). Juniors Jared Dickely and Brett Budke will be counted

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on this season while freshmen Jake Green and Jordan Brown are expected to see action as well. Finding replacement for some key missing pieces (Tyler Holcomb moved and Jon Littell is concentrating on baseball) is paramount for the Pioneers. Freshmen Jake Green and Jordan Brown could be pressed into duty early.

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Stillwater Pioneers - Con’t Girls Austyn Iven is one of four returning senior starters for the Lady Pioneers. Iven, a 5-foot-6 guard, is the leading returning starter from last year with a 9.8 average. She also logged 55 assists and 52 steals. Joining her in the backcourt will be Blake Bulard and Callie Atkins, who

averaged 4.4 and 3.2 points each. jenny Scarbrough is the lone returning starter in the frontcourt, where she scored 2.6 points a game. Other players to watch include freshman guard Dylan Fix and junior guards Becca Worthy and kayla Klaus. “This team should be very competitive this season,” says

head coach Carl Treat. “With four returning starters, an experience nucleus is there to lead the team to several wins and a deep playoff run. We will have balanced scoring and depth to attack teams in many ways.”

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Union Redskins Boys Coach: Rudy Garcia: (18th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 29-0 Roster:

0-Lorenzo Thomas 1-Channon Hill 2-Jess Vanlandingham 3-Bain Wannemacher 5-Josh Davis 11-Alex Barton 15-Sam Blankenship 22-Shawn Olden 23-Nick Hudson 25-Abel Rodriguez 32-Ryan Pedam 40-Josh Palmer 42-Jeff Mead 45-Carson Meier 52-Ben Kramer

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Boys Defending Class 6A and Tournament of Champions Union faces a rebuilding year under veteran coach Rudy Garcia. The Redskins, which finished the year 29-0, graduated all five starters. In fact, only two players have any varsity experience. Juniors Carson Meier and Jeff Mead will be called upon to lead a young, inexperienced squad. The 6-foot7 forwards bring size to the Redskins’ front court. For Union to be a force in the low post, each will have to improve on their numbers from a year ago.

Girls Coach: Jim Stacy (17th year) 11-12 Record: 17-11 Roster:

I’Mani Davis Brittany Hill Esther Udoumoh Regan Burgess Olivia Pendley Kensley Fox

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Meier averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds and Mead averaged 4.4 points and 1.5 rebounds. The supporting cast includes senior forward Josh Palmer and juniors Bain Wannemacher, Josh Davis, Shawn Olden and Alex Barton at the guard position. Several young players will have a chance to make their mark on the program, including Josh Palmer. Garcia said they lack experience at the varsity level but he expects all five to contribute significantly. At 6-2 each, Olden Davis are lockdown defenders because of their length, Garcia notes. “These guys haven’t been battletested at this level,” the Union coach says. “They’ve all played together and had a great summer. Early on, there might be some growing pains but as we go, I feel like we have a chance to be in the mix in 6A. They can score, they have to learn to defend. We’ve

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an added advantage to play at the Mabee Center since the state tournament is there.“ Girls Outlook: Two-time VYPE Top 100 forward I’Mani Davis will lead a defensive-minded Lady Redskins squad in 2012-13. Davis is coming off a junior season in

which she averaged 12.4 points and 6.8 rebounds. Also back for coach Jim Stacy is senior guard Brittany Hill. The 5-4 guard scored 7.8 points a game last season. Stacy has a solid junior class to build upon now and in the future with forwards Esther Udoumoh, Regan Burgess, Olivia Pendley and Kensley Fox. All four saw playing time as sophomores and will be counted on heavily this season to compliment Davis and Hill.

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Westmoore Jaguars Girls Coach: Andrea Guziec (5th year) 11-12 Record: 10-14

Boys Coach: Scott Hodges (4th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 14-10 Roster:

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Boys Jaguars return a pair of doubledigit scorers from a year ago in senior guard Trey Ayala and junior forward Tripp Fuller. Ayala averaged 12.7 points followed closely by Fuller, who averaged 11.6 points. Also back and healthy is senior Dillion Thompson. The 6-1 guard could be the team’s top overall

Tripp Fuller offensive player, according to the coach. Look for seniors Calvin Johnson and Cortland Burler to have expanded roles this season. “Team defense and rebounding will be a huge factor in our success,” says fourth-year coach Scott Hodges. “Calvin and Cortland will need to step up after being role players the past few years. We will also need to develop depth and production from our bench throughout the season. We are excited for this season and feel we have the potential to win a lot of games.” Girls

Although the Lady Jaguars do not return any starters, optimism is high in the Westmoore camp. Fifth-year coach Andrea Guziec is looking to senior guard Alex Scott and junior forward Victoria Lay for leadership. Freshmen Kaci Richardson and Sydney Chastain have already drawn the eye of the coaching staff and should log key minutes on the varsity this year. “We will be very young but talented,” says Guziec. “It will take some time for adjustments but we will be competitive.”

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Yukon Millers points last season whil the 5-10 Somerville chipped in 7.3 points per game. Patrick Arndt and Tucker Doyle also gained valuable varsity experience. Each will be called upon for expanded roles this season if the Millers are to improve. Look for senior Tanner Deckard to provide leadership and sophomores Seth Eidson and Wade Thomas to gain playing time as the season progresses. The good news for Nigro is if Yukon can taste a little success this year, better things are to follow with a young roster. “Our biggest challenge is competing against taller teams,” Nigro said. “We don’t have anyone taller than 6-3.” Girls

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Eric Sailer takes over following the exit of coach Kelly Clarke last season. Sailer inherits an eight-win team that returns a trio of seniors in Abby Boyd, Taylor Killman and Brooke McArthur, each of whom will be called upon for leadership and scoring this season. All three guards have size in the backcourt. Junior Audrey Hayes is a combo small forward/shooting guard player to add to the mix. Young players Sailer is excited to see in varsity action include juniors Chelsea Exum and Kaylee Gault and sophomores Ashley

Girls Coach: Eric Sailer (1st year) 11-12 Record: 8-17 Roster:

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Collier and Sarah Wilson. The youngsters will get their baptism under fire in the Metro Conference.

“We have to continue to mature and grow together as a team,” Sailer said. “With our new style of play and up and coming young players, we are hoping to be competitive in one of the toughest conferences in the state.”

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1 Del City 416 2 Thomas Edison 403 3 Carl Albert 369 4 Memorial (Tulsa) 366 5 Bishop McGuinness 365 6 East Central 361 7 Coweta 299 8 Macarthur 274 9 Guthrie 261 10 Capitol Hill 245 11 Deer Creek 210 12 Ardmore 202 13 El Reno 199 14 Piedmont 196 15 Bishop Kelley 192 16 Southeast 126 17 Shawnee 123 18 Western Heights 114 19 Duncan 89 20 Chickasha 71

1 East Central 338 2 Deer Creek 319 3 Carl Albert 306 4 Shawnee 292 5 Bishop McGuinness 255 6 Del City 245 7 Piedmont 221 8 Bishop Kelley 217 9 Tahlequah 208 10 McAlester 172 11 Memorial (Tulsa) 153 12 Grove 138 13 Macarthur 111 14 Durant 103 15 El Reno 60 16 Duncan 56 17 Altus 51 17 Skiatook 51 19 Chickasha 50 20 Claremore 49

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DEMARI EDWARDS (5-10) MEMORIAL CHARGERS Junior-Point Guard Demari is the total player, giving 100% on both ends of the floor.

GIOYA CARTER (5-8) CARL ALBERT TITANS Senior-Shooting Guard Gioya is headed to OU, but first she wants that gold ball to reside at Carl Albert.

ADRION WILLIAMS (6-5) PIEDMONT WILDCATS Senior-Shooting Guard A big shooting guard, Adrion is tough to defend when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on his game.

LAUREN BROWN (5-11) NOBLE BEARS Senior-Post/Guard Smart and efficient, Lauren can play defense, go to the floor or pop jumpers all night.

KEVIN CAUDILL (6-4) DEER CREEK ANTLERS Senior-Combo Guard Kevin is a hybrid guard who plays inside and out. Look for a big year from the senior.

WHITNEY JONES (5-9) DEER CREEK ANTLERS Junior-Forward The type of player coaches love to have on their rosters.

NICCO MEADOWS (6-3) CAPITOL HILL REDSKINS Senior-Guard Fast with the ball and even faster on defense. Nicco is tough to handle even for the great guards. ZACH NORRIS (6-4) COWETA TIGERS Senior-Combo Guard Tough and nasty inside, Zach can shoot or bang, just pick your poison. Norris signed with Oklahoma Christian.

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BRIA PITTS (5-10) EAST CENTRAL CARDINALS Senior-Guard/Forward The Arkansas signee is one of the best to ever wear the black and red. Bria is motivated to do something special this year. SHELBIE KIRBY (5-5) COLLINSVILLE CARDINALS Senior-Point Guard Quick and tough to stop, Shelbie can handle the rock with the best of them.

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CAMERON PETERS (6-4) PIEDMONT WILDCATS Junior-Small Forward Could be considered a first-teamer, Cameron is long and quick and a solid shooter.

ARIEL WILLIAMS (5-7) EAST CENTRAL CARDINALS Senior-Guard Ariel is tired of being No.2, look for the guard to step things up this season.

DARIUS GRAHAM (6-1) LAWTON MAC HIGHLANDERS Senior-Guard/Forward A long line of great Lawton Mac players, Darius may be the best.

SIERRA HAMILTON (6-0) CHICKSHA CHICKS Senior-Post Sierra is a game changer for the Lady Chicks.

STANVON TAYLOR (6-0) EAST CENTRAL CARDINALS Senior-Guard Athletic is how most describe Stanvon, we just say stud.

KALEISHA JOHNSON (5-10) MCALESTER BUFFALOES Senior-Guard/Forward Kaleisha makes the Lady Buffs contenders, look for effort and desire from this senior.

AUSTIN MORRIS (5-10) BISHOP KELLEY COMETS Senior-Guard Salty player who makes great decisions on the floor. A leader on the floor.

DONNA COLLINS (5-5) DEL CITY EAGLES Senior-Guard A great guard for Del City, is working hard to put them back in the tournament.

JOSHUA THOMPSON (6-7) CAPITOL HILL REDSKINS Senior-Post Underrated as a post player, Joshua will prove a lot of people wrong this season.

ABBY SMITH (6-0) BISHOP MCGUINNESS IRISH Senior-Post Abby is a solid post player who is looking to help McGuinness basketball win a gold ball.

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Altus Bulldogs Boys Coach: Ricky Bull (9th year) 11-12 Record: 3-20 Roster: Photo by Michael Mayberry

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Boys Bulldogs look to put last year’s injury riddled team in the rear view mirror. Returning starters include senior

guards Kasen Warren, Imashay Shivers and junior forward Malik Knight. Warren brings back a 13.1 scoring average, tops among returnees. The 6-footer also averaged 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals. The 5-11 Shivers scored 5.6 points and 2.4 rebounds last year while Knight had 2.9 points and 3.6 rebounds last season. Seniors Landon Ybarra, Montel Vidot and Nico Maldonado all have varsity experience and should play expanded roles this season. Senior guard Diquon Woodhouse sat out his junior year due to injury but looks to be full speed this season. Sophomore guard Kalyn Knight will be a player to watch as he matures.

“We suffered through a tough injuryplagued season in 2011-12,” says ninth-year head coach Ricky Bull. “We are a senior-laden ten that returns lots of experience and are determined to get back on the winning track.” Girls

Coach David Prickett faces a rebuilding year after losing all five starters from a team that reached the state tournament

a year ago. Look for seniors Tisay Woodhouse, Itiyah Knight and Dashauna Jackson to utilize the experience they received playing varsity to benefit them this season. All three will also be relied on heavily for their leadership qualities. Woodhouse and Knight are a pair of 5-foot-8 forwards for coach Prickett to build around while Jackson, a 5-5 guard, will likely handle the majority of ball-handling chores this season.

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“We have several juniors and sophomores who will be competing for playing time this year,” Prickett says.

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Ardmore Tigers Boys Coach: Mark Wilson (11th year) 11-12 Record: 15-12 Girls Coach: Kevin Kelly (1st year) 11-12 Record: 1-23 Roster:

Patrice Bennett Trelynn Cohee Destinee Howell Mychela Taylor Christen Smith Kerra Day Zoe Booker Kyla Stapleton

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Boys Veteran coach Mark Wilson faces a tough task in matching last year’s 15-game win total with no returning starters and only one player with any substantial varsity experience. Replacing one of the state’s top players from a year ago, Nino Jackson,

will be no easy task either. In fact, the only player Wilson has that logged any significant minutes is senior guard Dre Johnson (5-11) averaged 6.2 points per game last season. A top prospect for the Tigers is junior Carter Swanson, who at 6-foot-3 gives Ardmore a nice presence in the frontcourt. Also look for 6-1 sophomore guard Anthony Willis to contribute a bunch this season.

“We are the least amount of returning experience at Ardmore in decades with junior and senior classes being very small in numbers and thin in talent,” Wilson says. “Sophomores will be counted on for heavy contributions. If younger players mature and improve the future is bright.” Girls

First-year coach Kevin Kelly faces a tall task in bringing a former state tournament team back from a onewin season a year ago. Kelly takes over the Ardmore program after leading Blanchard to a 72-35 record in four years. Compounding the problem is Kelly has already lost the lone returning starter from a year ago, sophomore Faithlynn

Piggee, to a season-ending car accident. Kelly is no stranger to rebuilding programs. His first season at Blanchard, the team was 11-15. It was his only losing season at the school. The Lady Tigers will be a guard-driven team which should help cut down on turnovers as they learn a new system and coach. Players to keep an eye on include senior guards Patrice Bennett, Trelynn Cohee and Destinee Howell. Bennett, a move-in from Plano, Texas, is drawing interest from college programs. While this year may be a tough learning experience with so many young players, look for the foundation to be built for the future teams. “With a whole new team and coach this year is a new start for a once dominate program,” Kelly says. “Only one starter from last year and she has already suffered a season-ending injury. With a new cast of girls and a new coach the Lady Tigers will be young and inexperienced. We will rely on aggressive defense and good guard play on offense to have success.”

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Bishop McGuinness Fighting Irish Boys Coach: Tondrell Durham (16th year) 11-12 Record: 24-5 Girls Coach: Shawn Clark (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 21-7 Roster:

12-Gabby Grubb 13-Allie Marino 14-Logan Lawton 15-Torie Shanbour 20-Aspen Weber 22-Ashli Brown 24-Maddie Andrews 34-Allison Frey 40-Abbey Smith 42-Hattie Msuya

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Boys Coming off a state championship in 201112, the Irish will have some key spots to fill if they are to defend their title. Senior David Love is the team’s only returning starter. The 6-foot-4 forward averaged

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3.1 points and 3.2 rebounds for the Irish a year ago. Joining Love in the frontcourt is 6-foot-8 sophomore Will Lienhard, a nice presence for coach Tondrell Durham. Guards Luis Lopez and Stephen Amalong contributed as role players a year ago and will be counted on for more expanded roles this season. Lopez, a 5-11 guard, averaged 1.6 points a game.

“This will be a very young McGuinness team,” says head coach Tondrell Durham.

“We will be led by post player David Love and sophomore Will Lienhard. The Irish will be competitive and we are looking forward to defending our 5A championship.” Girls

In his 12 season overall at OC McGuinness, Shawn Clark begins his second as the Lady Irish head coach. After compiling a 21-win season a year ago and reaching the Class 5A state playoffs before bowing out to Carl Albert in overtime, Clark faces a true rebuilding year. It’s not as if Clark doesn’t have a foundation, he does in seniors Allison Frey and Abbey Smith, who will shoulder much of the leadership for the squad. A big sophomore class will be pressed into duty early as Clark ignites the rebuilding process.

“The early assessment of this team Is that we will have to be extremely competitive and fundamentally sound to overcome our youth and lack of varsity experience,” Clark says. “Hopefully as the season progresses and with improved confidence and maturity as basketball players, we hope to make a deep run into the playoffs.”

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Bishop Kelley Comets Boys Coach: Danny Limes (20th year) 11-12 Record: 15-9 Roster:

Austin Morris Matt Craig Josh Limes Daniel Smith Brennen Adams J.D. Limes Chase Irwin Ryan Martin Tate Adams Max Simpson Sam Litzinger Kevin Pynn

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Girls Coach: Jade Allison (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 14-13 Roster:

Madi Schulz 5-6 Seana Stoia 5-11 Haley Stephens 5-6 Darienne Chapman 5-6 Claire Collins 5-5 Ashlyn McCorkle 5-11

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Boys Following the graduation of five seniors, Bishop Kelley faces a rebuilding year this season. There is talent beginning with returning starters Austin Morris and Matt Craig. Morris, a 5-foot10 guard won’t be available until after the football playoffs. Craig is a 6-3 junior forward who will shoulder much of the leadership until Morris joins the team. Senior Brennan Adams is a good outside shooter. The Comets are blessed with a strong junior and sophomore contingent that combined to lose just two games each during their respective freshman campaigns. Head coach Danny Limes will have sons Josh and J.D. on the roster as well. Josh, a 5-11 sophomore guard, has been tabbed as one of the starters. Junior guard Daniel Smith is another good young player for the Comets.

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“We are young but we will have depth,” says veteran coach Danny Limes. “We will be exciting to watch. My junior class and my sophomore classes are really talented. Also, we have a good group of freshmen.” Girls The Lady Comets are a senior-dominated and guard-driven team. They return proven scorers in Seana Stoia and Haley Stephens. Stoia, a 5-foot-11 forward averaged 10.3 while 5-6 guard Stephens chipped in 10.1 points per game off a team that won 14 games a year ago. Senior guard Madi Schulz will likely handle the point guard duties. She is coming off a junior year in which she scored 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and logged 2.3 assists. Look for Darienne Chapman, Claire Collins and Ashlyn McCorkle to have expanded roles this season after earning playing time a year ago. “We return a lot experience this year,” says thirdyear coach Jade Allison. “If we gel at the right time, we could have a spectacular season.”

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Capitol Hill Redskins Boys Coach: Donnie Tuley (33rd year) 11-12 Record: 17-8 Roster: Photo by Michael Mayberry

Josh Thompson Nico Meadows Aaron Brown Darian Tucker Garrett Stipes Marcus Williams Ryan Cooper

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Boys Redskins are coming off a 19-win season and return VYPE Top 100 guard Nico Meadows. The 6-foot-2 senior is considered one of the top point guards in the state. He is coming off a junior season in which he averaged 16 points, five rebounds and three assists per

game. Also back is Josh Thompson, a 6-foot-6 center, who averaged 14 points and seven rebounds. Joining Thompson in the frontcourt is forward Aaron Brown, a 6-2 senior, averaging 10 points and six rebounds. Rounding out the returning starters is Darian Tucker (4.0 ppg/ 3.0 assists). Look for senior Garrett Stipes and juniors Marcus Williams and Ryan Cooper to contribute off the bench. A state tournament berth is on the radar for the Redskins, who came up short of that goal a year ago. Girls

Third-year coach Emmanuel Sosanya looks to seniors Starsha Jones and Leyda Diaz to bridge the gap with a mostly freshman roster as Capitol Hill continues to build toward the future. Diaz, a 5-foot-6 guard, averaged eight points a game and Jones, a 5-9 forward chipped in six points per game.

Girls Coach: Emmanuel Sosanya (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 5-9 Sophomore Chelsiah Bortey is the top leading scorer back after the 6-foot center averaged 10 points and eight rebounds.

“For the first time in a long time we have a true freshmen team and if they stay together with a couple of extra parts, they could be very promising by their junior and senior years,” says Sosanya. “We are still in the building phases of our girls program and if they continue to buy into the program and show more commitment to their development throughout the season we could build on a much stronger unit for next year.” NOVEMBER 2012

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Carl Albert Titans Boys Coach: Jay Price (10th year) 11-12 Record: 23-5 Girls Coach: Tim Price (9th year) 11-12 Record: 22-6 Boys Do the Titans have another state tournament run to look forward to this season? Carl Albert reached the Class 5A state semifinals where they lost to eventual champion OC McGuinness 64-48 last season. Returning starters to build around this year for the Titans include senior guards Javeion Gray and Jared Price. Gray, 6-foot-1, averaged 8.8 points and 2.7 rebounds while the 6-foot Price chipped in 7.4 points and 2.0 rebounds last year. Senior guard Malik Barnett will have a more expanded role this season. He contributed 5.3 points and 1.5 rebounds last year. Look for 6-2 sophomore combo player Tray Sanders to contribute significantly as well.

“While we only have two returning starters, we have a great group of returning players that played significant roles in our season last year,” says coach Price. “We are looking to get those guys more playing time and experience and hopefully put ourselves in a position to make another playoff run. Seniors Javeion Gray and Jared Price will be the anchors of our team and will have several good players supporting them. We are looking forward to a great season.”

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Girls Carl Albert has one of the true ‘titans’ of the game in senior guard Gioya Carter. The 5-foot-9 Carter, who signed in the early recruiting period with the University of Oklahoma, is a two-time VYPE Top 100 player. She led the Lady Titans to the Class 5A state semifinals before losing to state champion Shawnee. Carter is coming off a junior campaign in which she averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals a game. She is joined in the backcourt by classmate Brianna Duchane. The 5-foot-6 Duchane contributed 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals last season. Look for junior guards Jordan Gilbert and Jazmine Anglin to play expanded roles this year. “This team will have some potential to be good In the long run,” coach Tim Price says. “But, we have three starters that we are replacing so we are inexperienced

at some positions. We are led by Carte, one of the most explosive players in the state of Oklahoma. We’ve made the state tournament eight consecutive years and sending the streak to nine is going to be a great challenge because of all of the other talented teams in Class 5A.”

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Chickasha Fighting Chicks Boys Coach: Bryan Merrit (5th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 11-12 Roster:

E.J. Golightly 6-1 Joey Sylvester 6-4 Dakota Goombi 6-2 Montana Stonecalf 6-0 Datius Dufur 6-4 Levi Kell 6-2 T.J. Filer 6-3

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Girls Coach: Christy Edelen (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 7-17 Roster:

Sierra Hamilton 6-0 Alex Stewart 5-8 Kieley Clift 5-4 Dominique Golightly 5-9 Maddy Irving 5-9 Taylor Sylvester 6-2

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Boys Chickasha’s success this season could hinge on the play of senior three-year starters E.J. Golightly and Joey Sylvester. Golightly, a 6-foot-1 point guard, averaged 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds on last year’s

11-win season. Sylvester, at 6-4, provides a nice target in the low post. He is coming off a junior year in which he recorded 12.0 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest. Another returning starter is 6-2 forward Dakota Goombi (5.6 ppg/2.0 reb). Other players expected in the mix include senior Datius Dufur, juniors Montana Stonecalf and T.J. Filer and sophomore Levi Kell. Depth could be an issue for the Fightin’ Chicks, who compete in the Suburban Conference, says head coach Bryan Merritt. “We’re not very deep but if we keep everybody we should be better than last year,” coach Merritt says. “The kids have good attitudes. This is probably our longest and deepest team I’ve had in five years here. Girls

Three returning starters are back as thirdyear coach Christy Edelen’s team looks to continue Chickasha’s rebuilding efforts. Headlining the returnees is senior Sierra Hamilton. The 6-foot forward turned in a solid performance last year, averaging 8.8 points and 8.5 rebounds. She will likely be the feature frontcourt scorer for the Lady Chicks this season. Junior guards Alex Stewart and Kieley Clift will operate the offense. Clift is coming off a sophomore

year in which she averaged 6.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals. The 5-8 Stewart chipped in 5.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.8 steals. Junior forward Maddy Irving should see a lot of playing time. Freshmen Dominique Golightly and Taylor Sulvester, at 5-9 and 6-2, respectively bring nice height to the program but will need time to adjust to the speed of the varsity game. Playing in the Suburban Conference should prepare the Lady Chicks for playoffs. “We are excited about our upcoming season,” Edelen says. “We face another difficult schedule again this year. We are looking for our returning players and young players to provide a spark and lead us on the way to a successful season.”

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Claremore Zebras Boys Coach: Tommy (2nd year) Photo byNolan Michael Mayberry 11-12 Record: 6-18 Roster:

Truman Burrage Hunter Garroutte Caleb Webster Grady Caton Derrick Reliford Randy Williams Nathaniel Garwick Caleb McCaughn Dylan Landers Brett Russell Angel Fulgencio

Daniel Lauer Reid Joyner Darrius Murphy Dontre Murphy Spencer Walden Tate Casey Evan Zumstein Logan Potts Anthony Fryar Nathan Hammack Dujuan Harris Hutch Helbig

Girls Coach: Stephanie Shaw (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-12 Boys Claremore will continue its rebuilding effort under secondyear coach Tommy Nolan. With Nolan’s system in place, the Zebras could make a significant move in the brutal Metro Lakes Conference. Forward Angel Fulgencio is the only returning starter for Nolan. The 6-2 junior recorded 5.0 points and 5.0 reobunds as a sophomore. Combo player Brett Russell returns for his senior season after averaged 7.0 points and 2.0 rebounds off the bench last year. Junior guard/forward Caleb Webster also picked up valuable playing time a year ago and should be in a position to contribute significantly this year. Girls Claremore begins a new era in girls basketball with firstyear coach Stephanie Shaw, who replaces a legend in Mark Campbell. It could take Claremore players a while to adjust to a new style of play and coach. Headlining the roster are

juniors Kaleigh Cox and Anna McGuire. While both started, neither was asked to score a lot a year ago. Cox, a 5-5 guard, brings a 2.7 average into the season while McGuire, a 5-7 forward, scored 1.9 points per game a year ago. Beyond this, the Lady Zebras have little in the way of varsity playing experience, meaning this truly could be a rebuilding year for the first-year coach. Look for Claremore to gain valuable experience in the Metro Lakes Conference. Whether it is enough to propel the Lady Zebras into a playoff run, remains to be seen. The Lady Zebras will look to find a more balanced offense, first-year coach Stephanie Shaw says. “We lost 75 percent of our offense and last year’s MVP to graduation,” says Shaw. “We will rely heavily on our upper classmen to learn a completely new system and style of play.”

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Collinsville Cardinals Boys Coach: Ron Anderson (1st year) 11-12 Record: 2-23 Roster:

Derek Iannapollo 5-10 Zane McElroy 6-2 T.J. Johnson 6-2 Kendall Curtis 6-1 Kanyon Cole 6-1 Nate Johnson 5-10 Layne Hinebaugh Brandon Lowe 5-6 Shawn Koscheski 5-10

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Girls Coach: Kelly Clarke (1st year) 11-12 Record: 9-15 Roster:

2-Sawyer Salisbury 5-Shelbie Kirby 10-Caroline Sallee 11-Haylie Kirby 12-Shannon Driggers 13-Samantha Smith 14-Kelsey Clarke 22-Kyrston Wheeler 21-Dakota Jefferson 33-Madie Vaughn

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Boys Depth and experience are the keys to After winning just two games a year ago, the Cardinals look to a new coach and system this season. First-year head coach Ron Anderson does have plenty of experience back as all five starters return. Leading the charge are 6-foot-2 junior forwards T.J. Johnson and Zane McElroy. Johnson proved to be the workhorse, averaging a double-

double with 14.0 points and 10.0 rebounds. McElroy contributed 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds. Anderson will make them the focal point in the offense. The rest of the returning starters – Derek Iannapollo, Kendall Curtis and Kanyon Cole - all boast 8.0 scoring averages from a year ago. Seniors Nate Johnson and Layne Hinebaugh will take on bigger roles, particularly in leadership. Sophomore Shawn Koscheski and freshman Brandon Lowe should also log quality playing time. “We look for improvement this year,” Anderson says. “I expect great leadership out of our seniors – Derek, Nate, Kendall and Layne. Also, look for juniors Kanyon, T.J. and Zane to have an immediate impact.” Girls Collinsville will look to veteran skipper Kelly Clarke to rebuild its girls basketball program. Clarke is known for revitalizing program. He has a dandy to build around in VYPE Top 100 guard Shelbie Kirby. leads a group of players looking to improve on last year’s ninewin season. Kirby, 5-foot-4, scored 19.2 points per game to lead the lady Cardinals in scoring last year. An outstanding athlete, Shelbie Kirby won

the state cross country meet as a freshman. Opponents may think they are seeing double as Shelbie’s twin, Haylie, will start in the backcourt as well. Haylie is a nice compliment to Shelbie, averaging 8.0 points last season. Kyrston Wheeler sat out her junior year. As a sophomore, she was the team’s leading rebounder and second on the team in scoring. She enters her senior year with 90 career blocked shots. Kelsey Clarke, daughter of the coach, was a sophomore starter for her dad at Yukon. Expectations will be high as many of these girls have mothers who starred in basketball at Collinsville. “Key for us is staying healthy and making a smooth transition to a new style of play,” says coach Clarke. “We are very an athletic and versatile squad that needs to mesh to have early success. We don’t have a great deal of size but we make up for it with a fierce competitive nature.”

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Coweta Tigers Boys Coach: Scott Norris (8th year) 11-12 Record: 20-8 Roster:

3-Hayden Sparks 10-Tanner Kennon 12-Hayden Holmes 15-Scotty Grant 20-Ke’Landus Culton 21-Cagney Roberson 22-Ty Gunter 30-Connor Cunningham 32-Zach Norris 33-Caleb Norris 35-Jake Ross 44-Kent Graham 45-Austin Swboni

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Girls Coach: Ron Ward (1st year) 11-12 Record: 8-16 Roster:

10-Tracie Sweetin 5-4 11-Courtney Haas 5-7 12-Saqvannah Gonzales 5-6 13-Kassidy Smith 5-6 15-Lydia Back 5-5 21-Kaitlyn Norton 5-8 22-Morgan Lee 5-7 23-Haley Brewster 5-7 24-Laney Erwin 5-6 25-Miranda Elliott 5-7 33-Makinze Kannady 5-9 35-Lauren Lee 5-7 40-Montana Hummingbird 5-9 30-Madison Whiteley 5-6 31-Bailey Norton 5-6 45-Kacee Kelley 5-10 Madison Vaughan 5-9 Lauren Gaither 5-6 Constance Goree 5-5

Hayden Holmes and junior post Kent Graham to play significant minutes. Jake Ross, a 6-5 freshman post, is a young player to watch.

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Armed with a trio of double-digit scorers, Coweta looks to build on last year’s success with its eye on a state tournament berth this year. Zach Norris, a VYPE Top 100 point guard, returns to run the offense for his father, coach Scott Norris. Norris (6-foot-4) and shooting guard Ty Gunter (5-9, Sr.) both averaged 16.0 points per game last season. Norris also collected 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. Caleb Norris and Austin Swboni will anchor the frontcourt play. Caleb (6-3, So.) and Swboni (6-4 Sr.) are coming off years in which each scored 5.0 points a game. Look for senior guard

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First-year coach Ron Ward will look to returning starters Haley Brewster and Kaitlyn Norton for leadership this season. The Lady Tigers also hope to improve on last year’s win total with a deep bench. Brewster, a 5-7 point guard, is a solid ball handler capable of pushing the tempo. She averaged 4.6 points and 5.8 assists last season. She is joined in the backcourt by Norton, who is the team’s top returning scorer (5.5 points) from a year ago. Miranda Elliott and Courtney Haas, a pair of juniors, should also see extended playing time in the backcourt. Size could be an issue for the Lady Tigers, who are deep in guards but light in the frontcourt.

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Deer Creek Antlers Boys Coach: Matt Bailey (4th year) 11-12 Record: 20-8 Girls Coach: Totsy Manning (5th year) 11-12 Record: 23-6 Roster:

Ashley Gibson Alexa Adair Whitney Jones Bayli Blanchard Dakota Vann

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Boys Seniors Joel Blumenthal and Kevin Caudill are the only holdovers from a squad that fell just short of the state tournament. Blumenthal, 6-foot1 guard, is the top returning scorer at 8.4 points per game. Caudill, a 6-3 VYPE Top 100

guard, averaged 6.8 points and 2.2 rebounds. The Antlers will be tested early with the McGuinness Festival and their own Bruce Gray Tournament in late January. Both should help settle Deer Creek for a potential playoff run. “We return only two players from last year’s 20-8 team,” Bailey says. “ We will be an uptempo team on both offense and defense. We have a lot of young guys that will be stepping into important roles this season, so we will be relying heavily on our senior leadership from Joel and Kevin.” Girls With four starters back and several players who gained varsity experience a year ago, the Lady Antlers are setting their sights on a trip to the Class

5A state tournament. Ashley Gibson is one of two senior returning starters. The 5-foot-8 combo player averaged 12 points and four rebounds last season. Joining her is classmate Alexa Adair, a 5-6 guard, who scored seven points. Juniors Whitney Jones and Bayli Blanchard return after averaging eight and six points respectively. Sophomore Dakota Vann also is back after averaging seven points and five rebounds. “We have four returning starters from a squad that finished 23-6,” says coach Manning. “Our team has placed high expectations for itself this season. With good leadership and a deep bench this team plans to go far into the playoffs in 2012-13.”

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Brett Cannon Deaunte Long Stephen Edwards Cory Lawrence Ahnte Harke Will Trotter Drew Stogsdill Orlando Sheets

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3-Piper Kaltoff 4-Dionna Collins 10-Malarie Denson 11-Adrienne Sheets 12-Alexus Ochoa-Dockins 15-Alaisha Castleberry 22-Shaletha Clark 23-Shavonda Franklin 24-Tashianna Wisby 32-Breail Goodlow 33-Diamond Foxworth 34-Desiree Thorton 44-Raven Crisp

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Boys Del City reached the Class 5A state quarterfinals last year and looks to have the talent to make another run this season behind a talented trio of guards in Brett Cotton, Deaunte Long and Putnam City move-in Stephen Edwards. Cannon scored 10.0 points a game last season to compliment his 3.4 assists and 2.0 steals. Long averaged 5.0 points and Edward s scored nine points a game for Putnam City. Add 6-foot-3 senior Cory Lawrence and 6-5 Ahnte Harke and the Eagles have a solid nucleus

on which to build. Lawrence missed all of his junior year due to a knee injury. Also figuring into the mix is junior guard Will Trotter, senior combo player drew Stogsdill and junior guard Orland Sheets, each of whom saw varsity time in 2011-12. “We have a very talented junior class,” Stogsdill says. “We believe we have two of the best junior guards in Brett and Deaunte. Stephen is a move-in from Putnam City. With those three, it gives us backcourt leadership to make another run at a state title. A tough 6A schedule in the Mid-State Conference will help prepare us for the playoffs. We need to develop more depth to step in and play our fastpaced style and full-court pressure defense we like to run.” Girls Senior Dionna Collins will try to lead the Lady Eagles to their third consecutive state tournament. Sixthyear head coach Karri Sears calls the 5-foot-5 Collins “the nucleus” on offense. In addition to averaging 8.0 points per game, she also averaged 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals last season. Juniors Alaisha Castleberry (7.0 ppg), Alexus Ochoa-Dockins (8.0 ppg) and Piper Kalthoff (4.0 ppg)and seniors Malerie Denson (5.0 ppg)

and Shaletha Clark (4.0 ppg) will also be heavily involved in the offense this season. Freshman Breail Goodlow may be a player to watch in the future. “We are small in stature, but we will play very big,” Sears says. “We are looking to make our third consecutive run to the state tournament. We expect Dionna to have a banner year. She is our senior leader and will be the nucleus of our offense and defense. We are quick and smart and will be a force defensively.”

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Jemario McCoy 5-10 Caleb Longest 6-3 Dalton Dismuke 6-6 DeAndrea Vermaire 5-6 Isiah Irving 5-10 Ben Petersen 5-8 Cade Baldwin 6-1 Dylan Wright 6-0

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Duncan may return only one starter but optimism is high for four-year head coach Mike Davison. Jack Braught, a 6-foot-2 senior guard, is the lone starter back from last year’s 15-win squad. He averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. The frontcourt will have nice sarge with 6-3 senior Caleb Longest and 6-6 sophomore Dalton Dismuke.

Aaron Minor, a former assistant on the boys team the last few years, takes over a Duncan girls team that won 17 games a year ago. “I felt the time was right,” says Minor, who also coaches softball. The former Lady Demons assistant coach does not have a single starter back but there are four seniors he will look to for leadership in Jaime Carberry, Sarah Ray, Quita Carr and Aja Calvin. Look for juniors Kortney Brown, Rainy Sanford and Tania Elix to log a lot of playing time.

“The main focus of the team is its speed and overall aggressiveness,” says coach Davison. “The team defense is strong because of the outstanding strength and site of size of returning post players Caleb and Dalton., the exceptional leaping ability of jack, Cade Baldwin, Memario McCoy and Isiah Irving will also insure the defense strength as a whole. Offensively, the team needs a few adjustments, but once completed, the offense should be strong.”

“This is a rebuilding year,” says Minor. “We have limited varsity experience but we have a willingness to learn. We graduated seven seniors, who all played. The girls attitudes are great. They are working hard. That’s all I can ask.”

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Boys Coach: Jason Wilkerson (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 0-23 Roster: Cole Hughes Zack Carter Will Engle Cameron Schussler Clay Taylor James Donelson Cooper Webb Blake Wilson

Derick Penz Rafa Pinto Landry Wright Skye Lowe Tyler Stoval Brandon Maynard Dakota Green Jaylnn Harris

Girls Coach: Chad Rumer (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 20-7

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The rebuilding effort continues under second-year head coach Jason Wilkerson. The good news for the Lions is that they return all five starters and look to have some veteran leadership behind a trio of seniors. Durant has decent size on the perimeter in 6-foot-3 senior guard Cole Hughes. And 6-2 junior Zack Carter at forward also gives the Lions a nice target in the frontcourt. Also returning are seniors Clay Taylor (6-1) at post, Cameron Schussler (6-1) at forward and junior Will Engle (6-1) at forward.

“We have a positive outlook,” Wilkerson says. “We have a good group of returning (players). Our new additions should really help.” Girls

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Third-year coach Chad Rumer faces a rebuilding situation after winning 20 games a year ago. And they must do it without the benefit of a returning starter. The good news is the foundation is laid for success. Rumer will look to a trio of players to continue the work. Senior Sierra Wilhite is the lone player on the roster with much varsity experience. The 5-foot-6 guard averaged 2.0 points a game last year. Sophomores guards Alexa Richards and Katie Caraway will likely step into the starting lineup. “We will be young and inexperienced,” Rumer says. “We graduated six seniors, five who started. We are coming off a regional championship and are hoping to return there this year.

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East Central Cardinals Boys Coach: Beau Wallace (5th year) 11-12 Record: 17-14 Roster:

1-William Goree 3-D.C. Pitts 4-Jaylen Thompson 5-Stanvon Taylor 15-K.J. Cooper 20-Warren Walker 22-Johnta Lewis 23-Jalen Cotton 25-Jonathan Johnson 30-Trey Cherry 40-Anthony Diggs

6-0 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-8 5-11 6-4 5-9 6-4 5-11 6-4

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Girls Coach: Samy Mack (8th year) 11-12 Record: 26-3 Roster:

Bria Pitts Ariel Williams Darreion Clark Janee Arnold Sharayla Brown Monica White Marcia Reed Lauren Billy Chantel Mack

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Boys Cardinals are gearing up for a deep playoff run in March behind returning senior starters William Goree and Stanvon Taylor. Neither player will be available until after East Central finishes with the football playoffs. Taylor has verbally committed to play football at Oklahoma, The 6-0 senior guard is probably the most versatile player on fifth-year coach Beau Wallace’s team. As a junior he contributed 7.1 points and 3.0 rebounds. Goree, a 6-0 guard, is coming off a junior year in which he registered 4.1 points and 3.0 rebounds. Top prospects include senior Jaylen Thompson (2.5 ppg), juniors D.C. Pitts, Johnta Lewis and Warren Walker, and sophomore Jonathan Johnson.

is one of three players who averaged double figures. She comes in after scoring at a 16.0 clip last season. Ariel Williams and Darreion Clark also return in the backcourt where they scored 14 and 12 points last season. Junior Janee Arnold gives coach Samy Mack a four-guard lineup. She averaged 7.0 points and 4.0 steals last year. Sharayla Brown gained valuable playing time as a freshman where she averaged 10.0 points. The supporting cast includes Monica White and Martia Reed at the forward spot with Lauren Billy and Chantel Mack at guard.

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East Central headlines the Tournament of Champions girls bracket this year. The defending TofC champions have their sights set on a bigger title in 2012-13. The Lady Cardinals will be tested in the mid-year tournament against crosstown rival Jenks, whom they defeated to win the title a year ago. After three years as the Class 5A runner-up, could this be East Central’s year to win it all in Class 5A? Head coach Samy Mack certainly has the talent to contend once again beginning with returning starter and VYPE Top 100 player Bria Pitts the 5-foot-9 guard

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Boys Coach: Rodney Haydon (9th year) 11-12 Record: Roster: 19-8

Blake Owens Maxwell Marcum Devon Wells Kasey Gill Michael Jones Josh Bushyhead Sage Lamebull Jacob Evans Justin Brown Bailey Denny Bryon Elledge Justin Harris Ricky Elledge Jonah Lobaugh Art Mason Releasta Samad

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Girls Coach: Renie Whittern (1st year) 11-12 Record: 10-16 Roster:

Miranda Marquez Jentri Thompson Lexus Halfred Sydney Gray Sheridan Gray Regan Owen

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El Reno Indians Boys Replacing six seniors is a challenge for the Indians if they hope to make a fifth consecutive trip to the Class 5A state tournament. El Reno looks to build around lone returning starter Mike Jones. The junior forward scored 7.2 points a game a year ago but will be asked to do more this season. Juniors Justin Brolin, senior Bailey Denny and sophomore Justin Harris will also have increased roles on the team this season. Navigating through the Suburban Conference should prepare the Indians for the playoffs. “We will be replacing four starters and six seniors,” ninthyear head coach Rodney Hayden says. “But we have some good quality young kids and hope to

build on four straight trips to the state tournament. Actual playing time together should be the top priority early in the season for us to finish strong.” Girls First-year coach Renie Whittern inherits a squad that won 10 games a year ago, four more than the previous year. With the rebuilding effort already underway, this year’s success will be determined by how quickly the team adjusts to a new coach and system. Seniors Miranda Marquez and Jentri Thompson will be tasked with scoring duties as well as leadership this season. Sophomores Lexus Halfred, Sydney Gray, Sheridan Gray and Regan Owen will have to grow up fast if the Lady Indians are to improve on last year’s 10-win season. “We have a good mix of experience and inexperience with the senior and sophomore classes,” Whittern says. “We play in a very tough conference with powerhouse 5A teams Shawnee, Carl Albert and Deer Creek. Our success will depend on how the underclassmen step up to the varsity level of competition.”

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Grove Ridgerunners Boys Coach: Zach Trimble (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 5-18

Kegan Allen Tyler Busch Chase Cookson Austin Cross Tyler Jackson Grant Lair Spencer Londagin Trent Lyle Tyler Murphy Jordan Nelson Ty Phillips Jake Spychalski Reid Williams

6-1 6-2 6-4 6-0 5-9 6-1 5-7 5-7 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-0

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Boys Rebuilding efforts continue under second-year head coach Zach Trimble. Tyler Busch, a 6-foot-2 senior guard, is one of two returning starters off a team that won five games

a year ago. Busch averaged 4.0 points and 4.4 rebounds. Joining him in the backcourt is fellow returning starter Jake Spychalski, a 6-2 sophomore, who scored 2.0 points a game last season. Look for Busch and Jordan Nelson to shoulder the majority of the leadership role as the Ridgerunners continue to rebuild in the Verdigris Valley Conference. Girls Grove looks to continue last season’s success behind the play of returning starters Emily Cox, Emilee Iverson and Taylor Dodson. Dodson, a 5-foot-7 guard, and Iverson, a junior forward both return after averaging 6.0 points per game

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1-Jerrick Warren 3-T.J. Wilson 5-J.D. Honeycutt 10-Kai Collins 11-J.T. McFadden 15-Kelyn Hinds 21-Jeremy Brown 23-Edgar Baez 24-Landon Solorio 31-Sam Staudt 32-Richard Brothers 33-Bailey Nichols 34-L’llott Curry

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Boys Tim Flanagan takes over as head coach after five years as an assistant under Pete Papahronis, who will take over the girls program. Papahronis left the boys program in good shape as the Blue Jays are coming off a 17-win season in which they reached the state semfinals before bowing out to state runner-up East Central, 53-49. Guthrie returns three starters, including senior guard Jerrick Warren, the team’s top scorer back with

Boys Coach: Richard Bassett (7th year) 11-12 Record: 18-6

Emily Cox Emilee Iverson Taylor Dodson Taj Mouse Karah Bassett Libbi Morris

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last year. Junior Taj Mouse gives the Ridgerunners an inside presence in the low post at 5-10. Sophomores Karah Bassett and Libbi Morris will be pressed into duty early.

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an 11.2 average. Junior forward Bailey Nichols returns as well. Expect his offensive production to rise after scoring 4.5 points a game last season. Senior guard J.T. McFadden (2.4 ppg) will join Warren in the backcourt. Other players to watch include juniors Jeremy Brown, Edgar Baez and Landon Solorio, and sophomore L’llott Curry.

“We have several starters back from last year’s semifinal team,” Flanagan says. “So we will be competitive. We will be quick on the perimeter but our size is, again, an issue. As always, our defense will be aggressive and we should have some shooters on the offensive end.” Girls

Lady Blue Jays return three starters off an eight-win team in 2011-12. Among those are seniors Melina Murillo and Paige Stevenson. The two should make for a dynamic backcourt duo though. Junior forward/center Cassidy Jones will use her varsity experience from a year ago to strength the play in the frontcourt. Size could be an issue for the Blue Jays, who do not have a player over 6-foot. Papahronis has plenty of young talent to build upon for the future with four sophomores and eight freshmen on the roster.

Girls Coach: Pete Papahronis (1st year) 11-12 Record: 8-15 Roster:

Melinda Murillo Paige Stevenson Rachael Freie Cassidy Jones Alma Robinson Abby Chadd Sojourner Love Kamber Smedley Faith Smith Aaliyah Allison Frankie Brackett Jillian Chappell Cayla Frazier Lexi Hastings Micayla Haynes Trista LeGrande Tessa Robinson

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Guymon Tigers Boys Coach: Tim Flanagan (1st year) 11-12 Record: 17-11 Roster:

3-Arnoldo Moncada 10-Colby Martin 13-Bryson Warren 20-Manny Romero 22-Carson Kane 23-Joey Carrasco 24-Marco Rodriguez 32-Noe Santillan 44-Kerrick Ray 52-Austin Nolan 55-Jassen Maldenado Derek Portillo Kristian Hinojos

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Boys Troy Cox steps into a situation in which there are no returning starters for the Tigers this season. Yet the coach is optimistic, given a deep senior roster. Cox will look to a trio of seniors to build around this year in 6-foot-4 forward Marco Rodriguez, 6-0 guard Carson Kane and 5-6 guard Arnoldo Moncada.

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“This year’s team has a lot of upperclassmen again,” says first-year coach Troy Cox. “I will be looking for them to lead our team on and off the floor. Last year we had a good season but lost a few close games. I am looking to turn things around and have a winning season.” Girls

Girls Coach: Amanda Boggs (1st year) 11-12 Record: 7-16

head coach Amanda Boggs. Senior Ashlyn Wadley will shoulder much of the scoring load after scoring 11.1 points and 4.6 rebounds a game last season. Additional help will come from juniors Denesse Longoria and Yahaira Rodriguez and sophomore Jahaira Marquez. Longoria averaged 5.0 points and Marquez chipped in 2.2 from their guard positions. Rodriguez added 2.0 points from the forward spot.

“We are a very young team this year,” says coach Boggs. “We have only two seniors and one returning starter. I look for a positive year, while working to improve our skills.”

Victories could be hard to come by for the Lady Tigers, who return only one starter and two seniors for first-year

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Lawton MacArthur Highlanders Boys Coach: Kevin Harrington (29th year) 11-12 Record: 14-12 Roster:

Bryce Beckett Trace Cook Darius Graham Craig Pindell Barry Williams Romello Burton

6-0 5-8 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-0

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Girls Coach: Danny Garza (8th year) 11-12 Record: 11-12 Boys With three returning starters, optimism is high for the Highlanders in 2012-13. Junior guard Trace Cook is coming off a sophomore season in which he averaged 17.0 points a game. Also back is 6-foot-2 center Darius Graham, who contributed 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. Rounding out the trio of returnees is senior guard Bryce Beckett (8.5 ppg/3.1 reb). Expect senior guard Romello Burton, junior

forward Barry Williams and senior forward Craig Pindell to play a lot of minutes this season. Scoring shouldn’t be an issue for the Highlanders but head coach Kevin Harrington says rebounding will be a focal point if Lawton Mac is to make a late-season run. Finding a way to take advantage of Williams’ 6-foot-5 height is a must. “We have speed and good shooters,” Harrington says. “We need to improve our rebounding so we can be a transition team.” Girls

Eighth-year head coach Danny Garza is hopeful with the return of four starters that the Lady Highlanders can improve

on last year’s win total. Among the four, Lawton Mac should present a balanced scoring attack. Alaysia Vann and Paj Jackson are the top returning scorers at 9.8 and 10.4 respectively. Megan Skulski is next at 5.7 points per game followed by Kaiji Sawyer at 4.6. “We have four returning starters back who gained lots of playing experience last season,” Garza says. “We are going to be a team with lots of quickness which will help with our defensive pressure.

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Mcalester Buffaloes Boys Coach: Jerry McCormick (5th year) 11-12 Record: 14-11 Roster:

Darrion Brown 6-0 Eli Boyle 6-2 Jerrod McCormick 6-1 Zac Skimbo 6-4 Charles Joyce 5-10 Austin Taylor 5-9 DeAngelo Rhone 6-3 Keaton Slater 6-4 Blakely Williams 5-9 Kevion Johnson 5-5 Texas Paschale 6-0 Taylor Mullins 5-10 Zac Baugh 5-9 Victor Mills 5-10 Jared Morgan 5-10 Jaylen Erving 5-10 Todd Dawkins 6-1 Hunter McClure 5-9

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Girls Coach: April Burns (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 20-8

Kaleisha Johnson 5-8 Meredith Saunier 5-3 Heather Brozovich 5-8 Ashley Washington 5-5 Madi Rhone 5-8 Maddie McGowan 5-2 Lacey McLain 5-10 Baylee Dawkins 5-11 Stacey Washington 5-7 Ariana Garner 5-4 April Calistro 5-6 Shattee Robinson 5-11 Sydney Creager 5-8 Katelynn Creekmore 5-7 Shelby Tatum 5-9 Precious Crawford 5-6 Alesha Greenhaw 5-7 Vhitney Garner 5-3

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Boys The Buffaloes will begin the season without a returning starter on the floor; however, as usual, the Buffs will have athleticism and court knowledge in the lineup. Darrion Brown, 6-0 senior center, brings a strong inside presence along with a 7.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game average. Zac Skimbo, a 6-4 senior forward, has the ability to take the ball to the rim and finish while Eli Boyle, a 6-2 junior forward battles on the boards. Jerrod McCormick, 6-1 senior shooting guard, knows how to run the offense effectively outside. “We’re young by experience standards,” said head coach Jerry McCormick. “Our lineup is a mix of players from seniors to freshmen. We don’t have a lot of size so we’ll have to use our skills and effort to take advantage of what our opponents give us.”

points per contest deliver a balanced scoring lineup. Shattee Robinson, a 5-11 sophomore offers front line size along with Baylee Dawkins, 5-11 junior, and Lacey McLain, 5-10 junior. Added skill and ability will come from Madi Rhone, a 5-8 junior guard. “Kaleisha is a four year starter,” said coach April Burns. “She’s the type of player that wants the ball and the opportunity to lead our team. With the success from last year and having four starters back, we expect to make another trip to the state tournament.”

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The Lady Buffs return four starters from last year’s Class 5A semifinalist team setting the stage for another strong run to challenge for the title in 2012-2013. A trior of seniors lead the way including Kaleisha Johnson, 5-8 senior guard, who tops the roster averaging 14.3 points per game a year ago. Meridith Saunier, a 5-3 guard who averaged 8.1 points per outing, and Heather Brozovich, 5-8 guard who scored 7.8

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Memorial Chargers state contender Memorial is ready to make a run in Class 5A. To that end, Savage will look to four returning starters to lead the way. Demari Edwards, R.J. Diggs and Anthony White return each averaged double figures last season at 13.0, 12.8 and 12.5 respectively. Grant Murphy added 7.2 points per game The supporting cast includes Devin Perez, Mike ‘Quan Dean, Devante Kemp, R.J. Cockrell and Alec Staab.

Boys Coach: Eric Savage (15th season) 11-12 Record: 10-13 Roster:

Grant Murphy Anthony White Demari Edwards R.J. Diggs Devin Perz Mike Quan Dean Devante Kemp B.J. Cockrell Alec Staab

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“Expectations are high,” says the Chargers head coach. “We’re ready for another state tournament run.” Girls

Girls Coach: Rabu Leyva (3rd season) 11-12 Record: 6-16 Boys After an uncharacteristic season in which the Chargers won just 10 games a year ago, veteran skipper Eric Savage is optimistic that perennial playoff and

Third-year coach Rabu Leyva returns eight of his top nine players from a squad that experienced growing pains a year ago. Look for the Chargers to make a run in both the Green Country Conference and in the playoffs behind junior 5-foot9 guard Faith Ihim, who averaged a double-double last year with 16.7 points and 13.3 rebounds. She also logged 4.3 steals. Seniors Jessica Patterson and Kayla Wayne also return to the starting lineup in

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Leland Palmer Jerad Palmer Devin Wheeler Austin Ladd Wyatt Murphy Drew Melton Houston Kruze Brady Bradshaw Cody Graves Kenny Burton

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Girls Coach: Lindsey Vanderburg (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 2-24 Roster:

10-Taylor Lynn 11-Alyssa Pettijohn 12-Mariah Martin 14-Tori Hale 21-Sydney David 22-Kendra Privett 23-Lauren Brown 24-Kayla Hinkle 31-Avery Brant 33-Hannah Slaymaker

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the backcourt. Junior forward Sarah Short brings back a 5.3 scoring average and 5.1 rebounding clip. Senior guard Alexia Reed will see action at guard this season. “After experiencing a growing season this team is ready to return to its winning ways,” says coach Leyva. “This group of seniors have been to the state tournament twice and would like to make it three out of four years.”

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Bears continue to show growth under head coach Kenny Smith. After winning three games two years ago, Noble improved to eight wins in 2011-12. And with all five starters back, the Bears should take another significant leap in the win total in 2012-13. Junior point guard Leland Palmer returns to run the offense. He is the team’s top scorer back from a year ago with a 14.2 average. He also averaged 6.0 assists and 3.0 steals. Senior forward Devin Wheeler should be a force in the frontcourt after averaging 10.0 points and 9.0 rebounds last year. Seniors Austin Ladd (6.0 ppg/5.0 reb) and Wyatt Murphy (2.0 ppg) join the Palmer boys in the backcourt. Senior forward Cody Graves, juniors Drew Melton and Houston Kruze and sophomores Brady Bradshaw and Kenny Burton will also see action this season.

With her system in place, secondyear head coach Lindsey Vanderburg is optimistic that the team’s senior leadership can carry it to more victories this year. Lauren Brown, a 5-foot-11 forward, will be the Lady Bears go-to offensive player. She is coming off a junior year in which she averaged 13.0 points and 9.0 rebounds. Backcourt help will come from seniors Tori Hale (2.0 ppg/2.0 reb) and Taylor Lyn (6.0 ppg) and junior Hannah Slaymaker (4.0 ppg/3.0 reb).

“We return all our starters from an improved season,” coach Smith says. “We are a very experienced team with the majority of players being 2-3 year starters.”

“Leadership and experience should help the team be more competitive this upcoming season against a tough conference,” coach Vanderburg says. “Lauren and Avery should help give more depth on offense along with the senior guards.”

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Piedmont Wildacts Boys Coach: Ryan Wagner (8th year) 11-12 Record: N/A Roster:

1-Connor McFall 3-Christian Foster 5-Adrion Williams 10-Kendell Franklin 11-Kyle Yeager 14-Darrius Burris 15-Anthony Adigun 21-Tanner Larson 23-Cameron Peters 24-Bryce Carver 30-Steffen Funkhouser 31-Lucas Richert 35-Grant Gipson 44-Austin Owens

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Girls Coach: Amanda Tims (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 21-8 Roster:

11-Kristin Hager 23-Ashley Almond 33-Sarah Parker 35-Sydney Morrison 24-Abbie Hall 31-Alex Hall 15-Hayden Priddy Breanu Reid Tayler Shoopman Kayden Carver

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Cameron Peters Boys A tough Suburban Conference schedule should help Piedmont in its jump from Class 4A to 5A this season. Coach Ryan Wagner welcomes back three starters off a state tournament squad a year ago. In fact, the Wildcats are coming off back-to-back state appearances and looking toward a return trip this year. Cameron Peters flirted with a double-double last season as the 6-foot-5 forward had 14.0 points and 9.0 rebounds. The backcourt is led by returnees Adrion Williams (8.0 ppg/4.0 reb) and Tanner Larson (4.0 ppg). Look for Grant Gipson, Kendall Franklin and Connor McFall to play a lot this season.

Girls Piedmont returns a pair of double-digit scorers in seniors Sarah Parker and Ashley Almond. Almond, the team’s point guard, averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists a year ago. Parker is a 6-1 combo player capable of playing either guard or forward, As a junior, she recorded 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. Junior post player Alex Hall may not be the tallest post player but she brings athleticism to the position. As a sophomore, she averaged 5.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. “We are guard-oriented, quick, and fast, ready to put a lot of pressure on the basketball,” says secondyear coach Amanda Tims. “What we lack in size we make up for in effort. We are looking to have a successful season with two seniors returning. They possess great leadership on and off the court. We have some young kids but we have had a year to build on our strengths and work on our weaknesses as a team.”

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Pryor returns three senior starters, two of whom averaged better than 12 points a game last season. Chase Ross, a 6-foot7 forward, is coming off a junior year in which he averaged 15.5 points and 9.6 rebounds. Classmate Zac Baumert scored 12.0 points per game last season while fellow senior guard Foster McCullough had 6.1 points. Junior Daniel Frailey and sophomores Robert Ross and Ryan Ogg should all contribute extensively this season.

Pryor’s rebuilding efforts continue under second-year head coach Kim Barth. All five starting spots are up for grabs as the Lady Tigers do not return one starter. Seniors Tishena Montoya and Tara Shelby, at forward and post respectively, logged considerable playing time last season. Montoya is the team’s top returning scorer at 8.1 points per game. Shelby averaged 2.2. Junior forward Keraston Zumstein completes the frontcourt trio. Developing guards will be a priority for Barth.

“We will be much-improved,” coach Greg Arnold says. “Our top two leading scorers return. We have two very talented sophomores we will add to the lineup and several players with varsity experience.”

Boys Coach: Greg Arnold (16th year) 11-12 Record: 10-13 Roster:

Chase Ross 6-7 Zac Baumert 5-9 Foster McCullough 6-2 Robert Ross 6-2 Daniel Frailey 6-2 Ryan Ogg 6-2

Girls Coach: Kim Barth (2nd year) 11-12 Record: N/A Roster:

0-Tiffany Atkins 3-Kelsie Kerns 4-Bella Campos 5-Jaclyn True 10-Meighen Woods 11-Lindsey Taylor 12-Ofy Chavoya 13-Emma Maritz 14-Tishena Montoya 15-Amanda Green 20-Keraston Zumstein 21-Tara Shelby 22-Emily Osborne 223-Courtney Miller 21-Rachel Zumstein 31-Hannah Harrison

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3-Tyler Lonelodge 10-Theo Berry 11-Trey Maston 12-Marquese Tramble 15-Aaron Yount 20-Don Murphy 21-Hunter Hall 22-Luke Laster 24-Austin Cooper 25-Wolf Kienzle 33-Cole Humphrey 44-T.J. Blochowiak 55-Landon Greene

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Girls Coach: Wendi Wells (5th year) 11-12 Record: 29-0 Roster:

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Shawnee Wolves Boys Shawnee lost the majority of its offense and faces a rebuilding season under ninth-year head coach Ron Arthur. Senior forward Wolf Kienzle is the only returning starter off an 11-win squad a year ago. Kienzle, 6-foot-2, averaged 1.8 points and 2.1 rebounds. Theo Berry chipped in 3.6 ponts off the bench followed by Marquese Tramble (1.4 ppg), Don Murphy (1.2), Landon Greene (1.2). All four players, plus Trey Maston should see their playing time rise this season.

“This will be a major rebuilding year for the Wolves,” says Arthur. “We must find a way to replace the 52 points and 30 rebounds per game that was lost with the graduation of five seniors, including four starters. This will be a young and inexperienced team that will take their lumps early in the rugged Suburban Conference as they try to find their identity. This team will be very deep and will compete tough night in and night out.” Girls

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graduated a lot of talent but the torch has been passed on younger players. Senior forward Micaela Yu is the team’s top returning scorer with 8.0 scoring mark She also averaged 6.5 rebounds. Junior guard McKenzie Cooper and sophomore guard Bailey Taylor averaged 6.0 and 3.0 points, respectively but will be expected to take on a larger scoring load this season. Shaiann Tramble, Cierra Harjo, Niki Yu and Savannah Gann will also take on bigger roles for ninth-year head coach Wendi Wells. “We will be a young but athletic team,” Wells says. “We will be a dangerous team as the season progresses and young players continue to mature.”

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Skiatook Bulldogs Boys Now that the Bulldogs understand the system under second-year head coach Shane Branscum, look Skiatook to compete at a higher level this season in the Metro Lakes Conference. Four starters are back, led by a pair of double-digit scorers in seniors A.J. Surritte and Austin Lawless. Surritte, a 6-foot-3 forward, averaged 17.2

points and 8.0 rebounds last season. Lawless, a 5-9 guard, contributed 10.0 points and four rebounds. Lane Estes returns to run the point guard spot after averaging six assists per game last year. Sophomore Jesse Haynes brings size (6-4) to the post and should be more of a factor this season after averaging five points and five rebounds a year ago. Other players to keep an eye on include sophomore Garrett Massey and juniors Tyson Lester and Grant Eastman. “We should be much more competitive this year with four returning starters and two or three others with varsity experience,” says second-year head coach Shane Branscum. “The kids are very excited about the season. They have worked hard in the offseason and will be ready to play.”

Boys Coach: Shane Branscum (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 8-16 Roster:

A.J. Surritte Lane Estes Austin Lawless Jesse Haynes Garrett Massey Tyson Lester Grant Eastman

Roster:

Rashawn Thomas 6-7 Ricardo Deluna 6-1 Romello Roberson6-0 Kenishi Lewis 5-11 Tyron Harrison 6-1 Andrew Nelson 6-2 Anthony Bryant 6-3 Tavon Cramer 6-2 Jashawn Talton 6-3 Keshawn Ward 5-4 Dashawn McDowell 6-2

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Girls Coach: Curtis Thompson (22nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-17 Roster:

Patty Bojorquez 5-7 Daevion Nelson 5-7 Brianna Harrison 5-10 Alexus Gutierrez 5-8 Indica Hawkins 5-8 Treasure Gordon 5-5

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Girls Coach: Tatum Beer (1st year) 11-12 Record: 16-8 Girls After serving as an assistant to her mother Leah the last year, Tatum takes over a Skiatook program that is in full-blown rebuilding phase. Beer has just one player with any varsity experience in senior forward Jessie Henderson. The 5-foot-9 senior averaged two points a game last season.

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Southeast Spartans Boys Southeast is coming off a rare losing season after winning just 10 games a year ago. The Spartans return three starters including 6-foot-7 senior forward Rashawn Thomas, who nearly recorded a double-double with 15.1 points and 9.1 rebounds. Look for Thomas to continue to the be centerpiece in Southeast’s offense. Thomas will have a pair senor teammates who will feed him in the ball in guards Ricardo Deluna (4.2 ppg) and Romello Roberson (4.6 ppg). Other players with varsity experience include seniors Kenishi Lewis, Tyron Harrison and Andre Nelson. “We expect to compete in each and every game,” says veteran skipper Walter Brewer. “We will play hard. We want to improve and be ready for the challenge that we will go through.”

game last season. Junior 5-foot-7forward Daevion Nelson may not have a lot of size for the frontcourt but she will rely on her athleticism against bigger opponents. Sophomore Brianna Harrison also returns to the frontcourt to play post. The Lady Spartans’ youth movement continues with junior Alexus Gutierrez, sophomore Indica Hawkins and freshman Treasure Gordon all expected to see action this year. “We are looking for an above average season,” says Thompson. “We have a lot of new faces. Our numbers have more than doubled. However, we will be inexperienced. We are looking for mid to end of season success.”

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Tahlequah Tigers Boys Coach: Ron Arthur (9th year) 11-12 Record: 11-13 Roster:

Lain Wright 5-11 Will Carlile 6-1 Dalton Cunningham 6-5 Darius Madison 6-6 Jake Vader 6-3 David Dick 6-1 Kourtland McMillan 5-10 Stephen Moore 5-10 Stone Faddis 6-6 Wyatt Ford 6-2 Hunter Smith 6-2 Matt Alberty 5-11

G G F F. F G G G F F G G

Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Jr.

Girls Coach: Chad Walker (4th year) 11-12 Record: 17-8 Roster:

Casey Beaston 5-11 Randee O’Donnell 5-7 Marissa Girdner 5-5 Desiree Phipps 5-9 Jhonett Cookson 6-1 Alisa Hadley 5-6 Maegan Blevins 5-6 Paige Carnes 5-10 Whitney Wright 5-7 Reagan Clark 6-0 Kacady Glory 5-5 Lindsay Wade 5-6 Latreece Black 6-1 Miranda Bohanon 5-0

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Conference title and deep run in the Class 5A playoffs. The cause for the optimism revolves around a group of talented guards spearheaded by two returning starters, Lain Wright, a 6-2 senior who averaged 14.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4 assists per game last season, and Will Carlile, a 6-1 sophomore who as a freshman averaged 10.1 points per contest. “Lain is a tough matchup,” notes coach Mike Leafgreen. “He has the ability to score from the perimeter as well as drive to the rim and finish while Will compliments Lain in running our offense at guard.” Tahlequah will pose challenges to their opponents on the front line with the play of Darius Madison, 6-6 senior, and Dalton Cunningham, 6-5 sophomore who averaged 4.3 points and 1.6 rebounds last season as a freshman. Jake Vader, a 6-3 junior forward

who averaged 3.5 points and 2 rebounds should also contribute. “We’re really excited about the upcoming season,” admits Leafgreen. “With the talented guards we put on the court, we can speed up the game. We

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Tahlequah Tigers - Con’t look to build upon our turnaround last year and make that the norm here at Tahlequah.” Girls The Lady Tigers begin the 2012-13 campaign with great expectations to continue the winning ways after posting a 17-8 record last year. There’s plenty of cause for excitement as all five starters return along with two regulars off the bench. A balanced scoring attack will be led by three year starter Randee O’Donnell, a 5-7 junior who averaged 9.9 points per game, Casey Beaston, a 5-11 senior who averaged 9.5 per contest and 6.5 rebounds and Desiree Phipps, a 5-9 sophomore who averaged 9.2 per game as a freshman. Marissa Girdner, a 5-5 junior will add perimeter scoring while 6-1 sophomore Jhonett Cookson returns at center after averaging 6.8 points per game and 5

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rebounds as a freshman. “Randee is our coach on the floor,” said coach Chad Walker. “She make things go. Casey is a strong rebounder with shooting range out to the 3 point line. Marissa and Desiree are interchangeable which gives us lots of options.” The Lady Tigers shooting touch from the outside gets even stronger with the accuracy of seniors Maegan Blevins and Alisa Hadley. Whitney Wright, a 5-7 junior guard, is aggressive off the dribble and will drive to the basket. “We’re looking forward to this year,” said Walker. “We’re still young at spots; however with the experience players we return plus the addition of two more kids into our rotation, our lineup presents several options to score as well as make it difficult for opponents to score. We have a lot of opportunities this season to do something really good.”

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Thomas Edison Eagles Boys Coach: Michael Parrish (10th year) 11-12 Record: 24-4 Roster:

Dan Simmons 6-2 Darius Speaks 6-5 Brian Speaks 6-6 Akelyn Mayfield 6-3 Dominic Primer 5-8 Anthony Williams 6-3

G G F F G F

Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr.

Girls Coach: Jonita Ford-Criddle (25th year) 11-12 Record: 13-12 Roster:

Cornequa Finch Jamika Roberts Markisha Mays Shayla Dobbins Jasmine Marks Mariah Green Kayla Landrum

5-8 5-3 5-6 5-4 5-7 5-4 5-6

F G G G F G F

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Boys Edison looks to defend its Green Country Conference title in preparation of another state tournament run. The Eagles are coming off a 24-win season in which they reached the Class 6A state tournament semifinals. Now back in 5A, Edison will have little trouble adjusting. Senior guard Don Simmons is one of three starters back for 201213. He is the team’s top returning scorer after averaging 12.0 points last season. He is joined in the backcourt by 6-foot-5 junior guard Darius Speaks (6.0 ppg/6.0 reb). Brian Speaks, a 6-6 senior forward, should be a force in the frontcourt. Among the players Parrish will look to fill out the starting rotation is sophomore forward Akelyn Mayfield,

junior guard Dominic Primer and senior forward Anthony Williams. “We won the Green Country championship for the first time in 2012 and have qualified for the state tournament five of the last six years,” says head coach Michael Parrish. “we took a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter in the state semifinals before losing to Edmond Memorial. Now we are back in 5a where we should contend for a state title.”

junior guard Jamika Roberts scored 6.0 and 5.0 points per game. Expect sophomores Jasmine Marks, Mariah Green and Kayla Landrum to log varsity time this season. “We are young but experienced,” FordCriddle says. “We will be quick and aggressive on both ends of the floor. “

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Edison battled to a 13-win season in one of the toughest girls conferences in the state in the Green Country Conference all while trying to adjust to life in Class 6A. The Lady Eagles return to 5A this season where they should be among the teams in the playoff picture. Coach Jonita Ford-Criddle begins her 25th year as head coach, welcoming back four starters from a year ago. Junior forward Cornequa Finch leads the returning starters with a 10.0 scoring and 7.5 rebounding average. Sophomore Shayla Dobbins is coming off a year in which she averaged 8.0 points. Senior combo wing player Markisha Mays and

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Western Heights Jets Boys Coach: Carol Beall (6th year) 11-12 Record: 6-18 Roster:

Tim Tullis Tamir McKenzie Gerard Giles Rudy Thompson Kiahree Kerns Erick Blanco Tolan McKenzie

6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 5-6 6-4 5-10

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Girls Coach: Jonita Ford-Criddle (25th year) 11-12 Record: 13-12 Roster:

Areanna Combs Shakita Hopkins Karen Hopkins Deion Maloy Shawntel Gaines Alyssa Martinez Ebony Harrington

F F F P G/F G G

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After a six-win season a year ago, Jets coach Dusty Walden expects to see dramatic improvement this year. Leading the charge will be senior forward Tim Tullis, who scored 17.0 points last season and sophomore Gerald Giles, who averaged 12.5 points. But the experience does not end there. Also back is senior forward Tamir McKenzie (5.5 ppg) and sophomore forward Rudy Thompson (7.1 ppg). Move-in Kiahree Kerns should help bolster play in the backcourt. Other players coach Walden is relying on are senior guard Tolan McKenzie and junior forward Erick Blanco. “We were young and inexperienced last year,” says the second-year head coach. “We lost 10 games by five points or less. We’re a very athletic group that can all run the floor and pass. This should be an exciting year.” Girls

Seniors Alyssa Martinez and Ebony Harrington will be asked to shoulder the leadership responsibilities for the Western Heights ladies this year. Martinez is the lone returning starter for sixth-year head coach Carol Beall, off a team that won six games a year ago. The 5-foot-7 Martinez is coming off a junior year in which she averaged six points per game. Harrington came off the bench last year. Look for her to have a bigger role this season. There is room for optimism as Beall has a solid group of youngsters to build around in the future. Among them is juniors Shakita Hopkins and Deion Maloy, sophomores Karen Hopkins and Shawntel Gaines and freshman Areanna Combs. “We are very young,” says coach Beall. “We have some good young kids. Areanna has shown a lot of promise. She’s very versatile, capable of playing the 1-3 positions. Deion and Shawntel are coming along in the early practices.”

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1 Douglass 660 2 Roland 624 3 Anadarko 531 4 Central (Tulsa) 498 5 Muldrow 444 6 John Marshall 439 7 Cascia Hall 368 8 Victory Christian 352 9 Mount Saint Mary 339 10 McLain 319 11 Harrah 253 12 Fort Gibson 247 13 Berryhill 180 14 Star Spencer 169 15 Stilwell 163 16 Bethany 143 17 Woodward 136 18 Mannford 135 19 Locust Grove 116 20 Vinita 94

1 Anadarko 679 2 Fort Gibson 640 3 Cushing 572 4 Weatherford 532 5 Mount Saint Mary 518 6 Harrah 437 7 Vinita 430 8 Roland 407 9 Cascia Hall 338 10 Heritage Hall 316 11 Jay 222 12 Ada 221 13 Byng 201 14 Muldrow 189 15 Elgin 179 16 Bethany 154 17 McLoud 145 18 Berryhill 141 19 Oologah 113 20 Cache 8

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STEVIE CLARK (5-10) DOUGLASS TROJANS Senior-Point Guard One of the top players in the state, Stevie is looking to carry the Trojans to a state title.

LAKOTA BEATTY (5-9) ANADARKO WARRIORS Senior-Guard Possibly the best girl in the state regardless of class. Lakota has signed to play for Oklahoma State.

COLLIN JENNINGS (6-3) HARRAH PANTHERS Junior-Shooting Guard Collin plays hard and gives great effort. Look for the Panther guard to leave it on the court this year.

CHANDLER ROOF (6-0) WEATHERFORD EAGLES Junior-Guard/Forward Underrated post game, Chandler is tough to defend from any spot on the court.

SETH YOUNGBLOOD (6-0) ROLAND RANGERS Senior-Shooting Guard A great player and great leader, Seth is focused and so are the Rangers.

SAVANNAH GRAY (5-9) FORT GIBSON TIGERS Junior-Point Guard Quick and hard to stop, Savannah can make things happen with her speed and passing.

JORDAN HILL (6-2) FORT GIBSON TIGERS Senior-Guard Jordan can shoot and defend with the best of them. Expect a big year from the senior.

LIESL SPOERL (6-0) CASCIA HALL COMMANDOS Senior-Post A great athlete for the Lady Commandos, Liesl can help her team get to the playoffs.

JULIO HUKILL (6-4) TECUMSEH SAVAGES Senior-Post/Forward Julio will land on the radar of college recruiters this season with his all-out type of play.

ERIKA WAKEFIELD (5-4) HERITAGE HALL CHARGERS Junior-Point Guard A back-back Top 100 player, Erika is even better this season.

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SAXON BRYANT (6-3) CASCIA HALL COMMANDOS Senior-Combo Guard Saxon is a hybrid guard who works hard at both ends of the floor.

CHERON LEWIS (5-10) CUSHING TIGERS Senior-Power Forward Inside or out Che’Ron is tough to handle for anyone looking to stop her.

NATE HAMILTON (5-10) MULDROW BULLDOGS Senior-Point Guard Considered one of the best in the class by many who play him, Nate is focused and ready.

MIKAYLE HARRISON (5-8) ELK CITY ELKS Junior-Forward A solid scorer and defender, Mikayla has all of the tools.

LUKE LEWALLEN (6-4) ELK CITY ELKS Junior-Guard/Forward A big time scorer who loves the spotlight and pressure of the big game. KORTNEY SMITH (5-9) WEBSTER WARRIORS Junior-Guard Kortney has the talent and drive to play at the next level. TYLER TATE (6-5) CACHE BULLDOGS Senior-Forward Should be on everyone’s watch list, Tyler has the ability to take over games.

SUMMER TEEHEE (5-10) ROLAND RANGERS Senior-Post Can run, block and shoot. The total package for Roland. JAIME RAHILLY (6-1) CASCIA HALL COMMANDOS Senior-Forward Jamie is consistent on both ends of the floor. Rarely makes mistakes. ASHLEY WILLIAMS (5-5) BERRYHILL CHIEFS Senior-Guard A great player for Berryhill, Ashley can will her team to win.

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The Cougars return playing time experience to their lineup powered by the depth of eight to ten players in the rotation. Leading the expectations will be 6-6 sophomore, Cory Bilby, who averaged 10.8 points and 6.1 rebound per game a year ago. Ada will present a balanced scoring attack including 6-1 senior John Stout, who averaged 6.6 points per outing, along with Walker Whitworth, a 5-11 shooting guard, who averaged 36% from 3-point range last season. Expect Dakota Blackwell to run the offense at point guard. “Our expectations are high,” said head coach Ron Anderson. “With our lineup filled with game time experience returning plus the bench depth of role players off the bench, our offensive balance should be strong.”

The Lady Cougars welcome a new head coach as Christie Jennings takes the reins with a roster returning game time experience. Aaliyah Blakely, 5-10 junior who uses athleticism to play strong in the paint, returns as the top scorer averaging 15.2 per game plus 9.0 rebounds. A pair of guards, 5-7 junior Sami Jewett, who added 10.0 points along with 4.2 rebounds plus 2.5 assists, and Kyndel Carter, a 5-5 senior, will energize the attack along with 5-8 junior Haley Dean, who averaged 5.7 points and 4 assists per contest.

“In a year of transition, everything will be new to us this season,” said Jennings. “Aaliyah can be tough to handle in the paint while Kyndel will run the show on offense. Sami has range plus play with her back to the basket. Haley is our defensive specialist. We’re going to speed up the tempo this year to maximize our skills.”

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Warriors Boys Warriors are coming off a Class 4A state runner-up finish in which they graduated seven seniors. Conlen Sateo is the lone returning starter. The 6-foot-2 forward returns after averaging five points and just over three rebounds a game. Due

@VYPEOK www.apswarriors.com to their youth, Juniors Mykel Shaw and A’Ram Johnson returns at guard and center, respectively after logging valuable playing time last year. Sophomore Josh Parton is part of a very talented sophomore class that is part of the future for the Warriors. Anadarko may find itself on the short end of the scoreboard early but if the sophomore class progress as coach Doug Schumpert hopes, look out for the Warriors come March. “We have a young, talented sophomore group that was 18-0 as freshmen,” says coach Schumpert. “They are good shooters but defense needs a little work.” Girls

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With all five starters back, Anadarko has its sights on defending its Class 4A state championship win over Ft. Gibson last year. Lokota Beatty returns for her senior season after averaging 22 points a game a year ago. Sophomore Ashley Beatty, who registered a double-double in the title game with 14 points and 13 rebounds, is back to improve on her 13.0 scoring mark.

Boys Coach: Ron Anderson (5th year) 11-12 Record: 14-11 Roster:

John Stout 6-1 Dakota Blackwell 5-10 Ryan Billy 5-9 Steven Gammill 6-6 Deonte Johnson 6-1 Zach Plumber 5-10 David Forbes 6-5 Walker Whitworth 5-11 Canaan Roberson 6-0 Cory Bilby 6-6 Tryce Prince 5-11 Kobe Ballard 6-0

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Girls Coach: Christie Jennings (1st year) 11-12 Record: 7-16 Roster:

Kyndel Carter 5-5 Cayden Howard 5-9 Aaliyah Blakely 5-10 Sami Jewett 5-6 Haley Dean 5-8 Menee Thomsen 5-6 Olivia Pruitt 5-9 Markeisha Black 5-6 Jaycee Boydston 5-4 Rhyleigh Cooper 5-5 Olivia Wells 5-9 McKenzie Sockey 5-7 Elizabeth Redman 5-5

G F F G F G F F G G F F G

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So.

Boys Coach: Doug Schumpert (13th year) 11-12 Record: 27-2 Girls Coach: Jeff Zinn (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 29-1

Roster:

Lakota Beatty Ashley Beatty Kylie Parker Kelio Pahcoddy Whitley Miller Tandra King Kassidy Williams Kelsey Schumper Kaitlynn Osceola

5-8 5-3 5-5 5-8 5-8 5-5 5-8 5-7 5-7

G G G F F G G F F

Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr.

Kylie Parker suffered a broken finger in that title game but is healed as she begins her senior season after scoring 11.0 points per game. Kelio Pahcoddy (7.0 ppg) and Whitley Miller (2.0 ppg) round out the starting rotation. That veteran group, along with senior role player Kaitlynn Osceola, will allow a trio of youngsters in freshman Tandra King, sophomore Kassidy Williams and junior Kelsey Schumper to grow into their roles on the team.

Boys Coach: Brad Holland (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 17-10 Roster:

Brennan Robinson Brandon Wilson Bryan Wilson Dylan Losh Anthony Mayberry Chandler Moczygemba Jimmy Melton Tyson Eshuis Colin Belveal Brody Mayberry Caleb Hayes Jacob Hinchey

6-4 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-3 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-4

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Sr.

Girls Coach: Rick Tipton (6th year) 11-12 Record: 14-12 Roster:

4-Ashley Williams 5-Alyson Cramer 10-Hailey Belveal 12-Haley Melton 13-Mackenzie Cox 14-Jessica Boone 15-Maddie Rogers 20-Hayden Benge 21-Keisha England 22-Alyssa May 23-Victoria Triplett 24-Jerica Sivadon 25-Stephanie Johnston 32-Victoria Regalado 40-Callie Morris 44-Kamie Green

5-8 5-5 5-3 5-9 6-0 5-4 5-8 5-3 5-9 5-6 5-4 5-4 5-9 5-8 5-9 5-10

Sr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. So. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. Sr.

Boys Coach: Phil Brown (14th year) 11-12 Record: 22-3 Roster:

1-John Page 2-Luke McGrath 3-Jake Willard 5-Kyle Bottger 10-Taylor Flemming 13-DJ McDaniel 20-Josh Lout 21-Tanner Stiles

5-7 6-1 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-7 6-4

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

Girls Coach: Jared Black (6th year) 11-12 Record: 12-13 Roster:

Grace Hadley 5-8 Riley Brown 5-11 Meagan Branscum 5-8 Stephanie Agyemang 6-0 Dezi Washington 5-6 Kelsi Bussert 5-6 Brooklyn Judkins 5-9

G/F G/F F F F G G

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr.

@VYPEOK www.berryhillschools.org Boys Berryhill returns its top scorers from a state semifinal team in junior Chandler Moczygemba and sophomore Colin Belveal at 16 and 12 points, respectively. Senior center Brennan Robinson (4.0 ppg) brings nice size to the post position. Look for junior Anthony Mayberry and seniors Brandon Wilson and Bryan Wilson to contribute significantly. “We have a talented group of players that play well together,” says secondyear coach Brad Holland. “We return a coe group of players that made it to the semifinals last year and a talented young group of sophomores and juniors with game experience. Our seniors are a solid group of guys. We expect important contributions from Anthony Mayberry, Dylan Losh and Brody Mayberry.” Girls

Is this the year the Maidens break through with a Class 4A state tournament appearance? Sixth-year head coach Rick Tipton is optimistic that with the return of senior Ashley Williams and three other

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starters that this is Berryhill’s year. And why not? When Williams departs after this season she will exit as the school’s all-time career scoring leader. She needs 100 points to take over the top spot, says Tipton. The 5-8 combo guard averaged 14.8 points a game and 6.2 rebounds last season. Northeastern State, Southeastern and Southern Nazarene are recruiting Williams, a 35 percent career 3-point shooter and 80 percent free throw shooter. But the Maidens are by no means one-dimensional. Also back this season is senior forward Stephanie Johnston (3.3 ppg/3.8 reb), junior guard Jessica Boone (4.7 ppg/3.2 reb) and sophomore point guard Hailey Belveal (8.1 ppg/2.7 assists). “We return four starters off a team that advanced to the Area Tournament for the third straight year,” says coach Rick Tipton. “We have an outstanding sophomore class that will add great depth to our team. We expect to have an outstanding season.”

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Bronchos return just one starter off a 22-win season that came up just shy of the Class 4A state tournament a year ago. Senior 6-foot-7 forward Josh Lout is one of seven seniors on this year’s roster as Bethany attempts to take their season one step further in 2012-13. Lout average 9.7 points and 5.1 rebounds last year. There is plenty of potential though for coach Phil Brown, who is in his 14th season at the helm. Look for seniors Luke McGrath (3.0 ppg), Tanner Stiles (5.1 ppg) and DJ McDaniel (1.5) to have bigger roles this season. Junior guard Kyle Bottger should also contend for more playing time after averaging three points a game last year. Seniors Jake Willard, John Page and Taylor Flemming also will likely play more minutes.

Bethany returns four seniors with a lot of experience as it looks to make a deep playoff run this season. Senior guard/ forward Grace Hadley returns for her final year after scoring 12 points and three rebounds last year. Classmates Meagan Branscum and Stephanie Agyemang should contribute a little more offensively average averaging five and three points each. Junior combo player Riley Brown (4.0 ppg) also will be expected to put up bigger numbers. Freshman Brooklyn Judkins is a player to watch. “We have lots of experience returning and we will add a good freshman,” says head coach Jared Black. “We should go deep into the Area Tournament.”

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Widlcats Boys Bethel could take some lumps early in the season with a mostly underclassmen roster. But if the Wildcats can persevere they could have a good season. Sophomore guard Clint Simmons and senior center Trevor Stark are returning starters off a team that recorded 13 victories last season. The duo offered a balanced inside-out attack with Simmons averaging 7.5 points and the 6-foot-6 Stark at 7.0 points per game. Beyond this, though, the Wildcats have little varsity experience. Juniors Garret Fitzgerald, Andrew Kinnamon and Taylor Mullendore will have little time to adjust to the fast pace of the varsity. “We have a young, inexperienced but talented group,” says second-year head coach Jason Thomason. “This group will have to grow up quickly and be able to give us sold minutes throughout the year.”

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Maroons Boys There is plenty of reason for optimism at Blackwell. The Maroons return three starters, including last year’s leading scorer in Colton Demuth at 13.0 points per game but also will have 6-foot-4 senior forward Guy Wooderson back as well. Wooderson was a starter as a sophomore but missed his junior season due to an ACL injury. Demuth is joined in the backcourt by sophomore Brady Burtner (5.0 ppg) while Wooderson and 5-11 junior forward Trey Hubbard (8.0 ppg/5.0 reb) will make for a nice frontcourt tandem. “We look to be very competitive in 2012-13,” says fourth-year head coach Jared Reese. “With Guy and Colton back, we look forward to a successful season.” 178

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@VYPEOK www.bethel.k12.ok.us Girls With her system in place, secondyear head coach Jennifer Lynch will look to infiltrate the roster with youth as Bethel attempts to improve on last year’s record. Lynch has been around the program for five years and knows the talent well. The Lady Wildcats return a pair of starters – both underclassmen – in sophomore Bry Flanagan and junior Meghan Tade. Flanagan, a 5-foot-8 guard/ forward combo player, averaged nine points her freshman year. The 5-4 Tade returns to run the offense at point guard. They are basically the only players returning with any varsity experience. But the roster is full of young players, 16 in all, eager to get their chance. “With a young team returning we are pushing many players to step up and play big roles for us this year,” says coach Lynch. “We have depth from our bench from previous years.”

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Girls Veteran coach Wade Wright has a nucleus of young talent to build around this season. In that group are four juniors: Tara Incas, Jennifer Arnold and Faith Ashford at the guard spot and forward Kristien Simunek. Look for sophomore forward Ireya Calderon and freshman guard kenzee Peetom to play significant minutes. Improving on last year’s five-win season is the goal for this young group of players.

Boys Coach: Jason Thomason (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 13-12

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Boys Coach: Jared Reese (4th year) 11-12 Record: 10-14

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Boys Coach: William Kralik (9th year) 11-12 Record: 17-9 Zach Hill Quade Nelson Kyle Self Braden Bush Parker Rand Logan Wright

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Boys Coach: Jennifer Schneeberger (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 23-9

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Boys Hopes are high for Blanchard with several returning starters back off a team that registered 17 wins last season. The Lions could have their sights set on a state tournament berth. The offense will be built around seniors Quade Nelson and Zach Hill. Nelson, a 6-foot guard, averaged 17 points and 6.4 rebounds while Hill, a 6-3 forward, chipped in 16.7 points and 7.2 rebounds. Kyle Self, a 5-10 senior guard, also returns after scoring 5.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in his junior season. Juniors Braden Bush (6.0 ppg), Porter Rand (5.3 ppg) and Logan Wright (3.0) will all be asked to step into bigger roles this season. “With four returning starters and a talented depth chart, expectations are high for expanding from last season’s successful campaign,” says coach Kralik.

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Boys Coach: Jason Sanders (5th year) 11-12 Record: 4-18

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Boys Coach: Kevin Korstjens (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 13-13

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Boys Bobcats feature a senior-laden roster in 2012-13 that has its sights set on improving its number in the win column. With all five starters back and none who averaged fewer than six points, the season

looks promising. Size is another benefit for fifth-year coach Jason Sanders with 6-foot-5 senior Jacob Mason (10.0 ppg) and 6-7 senior J.T. Tallant. Brad Shelton (6.0 ppg) returns at point guard. Also back is Omar Martinez (7.5 ppg) and Jesse Cranford (1.0 ppg).

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Girls The Lady Lions are coming off a 23win season without one returning starter for Jennifer Schneeberger. In fact, only three players have any varsity experience and not much at that. Senior center Alex Ray should provide a nice presence in the low post. As a junior, she averaged 1.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. She also had 1.2 blocks per game. Juniors Jacie Boyd and Kylie Peace also saw time on the varsity a year ago and return after averaging three and five points, respectively.

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Bobcats think it will just come by getting older. We play a tough schedule and will have to be ready each night. We’re excited for the season.”

“This team returns all players from last year’s group that was asked to step in probably a year early,” says coach Sanders. “I expect dramatic improvement from this squad especially on the offensive end. Brad and Omar provide a very experienced backcourt and Andrew has played since his freshman year.” Girls

With all five starters back, Bridge Creek expects to continue its rebuilding phase. Junior forwards Hope Dawkins (8.9 ppg) and Alicia Sandlin (8.8) offer a nice frontcourt tandem for the Lady Bobcats. The backcourt includes senior Brittany Cain (6.9 ppg), Lexi Cowan (4.6 ppg) and Taylor Mellinger (6.1 ppg).

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Boys Heavy graduation losses and another through injury leave Bristow with little returning experience following a 21-6 record a year ago. The Purple Pirates will look to build around junior Kiantae Wilson, a 5-foot-9 junior guard, who averaged six points a game. Senior forwards Darrius Hawkins (6.0 ppg/5.0 reb) and Logan Conn (4.0 ppg) are as deep as the roster goes with varsity experience. “Having lost four starters to graduation and another to a knee injury in football, Bristow will be inexperienced and will rely heavily on “Tae” to lead us through a tough season,” says head coach Gregg Hardin. Girls Lady Pirates return four starters

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Savages Boys The Savages return three starters from last season and welcome a new head coach as Ryan Woolsey takes the reins after spending the past three years at Colbert. With a rotation of 9-10 players getting playing time, the Savages look to push the ball and score. A trio of seniors, including 6-4 Hunter Neal, 6-4 Chandler Rickey and 6-2 Ledger Newman form a nucleus of talent along with a pair of talented juniors, Kaleb Jones and Tre Roberts. “We will be long and athletic with the ability to score inside and out,” Woolsey pointed out. “With 5 or 6 kids coming off the bench, we have the ability to maintain a balanced scoring attack.” 180

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@VYPEOK www.bristow.k12.ok.us from a year ago for first-year Bristow coach Mike Accord, a longtime Jenks assistant. Marjorie Bigpond (8.0 ppg/6.0 reb) brings an inside presence at both ends of the court. Bigpond is also a capable shot blocker. Abbigail Dobson is a good all-around player, says Accord. Taylor Campbell and Molly Turner also brings specialties to the guard spot. Campbell is very athletic and Turner is pure shooter. Courtney Leach (15.0 ppg) joins the team after playing in just five games a year ago to the OSSAA transfer rule and injuries. “We have a lot of work to do but they are all buying in,” says Accord. “I’m throwing a lot at them and there’s big learning curve. It’s not that they aren’t learning, it’s just there is so much to learn. We have a lot of room for improvement. The

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Girls The Lady Savages return just two starters from last season as guards Karli Hobson, 5-4 senior who averaged 7.2 points and 3 rebounds, and TeAnna Butler, 5-7 junior who chipped in 6.1 points while handing out 3 assists per game lead the charge this year. Coach Dottie Slabaugh enters her 5th season with a tall tandem in the post including 6-0 senior Ali Persinger and 5-10 junior Makenzie Wright roam the front line. “We had a lot of players get playing time experience last year,” recalled Slabaugh. I’m expecting that experience to help us find consistency this season.”

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encouraging thing is we have a lot of players back. We have a good mix of experience and youth. Courtney is our go-to player for everything. She’s a good shooter, a good passer and rebounds will for a guard.”

Boys Coach: Ryan Woolsey (1st year) 11-12 Record: 15-10

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Girls Coach: Dottie Slabaugh (5th year) 11-12 Record: 5-19

Ali Persinger 6-0 Tabby Carner 5-3 Karli Hobson 5-4 Demetria Hallford 5-3 Kamil Gill 5-4 Jade Mitchell 5-8 TeAnna Butler 5-5 Terri Baker 5-8 Makenzie Wright 5-10 Felicia Maine 5-7 Nikki Amos 5-3 Taylor McKinney 5-3 Brindy Willis 5-6 Shermeka Myers 5-3 Dee Broades 5-6 Tanecia Osborne 5-6 Shalee Brantley 5-5 Katelyn Saelim 5-8 Valentina Roa 5-4 Anna Hurd 6-1 Keyonna Gordon 5-9 Erica Baker 5-3

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Boys No team information provided. Girls Armed with a trio of returning starters the Lady Pirates’ quest is to return to the state tournament after finishing just shy of that goal last season. Senior guards Raetchel Gray and Ashton Johnson are back after scoring 10 points per game a year ago. Gray, the team’s point guard, also logged six rebounds and three assists. Junior forward Alexis

Hill also returns after averaging seven points and four rebounds as a sophomore. The supporting cast include juniors McKenzie Hudson and Tatum Hill, and sophomore Breecia Crawford. “Developing depth as the season goes on is a key,” head coach Matt Fike says. “We have three great players to build around. Our young players must grow up fast.”

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Elgtin, Woodward, Weatherford, Clinton, Elk City, Altus and Anadarko should help prepare the Bulldogs for post-season play. Girls

Past success hasn’t been lost on seniors Tory Hamilton and Katelyn Martine, who hope to lead Cache back to a state tournament this year. Hamilton, at 5-foot-8 is a versatile Girls Coach: player capable of playing either Andrew McClung (1st year) guard position and even some small 11-12 Record: 12-16 forward. Martine and freshman Jaimie Bonnarens also can play a multitude Boys of positions. Look for sophomore Cache will look to a strong group of Mia Neido to play either the point or seniors for leadership and scoring this shooting guard spots. season. Tyler Tate, 6-foot-4, flirted “The Lady Bulldogs will look to catch with a double-double last year as opponents off-guard as the youngster he finished with 17 points and nine look to re-establish themselves in the rebounds. Kolten Nading averaged top of 4A,” coach McClung says. “Tory eight points and six boards followed and Katelyn will look to lead a host by Junior Munnerly (8 ppg/3 steals) of young, athletic girls as they seek to and Deverik Richardson (6 ppg/5 continue the tradition at Cache.” assists). Playing in the Western Conference against teams such as

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Commandos Boys Veteran coach Brian Rahilly has some key pieces as Cascia Hall looks to develop some young talent this season. Senior forward Saxon Bryant is one of two starters back after averaging nine points and five rebounds last season. Also back is point guard Adam Outlaw. The 5-10 junior will be asked to contribute more offensively in terms of scoring this season after averaging two points and two assists per game as a sophomore. Senior shooting guard Ernie McKee will step into more of an expanded role as well. Juniors Patrick

Kaltenbacher and Bryce Carter give the Commandos size in the frontcourt. “This will be a young and unproven Commando squad,” Rahilly says. “We have good size and physical athletes but will have to wait and see if this team is able to score enough and consistently enough to be a contender.” Girls Senior forward Liesl Spoerl, who signed with University of Tulsa, returns to anchor the Lady Commandos at forward. Spoerl averaged 16.0 points and

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Boys Coach: Brian Rahilly (17th year) 11-12 Record: 22-8

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Girls Coach: Lindsay Rogers (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 13-11

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9.0 rebounds per game. Jaime Rahilly is another double-digit scorer who scored 12.0 points per game. Point guard Reagan Derr is a solid ball handler in the backcourt where she dished five assists per contest. Senior Abby Jordan added four assists per game Sarah Stagg is the fifth returning starter back and joins Derr and Jordan at guard. “Returning all starters, we expect to be much more seasoned and experienced than previous years,” second-year head coach Lindsay Rogers says. “Players have set high goals for themselves and hope to make a deep playoff run.”

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Indians Boys First-year head coach John Coons takes over a program that won only three games a year ago. But with the leadership of senior Alex Whistance and a solid junior class that includes Colby Madewell, Kaleb Presly and Tre Haney, the rebuilding effort might not be as tough. The Indians have a blend of height with the 6-foot-5 Presly and a trio of 6-2 players in Brett Bowline, Haney and Morgan. “We are young and inexperienced but athletic,” coach Coons says. “These kids are excited to get their chance and excited to turn the program around.” Girls Catoosa returns a strong nucleus in starters Kayla Jones, Kambri Jackson and Sarah Nash. With the foundation there in those three and added

depth, the Lady Indians will try to migrate through a brutal Verdigris Valley Conference schedule as they look to make a playoff run in March. Jones is the top returnee in points (7.0) and rebounds (6.5). Jackson and Nash averaged 5.5 and 5.4 each. Look for seniors Taylor Phillips and Madison Martin and junior Kendra Moon to all play significant minutes. “We play in an extremely tough

Boys Coach: John Coons (1st year) 11-12 Record: 3-20

Alex Whistance Colby Madewell Kaleb Pressly Brett Bowline Tre Haney Tristen Morgan Dalton Gilespie Justin Phelps

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Girls Coach: Damon Guthery Sr. (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 1-19

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Boys Braves came up shy of the state tournament last season, finishing with 19 victories for first-year head coach Eli Brown. Central faces a rebuilding year that begins around seniors Shamar Manuel, Deluen Lucas and Jakobee Large. The 5-foot-

starter. He averaged three points a game last year. Lucas, a 5-7 guard, was a bright spot off the bench. He averaged nine points. Expect him to tackle a bigger role this season. Large is the only frontcourt player with any varsity experience and will be counted on early as other players may need time to adjust. Aryion Smith, a 5-8 junior guard, will see more action this season as well. Girls Rebuilding efforts continue under second-year head coach Damon Guthery Sr. The Lady Braves are a youth-driven team with five underclassmen, all of whom should see a lot of playing time this year. The good news is that all five starters are back, led by senior forward/center Wantara Tomlin. Joining her are a trio of

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conference and play a difficult schedule,” says Wesson. “We lost our top two scorers from last year. We return a lot of depth, including three starters.”

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juniors in combo frontcourt players Brianna Rogers and Teandrea Dyer and guard/forward Rebecca Williams. Sophomore Monique Dodson returns to the backcourt. Senior Chantel Baughman brings experience off the bench. Look for freshmen Dashanae Ecker and Harmonie Cooks to also contribute as they become acclimated to the pace of the game. “We are so young that we have to play our freshmen right away which means a lot of learning on the job,” says coach Guthery. “I believe we will make our mark on the defensive end of the floor.. Our goal is to have more shots than turnovers this year and make all our opponents work for their offensive scores.” NOVEMBER 2012

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Girls Coach: Vaughn Blankenship (1st year) 11-12 Record: 5-20

Cheyenne Townsend 5-0 Katie Smith 5-7 Kelsea Johnson 6-4 Kyley Woodard 6-2 Hanna Hagler 5-7 C.J. Camp 5-6 Taylor Cranw 5-6 Katelynn Donathan 5-9 Grace Terry 5-6

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Boys The start of the season for the Wildcats will rely upon play of three starters. Topping the talent charts will be 5-9 guard Braylon Warrior, who will be asked to engineer the offense at the point

guard where he averaged 12.6 points and 3.7 rebounds last season. On the front line, 6-1 senior Derek White returns after grabbing 5.3 rebounds plus 6.4 points each night. Cameron Pipe, a 6-3 junior who averaged 4.6 points and 5.6 boards per contest is the third starter coming back as Jason Dowdy takes over as head coach. Juniors Jaylon Clayton and Dashawn Jackson have impressed Dowdy, while 6-4 sophomore Ronnie Clayton will add size to the front line scoring and defensive presence. “Our seniors will be very important early on,” said Dowdy, “as the underclassmen gain experience on the court.” Girls The Lady ‘Cats enter the 20122013 season with only one returning starter from a year ago as 5-3 point guard Cheyenne Townsend returns to the floor

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Wildcats for her senior season. Among the new faces on the floor will be Katie Smith, 5-7 senior who moves in from Eufaula where she averaged 15.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest, along with inside scoring of 6-2 senior forward, Kyley Woodard. Hanna Hagler, a 5-7 junior and 5-6 C.J. Camp offer perimeter scoring. Adding to the expectations for success will be 6-4 senior Kelsea Johnson and Katelynn Donathan, a 5-9 sophomore forward, who brings defensive tenacity. “One noticeable change will be our defensive effort,” said new head coach Vaughn Blankenship. “We’re going to pressure end to end. With our mix of players, we can go big with Woodard and Johnson pounding inside or push the tempo with a quick and aggressive lineup paced by Townsend and Smith.

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Boys It may take time for the Comets to mature but veteran skipper Ron Mims expects to see late-season improvement. Luke Luschen and Andrew Gerred bring 10.0 scoring averages to the start lineup at small forward and point guard, respectively. Kevin Bui is another returning starter at the power forward spot where he averaged three points and four rebounds a year ago. Dustin Hoang, Joseph Hoang and Corey Larkins will play expanded roles at guard and post. Classen’s All-City Conference opponents should prepare the team for the playoffs.

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“We have a very young, great group of guys who work very hard,” says coach Mims. “We come to play every game and will give 100 percent every time we step on the floor. We will get better as the season progresses and look forward to good things with this team.” Girls Third-year head coach Malcolm Roberts fields a young squad as the Lady Comets have no seniors on the squad. There is talent though. Juniors Jetta Smith and Ashlei Simms will likely be the focus of the offense as the returning starters. Freshmen Kennedy Williams, Maya Thompson and Diana Castrejon will

Boys Coach: Ron Mims (14th year) 11-12 Record: 4-18

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Boys Daniel Brimmer begins his fifth season overall and second as head coach at Cleveland. The Tigers return three starters as they continue to rebuild the program. Junior guard Derek Reeves is the top returning scorer from a year ago at 13 points a game. Right behind is senior point guard Tyler Jones, who averaged 11 points and four assists. Chris Windholz rounds out the returning starters, coming back after averaging six points and six rebounds last season. Brimmer will look to senior Steven Donnelly, junior Wyatt Woodrell and sophomore Eric Reeves to contribute significantly this season.

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Tyler Jones Getting varsity experience was huge last year. We’ll look to be better after Christmas.”

Girls Only two players return with any extensive varsity playing experience for the Lady Tigers this season. But if defense can shoulder the load early, Cleveland could pull off a nice season. Senior guard Jordyn Roe is coming off a junior season in which she averaged six points and four rebounds. Other players with limited varsity playing time include seniors Lynnzey Johnson (2.0 ppg) and Lindsey Blackburn (2.0 ppg) and sophomore Carley Stallard (3.0 ppg),

“This is a rebuilding year,” fifth-year coach Kayla Allen says, after the Lady Tigers lost 80 percent of their scoring from last season. “Defense will help carry us until we get some experience on the floor. We are extremely young but hard-working. Two players return with quality playing experience.”

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business. The Red Tornadoes return four starters, led by senior guard Abby Reynolds. The strong backcourt presence also include juniors Laci Williams, Haley Girls Adams, and Paige Neidy. Other Kelly Gaunt, a longtime assistant, players expected to help in the frontcourt include sophomore takes over as head coach following the resignation of Amy Kayla Reynolds and junior Crumley, who left to enter private McKenna Hatter.

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Comets Boys Comets must replace five key players off last year’s 20-win season that reached second round of regionals. Dickson will look to juniors Jacob Lindsey (13.6 ppg) and Jeff Dodson (9.4 ppg). The supporting cast includes senior Garrett Brooks and large contingent of juniors, sophomores and freshmen.

Boys Four starters return to anchor a Cushing team that looks to improve on last year’s win total. Junior Drew Wilson and senior Nick Tanner will lead the offensive charge this year. Wilson, a 6-foot-2 guard, averaged 13.4 points and 7.8 rebounds last season while Tanner, a 6-3 forward, chipped in 12.7 points and 8.5 rebounds. Rounding out the returning starters is junior forward Keagan Meyers (6.1 ppg/5.2 reb) and senior guard Bingham Hightower (7.2 ppg/5.1 reb). At 6-5, senior center Dillan Wasson gives the Tigers a solid presence in the frontcourt. Look for Watson and classmate Cole McKnight to be big contributors this year. Junior point guard Jai Conly saw playing time as a junior and will likely be asked to participate more this season.

With the majority of its team back, the Lady Tigers look to make a run at the Class 4A state tournament. Che’Ron Lewis is one of five returning senior starters and six overall on the roster. Lewis, a 5-foot11 forward, led Cushing in scoring (17.7) and rebounding (11.1) last season. Joining Lewis in the frontcourt is Taylor Jones (9.6 ppg/4.2 reb) and Mariah Burris (7.4

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“This is a rebuilding year,” head coach Todd Vargas says. “We have quickness and pretty good height.”

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“We return five starters and nine of our top 10 players from a team that was an Area finalist last year,” says head coach Brad Crace. “We must improve on the defensive end. Che’Ron gives us a solid inside game along with Mariah and Taylor.”

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Junior forward Katy Custer returns to lead the Lady Comets this year. Custer, a 6-foot forward, averaged 12 points and nine rebounds last season. Senior Jazmin Mills is also back after averaging “The Comets will be a young and feisty seven points as a junior. Other players group this year that will rely on tough with varsity experience include junior defense and an up-tempo offensive forward Kalee Preston and senior guard attack,” coach Chuck Ryan says. “We Bryanne Knox. Look for Dickson to take have to replace five starters. The scoring advantage of its height in the frontcourt load will fall on the shoulders of Jacob and its overall quickness as they build and Jeff. Look for this team to get better for the future behind freshman point guard Madison Rozzell.

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ppg/6.0 reb). Returning backcourt players are Shaunda Hagler (4.9 ppg/3.0 apg) and Mattea Jackson (4.2 ppg/2.5 assists). Look for senior Katie McCullough, junior Erin Ahrberg and sophomore Hannah Burris to contribute off the bench.

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Boys Coach: Chuck Ryan (6th year) 11-12 Record: 20-5

Jeff Dodson Jacob Lindsey Garrett Brooks Matt Morphet Dylan McGee Dakotah Buckaloo Chris Bamburg Aschen Bean Cole King Landon Anderson

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points per game. Douglass isn’t limited to just one standout or even one named Clark. Stephen’s younger brother, Deondre, a VYPE 100 football star, averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds as sophomore. But the talent doesn’t end there. Also back is senior guard Trevon Threatt (21 points/10 rebounds) and senior guard DeAngelo Smith (18.0 ppg/5.0 reb). There’s plenty of talent off the bench with senior forward Glen Banks (15.0 ppg/6.0 reb), sophomore guard James Grimes (11.0ppg/5.0 reb) and freshman guard Quashawn Sims. It’s easy to see with all this talent why Douglass is the Stevie Clark frontrunner to win Class 4A.” Girls Boys Trojans have one of the top point The Lady Trojans return four senior starters as they look to guards in the country in senior extend last season’s post-season Stevie Clark. He has narrowed success. Nia Stepony, a 5-8 his choices to Oklahoma State, forward/guard combo player, is Baylor, UCLA and Florida State. the team’s leading scorer back Clark is coming off a junior season in which he averaged 30.0 after averaging eight points.

Boys Coach: Anthony Andrews (1st year) 11-12 Record: 25-3

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Maudgonique Morton (5.0 ppg) and Te’Erah East (2.0 ppg) and Lyanne Morgan (2.0 ppg) also return. “We are looking to build momentum off last year’s state tournament appearance,” says second-year head coach Gina Crawley-Anderson. “We will be young but we will be athletic. Floor experience over the season will be critical to our growth.”

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Jentry Holt. The 6-foot-3 Division I prospect averaged 12.3 points and 7.9 rebounds as a freshman. Other players Boys to watch include jnior 5-7 guard Sam First-year coach Brad Mallam is building toward the future after taking Grubb (6.6 ppg/2.4 reb), and senior guards Katie Jolly and Zoe Cummings. over a program which lost all five starters to graduation. Seniors Tripp Rankin and J.R. Vaughn will shoulder the leadership duties this year. With six underclassmen on the varsity, Mallam looks to have a foundation for the next few years as the players mature. “We are a team that graduated five starters,” says Mallam. “We have a young team that is looking to gain some valuable experience for not only this year, but for the next few years to come.” Girls After falling one win shy of the Class 4A state tournament a year ago, the Lady Owls are excited to see how far they can go this season. Elgin returns just one starter but what a dandy it is in sophomore forward Boys Coach: Lucian Bliss (1st year) 11-12 Record: 10-16

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Butler should also see a lot of action this year. “We are going to be young and Mikayla Harrison 5-7 G Jr. inexperienced,” says first-year coach Erin Hutchinson 5-9 P Sr. Lucian Bliss. “Once we gel we could Courtney Jacks 5-6 G Sr. Nikila Clinton 6-0 P Jr. be very tough on the defensive end Kailan Craig 5-7 G Jr. of the court. Nicole Lamar 5-6 G Sr. Girls Mallory Luttrell 5-7 G So. Randie Cheatham 5-8 G So. Junior guard Mikayla Harrison is back after averaging 13.2 points and Boys 5.2 assists. She is the only returning starter for first-year head coach The Elk City program has been entrusted to first-year coach Lucian Tim Ellison. There is other talent though as seniors Erin Hutchinson Bliss, who inherits a young squad. and Courtney Jacks are just two of He does have three returning five additional players with varsity starters to build around in seniors Colby Love and Brock Walker. Junior experience. Also look for juniors 6-foot-4 guard Luke Lewellen brings Nikila Clinton and Kailan Craig and senior Nicole Lamar to contribute nice size to the perimeter and will significantly. be a matchup problem for most opponents. Junior guard Kylon Girls Coach: Tim Ellison (1st year) 11-12 Record: 5-21

Boys Coach: Brad Mallam (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-13

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“We are really excited to get the season underway,” says third-year head coach Jeff Mahoney. “We finished last season on the Saturday night of the Area Tournament. We are hungry to take the next step. Jentry is getting lots of interest from Division I schools. I like our quickness and winning attitude. Several of our players played on our state champion volleyball team.”

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11.2 points and 4.3 rebounds last Boys season and will be joined in the lineup by Collin Abdullah, 5-10 After an early exit in the regional tournament a year ago, the Tigers guard and 6-4 senior forward. Eric Hudson. Joining the front line enter this season with a trio of starters returning led by VYPE Top attack will be 6-5 center Steven Edwards, as the Tigers, according 100 selection Jordan Hill. The 6-1 to coach Gary Hendrix, will need to senior forward recently signed battle the boards. Other returning a letter of intent with Oklahoma players include 6-1 senior Zack Baptist University. Hill averaged Lindley, 6-1 sophomore Jordan London, 6-3 junior Dakota Lashley and 5-10 junior Rayne Cox. “Our strength is our guards,” said Hendrix, who begins his 23rd season as head coach of the Tigers needing just 7 wins to reach 500 victories. “I’m confident these guys will be a competitive group.” Girls The Lady Tigers, after backto-back trips to the Class 4A state finals including an undefeated championship in 2010, enter the season in typical fashion with a tough minded and physical approach. Coach Jerry Walker’s squad, while replacing three starters, maintain plenty of ability with two returning starters including VYPE Top 100 standout guard Savannah Gray and senior playmaker Taylor London Taylor London. Walker welcomes the experience of

Boys Coach: Gary Hendrix (23rd year) 11-12 Record: 15-12

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seniors Brooke Palmer, Hannah Cantrell and Brittany Palmer along with proven play from junior guard Allie Glover. “Our depth and athleticism are definite strengths,” admits Walker, who has an overall 416-102 career coaching mark. “Savannah has the skills every coach wants in a player. She’s been a part of our success the past two seasons. Taylor is a coach’s daughter and knows why and how to get the job done. We may not have as much experience in the starting lineup, but these girls know how to win by their effort on both ends of the court.”

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Like it or not…young and old alike…everyone is a role model to someone. For Taylor London, a senior at Fort Gibson High School, INFLUENCE is what’s most important everyday in her walk with Jesus Christ. “Knowing Christ on a personal basis keeps everything real,” said London, a member of the FCA group at Fort Gibson and member of the Lady Tigers basketball team. “By knowing that God has a plan for me everyday puts the game into perspective for me. It’s just a game. My witness to other people, on and off the court, has much more meaning than how many games you win.” “It was the influence of Kirby Parnell that got me involved with FCA,” recalled London. “With God’s help, I try to encourage people and get involved in FCA and discover the fun of a Christian life.” “Knowing God’s word, reminds me that God cares about everything I do,” admits London. “Whether I’m playing in the finals of the state tournament, doing homework or just hanging out with friends, I can always find encouragement regardless of the situation and motivation to give it my all everyday.” Colossians 3:23 (NIV) “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men”

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Boys Coach: Doug Winters (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 6-17

Tyler Winters all will see action Boys this year. Glenpool will look to a pair of “Our guys had a great summer,” veterans for leadership as the head coach Doug Winters says. Warriors look to improve on “We should be much improved last year’s win total. Leading the from last year’s team. We have way is 6-foot-6 junior forward six players back with starting and two-year returning starter experience. Our bench depth Marquis Fowler (11.0 ppg/8.0 could be a plus with a talented reb) and explosive senior guard sophomore group.” Jordan Mason (9.0 ppg/3.0 Girls steals). Fowler is already on the First-year head coach Tanya radar of area college programs. Other players who will help lead Blades has a nice blend of players for as she begins a rebuilding the resurgence include seniors Hayden McCormick (4.0 ppg/5.0 process at Glenpool. Seniors Jessica Killer, Asharel Adkins, reb) and Chris Alverson (5.0 Amanda Lee and Emma Samuels ppg/4 reb) and junior forward will be tasked with providing Logan Hunter (6.0 ppg/4.0 leadership. Blades has strong reb). In addition to a number of football players who have already junior and sophomore classes in numbers from which to build the joined the team, juniors Drew foundation for years to come. Cooper and E.J. Bierman, senior Jason Ewings and sophomore

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Sophomore Kyle Davis will get his varsity baptism under fire as he is expected to shoulder the majority of the point guard duties, according to head coach Wade Waller. There to help along the way are returning starters DeAndre Goudeau and Torre Alfred, who averaged 9.8 and 7.0 points a game last season. Seniors Alex Eakers and Trey-Von Childs also return and will contribute.

“Defense will be the key for the key for us always,” says fifth-year coach Wade Waller. “We’re expecting big things from DeAundre, Torre, Alex and Trey-Von. Kyle’s development will be crucial to our development as a team. We look to pick up the pace on both offense and defense.

season. The veteran returnees are joined by sophomore Megan Smith and Tyra Owens on the starting roster. Senior Martina Hill and junior Leuanna Hankins will provide depth on the roster.

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Look for senior guards Chelsi Black and Allyah Barry to shoulder the majority of the offense for the Lady Eagles this

DeAndre Goudeau

Boys Coach: Wade Wallace (5th year) 11-12 Record: 13-16

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“With the addition of Leuanna and Martina it will provide much-needed depth that was missing from last year’s team,” says second-year coach Misty Wallace. “With the added depth we will be looking to push the tempo on offense and defense. We expect big things from this group of young ladies as they have every tool to make a run in the postseason.”

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Panthers Boys The Panthers return all five starters as they make the move from the Suburban Conference to the North Canadian River Valley Conference. Junior guard Collin Jennings is the top leading scorer back with a 16.0 average. He also managed 5.9 rebounds per game. Older brother Austin Jennings returns for his senior season after scoring 9.2 points and 7.2 rebounds a year ago. Other returning starters include senior guard Adam Keiffer (8.0 ppg/5.1 reb) and J.J. Jaworski (6.5 ppg). Zack Manek (5.8 ppg) and Dak Stephens (2.4 ppg) shared starting a year ago and Collin Jennings time also return to the rotation. Boys Coach: Chris Hamilton (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 12-13

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Boys Four returning starters give the Chargers a nice foundation on which to build this season. Senior guards Tanner Tepe (6.8 ppg) and Grant Hudiburg (4.2 ppg) are joined in the backcourt by junior Pete LeForce (2.6 ppg). Oakes Arceneaux (5.7) is back to anchor the

www.harrahschools.com “we have all five starters back from a team that went to the Area Tournament,” says coach Bryan Jennings. “Collin has already scored over 600 points in his career and will be one of the leading scorers in 4A. Austin provides solid post play and led our team in 3-point field goal percentage last year. Adam is an exceptional athlete. A host of other players will make solid contributions.” Girls With virtually all players back, look for Harrah to make a deep playoff run this season. The Lady Panthers are led by senior guard Baily Mack, who recorded 13.5 points and 5.7 rebounds her junior season. She is joined in the starting rotation by juniors Darian Hill (6.8 ppg) and Allie Holcombe (3.2 ppg) and sophomores Blake Blessington (6.9 ppg) and Ashley Dodd (2.1 ppg). “Expectations are very high,: says veteran coach Curt Knox. “We played an extremely young group last year and we feel that experience will be very important.”

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Boys Coach: Bryan Jennings (14th year) 11-12 Record: 12-17

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frontcourt play at forward. Looker for Tanner Tepe and Chris Hamilton to log quality playing time off the bench. “Our team has the athletes and shooters to compete with anyone,” says head coach Chris Hamilton. “We are excited about the returning experience.:

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“We look to continue on our success from last year and will work hard to improve,” says coach Leslie Warren. “We will try to play fast.”

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Lady Chargers return a lot of experience in the backcourt and will try to utilize that speed with an up-tempo style of play. Carter Cloud is the only senior on the roster and returns after averaging 13.6 points and 5.1 rebound a year ago. Junior Erika Wakefield, a VYPE Top 100 guard, is coming off a sophomore season in which she recorded 19.4 points per game and 6.3 rebounds. Juniors Morgan Garrett (5.7 ppg), Madison Garrett (3.2 ppg) and Meredith Zerby (2.4) also return to the starting rotation.. A trio of underclassmen in Rachel Moore, Baillie Miller and Morgan Meacham will be role players off the bench.

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Hornets Boys The Hornets return three starters for 2012-2013 including the core of the offensive firepower. Bill Muse Jr., a 6-1 sophomore

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@VYPEOK www.hilldale.k12.ok.us who made 50 3-point baskets while averaging 11.0 points and 6.3 rebounds joins a pair of seniors Dylan Rowan and Hunter Harrison. Rowan averaged 8.8 points at 10.2 rebounds plus 4 assists while Harrison contributed 9.2 points and 9.0 rebounds for head coach Jeremy Rogers. Two other seniors, Jordan Proctor and Trent Kirkpatrick provide added playing time experience. “We made 121 3-pointers last year,” grinned Rogers. “With our three starters back, we’ve got a good nucleus to build upon. We’ll have to overcome our lack of size with quickness, hustle and good

Boys Coach: Jeremy Rogers (5th year) 11-12 Record: 13-12

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shooting.” Girls After learning a new system last season, the Lady Hornets return virtually their entire starting lineup bringing high expectations in 2012-2013. Jessica Van Schuyver, a 5-11 senior forward, averaged 6.3 points and 8.2 rebounds provides front line size while Nicole Wright, a 5-8 junior forward, brings a 10.3 scoring plus 5.1 rebound average to the mix for coach Scott

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Hensley. A trio of guards including Leah Gragg, Casady Mills and Hillary Calvert bring quickness to the court. “We’re young again this season with just one senior on the court,” admits Hensley. “The difference is most of the girls have playing time experience which adds to our depth and confidence. Our offseason work has made us a much improved team that should be exciting to watch.”

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Warriors Boys Warriors will be somewhat unproven this year after graduating their starting lineup a year ago. Expect seniors Earl Eason and Tahjai Scales to move into bigger roles after coming off the bench last season. Scales averaged 7.2 points while Eason chipped in 4.1 points per game. The absence of returning starters will allow several young players to get their opportunity on varsity this season. Look for sophomore guard Gleondric Threatt to earn playing time early. “We are a fairly young team with no returning starters,” says coach Jay Forshee. “Our year will depend on how well this team comes together and how well young players step in to take on their roles.”

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Girls Idabel could face some early struggles after graduating four senior starters. But if the youngsters can come along, look for the Lady Warriors to make a postseason run. Senior point guard Chantey Lee inherits the leadership role on the team. Malieka Faulks joins her in the backcourt while center Harvest Rhoden and forwards Que Que Vann and Sam Wolf will anchor the frontcourt play. “We are very young and will need (time) to develop,” says head coach Mike Dooney. “We return only one starter, so we will need our younger kids to step into big playing time. We have a chance to be a Top 20 team after the Christmas break.”

Boys Coach: Jay Forshee (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 15-13

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Longhorns Boys Inola will look to take advantage of its size in the frontcourt with a pair of 6-foot-5 forwards in junior Casey Gill and senior Matt Largent. Gill, one of four returning starters, averaged 8.3 points per game last season. Travis Hall is the team’s top returnee in points (9.2), rebounds (5.0) and assists (4.0). Joining Gill in the frontcourt will be juniors Aaron Davis (6-0 ppg) and Taylor Mootry (3.0 ppg). Look for seniors Jay Powers, Matt Largent and Zach Proctor to contribute off the bench. “We return a solid nucleus with three starters” says third-year coach Clyde Barkley. “We have a good chance to be a very good team when the right chemistry develops. We return several players that saw a lot of action last year.”

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Girls Coach Tony Rosebrough welcomes back fiver seniors – four of whom are returning starters – as the Lady Longhorns hope to build on last year’s eight-win season. Those seniors include Lauren McDaniel, Kaylee Peterson, Stevie Rutherford, Sam Riddle and Faith Holstine. Juniors Courtney Williamson and Kristin Mootry will help off the bench as will sophomore Lindsey Byfield. “We have a lot of experience and leadership coming back,” says coach Rosebrough. “Expectations are going to be high with a good mix of seniors, juniors and an athletic sophomore group. This year’s team will be deeper and will be looking to make a run deep into the playoffs.”

Boys Coach: Clyde Barkley (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 13-13

Jay Powers Matt Largent Zach Proctor Brett Shaw Travis Hall Aaron Davis Casey Gill Taylor Mootry Kolten Morel Caleb Bell Garrett Glass Landon Correa Donald Chastern

5-8 6-5 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-2 5-8 5-9 6-3 5-10 6-6

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Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So So. So.

Girls Coach: Tony Rosebrough (4th year) 11-12 Record: 8-12

Lauren McDaniel 6-1 Kaylee Peterson 5-6 Stevie Rutherford 5-8 Sam Riddle 5-7 Faith Holstine 5-7 Krisin Mootry 5-7 Courtney Williamson 5-6 Lindsey Byfield 5-8

C G G/F G F G G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So.

Boys Coach: Jeff Gibe (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 12-12

Taylor Foster Stephen Tanner Jordan Sweeney Kelen Brown Will Robertson Dylan Fales

6-0 6-2 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-3

G F G F/G F G

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Boys Coach Gibe’s Bulldogs have the potential to be good. Our success will largely depend on the development of a good sophomore class, two that are returning starters. Taylor Foster is an outstanding athlete that can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim, but can also hit outside shots. Jordan Sweeney is solid on both ends of the floor and Stephan Tanner brings toughness and rebounding.

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Locust Grove

Pirates Boys

Led by returning starters and seniors David Stone (18.7 ppg) and Reed Bryant (10.1 ppg), the Pirates look to build on last year’s 21-win season with a state tournament appearance this year. Taylor Halpain is another returning starter. The junior averaged 7.4 points a year ago. The supporting cast is deep, beginning with Colton Pike and Tyler Rowland, each of whom came off the bench last season. Look for both to have expanded roles this year, says head coach Ronnie Maple.

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@VYPEOK www.lg.k12.ok.us The fifth year coach also has a talented sophomore and freshman class that should gain valuable varsity experience.

“We have three talented players returning that give us hope to contend again for a state tournament berth,” coach Maples says. “David is one of the best guards in any class. He is a very good shooter and great off the dribble. Reed is very athletic and can flat score in a variety of ways. Taylor is a very good shooter. Colton and Tyler are good physical players that can scorer and defend. These kids are very focused and work extremely hard. They had a very productive summer and are looking forward to making another long run in the playoffs.” Girls

Lady Pirates will continue to build around returning starters Sydney Pierce, Shelby Hurry, Becki Hendrickson and Bailey Holman. Pierce, a 5-4 junior guard, is the leading returning scorer averaging eight points a game. Holman, also a junior guard, is next, averaging seven points a game followed by Hurry (6.0 ppg) and Hendrickson (5. ppg). Sophomore Madison Davis should be a contributing factor in the backcourt at guard as should Kennedy Sokoloski and Jensen Cooper off the bench. 208

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“We have only two seniors,” says head coach Justin Brown. “We are still learning. We

Boys Coach: Ronnie Maple (5th year) 11-12 Record: 21-6

David Stone Reed Bryant Taylor Halpain Tyler Rowland Colton Pike Jason Helton Trenton Pierce Brock Taylor Keven Wadlow Wyatt Rogers Mason Fine Jason Pirtle

5-11 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-2 5-8 6-0 6-3 5-11 5-11 6-1

Girls Coach: Justin Brown (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 14-12

Sydney Pierce 5-4 Shelby Hurry 5-8 Becki Hendrickson 5-3 Bailey Holman 5-3 Madison Davis 5-10 Kennedy Sokoloski 5-9 Jenson Cooper 5-6

G F G G G G G

Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr.

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr.

play a tough schedule against eight teams that made the state tournament last year. The potential is good but we still have to find our identity.”

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Longhorns Boys After graduating seven seniors, second-year head coach Josh Mitchell faces a rebuilding situation with only senior guard Akari Tucker back with any varsity experience. Tucker, a 6-foot-2 guard, is a solid player to build around after scoring 12 points a game last year. “Akari is a very talented guard,” says Mitchell. “He has a lot of potential. We are very young and undersized, but we are excited about this year. We have some young players that are looking to compete for a starting

Boys Coach: Aaron George (14th year) 11-12 Record: 15-7

Kev’en Davis Paten Bond Hunter Chapa Ivan Florrs Samuel Bond Joe Avery Shadow Marris Maleek Morris Garrett Brannon Jarrod Caldwell

5-8 6-1 5-10 5-9 6-4 6-5 6-0 5-10 6-4

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

Girls Coach: Hugh Don Sweat (21st year) 11-12 Record: 14-14

Haley Furr Kaylen Sweat Bethany Gamble Bremma Green Mikah Hartsfield Myra Ibarra Makayla Barnett

5-9 5-7 5-5 5-7 5-7 5-5 5-9

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position.” Girls Former East Central University assistant Jeff Word takes over a Lone Grove program that won four games a year ago. Word has four returning starters to build around in senior Jaci Christian (4.0 ppg) and juniors Megan Garrison (7.0 ppg), Haley McCutchen (6.0 ppg) and Madison Jones (4.0 ppg). Sophomore Savannah Throneberry and freshman Hannah Howard will be on the radars of a lot of coaches as they continue to develop. “We are asking the kids to buy in early,” says coach Jeff Word, a former East Central University assistant. “If we can adjust to a fast tempo style of play on both sides of the ball it should give us

@VYPEOK www.madillok.com 6-foot-5 junior Joe Avery, 6-4 junior Samuel Bond and 6-4 senior Garrett Brannon. The backcourt guards include 5-8 senior Kev’en Davis, Peter Bond, Hunter Chapa and Ivam Florrs. Other players who will add depth to the team include Shadow Marris, Maleek Morris and Jared Caldwell. “We have solid upperclassmen, a deep bench and an aggressive defense,” says coach George. “A lot of kids will come late because of football.” Girls

Madill hopes to ride momentum of late season success behind four returning starters. Forward Kaylen Sweat, daughter of the head coach, returns for her junior year after leading the team in scoring last season with 12 points a game. She is part of a dynamic frontcourt duo that includes Haley Furr, who averaged 11.6 points last season. Guards Bethany Gamble and Brenna Green return to the backcourt

Boys Coach: Josh Mitchell (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 17-8 Girls Coach: Jeff Word (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-18

10-Haley McCutchen 11-Megan Garrison 12-Hannah Howard 13-Ashton Johnson 15-Savannah Throneberry 22-Jaci Christian 30-Kaylyn Crockett 31-Bailey Copeland 33-Madison Jones 35-Alexis Rogers

5-8 5-6 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-7 5-5

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a chance to be better and faster than most of our opponents expect. With help from underclassman Savannah Throneberry and pushed by uptempo play from Haley and Megan, we should be improved from last year.”

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where they averaged 4.3 and 4.6 points, respectively. Head coach Hugh Don Sweat said his team is becoming more reactive as their knowledge of the game improves. “We’re very confident going into the season,” says head coach Hugh Don Sweat. “We have a little bit of experience. We are still young, we’re not very big or quick but we work hard. We’re getting smarter, we’re learning the game. Shooting is Kaylen’s strength. But all of them want to be involved in the offense. They don’t have to be the one scoring, but they want to be involved. Our confidence is building.”

Mannford

Pirates

Boys Pirates return three starters off an 18-win team a year ago. Seniors Luke Garner and Hunter Kinard and junior Bryce Hoggatt will be the focus of Mannford’s offense this season. Garner, a 6-foot guard averaged seven points and five rebounds. Kinard, a 6-4 forward, chipped in five points and five rebounds and Hoggatt, a 6-2 guard/forward combo player finished with five points and four rebounds per game. Other players with varsity experience include senior Ryan Holloway, junior Matt Mendenhall and sophomore Randy Daugherty. “We have a good core of returning players,” says second year head coach Mike Banfield. “They will have to step into larger roles this season. We have a good sophomore group that went undefeated (16-0) as freshmen last year and won the Tulsa 7 Conference.”

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@VYPEOK www.mannford.k12.ok.us Girls Bob Banfield takes over a Mannford squad that won three games a year ago. On the plus side, the Lady Pirates return five starters, led by tracer Burgess, a 5-foot-11 forward who averaged 10.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. Seniors Katy Revis (2.1 ppg) and Alyssa Shuttleworth (1.7 ppg) return at forward and guard, respectively. Sophomores Madison Hudgins (3.1 ppg) and Hannah Spears picked up valuable playing time as freshmen. Look for senior guard Brooke Beilendir and junior forward Kelsey Burden to see their roles expanded. Freshman guard Mariah Nicolet is a player to watch. “We should improve over last year’s team success,” coach Bob Banfield says. “We return several girls with experience and have solid depth. We should be competitive. Tracer is very good inside and outside.”

Boys Coach: Mike Banfield (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 18-9

Luke Garner Hunter Kinard Ryan Holloway Dalton Farrow T.J. McBride Trayce Day Dan Fitzpatrick Matt Mendenhall Bryce Hoggatt Andrew Ash Randy Daugherty Garrett James James Tucker Derek Hilton Jared Poulter Jeremy Jacobs Darren Shuttleworth Zech McKinley Sullie Garner Tanner Huckaby Spencer Anderson

6-0 6-4 5-10 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-8 5-9 6-2 6-3 6-2 5-11 5-10 6-1 5-7 6-2 6-0 5-8

Girls Coach: Bob Banfield (1st year) 11-12 Record: 3-22

Brooke Bellendir 5-2 Sierra Adair 5-6 Alli Varnell 5-3 Allie Hollon 5-7 Daisha Constantino 5-6 Baylee McPherson 5-4 Sami Rich 5-4 Katie Revis 5-8 Kelsey Burden 6-0 Alyssa Shuttleworth 5-6 Madison Hudgins 5-4 Hannah Spears 5-4 Alyssa Wells 5-9 Tracer Burgess 5-11 Nicole Garrison 5-4 Averye McBroom 5-9 Mariah Nicolet 5-5 Briley Bernard 5-5 Savanna Mayo 5-5

G G G F G G G F F G G G F F G F G G G

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Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. So.

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Titans Boys McLain has shown improvement the last two years under head coach Cordell Love and look to make a significant jump this season. Keondre Jones, Bishop Louie and Quinton Nails all bring back double-digit averages from a year ago. Jones and Louie scored 13 points and Nails added 10 points per game. Junior shooting guard Nigel Carter snagged nine points and five rebounds per contest last season. Jayleen Bledsoe brings size (6-foot-5) to the low post where he averaged seven points. Top prospects include seniors Bryant Hunt at point guard and Tiron Pete at

Boys Coach: Shawn Blankenship (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-20

Joseph Wood 6-3 Klayton Adams 6-1 Levi McCoy 6-6 Austin Carroll 6-0 Michael Byington 6-0 Jacob Magruder 5-8

F F C G PG G

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

Girls Coach: Tony Nichols (5th year) 11-12 Record: 16-9

00-Brooklyn Sparks 5-Sutida Hanratanagorn 10-Kyla Robertson 11-Erica Hostetter 12-Ashley Boyer 13-Erin Estep 14-Tess Austin 15-Brook Johnson 21-Lacee McCoy 22-Cassidy Lewis 23-Bethanie James 31-Jordan Murphy

Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr.

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post and junior guard Nick Foster. “We should be ready to compete with the elite teams this year,” Love says. “it should be a very exciting coming year.” Girls Rebuilding effort continues for second-year head coach Greta Hawthorne. The lady Scots will look to rebuild around returning starter Shonquita Hall, a 5-foot4 guard who averaged seven points and three rebounds last season. Other players with varsity experience that will assist in the resurrection are senior forward Lamesha Brothers and sophomores Bryana Bethel and Marquesha Johnson.

@VYPEOK www.mcloudschools.us a veteran lineup with returning senior starters Klayton Adams at forward and Austin Carroll at guard. Also back are junior returning starters Joseph Wood at forward and Levi McCoy at center. Michael Byington, a 6-foot point guard who moved into the district from Elgin, gives the Redskins another scorer. Also look for junior guard Jacob Magruder to play a bigger role in the backcourt. “This group should be better than last year, with everyone back,” coach Blankenship says. “Michael Byington should be a big help. We might start slow because of the new system and several football guys, but overall we should be a pretty solid team.” Girls

In addition to three returning starters, McLoud also returns a wealth of experience off the bench. Junior guard/ forward Jordan Murphy is the team’s top scorer back after averaging 14

Boys Coach: Cordell Love (4th year) 11-12 Record: 15-14

1-Jaleen Bledsoe C 2-Keondre Jones PG 3-Bryant Hunt SG 4-Bishop Louie G 6-Joshua Smith 7-Nigel Carter SG 8-Demetri Walker 9-Jermaine Brown 10-Tiron Pete C 11-Nick Foster SG 12-David Castine 13-Delvin Tucker 14-Therman Smith Quinton Nails

6-5 5-6 5-7 5-7

Sr. So. Sr. Jr.

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6-5 6-4

Sr. Jr.

Girls Coach: Greta Hawthorne (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 1-19

Lamesha Brothers Bryana Bethel Ariana Frank Meke Fullard Brylah Gaghan Shonquita Hall Monique Harris Traci Hill Lala Jefferson Marquesha Johnson Kareema Jordan Jackie Offor Ariel Shelton Tia Spears Kymesha White

Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr.

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points a game. She also is the team’s top returning rebounder with six per game. Joining her off the starting rotation is senior guard Erica Hostetter (5.0 ppg/3.0 reb) and junior guard Ashley Boyer (6.0 ppg/3.0 reb). Expect senior Brooklyn Sparks (2.0 ppg/3.0 reb) and sophomore Erin Estep (3.0 ppg/2.0 reb) to step into increased roles this season. Other players to watch include junior Sutida Hanratanagorn and sophomores Bethanie James and Brook Johnson. “We are very talented and have an experienced group returning this year,” says head coach Tony Nichols. “We have the potential to be a Top 10 team and the opportunity to improve on last year’s record.”

Metro Christian

Patriots

Boys Metro Christian is a senior-laden team for sixth-year head coach Andrew Baker as they look to improve on last year’s 11-win season. They have the makings of a good inside-out game with 6-foot-4 senior Cole Patrick (9.0 ppg) and 6-5 junior Michael Alexander at the post position. Their presence could take some of the heat off a group of guards that includes Brooks Killman, Reid Canady (6.0 ppg) and Trevor Angell (7.0 ppg). Metro will have to wait to get some players, like Matt Woolslayer, the Patriots’ quarterback, as they continue their run in the state football playoffs. Girls Second-year coach Joe Robison

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returns a wealth of talent as the Lady Patriots look to build on last year’s squad. The rebuilding effort continues around junior forward Sydney Burn. The 5-foot-9 Burn is coming off a sophomore season in which she averaged nine points a game. Senior Ellie Krieger offers Metro Christian an outside presence in the 5-3 guard who returns average scoring 6.5 points per game last season. Micah Gibbons (5.0 ppg) give the Lady Patriots another perimeter scoring threat. Other players expected to contribute include senior guard Rachel Schooley (2.5 ppg) and sophomore guard Shay Stagmann (6.0 ppg). Beyond these five, depth could be an issue until younger players can adapt to the varsity level of play.

Miami

Wardogs

Boys Coach: Andrew Baker (6th year) 11-12 Record: 11-12

Brooks Killman 5-9 Reid Canady 6-3 Link Strickland 5-7 Cole Patricvk 6-4 Trevor Angell 6-0 Michael Alexander 6-5 Connor Freese 6-1 Matt Woolslayer 6-2

G G G P G P G G

Girls Coach: Joe Robison (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-15

Ellie Krieger Rachel Schooley Sydney Burn Micah Gibbons Shay Stegmann

5-3 5-2 5-9 5-6 5-3

G G F G G`

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

Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So.

“We are still very young and rebuilding,” says coach Joe Robinson. “We have a group of hard workers. We should be improved from last year.”

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Girls No team information provided.

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Rockets

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returns the majority Andy Fisher (1st year) of the offense that led 11-12 Record: 21-4 the Lady Rockets to its Collin Adney 5-11 G Sr. Mak Corder 5-11 G Sr. first state tournament Dylan Murray 6-4 P Sr. appearance. Three Brian Clark 6-6 P Sr. starters who averaged Mark Jeffreys 6-1 F Sr. 11 points or better Holden Baker 6-0 G Sr. all return, led by sophomore forward Girls Coach: Rory Hamilton (5th year) Adrienne Berry (12.1 11-12 Record: 20-7 ppg/4.8 reb). Juniors Aimee Richard 5-4 PG Jr. Kaely Bond (13.6 ppg), Adrienne Berry 5-9 F So. Aimee Richard (11.5) Kaely Bond 5-4 G Jr. and Jordan Hagood (2.7) Jordan Hagood 5-4 G Jr. are also back. Replacing Jordan Brown 5-9 F Jr. Bryana Wade will be Brittany Davis 6-2 C Jr. tough. She averaged 10 Audrey Campbell 5-4 G Sr. rebounds a game last season. Mak Corder “Our team should be very competitive and challenge for a spot in the 4A Boys state tournament,” says coach The Rockets’ senior class has Hamilton. “ We return 80 percent been a part of 43 victories the of our scoring but we did lose a last two seasons. Six seniors four-year starter return to see if Mount St. Mary in Bryana Wade. can reach the Class 4A state Expectations are tournament after coming up high following just shy of that goal a year ago. our school’s first The Rockets will build around trip to the state returning starters Collin Adney, tournament. Mak Corder and Dylan Murray. Defense and Adney, a 5-foot-11 guard, averaged 6.1 points, 3.5 rebounds rebounding will and 2.2 assists his junior season. be critical for the success of the Corder is a 5-11 guard who Rockets.” returns as the team’s top scorer at eight points per game. He also averaged 4.5 assists and 3.0 steals. Murray is a 6-4 post player with a 4.9 scoring average. Expect seniors Brian Clark (5.2 ppg), Mark Jeffreys (3.5 ppg) and Holden Baker (3.0 ppg) to contribute as well. Girls Fifth-year coach Rory Hamilton

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Theodore Boehm, M.D.

James Bond, M.D.

Scott de la Garza, M.D.

Timothy Geib, M.D.

Richard Kirkpatrick, M.D.

Seethal Madhavarapu, M.D.

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Boys Coach: Randy Martin (7th year) 11-12 Record: 20-6

Jake Sims 5-10 Gherrold Kimbrew 6-1 D’Andre Owens 6-1 Kenny Chandler 5-9 Dominic Blue 6-1 Shelton LeBlanc 5-10 Nate Hamilton 6-1 Larry Moore 6-4 Chris Gates 5-9 Tyler Aikey 6-1 Jerah Vessell 6-1 Hunter Money 6-3 Colton Keith 6-1 Logan Coatney 6-0 Clayton Cherry 6-4

G G G G G G G F G F F F F F F

Girls Coach: Jana Armer (12th year) 11-12 Record: 19-7

Halee Sharp Tanar Singel Alex Butcher Larriat Ramey Jarrah Reynolds Cassidy Hughes Erin Edwards Emily Morgan

5-9 5-6 5-9 5-7 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-11

F G F G G G G F

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@VYPEOK www.muldrowps.org Boys The Bulldogs enter the 20122013 season with a roster loaded with talent including three starters from last season’s 20win campaign. Leading the way is Nate Hamilton, a 6-1 senior and VYPE Top 100 selection, who returns to energize the offense averaging 19.7 points and 5.1 rebounds last year. Gherrold Kimbrew, a 6-1 senior guard is back after scoring 11.2 points and grabbing 4.0 rebounds a year ago. A pair of juniors, Dominic Blue and D’Andre Owens give coach Randy Martin an experienced, talented and quick lineup. “Our team has a solid nucleus with the returning talent,” said Martin. “Our quickness allows us to not only be solid on defense but also get out and score in transition. Size is a concern, but something we’re used to dealing with.” Girls The Lady Bulldogs enter the 2012-2013 campaign

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Tanar Singel with only one starter returning from last year’s 19-win season. Halee Sharp, a 5-9 senior forward who averaged 12.2 points and 8 rebounds per contest, is the lone starter for coach Jana Armer’s squad and joins Tanar Singel, 5-6 guard, as the two seniors on the roster. The lineup may be young; but, will still present challenges for opponents as Alex Butcher, 5-9 junior who averaged 8 points per game and 5 rebounds leads a talented group of juniors. “We’re going to be young,” said Armer referencing the lineup consisting of six underclassmen among the top eight players. “The girls skills will allow us to be more of an up-tempo style group that we’ve been in the past. The younger girls have plenty of ability and appear ready to step in and play big roles this year.”

Boys Coach: Wes Pulliam (9th year) 11-12 Record: 12-15

Newcastle

Racers

Girls Coach: Theresa Johnston (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 11-16

Boys No team information provided.

2-Aaliyah Endsley G 3-Abby Sanner C 4-Christa Bellack F 5-Destiny Wheeler G 10-Madison Granger G 11-Katie Riojas G 12-Jordan Wehling G 13-Sara Hamilton G 14-Miranda Curl P 15-Zandra Wilson F

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Oologah

Mustangs Boys Things are already off to a rocky start for the Mustangs and firstyear coach Jim Deaton. Returning starters Dalton Barnes and Kylar Sunday have each suffered apparent season-ending injuries. Barnes averaged 17 points a game last season but is sidelined with a knee injury which required surgery. Sunday appears to be out as well after going down with a shoulder injury. The offense will likely center around senior center Phil Kohler, who at 6-foot-5, brings a big presence to the frontcourt. Also, look for junior guard Ezra Deaton to be a scoring threat once he adjusts to his new teammates. Juniors Kolton Kitterman and Cody Iceberg and sophomore Levi Potter will likely see increased roles this season. “We will be playing a lot of kids

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that have very limited varsity minutes,” says coach Deaton. “Ezra gives us varsity experience. We have some talented athletes who will join the program from football. I think we will be a team that gets better as the season progresses and as our kids adapt to a new coach and system.” Girls Senior Taylor McElhaney already has one state championship this school year and the senior guard/ forward has her sights set on another. McElhaney helped lead the Lady Mustangs softball team the Class 4A title over Piedmont. She returns for her final high school basketball season. Can the Lady Mustangs strike gold a second time. First-year head coach Kandy Damron will look to McElhaney and senior guard Jessica Wolf for leadership and scoring this season. Junior 5-foot-

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

20-Ashley Bryant F 22-Corbi Parasich G 23-Emily Kemp G 24-Ashley Mayo F 25-Katherine Mantis F 30-Shabria Irby F 34-Skylar Bradley F 35-Emilee McDaniel F

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So.

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Boys Coach: Jim Deaton (1st year) 11-12 Record: 12-15

Phil Kohler 6-5 Levi Potter 6-0 Kolton Kitterman 5-11 Cody Iceberg 6-2 Ezra Deaton

C G G F G

Girls Coach: Kandy Damron (1st year) 11-12 Record: 19-8

Taylor McElhaney 5-9 Brinley Evans 5-8 Jessica Wolf 5-4

G/F F G

Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Sr. Jr. Sr.

8 forward Brinley Evans is the only other Mustang player with varsity experience. “We will be competitive in new Verdigris Valley Conference,” says coach Kandy Daimron. “Our goal is to get into the state tournament.”

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Panthers Boys With all five starters back and plenty of depth, expectations are running high at Pauls Valley. Tyson Moore returns as the team’s leading scorer from a year ago. The 6-foot senior guard averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds. Forwards DeWayne Sanders and Garrett Hamilton return at forward after averaging seven and 4.5 points, respectively. Joining Moore in the backcourt is senior Joe Kyle Foster (8.0 ppg) and Carter Tate 93.5 ppg). Expect seniors Geneisis Meave and Devin Johnson and junior Jake Hamilton to take on more expanded roles off the bench. Greg Balcerak, a 6-5 forward, should contribute

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as well in his first year on the varsity. “We should be much-improved, we are returning a core of experienced players for the first time since I have been here,” coach Chronister says. “We plan an extremely tough schedule in the Canadian Valley Conference but should be on an equal footing with everyone we play experienced-wise. For the first time in a couple of year, we are looking forward to a great season.” Girls No team information provided by school

Boys Coach: Chad Chronister (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 5-17

Tyson Moore 6-0 Dewayne Sanders 6-0 Garrett Hamilton 6-1 Joe Kyle Foster 5-10 Carter Tate 5-10 Genisis Meave 5-9 Devin Johnson 5-9 Jake Hamilton 5-10 Greg Balcerak 6-5

G F F G G G G F C

Girls Coach: N/A

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr.

Boys Coach: Scott Nelke (5th year) 11-12 Record: 12-15

Blake Johnson 5-10 Dylan Stone 6-1 Kendrick Hardaway 6-2 Jarrett Lowrimore 6-2 John Scott Sanders 6-3 Davey Bullard 6-0 Kaanan Hardaway 6-0

G G G G G G G

Girls Coach: Scott Gregory (1st year) 11-12 Record: 20-6

Colleen Peterson 5-11 Shelby Standridge 5-7 Brenna Vise 5-8 Kaitlan Standridge 5-9 Montana Roll 5-8 Raelynn Caldwell 5-7 Hannah Waldrop 5-3 Chelsey Campbell 5-8 Brianna Gregory 5-7 Allison Stone 5-9 Kandace Standridge 5-7 Jazmine Warren 5-7 Tayl’r Wood 6-0 Stephanie Sanders 5-6 Bailey Brimfield 5-8 Precious Osborne 5-6 Tabitha Waldrop 5-8 Kylie Wohler 5-11 Karleigh Jones 5-7 Shayla Pace 5-7 Tia Wade 5-8 Andrea Gonzalez 5-8

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Boys The Pirates will enter the 2012-13 campaign with two starters including 6-2 junior guard Kendrick Hardaway, who averaged 11.7 points and 2.8 rebounds a year ago. Jarrett Lowrimore, a 6-2 junior, returns at guard with a 5.1 scoring average. Development of depth will be a key for the Pirates success as coach Scott Nelke looks to two seniors, 6-1 Dylan

@VYPEOK www.poteau.k12.ok.us Stone and 5-10 Blake Johnson to lead other underclassmen including John Scott Sanders, Davey Bullard and Kaanan Hardaway. “This year’s group came into the gym ready to go to work,” said Nelke. “Kendrick and Jarrett give us a solid start to developing a rotation of players that can score. I’m looking forward to this season expecting good things.” Girls The Lady Pirates have plenty of experience using four returning starters to employ an uptempo style attack fueled by constant pressure on the defensive end of the floor. The offense has plenty of scoring potential as three players with double digit averages return including 5-9 Kaitlan Standridge (12.1ppg/4.0 reb), 5-11 Colleen Peterson (10.3ppg/7.2 reb) and 5-8 Montana Roll (10.1ppg/3.0 reb) while Shelby

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Pirates Standridge averaged 9 points per outing. Last season’s top sub, 5-8 senior Brenna Vise, joins the first unit for new head coach Scott Gregory. “We have a solid group of returning players who are very athletic and can shoot the ball,” notes Gregory. “With our face paced in your grill style of play end to end, I expect to force turnovers and get quick baskets.”

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Dragons Boys The Dragons enter the season with only two returning starters as head coach Lee Reimer begins his 29th season in Purcell. A pair of senior guards, including 6-2 Brennan Barger and 5-10 Darrell Hamilton enter the season with the most experience. Topping the list of prospects will be Jonah Northcutt, 6-1 senior forward, along with a pair of guards, 5-9 senior Jacob Hillis and 5-10 junior Daniel Martinez. “Brennan is our floor leader,” said Reimer. “His basketball sense is a plus at the point guard spot. Darrell is a true competitor and has a good shooting touch. Our inexperience as a group will force us to grow and improve as the season goes on. Girls Quick and fast up the court is the approach the Lady Dragons

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Boys Coach: Lee Reimer (29th year) 11-12 Record: 13-12

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Seth Youngblood Boys Could this be the year of the “Runnin’ Rangers” with four starters returning from last season’s 4A semi-finals squad. VYPE Top 100 standout Seth Youngblood leads a senior laden squad as the 6-1 guard averages 19.9 points and 3.9 rebounds while Corey Whisenant, a 6-1 forward adds 10.9 points per game while Brooks Robertson, 6-2 guard adds 9.2 points in the Rangers uptempo attack. Size is evident on the front line with 6-4 sophomore Austin Cantrell patrolling the paint. “Experience will be a plus for us this season,” admits coach Ed Lewis, who enters his 30th season at Roland. “This group has won 49 games the past two seasons with back to back trips to the Big House. I’m looking

@VYPEOK www.rolandschools.org forward to this season.” Girls Experience and depth are two major reasons why the Lady Rangers have great expectations this season. The action revolves around VYPE Top 100 selection Summer Teehee, a 5-11 senior, dominates play on the blocks after averaging 20.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per contest. Tia Smith, 5-6 junior point guard joins a trio of seniors including 5-6 guard Marissa Enochs, who averaged 8 points and 3 assists per contest alongside 5-9 post player Whitley Vann and 5-11 forward Sidney Walters, coach Bob Walters anticipates a “good” season.” “Our experience is a true plus,” said Walters. “Summer is hard to stop on the blocks plus she goes ferociously to the boards on both ends of the court while Marissa and Tia run the offense. We’ve got size that combined with the contributions we expect from the bench should be key to our success.”

Boys Coach: Ed Lewis (30th year) 11-12 Record: 27-2

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returns home to take the reins of the girls basketball program. The lone senior among the starters returning expected to take the lead is 5-5 guard Mariah Sweeney. A trio of sophomores return with high hopes including 5-6 Kalyn Martinez, 5-7 Kristen Fullbright and 6-1 Jordan Spencer. While Martinez continues to pressure opponents into turnovers, Spencer will be joined on the front line by juniors 5-8 Bailey Oberste and 5-8 Kacy Lockhart. The Black Diamonds will look to gain outside scoring from 5-7 Bailey Morgan and gain valuable minutes from 5-5 junior guard Taylor Webb. “Our goal is to never be satisfied,” said McCoy. “Our girls have committed to show up and play with intensity and get better every day.”

Boys Coach: Dennis Fisher (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-20

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Girls Coach: Danny Boyd (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 9-12

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Boys Senior forward Marcos Lopez and junior guard Albert Jones look to build on last year’s success. They are the only returning starters for coach John Hutchinson, who begins his sixth year at the school. A senior-led group, Santa Fe will look to Diego Perez, Avien Henry, Jesse Lana, Lopez, Dominic Diaz, Tyler Martin and Daquan Johnson for leadership this season. “Although losing major contributions of outgoing seniors from the 2012 campaign, the Saints do return several key contributors from last year’s squad,” says coach Hutchinson. “We return Marcos and Albert but we will be looking for increased

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CHIEFTAINS Boys Armed with four starters and a balanced offensive attack, Seminole fans should expect big things this season. Xavier Freeman, a 6-2 junior guard, is back after averaging 14 points a game a year ago. Balancing the offense is 6-4 senior forward Anthony Eaton, who scored 11 points a game last season. But there is so much more on the offensive end for the Chieftains with senior guard Damon Cravens (9.0 ppg), senior forward Brandon Mills (5.0 ppg) and junior guard Papi White (6.0 ppg). Also look for junior forward jayce Cravens (8.0 ppg) to have a bigger impact this season. “We look to be improved this year,” says head coach Jeremy Bryan. “Damon and Papi lend quickness and Anthony gives us a solid 224

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contributions from several other players, including returning seniors such as Avien, Jesse and Diego. Girls Senior returning starters Hope Boyd and Jazmin Rivera will be asked to lead a young, but athletic squad, Boyd and Rivera return after averaging six and eight points, respectively a year ago. “We have an experienced group that looks to build upon last year’s season,” says head coach Danny Boyd. “Expectations are high and talent is deep. This team can be very good if they play consistently and handle adversity.”

rebounding threat. Xavier leads a balanced scoring attack which should benefit from Brandon’s outside shooting.” Girls First-year head coach Harlon House will look to returning starters Baylee Lucas and Whitney Sinor for leadership this season. Lucas, a 5-foot-10 senior guard, returns after scoring 9.5 points per game last yar. Sinor, a 5-6 guard, is coming off a sophomore season in which she scored 7.2 points a game. Point guard Maddie Perry returns for her senior year to run the offense. She scored 5.3 points per game and logged 5.1 assists. Other players to watch include Jeaden Cotton, Callie Beene, Jade Baca and Leah Knighton.

Boys Coach: Jeremy Bryan (4th year) 11-12 Record: 12-14

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year head coach Russell Morgan. Hunter Thompson is the lone returning starter. Seniors Alan McGoffin, Logan Moody The 5-foot-4 senior guard returns and James Wofford will need to after scoring six points and grabbing play expanded roles for the Eagles four rebounds a game last year. Callie this season as the rebuilding effort continues under second year head coach Wangsgard is the other senior on the squad. Expect her to take on more of Nathan Smith. McGoffin is the team’s role in both leadership and on-floor leading returning scorer with an 8.0 production. Junior Jessica Hansen and scoring mark. Blake Mills, a 5-foot-6 sophomores Autumn Matusak, Courtney sophomore guard, averaged two points Nugent and Savanah Mathews will have in his freshman year on varsity. Like Moody and Wofford, junior forward Jake little time to adjust to the varsity level as they will be expected to contribute Kolb will be asked to take on a larger early. role. “This is a rebuilding year for us,” says coach Smith. “We have a lot of inexperienced players. James, Jake and Logan will play more this year.” Girls

“We are very young but will also be very athletic and hardworking,” says coach Morgan. “These girls will be contenders come playoffs.”

Boys Coach: Nathan Smith (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 10-16

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Bobcats Boys Coach Patrick Cudjoe expects the Bobcats to be much improved this season behind returning starters Keyon Prince, Jaylen Mustin and junior Kwavon Harding. Juniors Ed Stewart and Davon Johns will see expanded roles both on the court and in leadership along with the three returning starters. Sophomore Romeo Mack will likely be pressed into duty at the varsity level. “We hope to be much-improved from last year’s team because we have more returning players with varsity experience,” coach Cudjoe says. “They are focusing on developing depth.”

Girls Head coach Tiamber Derrick has high expectations for the Lady Bobcats as she begins her second year in charge of the program. The rebuilding phase will continue around returning starters seniors Lakeitha Watson and Heather Hornbeck and junior forward Kendra Davis. There is already a buzz around freshman guard Shatoya Bryson. “We will be much improved from last year,” says coach Derrick.

Boys Coach: Patrick Cudjoe (11th year) 11-12 Record: N/A

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Boys Coach: Ron Dunaway ( 8th year) 11-12 Record: 16-10

Matt Lea 6-8 Brody Clay 6-5 Chase Littlejohn 6-0 A.J. Deason 5-9 Andrew Essary 6-2 Windrunner Eagle 5-9 Daryn Powell 6-3 Jaret Scraper 5-9 Kane Moton 6-0 Daren Hamlin 5-10 Steven Huling 5-10 Nicholas Bunch 5-7 Greg Benham 6-0 Chris Leuthje 5-10 Ryan Collins 5-10 Jesse Crittenden 6-0 Wyatt Catron 6-3 Colby Huval 5-10 Brennan Davis 5-11 Jake Ross 5-11 Josh Ross 5-11 Daniel McCool 6-0

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Matt Lea size of 6-8 junior Matt Lea, who averaged a double-double with 10.3 points and 10 rebounds a game joined by 6-5 senior Brody Clay, who scored 4.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest last season. Chase Littlejohn, 6-0 sophomore guard will return to the starting unit following a freshman campaign where he averaged 6.2points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Windrunner Eagle, a 6-2 senior and A.J. Deason, a 5-9 junior, will share time at guard along with Andrew Essary, 6-2 sophomore for the Indians. Added scoring will come from the bench including perimeter shooting touch by 5-9 junior Jaret Scraper, along with sophomores Ryan Collins, Jesse Crittenden, Colby Huval and Brennan Davis. Greg Benham, a 6-0 junior will battle on the boards.

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Indians season’s 12-14 campaign including last year’s leading scorer Sara Fountain, a 6-0 junior who averaged 10 points and 6 rebounds per contest. The front line will also include Jamie Marshall, 5-11 senior who grabbed 7 rebounds per game while averaging 7.0 points. The guard trio brings perimeter scoring including 5-7 junior Sarah Paden, who averaged 9 points per game along with 5 assists and 4 steals. A pair of seniors, 5-7 Lauren Latta and 5-9 Kara Muskrat return with 4.5 point per game averages. Two other seniors, Lakota Elliott and Sylver Collins will see action along with a pair of juniors, Adoesha and Summer Nofire. “Sara Fountain is a finisher on the inside,” notes Brunk. “Combined with Jamie Marshall, who has a nose for the ball off the boards, our inside game will be solid. Sara Paden’s athleticism bolsters the defensive pressure while Lauren Latta can score from the outside and off the dribble. Kara Muskrat can play post and guard creating matchup problems for our opponents.”

“We’ll be young and quick,” notes Dunaway. “Our seniors and juniors are solid and this season we have an exceptional group of sophomores that can play. With Matt (Lea) in the middle at 6-8, we should be able to pose some matchup problems. Girls

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Savages Boys Craig Lintherland brought an up-tempo style of play in his first season as head coach of the Savages. There is plenty of talent to build around, led by senior shooting guard Alan Brower (15.8 ppg). Joining him in the backcourt is point guard Clayton Baquera. The frontcourt looks strong with Julio Hukill, Dakota Davis (5.8 ppg/5.5 reb) and Colton Owen (5.4 ppg/5.2 reb). Look for Darian Permetter, Patrick Fox and Tanner Pitch to contribute off the bench. “We are very senior heavy,” says coach Litherland. “The core of this team played a big role in state semifinals two years ago. They had a difficult year last

Boys Coach: Paul Meuser (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 11-12 Girls Coach: Johnny Vick (5th year) 11-12 Record: 8-17

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season. We are more up-tempo this year and we have Alan, who can flat-out shoot. This team will be fun to watch.” Girls with all five starters back, expect the Lady Savages to improve in the win column this year after getting six a year ago. Sutu Meely is one of two seniors on the squad. The 5-foot-7 guard is the team’s top returning scorer at eight points a game. Classmate Jalyn Williams returns to the frontcourt where she averaged 5.6 points and 3.0 rebounds a year ago. Juniors Hilary Babbit (4.4 ppg), Dominica Bear (3.6 ppg/6.0 reb) and Vaun Longhorn (4.2 ppg) all return as well. The bench looks solid with

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Boys Coach: Eric Litherland (1st year) 11-12 Record: 13-12

Alan Brower 6-0 Julio Hukill 6-4 Clayton Baquera 5-9 Dakota Davis 6-1 Colton Owen 6-5 Darian Permetter 6-0 Patrick Fox 5-11 Tanner Pitch

Girls Coach: Amy Shelby (10th year) 11-12 Record: 6-20

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CONQUERORS Boys With three returning starters and a nice blend of young talent, the Conquerors look to be in the postseason Class 4A discussion this year. Jake Freeman, one of five seniors for head coach Ryan Wakley, returns at guard after averaging eight points a year ago. He is joined in the backcourt by Jeffrey Jordan (6.0 ppg) and Chris Crawford 97.0 ppg). Guards Damion Parker and Keats Calhoon will be part of a group that may have to shoulder the scoring load until newcomers in the frontcourt come around. Jon-Michael Terry and Emmanuel Adesokan both have great size at 6-foot-4 and 6-3 but they are young as Terry is a freshman and Adesokan, a sophomore.

“We have a good mix of upper and lower classmen,” says coach Wakley. “We have a chance to be a very solid team. We should be able to pressure people and get into our offense quickly.” Girls Second-year head coach Ed Calhoon expects the Lady Conquerors to be Boys Coach: Tony Roach (5th year) 11-12 Record: 23-5

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stronger in every facet of the game this year. Lauren McKenzie and Alexis Wade are a year older and more experienced at the low post position. Bailey Bergman is the team’s top returning scorer from a year ago, averaging 13 points per game. Calhoon also has solid guard play in LaRanda Thomas (12.0 ppg) at the point, and Katie Key 97.8 ppg) at shooting guard. Micayla Crow, a move-in from Verdigris who sat out last due to the OSSAA transfer rules, should be a big asset on defense. In addition, she is a very good 3-point shooter, Calhoon says.

“We are still a very young team,” says coach Calhoon. “But we are more experienced as som of our sophomores either started as freshen or saw considerable playing time. The development of Lauren and Alexis should make our low post a position of strength this year. Bailey will be one of the most versatile scorers in 4A. Expectations are high. This is the fourth program I have rebuilt in the last 12 years, and usually it takes three years

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and seven points, respectively. A solid junior class includes Zac King, Brandon Bump, Wyatt Speer and Kyle Carrier. Sophomore Phillip Willis is also expected to see varsity time this year.

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Boys Seniors Garret Maxey and Gabe Bertram look to lead a young Vinita squad back to the state tournament. The two returning starters averaged eight

Boys Coach: Ryan Wakley (15th year) 11-12 Record: 27-5

Damion Parker 6-1 Joel Awalt 5-11 Jake Freeman 5-11 Jeffrey Jordan 5-10 Aaron Thomas 6-0 Alex Freeman 5-11 Blake Thomas 6-0 Andrew King 5-11 Chris Crawford 6-0 Luke Wehrli 5-10 Emmanuel Adesokan 6-3 Jacoby Hicks 6-2 Miguel Adesokan 6-1 Keats Calhoon 6-2 George Cuellar III 6-2 Jon-Michael Terry 6-4

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to rebuild but I believe we are ahead of schedule.”

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“We lost four starters, but we were able to play a lot of kids,” says head coach Scott Reed. “So, we aren’t as “After losing seven seniors to inexperienced as some might think. I graduation, including both Jake’s (Jake see us playing nine or 10 players against Roach and Jake Bullard),” says fifththis year. We like the up-tempo game, year coach Terry Roach. “We must reload quickly. With a solid pair of state we will switch things up on defense. tournament experienced seniors leading We have a lot of young kids. We’ve had some real competitive practices. That the way, the Hornets will keep the will only help us down the road.” winning transition alive.” Girls

Vinita lost four starters off a 25-win season but there is plenty of reason for optimism this year. Kamry Chamberlain returns at guard after averaging 7.2 points last season. Brittany Leake and Halie Liggett were occasional starters who should move into full-time starters at forward and post, respectively. Seniors Hannah McMeen and Jennifer Walker will step into leadership roles this year. Look for juniors Kenzie Baker, Megan Woodward and sophomores

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Byron Adams (5.8ppg) and Lateze Clayton (5.2ppg). Head coach Jason Giddens enters his fourth year and expects to get additional scoring and rebounding from Ya’Aquoob King, a 6-4 junior center, along with two other seniors 6-2 Kahlil Henderson and 5-9 Johnny Thierry. “We’ve got the athletes to be a top team in Class 4A,” said Giddens. Girls The Lady Bulldogs return two starters from last season. Kelsi Emmons, 5-6 senior guard who averaged 5.4 points and 5.1 rebounds returns alongside Kristin Robbins, 5-8 junior guard who scored 4.3 points per game while snaring 4.7 rebounds. Coach Mike Blair expects to get strength in the post with play from Cherokee Ridge, 5-10 junior, and 6-0 freshman Gabby Roberts. A pair of sophomores, Halli Chandler and

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Boys Weatherford returns four starters and several other players who gained valuable varsity experience a year ago. The Eagles will have good size at the guard position with a pair of 6-foot-3 players in senior Brady Boyd (14.1 ppg) and C.J Davis (4.3 ppg). Joining them in the backcourt is seniors Cameron Page (10.4 ppg) and Blaine Whitson (2.5 ppg). Junior John Grunewald also brings good size (6-foot-5) to the forward spot. Other players to watch this season include Garrett Gaunt and Jason Nichols. “We gained valuable experience last year,” says head coach Garrett Smith. “We play an extremely

Boys Coach: Scott Bowman (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 8-19

tough schedule. We look to build off experience of a lot of close games last year. We will be an athletic, up-tempo team.” Girls Dusty Torrey takes over a Weatherford that returns five starters. Led by VYPE Top 100 player Chandler Roof, the Eagles look to continue their success. Roof, a 6-foot-1 junior guard, averaged 17.1 points and 7.2 rebounds last season. Michaela Davis and Rylie Torrey also return after averaging 9.1 and 9.0 points apiece. Jonna Malone will join Davis in the frontcourt after she averaged 3.2 points a year ago. “I feel like we will be able

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brings a 9.9 average to the mix. Tommy Dunn will look to improve his scoring average at forward after averaging 3.0 points per game in 2011-12. Jake Arterburn, at 6-foot5, is a big target in the front court. Look for seniors Rico Rivera and Craig Villa to have an impact as well. “Record during the regular season may not show how good we are playing in Green Country with Booker T. Washington, Memorial, Edison, Central and East Central Girls Coach: but we should shine in the playoffs,” James Asberry (5th year) second-year coach Scott Bowman 11-12 Record: 21-8 says. “Last year we made it to the Area Tournament and with four Boys starters back we should make it to Warriors are coming off a solid state.” summer league in which they went Girls 18-3. Junior guard Kortney Smith led Webster in scoring at 16.0 points Fifth-year head coach James last season. Guard Anthony Wilson Asberry’s Webster squad is coming

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Boys Coach Corey Miller looks to improve on last year’s record around returning starter guard Taylan Iliff (14.5 ppg), sophomore forward Ty Richey (7.9) and junior guard Kaleb Roch (9.4). Senior 6-foot-5 forward Zach Rowland will be a nice addition to the team when he becomes eligible late in the season. Rowland, who averaged 15 points last season, is move-in from Yukon and must sit out until Feb. 1, per OSSAA transfer rules. “We have lots of kids who played a lot of minutes last year,” says coach Miller.

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Boomers Girls Seniors Haylee Bates, Amanda Covalt, Keilah Waldrop and Mercedeez Bell will look to lead a young squad this season. Coach Pat Hawkins has several multisport athletes on the team, which should assist in rebuilding the Woodward tradition.

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TREVOR SMITH (6-4) HEAVENER WOLVES Senior-Forward Trevor uses his length to grab rebounds most players can’t and he’s aggressive on offense.

CASEY MILLER (5-8) BEGGS DEMONS Senior-Guard Casey has interest from several D1 schools thanks to her shooting and leadership on the court.

KNIFEIS CARTER (5-10) SPIRO BULLDOGS Junior-Point Guard Knifeis plays the point with athleticism and determination. As Knifeis goes so do the Bulldogs.

CORREY MOYER (6-0) VERDIGRIS CARDINALS Senior-Forward Correy is an athletic forward who’s committed to play at Texas State next year.

GRANT HOOVER (6-3) FREDERICK BOMBERS Senior-Shooting Guard One of the smartest guys on the floor, Grant can beat you with his brain or his athletic abilities.

TEANNA REID (5-5) MILLWOOD FALCONS Senior-Point Guard Quick is the word to describe Teanna. Tough to defend and always looking to make a play.

MICAH HAYES (6-1) NOWATA IRONMEN Junior-Guard Micah can take over a game with his shooting and solid defense.

COURTNEY JONES (5-6) SEQUOYAH TAHLEQUAH Senior-Shooting Guard A tradition of great shooting at Sequoyah is carried on by Courtney Jones.

BRADY BRADBURY (5-10) ADAIR WARRIORS Senior-Guard A four year starter that averaged 15.5 points and 4 assists and is ready to take Warriors to the Big House.

COURTNEY EDMONDS (5-9) MEEKER BULLDOGS Junior-Guard/Forward Courtney can dominate from outside or slide into the paint and take over games.

2nd team boys HERSHALL GIFFORD (6-1) WESTVILLE YELLOWJACKETS Senior-Forward Hershall averaged a double-double last season going for 16.6 points and 10.1 rebounds a game. TREVOR EUBANKS (5-11) KEYS COUGARS Senior-Guard When the Cougars need a big shot they look to Trevor. An athletic guard that plays bigger than 5-foot-11. CARSON LARUE (6-0) DEWEY BULLDOGGERS Junior-Guard One of the leaders for the Bulldoggers, Carson is looking to make a name for himself this season. NICK BURNETT (6-3) CENTENNIAL BISON Senior-Forward Nick is an athletic and long forward who can handle the rock and make things happen offensively. K.C. BOLTINGHOUSE (6-3) NOWATA IRONMEN Junior-Guard The second of two guards that know the game of basketball. Look for K.C. to average over 15 a game this season.

2nd team girls SARA CRENSHAW (5-11) MORRIS EAGLES Junior-Post Sara crashes the boards with the best post players in Class 3A. ASHLEY HUGHES (5-7) SULPHUR BULLDOGS Senior-Guard Speed and pinpoint passing are the words used to describe Ashley’s game. ASHLEY O’DELL (5-8) MARLOW OUTLAWS Senior-Forward An overlooked shooter by most, Ashley can pound the boards and pop jumpers from the perimeter. SABRINA SLATTON (5-8) KINGSTON REDSKINS Senior-Guard Averaged 13.0 points per game last year and leads an athletic group of seniors at Kingston. BAILEIGH O’DELL (5-4) VERDIGRIS CARDINALS Senior-Guard Baileigh is being recruited by several schools after averaging 16.0 points and 4.1 rebounds last year.

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Outlook: The 2012-13 season brings the Warriors building success around a pair of returning starters who have proven experience producing victories for new head coach Travis Cannady.

Outlook: Bearcats return a lot of experience, including Harlen House (10.0 ppg), Caleb Smith (5.0 ppg) and Tanner Brown (7.0 ppg).

BOYS Travis Cannady (1st year) 11-12 Record: 22-6

Sharp-shooting guard Brady Bradbury, a 5-10 senior, takes charge of the offense after producing 15.5 points and 4 assists last year. Jordan Fleming, a 6-3 senior forward will patrol the paint once again after chipping in 8.5 points and 4 rebounds during last year’s 22-win campaign. “Brady is ready to take the lead,” said Cannady of his playmaking guard that has four year’s varsity experience as a starter. Both seniors give us a nucleus to build around. Our ability to develop depth will come from a good group of underclassmen.

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GIRLS Austin Lindly (4th year) 11-12 Record: 15-11

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Outlook: Coach Austin Lindly returns all five starters as the Lady Bearcats look to improve on last year’s 15-win season. Chelsi Thomas and Megan Brame will be asked to lead a young team.

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ASTEC Comets Website: www.asteccharterschools.com BOYS Randy Graham (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 20-7

Outlook: With team speed and a senior squad, second-year head coach Randy Graham is expecting another outstanding year. Senior guard Jacob Graham is coming off a junior season in which he averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds. Senior forward D.J. Sampson (8.0 ppg), junior center Greg Bailey (8.0 ppg) and senior guard Isiah Liinzy (6.0

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BOYS Russ Harrison (8th year) 11-12 Record: 8-16

Outlook: Coach Russ Harrison will have a young, but very athletic team. Strong at the guard position, look for the Wampus Cats to push the tempo. While Atoka may struggle early, Harrison expects a strong finish.

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GIRLS Terri Reimer (1st year) 11-12 Record: 15-9

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Stephens (13.4 ppg, 7.3 reb), junior guard ShayLynn Bass (11.2 ppg) and senior guard Jordan Zurline (10.0 ppg).

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BOYS Brent Giddens (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 19-9

Outlook: Senior returning starters Chris Baccus (18.0 ppg), Kruz Lynch (14.0 ppg) and Alex James (9.0 ppg) look to lead the Demons to the Class 3A state tournament after reaching the Area Tournament last year.

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GIRLS Gary McElroy (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-12

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Outlook: Coach Gary McElroy returns as the girls basketball coach, welcoming back four starters, led by senior guard and VYPE Top 100 player Casey Miller, who averaged 17.1 points a game last year. Also back is Kadee Campo (8.6 ppg) and Ryan Martin (8.1 ppg).

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Chandler Lions BOYS Eddie Battershell (8th year) 11-12 Record: 15-13

Outlook: Senior returning starters Cody Campbell (14.5 ppg) and Josiah Brown (5.8 ppg) are the only players with any varsity experience. Coach Eddie Battershell says the Lions need to play well defensively. 6-2 6-0

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Outlook: Head coach Chris Smith will look to five seniors to fill leadership roles this season. Anthony Ricks (12.3 ppg) and Drew Tyler (9.4 ppg) are capable of being big-time scorers for the Dragons. Smith also expects a big year from junior post Bo McSpadden.

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Outlook: Faith Wooten is one of three returning starters back from a 19-win season a year ago. Head coach Jamie Quigley calls the 5-foot-9 Wooten a “do everything player.” Other returning starters include Danielle Wolfe (4.1 ppg) and Rachel Beck (3.2 ppg).

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Website: www.chisholm.k12.ok.us BOYS Cody Spurlock (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 5-20

Outlook: Coach Spurlock takes over a team that will have a combination of new faces and a good returning core. He feels that with a re-direction of the players should result in an improved season for the Longhorns. He has three returning starters with Caleb Long and Danner Kiernon both coming back after averaging double figures last year along with Austin Griehuber. Players that did not play last year, but will be looked upon to contribute are Branden Meier and Reid Weber. Overall, Chisholm should be more competitive with a solid backcourt, added depth and better overall team quickness.

15-Branden Meir 5-10 Sr. 12-Caleb Long 6-3 Sr. 25-Reid Weber 6-4 Sr. 32-Danner Kiernon 5-10 Jr. 20-Austin Griehuber 5-10 Jr. 5-Bryson Rolfe So. 21-Trevor Galusha So. 23-Dakota Bynum Jr. 11-Shane Reed Jr. 34-Jordan Langton So. Tommy Grebe Fr. Kaleb Stanley Fr. Ryan Tom Fr. Caleb Meadows Fr. Tabor Meadows Fr. Luke Ball Fr. Jack Snodgrass Fr. Bailey Cross Fr. GIRLS Terry Middleton (5th Year) 11-12 Record 13-8

Outlook: Coach Middleton played a lot of freshman last year and has all of them coming back with a valuable year of experience under their belt. Meagan Galusha averaged ten points a game last year to lead all returners Emily Raynor and Morgan Lawver come back as the team leaders in rebounds. The Lady Longhorns have a lot of weapons on offense and defense. They have a

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Outlook: Second-year head coach Kerwin Manion will ask a trio of seniors to provide leadership for what will be a very young squad. C.J. McLain, a 5-foot-8 guard, is the lone returning starter. Classmates Jaydin Riley and Mason Jim will assist in the leadership role. Beyond these three, the Wildcats will need their youngsters to step up.

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Outlook: Garrett Morrow (6-2, Sr.) returns as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer having averaged 11.8 point and 5.8 rebounds last season. Morrow and fellow forward Kale Reed (6-2, Sr.) bring size and experience to the floor. Alex Tuttle (6-0, Sr.) averaged 5.6 rebounds per game last year and could improve his numbers in his senior season. Also look for Dalton Wood and Zach Young to make the starting lineup for Comanche.

BOYS Kerwin Manion (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 16-11

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BOYS Nick Price (5th year) 11-12 Record: 13-13

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GIRLS Sean Hushbeck (5th year) 11-12 Record: 13-13

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Outlook: With two returning starters the Lady Indians are going to fill some holes with several juniors, but seniors Jenny Simpson and Emilee White are two post players that coach Hushbeck will need to step up and lead this team. Simpson does return to the floor after suffering a knee injury last season. Junior guard Hannah Suson (5-4) is a quick guard who handles the rock very well.

Jenny Simpson Emilee White Hannah Suson Bailee Morgan Payge Graham Jacey Morgan Hannah Coon

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Crooked Oak Ruf-Nex Website: www.crookedoak.org

BOYS No information provided from School. GIRLS Eldon Anderson (8th year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: The Lady Ruf-Nex return two starters from last season. Kiarra Dillingham returns to the point guard position where

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Davis Wolves Website: www.davis.k12.ok.us BOYS David Griffin (4th year) 11-12 Record: 18-9

Outlook: Coach David Griffin returns 3 Â˝ starters off an 18-win season a year ago. Seniors Deaundre Carr (10.0 ppg) and Alec Hetherington (10.0) are the top returning scorers. Also back is junior center Ty Milligan (5.0 ppg) and part-time starter Michael Nowden (6.0 ppg). Sophomore center Jordan Romine is a move-in who should help with play in the frontcourt. Deaundre Carr 5-9 Alec Hetherington 6-0 Ty Milligan 6-0 Michael Nowden 5-9 Dillon Jones 5-8 Brad Hetherington 6-1 Blake Summers 6-0 Paxton Killblane 5-11 Jordan Romine 6-5

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GIRLS Jeff Brown (1st year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So.

Outlook: First-year coach Jeff Brown welcomes a young group of players with very little varsity experience. Brown does expect to put a talented product on the court, led by returning starter Kendal Rodgers (19.4 ppg. Kendal Rodgers Jessica Looney Katie Bumgarner Becky Wilson Jaycee Sanders Casady Webb

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Website: www.dewey.k12.ok.us BOYS Lance Knight (5th year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

Outlook: “We have a very hard working group with a lot of game time experience in the last two years. Michael Sanders is a very good point guard who runs the floor very well,” said head coach Lance Knight. Sanders (6-1, Sr.) averaged six points and five assists per game last year. Sanders and guard Jimmy Marsh (5-11, Sr.) account for many of the points scored for the Bulldoggers, but fellow guard Caron LaRue (6-1, Jr.) lead everyone with 12 points per game. The trio of guards are tough to stop for anyone in Class 3A. Forwards Cameron Kuhns (6-1, Jr.) and Garrett Stacy (6-3, Sr.) complete the starting lineup. Kuhns accounted for five points and five rebounds per game last year. Look for Stevie Payne (6-3, Jr.), Justin Davis (5-10, Jr.) and Collin Wood (5-10, Jr.) are all expected to add depth and contribute in key roles for

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Garret Stacy Stevie Payne Justin Davis Collin Wood

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GIRLS Jim Papen (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-24

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Outlook: After a tough 2011-12 campaign last year, the Lady Bulldoggers are looking to rebuild and win basketball games. Head coach Jim Papen returns two starters to the court this season and is working to prepare

the team searches for scorers. The Will Rogers Conference is tough, but if the Lady Bulldoggers can find a way to put some points on the board and if younger players can mature, the outcome could be much better than last year’s effort. Team managers include Justice Andrews, Alex Rutter and Autum Williams.

Emmy Shull 5-8 Alex Nelson 5-11 Lauryn Washington 5-6 Jessie Garcia 5-7

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Eufaula Ironheads Website: www.eufaula.k12.ok.us. BOYS Brad Campbell (33rd year) 11-12 Record: 8-13

Outlook: The Ironheads return two starters from last season along with a cast of others to tip-off the 2012-2013 season. Head coach Brad Campbell enters his 33rd season at Eufaula looking to a pair of seniors for veteran leadership. Cody Faries, 6-4 forward, provides the best perimeter shooting touch where he averaged 12.3 points and 4 rebounds while 6-1 guard Forest Paden returns a 10.1 scoring mark. Damien Martin, a 6-0 junior guard, will make his presence known to opponents with quickness and athleticism. Daxton Williams, a 6-3 sophomore forward and Devonne Garfield, a 6-0 junior guard will also contribute. Another eye stopper will be 6-8 sophomore Camren Lapach taking up space in the paint. “We’ve got a chance to become a good basketball team,” said Campbell. “The kids this season are more athletic and aggressive in their style of play when we extend the defense.”

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Forrest Paden, Cody Faries, Devon Garfield GIRLS Jordan Garner (1st year) 11-12 Record: 15-8

Outlook: The Lady Ironheads will return a trio of starters as Jordan Garner takes over as head coach following his most recent stint coach boys basketball at Gore. Garner looks to the threesome of seniors to repeat last year’s double figure scoring averages paced by 5-8 guard Alyssa Banks, who averaged 19.2 points per outing while 5-3 guard Cheyanna Jones averaged 12 points per game and 6-0 center Janet Hill chipped in with 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds each

time on the court. Add one other senior, 5-8 guard Kyla Aday along with underclassmen including 5-4 guard Newakis Banks, 5-6 guard Daja Atchinson and 5-7 forward Tyressa Banks and the depth of this year’s team is apparent.

“It’s been a transition,” said Garner about the coaching change and style of play. “Our seniors have embraced the new system and the underclassmen are following. With the game time experience, depth of the roster and ability to score, we can make a run in the playoffs.”

Outlook: “Expectations are high as we return four out of five starters and 11 out of our top 12. We should have outstanding leadership and athletic ability,” says coach Hill. “Hoover leads the way as one of the top players in 3A averaging 18.3 ppg.” Grant Hoover made the VYPE TOP 100 list for that reason. He also accounted for 9.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game last year. Look for Tyler Hicks (6-3, Sr.) and Trevor Flores (5-11, Sr.) to continue playing a major role in the offense. Hicks was a double-double player last season.

Kyla Aday.Alyssa Banks.Janet Hill. Taylor Montgomery.Cheyanna Jones Alyssa Banks Janet Hills Cheyanna Jones Kyla Aday Newakis Banks Daja Atchinson Tyressa Banks Jessie Gott Ashley Laughlin

5-8 6-0 5-3 5-8 5-4 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-7

Frederick Bombers

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Website: www.frederickbombers.net BOYS Cache Hill (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 12-14

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr.

“By the end of the season our goal is to be playing for a state championship,” said Hill.

Grant Hoover Tyler Hicks Trevor Flores Dusahn Faronne Jesse Webb Dallas Mathews Levi Hames Patrick Burleson

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GIRLS Grant Givens (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 2-22

G F G G F G G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr.

Outlook: The Lady Bombers return four starters from last year’s squad and are looking to improve on the two-win season. Tamara Perry (5-9, Sr.) will play forward and should improve on her 8.0 ppg and 8.0 rebounds last year. Courtney Haynes (6-1, So.) could be the answer the Lady Bombers need in the paint. With a pair of quick guards in Alexsis Vasquez and Emily Wasinger, pushing the ball won’t be an issue. Forward

Amani Shabazz (5-8, Sr.) is another solid player in the paint for Frederick.

Tamara Perry Courtney Haynes Amani Shabazz Alexsis Vasquez Emily Wasinger Kayanna Wilson Faith Roady Nyteala Perry

5-9 6-1 5-8 5-3 5-4 5-3 5-6 5-8

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Harding FireHawks

Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr.

Website: www.hardingfinearts.org BOYS Mike Walker (1st year) 11-12 Record: 10-11

Outlook: Mike Walker takes over a Firehawks team that returns three starters. At 6-foot-5, senior forward Patrick Mlekush (6.0 ppg/7.0 reb) gives Harding a strong presence in the frontcourt. Senior guard Jordan Blane is back to help run the offense. Patrick Mkelkush Jordan Blane Elijah Hawkins Jordan Broiles Kenyon Johnson

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Outlook: Harding may return just one starter but there is plenty of reason for optimism with five players back with varsity experience. Junior combo player Haile Futrel and Danajua Maclin return after scoring seven and six points per game a year ago. Breanna Johnson Danjua Maclin Sarah Morgan Haile Futrel Lucy Bebout

G G G/F G/F G

Hartshorne Miners

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

Website: www.hartshorne.k12.ok.us. BOYS Jeff Beare (1st year) 11-12 Record: 3-19

Outlook: Expectations are on the rise for the Miners with four returning starters as Jeff

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Beare, an assistant the past six seasons, takes over as head coach. Chris Dalpoas, a 5-11 senior will join with 5-9 junior Brett Askins and sophomores 5-10 Bronson Jim and 6-0 Isaac Sieg to guide the hopes for success.

Brett Akins Chris Dalpoas Bronson Jim Isaac Sieg Isaiah Osife Tyler Lindley

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GIRLS Chad Ward (4th year) 11-12 Record: 13-13

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Jr. Sr. So. So. So. Fr.

Outlook: The Lady Miners return two starters from last season and welcome a group of talented sophomores and freshmen to the varsity level play. In this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up-tempo offense, senior guard Caitlin Allen will be expected to provide the scoring. Caitlin Allen 5-5 Becca Ashlock 5-10 Danielle Morgan 5-11

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Kenesha Davis 5-4 G Jr. Rachel Baker 5-7 G So. Kiayn WalkingEagle 5-11 F So. Sam Horne 5-4 G Fr. Marayah McMillan 5-8 G Fr. Anika Antone Sr. Katie Sims So. Layra Farmer So. Glenda Redfeather So Lexie Tom Fr.. Sarah Shiltner Fr. Kaitlyn McCullom Fr. Kaitlyn Bell Fr. Ashley Mills Fr. Roxie Pitts Fr. Mylan Mass Fr. Payton Emmert Fr. Danielle Murillo Fr.

Rylee Atwell Wes Davis Lane Young DaQuan Lang Dillon Dobbins Chris Wright Devin Polk Andrew Foster Brody Enkey

Haskell Haymakers

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GIRLS Rick Kirkhart (5th year) 11-12 Record: 6-18

Alex Wheeland Website: www.haskell.k12.ok.us. BOYS Jay Dixon (1st year) 11-12 Record: 18-9

Outlook: The Haymakers’ trip to the state tournament last year has left this year’s team hungry to return to the Big House. Two starters return for first year head coach Jay Dixon’s squad including playmaking guard Alex Wheeland, a 6-0 senior who averaged 10.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 steals and almost 5 assists per contest. Also back is 6-6 center Michael Love, the team’s only senior who averaged more than 4 blocked shots and 7 rebounds along with 5.8 points per game. Joining Love on the blocks will be 6-1 junior Rylee Atwell while Wes Davis, a 6-0 junior brings a perimeter shooting touch along with 5-10 sophomore Dillon Dobbins. “Last year’s squad pushed the tempo,” said Dixon. “We can still do that and we’re going to execute offensively to develop an inside/ outside attack. The rest of the squad is talented and will get plenty of playing time in our lineup rotation.”

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Outlook: After playing together since their freshmen season, the Lady Haymakers return a seasoned lineup including all five starters from a year ago. Sherrel McHenry, a 5-8 forward tops the scoring charts averaging 10.3 points and 9 rebounds while 5-8 center Maddie Cheatham dominates the boards pulling down 12.2 rebounds each game. A trio of guards energize the lineup including Nikki Bolding, who made 47 3-point baskets a year ago to average 10.5 points, Ta’Shay Love, who averaged 9.0 points on the perimeter while DeNora Wheeland works as the playmaker at the point guard. “We’re expecting a good year,” said head coach Rick Kirkhart, the veteran coach who is just 14 wins shy of 200 victories. “This group has been together since the

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ninth grade. Maddie is really strong in the post and is our team leader and Sherell is tough to keep away from scoring. With our experience, depth and team quickness, this is going to be a fun season.”

Maddie Cheatham 5-8 Nikki Bolding 5-6 Sherrel McHenry 5-8 Ta’Shay Love 5-7 DeNora Wheeland 5-7 Victoria Lewis 5-7 Savanna Hallum 5-6 Breanna Stafford 5-9

C G F G G G G C

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. So.

Heavener Wolves Website: www.heavener.k12.ok.us BOYS Jeff Chronister (1st year) 11-12 Record: 9-15

Outlook: Four starters welcome new head coach Jeff Chronister to the Heavener sidelines. VYPE Top 100 selection Trevor Smith, 6-4 senior forward, brings a unique scoring touch after producing 15.2 points per game last season. Smith has the ability to take opponents off the dribble as well as connecting from the perimeter. Joining the front line will Tyler Hamm, a 6-4 senior forward who brings a big presence with a soft touch and a 7.2 scoring mark plus 4.1 rebound average. Starting guards Luke Culpepper, a 5-10 senior with quickness off the dribble, and Noah Davis, a 5-11 sophomore, will add experience to the starting lineup.

“Depth in the lineup is a definite advantage,” notes Chronister, who takes over for the Wolves after a recent stint at Sallisaw. “The energy level of these kids is evident by their drive to be successful every night out. Our expectations have climbed to a higher level.”

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GIRLS Paul Moore (9th year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

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Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Outlook: The Lady Wolves must look to overall team quickness to find its identity as this year’s team returns no starters from a year ago. Last year’s “first off the bench” player was Kamber Vasquez, a 5-8 senior forward, who brings an outside shooting touch to the lineup for coach Paul Moore’s squad. Monica Otero, a 5-5 junior, will be the looked for defensive skills including steals to provide fast break scoring opportunities while sophomore guard Lily Fridel will run the offense as point guard. Two incoming freshmen add to the mix including 5-5 guard Jodi Hill, who can score effectively off the dribble, and 5-5 guard Jacee Manley brings a strong minded defensive approach.

points and 4.8 rebounds last season. The depth and experience includes 6-3 senior forward Grant Ward while Devin Longan and Heath Konsure will gain playing time. The combined talents have earned the Knights a top 15 pre-season ranking.

Damon Moss Blake Johnson Grant Ward Hunter Brown Chet Caywood Devin Longan Heath Konsure

5-9 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-11

GIRLS Kolby Johnson (4th year) 11-12 Record: 16-11

Website: www.henryetta.k12.ok.us. BOYS Jerry Ward (4th year) 11-12 Record: 20-7

Outlook: The Knights welcome back three returning starters from last season’s 20-win campaign. A pair of four year starters top the lineup including point 5-9 guard Damon Moss, who averaged 6.3 points per outing and 6-1 forward Blake Johnson, who scored 6.4 points while snatching 3.8 rebounds. Chad Caywood, a 6-0 guard, returns for a second year in the starting rotation as the teams leading scorer averaging 13.3

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Outlook: The Lady Knights return four starters from last season’s 16-win campaign including a trio of guards who averaged double-digit scoring a year ago. MaKayla Blackbear, who averaged 17.4 points per game joins Alissa Taylor, who scored 12.6 points while grabbing 6.2 rebounds each night while Megan Tabor contributed 11.2 points a game.

Three sophomores, including 5-9 forward Mykaela Wallace, 5-4 guard Aundrea Hamric and 5-6 guard Hanna Gouge also return. Young and talented freshmen will join the player rotation as 5-6 Andrea Brown and 5-9 Addison Ellison are ticketed for playing time.

“We will be young but spirited and quick,” said Moore referencing his lineup that Megan Tabor 5-9 contains just one senior. “We plan to use MaKayla Blackbear 5-9 a rotation of players in order to keep the Lauren Flanary 5-7 tempo fast and look for baskets in transition.” Taylor Fixico 5-6 Alissa Taylor 5-9 Kamber Vasquez 5-8 F Sr. Kyra Najera 5-6 Monica Otero 5-5 G Jr. Hannah Wiedel 5-9 Lily Fridel 5-5 G So. Mykaela Wallace 5-9 Lexi Moody 5-6 F So. Aundrea Hamric 5-4 Reagan Alexander 5-6 G/F So. Hailey Cook 5-6 Jodi Hill 5-5 G Fr. Hanna Gouge 5-6 Jacee Manley 5-5 G Fr. Kylie Trower 5-8 Kacee Manley 5-4 G Fr. Andrea Brown 5-6 Katen Chitwood 5-6 F Fr. Addison Ellis 5-9 Erica Lemay 5-3 G Fr. Erica Medicinebird 5-6 Selena Mix 5-5 G/F Fr. Mollie Frye 5-6

Henryetta Knights

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Holdenville Wolverines

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Boys Coach: www.holdenville.k12.ok.us

BOYS No information provided from the school. GIRLS Jennie Skimbo (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-12 Outlook: Junior Liz Davis returns to the team after a sophomore campaign where she averaged 8.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and totaled 58 assists. Davis will look for center

Hayli Frederick (Jr.) who averaged 4.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Hannah Hoover (Jr.) and Abby McElroy (So.) are expected to continue playing the guard spot while Ashley Wilburn (Jr.) may see time at forward or center. “We want to improve on our shooting on offense and be more aggressive on defense,” said coach Skimbo. Freshman Kaitlyn Hodgins averaged 12.0 points and 6.0 rebounds last season in the eighth grade. Hodgins maturation will go a long ways in helping the Wolverines continue to improve. Liz Davis Hayli Frederick Hannah Hoover Abby McElroy Ashley Wilburn Kaitlyn Hodgins Angel Johnson

G C G G C F G

Hugo Buffaloes

Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. So.

Website: www.hugoschools.com BOYS Darnell Shanklin (25th year) 11-12 Record: 15-13

Outlook: The outlook for the Buffaloes will center around the play of three returning starters and the approach will once again to use a 10-player deep rotation to maintain a fast paced offense and pressuring defense. Five seniors lead the cast of players for coach Darnell Shanklin, who begins his 25th year at the helm. Nick Brown, a 5-9 guard pushes the tempo along with 5-10 Gage Black, 6-1 Cameron Cooper, 6-3 C.J. Scott and 6-0 Montrell Johnson. In the post, 6-4 junior Jordan Stafford patrols the boards along with 6-3 Arkyll Brown and 6-2 Billy Dossey. Two other junior guards, 6-0 Trey Jonson and 5-7 Armoney Jackson will look to speed up play. “Our approach is the same, 10 deep and up-tempo,” said Shanklin. “By the end of the year, we should be ready to make a run at the gold ball in March.”

Nick Brown 5-9 Cameron Cooper 6-1 C.J. Scott 6-3 Gage Black 5-10 Montrell Johnson 6-0 Billy Dossey 6-2 Jordan Stafford 6-4 Trey Johnson 6-0 Armoney Jackson 5-7 Arkyll Brown 6-3 GIRLS Chris Scott (7th year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

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Outlook: The Lady Buffaloes return only one senior but the lineup includes four starters from last year. Tracy Holman, 5-6 guard, is the lone upperclassmen, averaging 3 points

per game while sophomore Torri Tarkington, 5-6 guard, is back as the leading scorer with an 8 point per game mark while Ray’Shionne Smith, 5-5 sophomore guard chips in with 6 points each night. Juniors Sarah Simpson and Trila Fleeks bring quickness and energy to the court for coach Chris Scott. Beautiful Brown, a 5-6 sophomore, will play in the post position.

Tracy Holman 5-6 Sarah Simpson 5-6 Trila Fleeks 5-5 Torri Tarkington 5-6 Ray’Shionne Smith 5-5 Beautiful Brown 5-6

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Jones Longhorns www.jones.k12.ok.us

BOYS Brandon Heath (1st year) 11-12 Record: 5-18

Outlook: Head coach Brandon Heath comes to Jones after eight seasons in Salina. “If we learn to play together and buy into a new system, we should continue to improve as the season goes along,” said Heath. Two players coach Heath will lean on are Jalen Pirkle and Ethan McCoy. Both juniors are expected to have big seasons for the Longhorns this year. Jalen Pirkle Ethan McCoy

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GIRLS Connie Backhus (4th year) 11-12 Record: 11-14

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Outlook: The Lady Longhorns have many positives to build on this season. They return three starters from last year’s team. Sarah Anderson (5-8, Sr.) and Maci Davis (6-0, Jr.) are two post players coach Backhus will depend on for production on the boards. Yenci Morland (5-6, Sr.) is a quick guard who averaged 4.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and accounted for 15 steals last season. With a move-in and one player coming off injury, things could turn around real quick. “Senior move-in from Howe, Brooke Vandever and sophomore Natalie Sinclair coming back from a knee injury will help contribute this year. Returning starter and leading scorer Teddie Homan (9.5 ppg) is expected to pick up where she left off,” said coach Backhus.

Kansas Comets Website: www.kansasps.com BOYS Dale Akins (4th year)

11-12 Record: 18-8

Outlook: Kansas returns 15 varsity players, led by returning starters Johnny Lewis (10.3 ppg), Brody Kendrick (7.0 ppg), Casey Armbrister (7.1 ppg) and Logan Blaine (7.1 ppg). Finding consistent perimeter scoring is a must, says fourth-year coach Dale Akins.

0-Logan Blaine 1-Reed Fell 2-Johnny Lewis 3-Austin Catcher 4-Shane Warren 5-Tracy Pruitt 10-Rowdy Chesser 11-Matt Lee 12-Dakota Davis 14-Cole Kendrick 15-Jon Lee 20-Austin Hunt 21-Brody Kendrick 22-Colby Wilkerson 23-Casey Armbrister 24-Dustin Evans 44-Tyler Foster

GIRLS Steve Odle (16th year) 11-12 Record: 24-3

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Outlook: Lady Comets face a rebuilding year which could put their string of five consecutive trips to the state tournament in doubt. Senior forward Sierra Honeycutt (4.0 ppg) and junior post Tyana Sizer (5.0 ppg) return to lead the offense.

Sierra Honeycutt Tyana Sizer Summer Higgins Cartney Sharp Kiley Warren

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Kellyville Ponies

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GIRLS Jim Upshaw (6th Year) 11-12 Record 17-10

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Outlook: Coach Upshaw returns top nine players from last year’s team that went to the area tournament. The top returning scorer is junior guard Keana Upshaw who averaged 11 points along with three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Leading rebounder coming back is senior center Hannah Robinson. She pulled down seven rebounds to go along with eight points a game. Taylor Todd had a strong season averaging nine points a game, four rebounds, three assists and two steals from her guard position. Malachi Cummings and Samantha Estrada round out the projected starting five that should find its way into the top fifteen in 3A.

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Website: www.kps-ok.schoolloop.com BOYS Joe Ballard (9th Year) 11-12 Record: 18-8

Outlook: Coach Joe Ballard has a young, inexperienced club, but they are an athletic, hard-nosed group. Sophomores Cole McGuire and Chris Myles will be a couple guards that will be looked upon to score and distribute the ball as they lead returners in PPG averaging eight apiece as freshman and four and three assists per game respectively. Projected to start at forwards are a trio of seniors in Dakota Coats, Andrew Curry and Gage Staiger.

Cole McGuire 5-9 Chris Myles 6-1 Dakota Coats 6-3 Andrew Curry 6-2 Gage Staiger 6-2 Dakota McDougal 6-1

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GIRLS Mickey Duncan (1st year) 11-12 Record: 16-10

Payton Ragsdale Website: www.keycougars.com BOYS Duane Jones (21st year) 11-12 Record: 16-11

Outlook: A gaining a taste of the state tournament experience a year ago, the Cougars are hungry to make another Big House visit in 2012-2013 as head coach Duane Jones enters his 21st campaign. Point guard Trevor Eubanks, 5-11 senior, returns to the floor coming off a 15.2 points per game average while dishing out 5.5 assists each night. Adding to the experience will be 6-6 senior forward Payton Ragsdale, who averaged 12.8 points and 8.0 rebounds to provide a strong defensive presence in the paint along with 6-4 post man Mason Turman. Two other seniors, 6-2 Tyler Blankenship and 6-1 Cody Cole bring experience to the court. “Last year, we were just happy to make it to state,” admits Jones. “This time, I believe the kids know what it takes and want it more. I’ve think we’ve got the right stuff to make it happen.”

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Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: The chemistry is apparent for the Lady Cougars as three returning veterans will lead the hopes this season. Last year’s leading scorer, Mylee Hewit, a 5-7 senior with 3-point shooting touch joins point guard Ali Nolan, a 5-4 junior who runs the offense, and Sydni Rainbolt, 5-9 junior forward who brings a tough style of play to the front line. A pair of juniors, 5-6 guard Kayla Hunt and 5-7 forward Courtney Willis also return for Mickey Duncan, who takes the reins as head coach. “Despite just having the one senior, we’ve got a solid nucleus with Nolan, Rainbolt and Hewitt,” said Duncan. “Our practices have begun to blend together our talents with a team approach. The girls have skills and game night experience will develop our depth in the younger kids.”

Mylee Hewitt 5-7 Ali Nolan 5-4 Sydni Rainbolt 5-9 Kayla Hunt 5-6 Courtney Willis 5-7 Morgan Drywater 5-9 Ashley Slater 5-9 Kandace Haulmark 5-10 Payton Jones 5-5 Rachel Lawrence 5-7 Chloe Sheffield 6-0 Kaylee Snyder 5-9 Lauren Stratton 5-7 Jaylee Young 5-6

Ali Nolan

G G F G F F F F G F C F G G

Sr Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So. Fr.

Kingfisher Yellowjackets www.kignfisher.k12.ok.us

BOYS Craig Patterson (12th year) 11-12 Record: 16-11

Outlook: “We have a good nucleus of players back. We will be a much improved rebounding team this year,” says coach Patterson. “Our concerns will be depth and scoring. Great playoff run last year that got us to the state tournament. Hopefully that experience will help us this year.” Guard Grant Newton (6-3, Sr.) averaged 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Landon Nault (5-8, Jr.) and Gatlin Squires (6-3, Jr.) are a couple of juniors the coaching staff is excited to get on the floor. Improved rebounding will go a long way in getting this team to the tournament.

Grant Newton 6-3 Landon Nault 5-8 Gatlin Squires 6-3 Jarod Hendrix 5-10 Keaton Ely 5-10 Conner Pringnite 6-4 Triston McClellon 5-8

GIRLS Chris Combs (14th year) 11-12 Record: 18-11

G G F G G F G

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

Outlook: “We hope to build off of our backto-back area finals appearances. We have experience and look to play fast in transition and on the defensive end,” said coach Combs.

Kortney Meat (5-8, Sr.) is one of those quick players coach Combs is referring to when he talks about speed in transition. Also look for guard Macy McAdam (5-3, Sr.) to turn up the heat on defense. McAdam averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 steals per games last season.

Kortney Meat 5-8 Macy McAdam 5-3 Shalyn Layn 5-4 Hailey Matthews 5-3 Baylee Hyatt 5-6 Kylee Blehn 5-10 Brooke Boeckman 5-2 Aubri Tisdale 6-1

Kingston Redskins

G G F G G F G C

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr.

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BOYS Taylor Wiebener (4th year) 11-12 Record: 8-16

Outlook: “We’re counting on experience to take hold with upperclassmen and contributions from a very talented freshmen class,” says head cocah Taylor Wiebener. “Defensive intensity will be a focal point for our team.” Jared Hayes (5-8, Sr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 11.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Marcus Burleson (5-9, Jr.) will play opposite Hayes at guard. Burleson averaged 4.0 points last season and is looking to improve on those numbers this year. Also look for forwards Ethan Davis (6-5, Sr.) and Colten Weaver

(6-1, Sr.) to step up the defensive play. Senior Scotty Jones (5-8) averaged 6.0 steals last season.

Jared Hayes 5-8 G Marcus Burleson 5-9 G Colten Weaver 6-1 F Scotty Jones 5-8 G Ethan Davis 6-5 F Jake Patterson 5-8 G Paden Hayes 5-9 G Noah Hodges 6-0 F Cole Nance 5-8 Tanner Holland 5-10 Jeremiah Yeager 6-0 Austin Stottlemyre 6-1 Mason Whipkey 5-11 Joseph Moreno Nathan Cook GIRLS Eric Hardison (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 7-14

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So.

Outlook: Sabrina Slatton (5-8, Sr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Forwards Macy Bayles and Mikayla Wells have the talent to play inside or out, but look for them to spend a lot of time under the basket. Senior guard Kara Forguson (5-6) and sophomore guard Raegan Wigly (5-5) bring quickness to the floor for the Lady Redskins. Sabrina Slatton Macy Bayles Mikayla Wells Kara Forguson

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BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Mark Savage (4th year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

Outlook: “Our team has more depth than the previous three years. We had an outstanding summer and return a lot of experience,” says head coach Mark Savage. “Tia Parker is back after sustaining a season-ending ACL tear. We have very high expectations for this season.”

Parker averaged 7.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game before the injury. Hannah Holasek (Sr.) is the team’s leading scorer averaging 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. She also recorded 45 assists and 39 steals. Also look for Lauren Davis at the forward spot. Davis was a 9.3 point, 4.0 rebound player last season. Junior guard Karena Karges is another player coach Savage is looking to for quality minutes this season.

Hannah Holasek Lauren Davis Tia Parker Emilee Graddy Karena Karges Beth Sullivan Deann Newton Cassie Bennett Kearstin Bond Crystal Burton Taylor Hamm Kenslee McKiddy Brooklyn Mixon

6-0 5-10 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-8 5-3 5-6 6-0 5-8 5-7 5-5 5-6

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Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Brittany King Sr. Jacklyn Tuggle Jr. Brooke Hearon Jr. Ahnah Katsis So. Gabby Thomas So. Maria Mathews Fr.

Lincoln Christian Bulldogs Website: www.lincolnchristian.org BOYS Zac Briscoe (1st year) 11-12 Record: 5-20

Outlook: Zac Briscoe, the Bulldogs volleyball coach, adds boys basketball head coach to his resume. Briscoe inherits three returning starters off a team that won five games last season. Senior Drew Delk (4.0 ppg) is back at shooting guard. Sophomore Riley Young scored seven points off the bench last year. Lincoln Christian will benefit from move-ins Logan Young and Austin Jones.

Mitch Moriarty Austin Jones Drew Delk Logan Young Austen Rozanski Colby Starr Chad Wilcut Riley Young Parker Wilson Nate Landers Spencer Farthing Landon Wolf GIRLS

Carla Ballard (7th year) 11-12 Record: 21-7

PG F G C C F G G F G G PG

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. Fr.

Outlook: Two starters return off a team that won 21 games a year ago. Coach Carla Ballard has a host of underclassmen, who gained valuable experience in summer league ball. Ballard expects this team to grow as the season progresses.

Shelby Brown F Sr. Shanna Vogt G Sr. Shaelyn Ward F Fr. Jordan Wagnon G Jr. Becca Gleason G Fr. Moriah Wilson G Jr. Abigail Scott G So. Constance Baker Sr.

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Lindsay Leopards www.lindsay.k12.ok.us

BOYS Dan Chapman (12th year) 11-12 Record: 6-15

Outlook: Coach Dan Chapman returns to the sideline after a four-year break. He comes back to a team that returns only two starters. Andrew Cummins (6-5, Sr.) could be the best post player not getting recognition. The 6-foot-5 center is athletic and does a good job of controlling the boards. Hunter Mason (6-3, Jr.) brings his skills to the floor for coach Chapman. The forward matches up very well with other players in the class. “We have a young team looking to improve throughout the year. Focus will be defensively and working as a team,” said coach Chapman. Andrew Cummins Hunter Mason Hayden Eubank Rex Sutherland

6-5 6-3 5-9 6-2

GIRLS Jon Jacques (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 16-11

C F G F

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: “We’re looking to build upon the Area Tournament appearance in 2012. We should have a strong veteran core to build around,” says coach Jacques. “With contributions from the junior and sophomore class who saw a lot of minutes in 2012.” Molly Hibbard (5-11, Sr.) averaged 10.5 points, 10 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Brittany Lujan (5-8, Jr.) was another solid scorer for the Lady Leopards accounting for 11.2 points and 5.1 rebounds last season. Molly Hibbard Brittany Lujan Macey Hatfield Whitney Metker

5-11 5-8 5-7 5-9

F PG G F

Sr. Jr. Sr. So.

Little Axe Indians Website: www.littleaxe.k12.ok.us BOYS Sam Ahtone (5th year) 11-12 Record: 0-24

Outlook: Coach Sam Ahtone is expecting better things than a year ago when the

Indians failed to win a game. Four returning starters will be charged with leading a young lineup through a tough Canadian Valley conference.

Matt Edge 6-0 Mo Webb 5-9 Travis Smith 6-3 Cody Dugan 6-0 Tyler Brewer 6-1 Henry Pearson 5-6 Martin Velasco 5-11 Payton Striplan 6-3 Jesse James 5-10 Trevor Yates 5-9 Richard Barringer 6-3 GIRLS Dana Bread (9th year) 11-12 Record: 2-22

F G F G G G G F G G F

Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So.

Outlook: Coach Dana Bread looks to a good core of seven players to play vital roles for the Lady Indians this season. Senior point guard Sammy Leisinger missed all of her junior season with a knee injury but is back this season. Sammy Leisinger 5-0

Nora Barnett Kenna Watson Cassidy Clark Kayla Ciulla Darian English

5-6 5-4 5-9 5-7 5-6

Marietta Indians

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www.marlow.k12.ok.us BOYS John Garrett (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 5-19

Outlook: Youth may be the best way to describe the Outlaws this year, but that doesn’t mean they can’t play. As head coach John Garrett points out, “we have a young team, but we may be that group that just keeps getting better and better.” Senior Jackson Huddleston (6-0) will start at forward after averaging 6.0 points and 5.0 rebounds last year. Guard Wes Coast (6-0, Jr.) may have the greatest name to ever grace the pages of a VYPE preview magazine, but his play is what catches the eye of his opponents. Coast averaged 9.0 points and 3.0 rebounds a year ago. Also look for junior forward Kirby Neufeld (6-1) to start this season and become a difference maker for the Outlaws. Zac Beasler (5-9, So.) could see significant time at point guard this year. Overall the Outlaws have an opportunity to raise the bar and compete with this best in the Canadian Valley Conference. Jackson Huddleston 6-0 F Sr. Wes Coast 6-0 G Jr. Kirby Neufeld 6-1 F Jr. Zac Beasler 5-9 PG So. Justin Brown 5-8 Jr. Sean Hazel 5-7 Sr. Kris McCarley 6-3 So. Nathan Crowson 5-9 So. Braeden O’Dell 5-8 Fr. Nathan Fikes 5-8 So. Mitchell Hays 5-8 Jr. Clayton Mietchen 6-0 So. Zak Key 6-0 So. Patrick Whitehead 5-9 So. Trevor McClure 5-11 So. Cale Turner 5-6 So. GIRLS Kirk Harris (28th year) 11-12 Record: 15-10

Outlook: “We have two four-year starters returning as well as the majority of our scoring and rebounding. In addition to the returning letterman, we have gained two solid players that have moved in from other districts,” says coach Harris. “I feel we will be very competitive in our class this school year.” Leading scorer Ashley O’Dell (Sr.) is back after averaging 16.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. O’Dell also accounted for 42 assists and 57 steals. Avery Walker (Sr.) returns to the guard spot averaging 12.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Walker also contributed 15 assists and 29 steals last year. Other players to watch include Emalee Williams and Tori Nations. 258

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Ashley O’Dell 5-8 F Avery Walker 5-9 F Emalee Williams 5-8 F Tori Nations 5-8 F Diamond Morris 5-6 G Anne Davenport 5-9 F Madison Waller 5-9 P Shayna Throckmorton 5-10 P Anne Wortham 5-4 G Jordan Ridge 5-5 G

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Website: www.millwood.k12.ok.us BOYS Varryl Franklin (38th year) 11-12 Record: 11-14

Website: www.meeker.k12.ok.us BOYS Brad Seaborn (10th year) 11-12 Record: 10-13

Outlook: The rebuilding effort continues

Varryl Franklin Outlook: Falcons will need to team chemistry and leadership. Several juniors will play significant minutes, which bodes well for the future. Look for Chris Crook to help lead the way while Ashford Golden and Mike Mayes will provide leadershipo as well.

Chris Crook for 10th-year head coach Brad Seaborn. Senior guard Seth Jones (5.0 ppg) is the lone returning starter and the only player with varsity experience. GIRLS Lisa Pettitt (9th year) 11-12 Record: 14-17

Outlook: Fifth-year head coach Lisa Pettitt returns all five starters, all underclassmen, as the Lady Bulldogs look to build on last season’s 14 victories. Junior guard Cortney Edmondson (19.0 ppg) is one of three returning starters who averaged 10 or more points a game. Junior forward Morgan Palmer (12.0 ppg) and sophomore forward Summer Powers (10.0) also return.

00-Mariah Stansell 10-Morgan Palmer 11-Summer Powell 12-Shelly Hays 15-Ricci Maston 21-Morgan Hammontree 22-Kayla Standlee 23-Amaris Stansell 24-Taylor Standlee 25-Cortney Edmonds

5-5 5-6 5-11 5-5 5-7 5-7 5-6 5-8 5-10 5-7

So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr.

Chris Crook 5-11 Ashford Golden 6-3 Mike Mayes 6-0 Jamal Green-Gaskins 6-3 Desmond Batson 5-0 GIRLS Arnelia Spears (4th year) 11-12 Record: 22-6

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Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: Millwood returns three starters off a Class 3A state championship team, led by seniors Teanna Reid (13.0 ppg), MeKale Chapple (5.9 ppg) and Sha’myia Johnson (5.1 ppg).

MeKale Chapple 5-9 Tyra Davis 5-8 Bria Dean 5-4 Kevlona Grissom 5-9 Nykiah Hines 5-4 Mekayla Jackson 5-6 Sha’myia Johnson 5-7 DeRea Lewis 6-0 Kambre Major 5-7 Jayla Martin 5-6 Raven Prince 5-9 Teanna Reid 5-6 Destiny Shells 5-6 Da’Neshia Threatt 5-5

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THE Community Bank. rebounds. The Tigers do have some size in Greg Elliot (6-4, Sr.) and Chris Powell (6-2, Sr.). Cody Vap (6-1, Sr.) is expected to see time at forward.

Morris Eagles Website: www.morris.k12.ok.us BOYS Bobby Allison (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 5-20

Outlook: Eagles return three starters from a five-win team a year ago. Optimism is high as Morris will have a deep bench. Leroy Wilson III is the leading scorer back after averaging 8.0 points at the point guard position. Tyler Jenkins is one of three forwards who figure to play a lot. He averaged 5.2 points. Jenkins is joined by Mason Martin and Tate Milroy, who averaged 3.1 and 1.8, respectively. Dalton Stacy is the third returning starter. The junior guard averaged 4.0 points a year ago. Nate Wynn is a transfer who sat out the 2011-12 season due to OSSAA rules. He should help the Eagles in the backcourt. Look for sophomores, Dale Ramirez and Joseph Ortiz to contribute as well.

Leroy Wilson III Tyler Jenkins Dalton Stacy Mason Martin Tate Milroy Nate Wynn Dale Ramirez Joseph Ortiz

5-7 6-0 5-7 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-7 5-9

G F G F F G G G

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. So.

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Newkirk Tigers Website: www.newkirk.k12.ok.us BOYS Jeremy Young (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-19

Outlook: In his second year as head coach, Jeremy Young returns two starters back to the floor. Tanner Bergman (6-0, Jr.) will play one of the guard positions after averaging 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Bergman is joined by Dylan Vap (5-8, Jr.) who averaged 6.2 points and 2.0

Tanner Bergman 6-0 G Dylan Vap 5-8 G Chris Powell 6-2 F Greg Elliot 6-4 C Cody Vap 6-1 F Garrett Swopes 5-11 Raheem Blyden 5-9 Michael Ryan 6-0 Cody Hutson 5-10 Haydon Bergman 6-0 Tyler Fast 5-10 Ryan Lusk 5-7 Aaron Rowe 5-9 Trevor Johnson 6-4 GIRLS Jason Collins (1st year) 11-12 Record: 16-10

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: Several starters return for coach Collins this season and they bring plenty of speed and athleticism to the floor. Rian Watters (5-7, Jr.) and fellow guard Kyndal Pulley (5-8, So.) are back. Forward Brooke Barden (5-8, Jr.) could become the teams best post player this season. Also look for Baylie Wilson (5-7, Jr.) and senior Rachael Smith (5-9) to contribute at guard or forward. McKenna Pulley (5-8, Fr.) is set to see time at point guard. “We had a lot of injuries last year. Our younger players got a lot of experience, which will pay dividends this year,” said coach Collins.

Rian Watters Brooke Barden Kyndal Pulley Baylie Wilson Rachael Smith McKenna Pulley Mikka Vap Hunter Payne Allyson Copelin Amber Scott Rachael Williams Taylor Luis Madison Smith Aroile O’neal

5-7 5-8 5-8 5-7 5-9 5-8

G F G G G PG

Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr.

Nowata Ironheads Website: www.nowataps.k12.ok.us BOYS Wes Hayes (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 13-11

Outlook: “We return two starters and eight letterman off a 13-11 team from last year. I feel we have a great nucleus with Micah (Hayes), K.C. (Boultinghouse) and Kameron (Gibson) with even better supporting cast and great role players,” said coach Hayes. Micha Hayes averaged 12.3 points and 4.4 assists last season. Also look for Tyler Lewis (5-9, Sr.) at guard and Tyler Brock (5-6, Jr.) who averaged 3.4 points and 2.2 assists.

Micah Hayes 6-2 K.C. Boultinghouse 6-3 Dalton Schell 5-9 Kameron Gibson 6-2 Tyler Lewis 5-9 Tyler Brock 5-6 Tyler Tidwell 5-8 Garrett Gibson 6-0 Dalton Stone 6-1 Landon Roberson 6-1 Justin Stark 6-4 Nate Moore 6-0 Scott Pruett 6-2 Jon Hughes 6-0 River Crockett 6-0 Nate Mathews 5-8 Grayson Haas 6-3 Seth Glasscock 5-8

G G G F G G G G F F F G G F G G F G

GIRLS Glen Hass (5th year) 11-12 Record: 12-12

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So.

Outlook: “We have a very young bunch. A rebuilding of leadership, chemistry and roles of individual players as a result of senior graduation. We will be solid by the end of the year,” said coach Hass. Forward Jordan Hill (5-8, Sr.) averaged 5.0 points and 5.0 rebounds last season. Liza Brown and Kyandra Berry are two guards that bring athleticism to the starting lineup. Josey Hale (6-0, Jr.) and Megan Rohrbough (5-8, Jr.) round out the starting five for Nowata. Jordan Hill

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G G F G P G P

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Oklahoma Centennial Bison Website: www.okcps.k12.ok.us BOYS Scott Raper (6th Year) 11-12 Record: 24-7

Outlook: This year’s team is aware of the target put on their back in defending their back to back state titles. Coach Raper looks forward to the season and understands that its strength is in its youth and athleticism. “We will face a very tough schedule and will have to develop a tough mind set as well as learning to fight through the bumps in the road. We must consistently work to get ready for the playoffs don’t worry about the records just get better each day,” says Coach Raper.

3-Malik Foxx 4-Cory Morgan 10-Malcolm Mitchell 20-Derrian Jackson 21-George Edwards 22-Cornelous McKiver 23-Austin Garner 24-Nick Burnett 30-Keondre Wilson 33-Johnny Dukes 34-Matthew Johnson Terrell Green Terry Davis

6-2 6-1 5-9 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-7 6-5 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-2 5-8

Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So.

Girls No information provided from the school.

OCS Saints Website: www.ocssaints.org

BOYS No information provided from the school. GIRLS Mark Shuck (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 17-10

Outlook: “We return seven of the top ten from last year. Experienced in the post with Bowen, Aparicio and Fay, will anchor the team on both ends of the floor,” says head coach Mark Shuck. “Perimeter scoring will be important for a balanced offensive attack.” 260

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Leading scorer Nicole Aparicio averaged 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds last year. Madeline Bowen (Sr.) is another player coach Shuck pointed out as a “go-to” player. Bowen averaged 6.2 points and 3.9 rebounds a year ago. Post specialist Megan Fay (Jr.) looks to improve on her average of 3.7 rebounds a game.

Madeline Bowen Nicole Aparicio Leslie Shuck Abby Sanders Brittany Gonce Megan Fay Emily Hass

5-10 5-10 5-9 5-6 5-9 6-2 5-7

P P G G G P G

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

Okemah Panthers Website: www.okemah.k12.ok.us. BOYS Okemah Panthers (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 23-5

Outlook: The Panthers enter this season with experience plus the addition of two players who missed part of last year due to injury to give head coach Kale Simon plenty of optimism for success being tabbed among the top 5 teams in Class 3A. Stoney Newton, 5-10 senior, returns at point guard for a fourth season averaging 11.1 points while dishing out 5.5 assists and 5 rebounds per game. The talented duo of Austin Guinn, a 6-3 junior who averaged 9.9 points per game, and 6-3 senior Rance McIntyre return added scoring plus strength on the boards. John Wingfield, a 6-0 junior guard who averaged 5.7 points in 2011-12 also returns. The Panthers welcome the athleticism and toughness of two seniors, 6-2 Dion Scott and 6-0 Jake Jackson back to the rotation of players in the lineup. “This squad is special,” said Simon. “A very basketball intelligent group that not only play hard but also play well as a unit. With the returning game time experience and return of two injured players, we have the depth to be very competitive.”

Rance McIntyre Stoney Newton Dion Scott Jake Jackson Austin Guinn John Wingfield Ryan Titsworth Gus Klutts GIRLS

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

Kyle Silvadon (1st year) 11-12 Record: 2-23

F G F G F G G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Outlook: The Lady Panthers return just one starter as new head coach Kyle Silvadon takes over the program as the team’s third coach the past three seasons. Leading the

lineup will be Rayna Harjo, a 5-10 senior, who averaged 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per contest a year ago. With multiple players on this year’s squad a part of the schools track team that competed well at the state meet, Okemah will fashion the up-tempo style game. A rotation of 10 to 12 players will include seniors Kendra Harjochee, Libbie Rutland and Marcy Turner plus 5-3 junior April Bear and a pair of 5-2 sophomores Mariah Bean and Tori Turner at guard. Felicia Guinn, a 5-10 senior, will provide size in the paint along with Kenzie Bean, a 5-8 freshman and 5-8 sophomore Michaela Thomas.

Cherokee Harjo Micaela Thomas April Bear Mariah Bean Tori Turner Marcy Turner Kenzie Bean Katee Colbert Kendra Hajochee Makenzy Adams Libbie Rutland DeKnisha Willis Bailee Tucker Felicia Guinn Rayna Harjo

5-3 5-6 5-4 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-6 5-4 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-6 5-4 5-8 5-8

P F G G G G G G G F F P G P P

Sr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr.

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Johnny Dreyer (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 4-14

Outlook: The Bulldogs will enter the 2012-13 season much more comfortable in their roles as coach Johnny Dreyr begins his second season as head coach. A solid group of starters return including 5-10 senior guard Orlando Harris, who last season averaged 13 points per contest. Two other guards also return including 5-8 junior Kionte Allen, who averaged 9 points per contest while 5-8 sophomore D.J.Wallace returns following a freshman campaign where he averaged 7 points each night. A.J. Johnson, a 5-10 senior, will return at forward where he tossed in 7 points and 7 rebounds per contest. “With a solid group of starters returning,” commented Dreyer, “ we have the nucleus to become a good team once the post-season rolls around

Orlando Harris A.J. Johnson Kionte Allen D.J. Wallace GIRLS

5-10 5-10 5-8 5-8

G F G G

11-12 Record: 3-15

Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Pawhuska Huskies Website: www.pawhuskahs.org BOYS Monty Unruh (5th year) 11-12 Record: 3-21

Outlook: Norris Allred (5-10, Sr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season. Allred is joined in the backcourt by Trent Barnett (6-0, So.) who may be young, but has the talent to help this team to some victories. Zak Stone (6-0, Sr.) will start at forward after averaging 4.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. Center Trey Rulo (6-3, Sr.) will take on the challenge of manning the paint. Also look for Marcus Young (5-10, Jr.) at guard and Timmy Wann (5-10, Sr.) at the point. Norris Allred 5-10 Trent Barnett 6-0 Zak Stone 6-0 Trey Rulo 6-3 Marcus Young 5-10 Timmy Wann 5-10 Daniel Bogney Matthew Moreland Mason Moody Andrew Finn Quan Hall Trey Redeagle Thomas Estes

G G/F F C G G

Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Perkins-Tryon Demons Website: www.p-t.k12.ok.us

BOYS Norman Tippeconnie (4th year) 11-12 Record: 15-11

Outlook: “Our younger players must contribute. Defense and rebounding is key to competing in the rugged 66 Conference,” said head coach Norman Tippeconnie. Cody Waitt (6-0, Sr.) returns after averaging 11.1 points and 4.0 rebounds. He also accounted for 23 assists and 43 steals. Caleb White (5-9, Sr.) is another capable scorer for the Demons after averaging 9.2 points and 2.5 rebounds. White has the ability to find the open man in

transition.

Cody Waitt Caleb White Garrett Dollins Travis Cotton Hayden McBride

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

GIRLS Jerry Burnett (21st year) 11-12 Record: 24-6

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Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: VYPE Top 100 player Jordan Gorham (6-0, Sr.) averaged 16.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season. Her production helped the Lady Demons to a great season, but she can’t do it all on her own. Teammates Jeri Adkism and Bailey Wensler are expected to continue contributing in a big way for coach Burnett. “After finishing as a semi-finalist in Class 4A, we feel we have a chance to make a run at the gold ball in 3A. We have to remain hungry, healthy and focused,” said coach Burnett.

Jordan Gorham 6-0 Jeri Adkism 5-5 Bailey Wensler 5-7 McKenzie Stanford 6-1 Lacey Shipp 5-6 Siera Breeden 5-5 Jessica Foster 6-0

Perry Maroons

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Website: www.perry.k12.ok.us BOYS Brandon Hight (4th year) 11-12 Record: 15-10

Outlook: The Maroons have three returning starters with a lot of experience. Forward Shaheem Turner (6-6, Sr.) averaged 6.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and recorded 48 blocks last season. Turner has support from a couple of guards in Weston Ward (5-10, Sr.) and Kale Hixon (5-8, Jr.). Hixon averaged 8.2 points and 3.2 assists last year. “Turner greatly improved over the summer and should be the focal point. Ward will be a three year starter at point guard and Hixon NOVEMBER 2012

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provides good outside shooting,” said coach Hight.

Shaheem Turner 6-6 Weston Ward 5-9 Kale Hixon 5-8 Chris Adams 6-4 Jacob Albritton 5-10 Denton Scherman 5-9 GIRLS Ron Dwyer (1st year) 11-12 Record: 9-17

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Outlook: “We return three starters from a rebuilding year. They need to adjust quickly to a new coaching style to improve on last years season with a rugged schedule upcoming,” said head coach Ron Dwyer. Senior Emily Brown (5-3) averaged 4.7 points per game a year ago and is looking to improve on those numbers this season. Leading point scorer is Jade Hansen (Sr.) who averaged 8.1 last season.

Emily Brown 5-3 Jade Hansen 5-8 Meagan Jones 5-8 Whitley Mack 5-7 Chelsea Deterding 5-11 Rylee Bellmon 6-0 Shauni Edwards 5-6 Karlie Wade 5-7

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Outlook: Senor forward Deric Shelton (14.0 ppg) returns to anchor a young Plainview team. Joining him is a fast, athletic group of juniors and seniors. 6-3 5-9 5-10 5-10

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GIRLS Andy Bloodworth (6th year) 11-12 Record: 17-10

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Outlook: Lady Indians return a pair of senior starters in Jordan Weatherford and Taryn Callender with a lot of varsity experience. The remainder of the squad is sophomores and freshmen, says coach Andy Bloodworth. The freshmen group went undefeated last season.

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BOYS David Day (12th Year) 11-12 Record: 8-18

Outlook: Coach Day’s team will change gears from their teams in the past as they will be more guard oriented rather than rely on their posts to score with their backs to the basket. They will depend on Tyler Ouderkirk to carry the load inside. The senior returns after scoring 9.2 points last year and 5.6 rebounds. Look for three-year starter Grayson Hamm to provide leadership and outside scoring. G F G Jr. G F G G F

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Outlook: Coach Depanion lost three starters from the state finalist team last year The two returners and the rest of the squad will compete and have a chance to make a run if they mesh together and continue to get better in practice Guards have to get confident and answer the challenge. Post play should be strong with Tori Bristow, Whitney Stotler and Lindsey Fridrich.

Corbin Coker 5-6 Whitney Stotler 5-11 Lindsey Fridrich 5-8 Ellie Schultz 5-6 Landrea Hixson 5-7 Tori Bristow 6-1 Janay Nix 5-8 Kristy McLaughlin 5-8

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Outlook: “We have a young team with a new head coach so there will be some bumps along the road. The team should be able to play an up-tempo style being small and guard heavy,” said head coach Patrick Moore. One of those guards, Winter Soloman (5-6, Sr.) returns to the team that features quickness and good defense. Damien Lee (5-6, Jr.) and Draven Hickman (5-7, Fr.) are two other guards coach Moore will lean on this season.

Winter Soloman 5-6 Damien Lee 5-6 Draven Hickman 5-7

Website: www.prague.k12.ok.us

GIRLS Jay Depanion (9th Year) 11-12 Record 27-2

BOYS Jeremy Stewart (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 19-8

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Prague Red Devils

Grayson Hamm 5-9 Tyler Ouderkirk 6-0 Josiah Snyder 5-11 Mark Montgomery 5-10 Tanner Thorpe 6-2 Dathan Holik 5-9 Jeff Hardison 6-0 Jacob Turner 6-1

Website: www.plainview.k12.ok.us

Deric Shelton Talor Stewart Tabor Jordan Nick Heller

Jordan Weatherford Taryn Callender Victoria Archer Hope Salzman Mattie Riley Megan Shelton Hayden Hunt Mikaylan Gerken Hannah Ross Andrea Hutchings Hadley Reuter Fr.Payton Brewster Alex Woolly Rebecca Wright

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Sr. Jr. Fr.

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Sequoyah Tahlequah Indians Website: www.sequoyah.cherokee.org BOYS Jay Herrin (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 18-9

Outlook: The Indians once again have their aim set on a return to the Class 3A state tournament as three starters return to once again lead the run-and-shoot system. Niko Hammer, a 5-9 senior who averaged 6.2 points and 3 assists, joins 6-1 Caisen Green, who averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds, and 6-0 senior Tyler Jones, who chipped in 5 points a game last season. A pair of senior forwards, 6-2 Ryan Helsley and 6-1 Mahli McNac will be expected to crash the boards along with 6-3 junior Elijah Tucker and 6-3 sophomore Trinton Herron. B.J. Leach, a 5-10 sophomore, will also see the court at guard. “We should have a strong team,” said head coach Jay Herrin. “The core of our success is our ability to employ full court pressure on defense with quickness to get points off turnovers. When we take advantage of perimeter shooting skills, we can score in bunches. We peaked too early last season. That will help us achieve our goal this time… to make another trip to OKC.”

Niko Hammer Tyler Jones Ryan Helsley Mahli McNac Caisen Green Elijah Tucker B.J. Leach Trinton Herron

5-10 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-3 5-10 6-3

GIRLS Larry Grigg (1st year) 11-12 Record: 20-5

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Outlook: Will this year be the season the tradition of Sequoyah returns to the Big House? If experience has any advantage, the Lady Indians are poised for another trip to the Class 3A state tournament. Six players return with starting lineup experience including VYPE Top 100 selection Courtney

Jones, a 5-6 senior who paced the scoring barrage last season averaging 14.2 points per game along with 6-0 Loren Young, who averaged 7.7 points on the front line. A trio of sharp shooting guards include 5-8 sophomore Baylee Ratliff, who averaged 10.8 points per game, along with 5-3 Feather Pacheco plus Courtney and Amy Tiger. Also expected to add to the bench strength will be 5-9 center Audrey Ballow along with Taylor Owl, Jackie Wright and Susie Davis. “Our game plan will once again be 94-feet,” said Larry Grigg. “Pressure end to end and

up-tempo style offense is what we do best. With the experience and depth off the bench, a state tourney trip is in our plans.” Courtney Jones Susie Davis Courtney Tiger Feather Pacheco Loren Young Audrey Ballou Amy Tiger Baylee Ratliff Taylor Owl Jackie Wright

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Salina Wildcats Website: www.salina.k12.ok.us BOYS Luke Folkerts (1st year) 11-12 Record: 8-16

Outlook: The Wildcats will be young but look to gain valuable experience under a new system. Cale Rockward is the lone returning starter for Salina after averaging 13 points a game last year.

Cale Rockward 5-10 G Jr. Mark Cowan 5-10 G Jr. Clay Wade 5-6 G Sr. Kyle Johnson 5-9 G So. Colton Burgess 6-2 F So. Ryan Humphrey Sr. Dakota Williams Jr. Rangler Pait Jr. Tyler Underwood So. Bryce Proctor So. Ashton Budder So. Trent Ballou Jr. Cody Daniels Fr. Coby Backward Fr. Bryce Kerns Fr. GIRLS Mark Fraley (1st year) 11-12 Record: 21-7

OutlooK: Coach Mark Fraley inherits a team that lost four starters after winning 21 games a year ago. Kayla Morgan (14.0ppg) is looking ot lead a young, inexperienced roster.

Kayla Morgan 5-6 LaRae Pritchett 5-8 Cherish Barry 5-8 Kaisee Moore 5=6 Morgan Littlefield 5-4 Courtney Condit 5-8 Cassi Barry 5-8

G F F G G G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr So. Fr. Fr.

Sperry Pirates Website: www.sperry.k12.ok.us BOYS Lance Kight (5th year) 11-12 Record: 24-4

Outlook: Pirates face a huge task in replacing C.J. Cole, now a freshman at the University of Oklahoma, and eight of its top 10 players. Four starters do return, led by three-year starter Blake Teel (13.0 ppg). Also back is junior center Casey Cole (10.5 ppg), and sophomore guards Peyton Pratt (9.2 ppg) and Javi Lazarez (4.3) Coach Lance Kight expects another deep playoff run. Blake Teel

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Casey Cole 6-6 Peyton Pratt 6-1 Javi Lazarez 5-10 Dylan Parker 6-2 Rusty Ketcherside 6-3 Logan Mullins 6-1

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GIRLS Kurt Heller (7th year) 11-12 Record: 10-14

Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr.

Outlook: Junior guard Emily Neece is one of three returning starters as Sperry looks to build on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-win season. Neece, a 5-foot-7 guard, averaged a team-high 12.3 points last season. Senior twins MacKenzie and Edith Darris return to the backcourt where they averaged 6.1 and 4.9 points each. Edith Darris 5-9 MacKenzie Darris 5-8 Emily Neece 5-8 Morgan Wolf 5-5 Meghan Winford 5-5 Haylee Prock 5-9 Sidney Pisachubbe 5-7 Bethany Presnall 5-6 Sara Seals 5-6 Bailey Neece 5-7 Sarah Eddings 5-6 Casey Smith 5-7 Bethany Neece 5-6 Nati Thomas 5-7 Dani Farney 5-6

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Spiro Bulldogs Website: www.spiro.k12.ok.us BOYS Dustin Gist (9th year) 11-12 Record: 18-9

Outlook: The ‘Dogs will return two starters from last year including VYPE Top 100 selection Knifeis Carter. The 5-10 junior guard uses his quickness and floor vision to set up teammates for easy baskets while using sharp-shooting skills to average 16 points per game. Also returning is 6-0 senior guard Jermaine Jimmerson, whose athleticism garnered 11 points and 8 rebounds last season. A pair of senior guards, Knighe Rhoden and Westin Bartlett will team with sophomore McKinley Whitfield to provide multiple lineup rotations for coach Dustin Gist. “Depth is our advantage,” confirmed Gist.

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“In addition to Knifeis and Jermaine, we’ve got several good shooters with quickness to force turnovers. We’ll have to get consistent pressure on defense to offset our lack of size. I expect us to be competitive every night out.”

Knifeis Carter 5-10 Jermaine Jimmerson 6-0 Knighe Rhoden 6-0 Westin Bartlett 5-11 McKinley Whitfield 6-3 Ty’Quan Seymour 5-8 Trevon Mitchem 5-10 Brayden Cox 6-0

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GIRLS Kayla Carrington (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 15-10

Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: With four starters returning, this year’s Lady Bulldogs expectations are focused on a state tournament trip come March. Anchoring those hopes is VYPE Top 100 selection Philicea Mack, 6-0 junior forward, deserves as many touches of the ball as teammates can provide after last season’s double-double 14.2 points and

10.4 rebounds per game. The starting guard tandem of juniors Sarika Willis and Kanisha Hutchinson know their roles in addition to scoring from the perimeter. The Bulldogs 3-point attack will once again be bolstered by senior guards Katie Gentry and Tabri Fouts. Braylin Gray along with Chelsea Howard and Cherrish Phillips will also speed up the play on the court. “Our game plan is simple, get the ball to Philicea,” admits head coach Kayla Carrington. Our guard combinations will also allow outside scoring while we push the tempo on defense as well as offense.”

Philicea Mack 6-0 Sarika Willis 5-5 Kanisha Hutchinson 5-7 Katie Gentry 5-6 Tabri Fouts 5-7 Braylin Gray 5-6 Chelsea Howard 5-9 Cherrish Phillips 5-4 Bailey Cox 5-4 Carlie Means 5-7

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GIRLS Jeff Walker (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 11-13

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Outlook: The Lady Panthers return four starters plus gain six players back to their roster that no doubt will provide added depth this year. Last season’s leading scorer, Brook Hurst, a 5-4 senior returns after averaging 10.7 points per game including 37% from 3-point land. Hannah Garman, a 5-3 junior, will use her athleticism and quickness at point guard alongside 5-4 junior Bailey Wilson plus a pair of sophomores 5-6 Nina Echelle and 5-4 Morgan Garman. Mackenzie Maxwell, a 5-7 junior brings quickness at forward along with 5-7 junior Turquoise McAlvain. Hallie Burge, a 5-6 sophomore who returns from an ACL injury, combines with 5-8 junior Cassie Geralds to

Colton Shearwood Website: www.stigler.k12.ok.us.

“We have increased our depth, especially at guard,” said head coach Jeff Walker, who enters his second season at Stigler. “With just one senior, we’ll still be young to begin with. Our four returning starters will be key to the beginning season with the return of six kids to the lineup giving us a chance to be competitive.”

Brook Hurst 5-4 Bailey Wilson 5-4 Hannah Garman 5-3 Nina Echelle 5-6 Morgan Garman 5-4 Tristine Laffoon 5-4 Mackenzie Maxwell 5-7 Turquoise McAlvain 5-7 Taylor Ward 5-5 Hannah Hurst 5-5 Cassie Geralds 5-8 Hallei Burge 5-6

G G G G G G F F F/G F/G C C

Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So.

BOYS Moody Smith (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

Outlook: The Panthers anxiously await the tip off of the 2012-2013 basketball schedule as four starters return for head coach Moody Smith. An aggressive and athletic foursome include 6-1 senior Ryan Echelle who will work the guard combo with 6-0 senior Colten Shearwood. Bringing strength to the front line scoring will be 6-3 junior Seth Sandlin and 6-2 senior Cade Shearwood. Another senior, 6-0 guard Domonique Cone along with 5-11 junior Blaine Thompson and 6-0 sophomore Dylan Bryant will add firepower from the perimeter scoring.

Ryan Echelle 6-1 Colten Shearwood 6-0 Cade Shearwood 6-2 Domonique Cone 6-0 Trevon Stubblefield 6-0 Seth Sandlin 6-3 Marty Copelen 6-0 Blaine Thompson 5-11 Mason Gilmore 5-11 Jake Henson 5-11 Gibson McAlvain 6-0

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Stroud Tigers Website www.stroud.k12.ok.us BOYS Silas Guerrero (7th year) 11-12 Record: 21-7

Outlook: Tigers return their top three scorers in Blake Gordon (12.0 ppg/8.5 reb), Ryan McElvany (11.9 ppg) and Justin Morris (9.5 ppg). The addition of point guard Dalton Baade, a move-in from Lindsay, will bolster Stroud’s bid to reach the Class 3A state tournament.

Blake Gordon 6-4 Ryan McElvany 6-1 Justin Morris 5-11 Dalton Baade 6-1 Brett Wood 6-3 Austin Hamilton GIRLS Kelly Brown (9th year) 11-12 Record: N/A

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Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

Outlook: With five starters back and a strong bench bench, expectations are high for the Lady Tigers. Stroud will operate a threeguard system with Jill Shipman, Whytleigh Geueero and Schylar Najera and a twin-post presence of Megan Womack and Peyton Scott, Stroud will have a solid offensive presence.

Jill Shipman Whytleigh Guerrero Megan Womack Peyton Scott Brynna Bunyard Adrian Stewart Lesleigh Ellerd Ashley King Taylor Scott Schyler Najera Amber Stewart Erin Riley Jeana Wilson Courtney Jackson Natalie Titus

G G P P G G G G P G P G G G/P G

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Sulphur Bulldogs Website: www.sulphur.k12.ok.us BOYS Chase Todd (4th year) 11-12 Record: 3-19

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from last year, bringing some much needed experience to the floor. Senior Hayden Rogers will lead the Bulldogs from the guard spot with junior Ryan Beauchamp and Michael Mares playing guard as well. Forward Jordan Barefoot (6-0, Sr.) can play the small forward spot or slide outside and hit jumpers. “We played well at the end of last season. We’re looking to build on the momentum we created,” said coach Todd.

Hayden Rogers 6-2 Ryan Beauchamp 6-2 Michael Mares 5-11 Jordan Barefoot 6-0 Douglas Perry 5-9 Mclane Jolly 6-4 Ryan Rackley 6-2 GIRLS Toby Todd (7th year) 11-12 Record: 26-2

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Outlook: This team is motivated to get the job done this season. With several returning starters back from a team that went to the semi-finals, coach Todd and the Lady Bulldogs are looking like a top ten team. Senior Ashley Hughes is back after scoring 464 points last season. Hughes is being recruited by several schools. Tierani Richardson (Sr.) is a sparkplug of a guard who recorded 35 assists and 40 steals in only 18 games last year. Forwards Ebony Harrison and Salina Johnson have good size know how to control the boards. Darsha Reagle is the other guard coach Todd expects to play tough defense.

Ashley Hughes 5-7 Tierani Richardson 5-4 Ebony Harrison 5-9 Darsha Reagle 5-7 Salina Johnson 5-9 Bailee Eldred 5-10 Ashlee Walker 5-6 Harlee Griffis 5-4 Regean Flanary 5-5 Hali Gilbert 5-5 Jadyn Ramer 5-2 Allie Saunders 5-11 Katie Lancaster 5-6 Brighten Dunn 5-6 Daisy Borders 5-11 Carleigh Neal 5-6 Miranda McCarville 5-7

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Tishomingo Indians

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr.

Website: www.tishomingo.k12.ok.us. BOYS Don Tidwell (1st year) 11-12 Record: 6-23

Outlook: The Indians return four starters

and welcome new head coach, Don Tidwell to the bench. A pair of junior forwards, 6-0 Tyler Cannon and 5-10 Devante Lawson return as the leading scorers posting 7.3 scoring averages. Adding strength on the front line in the post will be Travis Word, a 6-4 senior, after averaging 6.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Running the offense at point guard will be 5-5 junior Preston Lovett, who dished out 4 assists while scoring 5.1 points per game. “It’s a new system and a new season,” said Tidwell. “With four starters returning, we have a solid nucleus to get started.”

Tyler Cannon Travis Word Josh Muniz Blake St. Clair Alan Plummer Preston Lovett Devante Lawson Daniel Bilkenney Kody Keeton

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GIRLS Boyd Houser (34th year) 11-12 Record: 13-14

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Outlook: The Lady Indians enter 2012-2013 among Class 3A’s top 20 rankings welcoming back on-court experience with 8 girls who played in every game last season. Leading the cast of returning players is 6-0 sophomore center Carolyne Lawley, who averaged 8.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest. A pair of seniors, Mariah Gunter, a 5-3 guard, and 5-6 forward Ashley Kucera will be counted on for leadership. A trio of junior forwards including 5-8 Infiniti Cheadler, 5-10 Kailee Thomas and 5-7 Destiny Justus offer added strength on the front line while sophomores Chelsea Wilkinson and Alexis Row will contribute as coach Boyd Houser enters his 34th season at Tishomingo. “As a group, we made great improvement during the offseason,” said Houser. “With eight players on the floor that already have “real game” experience, we should be competitive.”

Mariah Gunter 5-3 Ashley Kucera 5-6 Infiniti Cheadle 5-8 Kailee Thomas 5-10 Destiny Justus 5-7 Carolyne Lawley 6-0 Chelsea Wilkinson 5-9 Alexis Row 5-6

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Valliant Bulldogs Website: www.vpsd.org Outlook: Minus any returning starters, the Bulldogs will need to step into big roles this year. Coach Aaron Noel expects the team to be competitive the second half of the season.

GIRLS Hiyadeja Moore (1st year) 11-12 Record: 9-16

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Outlook: First-year coach Hiyadeja Moore will field a young roster that lacks much varsity experience. Moore is looking to Baylee and Chaydee for scoring in the low post.

Jessie Allensworth 5-7 Sarah Staton 5-9 Alicia Montes 5-5 Kelsey Williams 5-6 Lexy Tisho 5-5

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BOYS Aaron Noel (8th year) 11-12 Record: 14-10

Kellen Robberson 6-0 Brandon Harrell 6-0 Jared James 5-10

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BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Mike Buntin (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 24-5

Outlook: “We will play very aggressive, uptempo offensive system to take advantage of our athleticism,” says coach Buntin. “We return three starters from last year’s state tournament team.” One of the leading scorers, Baileigh O’Dell (Jr.) averaged 16.0 points and 3.1 rebounds last year. Texas State commit Correy Moyer (Sr.) moves in from Skiatook where she was the teams leading scorer. Stacia Payne (Sr.) averaged 12.0 points and 2.1 assists last year and is looking to improve those numbers as a senior. The

Lady Cardinals are looking as good as any 3A team.

Baileigh O’Dell 5-4 G Correy Moyer 6-0 F Stacia Payne 5-8 G Courtney Risenhoover 5-10 F Caitlin Hanslovan 5-3 G Shelby Anderson 5-4 G Lexie Collins 5-6 F Kylie Barbee 5-5 G/F Taylor Beck 5-6 G/F Kellyn Stinnett 5-7 F

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Shane Ross 5-8 G Sr. Shawn Troutman 6-3 G Sr. Rob Boyd 6-4 C Sr. Brett Hooper 6-0 F Sr. Website: www.vian.k12.ok.us Zac Vickers 6-1 F Sr. Trevon Taylor 5-8 G Jr. BOYS Shamal Evans 6-2 F Jr. Anthony Porter (3rd year) Andre English 5-11 G Jr. 11-12 Record: 10-13 Mason Kittrell 6-4 C Jr. Outlook: This year’s lineup of talent is senior Eric Casey 5-8 G So. laden with four returning starters entering Denver Coffee 5-8 G So. their final season wearing the Purple and Johnathan Finney 6-0 F So. Gold. Size is evident on the front line where GIRLS 6-4 Rob Boyd patrols the paint averaging 8 Scott Winfield (9th year) rebounds and 4 points last season. Shawn Troutman, 6-3 guard who averaged 10 points 11-12 Record: 20-8 and 7 boards per game will be joined by a Outlook: With the roster including only pair of 5-8 guards, Eric Casey, a sophomore two seniors, the Lady Wolverines enter who averaged 9 points, and senior Shane this season with three starters and Ross, who gained 5 rebounds to go along underclassmen with game experience with his 7 points per game average. Two looking to make an impact in 2012-2013. other seniors, 6-0 Brett Hooper and 6-1 Zac Joehanna Morris, a 5-8 forward who Vickers return to the court with playing time averaged 9 points per night, and Deidra experience. Smith, 5-6 forward who averaged 5 rebounds “We hope to wear down the other team,” said plus four points, are the two seniors on the lineup while Nesa Walters, 6-0 sophomore, coach Anthony Porter, who enters his 3rd returns as the team’s leading scorer with a season at the helm. “Our depth, speed and quickness allow us multiple options. There’s 14 point per game average. Erica Casey, a 5-5 junior guard contributed 9 points and no substitute for proven experience.” 4 rebounds last season. Incoming freshmen

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guards Desiree Moon and Jennifer Hunter are expected to make a difference. “Defense is our strong point where Erica gets us going,” confirmed coach John Mays. “We like to go up and down the floor to take advantage of our quickness. Joehanna’s return from an ACL injury is going to make a big difference while Nese continues to get stronger on the blocks.”

Joehanna Morris 5-8 G Deidra Smith 5-6 G Erica Casey 5-5 G Deeheyna Bartholomew 5-6 F Jaden Bolin 5-9 F Kiley Troutman 5-10 F Kaley Hughes 5-6 G Nese Walters 6-0 F Sarah Brunson 5-11 F Megan Pirrie 5-5 G Desirea Moon 5-5 G Jennifer Hunter 5-6 G Jasimine Evens 5-7 F Jordon Sovo 5-3 G

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Pettigrew and 5-11 Dylan Grant. “We should be a surprise team in the area,” admits McVey. “With our seniors leading the way, it’s going to be fun to watch this team play.”

Washington Warriors Website: www.washington.k12.ok.us

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BOYS Larry Johnston (8th year) 11-12 Record: 23-4

Outlook: “We have a good group of upperclassmen to mix with a very talented sophomore and freshman class. If we stay healthy we expect to be in the mix for the state tournament,” said head coach Larry Johnston. Cooper Treadway (6-2, Sr.) is back at guard where he averaged 4.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. Brady Brown and Jacob Johnson are two more seniors coach Johnston will lean on for production this season.

Brady Brown 5-10 Cooper Treadway 6-2 Jacob Johnson 6-4 Josh Hardage 6-1 Brock Harmon 5-10 Elijah Crosthwait 6-2 Tanner Madden 6-2 Caleb Hardage 6-1 Kyler Barker 5-9 Keltyn Hendrix 6-1 Chandler Haley 6-5

GIRLS Rocky Clarke (13th year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

G G F G G F G G G F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr.

Outlook: A couple of starters are back for the Lady Warriors including Dagan Lampkin and Kailee Orr. Lampkin averaged 6.0 points per game last season and is expected to increase those numbers this season. Several younger players will need to mature if this team wants to repeat their win total from last season. Dagan Lampkin Kailee Orr Ali Wells 5-9 Kelsey Johnson Brianna Busby Nevada Denton Cali Busby

5-9 5-8 F 6-3 5-5 5-8 5-5

G F Jr. P G G G

So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Hershall Gifford Malia Wilfong

5-10

Fr.

Westville Yellowjackets Website: www.westville.k12.ok.us BOYS Eudean McVey (15th year) 11-12 Record: 9-16

Outlook: The ‘Jackets enter the 2012-13 season with four returning starters including a pair of double digit scorers. Hershall Gifford, 6-1 senior forward, averaged double-double figures last season with 16.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per contest while teammate Justin Self, 5-10 senior, produced 13.1 points and 3 steals per outing at guard. Also back as part of the 3-guard offense are Chip Collins and Conor Delarosa, a pair of 5-10 seniors. Collins tossed in 8.1 points plus averaged 5.5 assists per game while Delarosa averaged 5 points. “With Chip’s quickness at point guard, it frees up Justin to roam the floor while Hershall is our workhorse inside,” said head coach Eudean McVey. “Even though Hershall is just 6-2, he plays with the ability of a 6-6 forward on both ends of the court.” Experience will also come from the bench including 6-1 senior forward Martin Schultz plus a pair of junior guards, 5-8 Tyler

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GIRLS Clay Slaton (2nd year) 11-12 Record:

F G G G F G G

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

Outlook: Westville coach Clay Slaton enters this season with just one starter from last season. Jaci Blackwood, 5-5 senior guard, returns to direct the ‘Jackets offense after averaging 8.2 points per game plus 3 rebounds and 3 assists per outing a year ago. Two other seniors will be counted on to provide inside scoring including 5-9 Saskia Hill and 5-9 Jaelyn Morton. “Jaci is our only proven player,” said Staton. “We’re expecting Saskia and Jaelyn to improve our scoring in the paint while Maddie Nickens, Ashley Pruitt and Hayley Schultz are becoming the players we need on the floor. With Paig Grooms and Haley Pettigrew our depth at guard is much better.” “We are very young and will have to get our experience on the floor,” admits Slaton.

Jaci Blackwood “I’m expecting our squad to grow as a team throughout the first part of the season and be playing our best by the playoffs.” Jaci Blackwood 5-5 Devona Burris 5-7 Jaelyn Morton 5-9 Janaya Crittenden 5-8 Ashley Pruitt 5-6 Taylor Wilson 5-9 Saskia Hill 5-9 Katlin Woods 5-10 Harlie Stafford 5-7 Paige Grooms 5-6 Tori Crittenden 5-8 Tandy Woods 5-9 Haley Pettigrew 5-6

G P P P P P P P G G G P G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Hayley Schultz Holly Fritch Tiffanie Brock Madison Nickens

5-4 5-5 5-4 5-4

G G G G

So. So. So. Fr.

Wilburton Diggers BOYS Shawn Hooker (1st year) 11-12 Record: 10-14

“The kids have bought into the change in style,” said new head coach Shawn Hooker. “Especially on defense, we’re going to be aggressive. The versatility and experience of our players gives us variable scoring options.

GIRLS Eddie Muse (7th year) 11-12 Record: 24-6

So. So. So. So. So. So.

Website: www.wyandotte.k12.ok.us

Outlook: The Diggers return six players with experience that all have at one time or another had starting roles. Bradon Wilson, 5-9 senior guard, returns as the leading scorer from a year ago while 6-8 senior Jesse Thompson proves hard work and size can make a difference on the blocks. Adding rebounding strength on the front line will be 6-0 junior Cade Fite.

G F C G F G G G/F

G G G F F F

Wyandotte Bears

Website: www.wilburton.k12.ok.us.

Bradon Wilson 5-9 Matt Mitchell 6-0 Jessee Thompson 6-8 Cody Arnold 5-11 Cade Fite 6-0 Hunter Nixon 5-11 Cody Shelley 5-9 Jonathon Fite 6-0

Sabrina Stanford 5-4 Sarenty Reynolds 5-5 Nina Medcalf 5-7 Michaela Mathis 5-7 Kristen Mitchell 5-8 Amber Deela 5-7

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So Fr.

Outlook: Wilburton enters this season with two starters including last season’s leading scorer, Kelbie Moon, a 5-10 senior forward who averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists each game. Brooke Saxon, a 5-6 sophomore returns at guard following a freshman campaign where she scored 9.1 points while handing out 4 assists and 3 steals per contest.

BOYS Jimmy Hudson (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 12-14

Outlook: The Bears will look to gain leadership from five seniors that return from last season including two starters. Jason Larson, 5-9 guard, directs the offense where he averaged 8.5 points per outing while 6-2 forward Mason Neese gathered 6.3 rebounds to go along with 8.5 points per game. Seth Masterson, a 6-2 senior center, will man the front line returning with a 5.0 points per game clip last season. Jared Taylor and Andrew Douthit round out the quintet of upper classmen returning. A pair of juniors including Ryan Garrett and Tyler Compton plus sophomore Cody Larson will bring depth to the player rotation.

Andrew Douthit 6-1 Ryan Garrett 5-9 Tyler Compton 6-0 Cody Larson 5-8 Clayton Stone 5-9 Seth Shettlesworth 6-0 Brandon West 5-10

F G F G G G G

GIRLS J.K. Wayne (1st year) 11-12 Record: 13-12

Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So.

Outlook: The Lady Bears welcome a new mentor as J.K. Wayne enters his first season as head coach with two returning starters including 5-7 forward Jill Manning and 5-4 guard Natalie Hofshulte return to lead this year’s team. A third senior, 5-5 forward Mykah Meador will join the lineup while the post presence of 6-0 junior Ashlynn Brechiesen will require opponents’ attention. “Our squad is young,” admits Wayne. “Our seniors can make a difference for our success. Our ability to defense and rebound will determine our wins and losses as we compete in the Lucky Seven conference.” Jill Manning 5-7 Mykah Meador 5-7 Natalie Hofshulte 5-4 Ashlynn Brecheisen 6-0

F F G C

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

“Our plans include a rotation of 10 players every night,” notes head coach Jimmy Hudson. “The ever changing lineup keeps players allows our defense to maintain intensity that will lead to easy baskets of opponents’ turnovers.

Jason Larson Jared Taylor Seth Masterson Mason Neese

5-9 5-9 6-2 6-2

G G C F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Adding strength to the inside will be 5-10 forward Darrah Stanford while Sam Vanderburg will play at guard.

“Kelbie can go,” said head coach Eddie Muse. “And with solid guard play and rebounding, we’ve got a shot to chase not only another conference title but also make a run in the playoffs.”

Kelbie Moon 5-10 Darrah Stanford 5-10 Haley Myers 5-6 Sam Vanderburg 5-4 Christine Sockey 5-9 Michie Sokolosky 5-7 Rachel Savage 5-3 Brook Saxon 5-6

F F G G F G G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

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C la s s 2 A G i r l s Ra n k i n g s

1 Northeast Academy 860 2 Oktaha 714 3 Latta 648 4 Alva 632 5 Dale 614 6 Haworth 572 7 Pawnee 552 8 Merritt 549 9 Wewoka 534 10 Preston 503 11 Fairview 410 12 Ketchum 307 13 Pioneer 272 14 Tonkawa 214 15 Hennessey 193 16 Summit Christian 160 17 Thomas-Fay Custer 144 18 Rattan 139 19 Kiefer 134 20 Tushka 128

1 Northeast Academy 995 2 Fairview 972 3 Tonkawa 810 4 Dale 802 5 Oktaha 792 6 Colbert 750 7 Thomas-Fay Custer 484 8 Kiefer 458 9 Savanna 423 10 Walters 395 11 Ripley 328 11 Latta 328 13 Preston 289 14 Wewoka 214 15 Ketchum 210 15 Amber-Pocasset 210 17 Colcord 207 18 Cordell 187 19 Rattan 186 20 Mooreland 179

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CLASS 2A PRESEASON TEAM 1st team boys DEDRIC CHERRY (6-1) ROGERS ROPERS Sophomore-Guard Dedric is an exciting guard who can help this Rogers program get back on the map. BRYCE KIPPENBERGER (6-2) FAIRVIEW YELLOWJACKETS Senior-Guard Bryce has the talent to play at the next level. Look for something great this season from the senior. DANIEL HERRON (5-10) QUINTON SAVAGES Senior-Point Guard/Shooting Guard A hybrid guard with the desire to be the best. BLAKE PITTMAN (5-11) OKTAHA TIGERS Senior-Point Guard Blake runs the point like a senior should. Tough to defend and isn’t afraid to take those tough shots. THOMAS BACON (6-0) KIEFER TROJANS Senior-Shooting Guard Thomas can hit from any spot on the floor.

2nd team boys

1st team girls OLIVIA MASON (5-11) FAIRVIEW YELLOWJACKETS Senior-Forward One of the best forwards in girls basketball today. MARLEY ANDERSON (5-6) SNYDER CYCLONES Senior-Point Guard Always ready to play, Marley plays the PG position like no other. OLIVIA POTTER (5-2) WALTERS BLUE DEVILS Senior-Shooting Guard Olivia can hit from any spot on the floor. Deadly from threepoint range. BRECK CLARK (5-9) DALE PIRATES Senior-Forward Breck can play with the best in the paint, driving the basketball or stepping out for jumpers. KAYLA WILSON (5-5) MOORELAND BEARCATS Senior-Point Guard Smart and focused are two words that describe Kayla. Look for her to have a great year.

2nd team girls

WYATT SMITH (6-5) DEPEW HORNETS Senior-Guard Wyatt is the best unknown guard in the class. Time to breakout and make a name for himself.

TOBI MILLER (5-8) CADDO BRUINS Junior-Forward The best junior forward you haven’t heard of. Watch Tobi have her best season to date.

TAYLOR WISE (6-2) REJOICE CHRISTIAN EAGLES Junior-Forward Taylor should get some consideration as one of the top forwards in the state.

TAYLOR HARRIS (5-8) KIEFER TROJANS Senior-Guard Taylor averaged 23 points last season and helped her team to the Area Tournament.

BRANSON DAUGHERTY (5-10) MERRITT OILERS Senior-Guard Branson averaged more than 20 ppg last year and helped his team to a state runner-up finish.

MACLAYN MASSEY (5-4) CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CRUSADERS Senior-Point Guard A solid defensive player, Maclayn will light up the scoreboard with her shooting.

CHANNING WILLIAMS (5-8) OKLAHOMA UNION COUGARS Senior-Guard Channing has the ability to take over games and dominate.

CHARITY LENA (5-9) WEWOKA TIGERS Senior-Forward Charity will take you to the basket or hit from outside.

TYLER GIBSON (6-3) WISTER WILDCATS Senior-Small Forward Gibson will be a handful for opposing teams with his inside and outside play.

TIFFANI DORMAN (5-6) BURN FLAT-DILL CITY EAGLES Senior-Guard Averaged 32.5 points and accounted for 65 assists last year.

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Afton Eagles Website: www.aftonshools.net BOYS David Markes (6th year) 11-12 Record: 14-14

Outlook: The Eagles flight plan this season takes a new flight with the move to Class 2A basketball . The lineup focus begins around a threesome of returning starters for head coach David Markes, who enters his sixth year. Two 6-2 senior forwards, Bradley Markes and Austin Johnson return to bring last seasons 7 points and 6 rebounds per game averages along with 6-2 junior guard Justin Byrley running the offense after chipping in with 7 points per game a year ago. Adding to the rotation of players contributing in 2012-13 will be 6-2 senior forward Dillon Johnson along with 5-10 guard Tim Johnson plus 6-3 junior Bo Fergerson and 6-2 freshman Josh Turley.

Bradley Markes Austin Johnson Dillon Johnson Justin Byrley Tim Johnson Bo Fergerson Josh Turley

6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-2

GIRLS Brad Jordan (4th year) 11-12 Record: 8-15

F G F G G F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr.

Outlook: The Lady Eagles welcome the return of three starters from last year’s 11-14 season. Two seniors will take the lead including 5-5 shooting guard Jordyn Blanton, who averaged 10.7 points and 7 rebounds a game while 5-3 forward Paige Blevins grabbed 12.2 rebounds while scoring 5.8 points per contest. Also returning will be 5-4 junior shooting guard Cortney Brown, who average 4.6 points each night last year. Coach Brad Jordan enters his 4th season as head coach with size in the paint with the addition of twin towers, 6-0 sophomores Daley Wheatley and Katy Leonard, at post while 5-7 junior Stella Suits will direct the offense at point guard.

Jordyn Blanton Paige Blevins Cortney Brown Stella Suits Daley Wheatley Katy Leonard

5-5 5-3 5-4 5-7 6-0 6-0

SG F SG PG P P

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Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Outlook: Expectations are high after an Area finish and a 22-4 record. Lots of returning experience should provide stability and balance. Depth and overall team balance will make the Goldbugs a tough team to in the playoffs. This team has good shooters and rebounders so the team will be very efficient offensively. Shooting guard Cody Forell averaged 11 points and 3 rebounds per game last year. Forward Riley Hess averaged 9 points and 7.5 rebounds while the other forward, Cade Pfeider, averaged 7.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Senior Reygan Martin averaged 6 points per game.

Outlook: The Panthers return firepower in seniors Levi Prickett and Ryan Cauthen. Averaging 13.1 points per game the 6-2 Prickett also totaled 4.3 rebounds per game a season ago. The 6-2 forward Cauthen averaged 13.2 points per game and averaged 5.6 rebounds helping the Panthers to a 21-8 record. Four seniors, including Prickett and Cauthen, will be counted upon to lead the way for Amber-Pocasset this year. Two players that head coach Damon Garner looks toward to develop over the course of the year are sophomore Codi Martinez and 6-0 freshman forward Kaden Kennedy.

Cody Forell Reygan Martin Riley Duncan Riley Hess Cade Pfleider Ty Hooper Lane Madsen Trevor Johnson

GIRLS Kirk Reimers (1st year) 11-12 Record: 29-2

Any of the Goldbugs top 8 players are capable of being the best player on any given night according to coach Duncan. Rounding out the top 8 are Riley Duncan, Ty Hooper, Lane Madsen and Trevor Johnson who averaged 6 points per game last year as a freshmen. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

GIRLS Eric Smith (8th year) 11-12 Record: 19-8

The Ladybugs are very young with no experience. However they are quick, athletic and like to compete. The guards can shoot, which is a plus. Coach Smith knows they are going to have to use that athleticism to play an up-tempo style of basketball. This team will grow in experience and execution as the season moves along. Seniors Jayne Hadwiger and Riley Bryant are going to have to provide Senior leadership for this young team. Bailey Forrell, Lora Riley, Morgan Shiever should be major contributors. Freshmen Jayden Hobbs is a talented point guard who could contribute right away. Kally Gordon and Nicole Ritter should also make contributions for the Ladybugs. Jayna Hadwiger Jayden Hobbs Bailey Forell Lora Riley Morgan Shiever Kally Gordon Nicole Ritter Riley Bryant

AMBER-POCASSET PANTHERS Website: www.ampo.k12.ok.us BOYS Damon Garner (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 21-8

Levi Prickett Ryan Cauthen Chase Loggins Luke Swinburar Murphy Douglas Kaden Kennedy Codi Martinez

6-2 G 6-2 F 5-9 G 6-2 F 5-10 C 6-0 F 5-8 G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So.

Outlook: After a 29-2 season that saw the Lady Panthers reach the quarterfinals coach Kirk Reimers takes over the reins. AmberPocasset returns two starters from the quarterfinal squad. Caoch Reimers believes that this season “has the chance to be a very positive year for the Lady Panthers.” With the experience gained last season and early this year the squad will continue to improve. Tough early match-ups will give coach Reimers an early understanding of the team’s strengths and weaknesses. Dontasia McAfee is the lone senior on a roster that includes eight juniors. 3-Rabecca Akins 10-Darcie Winn 11-Alexis Hood 13-Haley Savage 15-Danae Nichols 21-Ashtin Green 22-Laci Friesen 23-Faith Mays 24-Ana Arias 25-Dakota Clouse 30-Mackenzie Croskey 31-Arielle Hefley 32-Maci Brush 33-Maggie Treadaway 34-Dontasia McAfee

So. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr.

Boone-APACHE Warriors Website: www.apache.k12.ok.us BOYS Donald Youngstedt (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

Outlook: The Warriors are young and return 4 starters from last season. They are a scrappy bunch who like an up-tempo

running style. They like to compete and hope to sneak up on some people. The lone Senior is Toby Isom who is a 6’4 post player. Junior guard Daniel Coffman averaged 8 points per game last year. Forwards BJ Denton and Maverick Lunsford are returning starters as Juniors. Sophomore point guard Grant Stanley averaged 5 assists per game last season. Damian Toles will play a bigger role this season after averaging 5 points a game last year. Other contibutors include Jordan Littrell and Jalen Domebo. Daniel Coffman Calin Carnell Grant Stanley Jalen Domebo BJ Denton Jordan Littrell Dustin Coffman JD Wilcox Maverick Lunsford Damian Toles Tyler Freeman Ryan Whatley Jacob Wilcox Toby Isom

GIRLS Danny Miller (15th year) 11-12 Record: 10-13

Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr.

G F C F G G

Website: www.caddoisd.org

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So.

BURNS FLATDILL CITY EAGLES Website: www.bfdc.k12.ok.us

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Gary Maynard (6th year) 11-12 Record: 16-10

Tiffani Dorman 5-6 W Sr. Jaide Burns 5-6 W Sr. Kathie Birdwell 5-6 W So. Jordan Gilbert 5-4 G So. Jordan Hughes 5-7 W/P So. Kaitlyn Ott 5-5 G So. Aubrey Mendez 5-10 P Fr. Tristen Noyes 5-7 W So. Cheyenne McDaniel Jr. Wendy Santiago Jr. Taylor Knight So. Darian Hargis Fr. Shaydie Villegas Fr.

CADDO Bruins

Outlook: “We have been hit bad by the injury bug. Hopefully when we get everybody back we are able to find a chemistry that is needed to make a strong run in the playoffs,” said coach Miller. Amy Tully (5-7, Jr.) averaged 11 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists a year ago. Tully has some help in forward Jessica Dalman (5-9, Sr.) who averaged 11 points and 7.5 rebounds a year ago.

Amy Tully 5-7 Jessica Dalman 5-9 Sierra Swanda 5-9 Whisper Weryackw 5-7 Whitney Laughy 5-5 Maggie Harris 5-6

Maynard. Dorman averaged 32.5 points and 12.0 rebounds a game. Dorman is one of the top scorers in Class 2A and was named to the preseason All-VYPE team. Also look for Jaide Burns (5-6, Sr.) who accounted for 11.0 ppg and 15.0 rebounds.

Outlook: “We must reload quickly after losing four starters from last year’s squad. Tiffani Dorman was the leading scorer last year and will be counted on to lead the team in growing up quickly,” said head coach Gary

BOYS Kris Hall (5th year) 11-12 Record: 23-5

Outlook: “We’re going to be more of a ball control type of team on offense and really work at being solid defensively,” said head coach Kris Hall. Peyton Joines (5-11, Sr.) averaged 10 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last season. Look for Joines to run the offense with guards Blake Phillips (5-8, Sr.) and Jacob Ross (5-7, Jr.). Center Ryan Minyard (5-11, Sr.) knocked down an average of 4.0 ppg.Coach Hall will look to a rotation of younger players to contribute from the bench.

Peyton Joines Ryan Minyard Blake Phillips Jacob Ross Tanner Graw Patrick Joines Aaron Perkins Rosindo Chavez

5-11 5-11 5-8 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-11

GIRLS Vernon Johnson (6th year) 11-12 Record: 18-7

F C G G G G F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: “We should have a good year returning all five starters. Ball control on offense with five capable of scoring and a stingy defense,” said coach Vernon Johnson. Caroline Joines and Allison Joines both play forward and both average over five points a game. Chelsey Pilkilton (5-5, Sr.) averaged 10.0 points and 4.2 rebounds a game. Tobi Miller (5-8, Jr.) is the team’s leading scorer with 17.4 ppg.

Caroline Joines Allison Joines Chelsey Pilkilton Shelby Dellinger Tobi Miller Rikki Braziell Dessiree Haugen Abby Percell

5-9 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-8 5-4 5-11 5-3

F F G G F G C G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr.

CALERA BULLDOGS Website: www.caleraisd.k12.ok.us

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Lachelle Brown (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 11-13

Outlook: “We’re hoping to keep building off of last years record. We lost two leading scorers, but return three starters,” said coach Lachelle Brown. Taylor Pickett (5-4, Jr.) returns as the teams top point getter averaging 8.3 points and 2.6 assists. Micaela Curtman (5-4, Jr.) averaged 5.4 ppg and 7.2 rebounds giving the Lady Bulldogs a solid guard combo. Lynsie Patton is the only senior in the starting lineup, but despite the youth the Lady Bulldogs look like a team that can give opponents a lot of trouble. Taylor Pickett 5-4 Micaela Curtman 5-4 Ashlyn Cooper 5-6 Lynsie Patton 5-4 Kaylee Ervin 5-4 Raylee Roger 5-6 Madi Robinson 5-6 Alli Jackson 5-6 Baileigh McGuiness 5-5

G G G G G G G G G

CANADIAN COUGARS

Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Website: www.canadian.k12.ok.us BOYS Daniel Lokey (10th year) 11-12 Record: 8-16

Outlook: Last year’s youth will be this season’s experience as all five starters return. The one-two guard duo of Chase Shearwood, 6-4 sophomore who averaged 13 points a game, and Ryan Leal, 5-8 junior who managed the offense while scoring 10 points each night on the court, top the lineup for coach Daniel Lokey. Calob Jarret and Keaton Standstipher will team up at forward where they each grabbed 10 rebounds per game along with 8 points, while David Lenox added 6 rebounds and 4 points every game. The Cougars will present size on the front line with 6-7 senior John Hill and 6-5 NOVEMBER 2012

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sophomore Colton Harris while Dakota Mize once again fills his role in the rotation.

“The opportunities for something special are there,” said Lokey. “Anytime you have 5 starters returning that bring basketball skills to the floor every night, good things can happen. Our experience and competitive nature allow us to be pretty good.”

David Lenox 6-0 Keaton Standstipher 5-9 Dakota Mize 5-10 John Hill 6-7 Ryan Leal 5-8 Calob Jarret 6-1 Chase Shearwood 6-4 Colton Harris 6-5

GIRLS Tommy Pinkley (8th year) 11-12 Record: 11-12

G G G C G F F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Outlook: The Lady Cougars return three starters to combine with a talented group of underclassmen for 2012-13. Jordan Cathey, 5-9 forward, and Elisabeth Willis, 5-7 point guard, each averaged 11 points per game while Sammie Koedyker also added double digit numbers with 10 points plus 6 rebounds per game. A quartet of freshmen bring high expectations as 5-11 Krysta Ketchum, 5-9 Michelle Greco, 5-9 McKinsi Shearwood and 5-8 Kelsey Combs move to the varsity level. Tiersten Fairchilds, 5-11 junior, adds size to the front line. “We’ll go 8-to-10 players in the rotation,” said coach Tommy Pinkley. Our three returning starters offer the ability to match the young kids to keep a defensive minded and aggressive offense on the court.”

Sammie Koedyker 5-4 Jordan Cathey 5-9 Elisabeth Willis 5-7 Tiersten Fairchilds 5-11 Krysta Ketchum 5-11 Michelle Greco 5-9 McKinsi Shearwood 5-9 Kelsey Combs 5-8

G F PG F/C C F G G/F

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

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No information provided From the school. GIRLS Miles Thompson (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 11-15

Outlook: The Lady Wildcats will be rebuilding from a senior led team last year. As the year goes on, look for a lot of improvement from a team with little experience to make a playoff run in February. Junior guard Karlee Graham will be a force to reckon with this year. She is a good shooter that has developed into a well-rounded player. Complimenting her will be Cameron Horn, who should be a force inside the paint. Deanna Bunner, Aly Salazar and Aspen Nix round out the starting five for coach Thompson.

21-Jordan Leitner 5-7 41-Gracie Ramirez 5-4 35-Cameron Horn 5-9 22-Aly Salazar 5-4 3-Bayleigh Bellamy 5-4 23-Aspen Nix 5-8 15-Sierra Thurman 5-5 1-Alyssa Salazar 5-3 10-Deanna Bunner 5-6 33-Juanita Perez Bronaugh 5-8 4-Karlee Graham 5-5 25-Elizabeth Bearbow 5-5

Central Sallisaw Tigers

Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr.

Website: www.centralps.k12.ok.us BOYS Brooks Cawhorn Jr. (4th year) 11-12 Record: 23-3

Outlook: The Tigers welcome two starters and former head coach this season as Justice Williams and Matt Callahan take the court for Brooks Cawhorn, who coached at Central from 1994-1999. Callahan, a 6-2 senior, returns as the leading scorer from last year while offering a defensive presence on the boards. Williams, a 6-0 point guard, once again will serve as the floor leader maximizing strength and quickness. Seven other players with playing experience are included on the roster. Aaron Busch, a 5-11

junior guard, offers a 3-point shooting touch while 6-3 senior forward Noah Miller, a starter a times last season, will once again crash the boards. After sitting out last season on transfer status, 6-3 senior Zach Jamison will play a role finishing above the rim as well as scoring from the perimeter. “Experience is a plus,” notes Cawhorn, “especially with the number of players on the roster who have playing time under their belt, we can be a seasoned ball team capable of big things every night.”

Justice Williams 6-0 Matt Callahan 6-2 Noah Miller 6-3 Logan Drake 5-10 Brandon Blackbird 5-10 Zach Jamison 6-3 Tyler Rains 6-3 Aaron Busch 5-11 Andrew Edwards 6-4 Michael Davis 5-9 Jacob Spyres 6-5 Johnathan Philpot 5-9 Devan Branham 5-9 Matt Whitaker 5-8 Ethan Barnes 6-0 GIRLS Scott Lowe (9th year) 11-12 Record: 19-8

G G/F F G G G C G F/C G C G G G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So.

Outlook: The Lady Tigers must fill positions left by graduation including an All-Stater and another regular who scored more than 1,300 career points. Two important players in that effort will be returning starters Lorena Ortiz and Shelby Owens. Ortiz, a 6-0 senior center, provides presence along the blocks after averaging 5.5 rebounds a year ago plus 3.4 points per contest. Owens, a 5-3 sophomore, earned a starting position last season by totaling 6.3 points per game. Laci Gabbert, a 5-8 senior, will provide added experience after gaining 7.2 points and 4.1 rebounds a year ago. Tristen Cawhorn, 5-4 sophomore guard, will also see valuable minutes.

“This team can be a playoff contender,” notes head coach Scott Lowe. “The girls are working to find their identity; and with game experience playing together on the court, we should put ourselves in a good position by the end of the regular season.” Lorena Ortiz Laci Gabbert Shelby Owens

6-0 5-8 5-3

C F G

Sr. Sr. So.

Tristen Cawhorn 5-4

So.

Choteau-Mazie Wildcats Website: www. Chouteauwildcats.com BOYS Travis Wheeler (7th year) 11-12 Record: 15-10

Outlook: The Blue & Gold will enter this season with two starters back from last season’s 15-win campaign. Jason Couch, 5-10 senior guard, will once again engineer the offense after last season averaging 10.1 points plus 8.1 assists per game. Jordan Shive, 5-11 senior guard, also returns averaging 3.2 points a year ago. A pair of senior forwards, 6-4 Travis Brannon and 6-3 Matt Bendure will be called upon for size on the blocks along with 6-3 sophomore Isaace Carter and 5-9 sophomore guard for head coach Gene Carroll, who enters his 7th season. Jason Couch Jordan Shive Travis Brannon Matt Bendure Isaac Carter Arlis Alsip

5-10 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-3 5-9

GIRLS Denisha Posey (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 4-18

G G F F F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Srl So. So.

Outlook: The hopes for a successful campaign for the Lady ‘Cats will revolve around a trio of returning starters. Cara Wilson, a 5-8 senior guard, will direct the offense returning an 8.2 points per game clip to join forces with 5-9 sophomore forwards Karlee Alberty, who averaged 12.3 points per game along with Paige Chupp and her 8.4 scoring mark. Coach Denisha Posey enters her second season and will look to 5-8 senior Janae Cantu along with juniors Rachel Weatherman and Tori Espinoza to contribute. Cara Wilson 5-8 Janae Cantu 5-8 Rachel Weatherman 5-7 Tori Espinoza 5-6 Karlee Alberty 5-9 Paige Chupp 5-9

G G G G F F

Christian Heritage Crusaders

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Website: www.cha.org

BOYS Heath Kufahl (6th year) 11-12 Record: 17-10

Outlook: “We are a young team with very few seniors. It is the tallest team we have had in a long time. We have a chance to be very good if we can take care of the basketball,” said

Maclayn Massey head coach Heath Kufahl. Colton Lindsay (63, Jr.) returns as the leading scorer averaging 8.2 points and 7.1 rebounds. Gabe Littlejohn (6-3, So.) is an exciting player who can step in at guard or forward. Colton Lindsay 6-3 Cole Slator 6-8 Austin McCallister 6-1 Gabe Littlejohn 6-3 Micah Wilson 5-11 Creed Hendrickson 6-0 Jay Meyers 5-11

G/F C G G/F F F G/F

Girls

Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr.

No information provided From the school.

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COLBERT LEOPARDS Website: www.colbert.k12.ok.us BOYS Tony Robinson (1st year) 11-12 Record: 19-8

Outlook: New coach Tony Robinson returns only 2 starters, Preston Rice and Charles Adams, from last year 19-8 team. Robinson is a long time coach and knows how to get them most out of a team. But a new coach and new players are going to need some time to gel. Add to that mix the fact that the baseball players will join the team after making a run at state, it may not be until after Christmas break for this team to really hit their stride. Darius Johnson has the potential to be a major contributor right away.

James Hair, Trevor Cole and Payton Whitehead will also be a factor on this team. Garrett Work Caleb Shoemake Trevor Cole Darius Johnson Hunter Reeve Chance Haile Brandon Upchurch Charles Adams Preston Rice Dylan Sinor Payton Whitehead James Hair Jared Nunley Kason Krob

GIRLS Chris Gillespie (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 26-5

So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

Outlook: Coach Gillespie returns 4 senior starters off of a squad that went 26-5 last year. Darian Bradford averaged 9.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game last season. The feisty guard can dish it out on offense and take it back on defense. She had an outstanding 4.4 assists and 3.2 steals per game. Forward Katherine Hair averaged 7.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Center Taylor Lyons is the muscle inside and she averaged 9.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Bailee Weger is very solid on defense and brings more experience to this Senior laden squad. Other contributors include Ginavee Mowles who came off the bench last year to average 5 points and 4 rebounds per game. More will be expected out of her this season. Taytania Gray and Maddison Poteet also contributed last year and will have to add more this year. Samantha Cummins could earn some playing time and freshmen Haylie McGowan has the potential to help this squad reach their goals. The Lady Leopards are a hard working team that is determined to continue their winning ways. 280

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Bailee Weger Maddison Poteet Beawna McCraw Haylie McGowan Rachel Anders Katherine Hair Darian Bradford Samantha Cummins Gwenisha Love Kayla Layton Chanda Sinor Ginavee Mowles Taytania Gray Taylor Lyons

Colcord Hornets

Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN Royals Website: communitychristianschool.com BOYS Culley Seymour (13th year) 11-12 Record: 22-9

Website: www.colcordschools.com Boys

No information provided From the school. Girls

No information provided From the school.

Commerce Tigers Website: www.commercetigers.net BOYS Tom Fenderson (6th year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing up experience should be an asset to the depth of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team for the Tigers. Three starters and several other role players are back in 2012-2013 led by 6-0 senior guard Jerrod Kirtley, who averaged 9.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, to lead the scoring for a second straight season. Diego Ybarra, 6-1 junior guard, adds 6 points and 5 rebounds from a year ago while Andrew Rickey, 6-2 junor, returns to the paint at the post. Two other seniors, 5-8 guard Israel Ortiz and 6-0 forward Saul Castilleja will add to the mix along with Tyson Howard, a 5-10 junior. Jerrod Kirtley

6-0

Sr.

Diego Ybarra

6-1

Jr.

Israel Ortiz

Saul Castilleja

Andrew Rickey Tyson Howard

5-8

6-0 6-2

5-10

GIRLS Bobby Crawford (1st year) 11-12 Record: 3-18

G F

Sr. Sr. Jr.

Jr.

No information provided From the school.

Outlook: The Royals from Norman are very excited about their first year of play in the OSSAA. They return 5 starters who won the Christian School Association state championship last year and are eager to see how they fit into the 2A race for the gold ball. Aaron Baker averaged 17 points and 2 steals per game last year and should have another prolific year this year. At 6-5, Alex Borgerding averaged 8 points and almost 5 rebounds per game last year. Jay Seymour is a returning starter who had 3.5 steals per game last year. Alan Casiano is a guard who is a strong defender. Blake Nelson has a nose for the ball and averaged 9 rebounds per game last season. Matt Borgerding is a 6-4 banger off of the bench who had 6 points and 4 rebounds per game last season. Other contributors include Nate White and Zach Davis. Aaron Baker Jay Seymour Alan Casiano Blake Nelson Alex Borgerding Matt Borgerding Nate White Zach Davis

GIRLS Michelle McNear (15th year) 11-12 Record: 20-8

The Lady Royals from Norman are young and rebuilding in their first year of play in the OSSAA. They lost about 60% of their scoring to graduation. A strong class of juniors are going to need to step it up. They include Laurel Church, Addison Hall and Abby White. White is a post player who averaged 7 points and 6 rebounds per game last year. Church is a forward who averaged 4 rebounds per game. Hall is a shooting guard who average 2.5 assists and almost two steals per game. Point guard Katy Boyles and shooting guard Hope Wood are two freshmen who will get baptism by fire but have the talent to handle it. Ali Agee Sr. Paige Bartholomew Fr. Katy Boyles Fr. Laurel Church Jr. Gabby Clayton Jr. Niki Davidson Sr. Addison Hall Jr. Courtney Leppke Sr. Kayla Veravong So.

Abby White Brooke Wimer Hope Wood

30-Kaylee Garmon Fr. 00-Kylee Isbell Fr. 5-Addison Kliewer Fr. 25-Caitlyn Welch Fr.

Jr. Fr. Fr.

Cordell Blue Devils

Crescent Tigers

Website: : www.cordell.k12.ok.us

Boys

BOYS Ryan Kauk (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

No information provided From the school.

Outlook: First year coach Ryan Kauk will start out with the season with two returning starters and nine juniors and seniors to work with. As they feel each other out to start the season, look for Jake Wedel, a 6-3 senior to build on a junior season that he averaged eight points and four rebounds. Joining Wedel down low will be juniors Micah Waters at center and Bryce Waldrop playing both forward and center when needed. At the guard position will be Tyler Beasley who averaged six points a game as a freshman and junior Dallon Maddox who added four points a game. Jake Wedel Josiah Southerland Kelby Beach Jayton Bryant Micah Waters Preston Switzer Bryce Waldrop Dallan Maddox Tyler Thompson Tyler Beasley Dalton Ball Rease Russell Colton Henson Bridge Buffing

GIRLS Jana Rogers (12th Year) 11-12 Record: 18-8

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr.

5-4

11-Jenna Feltman 5-10 3-Allison Richardson 5-5 45-Gabbie Parsons 5-8 23-Morgan Price 5-7 20-Acacha Lubbers 5-5 10-Sydnee Sealey 5-6 21-Lauren Russ 5-7 14-Cherokee Mitchell 5-4 24-Morgan Leppke 5-7 22-Lisa Walters 5-6 15-McKenna Morley

No information provided From the school.

Evan Anderson Breck Clark

Crowder Demons Website: www.crowder.k12.ok.us BOYS Mark Woolard (1st year) 11-12 Record: 19-9

No information provided From the school. GIRLS Lance McAfee (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 6-18

The Blue Devils have four returning starters, including two who averaged double figures in Gabbie Parsons and Kendi Spradlin. The have good team speed and some depth. They looked to be skilled at shooting the three, but also several post players that can score in the paint like Jenna Feltman and Morgan Price. If they can stay healthy, they have a good chance to get to state. 12-Kendi Spradlin

Girls

Sr.

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr.

Outlook: The strength of this year’s squad will come from a proven quarter of seniors who return a starters from last season paced by 5-7 shooting guard Sierra Romine, who averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds last season. Directing the offense again this year will be 5-5 point guard Morgan Woody, who handed out 5.5 assists per outing while adding 7.2 points a game. A third guard production will return with Skylar Ward, who brings back another 5.0 points a contest. Presence in the paint will center around 5-11 forward Hannah Womack, who chipped in 5 points last year.

“We expect a lot of production from our senior group,” said coach Lance McAfee. “They all know the system and will definitely challenge you on defense.”

Sierra Romine Hannah Womack Skylar Ward Morgan Woody

5-5 5-8 5-7 5-5

Dale Pirates

SG F SG PG

Website: www.dale.k12.ok.us BOYS Jeff Edmonson (8th year)] 11-12 Record: 21-8

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Outlook: With 4 returning starters from a 21-8 season the Dale Pirates want to contend for a gold ball. Evan Anderson is the kind of talent that can change a game. The 6’5 senior averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds last year. Jace Wilkins is a very good point guard who can distribute the ball. Wilkins averaged 5 assists per game last year. Caleb Banks, Dustin Stark and Tanner Nelson are good 3-point shooters and scrappy defensive players. They are going to need to contribute more this season. Hunter Pinkston is 6’5 and will need to get lots of rebounds and be solid defensively to help the team. The schedule is very challenging but should prepare this experienced squad for the playoffs. Gunner Hathcock So. Blake Nowlin Jr. Taron Carter So. Fred Smiley So. Jace Wilkins Jr. Dustin Stark Sr. Dalton Long So. Latif Tobler So. Caleb Banks So. Brandon Draper So. Tanner Nelson Jr. Lane Cox So. Evan Anderson Sr. Brandon Thompson So. Hunter Pinkston Jr. GIRLS Josh Forsythe (14th year) 11-12 Record: 26-4

The Lady Pirates are returning 4 starters from a 26-4 team that got beat in the Area Consolation Finals. “If we can continue to work hard every day and stay healthy we should be very competitive come playoff time” stated coach Forsythe. The Lady Pirates are led by Breck Clark who average 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals per game last year. She is talented. Point guard Lexes Satterwhite averaged 6 points, 5 rebounds NOVEMBER 2012

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and 4 assister per game last season. They are part of a group of seniors that include Sam Barry, who is a scrappy defender and Danielle Dockrey who is a solid rebounder. Junior contributors include Brayden Newton, Jaelin Flewallen and Hannah Armitage who should all play larger roles this season. The schedule is challenging but the Senior leadership is strong to weather the storm and be ready for the playoffs. Breck Clark Molly Battershell Jaelin Flewallen Scotlyn Dennis Brayden Newton Kamy Walck Lexes Satterwhite Hannah Armitage Sam Barry Danielle Dockrey Shelbye Newton Marissa Sutter

Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS Jerime Parker (5th Year) 11-12 Record: 9-13

BOYS Curtis Lee (9th year) 11-12 Record: 14-13

Outlook: “Last year we were beaten out of the playoffs by Northeast (State Champs) and Hooker. We have our two best players back this season,” says coach Lee. “Wyatt Smith is as good as there is in 2A and Emmans is a good athlete. The junior class is very strong.” Smith averaged 15.1 ppg and 5.2 rebounds. Emmans, a 6-foot-6 post player, averaged 7.4 ppg and 3.1 rebounds of his own. Michael Stotts is another senior who steps in at forward. Guards will be Kyle Osburn and Dalton Hale, who coach Lee says are “good athletes.”

GIRLS Matt Morgan (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-12

G C F G G G G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

Outlook: “We should have a good year with four returning starters and others that have played significant minutes the past couple of years,” said coach Morgan. Morgan Fairchild is one of those returning players at guard with Jimi Davis playing the other guard spot. Cassidy Thompson (Jr.) and Savannah Weaver (Jr.) are expected to have great seasons. 282

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Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Website: : www.dibble.k12.ok.us

Website: www.depew.k12.ok.us

6-5 6-6 6-2 6-0 6-0 5-7 6-0 6-1

G G F F G F G G G G G F F G G G

Dibble Demons

Depew HORNETS

Wyatt Smith Kyle Emmans Michael Stotts Kyle Osburn Dalton Hale Cody Matlock Luke Edwards Mason Smith

Morgan Fairchild Jimi Davis Cassidy Thomspn Savannah Weaver Christian Varnell Sierra Weaver Haley McKinzie April Roby Jaclyn Smith Hannah Combs Shalese Osburn Kara Parrott Baylee Treloar Stephanie Hibdon Joleigh Gaskins Chandler Murrell

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Outlook: With four returning starters, coach Parker will be putting a solid group of starters on the floor. At the post, Senior Victoria Baker comes back after averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds last season. Sophomore guard Suzanne Parker had a strong freshman campaign averaging 14 points a game, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Jamie Harwick will be distributing the ball from the point. The junior averaged five assists and four steals last season. Kayele Durham will provide senior leadership and look for Raeleigh Brum to follow-up a solid sophomore season and improve her output this year. Coach Parker feels as if they will be competitive night in and night out, but will have to overcome a lack of depth.

31-Victoria Baker 12-Clarissa Diekmann 42-Kayelie Durham 23-Mariah Brown 4-Raeleigh Brum 10-Janie Harwick 11-Suzanne Parker 15-Anna Carpio 24-Emalie Triplitt

6-2 5-9 5-9 5-7 5-11 5-7 5-10 5-9 5-8

Drumright Tornadoes Website: www.drumright.k12.ok.us BOYS Gene Carroll (2nd year)

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr.

11-12 Record: 6-18

Outlook: The Tornadoes look to stir up a storm this season despite having just one fulltime and one part-time starter. Jace Chandler, 5-9 senior guard returns to direct the offense where he averaged 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per outing. Justin Turner, 6-5 senior center, will present problems to defend in the paint after averaging 10 points and 6.5 rebounds. Two other seniors have game time experience include 6-1 forward Terry Mattox and Garrett Scott. Other experienced players coming back include a pair of 6-0 juniors, Coleton Dudley and Reon Hughes. “Last year’s play off the bench will help our starters this season,” said coach Gene Carroll. Jace Chandler Justin Turner Terry Mattox Garrett Scott Coleton Dudley Reon Hughes Trevor Harris Peyton Morris

5-9 6-5 6-1 5-9 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1

G C F G F G F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr.

GIRLS Jason Bray (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 7-17

Outlook: All five starters return for the Tornadoes along with several others who gained experience from the bench last season. Defense will once again be the strong suit this year. Danielle Ross, senior center, returns as the leading scorer following last year’s 13.1 point per game performance.” “We should be more athletic,” said coach Jason Bray. “Our guards will be more experienced which will provide more opportunities for our offense to be effective and be able to score from the outside as well as inside with Danielle.” Danielle Ross C Sr. Emily Bookout F Sr. Kelby Alexander F Sr. Ashlynn Dudley G Sr. Stephanie Ledgerwood G Sr. Niki Weaver C Jr. Justice McCormick C Jr. Kyndle Garner Jr. Brailey Hilligoss Jr. Krissy Hitch So. Emily James So. Aubrey Wilson So. Alee Harmon G Fr. Ainsley Flewellen Fr. Alyssa Dawson Fr. Sophi Foran Fr.

Makenzie Flewellen Fr. Maysa White Fr.

Empire Bulldogs

Website: www.empireschools.org BOYS Ryan Green (N/A)

11-12 Record: 9-14

No information provided From the school. GIRLS Jason Allensworth (4th year) 11-12 Record: 9-16

Outlook: The Empire strikes back this year with a foursome of three year starters returning to guide the force of a strong performance in the post combined with perimeter scoring. Two seniors take the place on the blocks for points as 5-9 Alyssa George and 6-1 Ashlie Atkinson pose problems for opponents. Melaina Yerby, 5-7 junior guard, returns after averaging 12.3 points per contest last season along with 5-5 junior Kaelyn Allensworth, who tossed in 11.2 points each night. Jessica Carney, 5-8 junior, adds rebounding prowess

after pulling down 8.4 rebounds per game. Two other seniors, 5-11 Lakota Elliott and Marissa Curtis are expected to provide added depth along newcomer Sherre Dewey, an incoming freshman. “Leadership and experience is a real plus for us this season,” said coach Jason Allensworth. “With our inside girls, we expect to get results from strong play at the post as well as scoring from the perimeter. An aggressive emphasis on defense and rebounding on both ends of the floor will be a key for creating the momentum we’ll need in the playoffs.”

Alyssa George 5-9 Ashlie Atkinson 6-1 Lakota Elliott 5-11 Marissa Curtis 5-5 Ashlynn Whittington Melaina Yerby 5-7 Kaelyn Allensworth 5-5 Jessica Carney 5-8 Treasury Gauthum Skyllar Golden Taylor Maxey Sherre Dewey 5-4 McKenna Collins Kaylen Crochet Kadie Ellis

F/C C C G G G G F/G F F F G G G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr Fr. Fr. Fr.

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Fairland Owls Website: www.fairlandowls.com

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS

We also have a chance to be very deep off the bench,” said coach Barton. Olivia Mason, a VYPE Top 100 player, returns after averaging 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last year. Mason is joined on the floor by seniors Emily Martens and Payton Van Meter and all three can handle the rock. Look for several younger players to step up and produce this season.

Olivia Mason 5-11 F Sr. Emily Martens 5-5 F Sr. Sadie Mason 5-11 F So. 11-12 Record: 6-16 Payton Van Meter 5-7 G Sr. Outlook: “We rely on speed and pressure Baylor Reese 5-8 F So. defense. We have to find girls to step up to fill Abby Smith 5-5 G So. the void of losing all five starter spots,” said Sydney Hutchison 5-5 G Fr. head coach Casey Chesser. Guards Nichole Josie Carrell 5-5 G Sr. Ward and Leanna Prater will run the offense for the Lady Owls. Both are seniors and both have the most experience on the team. Center Kelly Gebharrt and forwards Moriah Shelton and Mahala Wiseley are expected to crack the starting lineup this season. Website: www.foyil.k12.ok.us Nichole Ward 5-3 G Sr. BOYS Leanna Prater 5-4 G Sr. Jeff Hefner (1st year) Moriah Shelton 5-6 F So. 11-12 Record: 8-14 Kelly Gebhart 5-7 C Jr. Outlook: The Panthers look to once again Mahala Wiseley 5-6 F Jr. roam with three returning starters as Jeff Kyla Reynolds 5-4 G So. Hefner takes over as head coach. Dakota Paula Dorey 5-0 G Fr. Ritchie, 6-4 senior center, will once again be a force inside and will be joined again by 6-0 junior forward Cole Noland on the blocks while Justin Chaison, 5-10 junior guard, returns to run the offense. Two other guards must contribute including 5-9 senior Paxson Smith and 5-7 junior Andrew Jackson while Wyatt Noland, a 5-8 sophomore will play at forward. Another player with opportunity to be a presence inside is 6-6 junior Dalton Pierce. Casey Chesser (2nd year)

Foyil Panthers

Fairview Yellowjackets

“We’re learning a new system,” said Hefner. “The three starter plus several others with playing time from last season and an exciting group of freshmen give us the nucleus to form our identity and become a fun team to watch by the playoffs.”

Bryce Kippenberger Olivia Mason Website: www.colcordschools.com

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Mike Barton (9th year) 11-12 Record: 29-2

Outlook: “We return six of our top nine girls from last year. I think we should be in the mix again this season if we can stay healthy. 284

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Dakota Ritchie Paxson Smith Justin Chaison Cole Noland Andrew Jackson Dalton Pierce Wyatt Noland Gregg Holesome Zeke Tennyson Robbie Moore Jacob Ogle Adam Ross Dakota Long Chris Austin

6-4 5-9 5-10 6-0 5-7 6-6 5-8 5-7 5-9 5-6 5-7 6-2 5-9 5-8

GIRLS Brad Jordan (4th year) 11-12 Record: 8-15

P G G F G P F G G G G F G G

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: The Lady Panthers will look to

use quickness and hustle to offset a lack of size. Coach Brad Jordan, who enters a 4th year as head coach, will rely upon 5-8 senior forward Maddi Webb to lead the effort after averaging 8.3 points a 5.2 points per game last season. A trio of juniors including 5-6 guards Brentlee Shoemake and Mikayla West along with 5-7 forward Erika Ward will take the court along with 5-5 ball handler Mariah Ritchie. “We’ll have lots of new faces seeing playing time this year,” said Jordan. “Due to our lack of size, our ability to block out on the boards will be key on both ends of the floor.” Maddie Webb 5-8 Brentlee Shoemake 5-6 Erika Ward 5-7 Mikayla West 5-6 Mariah Ritchie 5-5

F G F G G

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

Gore Pirates Website: www.gore.k12.ok.us BOYS Scott Roe (1st year) 11-12 Record: 20-6

Outlook: The Pirates sail their ship with three starters returning from last season’s 20-win campaign as Scott Roe comes aboard to captain the ship as the new head coach. A trio of seniors will be the catalyst for success including the front line scoring of 6-3 forward Derrick Jestice, who averaged 9.1 points per contest last year, and 6-4 post man, Jake Johnson who crashed the board for 5.6 rebounds each game along with tossing in 8.3 points. Logan Ohl, 6-1 senior guard, returns at the guard position where he’ll be joined by 5-11 senior James Byrd. “Our seniors give us proven experience and leadership,” said Roe. “Offensively we have the ability to get points from the perimeter and the paint and with our athleticism and front line size; we look to match up with most opponents.”

Jake Johnson 6-4 C Sr. Derrick Jestice 6-3 F Sr. Logan Ohl 6-1 G Sr. James Byrd 5-11 G Sr. Robert Clark 6-0 G Sr. Ben Smith 5-11 G Sr. Chris Harris Jr. Will Clifton Jr. R.J. Burleson Jr. Dakota Andrews Jr. Blake Lehnick Jr. Allen Holener Jr. Chris Jarvis Jr. Johnathan Cordray So. Austin Lehnick So.

Branle Hurt So. Wade Shanks 5-10 G So. Brayden Grant So. GIRLS Carrie Covey (1st year) 11-12 Record: 2-22

Outlook: The Lady Pirates welcome aboard an entirely new lineup as no starters return. The lone senior on the squad is Mikaila Morgan, 5-5 guard, who will be asked by new head coach Sean Dandridge to captain the efforts this year. A trio of juniors take the floor including 5-6 forward Freddee Phillips, 5-4 guard Morgan Linduff and 5-9 post player Trystan Woods. A trio of sophomore and four freshmen bring added energy to the lineup. “This is a very young and inexperienced squad,” confirmed Dandridge. “We plan to use our team speed to play transition basketball as we gain experience game by game.”

Mikaila Morgan 5-5 Freddee Phillips 5-6 Trystan Woods 5-9 Morgan Linduff 5-4 Leah Qualls 5-8 MacKenzie Stiefel 5-7 Jade Cearley 5-6 Peyton Thomas 5-6 Farron Sheffield 5-8 Melanie Dean 5-7 Stormie Gates 5-5

G F P G F F G G P P F

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Haworth LIONS Website:: www.haworth.k12.ok.us BOYS Burtchal Griffin (5th year) 11-12 Record: 25-5

All-everything guard Quinton Threadgill who led the Lions on a magical run to the 2A state finals last year is gone. You don’t just replace a talent like that. But there is little doubt that coach Griffin has a talented and confident group that has the potential to make another run to the state title game. The Lions play an aggressive and up-tempo style that is hard for a lot of 2A schools to get adjusted to. Hyden Grimes averaged 13.5 points and 5 rebounds per game last year. Burtchal Griffin Jr. averaged 7.5 points and 4 rebounds from his point guard position. Center Eric Gambill is 6’8 and averaged 3 blocked shots and 7 rebounds per game. He is an intimidating force in the lane for the Lions. Isaiah Daffin and Oscar Rivera will be major contributors. The Lions have a talented and athletic bench. Others who should make an impact are Jerry Threadgill, Zack Ratcliff and Trevor Richardson. Burtchal Griffin Jr.

Hyden Grimes Eric Gambill Isaiah Daffin Oscar Rivera Jerry Threadgill Zack Ratcliff Trevor Richardson

11-12 Record: 18-8

GIRLS Burtchal Griffin (5th year) 11-12 Record: 17-15

The Haworth girls have the potential to play in the regional final this year according to coach Griffin. It is going to take a lot of hard work, but the Lady Lions return a strong nucleus of players led by Senior Morgan Boyd who averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game last season and Junior Emily Delozier averaged 10 points and 2 rebounds last year. Point guard Keauna Baker and guards DaYouna Murphy and Casey Davis round out a strong and experienced lineup. Mandy Steel is a sophomore center who should be a major contributor this season. Others making a contribution include Falon Jordan, Tymeica Royal and Kiara Brown. Morgan Boyd Emily Delozier Keauna Baker Da’youna Murphy Casey Davis Mandy Steel Falon Jordan Tymeica Royal Kiara Brown

Shawnta Johnson 5-9 Kinsey Reeves 5-10 Skyler Holden 5-4 Janette Armenta 5-6 Erin Thompson 5-9

F F PG G C

Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So.

Hinton Comets Website: www.hintonschools.org

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Lachelle Brown (2nd year) No information provided From the school.

Hobart Bearcats Website: www.hobart.k12.ok.us

Hennessey Eagles

BOYS Pete Bruster (1st year) 11-12 Record: 7-14

Website: www.hps.k12.ok.us BOYS Brady Page (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 22-5

Outlook: The Eagles are coming off a state semifinals appearance last year the Eagles only return one starter. Several players did see significant time last year and that will help as they transition to becoming starters. “The Eagles will be young, athletic and eager to get back to the state tournament again this year,” said coach Page. Javy Renteria (6-1, So.) averaged 4.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists last year. Junior Pina (5-9, Sr.) will start at point guard and is the only senior in the lineup.

Javy Renteria Junior Pina Dylan Hatchel Saul Deras Brady Fipps Gage Kroll

Outlook: “We return our leading scorer and best player from an 18-8 team a year ago. W ehave a chance to improve on our win total if we stay healthy,” says coach Harmon. “Our incoming freshmen provide us with more depth then we had a year ago.” Forward Shawnta Johnson (5-9, Sr.) averaged 16 points and 8.0 rebounds last year, while forward Kinsey Reeves (5-10, Jr.) accounted for 10 points and 7.0 rebounds last season.

6-1 5-9 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-5

GIRLS Mark Harmon (3rd year)

C PG G PF G G/F

So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr.

Outlook: “We lost three seniors from last year’s squad, but have a strong core of juniors. Those juniors have played together since elementary school so we know each other and have good chemistry,” said coach Bruster. Fletcher Reed and Shawn Clark are penciled in as the starting guards for the Bearcats. Look for Tyrone Elix and Josh White provide some size on both ends of the floor. Fletcher Reed Shawn Clark Tyrone Elix Josh White

5-10 5-9 6-2 6-5

G G G F

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Hominy Bucks Website: www.dale.k12.ok.us BOYS

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Bulldogs

11-12 Record: 2-19

Outlook: George Fields (6-0, So.) returns as the team’s leading scorer averaging 10.0 points per game. Fields will start at the point with Logan Wamke (5-8, So.) at shooting guard. Small forward Kevin Bobbitt (5-9, Sr.) is an inside/outside player for coach Bates, but look for Charles Crawford (6-1, So.) to spend most of his time in the paint. Move-in Mitchell Burris from Kansas could provide some much needed depth at guard.

George Fields 6-0 PG Kevin Bobbitt 5-9 SF Logan Wamke 5-8 SG Charles Crawford 6-1 C Jalen Alexander 6-1 C Conner Edwards 6-0 SF Mitchell Burris 6-1 GIRLS Michael Nordquist (4th year) 11-12 Record: 8-13

So. Sr. So. So. So. So. Sr.

Head coach Michael Nordquist is pleased with this group of young ladies. “I believe this could be the best team I have had since I have been in Hominy. We have a very experienced group that includes eight seniors, six of which have played for me since they were eight graders. We have been very competitive in our offseason play and have had a great preseason. We should be able to match up with s lot of teams with our size and guard play. I think our true strength will lie in our depth and we plan on going ten deep in our rotation.” Two standout seniors are Erin Krushe and Stephanie Lookout. They have been the team leaders. Krushe has averaged 12 points per game with five steals and six assists. Lookout has averaged eleven points per game and has controlled the glass with ten rebounds per game.

“We have many other faces that I have been very proud of too. They are experienced players, but I have put them in deferent spots and their roles have changed.” Only time will tell, but if they accept their new roles and continue to improve, yhen the Lady Bucks should be a really good team. Hunter McElyea Kiara Booth Macy McIntire Cassie Owens Morgan Kidder Brittany Morrow Erin Krushe Christian Supernaw Jasity Edwards Crystal Free Stehanie Lookout

JR SR SR FR SR SR SR FR SR SR SR

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Website: www.hookerpublicschools.org BOYS Chad Hussey (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 24-6

Outlook: Coach Chad Hussey takes over as head coach after nine years at the school. He has a team with a lot of senior leadership that gained a lot of playoff experience last year. Look for senior Joe Bean (6-1, G/F) and fellow senior Chad Kennedy (6-1, G) to lead the way. Other players to keep an eye on are guard Taylor McBee and Gabe Morales along with Marco Mendoza who will play some guard and forward. This group has a lot of speed and will be strong defensively. Look for the Bulldogs to make a strong run and make a push to the state tournament.

Joe Bean Chad Kennedy Marco Mendoza Taylor McBee Gabe Morales

6-1 6-1 6-0 5-7 5-10

G/F G G/F G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Howe Lions Website: www.howeschools.org BOYS

Shane Brown (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 17-10

Outlook: The Lions roar into 2012-2013 with depth and athleticism with high expectations on the court. Two starters return for coach Shane Brown including 6-4 junior forward Stephen Helmandollar, who averaged 14.3 points and 6.5 rebounds last season. Joining the front line again this season will be 6-2 forward Chesly Hall. Added size presenting challenges on the board is welcomed with 6-5 center Brent Hill, who scored 4 .2 points and 3 rebounds a year ago along with 6-4 senior Steven Couch. Junior guard, Nick Smallwood, who gained valuable minutes off the bench last season will join 6-2 freshman Gaven Brown on the perimeter. “The combination of size and athleticism is an advantage we’ll employ,” said Brown. “The depth of the roster is another plus as the team improves throughout the season.”

Jose Lopez

5-8

Sr.

Nick Smallwood 6-0

Jr.

Steven Couch David Rojas Zack Jones Brent Hill

6-4

5-10 6-4 6-4

G F F

Stephen Helmandollar 6-4 F Chesly Hall

Robert Trotter

6-1 5-8

Chance Mitchell 5-8 Stephen Smith Pedro Rojas

Gaven Brown

Ryan Hamner Colten Meeks GIRLS

5-8

5-10 6-2 6-0 5-8

G G G G G F

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

So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr.

Chris Brown (14th year) 11-12 Record: 27-3

Outlook: The Lady Lions enter the season without a single returning starter and will need to gain experience under fire as most players on the 2012-2013 roster have little playing time. Head coach Chris Brown will look to a trio of seniors including guards Courtney Brown and Abby Landeros along with 6-0 center Morgan Huie for early season leadership. A threesome of juniors, 5-7 LuAnn Davis, 5-7 Savannah Smallwood and 5-6 Alice Stephens will be among the rotation of players. Tori Johnson, a 5-4 sophomore, along with a group of energetic freshmen including 5-3 Jentry Brown, 5-4 Kerstein Hall and 5-6 Kealy Brandin add to the skill set of this year’s squad. “We’re going to be young to begin with,” admits head coach Shane Brown. “But we have a good group of kids that can make an immediate impact out on the court as they gain experience as a team.” Abby Landeros

5-2

Sr.

Courtney Brown 5-4

Sr.

Stormy Culberson 5-10 Madison Stacy Morgan Huie LuAnn Davis

5-5 6-0 5-7

Jennifer Spencer 5-8

G C

G F

Savannah Smallwood 5-7 F Kelsee Williams 5-6 Alice Stephens

5-6

Tori Johnson

5-4

Jaiden Griffith Shala Brown

5-7 5-4

G G F

G G

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

So. So.

Lauren Evans

5-6

So.

Keeley Brandin

5-6

Fr.

Macee Williams 5-7 Kerstein Hall

Jentry Brown

Allison Beames Karigan Angel Lexi Denton

5-4 5-3 5-8 5-8 5-4

Yazmin Castanon 5-4

Remington Wilson 5-6 Amanda Weaver 5-7 Miriam Landeros 5-1 Brianna Branning 5-3

G G G G F

G G F F

G G

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Hulbert Riders Website: www.hulbertriders.com BOYS Darron McCord (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-17

Outlook: The Riders enter the 2012-2013 with a two platoon pressure style game featuring the point guard skills of 5-11 junior Rico Wynn and 5-10 freshmen Jordan Gibson. Craig Potts, a 6-5 senior, returns to paint to provide a strong front line presence where he led the squad in rebounds last season while Chris Vance, 6-1 senior, returns as last year’s leading scorer to pace the Riders read and react motion offense. Brandon Thompson, a 6-0 junior, will once again be called upon for defensive pressure. Added strength will come from 5-10 junior guard Ty Drywater. Several freshmen will be called to duty including 6-2 guard Mason Filden. Rico Wynn 5-11 Chris Vance 6-1 Jordan Gibson 5-10 Ty Drywater 5-10 Brandon Thompson 6-0 Colby Brown 5-10 Craig Potts 6-5 Trenton Vaughn 6-4 Cory Kerr 5-10 Gabe Medlin 6-2 Mason Filden 6-2

G G G G F G C C G C G

Brooke Bailey 5-7 Megan Cox 5-8 Paige Taylor 5-2 Rachel Hamby 5-9 Madison Carey 5-7 Hannah Carey 5-6 Megan Colvin 5-9 Abby Durman 5-9 Bailey Drywater 5-9 Chelsea Fishinghawk 5-6

Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr.

Craig Potts. Rico Wynn. Brandon Thompson Jonathon Botts Parker Taylor Kyler Crittenden Trae Drywater

6-0 6-3 6-1 5-11

GIRLS Rick Ott (1st year) 11-12 Record: 19-7

F C F G

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

G F G F G G F C C G

Hydro-Eakly Bobcats

Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

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Outlook: The Lady Riders are anxious to tip-off the 2012-13 season as a trio of proven players return to the starting lineup with double digit scoring averages for first year head coach Rick Ott. Allison Arnall, 5-8 senior guard, will guide the attack again this season after leading the scoring last season averaging 12.4 points, 3 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists per contest. Lindsay Kruger, 6-2 senior, presents a tough challenge in the post after averaging 10.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. Tiffany Thompson, 5-7 junior forward, adds to front line strength averaging 11 points per outing last season while dishing our 4 assists and creating 3 steals. Brook Bailey, Megan Cox and Hannah Carey will also be relied upon for valuable minutes. “Our three returning starters are all good players,” said Ott. “Allison, Lindsay and Tiffany give us the nucleus to start the season as some of the younger players gain experience. If we can develop some depth, I feel we can make a good run.” Allison Arnall 5-7 Lindsay Krueger 6-2 Tiffany Thompson 5-7

G C G

Sr. Sr Jr.

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Ketchum Warriors Website: www.ketchumwarriors.com BOYS Grant Callison (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 19-6

Outlook: The future is shining bright for the Warriors as all five starters return from a year ago plus the addition of two top notch move-ins. One of the big reasons will be the inside play of 6-5 senior forward Jeylyn Sharpe, who recorded double-double figures last year with 23.7 points and 13.8 rebounds per game plus 3 blocked shots. Joining the front line play will be 6-3 senior center Tyler Cupp and 6-3 junior Brock Knoten, who grabbed 7 points and 6 boards per game while the guard duo will feature 6-1 sophomore Tanner Mouse, who recorded 13.1 points a game while dishing out 5 assists per game as a freshman, along side 5-9 junior Quenton Inman. Added firepower from the outside will come from newcomer Trae Fairchild, 6-0 senior point guard movein from Liberty, who averaged 14.2 points along with 9 assists along with 6-2 junior Tristan Pendley. “The lineup is definitely stronger this year,” admits head coach Grant Callison. “With the ability to get consistent perimeter scoring to along with our inside attack, we should be a definite contender by end of the year.”

Trae Fairchild Jeylyn Sharpe Tyler Cupp Quenton Inman Roman Graham Brock Knoten Colton Evans Tristen Pendley Lake Lile Tanner Mouse Tyler England Jayson Knox Lloyd England Scout Brown

5-11 6-5 6-3 5-8 6-2 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-2 5-6 6-0 6-3

GIRLS Sam Fairchild (1st year) 11-12 Record: 13-11

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“We should be deep, athletic and very competitive,” Fairchild confirmed. “Our ability to score from anywhere on the floor plus our quickness and tenacious defense will add toughness to our lineup every night.” Kaitlin Kozlowski 5-5 Miranda Griffin 5-9 Kelsy Byrd 5-9 Taylor Pool 5-5 Jo-Lynn Fairchild 5-7 Ashton Coats 5-7 Bailey Fairchild 5-7 Bailey Pendley 5-6 Justice Campbell 5-10 Taci Owens 5-2 Hunter Buie 5-8 Aylssa Horton 5-8 Jade Landry 5-8 Sam Lemons 5-5

Kiefer Trojans

G PG P G G P G G F G P P F G

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr.

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: The combinations of starting linup experience, athleticism plus two quality move-in players and the Lady Warriors are poised for a successful campaign under the direction of new head coach, Sam Fairchild. Miranda Griffin, 5-9 ball-handling junior point guard, returns to direct the offense following last year’s 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists per game numbers along with 5-5 junior guard Taylor Pool, who contributed 8 points per contest from the perimeter. Kelsy Byrd, 5-9 junior, will roam the lane at post where last season she recorded 12.1 points and 8.0 rebound marks. Jo-Lynne Fairchild, 5-7 junior guard 288

who averaged 15 points a game and 5-7 sophomore guard Bailey Pendley, who totaled 10 points and 7 rebounds per game, join the lineup after the move from Liberty. Another key figure in the success will by Justice Campbell, 5-10 sophomore, whose athleticism is apparent on both ends of the floor.

state tourney in school history,” said coach Ramey. Thomas Bacon (5-11, Sr.) is one of those returning players who averaged 22.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists last year. Austin Ford is another player returning to the lineup. Ford averaged 10.1 points and 4.5 rebounds from his forward position. Also look for Daniel Mefford and Trystin Edwards to play big-time roles this year.

Thomas Bacon 5-11 Austin Ford 6-0 Trystin Edwards 6-0 Daniel Mefford 6-1 Kyle Howard 6-3 Lense Ramey 6-3 Justin Reasor 6-2 Marcus Shadowens 6-0 Cody Hixon 5-2 Gavin Hudson 5-9

GIRLS Cory Campbell (1st year) 11-12 Record: 21-8

G F G F F G F G G F

Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: “Three returning starters from a team that went 21-8 and advanced to the Area Tournament in Class 2A,” said coach Campbell. Taylor Harris (5-8, Sr.) returns after averaging 23.0 points and 5.0 rebounds a game last season. Harris and senior Lexy Shadowens will run the offense looking for players like Maddie Miller (5-8, So.) who averaged 14.0 points and 8.0 rebounds a year ago. Several younger players will see time on the floor this season and their play cold be the difference this season.

Taylor Harris Lexy Shadowens Katie Howard Maddie Miller Caddie Miller Shelby Fulks Addy Archer Jessica Tyre

5-8 5-1 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-6 5-9

Konawa Tigers

G G F F G F G F

Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Jr.

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No information provided From the school.

Thomas Bacon Website: www.kiefer.k12.ok.us BOYS Lense Ramey (7th year) 11-12 Record: 22-6

Outlook: “We return four starters from a top 20 team a year ago, throw in the most talented freshman class in recent history and the Trojans should contend for its first

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Latta Panthers BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the

school.

Gage Kroll

GIRLS Mark Harmon (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 18-8

Liberty Eagles Website: www.liberty.k12.ok.us BOYS Rodd Beer (1st year) 11-12 Record: 16-11

Outlook: The lineup for the Tigers includes just one starter back from last season for Rodd Beer as head coach. Josh Crystal, 6-1 senior guard, returns 6.2 points and 3 rebounds to the roster. A quartet of juniors will add to the talent on the court, including 6-3 forward Dillon Gully and 6-5 forward Tanner Brown for size in the blocks. Jordan Honeycutt and Zac Castle must fill-in at guard along with 6-1 sophomore forward Carter Alwardt.

“As far as varsity playing time, we’re inexperienced,” notes Beer. “However, the determination of these kids will give us an opportunity to compete at a high level as we gain experience.”

Josh Crystal 6-1 Tanner Brown 6-5 Dillon Gully 6-3 Jordan Honeycutt 5-10 Zac Castle 5-11 Carter Alwardt 6-1

GIRLS Brandon Treece (1st year) 11-12 Record: 15-13

G F F G G G/F

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

No information provided From the school.

Jr.

Shawnta Johnson 5-9 Kinsey Reeves 5-10 Skyler Holden 5-4 Janette Armenta 5-6 Erin Thompson 5-9

F F PG G C

Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So.

Mangum Tigers Website: www.hintonschools.org

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Lachelle Brown (2nd year) No information provided From the school.

Merritt Oilers BOYS Russ Rundle (5th year) 11-12 Record: 25-6

Website: www.lutherhigh.org BOYS Brady Page (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 22-5

G/F

www.merritt.k12.ok.us

Luther Lions

Javy Renteria Junior Pina Dylan Hatchel Saul Deras Brady Fipps

6-5

C PG G PF G

So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So.

Outlook: “We are better in every position than last years Class A runner-up team. Our kids really worked hard this sunner and with the experience we have back we would like to think we can challenge most teams in 2A,” said head coach Russ Rundle. Branson Daugherty (5-10, Sr.) at guard averaged 20.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists. Daugherty and guard Ryan Garner (5-9, Sr.) will feed the ball inside to the big forwards or step out and pop jumpers. Look for the defense to play aggressive and for coach Rundle to use his depth on the bench to their advantage.

Branson Daugherty 5-10 Pierson Waugh 6-4 Ryan Garner 5-9 Francis Potter 6-3 Trek Rundle 6-2 Devin Fite 5-9 Kaleb Keith 6-3 Taylor Mong 6-3

G F G F G G F F

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

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Minco Bulldogs Website: www.minco.k12.ok.us BOYS Robert Duvall (19th year) 11-12 Record: 17-8

Outlook: Minco lost their top 6 players to graduation. The Bulldogs are rebuilding. They are young but athletic and with time will gel. Playing time is up for whoever wants to step up and take it. Senior center Ty McKinney averaged 3.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game last season. Junior forward Blake Schneberger averaged 5.2 points and 3.9 rebounds last season. Asher Baade is one of the more talented sophomores. Asher Baade Andrew Herndon Colton Bauman Tyler Mitchum Jeremy Gardea Ty McKinney Jacob Overton Joe Mitchell Douglas Hill Logan Ellis Blake Schneberger Chase Franklin Brandon Fletcher Nate Herndon Tyler Brown Dahlton Berg Cruz Hernandez

So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So Jr. Fr. So. So. Jr.

GIRLS Bruce Hobgood (1st year) 11-12 Record: 15-9

Outlook: The Lady Bulldogs are looking to add to the victory total this year under the direction of first year coach Bruce Hobgood who has 618 career victories. The team was young last season and has a ton of potential. Junior post Sydni Hutchinson averaged 16 points and 7.5 rebounds last season. Senior Isla Castillo is also a post player and she averaged 11 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Junior guard Corey Phelps averaged 7.0 points per game last year. Sophomore Kaytlin Rowell was a contributor in all aspects last season average 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Others looking to contribute are Megan Alred, Cheyenne Terry, Jensen Overton, Natalie Blevins and Lauren McMahan Megan Alred Isla Castillo Sydni Hutchinson Cory Phelps Baylee Anthony

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Natalie Blevins Lauren McMahon Callie McMullen Jensen Overton Kaytlin Rowell Cheyenne Terry

including our top two scorers. The key to our success will be consistency on offense and to improve our rebounding,” said head coach Dawson. Point guard Kayla Wilson (5-6, Sr.) averaged 10.3 ppg and 3. 2 rebounds, while Jennifer Myers (6-0, Sr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 12.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and totaled 24 blocks last year. Expect the Lady Bearcats to put up the threepointers and play solid defense.

So. So. So. So. So. So.

Mooreland Eagles

Kayla Wilson Jennifer Myers Alex Smith Erika Stubbs Haylee Stewart Kadee Kenny Shanae Roper Shaelynn Stout Lexi Adams

5-6 6-0 5-8 5-6 5-4 5-7 5-9 5-10 6-2

PG F F G G G F G F

Morrison Wildcats Website: : www.morrison.k12.ok.us

Website: www.mooreland.k12.ok.us BOYS George Ross (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 13-11

Outlook: “We’re more athletic this year and deeper at every position, but still really young. We hope to be very good come February,” said head coach George Ross. Finding some scoring is top priority and Hammon Hepner may be the answer. Hepner is a long 6-foot-3 senior who steps in at forward and averaged 2.5 ppg last year. Also look for Trevin Harper, another big forward who can find the basket. Guards Landon Peach and Chris Svikowski return as the teams leading scorers averaging 10.0 ppg.

Hammon Hepner Trevin Harper Landon Peach Chris Svikowski Blake Murray Kyler Hensley Hunter Miller Trevor Elliott

6-3 6-4 5-10 6-0 5-8 5-8 6-0 5-10

GIRLS Bobby Dawson (4th year) 11-12 Record: 19-7

F F G G G G F G

Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So.

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Website: www.mounds.k12.ok.us BOYS Rodney Cline (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-12

Outlook: The results of an intense offseason summer program are expected to pay dividends during the season as Rodney Cline takes over as head coach. With two returning starters and a solid corps of experience players, the Eagles flight to victories includes a lineup with three seniors led by 6-2 forward Clayton Marshall plus guards 6-0 Daniel Reed, and 5-11 Brandon Long, Tabbed by Cline as a player to watch, 6-3 junior forward Evan Spradley and T.J. Gilbert bring added energy to the court. “We got enough size and speed to be competitive,” said Cline. “And, I expect us to be a much better team on the defensive end.”

Clayton Marshall Daniel Reed Brandon Long No information provided from the Levi Davis the school. Taylor Smith Evan Spradley T.J. Gilbert GIRLS Danny Hall Luke Kruse (1st year) Cory Legrand Austin Baker 11-12 Record: 9-16 Jacob Keller Outlook: “We are still young but athletic. Cris Legrand We’re looking to improve from last year, Blake Long but still face a very tough regular season Blaze Lucas schedule,” said coach Kruse. The Lady Bobby Potts Wildcats have three seniors on the squad and Dalton Wall coach Kruse will lean on them for leadership Kameron Long on and off the court. Adam Marshall Shylo Strickland Andi Will Sr. BOYS

Kayla Wilson

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr.

Mounds Eagles

Risa Inselman

Sr.

Ashley Wisely

Jr.

Jaybree Wood Kalie Vernon

Sr. Jr.

Tayler Williams Jr. Abbie Chrz

McKayla Kling Jacey Bales

Jr.

So. So.

Brittany Coleman So. Shana Walls

Tori DeBoer Allie Hicks

Heather Ross Jamie Lovely

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

6-2 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-3 5-7 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-6 6-1

F G G F F F G G G F G G G G G F G G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Bailey Jordan 5-7 Gabby Puckett 6-0 Brooklyn Littlebear 5-5

G F G

Sr. Jr. Fr.

GIRLS Brett Brooksher (1st year) 11-12 Record: 11-13 Outlook: “We have a hard working group of players, but not a lot of experience. Keys to the season are buying into a new system and finding leaders to step up and score,” said coach Brooksher. Bailey Jordan (57, Sr.) returns as the team leading scorer averaging 5.2 points, 2.1rebounds and 3.3 assists a game. Gabby Puckett (6-0, Jr.) will start at forward where she averaged 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds a year ago. Brooklyn Littlebear (5-5, Fr.) is an exciting player with tremendous potential.

Earon Abernathy 6-1 Austin Parks 6-4

Navajo Indians

GIRLS Staci Wilson (9th year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

Website: www.navajo.k12.ok.us BOYS Weston W. Winters (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 3-16

Outlook: “We return about 80% of the scoring from last season. We will be a lot deeper in depth with young kids. We will have a lot of speed, which will help our defense,” said coach Winters. Cassidy Mesa (6-0, Sr.) is slated to start at guard where she accounted for 16.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists last year. Dylan Pryor (6-3, Sr.) averaged 5.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in the paint. Look for Pryor to increase those numbers this season. Josh Bates (6-1, Jr.) returns after an injury that cut his season short. Matthew Mathis (5-10, Jr.) at forward will give the Indians another option on the edge. Cassidy Mesa Dylan Pryor Josh Bates Matthew Mathis Isaac Tisdel

6-0 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-4

G C G F C

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

F F

Jr. Jr.

Outlook: “We return our nucleus from last year and we’re hoping to improve from last year. We expect a fun and exciting year,” said coach Wilson. Katelynn Shumaker (5-8, Sr.) returns as the teams top scorer averaging 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. Guard Kriston Shumaker (5-4, Sr.) accounted for 4.1 points and 3.2 assists giving the Lady Indians a tough guard/forward combo. Elizabeth Chapman (5-11, Sr.) is another weapon coach Wilson will look to for quality minutes on the floor.

Katelynn Shumaker 5-8 Kriston Shumaker 5-4 Elizabeth Chapman 5-11 Rylee Wilson 5-6 Kennady Dance 5-7 Kaileigh Pogue 5-7 Lavon Goodson 5-7 Dixie Greene Sr. Cierra Golden So. Bethany Cowart So.

F G F G F F F

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

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Tona Edwards Website: www.okcps.org

BOYS Garland Parks (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 24-5

Outlook: Develping guard play is a must for the Vikings, who lost five guards to graduation last year. If second-year head coach Garland Parks can develop some ball handlers, look for Northeast to make another playoff run. The frontcourt is stacked with junior Tyus Johnson and seniors Omarkio Collins and Deshawn Watson. Shawndale Pina and Rodney Overton are the frontrunners for backcourt duty. “We lost seven seniors to graduation, five of whom were guards that could defend and make plays,” says head coach Garland Parks. “We will have to develop our new guards and will have to have several of them step up in order for us to be successful. We hope that our tough schedule will prepare us for the end of the season.”

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Okay Mustangs Website: www.okayschool.k12.ok.us BOYS Chad Clark (5th year) 11-12 Record: 13-10

Northeast Vikings

Tyus Johnson 6-1 F Shawndale Pina 6-0 G Omarkio Collins 6-4 F Rodney Overton 6-1 G Deshawn Watson 6-5 F Kyaree Clinton 5-8 G Kentrell Bailey 5-5 G Josh Hooks 5-9 G Cartelyon Edwards 5-7 G Jervaris Hollingsworth 6-0 G Karl Madison 5-9 G Richard Gray 6-3 F

5-3

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr.

regionals. They are a young squad, but return a lot of experience with four starters coming back. Adam Eaton is the leading returner, averaging 11 points ad 10 rebounds as a junior. He will be joined at forward by sophomore Dylan White. Guards Preston Atwood and Tanner Roberts will be joined by Adrian Moore at the point. Others to keep an eye on will be Logan Jantz, Blaine Whitson and Jonny Volpe. Coach Ford hopes that there will be a carry over of confidence from last season will get the team in position to win the close games this year.

Tanner Roberts 5-10 G Sr. Blaine Spencer Sr. Outlook: The Mustangs welcome the return Adam Eaton 6-3 F Jr.} of two starters from last year’s 13-10 season. Logan Jantz 6-2 F Jr. Nigel King, 6-2 senior guard, averaged 16 Adrian Moore 5-8 PG Jr. points while grabbing 6.5 rebounds per Kristian Stitt Jr. game. Zac Cagle, a 6-1 junior guard, reached Blaine Whitson 5-8 G Jr. double digit scoring averaging 10.2 points Preston Atwood 6-1 G So. while pulling down 7 rebounds and dishing Joshua Barnthouse So. out 5 assists per game. A pair of juniors, Landry Castillo So. Dakota Haley and Noah Eastwood will join Isaac Harris So. with 6-3 freshman Cody Fielder in the lineup. Jacob Hays So. Cody Rapp So. “We’re a young team,” admits head coach Jonny Volpe 5-10 G So. Chad Clark. “We’ve got some good shooters Manny Walker So. among the group. To the man, they are all Dylan White 6-6 F So. hard workers and love to compete.” Cameron Zelnicek So. Nigel King 6-2 G Sr. Baylor Boyd Fr. Zac Cagle 6-1 G Jr. Grayson Fiest Fr. Dakota Haley 5-6 G Jr. Caden Hawley Fr. Noah Eastwood 5-7 G Jr. Camdem Roggow Fr. Cody Fielder 6-3 P Fr. Dean White Fr. GIRLS GIRLS Charles McMahan (22nd year) No information provided From the 11-12 Record: 12-11 school. Outlook: The Mustangs enter 2012-13 with four returning starters in their lineup. The athleticism begins with the senior duo of Courtney Smith and Bristen Graves. Both Website:: www.okunion.k12.ok.us members of the state tournament qualifying volleyball team, Smith averaged 18 points BOYS and snared 7 rebounds per outing a year Brad Hall (24th year) ago while Graves totaled 16 points and 8 11-12 Record: 13-14 rebounds per game. Kelsey Walker, a junior Outlook: Starting guard Channing Williams guard and Destrie Lawrence, a sophomore (5-8, Sr.) averaged 17.1 points, 3.3 rebounds forward will return as sophomore Robyn and 3.2 assists last season and is looking Hamner takes over in the post. to lead the team this season. Williams was Courtney Smith G Sr. named to the All-VYPE preseason team. Bristen Graves F Sr. Dallas Rogers (6-1, Sr.) is another returning Kelsey Walker G Jr. guard who averaged 9.4 points and 3.9 Destrie Lawrence F So. rebounds a year ago. Together they make a Robyn Hamner C So. tough backcourt, but throw in guard Lane Reeves (6-0, Sr.) who accounted for 5.8 points and 1.6 rebounds and the Cougars become a salty team to deal with.

Oklahoma Union Cougars

Oklahoma Bible Academy Trojans

Website: www.oklahomabible.com BOYS Alan Ford (2nd Year) 11-12 Record: 6-20

Outlook: The Trojans looking to build off the success they had at the end of last season when they reached the second round of

Channing Williams 5-8 G Lane Reeves 6-0 G Dallas Rogers 6-1 G Kody Webb 6-0 C Matt Kuehn 6-1 C Kolten Stacy 5-10 G Bryson Shelton 6-1 Caleb Peck 6-0 F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr.

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

OKTAHA TIGERS

BASKETBALL “HOME OF THE CHAMPIONS”

119 State Tournament Appearance In All Sports

OKTAHA LADY TIGERS

7 State Championships

Front Row: Garren Yandell, Tiffany Ging, Haley Baldridge, Shelby Gamble, Kelsey Cantwell, Shea Lynch Back Row: Bailey Campbell, Lacy Ogden, Jaylie Roper, Jordan Austin, Dee Dee Hunt, Lanessa Grayson, Makayla Baldridge Head Coach: Chester Pittman (24th year) Assistant Coach: Karen Moore

OKTAHA TIGERS

Front Row: John Clopton, Tristen Ruiz, Bryce Ayers, Josh Power, Blake Pittman, Logan Gragg Back Row: Dustni Leach, Caleb Shoemake, Devon Fry, Christian McIntosh, Brandon Nicholson, Will Copeland Head Coach: Jim Glover (19th year) Assistant Coach: Jack Bedford

Oktaha Tigers Website: www.oktaha.k12.ok.us BOYS Jim Glover (19th year) 11-12 Record: 24-7

Outlook: Following last season’s trip to the Big House, the Tigers are growling again as the 2012-2013 season begins. Coach Jim Glover welcomes back four starters including VYPE Top 100 standout Blake Pittman. The 5-10 senior playmaker averaged 14.2 points per outing while running the up-tempo offense. Perimeter firepower returns from 6-1 junior Dustin Leach, whose 3-point shooting touch resulted in 12.2 points per game. The front line is strong with 6-4 senior Devon Fry and 6-3 senior Caleb Shoemake joining 6-3 move-in Christian McIntosh to provide muscle on the boards. Josh Power, Logan Gragg and Will Copeland will also figure in the game plan to return to the state tournament. “Our experience and size gives us the depth needed to make another trip,” said Glover

referencing his team’s chances for a 2A state tournament appearance. “As a group, we can score. If we can develop a consistent defensive effort every night, I like our chances.”

Blake Pittman 5-10 Devon Fry 6-4 Caleb Shoemake 6-3 Christian McIntosh 6-3 Josh Power 6-0 Dustin Leach 6-1 Logan Gragg 6-0 Will Copeland 6-2 Tristen Ruiz 5-9 Bryce Ayers 5-9 Brandon Nicholson 6-2

G C F F F G F F G G F

GIRLS Chester Pittman (24th year) 11-12 Record: 29-1

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So.

Outlook: The success of the Lady Tigers program rests upon the shoulders of two returning starters including 5-9 junior Jaylie Roper, a VYPE Top 100 selection, who begins a third season in the starting lineup averaging 10.1 points and 4 rebounds per game. Adding to the talent will be Lanessa Grayson, a 5-8

Blake Pittman senior forward who averaged 8.5 points while securing 6.4 rebounds. A trio of guards including 5-5 senior Shelby Gamble, 5-8 senior Makayla Baldridge and 5-5 sophomore Haley Baldridge provide additional scoring. After missing last season due to injury, 5-6 sophomore Kelsey Cantwell will return to contribute to the offense. “Even though we only have two starters, we have a lot of players with game time experience under fire,” said Chester Pittman, who enters his 24th season. “When we’re all on the same page, we have a chance to be a very good club.”

Lanessa Grayson 5-8 Makayla Baldridge 5-7 Shelby Gamble 5-5 Dee Dee Hunt 5-9 Jaylie Roper 5-8 Tiffany Ging 5-3 Haley Baldridge 5-5 Kelsey Cantwell 5-6 Lacy Ogden 5-8 Bailey Campbell 5-8 Garren Yandell 5-6 Shea Lynch 5-6 Jordan Austin 5-11

Jaylie Roper

F G G F G/F G G F F F F G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

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4.5 points and 5 rebounds every night.

Panama Razorbacks

“Our summer program was a huge benefit to this season’s success,” said coach Dennis Wright, who enters his 6th campaign at the helm. “Defensively, we’ll be stronger and the depth of our roster will improve our ability to score.”

Website: www.panama.k12.ok.us BOYS Dennis Wright (1st year) 11-12 Record: 9-13

Outlook: The Razorbacks return two starters to join a cast of other experienced players in the rotation for head coach Dennis Wright. Senior guards Buddy Rothermel, who averaged 4 points and 4 rebounds, along with 6-0 Jason Lowell, who tossed in 6.5 points and 4 rebounds return to the starting five along with experienced regulars Nocona Steelman, Coby Johnson and Dakota Bellgood rounding out the first unit as Dennis Wright takes over as head coach. Ryan Shirey, Ben Whiteaker and Teddy Clary should provide added minutes. “We’ll have a whole new style of play,” said Wright referencing the coaching change. “We have a good mix of experienced upperclassmen along with some talented freshmen that love to compete. Our quickness and depth will be key to offset our lack of size.”

Buddy Rothermel 5-9 Jason Lowell 6-0 Coby Johnson 6-0 Teddy Clay 5-8 Nocona Steelman 5-7 Dakota Bellgood 5-10 Ryan Shirey 6-0 Ben Whiteaker 6-2

GIRLS Dennis Wright (6th year) 11-12 Record: 12-12

G/F G/F G G G F G/F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr Jr. So.

Outlook: The Lady ‘Backs welcome the return of three players back from the injured list to join a group of talented freshman to bolster the scoring punch this season. A pair of juniors including 5-0 Summer Stockon, who averaged 8.5 points per contest will lineup alongside 5-7 Stephanie Barcheers, who averaged 7.0 points and 3.8 rebounds last season. Sierra Whiteaker, 5-11 senior center, offers size on the front line while Hannah Gaines, 5-8 sophomore brings back

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Sierra Whiteaker 5-11 Kali Crase 5-9 Taylor Eaves 5-5 Summer Stockton 5-0 Stephanie Barcheers 5-7 Brianna Coffey 5-6 Hannah Goines 5-8

C G/F G G G/F F F

Pawnee Black Bears

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

Website: www.pawneeschools.com BOYS David Page (9th year) 11-12 Record: 11-14

Outlook: The Black Bears will have several familiar faces in uniform this season as head coach David Page begins his 9th season at the helm. A quintet of seniors will anchor the efforts including 6-1 guard Kyle Smith, who averaged 10.2 points and 4.6 boards a year ago. Brandon Coltharp, who averaged 8.2 points with 4.5 assists, will also be at guard along with 6-1 center Josh Hand, who scored 6.1 points and 4.7 boards last year. Paydon Moore, a 6-1 guard who returns 4.8 points per outing will round out the lineup along with Reid LeGrand, a senior who at 6-4 snatched 5.2 rebounds to go along with 5.1 points per game. Newcomer Vagus Penny, a 6-3 center senior who was a starter at OC Southeast last season, provides additional skills as well as two freshmen, Nathan Brock and Gideon Gardner.

Kyle Smith 6-1 Brandon Coltharp 5-10 Josh Hand 6-1 Reid LeGrand 6-4 Vagus Penny 6-3 Paydon Moore 6-1 Nathan Brock 6-2 Gideon Gardner 6-0

G G C C P G G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr.

GIRLS Jeff Tatum (6th year) 11-12 Record: 18-7

Outlook: This year’s squad welcomes back plenty of experience as coach Jeff Tatum returns 5 starters including a pair of double digit scoring guards, 5-8 senior Lauren Bynum, who averaged 16 points 6 rebounds and 4 assists while playing along side 5-7 junior Natalie Johnson, who averaged 10 points and 4 rebounds. A third guard, 5-4 junior Tori Stevens will join forwards 5-7 sophomore Hannah Burkett and 5-10 junior Kerstie Day, who led the team in rebounding pulling down 8 boards per contest while scoring 6 points. Depth on the court is stronger with the return of 5-5 senior Shayla Brien, who moves back from Skiatook and 5-7 freshman Jaiden Alley.

Lauren Bynum Shayla Brien Natalie Jensen Tori Stevens Kerstie Day Hannah Burkett Jaiden Alley

5-8 5-5 5-7 5-4 5-10 5-7 5-7

G G G G F F G

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr.

PioneerPleasant Vale Mustangs www.ppv.k12.ok.us

BOYS Brandon Gallagher (15th year) 11-12 Record: 26-3

Outlook: “We lost five senior starters. We’ll have a totally different look this season,” said coach Gallagher. The Mustangs will look to Nick Denker (6-2, Sr.) at guard who averaged 3.1 points last season. Blake Gabriel (6-4, Jr.) averaged 4.9 points and 1.9 rebounds in relief last year should see those number increase. Center Colby Koontz (6-8, So.) leads all returning scorers accounting for 6.1 points and 6.2 rebounds.

Nick Denker Blake Gabriel Colby Koontz Jeff Tohe 6-2

6-2 6-4 6-8 PG

G G C So.

Sr. Jr. So.

with freshman Peytan Lamb

Pocola Indians Website: www.pocola.k12.ok.us BOYS Eric Ladd (8th year) 11-12 Record: 20-6

Outlook: The path to success for the Indians includes four starters returning from last year’s 20-win campaign including 5-11 senior guard Tyler Hutchens, who averaged 6 points per game while running the offense. Preston Hobbs, 6-0 junior center, is back in the paint after averaging 10.2 points and 6 rebounds per game along with Tanner Francis, 5-8 junior guard who tossed in 9.8 points while snaring 5 boards and handing out 3 assists. Omar Qamoum, a 6-0 junior brings back 6.5 points and 5 rebounds. Another senior, 6-1 Dakota Highley will play on the front line while two other juniors, Lance Standridge and Kyle Highley are expected to be part of the success.

Breanna Vaughn 5-8 F Sr. Taylor Farley 5-10 F Jr. Brittany Lang 5-6 G Jr. Shayla Thompson 5-7 G Jr. Darya Adreyeva Jr. Rosa Galvan Jr. Desi Carter So. Rakaylyn Lairamore So. Brooklyn Morton So. Madison Hudkins So. Peytan Lamb Fr. Baylie Hancock Fr. Stephanie Jurczyk Fr.

Porter Pirates

GIRLS Carrie Covey (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-16

G F G C G F G F F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

Outlook: The Lady Indians anticipate good things as all five starters return from last season led by 5-8 Breanna Vaughn. A trio of juniors including 5-10 Taylor Farley, 5-6 Brittany Lang and 5-7 Shayla Thompson will join sophomore Madison Hudkins in the starting lineup. After getting valuable playing time as freshmen, Desi Carter and Rakaylyn Lairamore will figure in the rotation along

“We will go 7-8 players deep in our rotation,” said head coach Jason Jack. “With our team quickness and game time experience, we look forward to taking a trip back to the state tournament. Our kids are approaching this season with an “unfinished business” chip on our shoulder and see what this season has to offer.”

Jacob Richardson 5-11 Brandon Fowler 5-8 Cody Winkle 6-2 Colby Stockton 5-11 Clint Miller 5-11 Kevon Bates 5-8 Levi Bolen 5-10

G G F G G G G

GIRLS Bill Nobles (1st year) 11-12 Record: 0-23

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So.

NO information provided From the school..

“We’ll offset our lack of size with our quickness,” notes head coach Eric Ladd. “Our experience returning is an added plus. We’ve got a chance to be special.”

Tyler Hutchens 5-11 Dakota Highley 6-1 Beau Kerbow 5-9 Preston Hobbs 6-0 Tanner Francis 5-8 Omar Qumoum 6-0 Lance Standridge 6-0 Kyle Highley 6-1 Jessie Winton 6-0 DeAundre Wilkins 6-0

and 5 steals per contest. Two other guards, 5-8 senior Brandon Fowler and 5-11 Clint Miller return to the court along with Cody Winkle, a 6-2 senior forward who averaged 6.5 points and 4 rebounds last year.

Preston Pirates BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Jacob Richardson Website: www.porter.k12.ok.us BOYS Jason Jack (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 24-7

Outlook: The Pirates return 7 players with starting lineup experience including VYPE Top 100 standout guard Jacob Richardson. The 5-11 cat-quick senior averaged 25 points and 5 rebounds while dishing out 3 assists

Quapaw Wildcats BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the school.

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Quinton Savages

GIRLS

Chris Gibbs (20th year) 11-12 Record: 20-10

Outlook: “We will be an up-tempo team; if we shoot the three we will be competitive,” said head coach Chris Gibbs. With four returning starters back for the Lady Rams are looking like a solid 20-plus win team this again this year. Jadyn Gibbs (5-7, Sr.) averaged 11 points and 6.0 rebounds last season to complement Lyndi Noel (5-4, Sr.) who averaged 14.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Jaimie Williams (5-7, Sr.) will start at forward with Kayli Winship (5-6, Jr.). Also look for Megan Birchfield (5-1, Sr.) at guard where she averaged 4.0 points and 2.0 steals a game.

Daniel Herren

Jadyn Gibbs

“Depth is in our favor,” said Estes, whose game plans includes a rotation of 8-10 players. “We’ll have a new style of play that because of the experience should be fun to watch.”

Tysin Davis Wyatt Sills Preston Ogden Jake Pryor Daniel Herren Jake Swanson Natan Wingo Brad Davis

6-1 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-3 5-9 5-9

GIRLS Laura Gragg (7th year) 11-12 Record: 19-6

G F F G G G G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr.

No information provided From the school.

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Outlook: “We have no returning starters. Our junior class is talented and got lots of playing time last year,” said coach Alexander. GIRLS Rob Alexander (15th year) 11-12 Record: 11-13

Sr.

Megan Birchfield 5-1

Sr.

Outlook: “Magan (Cunningham) is our only returning starter. We are really inexperienced obviously,” said coach Alexander.

So.

Ripley Warriors

Kayli Winship

Outlook: The Savages will return all five starters from last season as T.W. Estes takes over as head coach. Four seniors provide the experience on this year’s roster including guards Tysin Davis and Jake Pryor, along with forwards Wyatt Sills and Preston Ogden. Junior guard Jake Swanson rounds out the lineup and will get added support from move-in senior Daniel Herren along with junior Nathan Wingo and freshman Brad Davis.

BOYS Rob Alexander (15th year) 11-12 Record: N/A

5-4

Jaimie Williams 5-7

BOYS T.W. Estes (1st year) 11-12 Record: 11-14

Website: www.ringling.k12.ok.us

5-7

Lyndi Noel

Website: www.quintonschools.com

Ringling Blue Devils

Brenna House

5-6 5-5

Rachael Birchfield 5-7 Ashton Birchfield 5-2

G F F

G F

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Fr.

Rejoice Eagles BOYS Wally Poplin (4th year) 11-12 Record: 14-11

Outlook: “We move up to Class 2A this year. We return four starters off a 14-11 team that advanced to regional. We’ve got some really good guards coming up through the program,” said head coach Wally Poplin. Taylor Wise (6-2, Jr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 16.0 ppg and 8.0 rebounds. Wise was named to the All-VYPE preseason team. Clay Madden (6-1, Sr.) is the other forward for the Eagles. Madden averaged 10 ppg and 5.0 rebounds a year ago. 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-6 5-9 6-2 6-1

Jr.

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the school.

www.rejoiceschool.com

Taylor Wise Clay Madden Justin Strathe Austin Nelms Jace Sanchez Kayson Kemp Justin Hendric

Magan Cunningham

F F G G G F F

Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr.

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Rush Springs Redskins Website: www.empireschools.org Tim Johnson (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 4-16

Outlook: The Redskins return four starters to the court this season. Keith Pitman, 6-0 senior, looks to bring back last year’s numbers after producing 16 points while securing 7 rebounds per game. Joining the front line play will be Jakobi May, 6-1 senior, who averaged 8 points with 5 rebounds. Play on the perimeter will be a key point of focus where a pair of seniors including 5-10 Travis Malone and 5-8 Skyler Long are back. Three others will share time as coach Tim Johnson splits minutes between 5-9 juniors Justin Bewley and Cory Snow along with 5-9 freshman, Aaron Morrow. “Points in the paint will be important,” said Johnson. “We need for Keith and Jakobi to have big seasons as our play at guard

11-12 Record: 23-4

develops.”

Outlook: It’s hard to say that a team is going to be better than in past years, however the Lady Cyclones will fall off much, even though they only have one returning starter. Marley Anderson, who was named to the VYPE 100 Team will be, will be running the team from her point guard position. Look for Morgan Hays to be a big contributor this year. Coach Hays plans to push the tempo and make people run the floor.

GIRLS Jason Allensworth (4th year) 11-12 Record: 12-12

Outlook: The Lady Redskins are looking for big things this season as the lineup is filled with experience including four starters with three years in the opening lineup. Kaylin Rennaker, 5-7 junior forward, returns after averaging 16. points per contest and grabbing 6 rebounds. Dava Ballard, 5-6 senior forward, brings back rebounding skills averaging 7.2 boards plus 10.3 points per game. The guard duo of 5-4 senior Tayler Jackson and Kaylee Large give coach Tim Johnson ball handling skills on the outside. Adding to the outside shooting touch will by 5-6 sophomore guard Lacy Cullers. “In addition to our four returning starters,” claimed Allensworth, “we’ve got a strong bench with experience and ability. We’re planning on a great year.”

Tayler Jackson Dava Ballard Kaylin Rennaker Kaylee Large Lacy Cullers

5-4 5-6 5-7 5-5 5-6

Savanna Bulldogs

G F F G G

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So.

Website: www.hintonschools.org

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Lachelle Brown (2nd year) No information provided From the school.

Sayre Eagles BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS Brian Richardson (7th year) 11-12 Record: 22-9

Outlook: “We return two of our leading scorers from last year. We will be very young but talented,” says coach Richardson. “Our main obstacle will be building and maintaining continuity as the season progresses. We must also get better defensively.” Kassy Easter (5-6, Jr.) averaged 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds from the guard spot while forward Kylee Stafford (5-7, So.) averaged 10.0 points and 3.8 rebounds a year ago. Malorie Holmes (5-5, So.) will occupy the other guard spot. Together the three

Marley Anderson 5-6 Kallee Fralix 5-8 Morgan Hays 5-7 Cassidy Huckaby 5-4 Harli Sprauge 5-9

Marley Anderson could give opponents fits in the backcourt. Kassy Easter Kylee Stafford Malorie Holmes Amber Kirtley Amber Brinkley Madison Moore

Silo Rebels

5-6 5-7 5-5 5-9 5-9 5-10

G F G P G F

Jr. So. So. Jr. So. So.

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Snyder Cyclones Website: www.snyder.k12.ok.us BOYS Ryan Granger (8th Year) 11-12 Record: 14-10

Outlook: The Cyclones have three returning starters coming back from last years squad. As a team they will be small in size with Jake Ayers at forward with a slew of guards in Jonathon Carter, Brandon Lyman, Seth Cosway and Graddy Higginbothom. They should be very fast and have a deep bench.

Jake Ayers 6-2 Jonathan Carter 5-10 Brandon Lyman 5-8 Seth Cosway 5-8 Graddy Higginbothom 5-8 Jagger Jones 5-7 Jordan Sprinkle 5-8 Cole Mallett 5-11 GIRLS Neil Hays (1st Year)

F G G G/F G G G/F G/F

So. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Sr.

G F G G. F

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Stratford Bulldogs Website: : www.stratfordisd.org BOYS Mark Qualls (21st year) 11-12 Record: 19-7

Outlook: “We have our three leading scorers back from last year so we are excited about the season,” said coach Qualls. Post play is a concern, but the Bulldogs are working to improve their game in the paint. Randy Brown (6-1, Sr.) averaged 13.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and accounted for 95 assists. Chris Kozak (6-0, Sr.) returns to the guard spot averaging 10.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. More importantly Kozak contributed 85 assists and 40 steals.

Randy Brown 6-1 Chris Kozak 6-0 Trey Helm 6-3 Dakota Noland 5-11 Ryan Skillern 6-2 Chase Bradstreet 5-10 Josh Walker 6-0 Brenton Willingham 5-10 Zak Youngwolfe 6-2 Jon Golden 5-10 Eli Savage 6-1 Kyle Wright 5-11 Isaac Miller 6-0

G G F G C G F G Sr. Jr. So. So. So.

GIRLS

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

No information provided From the school.

Summit Christian Eagles Website: www.sca-eagles.com BOYS John Phillips (1st year) 11-12 Record: 18-10

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Outlook: Former Broken Arrow, McLain and University of Tulsa head coach John Phillips takes over an Eagles program that went 18-10 last year. Phillips is dependent upon the crossover of athletes from football to basketball. Summit returns zero starters from last year’s squad with the leading scorer averaging just five points a game in Jared Minnix. The 6-5 forward averaged five rebounds last season. 6-1 guard J.T. Lawson totaled 27 assists last year and returns for his senior season. Phillips likes the potential that 6-4 sophomore forward Gabe Odon brings to the court. Senior guard Zach Holderness, junior guard Jeremy Pelotte and sophomore guard Cameron Gilbert will be counted upon as well. Jared Minnix J.T. Lawson Zach Holderness Cameron Gilbert Jeremy Pelotte Gabe Oden

6-5 6-1 5-9 5-11 6-0 6-4

F G G G G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So.

GIRLS Jeff Farquhar (4th year) 11-12 Record: 5-18 Outlook: The Lady Eagles return three starters from last year’s lineup. Hanna Giddens has been hampered by injuries but is healthy and looking forward to a productive senior season. She averaged 11 points and 4 rebounds per game last season. Taryn Clayton and Joslynn Lawler are scrappy players who are solid and improving. The freshmen class has had success in junior high and will an immediate impact. Raley Farquhar and Jordan Langebartels are talented guards from that class. Edwidge Constant has blossomed into a solid player for the Lady Eagles and Sarah Higginbotham has been working on her game as well. Sophomores Megan Berry, Teyai Clayton and Channing Freeman will add solid contributions. Summit Lady Eagles Taryn Clayton Hanna Giddens Joslynn Lawler Edwidge Constant Sarah Higginbotham Madison Stewart Megan Berry

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Teyai Clayton Channing Freeman Raley Farquhar Beauty Jones Taylor Lee Jordan Langebartels

Talihina Golden Tigers

So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

GIRLS Chris Brown (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 22-6)

Outlook: Despite the loss of six seniors and four starters, the Lady Golden Tigers still return a quality group of experienced players including the lone returning starter 5-9 senior Tara Hawkins, who averaged 7.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Adding to the experience will be a pair of seniors, 5-5 guard Keisha Brown and 5-6 forward Jasmin Humphreys on a lineup that likes to use team speed and defense to produce transition buckets.

Website: www.talihina.k12.ok.us BOYS Darian Dickson ( 2nd year) 11-12 Record:13-13

Outlook: The Golden Tigers, who came on strong in the second half of the season a year ago, return three starters along with other experienced players in 2012-13. Allen Lockhart, a 6-2 sophomore, returns as the leading scorer averaging 14.1 points and 4 rebounds per game along with Clark Austin, 5-11 senior, who averaged 11.4 points and 3 boards per contest. Joining the lineup will be Logan Hildebrand, 6-1 sophomore, who averaged 8.3 points and 5 boards along with Caleb Killingsworth, 5-6 senior, who averaged 3.1 points last season. A pair of juniors, 6-2 Eli Moses and 6-0 Ethan Sisk add to the lineup along with sophomores Christian McClain and Chance Oliver.

“What a difference a year makes,” smiled Dickson. “Last season’s lessons and continued development during the summer is allowing us to speed up the tempo going hard to the basket while capable of filling it up from the outside. We’ll use the same type of tenacity on defense to speed up the game and cover the entire area of the court.”

Clark Austin 5-11 Caleb Killingsworth 5-6 Allen Lockhart 6-2 Logan Hildebrand 6-1 Eli Moses 6-2 Ethan Sisk 6-0 Christian McClain 5-10 Chance Oliver 5-10

G G G C F F F F

Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. So.

“Hawkins is a defensive hound ,” notes coach Jeff Oliver. “Brown and Humphreys each saw lots of floor time last year and are very capable to step into starting roles. Kaelin Boren is ready to play after rehabbing a torn ACL. I’m also expecting Amber Robinson and Heidi Toliver to contribute big minutes.” Keisha Brown 5-5 Kaelin Boren 5-4 Kelsey Teague 5-3 Amber Robinson 5-10 Rheil-Lee Maxwell 5-7 Emily Emmert 5-7 Jasmin Humphreys 5-6 Tara Hawkins 5-10 Malacha Austin 5-5 Heidi Toliver 5-9 Jayla Johnson 5-10 Shea James 5-8

G G G F/P F F G G/F G P F P

Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. So.

Thomas-FayCuster Terriers

Tonkawa Buccaneers Website: www.tonkawa.k12.ok.us

Website: www.thomas.k12.ok.us Outlook: With the loss of four post players from last year due to injury and graduation the Terriers will look to move to a quicker tempo of play. Coach Jim Petree, in his 30th season, will look to returning starters Chezden Nease and Tyler Mannering to lead the way in the backcourt. Nease averaged 10.4 points per game while Mannering dished out four assists per game a season ago. Both will be counted upon to lead the way in the scoring column in what should be a good year for coach Petree. Look for 6-1 Noah Reyes and 5-10 Hunter Herrera, both sophomores, to grow into their roles this season. Justin Miller (1.5ppg/2.0 ast.) at 6-3 provides much needed size to the Terriers Chezden Nease 5-11 Tyler Mannering 5-9 Justin Miller 6-3 Schell Apple 6-2 Hunter Herrera 5-10 Noah Reyes 6-1 Connor Symmons 6-0 GIRLS Jay Wood (4th year) 11-12 Record: 23-2

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Outlook: The Lady Terriers return two starters from a squad that went 23-2 last season and reached the state semifinals. This year coach Jay Wood will send an athletic, young squad onto the court at certain positions. Senior Keela Hamar (12.8 ppg/2.1reb) totaled 97 assists a year ago and will be counted to provide leadership this season. Jamie Gibson returns after averaging 15.2 points per game as a sophomore and 4.6 rebounds. 5-11 McKenzie Billy provides the additional size to the front court that the Lady Terriers haven’t had in past years. Billy averaged 5.2 ppg and pulled in 4.3 rebounds as a freshman. Freshman Anna Cornell adds her 5-10 frame to the front court as the Lady Terriers should make another run to the state tournament. Keela Hamar 5-6 Jamie Gibson 5-6 Carley Frymire McKenzie Billy 5-11 Ali Clayborn 5-1 Savana Marsh 5-6 Maddy Gose 5-6 Anna Cornell 5-10

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Outlook: In his eighth season as Tonkawa head coach, Mike Deckman returns seven players to the line-up, four of which are returning starters. Returning senior guard Keifer Starr (5-10) averaged 14.8 points per game and six rebounds last year and is expected to have a great senior season with move-in sophomore Chantay Sigwing (6-1). Sigwing leaves Frontier where he averaged nearly 15 points per game dropping 19 against Tonkawa last year. Jay Garrison (6-2) and Trent Ellis (5-10) are the Tigers starting forwards. Garrison pulled down eight rebounds per game while Ellis added seven of his own. Coach Deckman has nothing but positive things to say about Garrison and Ellis, “Garrison carried us last year early when we were beat up.” Post player Ryan Fehring is a big 6-foot-5 and averaged 8.6 points and seven rebounds a game. Defensively the staff is excited to watch Fehring control the boards. Coach Deckman believes his guard combo may be the best in Class 2A, “Brekken Grein (6-3) could be one of our most improved players. Starr is one of the top guards in our class, while Sigwing was already one of the top guards in Class A.”

Outlook: The Tigers return two starters from last year’s 19-win campaign including the team’s leading scorer Josh Eaves, the 6-3 senior forward who averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds last season. Lane Faulkenberry, 6-0 point guard, will bring leadership back to the perimeter after averaging 6 points a year ago. Among the other players expected to make an impact in the lineup will be 6-4 junior Rusty Moore, who averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds, at center where he’ll share time with a pair of sophomores, Wyatt Daniel, who added 6 points and 4 boards per game and 6-1 Garrett Wall, who brings a 4 point 3 rebound mark to the action. Head coach James Pannell will call on 5-9 guard Jody Moreland, 6-1 forward Devin Tomlinson and the ball-handling skills of 5-10 freshman guard Issac Cooper for valuable minutes.

11-12 Record: 17-10

BOYS James Pannell (1st year) 11-12 Record: 19-8

With this type of talent the Buccaneers are looking like one of the top team to conted with in 2A. Last year they went 17-10 and lost to Yale at the buzzer in the Regional Consolation finals. Other players expected to contribute include Benjamin Hook (5-11, G, Jr.) and Tucker Alexander (5-10, G, Fr.). Assistant coaches include Tony West and Jamie Means. Team managers are Shea Maple, Jennifer Mitchell, Michelle Brown, Isabella Reyes and Karen Hernandez.

Clayton Marshall Daniel Reed Brandon Long Levi Davis Taylor Smith Evan Spradley T.J. Gilbert Danny Hall Cory Legrand Austin Baker Jacob Keller Cris Legrand Blake Long Blaze Lucas Bobby Potts Dalton Wall Kameron Long Adam Marshall Shylo Strickland

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BOYS Jim Petree (30th year) 11-12 Record: 17-8

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GIRLS Mark Huster (5th year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: The Lady Buccaneers graduated a couple of seniors in Deborah Means and McKenzie Cranford, but they do return several juniors who look to make the 2012-13 season one to remember. Taylor McAreavey (6-0, Sr.) returns to handle the post/forward position, while Chandler Tarrant (5-4, Sr.) and Holly Hembree (5-6, Sr.) are looking to start at guard. Head coach Mark Huster has a young team and getting them to jell is going to be a challenge, but the tradition at Tonkawa is strong and the girls know what it takes to win. Look for Kylee Bess (5-7, Sr.), Valerie Allen (5-4, So.) and Rebecca Means (5-6, Jr.) to all play important roles this season.

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11-12 Record: 16-11

Outlook: The Lady Tigers will continue their uptempo style offense and aggressive man defense as this year’s lineup experiences growing pains early on. A trio of starters return paced by 5-7 senior guard Kayla White, 5-8 senior forward Katelyn Cook and 5-7 junior Jody Hopson. Morgan Moore, a 5-9 senior and 5-7 junior Kelsey Chambers will add athleticism in the blocks. “This group of girls compliment each other’s abilities,” said head coach Seth Karn. “The depth of our lineup will allow us to maintain the uptempo offense as well try to find our identity and be a solid unit in time for the playoffs.” NOVEMBER 2012

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Website: www.vanoss.k12.ok.us

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Kim Lewis (1st year) 11-12 Record: 13-15

Outlook: “We are a young team with great potential. We are making adjustments to a new up-tempo philosophy,” said coach Lewis. “With continuing hard work and dedication, I hope to see good things develop for our team in the near future.” Katie Pershbacher (5-11, Sr.) averaged 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds. Kaylen Donelson (5-9, Jr.) will add speed to the offense and should continue to improve on her 3.1 ppg from last year. Kalli Mowdy (5-8, Jr.) at guard gives the Lady Wolves another quick guard on the outside.

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Outlook: Coach Eric Norton’s squad returns three starters from a 20-8 squad that reached the regionals last year. Dylan Youngstedt returns after averaging 10.6 points, six rebounds and two assists as a junior. Youngstedt isn’t Walters only scoring threat as J.C. Herring averaged 10.3 points last year while dishing out two assists and nabbing two steals. Lance Rogers (8 ppg/8reb) rounds out the Devils trio of seniors, how those three and a talented group of underclassmen mesh will determine the success of the team. Four of the eight losses for the Devils came to state tournament teams and has expectations high for the 2012-13 campaign. 1-Logan Parli 3-Chance Stillwell 4-Bryce Willis 5-Trevor Hartman 10-J.C. Herring 11-Dylan Youngstedt 12-Bryce Abbe 13-Joe Volosky 15-Bradan Mitchell 20-Sheldon Downes 21-Lance Rodgers 23-Sterling Ticeahkie 30-Chris Meyer 32-Tripp West 33-Dwayne Ototivo GIRLS

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Sam Hale (8th year) 11-12 Record: 20-7

Outlook: Coach Sam Hale believes the potential this season for his team is very high coming off a 20-7 record last year. Guard play is solid for the Lady Devils with the return of seniors Olivia Potter (26.2 ppg/2.2 reb) and Madisyn Abbe (9.5 ppg) whom despite standing just 5-6 pulled in an average of 8.5 rebounds. Junior Cassidy Johnson rounds out the Lady Devils backcourt as she averaged 1.9 ppg and 1.2 rebounds last year. Post play has improved with senior forwards Chelby Mansel (6.8 ppg/7.2 reb) who stands 5-9 and Lacey Anderson (4.4 ppg/4.3 reb), a 5-10 presence in the paint, returning. Keep an eye on six-foot freshman forwards Hannah High and Bailee Frazier. 5-Daci Meyer 11-Lacey Anderson 12-Olivia Potter 13-Hannah High 14-Chelsea Thompson 21-Madisyn Abbe 22-Kyla Hunt 24-Cassidy Johnson 25-Shelby Mata 33-Cortlin Doye 34-Chelby Mansel 35-Bailee Frazier

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Walters Blue Devils Website: www.blued.org BOYS Eric Norton 11-12 Record: 20-8

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average 11.3 points per contests while 6-3 Grey Denton averaged 11.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while senior, 6-0 Tim Smithson, averaged 9.4 points for coach James Bliss. A pair of guards, 5-11 K.T. Parker and 5-9 Cody Coffman add speed and quickness on both end of the court.

“Kyle has the ability to drive to the rim,” said Bliss. “Tim’s ability to pass the ball and shoot from three is a bonus while Greg can score inside and out. We’ll use our team speed and shooting touch to make up for size on the front line.”

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added experience to the lineup. Coach Kana looks to 5-7 Morgan Barton and 5-6 Allie Davis to deliver additional help on the perimeter while 5-9 Robin Goodreau will be counted upon to add strength on the front line.

“Raven is strong on the blocks but can also take a defender off the dribble,” said Kana. “Brandie gives us perimeter offense while Carley is the uptempo defender that forces opponents into mistakes. Our strength is the team quickness; but we’ll need balanced scoring from several players.”

Raven Girty Brandie Center Carley Lyons Morgan Barton Robin Goodreau Allie Davis Mikaela Fletcher Paige Jackson Caitlin Goodson Brianna Lane GIRLS Kaylee Mathews Justin Kana (5th year) Brook Moses 11-12 Record: 10-15 Tristen Roach Outlook: Among the 18 players on the Lady Payton Jackson Eagles roster, 10 of the 18 are underclassmen Becky Kauffman as coach Justin Kana returns just one starter Jessica Kauffman as Raven Girty, 5-9 junior center, leads the Brittany Troutt efforts with a 9.5 ppg/6.1 reb. average from Melissa Girty last season. A pair of seniors including 5-6 Brandie Center and 5-5 Carley Lyons bring

Kyle Taylor Grey Denton Tim Smithson K.T. Parker Cody Coffman Quinton Ayers James Collier Jake Leybas Anthony Carney

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Watonga Eagles Website: www.watongapublicschools.com BOYS Ty Hussey (7th Year) 11-12 Record: 25-3

Outlook: The Eagles lost four starters and their sixth man off of last years team. They may struggle early but have the talent to compete. They will be looking for good years from their four guards. Senior Travis Hartfield returns after averaging 14 points a game last year along with six rebounds. Coach Hussey says this is a hard working group that will surprise some people and be ready to make a run in February.

Travis Hartfield 6-1 Marcus Guillen 5-10 Kaleil Pendleton 5-7 Wyatt Johnson 6-1 Tim O’Dell 6-5 Brennan Lafferty 6-1 Darren Williams 5-9 Mario Reyes 5-10

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Wayne Bulldogs BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Wellston Tigers BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Wewoka Tigers Website: www.wps.k12.ok.us BOYS Vernell Kemp (4th year) 11-12 Record: 23-3

Outlook: The Tigers welcome back the nucleus of last year’s 23-win season. Ranked among the top in Class 2A, the Tigers return four starters including 6-4 sophomore Kelly Kemp, who in his freshman season averaged a double-double every game recording 14

points and 12 rebounds while catching early attention on the recruiting circuit. The Tigers welcome the return of two other double digit scorers including 6-0 senior Domonique Tiger, who averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds, along with 6-1 junior forward Bryton Washington, who grabbed 8 rebounds per game in addition to his 11 points per game average.

“With our experience and overall quickness,” said head coach Vernell Kemp, “we can present opponents challenges with an aggressive up-tempo offensive attack. This year’s team is physically stronger than a year ago which will help our results on both ends of the court.”

Domonique Tiger 6-0 G Sr. Quinton Edwards 6-2 G Sr. Bryton Washington 6-1 F/G Jr. Trae Johnson 6-4 F/C Jr. Kelly Kemp 6-4 F/G So. Zac Scott Sr. Travion Shepherd Sr. Machad Kincade Sr. Elijah Roberts Jr. Erias Reynolds Jr. Craig Madkins So. Garrett Garner So. Dalton Findley So. Jamal Hart So. Atrillion Nichols So. Tre Roberts Fr. Darius Roberts Fr. Izrael Harjo Fr. Doug Terrell Fr. Collin Wood Fr. Trey Williams Fr. Jay Williams Fr.

GIRLS J.K. Wayne (1st year) 11-12 Record: 13-12

Outlook: The Lady Tigers roster will be filled with six starters in 2012-2013. Three starters return who actually wore the black and orange uniforms last season including a trio of seniors led by 5-9 forward Kendall Roulston, who averaged 10 points per game, along with 5-8 forward Tamyra Hodges who averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds, and 5-6 center Ashley Humbles. Three additional starters from other schools join the Wewoka lineup this season including VYPE Top 100 selection Charity Lena, 5-10 senior forward, who moves in from New Lima along with her sister, 5-11 senior center Hope Lena. Charity averaged 17 points per outing last season for New Lima with her ability to score from anywhere on the floor. Mya Tramble, a 5-2 senior guard, actually won a state title last year as a member of the Shawnee Lady Wolves who finished undefeated while winning the Class 5A title. The depth of the roster includes additional game time experience with seniors Paula Edwards and Kelsey Slovacek and sophomore Alex Hamilton. “Our lineup has talent that knows what’s necessary to win,” admits head coach Wes Wood. “We have the personnel with the ability to score at every position on the court. With the right chemistry in place, this group of girls can make this season something special.” Charity Lena

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Kendall Roulston Tamyra Hodges Hope Lena Ashley Humbles Mya Tramble Paula Edwards Kelsey Slovacek Alex Hamilton

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Wilson Eagles

Website: : www.rogers.tulsaschools.org BOYS Jonathan Rabovsky (1st year) 11-12 Record: 14-11

Dedric Cherry 6-1 Travis Hytche 6-1 AJ Lewis 6-0 LaQurious Taft 5-8 Gerald Adams 6-3 Jajuan Arnold 5-10 DeRell Simpson 6-1 Colton Wells 5-10 Joshua Kimble 5-7 Prayvion Brantley 6-2 Kore Gamble 5-10 LaZarus Liggins 5-8 Steven McAfee 5-8 Kyree Mason 5-8 GIRLS Jen Lawrence 11-12 Record: N/A

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Outlook: “We are very young. Our team will consist of mostly ninth graders with only two returning starters. We are preparing for our return to the Green Country next year,” said coach Lawrence. Jordan Doyle (5-8, Jr.) is penciled in at guard with Breyon Jackson. The two juniors give the Lady Ropers a chance to have a solid backcourt. Jordan Doyle Corey Black Breyon Jackson Mariah Walker Delainia Ford Eva Lewis Michella Harris Teriyon Thomas Jesse Mae Harris Kennedy Payne Sunasya Smith 306

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GIRLS Brian Wingfield (1st year) 11-12 Record: 1-21

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Outlook: Hope springs eternal for the Lady Eagles as five players with starting experience join head coach Brian Wingfield, who takes his first ever head coaching duties. CayCee Griffin, 5-10 junior post player, provides the nucleus of talent on this year’s squad along with 5-10 sophomore forward Olivia Howard. Playmaking duties will again rest in the hands of 5-1 senior guard Kandace Cain. Other key personnel include 5-6 senior guard Kelsey Idleman and incoming freshman 5-6 forward Kassidy Morse. “Because of our youth, we’re sticking to the basics,” said Wingfield of his youthful, athletic and energetic squad. “Our approach will be defense first as the offense comes of age.”

Will Rogers Ropers

Outlook: “Tulsa Will Rogers will be young and athletic. They look to continue to build upon last years success,” said coach Rabovsky. Dedric Cherry and Travis Hytche are two VYPE Top 100 players giving Rogers a solid one-two punch at guard. Both averaged over 10.0 points per game last season. AJ Lewis (6-0, So.) is another tough guard/forward combo who gives defenses fits. Also look for LaQurious Taft at guard. The freshman has showed he belongs on the varsity court.

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Blayke Hunziker Website: www.wilson.k12.ok.us BOYS David McGuire (5th year) 11-12 Record: 18-10

Outlook: As Wilson moves up to Class 2A, the Eagles welcome 5 starters back to the nest for 2012-2013 following last year’s 18-win season in Class A competition. Sharp-shooting guard, Blayke Hunziker, a 6-1 senior, enters the year with a career 17.9 scoring average to lead the hopes for head coach David McGuire, now in his fifth year. The Eagles have size on the front line with 6-7 forward Curtis Ramsey, who can also score from beyond the arc, added 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Added size and range to score comes to play with 6-5 forward Keedric Emerson. Reno Raines and Josh Houchin, who split time in a starting lineup last year, also return. “We’ve got the ingredients,” said McGuire, “to have a legitimate shot at the Big House. Our experience, size and outside shooting combine together to open the door to success.” Brian Bond 6-0 Blayke Hunziker 6-1 Curtis Ramsey 6-7 Gabriel Dos Santos 5-11 Keedric Emerson 6-6 Casey Littlefield 5-8 Reno Raines 5-11 Logan Newby 6-5 Owen Minggu 6-1 Levi Thompson 5-11 Trendon Smith 5-10 Josh Houchin 5-10

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Kelsey Idleman 5-6 Kandace Cain 5-1 Megan Llanas 5-7 Alicia Alexander 5-10 CayCee Griffin 5-9 Olivia Howard 5-10 Danielle Cormany 5-10 Kassidy Morse 5-6 Connar Battles 5-4 Payton Stearns 5-9 Cassidy Whatley 5-3

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Wister Wildcats

Tyler Gibson Website: www.wister.k12.ok.us BOYS Mark Warren (6th year) 11-12 Record: 18-8

Outlook: The ‘Cats may have graduated four starters from last year but the one remaining has plenty of game. VYPE Top 100 selection

Tyler Gibson, a 6-4 senior forward, will return to lead the charge after averaging 11.6 points and 4.3 rebounds last year. A trio of senior guards will join Gibson in the lineup including 5-10 Colby Turnipseed and 5-10 Brandon Silva and 5-9 Cody Sprabery. Adding front line size will be 6-2 junior Caleb Moore in the post. “Tyler is our go to player,” pointed out coach Mark Warren. “Our kids are working hard to find our identity and come together in time for the end of the regular season.”

Tyler Gibson 6-4 Colby Turnipseed 5-10 Brandon Silva 5-10 Cody Spraberry 5-10 Dustin Bailey 5-7 Kolby Morrison 6-0 John Watts 6-1 Dylan Harber 6-0 Tyler Fite 5-10 Austin Word 5-8 Lane Carpenter 5-11 Jason Blair 5-11 Steven Wemmerus 5-9 Austin Vanhook 6-1 Caleb Moore 6-1 Jordan Sisson 5-11 Wade Wisdom 5-7 Colton Newton 5-10 Wesley Wisdom 5-7 Jesse Hammons 5-8 GIRLS Carrie Covey (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-16

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Outlook: The Lady Wildcats welcome five seniors back to the court as head coach Mark Warren enters his 6th season. Clara Brown, 5-5 guard who averaged 10.1 points and 4 rebounds will join 5-5 guard Cheyanne Pilkington on the perimeter. Kayla Newton, 5-10 center, averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game while 5-7 forwards, Codie Smith and Bryanna Warren averaged 6 points per night. Jayla Roath, a 5-10 sophomore will definitely make an impact after scoring 7 points per contest last year. Caiti White, a 5-4 junior, and two freshmen, Kaylee Roath and Kyla Brown are capable of putting points on the board. “This season, we have depth on our side,” said Warren. “This offers the advantage we’ve waited for to develop consistency on offense and defense.”

Codie Smith 5-7 Cheyanne Pilkington 5-5 Bryanna Warren 5-7 Kayla Newton 5-9

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Wynnewood Savages

Website: www.wynnewood.k12.ok.us BOYS David Griffin (4th year) 11-12 Record: 18-9

Outlook: Coach David Griffin returns 3 ½ starters off an 18-win season a year ago. Seniors Deaundre Carr (10.0 ppg) and Alec Hetherington (10.0) are the top returning scorers. Also back is junior center Ty Milligan (5.0 ppg) and part-time starter Michael Nowden (6.0 ppg). Sophomore center Jordan Romine is a move-in who should help with play in the frontcourt. Deaundre Carr 5-9 Alec Hetherington 6-0 Ty Milligan 6-0 Michael Nowden 5-9 Dillon Jones 5-8 Brad Hetherington 6-1 Blake Summers 6-0 Paxton Killblane 5-11 Jordan Romine 6-5 GIRLS Jeff Brown (1st year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

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Jessica Looney Katie Bumgarner Becky Wilson Jaycee Sanders Casady Webb Meghan Williams Shaynee Martin

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Yale Bulldogs

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Website: www.yale.k12.ok.us BOYS Rocky Kennedy (5th Year) 11-12 Record: 24-7

Outlook: Coach Kennedy has three returning starters from last years squad that made the area tournament last year. They have a good size and depth with a group of juniors that got valuable experience last year. Brady Eberhart is the leading returning scorer with an average of 13.2 points a game last season. Close behind him is Konner Fowler who also averaged 5.6 rebounds a game. Jake Winterbottom will be looked upon to contribute again this year from his guard position. To continue their success, they will need to defend on a consistent basis and play hard every night. Brady Eberhart 5-11 Konner Fowler 6-3 Jake Winterbottom 5-10 Braxton Wade 6-3 Shane Smith 6-8 Tyler Eason 6-0

G F G G F G

GIRLS KEVIN SHELLHORSE (5th Year) 11-12 Record: 16-11

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Outlook: The Bulldogs will be led by a group of six seniors, including four returning starters. The leading returning scorer is senior guard Lexi Huff. She averaged nearly 14 points a game and 4.2 rebounds last season. Joining her at guard will be Jimmie Roach. Down low will be senior Brett Thomas along with a couple underclassmen in Juaneta Robison and Katelyn Clark. Other that will be looked upon to contribute will be Taylor Moore, Jackie Baird and Bailey Wade. Coach Shellhorse will look for the team to be more balanced in scoring this year and improve on their sixteen wins from last season.

Lexi Huff G Sr. Brett Thomas F Sr. Jimmie Roach G Sr. Juanita Robison F Jr. Katelyn Clark F So. Taylor Moore F Sr. Jackie Baird F Sr. Bailey Wade F So.

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1 Weleetka 908 2 Cheyenne 875 3 Glencoe 832 4 Okarche 717 5 Wright City 708 6 Fort Cobb-Broxton 630 7 Velma-Alma 621 8 Sterling 552 9 Laverne 540 10 Frontier 418 11 Pond Creek-Hunter 328 12 Boswell 317 13 Tipton 288 14 Chattanooga 245 15 Cyril 228 16 Stuart 209 17 Calumet 202 18 Moss 167 19 Garber 161 20 Allen 134

1 Okarche 1002 2 Kiowa 932 3 Frontier 931 4 Fort Cobb-Broxton 835 5 Dewar 762 6 New Lima 664 7 Pond Creek-Hunter 650 8 Cheyenne-Reydon 540 9 Turner 535 10 Sterling 525 11 Seiling 522 12 Chattanooga 411 13 Stonewall 284 14 Calumet 250 15 Fort Towson 222 16 Cyril 196 17 Cashion 179 18 Binger-Oney 145 19 Waukomis 139 20 Mason 137

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MARKELL HENDERSON (6-4) BOSWELL SCORPIONS Senior-Small Forward Athletic and accurate are the best two words to describe Markell.

CHEYENNE BEEN (5-5) DEWAR DRAGONS Senior-Guard A two-time Top 100 player, Cheyenne is great at whatever she plays.

SETH OVERSTREET (6-2) LAVERNE TIGERS Senior-Forward Seth averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and 2.0 assists last year.

MIRANDA SCHAEFER (5-9) WRIGHT CITY JAX Senior-Forward Miranda plays hard and can will her team to win. Look for her to dominate the paint.

JOSH TORRES (6-1) TIPTON TIGERS Senior-Shooting Guard/Point Guard A VYPE Top 100 player in basketball and football.

ALIX ROBINSON (5-6) CASHION WILDCATS Sophomore-Point Guard Alix is only a sophomore, but her play makes her one of the best at PG. Big things from her this season.

TREVYN WOOLBRIGHT (5-11) STERLING TIGERS Senior-Point Guard Trevyn has the ability to take over games when necessary.

MARISSA GOODMAN (5-8) FRONTIER MUSTANGS Junior-Forward Marissa is a complete player. Last year she averaged 19.5 a game and 7.8 rebounds.

LANE MILLS (6-2) ALLEN MUSTANGS Senior-Guard Looks like a college player, plays like a college player, should be a college player.

SHELBY QUINLAN (5-7) MEDFORD CARDINALS Senior-Point Guard Shelby averaged 28 points and 15.0 rebounds last season.

2nd team boys

2nd team girls

TY LAZENBY (6-5) GLENCOE PANTHERS Sophomore-Guard Ty may only be a sophomore but he plays like a veteran senior.

MALLORY CLIFT (5-5) FORT COBB-BROXTON MUSTANGS Senior-Guard Mallory averaged 10.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

ZACHARY RUFF (5-8) POINT GUARD Senior-Point Guard Zachary plays fast and has the ability to make his teammates better.

KACIE MACK (6-1) WAUKOMIS CHIEFS Senior-Center Kacie averaged 10.2 points and 7.3 rebounds last year. Should see an increase in those total this season.

KOLTON BROWN (6-4) SOUTHWEST COVETANT PATRIOTS Senior-Forward Last year Kolton averaged 16.7 points and 9.2 rebounds a game. Solid player on both ends of the floor.

KYLEE SAVILLE (5-6) VELMA-ALMA COMETS Senior-Guard The senior guard averaged more than 10 points per game and 5.0 assists.

HUNTER MILES (6-8) OKEENE WHIPPETS Junior-Center The big man averaged 14 ppg last year. Will boost the Whippets when he returns from his football injury.

STACI PRATT (5-7) CANTON TIGERS Senior-Guard Last season Staci averaged nearly ten points a game. Look for the guard to step things up this season.

DALLAS LITTLE (6-3) STROTHER YELLOWJACKETS Senior-Guard A great shooter, Dallas is comfortable shooting from any spot on the floor.

TASHA VINEYARD (5-7) BOSWELL SCORPIONS Senior-Guard Tasha averaged 19.4 point a game and 4.0 rebounds last year.

SCHOOL INFORMATION NOT PROVIDED Our staff worked long and hard to acquire all the information we could. Emails, Phone calls, faxes, and just about every way possible we tried to get a hold of every coach in the state. If your school is not listed, then we did not receive any sort of response from the coaches. If you would like to keep us updated on your school, then email Oklahoma@VYPE.com. Agra Beaver Binger-Oney Blair Bowlegs

Chanute Elm. City Parnell Fletcher Fox Haileyville

Hollis Indianhoma Kremlin Hillsdale Mason Maizeville

Moss Oaks OCA Panola Paoli

PC-Hunter Riverfield Rock Creek Ryan Seiling

Smithville South Coffeyville Tipton Turner Turpin

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Achille Golden Eagles Website: www.achilleisd.org

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Aaron Norton (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 11-16

Outlook: With a veteran squad and all five starters returning from last year, Coach Aaron Norton hopes to take the Lady Eagles to new heights this year in Achille. Achille will look to bring a lot of defensive pressure this season as they look to utilize their athleticism and quickness. A senior-laden starting five will be led by Mallory Phelps, a 5-foot-6 senior guard who averaged 7.1 points last year, and 5-6 senior forward Marissa Williams (5.9 points). 5-foot-6 junior guard Kayla Wright (8.2 points) will be the key component of the Achille offensive attack. Senior 5-5 guard Maggie Back and senior 5-8 forward Cheyenne Crisp (3.6 points) round out the starting lineup for the Lady Eagles. “We are small, but very quick and are looking to improve on our scoring from last year (39.1 points per game), while maintaining defensive pressure and limiting opponents’ scoring. We return our top six players from last season”, says Norton. Achille will look to make some noise this year with their veteran squad, playing in the tough Bryan County Conference in the hopes that they will make a deep run in the playoffs this season. Kayla Wright

5-6 Jr.

Marissa Williams F

5-6 Sr.

Maggie Back

Mallory Phelps

G G

Cheyenne Crisp F

Madison Stangbow F Stephanie Morgan F

Ryan Tomlinson G

5-5 Sr. 5-6 Sr. 5-8 Sr. 5-6 Jr.

5-8 Sr. 5-6 Sr.

Alex Longhorns Website: www.alex.k12.ok.us

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Isaac Byrne (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 13-11

Outlook: The Longhorns hope to improve on last year’s 13-11 finish through a solid mix of guard and post play this year. Coach Isaac Byrne returns three starters from 310

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last season, led by 6-foot-4 senior center, Zach Mainka who averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game last year. A strong junior class looks to bolster the Longhorn lineup with four junior starters including the backcourt tandem of 5-8 guard Shaedon Carter and 5-8 guard Ryland Ketchum (4.0). 6-2 junior Devin Thornburg and 5-8 junior Dalton Payne round out the Longhorn starting five. “We should be much improved as we only lost two seniors off of last year’s squad. We are deep and should be able to play ten to twelve kids most nights” according to coach Byrne. Zach Mainka

6-4

Sr.

Devin Thornburg 6-2

Jr.

Shaedon Carter 5-8 Ryland Ketchum 5-8 Dalton Payne Cody Carnes Jacob Otsy

5-8 6-5

5-10

Andrew McBride 5-8 Jackson Mainka 6-2 Jose Ochoa GIRLS

5-5

G G G C F

G F

David Rosenberg (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

So. So. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: Coach David Rosenberg has high hopes for his Lady Longhorns this season as they return three starters off of last year’s 17-9 team. Led by junior guards Ashley Williams and Holly Anderson, Alex looks to play an up-tempo style of basketball and use their speed and athleticism to set the tone for the season. The Lady Longhorns are a young team with no seniors, but have plenty of experience returning from a regional playoff run last year. According to coach Rosenberg, “We are very quick and athletic and will look to push the ball on offense. We have a lot of confidence coming off of last year’s playoff run.” Using a guard-laden lineup, coach Rosenberg will look to juniors Tessa Langford and Autumn Zachary to provide a spark on both ends of the floor. Tylnn Wolfe

Fr.

Faith Alexander F

So.

Autumn Zachary G Cerissa Jones

Kaylee Warrior F

Ashley Williams G Holly Anderson G Tessa Langford F

Allen

Jr.

Fr.

So. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Mustangs Website: www.allen.k12.ok.us

GIRLS

Jeremy Strong (5th year) 11-12 Record: 22-5

Outlook: “We return one starter from last year. Eight freshmen will step in and fill the void left by last year’s seniors. I’m sure we will have our ups and downs, but expectations are high,” said coach Strong. Beyla Skelton (5-9, Sr.) averaged 10 points and 6.0 rebounds last season. Look for Cheyenne Nickell (5-9, Sr.), Sandra Howshar (5-8, Jr.) and Erin Warren (5-5, Sr.) are three players expected to provide quality minutes on the floor this season. Beyla Skelton

5-9

G/F

Sr.

Erin Warren

5-5

Sr.

Ashley Cross

5-2

Cheyenne Nickell 5-9 Sandra Howshar 5-8 Hannah Heck

5-5

Brittany Graham 5-9 Kennedy Prentice 5-5 Alison Sells

Jessi Merriman

5-4 5-7

Charlea Leonard 5-11 Meagan Beavert 5-7 Miranda Raney Alycia Evans

Taryn Wofford

Nora Thompson

Tosha Deathridge

5-4 5-5 5-4

F F

G/F G G G F F F

G/F F

Sr. Jr.

Fr. Jr. Jr.

Fr. Fr.

So. Fr.

So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Casey Deathridge Kyla McGee

Arapaho-Butler Indians Website: www.ampo.k12.ok.us BOYS Damon Garner (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 21-8

year are sophomore Codi Martinez and 6-0 freshman forward Kaden Kennedy.

Levi Prickett Ryan Cauthen Chase Loggins Luke Swinburar Murphy Douglas Kaden Kennedy Codi Martinez

6-2 G 6-2 F 5-9 G 6-2 F 5-10 C 6-0 F 5-8 G

GIRLS Kirk Reimers (1st year) 11-12 Record: 29-2

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So.

So. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr.

Arkoma Mustangs Website: www.arkoma.k12.ok.us BOYS

Chester Johnson (5th year) 11-12 Record: 6-17

Outlook: The Mustangs enter the year with only one returning starter and very little experience among other players on the roster. Tyree Noldon, 6-1 sophomore guard, returns after averaging 8.0 points and 8 rebounds last season. Demetric Johnson, 6-3 senior, takes the court for his final campaign along side a pair of sophomores 6-4 forward Clay Conley and 5-8 guard Josh Marion.

Nathan Gragg

5-10

Sr.

Tyler Koontz

6-0

Jr.

Demetric Johnson 6-3 Jacob Dixon

6-3

McKenzie Farley 5-7 Tyree Noldon Clay Conley

Josh Marion

Michael Reeder Aaron Parsons Dustin Miller

Jamie Johnson

6-1 6-4 5-8 6-0 6-0 5-6 5-9

Alex Henderson 5-6 James Briggs

5-6

GIRLS Connie Ray (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 14-9

G G F

G/F F

G F

G G

Sr. Sr. Jr.

So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

No information provided From the school.

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Dale Christenson

11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: The Huskies return several players to the lineup this season including Isaiah Gott, Nathan Hayman and Luke Reeves. Point guard Spencer Wilson and shooting guard Cody Klutts return to the backcourt. Combo player Lance McCabe is a solid shooter and could see siginificant time on the court. Isaiah Gott

Nathan Hayman

Markell Henderson Outlook: Tasha Vinyard (Sr.) returns at guard where she averaged 19.4 points and 4.0 rebounds a game last year. Vinyard may lead in scoring, but look for Keneshia Davis (Sr.) to contribute on the offensive end of the floor as well. Davis averaged 5.3 ppg last year and should increase those totals this season. Also look for seniors Stacee Bacon, Madison Cress and Nicole Pittman in the starting lineup for the Lady Scorpions. Tasha Vinyard

5-7

Sr.

Keneshia Davis

5-5

Sr.

Stacee Bacon

Madison Cress

Nicole Pittman Brenna Poe

Calli McIntyre

5-8

5-6

5-6 6-0

Sarrah Crawford 6-0 Jayci Braudrick

5-6

Breosha Williams 5-5

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Christi Braudrick (1st year) 11-12 Record: 6-24

Jr.

Fr.

Website: www.braydoyle.k12.ok.us

Website: www.boswellschools.org

Jr.

Fr.

Makayla Martin 5-5

Lance McCabe

Boswell Scorpions

Sr.

Fr.

Bray-Doyle Donkeys

Cody Klutts

Sr.

Jr.

Luke Reeves

Spencer Wilson

Sr.

BOYS

Lee Ledford (1st year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: Coach Ledford and the Donkeys enter another season in the tough Oil Conference with one senior in the starting lineup. But that shouldn’t discourage the Donkey faithful. Craig Brown (5-8, Sr.) looks to lead the Donkeys from his guard position with Josh Goodrich (6-0, So.). Junior Jessie Bearce (6-0, Jr.) is one of three guards that crack the starting lineup this season. Forward Rodney Hall (6-2, Jr.) and center Greg Perez (5-11, Jr.) will patrol the paint for NOVEMBER 2012

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the Donkeys.

Craig Brown

5-8

Sr.

Rodney Hall

6-2

Jr.

Josh Goodrich Jessie Bearce Greg Perez

Randy Jackson Austin Long

Westin Spivey GIRLS

6-0 6-0

5-11 6-2 5-9 6-1

G G C C

G G

Frank Moser (1st year) 11-12 Record: 19-7

So. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Sr.

So.

Outlook:. With three starters returning off of last year’s 19-7 regional finish, the Lady Donkeys should be a force to be reckoned with this year come playoff time. First-year coach Frank Moser will look to the senior duo of 5-foot-10 forward Erica Hatfield and 5-8 guard Morgan Kovar to lead the way for Bray-Doyle. 5-9 junior center Ashlee Kelly is another returning starter who is primed for a big season this year as well. Other key prospects who coach Moser will expect to contribute include 5-8 junior guard Madison Kelly and 6-0 freshman center Alma Alvarez. The Lady Donkeys could go much deeper in the playoffs this year if the younger players gel quickly with the strong returnees on the roster. Website: www.braydoyle.k12.ok.us

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Matt Haley

11-12 Record: 18-11

The Chieftains have a chance to be a good team this season. Stewart Paukei, Garrett Gathers, Drew Walker and Kyle Gilbert will spearhead the attack this season. Paukei will score in bunches and the Chieftains have the inse and outside game to make a run deep into the playoffs this season. GIRLS

11-12 Record: 19-12

Outlook: “We are very young so it will be important for us to develop some consistency and good chemistry. We have some talent, but will take time to put it together as a team,” said head coach Tyler Snowden. Micha Snyder (5-6, Sr.) returns after averaging 15.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. Snyder and senior forward Rachal Littlebird (5-7, Sr.) make a tough combo for teams to stop. Katie Percival (5-7, So.) averaged 2.9 points but plays great defense for Calumet. 5-6

Sr.

Ashli Richardson 5-4

Fr.

Rachal Littlebird 5-7 Katie Percival

5-7

Taylor Epperson 5-6 Kaley Spoon

5-4

G F

Sr.

So. Fr.

So.

Morgan Kovar 5-8 G Sr. Ashlee Kelly 5-9 C Jr.

Erica Hatfield 5-10 F Sr. Taylor Nichols 5-7 G So. Madison Kelly 5-8 G Jr. Alma Alvarez 6-0 C Fr. Ashton Long 5-7 G Fr.

Abbie Lumbert 5-9 F Fr.

Cameron Yellowjackets Website: www.cameron.k12.ok.us

www.chs.k12.ok.us

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Dustin Hall (6th year)

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Outlook: Following a 20-win season, the ‘Jackets must rebuild its starting lineup without the advantage of a single starting returning. The senior duo of Rodre Snell, 5-10 point guard who averaged 5.1 points with 3 assists last season, and Zack McCormack, 6-0 forward, gained playing time experience last season. Kody Whitehead, a 6-3 junior, will bolster play on the front line. Rodre Snell

5-10

Zack McCormack 6-0

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Kody Whitehead 6-3

11-12 Record: 9-14

Outlook: The Lady Yellowjackets return two seniors to provide leadership this season. Game time experience takes the court with 5-5 Tasha Janway and 5-7 Mary LeGrand along with junior guard 5-2 Kacey McGee. Tasha Janway

5-5

PG F F

Sr. Sr. Jr.

5-7

Kacey McGee

Sr.

So.

5-2

Sr.

Keeley Hambrick

Destiny Dunnigan

Jr.

Canton Tigers

So.

Website: www.canton.k12.ok.us BOYS

Joshua Laney (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-16

Outlook: Three starters return for second year head coach Joshua Laney after the Tigers went 6-16 last year. Laney believes his athletic squad has made great strides since last season and should turn things around. Guard Chad Miller returns after averaging six points along with Wade Webb who averaged six points as a sophomore last year. Senior guard Clay Smith returns after missing last season due to injury. Keep an eye on Kendal Schoonmaker (11 ppg) a junior guard that coach Laney expects big things from in the 2012-13 campaign. Lance Sessions (9 ppg/8 reb) returns for his junior campaign along with senior guard Chad Miller (6 ppg). Chad Miller

Wade Webb Gage Heath Clay Smith

11-12 Record: 20-8

Calumet Chieftains

Roger Hoffman (1st year)

Mary LeGrand

Tyler Snowden (5th year)

Micha Snyder

GIRLS

6-0

5-10

5-7

5-9

G G G

Jr.

Jr. Jr.

Sr.

Ryan Chapdeleine 5-11

So.

Chad Miller

Sr.

Kendal Schoonmaker 5-11 G Lance Sessions GIRLS

6-1 6-0

Trent Ritter (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 12-13

Jr.

Outlook: Coach Trent Ritter begins the 201213 campaign with a very young squad with just two starters back. The roster has zero juniors with a number of sophomores and even freshmen expected to see significant playing time. The back court returns the Tigers top two returning scorers in senior

guards Taylor Bromlow (8.1 ppg) and Staci Pratt (9.1 ppg). Five-foot-nine Sophomore Marci Howerton had a productive freshman season averaging 8.0 points per game and 5.2 rebounds. Senior forward Kacey Rogers averaged 4.1 points and 4.3 rebounds and should provide good experience. Ritter expects his squad to be much quicker and better defensively which could lead to a competitive squad come playoff time. Taylor Bromlow 5-5

Leah Shifflet

Staci Pratt

5-7

Marci Howerton 5-9 Johanna Galven Jana Pratt

5-4 5-4

5-6

Regan Hedrick 5-3 Kacey Rogers

5-7

Cashion Wildcats

Sr. Sr.

So.

Fr.

G G F

Sr.

So. So.

Sr.

Website: www.cashion.ok.us BOYS

John Hardaway (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-20

Outlook: “We need to be healthy coming off a successful football season as well as learn and adapt to a new system. We will gain experience and improve while playing a difficult schedule and with a goal of being ready for the playoffs,” said coach Hardaway. Ty Reasnor (Sr.) returns to the lineup after a solid campaign in 2011-12. Nate Lee and Dexton Robertson are the other seniors expected to start for the Wildcats. Ty Reasnor

Sr.

Joe Neece

Jr.

Nate Lee Sr. Dexton Robertson

Peyton Maroney

Sr.

So.

Vaughn Raney GIRLS

No information provided From the school.

Chattanooga Warriors Website: www.chatty.k12.ok.us. BOYS Jerry Brown (18th year) 11-12 Record: 19-11

Outlook: The Warriors enter the season with just one senior and only two starters returning for coach Jerry Brown. Despite their youth, Chatty brings firepower from its guards plus size on the front line. Christian Soliz, 6-0 junior who averaged 14.1 points per game last season can score from the outside as well as put the ball on the floor and go to the rim. Dustin Crossan, a 6-0 junior will bang the boards with an aggressive nature on defense. The front line also includes size with 6-7 junior Chase Malcolm, who averaged 9 points and 6.5 rebounds a game, along side 6-4 Matt Shaw and wing man Connor Karpe, a 6-3 freshman. Caleb McBride 5-9 sophomore point guard has the green light to shoot the three.

averaged 4.5 points while dishing 2.5 assists and capturing 3 steals per game. Early season results find Mefford and 5-6 junior Missy Stalcup producing 15 points per game. Mandy Brown, a 5-6 sophomore forward, returns after an ACL injury to join guards Autumn Quickle, Holly Garza and Jill Olgetree in the rotation along with Alyssa Waqua. “The girls know what it takes to win,” said head coach Marty McBride. “Our seniors have played in the state tournament every year and will settle for nothing less. Our squad is small but quick. We’ll use our systems on offense to match the personnel and then get after you on defense.” Roster Miranda Patton Mikayla Mefford Autumn Quickle Missy Stalcup Mandy Brown Holly Garza Alyssa Waqua Jill Olgetree

5-7 5-6 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-5 5-8 5-6

F G G G F G F G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr.

“By standards, we’re a young team,” said Brown, referencing just one senior on the squad. “But, it’s a floor smart bunch of guys that shoots the ball well from the perimeter and all know how to be aggressive on defense. With the versatility in the lineup, we can go quick or big inside to score.” Charlie Dinkens Christian Soliz Dustin Crossan Chase Malcolm Matt Shaw Connor Fischer Caleb McBride Connor Karpe Jadel Higdon Corey Garza

6-1 6-0 6-0 6-7 6-4 5-10 5-9 6-3 5-8 5-9

GIRLS Marty McBride (7th year) 11-12 Record: 26-5

Alix Robinson

Fr.

G G G C F G PG F G G

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: The “Chatty Express” continues to roll despite injuries that have tried to derail the expectations for another great season. After last year’s Class A semi-final appearance, the Lady Warriors return just two starters including 5-7 forward Miranda Patton, who averaged 8.7 points and 3.5 rebounds, along with 5-6 guard Mikayla Mefford, who

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11-12 Record: 10-17

Outlook: The Trailblazers path to success will be accomplished without a senior on the roster. Head coach Ken Jones will begin his fourth campaign and look to a quartet of juniors to lead the way including Taylor Hurst, Cody Birchfield, Colton Brakhage and Patrick Williams, who begins a 3rd year in the starting lineup. Taylor Hurst

Jr.

Patrick Williams

Jr.

Cody Birchfield Colton Brakhage

Chris Tydings

Colby Shepherd Logan Watkins Mason Seelke

CheyenneReydon Bears BOYS Brad Thrash (4th year) 11-12 Record: 30-2

Outlook: The Bears are led by junior forward Braygan Lippencott who averaged 13.1 points per game while pulling 6.5 boards per game. Coach Thrash believes Lippencott is one of the best players in Class A and possesses the ability to play any position on the court standing at six-foot-three. Bray Haven is a tough inside scoreer with good range while Josh Haven makes his presence known on the defensive end. Dylan Moler is a tough, strong post player joined by Gunner Garrison an athletic point guard with good talent. Jon Carter can hit from long distance coming off the bench while Colton Moler can play any position coming off the bench. 3-Gunner Garrison

6-0

5-Dylan Moler

6-3

11-Jon Carter

24-Braygan Lippencott 30-Bray Haven 34-Joshua Haven

Sr.

5-7

21-Colton Moler

GIRLS

Jr.

6-1

6-3 6-2

6-0

12-Monti Sappenfield 14-Kate Sander

20-Taylor Swisher

44-Keisha Drouhard

22-Tana Craven

24-Amanda Bogle

5-4

Fr.

6-2

So.

5-4 5-6 5-6

5-9 5-8 5-6

Sr.

So. So. Sr.

So.

Sr.

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Tyler Snethen Cole Bergdall

Trenton Hackworth Michael Huggins Branch Hibbitt GIRLS

Jr.

So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Amanda Benham (1st year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: First year coach Amanda Benham takes control and looks to 5-7 senior Caitlin Theilin for leadership as a returning starter from last year. Caitlin Theilin

5-7

Hannah Poage

5-4

Courtney McCartney Mikenzie Lee Savana Gardner Emilee Marlatt Cortney Kolg

Brittni Boyd Samantha Smith

Jr.

5-7 5-4 5-7 5-5 5-4 5-4 5-5

CovingtonDouglas Wildcats

Sr. Sr.

Outlook: Three seniors return from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad that went 21-10. Forward Tana Craven (9.5 ppg/5.2 reb) and guard Keisha Drouhard (9.1 ppg/2.7 reb) will lead the way again for the Lady Bears. Both

10-Lauren Wright

Jr.

11-12 Record: 21-10

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of those seniors along with senior Lauren Wright are three year starters for Cheyenne/ Reydon. Six-foot-two sophomore center Kate Sander averaged 6.6 points per game and 4.5 rebounds last year. Coach Trash will do double-duty coaching boys and girls with this being his first season as skipper of the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program. The Lady Bears roster is loaded with eight sophomores and two freshmen. The size inside will be a strength along with great outside quickness that hopefully makes them a force come playoff time.

Brian Ramey

Jr.

Cimarron Trailblazers Website: www.cimarron.k12.ok.us BOYS

Ken Jones (4th year)

Website: www.c-d.k12.ok.us BOYS

Kenny Daugherty (1st year) 11-12 Record: 10-16

Outlook: First year head coach Kenny Daugherty steps into the spotlight with a

team that returns three starters from last year’s squad. Quenten Thayer (6-3, Sr.) averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists last season. Thayer wasn’t the only player putting points on the board; Cameron Brown (6-0, Sr.) and Gage Smith (6-0, Sr.) both averaged 12.0 points a game to accompany Thayer. Guard Dylan Daugherty (6-0, So.) is the youngest member of the starting lineup, while senior forward Blake Morris (5-11) is expected to start and contribute this season. “We play a tough schedule, but it will make us battle tested come playoff time,” said coach Daugherty. Quenten Thayer 6-3 Cameron Brown 6-0 Gage Smith

6-0

Dylan Daugherty 6-0 Blake Morris

5-11

Easton Maxwell 6-3 Hunter Carl

Jonah Bigbey Cole Smith

Anthony Garcia Evan Wilson Matt Kroll

Cody Taylor

Gavyn Reim Luke Kroll GIRLS

5-10 5-10

G G F

G F F

G G

6-2 5-8

5-11 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-2

Sr. Sr. Sr.

So. Sr.

Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Fr. Fr.

So. So. So.

No information provided From the school.

Jr.

Hunter Downs

6-0

So.

Ryan Pierce

Brandon White Jacob Wilson

Conner Webb Bailey Cook GIRLS

5-7 6-1 5-8 6-5 5-8

Sr.

4-Kasey Mathia

Fr.

12-Chandler Pinkley

Jr.

10-Alie Payne

11-Hannah Stafford 14-Kendall Jackson

24-Jaci Booker

Outlook: “We have a good chance to get to the state tournament. I think we are a solid team, a big bench amd Tyler Stafford is one of the best players in the state,” said coach McLemore. Stafford (6-6, Sr.) averaged 20 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists last year. Tyler McClure (5-7, Jr.) and Ryan Pierce (5-7, Jr.) are two guards the Pirates are looking to for leadership and quality minutes. Brandon White and Hunter Downs complete the starting five. White averaged 7.0 rebounds a game last year.

Jr. Jr. Jr.

“It’s going to be different from the past,” McLendon said. “We’re smaller than we have been in the past. After 3-year run at state, Cyril reached area last year.

23-Dahlly Goodson

11-12 Record: 19-8

Sr.

Outlook: The 2011 state runners-up are coming off a rebuilding year in which they won 14 games a year ago. First-year coach Kevin McLendon returns three starters, led by senior forward Jaci Booker, who averaged 17.2 points per game. Other returning starters include guards Morgan Dodson (7.0 pts/3.0 assists) and junior Dahlly Goodson (8.0 pts/3.0 steals). Players who figure to log a lot of playing time include juniors Alie Payne, Destanie Hunter and Chandler Pinkley, sophomore Tamara Smith and freshman Kendall Jackson. Ninnekah transfer Dahlly Goodson should help in the backcourt as well.

22-Morgan Dodson

Shane McLemore (5th year)

G/F

Jr.

11-12 Record: 14-12

21-Keylan Young

BOYS

Kevin McLendon (1st year)

20-Destanie Hunter

Website: www.cyril.k12.ok.us

6-6

5-7

15-Kirstie McClure

Cyril Pirates

Tyler Stafford

Tyler McClure

31-Akta Patel

33-Tamara Smith

5-9

Sr.

Dominique West 5-9

Fr.

Hunter Reed

Ricky Machado Tanner Lyon

Robbie Wilson

5-11

5-10

G/F

6-0

5-9

Gary Schoelfield 6-0 K.C. Funk GIRLS

F/C

5-10

Fr.

So. Fr.

So. So. So.

No information provided From the school.

Dewar Dragons

Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr.

Fr. Sr. Jr.

Sr.

So. So.

Website: www.davenportk12.com BOYS

11-12 Record: 8-16

Kevin Thomas

Jr.

Davenport Bulldogs Kenny McGough (1st Year)

guard who is nearly impossible to keep out of the paint and an equally tough defender. A freshman to keep an eye on is guard Hunter Reed. Like Thomas, he can penetrate but he can also light it up from the outside. Those two will be joined by some young, but hard working players who will surprise some people. They will try to counter their lack of size by pushing tempo on offense and playing some pressure defense to try to cause turnovers. By the end of the season, they will be a fun team to watch and will compete with everyone night in and night out.

Outlook: The Bulldogs have one returning starter, but he is a good one in senior Kevin Thomas. He is a very athletic, super quick

Cheyenne Been Website: www.dewar.k12.ok.us BOYS

Joe Fowler (1st year) 11-12 Record: 4-18

No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Todd Been (20th year)

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11-12 Record: 25-3

Outlook: The Lady Dragons lost just 3 games last season by a total of seven points; so, with five players returning to the lineup, coach Todd Been’s squad has two goals…Big House and Gold Ball. The talented group of guards pushing the tempo includes VYPE Top 100 selection 5-6 senior Cheyenne Been, who last season averaged 20.6 points per contest while handing out 231 assists and forcing 156 steals. Joining the guard corps will be 5-7 senior Shyla Lane, who averaged 12.8 points and 4.4 rebounds while in the starting unit at Weleetka last year. The perimeter scoring continues with 5-6 junior guards Crystal Nero, who averaged 17.7 points with 7 rebounds and Star Simmons, who added another 15.8 points per game. Sophomore forwards Mackenzie Hawk and Parrish Been add to depth of the squad. “Collectively, we’re quick and athletic,” said Been, who enters his 20th season at Dewar. “Our goal is to make a run for a state championship.” Cheyenne Been

5-6

Cheyenne Westmoreland 6-8 F Shyla Lane

Crystal Nero

Star Simmons

5-7 5-6 5-6

Mackenzie Howk 5-7 Parrish Been

5-7

G G G F F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

So. So.

Frontier Mustangs Website: www.frontierok.com BOYS

Bob Weckstein

11-12 Record: 21-9

Outlook: “We’re lacking in experience and size with only one returning starter and one other player with any experience. We have a very tough schedule, but will be competitive by playoffs,” said head coach Bob Weckstein. Landon Norman (6-0, Sr.) is the most experienced player on the team. The senior will look for help from sophomores talon Harris, Roy Childs and Che Vasquez. Several younger players need to mature and step up their game if the Mustangs are going to compete with a tough schedule ahead. Landon Norman 6-0 Talon Harris

5-7

Roy Childs

5-9

Jaysen Ratliff

6-0

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So. Fr. Fr.

So. Fr.

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5-4 6-0

Fr.

Levi Pierce

So.

Jake Hill 5-6 Alex Wilson

Clay Stephens (12th year) 11-12 Record: 25-7

Outlook: The Lady Mustangs return a pair of electric players in Jalissa Gum and Marissa Goodman. Gum has a complete game that compliments Goodman who averaged 20.0 points a game last year. Gum is a three-year starter for Frontier entering her senior season. Also look for Christina Ingmire is a three-point shooter who can get hot when Gooman is getting all of the attention. “I like the team we have. We lost two seniors from last year’s 25-win team, but I expect us to be playing well by the time playoffs role around,” said coach Stephens. Sydney Pappan played some significant minutes last year and that experience should help her get into the starting five this season. Overall the Lady Mustangs appear to be on track for another great season. Jalissa Gum

5-7

Marissa Goodman 5-8

Christina Ingmire 5-7 Sydney Pappan

5-5

G F

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Ft. CobbBroxton Mustangs Website: www.fortcobbbroxtonmustangs. com BOYS

Scott Hiner (16th year) 11-12 Record: 22-7

Outlook: “We have a chance to have another solid club with the two Collins kids moving in from Carnegie. We will have to survive a really tough early schedule, but could be a scary team by playoff time,” said coach Hiner. Dylan Circles (6-4, Sr.) averaged 5.0 points and 6.0 rebounds last season and newcomer Daniel Collins (6-2, Jr.) averaged 12.0 points and 5.0 rebounds for Carnegie High School last year. The pair can carry this team to a great season. Also look for Dustin Lyday, Alec Dyer and Elijah Collins in the starting lineup. Daniel Collins

6-2

Sr.

Alec Dyer

5-8

Jr.

Dylan Cricles Dustin Lyday

Elijah Collins

6-4

5-11 6-2

G G

Sr. Jr.

Fr.

GIRLS

5-11 G

6-3

Sr. F

Fr. Jr.

James Biddy

11-12 Record: 22-6

Outlook: “We return seven of eight players from last year. Six started at least ten games. Return 95% of offensive production,” says coach James Biddy. “We should get help from some underclassmen. This group of seniors have been to the state tournament and area tournament.” Mallory Clift (5-5, Sr.) averaged 10.7 points and 2.4 assists last season. Sydney DeVaughen (5-8, So.) is a younger player the staff expects to step up. Last season DeVaughen averaged 10.8 points and 2.4 rebounds. Also look for Ashton Lierle, Danielle Hammons and Hannah Clobaugh to contribute as well. Mallory Clift

5-5

Sr.

Hannah Clobaugh 5-8

Sr.

Danielle Hammons 5-5

Sydney DeVaughen 5-8 Ashton Lierle

5-6

Sarah Cloyd

5-7

Cheyenne Pierce 5-5 Mikayla Sebastiw 5-6

G F F

G G F

Ft. Towson Tigers

Sr.

So. Sr. Sr.

So. Jr.

Website: www.forttowson.k12.ok.us BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Kyle Axton (4th year) 11-12 Record: 16-9

Outlook: Fourth-year coach Kyle Axton returns a pair of veteran four-year starters in seniors Shania Cloud and MaKayla McCarty. Cloud, a 5-foot-9 forward, averaged a doubledouble last season with 17.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. McCarty, a 5-2 guard, averaged 4.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. Others to figure prominently this season include juniors Jerilyn Baskin (7.0 pts/3.0 reb) at guard and Allison Rankin (3.0 pts/5.0 reb) at forward, and sophomore guard Brittani Blankenship (8.0 pts/3.0 reb).

“We’re very experienced,” Axton said. “Shania is one of the best forwards around with relentless hustle and strength.”

Gans Grizzlies

Website: www.garber.k12.ok.us

Website: www.gans.k12.ok.us

11-12 Record: 18-8

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BOYS Dale Tounzen (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-16 Outlook: “We have a very athletic group with good size,” said coach Tounzen. With two returning starters back this season, coach Tounzen will look to some younger players to mature quickly and prepare themselves for the varsity level. Landon Gipson (6-0, Sr.) returns after averaging 8.0 points and 3.0 rebounds last year. Center Tyler Butler (6-2, Jr.) is looking to improve his 7.0 point average from a year ago. Landon Gipson Tyler Butler

6-0 6-2

GIRLS Lenny Cooper (7th year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

Sr. Jr.

Outlook: This season is filled with optimism as four starters return from last season’s 17-win campaign. Ayanna Holtz, a 5-9 senior guard, leads the expectations after averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds last year along with 5-7 senior forward Bailey Fargo, who chipped in 7 points per outing. Rachel Brannon, 6-0 junior post player, provides a dependable rebounding effort averaging 11 rebounds plus contributing 9 points a game. A fourth starter, 5-5 sophomore guard Tashoana Remy will once again contribute with 5-5 guard Amber Cunningham, 5-6 forward Kason Kepke and 5-5 freshman Hannah Holt. “With our returning players having real experience,” said head coach Lenny Cooper, “we look to have a great season with a strong finish.” Ayanna Holtz 5-9 Bailey Fargo 5-7 Hadlie Taylor 5-7 Rachel Brannon 6-0 Tashoana Remy 5-5 Amber Cunningham 5-5 Kason Kepke 5-6 Haili Knapp 5-0 Hannah Holt 5-5 Taylor Holmes 5-8 Tayler Knapp 5-5 Shelbi McGhee 5-7

G/F P G/F P G/F G F P G P P P

Garber Wolverines

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Marc Hatton (1st year)

Marc Hatton sees a handful of great players returning for the season as seniors Jordan Avants (13 ppg, 6 reb) and Eric Killman (10 ppg) lead a talented squad. Also look for Jeremy Newton to contribute on the low block as well. “We need to be more consistant with our outside shooting, said Hatton. “But we will be a good team and should compete hard.” Jordan Avants Eric Killman

Jeremy Newton GIRLS

6-3 6-3 6-8

Sr. Sr.

Chelsi Bolin

Megan Terry

5-1 5-5

Madeline Leathers 5-7 Shealynn Garrett 5-7 Jordan Powell Carly Collins

5-5

G G F

F F

Sr. Sr. Sr.

Sr.

Jr.

Sr. Sr.

Geary Bison Website: www.geary.k12.ok.us BOYS

Patrick Finney (4th year) 11-12 Record: 5-19

German Gonzalez D’angelo Richey

James Youngbull Alex Hicks

Clifford Littlebird Kolton Mooney Dalton Sontag

Outlook: Four starters return along with a solid supporting cast from last year’s 16-12 season that saw the Lady Wolverines eliminated in the regional consolation finals. A senior laden roster, with six seniors, will provide the leadership to fuel the defensive intensity that coach Jamie Davis. Point guard Jennifer Pralle led the team in scoring with 8.8 ppg last season as a junior. She averaged two assists and six rebounds and will look to find Chelsi Bolin (8.6 ppg) behind the arc. Senior Megan Terry is a lightning quick guard on both offensive and defensive end that nabbed 51 steals last year. G

Christian Finney

K.P. Smith

11-12 Record: 16-12

5-8

Colton Blair

Fransisco Perez

Sr.

Jamie Davis (9th year)

Jennifer Pralle

the Washita Valley Conference this season as they emphasize playing tough defense and hitting the boards hard. “We’ll have to get better defensively and in rebounding, but we can definitely improve this year”, says Coach Finney.

Outlook: Coach Finney enters his fourth year at the helm at Geary looking to bounce back from last year’s 5-19 finish. The Bison will be led by returning starters Colton Blair and Christian Finney. Rounding out the starting lineup for Geary will be German Gonzalez, D’angelo Richey, and James Youngbill. The Bison look to be much more competitive in

GIRLS

Sean Hamm (1st year) 11-12 Record: (2-18)

Outlook: Sean Hamm takes over the Lady Bison who are coming off of a 2-18 campaign last year. Senior forward Audrey Williams and senior guard Shyla Sanders return as starters and will lead the way for Geary this year. Speedy sophomore guard Monica Martinez will run the offense from her point guard position. Senior center Katie Albiston and sophomore forward Maggie Base will anchor things down low for coach Hamm. Look for a couple of exciting young prospects coming off of the bench in sophomores Kaylynn Chapman and Caroline Perez. With a deep lineup, coach Hamm expects to play quite a few girls each night. “We plan on being very aggressive on defense in order to try to force turnovers and create offensive opportunities. We have a good mix of young girls and senior leadership and expect to be much more competitive this year”, says coach Hamm. Ale Gonzalez

Fr.

Kaylynn Chapman

So.

April Arnold

Jr.

Monica Martinez

So.

Cailyn Brown

So.

Caroline Perez

So.

Maggie Base

So.

Audrey Williams

Sr.

Shyla Sanders

Sr.

Kattie Albiston

Sr.

Kyla Lawai

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Deontre Bailey

5-4

Fr.

Website: www.glencoe.k12.ok.us

Blake Weide

5-7

Fr.

Josh Jefferies

Claytin Beaver

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John Lazenby (5th year) 11-12 Record: 28-3

Outlook: “We should have plenty of offensive power. Deeper then last year and should be better than last years squad,” said coach Lazenby. VYPE Top 100 player Ty Lazenby (6-4, So.) figures heavily into the offense after averaging 15.0 points per game and 7.0 rebounds. Kagan Castleberry (5-11) averaged 13.0 points and 6.0 rebounds last season and should continue that trend. Also look for Jake Lazenby (6-0, Jr.) to have an impact at guard. Last season he averaged 10.0 points per game.

GIRLS

Hunter Hall

So.

6-0

Jake Corbin

5-10

Sean Smith

Andrew Kuhn

6-4 6-4 5-8 6-0

G G G G F

Preston Harlow 5-10 Taylor Cavett Quentin Ash

Dakota Bennett

5-8

5-10 5-11

Dalton Leeper

5-8

John Broyles

5-7

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5-8

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So. Sr. Jr.

Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

So. Jr. Jr.

Fr. Fr.

So.

Jr.

Abbier Etter

Fr.

Mikaela Blakemore 5-10 F 5-9 5-7

G F

Jessica Kelley Fr. Hunter Tolliver Fr.

Indianola Warriors

Marcus Long

Website: www.indianola.k12.ok.us

Tyler Shaw

5-9

Jr.

Cameron Webb

6-1

So.

6-3 6-2 6-8 6-0 5-7

G P

G G

So. Sr.

Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Mark Mincey Fr. Dylan Pickelsime Sr. Ryan Miller Sr.

Dakota Nipp So. Claudio Harvey Sr. Allen Hunt Jr.

Alex Benitez Fr. Bobby Holbrook Fr. Dillon Newton Sr. GIRLS

Mike Phillips (1st Year)

So.

Michelle Shanks Fr.

Outlook: In his first year, coach Hough will be working with a squad containing a good mix of upperclassmen and youth. Look for Tyler Shaw, Chaz Carr, Cameron Webb and Chris Choate to be manning the guard positions with Marcus Long playing the post. G

Jr.

Nancy Needham Fr.

11-12 Record: 1-19

6-2

Jr.

Britnay Green Fr.

Trace Veal Fr. Sr.

Makayla Nipp Fr.

Charles Hough (1st Year)

Donn Spellman

Morgan Fletcher 5-6

Lynsie Cantwell 5-9

BOYS

Justin Scott

Kagan Castleberry 5-11

Outlook: Coach Phillips will be building around juniors Morgan Fletcher and Mikaela Blakemore with Ashley Collier, Abbie Etter and Lynsie Cantwell going to be looked upon to contribute.

Ashley Collier

Website: www.healdtonschools.org

Ryan Miller

Ty Lazenby

So.

Healdton Bulldogs

Chris Choate

Jake Lazenby

5-10

Fr.

No information provided From the school.

Chaz Carr

Ty Lazenby

5-9

11-12 Record 10-14

Reagan Miller Fr. Galsmela Gabbo Jr.

BOYS

A.J. Mason (1st year) 11-12 Record: 2-22

Outlook: Three starters return from last season for the Warriors and first year head coach A.J. Mason. Leading the rally cry will be a pair of sophomores including 5-11 Clifford Conallis and 5-10 Levi Pruitt. In the middle, the Warriors will present adequate size with 6-5 senior Josh Henson and 6-0 junior Casey McDaniel. “We’re young and rebuilding,” said Mason. “Yet, the commitment to the ultimate goal is demonstrated by each of these guys.” Josh Henson

6-5

Sr.

Casey McDaniel 6-0

Jr.

Shane Kasheta

5-10

Clifford Conallis 5-11 Levi Pruitt

5-10

Trey Carter

5-10

Jessie Hyde

Tanner Cargill

5-7 5-9

G F

G G

G/F G

Sr. So. So. So. So. So.

Anthony Campana 5-5 GIRLS

Fr.

David Ivy (1st year) 11-12 Record: 2-22

Outlook: With four starters returning, first year head coach David Ivy anticipates a turnaround season. A pair of seniors, 5-8 forward Kourtnee Anderson and 5-2 point guard Anna Powell will take leadership duties among the roster that includes a pair of sophomores with a year’s experience, 5-0 Lena Painter and 5-2 Ashley Clark. Other players sharing minutes includes a trio of seniors 5-7 forward Casey Mascolino, 5-3 Morgan Townley and 5-2 Kaysee Thames.

“We’re all in this together,” said Ivy. “The game experience gained last year by the younger kids will help our cause this season while the seniors lead the way. Kourtnee Anderson 5-8

Sr.

Morgan Townley 5-4

Sr.

Anna Powell

5-2

Casey Mascolino 5-7 Kasey Thames

5-3

Ashley Clark

5-2

Lena Painter

5-0

Chelsey Norman 5-4 Kaitlyn Pitts

5-5

G F

G G G F

G/F

Sr. Sr. Sr.

So. So. Fr. Fr.

Keota Lions Website: www.cameron.k12.ok.us BOYS

Bryan Schlekaway (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 10-13

Outlook: Four starters and experienced bench players bring plenty of athleticism to the Lions lineup. A pair of senior forwards, 6-1 Jacob Bennett, who averaged 9.5 points and 4.5 boards, and 6-0 Kyle Matlock, who delivers a physical approach while averaging 9 points and 8.5 rebounds each game, will lead the way. Shiloh Williams, 5-8 junior guard who averaged 5 points a game last season will be expected to provide 3-point shooting skills along with Queston Reed, a 6-2 junior, who will take the ball to the rim as well as score from the perimeter. Seth Bryant, 5-10 sophomore guard, was the 6th man on the court last year as a freshman

averaging 6.8 points while recording 92 assists and 67 steals. Sharp shooting 5-11 freshman Jace Welch will be a welcomed addition. Jacob Bennett

6-1

Sr.

Queston Reed

6-2

Jr.

Kyle Matlock

6-0

Shiloh Williams 5-8 Travis Goff

Seth Bryant

6-0

5-10

Colton Richards 6-0 Jace Welch

Chris Terrell GIRLS

5-11 6-1

G F

Sr. Jr. Jr.

So. Fr. Fr.

Roger Hoffman (1st year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

Outlook: The Lady Lions welcome experience and depth to the lineup with expectations for success in 2012-2013. Jade Curry, a 5-9 senior forward, tops the charts after last year averaging a double-double with 13.5 points and 13.7 rebounds and rejecting 96 shots from opponents. Three other seniors bring game time experience including 5-5 forward Justice Shepherd, who average 9.2 points, 5-7 guard Alisha Bryant who averaged 8.3 points plus securing 110 steals and 95 assists, and 5-4 guard Chelse Winklepleck. Cassie Drummonds, a 5-6 junior forward returns as a starter. Coach Bryan Schlekeway welcomes the return of 5-8 senior Carly Marshall and 5-7 Casey Mitchell as well as incoming freshman Journey Shepherd.

“The addition of five starters plus the return of the Marshall’s makes us much stronger,” said Schlekeway. “The ability to find balanced scoring will be a big help to us this season in order to be competitive by playoff time.” Jade Curry

5-9

Justice Shepherd 5-5 Alisha Bryant

5-7

Chelse Winklepeck 5-4 Carly Marshall

5-8

Cassie Drummonds 5-6 Casey Marshall

5-7

Katie Rainwater 5-4 Chelsea Logan Traci Lee

5-2

5-10

Journey Shepherd 5-7

Stormy Mooneyham 5-5 Morgan Martin

5-5

Sr.

G/F G/F F

G/F G G G F

G/F G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Kiowa Cowboys Website: www.kiowa.k12.ok.us BOYS

Keith Quaid (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 13-15

Outlook: The future is now as the Cowboys return all five starters. The go-to-guy will once again be 6-3 senior center John Horn, who averaged 11 points and 9 boards per game. Four sophomores with a year’s experience in the starting lineup include 6-1 forward Brycen Overton, who brings defensive force, 6-0 guard Tristin McMath, 5-10 point guard Shay Calvert and 6-2 Bryce Smith, a newcomer from Panama where he started last season. Clay Doyle, 5-7 junior guard delivers a 3-point shooting touch. “Our expectations for success are high,” said head coach Keith Quaid. “Because of our quickness and experience, we’re pushing the ball up and down the court as well as pounding the boards effectively. With the versatility of our lineup, we can score inside out.” John Horn

6-3

Sr.

Clay Doyle

5-7

Jr.

Shay Calvert

5-10

Aaron VanVekoven 5-10

Baile Louderback 6-1 Caden Shores

6-1

Brycen Overton 6-1 Tristin McMath Bryce Smith GIRLS

F G

6-0

6-2

Sr. Sr. Jr.

So. So. So. So.

Wade Daniels (20th year) 11-12 Record: 26-5

Outlook: The Cowgirls begin their quest to return to the Big House with three starters back from last year’s squad including 5-6 sophomore Addy Clift, who averaged 21.5 points per contest. Also returning is 5-8 senior Kaylin Kellogg who tossed in 10.3 points while securing 8.4 rebounds per outing. Miranda Stiles, 5-3 junior guard, brings added quickness on defense. Coach Wade Daniels also gains the starting experience of 5-8 senior Lauren Smith, who averaged 12 points and 9 rebounds per game at Panama.

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5-6

So.

Miranda Stiles

5-3

Jr.

Jordan Armstrong 5-9 Kaylin Kellogg Rylee Smith

5-8 5-9

Madison Lawson 5-6 Lauren Smith Tara Mabray Erin Foris

Tori Gillispie

5-8 5-8 5-4 5-8

Laverne Tigers

F F

G F F

G C

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Sr.

Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: “We return everyone from last year plus add a freshman that will contribute immediately. We made the Area Tournament last year and look to build on that,” said head coach Drew Miller. Seth Overstreet (6-2, Sr.) was named to the VYPE Top 100 list after averaging 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds last year. Overstreet will have some help from Trevor Harris at point guard, who averaged 13.0 points a game last year. Also look for Tucker Rolf (5-11, Jr.) to continue improving his numbers this season. Seth Overstreet

6-2

Sr.

Gage Murphy

6-1

Sr.

Dalton Birch

Tanner Allen

6-1 6-0

Mason Overstreet 5-11 Jarren Nine GIRLS

6-1

PG G F

PG G P

Jr. Jr.

So. So. Fr. Jr.

NO information provided From the school.

Maud Tigers Website: www.maud.k12.ok.us BOYS

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6-0

Sr.

Cody Brewer

5-10

Dalton Robason 5-11 Aaron Dillman

GIRLS

11-12 Record: 19-9

5-11

Talon Fletcher

Drew Miller (5th year)

Tucker Rolf

5-11

Trevor Palmer

BOYS

5-10

Jason Brewer

5-11

Christian Adams 5-11

Website: www.laverne.k12.ok.us

Trevor Harris

experience and hope to have a much improved season,” said coach Storment. Jason Brewer (5-11, Sr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 12.0 points and 3.0 rebounds. Cody Brewer (5-10, Sr.) is another scorer the Tigers will look to for production. Dalton Robason and Tyler Storment figure heavily into the offensive scheme and Aaron Dillman at forward will give the Tigers a quick player at the position.

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5-10 6-3

G G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

So.

NO information provided From the school.

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Brett Brooks (1st year) 11-12 Record: 5-14

Outlook: “We return three players from last year’s team and we’re experiencing some rebuilding. This is my first year to come over and coach the boys. We need to work on stabilizing our defense and control the tempo in order for us to be successful,” said coach Brooks. Returning junior guard Troy Wilson is likely the starting guard for the Hornets, while sophomore forward Jose Chavez returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 4.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. Also look for Justin Moore (Sr.) at forward and Thomas Cope (Jr.) at guard. Troy Wilson

Jr.

Thomas Cope

Jr.

Justin Moore GIRLS

Brett Brooks (9th year) 11-12 Record: 10-12

G G F G G G

Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr.

Medford Cardinals Website: www.medford.k12essentials.com BOYS

NO information provided From the school. GIRLS

11-12 Record: 5-19

www.macomb.k12.ok.us

Felecia Cope Destiny Redmon Brittany Bluford Shania Pace Kelsea Hasbell Kallin Gregg

James Baldridge (3rd year)

Macomb Hornets

Jose Chavez

leading scorer averaging 14.4 points and 1.5 rebounds. Pace and Cope are two tough players to contend with on both ends of the floor. Destiny Redmon (Jr.) and Brittany Bluford (Jr.) are two more players that can account for 8-10 points a game and averaged nearly 5.0 rebounds.

So. Sr.

Outlook: The Lady Hornets look like a solid team in the Little River Conference with several returning players. Felecia Cope (Sr.) returns after averaging 8.3 points and 1.4 rebounds. Shania Pace (So.) is the teams

Outlook: Shelby Quinlan (5-7, Sr.) will run the point this season after averaging 28.0 points and 15.0 rebounds last year. Miranda Suitor (5-7, Sr.) averaged 18.0 points and if she can keep that average going the Lady Cardinals will have two solid guards that can score at will. Trista Cripe (6-0, Jr.) averaged an amazing 25.0 points and 13.0 rebounds as a sophomore last year. But the scoring doesn’t stop there. Sara Perkins (5-9, Sr.) averaged 20.0 points and 10.0 rebounds a year ago, giving the Lady Cardinals a fourth player capable of hitting 20-plus points a game.

Shelby Quinlan Miranda Suitor Abby Osborn Trista Cripe Sara Perkins Kelsey Raulpe Kacee Adams Kaitlyn Kilian

5-7 5-7 5-5 6-0 5-9 5-7 5-6 5-5

PG PG G P G P P G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So So. Fr.

New Lima Falcons Website: www.newlima.k12.ok.us BOYS Bryant Edwards (9th year) 11-12 Record: 16-14

Outlook: This year’s lineup includes only three lettermen from last year’s 16-14 squad. Two senior guards, 6-0 Walker Williams, who scored 6 points a game and 5-9 Jeffery Coffee

return to the perimeter. The front line scoring will come from Sterling Lena, a 6-6 junior center. A pair of junior playmaking guards, 5-10 Tyler Turpin and 6-2 Catio Kemp will be important to the Falcons chances in 20122013. “We’re in a complete rebuilding season,” notes head coach Bryant Edwards. “Leadership from our seniors and ability to score and rebound inside with Lena will be pivotal to our success. Walker Williams Jeffery Coffee Sterlin Lena Tyler Turpin Catio Kemp

6-0 5-9 6-6 5-10 6-2

GIRLS Gil Turpin (3rd) 11-12 Record: 24-7

G G C G G

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Outlook: The Lady Falcons look to once again be competitive as a trio of starters return from last season’s 24-win season. Angel Hailey, 5-9 senior forward, returns after averaging 8.3 points and 6 rebounds per game a year ago and will be joined on the front line by Kenzey Bryan, 5-9 junior forward, who brings back 7 points and 5 rebounds numbers. Jonah Harjo-Tiger, 5-5 junior guard, will direct the offense offering her 8 point per game statistics from last year. Among this year’s competitive group, others sharing minutes will include 5-2 senior guard Tuana Carter, 5-7 senior forward Juanita Vu, 5-4 junior guard Brooke Streeter, 5-6 junior forward Nica Herrod, and 5-6 freshman Kateri Harjo Angel Hailey 5-9 Tuana Carter 5-2 Juanita Vu 5-7 Jonah Harjo-Tiger 5-5 Kenzey Bryan 5-9 Nica Harrod 5-6 Brooke Streeter 5-4 Kateri Harjo 5-6

F G F G F F G G

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player Hunter Frisby (6-5) is expected to contribute as well. With a deep lineup that will allow coach West to play nine or ten kids each night, the Warriors will once again be one of the favorites to win the gold ball in Class A.

11-12 Record: 27-4 (State Semifinals)

John Schaefer

Okarche Warriors BOYS

Ray West (19th year)

Outlook: Coach Ray West heads into his 19th campaign at the helm of the Okarche boys program with a deep cast looking to make a run at the gold ball this year. Led by 6-foot-5 forward Sam Grellner (12.5 points and 9.0 rebounds), the Warriors hope to continue their tradition of playing at the Big House in March. Grellner is joined by returning starter, 6-foot-3 forward John Schaefer (5.6 points and 7.4 rebounds) in the paint. “This is our tallest team yet. We have great size and smart players who play hard. Our goal is to get back to state and hopefully win it this time,” says coach West. Also seeing a lot of playing time this year for the Warriors will be 6-foot senior forward Wyatt Carter, 5-foot-11 guard Shay Pratt and 6-foot senior guard Chris Rund. Sophomore post

Morgan Vogt

5-7

Jr.

Wyatt Carter

6-0

Sr.

Sam Grellner Shay Pratt

6-5 6-3

5-11

Bennett Oshman 6-0 Ben Annuschat Chris Rund

Hunter Frisby Kyle Rother Elijah Petty GIRLS

6-3 6-5 6-5 6-0 6-0

Cherie Myers (12th year)

C F

G G F

C F

G G

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

So. Jr.

Sr.

11-12 Record: 25-8 (State Runner-up)

Outlook: Coach Cherie Myers enters her 12th

year at Okarche with three returning starters from last year’s 25-8 state runner-up squad. Morgan Vogt (5-7, Jr.) averaged 18.6 points while sophomore forward Madison Lee (5-7) averaged 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds to help lead them to a return trip to the Big House. Sophomore guard Kenadey Grellner (5-8) averaged 7.2 points and 5.1 assists is a big part of the Okarche offense. Junior forward Madi Grellner (5-7) and junior guard Rae Grellner (5-6) round out the starting five. “We lost some experience from last year and a couple of girls to injuries in other sports, but we have a very hard-working group with a lot of team unity. Hopefully we will continue to develop and our younger players will mature quickly,” said coach Myers. Morgan Vogt

5-7

Madi Grellner

5-7

Madison Lee

5-7

Kenadey Grellner 5-8

F F

Jr.

So.

Chelsea Mueggenberg 5-5 G

So.

Rae Grellner

5-6

Natasha Heupel 5-5 Skylar Spomer

Kaelan Jeffrey

5-8 5-7

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G G

F F

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Patrick Penner (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 10-15

Outlook: “We have a great junior class that saw a lot of minutes last year as sophomores,” said coach Penner. Hunter Miles (6-8, Jr.) will miss a few games after breaking his leg during football season,

but when the center returns the Whippets get a 14.0 point, 9.0 rebound player. Scott Dobrnski (5-10, Jr.) averaged 5.4 points and 3.5 rebounds last year, this season the guard will look for forward Mikey Dobrinski (6-1, Jr.) to contribute more on offense. M. Dobrinski averaged 2.7 points and 2.6 rebounds a year ago. Also look for John Wood and Will Bedwell (6-2, Jr.) at forward. Hunter Miles

Scott Dobrinski

6-8

5-10

Mikey Dobrinski 6-1 Will Bedwell

6-2

John Wood GIRLS

G F F

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

11-12 Record: 5-19

Outlook: “It’s too early to tell how we will be this year. We are improving day by day and hopefully with the tough schedule we have we can make a run in the playoffs,” said coach Doane. Jill Nault (5-3, Sr.) returns to her guard position where she runs the offense and looks to get teammates involved in the offense. Look for tough defensive play from Nault. Jacklyn Parrish (5-7, Sr.) is the other senior in the starting lineup. The forward is tough to defend and loves to get after it on defense. Also look for Beth Meier, Olivia Westfahl and Claire Haffner to contribute on both ends of the floor. Jill Nault

5-3

Sr.

Olivia Westfahl

5-10

So.

Beth Meier

Claire Haffner Ashlyn Long

5-7 5-7

5-11 5-3

Brittany Lorenz 5-9

Olive Wildcats

G P

G F

Sr. Jr.

So. So. So.

Website: www.olive.k12.ok.us BOYS

NO information provided From the school.

Scott Dobrinski

GIRLS

Loren Tackett (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 19-8

Bailey Collins

5-11

Sierra Shoulders 5-5

Melissa Whitehead 5-7 Stephanie Evans 5-5 Britney Apple

Brittnie Walker

5-11 5-6

Sr.

G F F

Outlook: “Lack of depth will be a problem early, but several young players will contribute by the second half of the season,” said head coach Loren Tackett. The Lady Wildcats will look to Bailey Collins (5-11, Sr.) and Sierra Shoulders (5-5, Sr.) for scoring.

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Lacey Lane Jr. Dallas Price Jr. Samantha Ward Jr.

Bailey Dearman So. Tabitha Dandridge

Ross Doane (1st year)

Jacklyn Parrish

Both averaged more than 10 points a game last year. Melissa Whitehead (5-7, Sr.) is the rebounding specialist with Stephanie Evans (5-5, Sr.) adding 7.4 points and 5.4 rebounds.

So.

Sarah Maxville So.

Jillian Miller So. Courtney Apple Fr.

Courtney Green Fr. Amanda Harding Fr.

Stormmie Teter Fr. Adana West Fr.

Porum Panthers Website: www.porum.k12.ok.us BOYS

Brent Pearce (8th year) 11-12 Record: 7-14

Outlook: The Panthers welcome just one starter back to the court as 6-2 junior center Austin Wright returns after averaging 6 points and 4 rebounds as a sophomore for head coach Brent Pearce. The guard corps will include the play of two seniors 5-8 James Yocham and 5-9 Dakota Macom as well as 6-1 sophomore Jordan Doke. Dakota Macom

5-9

Sr.

Jordan Doke

6-1

So.

James Yocham Austin Wright GIRLS

5-8 6-2

Bobbie Wheat (9th year) 11-12 Record: 9-14

G C

Sr. Jr.

Outlook: The 2012-13 season welcomes three starters for coach Bobbie Wheat, who enters season number nine. The senior trio includes 5-5 Caitlin Stinnett, who averaged 10 points while passing out 4 assists per

game along with 5-5 Mallory Smith, who grabbed 8 rebounds and 8 points a game. Lakeisha Mahan, 5-8 senior forward, will return after missing the second half of last season where she averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds a game. Adding to the efforts will be forwards 5-8 junior Rachel Oldham. and sophomores 5-9 Kori Lindsey and 5-8 Laramie Girty while 5-0 sophomore guard Carly Anderson and 5-8 sophomore center Shelby Smith will get plenty of minutes. Newcomer Mesa Adams, a 5-0 freshman provides quickness and ball handling skills. “We’re a scrappy and hard working group,” notes Wheat. “We’re not the biggest lineup but we make up for it with quickness and effort.” Caitlin Stinnett Mallory Smith

5-5 5-5

LaKeisha Mahan 5-8 Rachel Oldham Kori Lindsey

Laramie Girty Shelby Smith

Carly Anderson Mesa Adams

5-8 5-9 5-8 5-8 5-0 5-0

G F F F F

G G

Ringwood Red Devils

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

So. So. So. So. So.

Website: www.ringwood.k12.ok.us BOYS

Nathan Pearson (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 4-18

Outlook: First year coach Nathan Peterson is bringing in a new system and a new way of doing things. He has an athletic crew looking to put pressure on opponents. Three returning starters in Junior Aguilar, Moses Barcenas and Tony Navarro are a good nucleus to build around. Defense will be emphasized early and often while focusing on limiting turn-overs and good execution will be their keys to success.

6-1

Jr.

Moises Resendiz 6-0 GIRLS

Jan Swart (1st year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Sr.

Alex Hayes Kaylee Mueller

Kenzie Johnson Lizzy Shaffer Brittney Wallace

Katelyn Randolph Chezni Farrand

Loren Decker

MacKenzie Palmer Taylor Detrick

Roff Tigers

Jr.

Sr. Jr.

So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Sr.

Fr.

Outlook: First year head coach Jan Swart takes of the Lady Red Devil program and

11-12 Record: 4-16

Sr. Jr.

Kaylin Rennaker 5-7

5-7

Sr.

Dalton Madden

6-0

So.

6-1 6-1

Lonnie Peterson 6-3 6-3

5-11 6-3

G F

C C

G C

Outlook: The Lady Redskins are looking for big things this season as the lineup is filled with experience including four starters with three years in the opening lineup. Kaylin Rennaker, 5-7 junior forward, returns after averaging 16. points per contest and grabbing 6 rebounds. Dava Ballard, 5-6 senior forward, brings back rebounding skills averaging 7.2 boards plus 10.3 points per game. The guard duo of 5-4 senior Tayler Jackson and Kaylee Large give coach Tim Johnson ball handling skills on the outside. Adding to the outside shooting touch will by 5-6 sophomore guard Lacy Cullers, who contributed 6.1 points as a freshman.. “In addition to our four returning starters,” claimed Allensworth, “we’ve got a strong bench with experience and ability. We’re planning on a great year.”

Dillon Day

GIRLS

Tim Johnson (3rd year)

11-12 Record: 12-12

11-12 Record: 8-18

Dalton Reed

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Rick Parrish (4th year)

Bo Thomason (2nd year)

Zach Lewis

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BOYS

Cade Carpenter

Rush Springs Redskins

“Points in the paint will be important,” said Johnson. “We need for Keith and Jakobi to have big seasons as our play at guard develops.”

Fr.

Website: www.roff.k12.ok.us

Shane Wise

NO information provided From the school.

Sr.

Jr.

Braden Moehle

Rolando Resendiz 5-11

Brook Nakvinda

Amanda Schmidt

Scott Muntz

Sr.

5-8

Sr.

6-2

Tony Navarro

Baleigh Folger

Outlook: “We should be much improved. Several players gained valuable experience last year. Decent size, good speed and pretty athletic younger group,” said coach Thomason. Dillon Day (5-7, Sr.) starts at guard where his shooting and defense comes into play on every possession. Scott Muntz (6-1, Jr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 steal a game. Also look for Lonnie Peterson, Dalton Madden and Shane Wise to start this season.

Junior Aguilar

Moses Barcenas 5-10

is looking to take a talented group of girls into the playoffs. With four seniors on the roster leadership shouldn’t be an issue. The squad does get young after those four seniors. Baleigh Folger and Amanda Schmidt along fellow seniors Alex Hayes and Brook Nakvinda will need to bring along a talented group of underclassmen this season. Kaylee Mueller is the only junior on the squad followed by two sophomores and six freshmen.

Jr. Jr.

So. Fr.

Tayler Jackson

5-4

Sr.

Kaylee Large

5-5

Jr.

Dava Ballard Lacy Cullers

5-6

F F

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Brad Lenaburg (5th year) 11-12 Record: 11-14

Outlook: With three starters returning from last year’s 11-14 finish, fifth-year head coach Brad Lenaburg has high hopes for his Sentinel Bulldogs this year. The Bulldogs will look to Blake Goss (11 points) to lead the way on the offensive end. Returning starters Seth Housley (8 points) and Brock Carter (7 points) are primed for break-out seasons as the Bulldogs fight their way through their tough Five-County Conference schedule. “We’re young this year, but we expect to compete with every team we play”, says coach Lenaburg. GIRLS

Kyle Williams (1st year) 11-12 Record: 8-13

Outlook: First-year coach Kyle Williams hopes to get the Lady Bulldogs headed in the right direction this year as they look to the senior inside-out combo of 5-foot-10 center Harli Ridling (13.7 points and 6.8 rebounds) and 5-9 guard Taryn Brown (13.3 points). The two seniors who combined for 27 points per game last year will look to add to that tally as they get adjusted to coach Williams’ system. Junior 5-7 guard Mariah Buchanan will contribute from beyond the arc, while junior forwards 5-7 Tristan Dobbs and 5-6 Courtney Dyer will anchor the paint along-side of Ridling. Williams hopes to get production out of 5-4 senior guard Hailee Ard as well. Sentinel hopes that the rugged Five-County Conference schedule will prepare them to take the next step in the playoffs this year. Harli Ridling 5-10 C Sr.

No information provided From the school.

B.J. Beaird (5th year) 11-12 Record: 13-10

Outlook: Not only does Soper return all five starters but actually all but one bench player from a year ago with coach B.J. Beaird a great deal of optimism. Ashlyn Finch, 5-4 senior, will run the offense for a 4th season bringing her 9.1 scoring average from last year along with power forward, 5-10 Kori Jeffreys who averaged 13.5 points and 8.9 rebounds last season, will be offering front line strength for a 4th season while Kisha Pierce, 5-4 senior delivers 3-point scoring and solid defense. Paige Grammer, 5-6 junior guard, is a threat to score from anywhere on the court while Kylie Stevens, 5-8 sophomore delivers versatility to the lineup. “We like to run and play defense,” said Beaird. “And when our shots fall, we’re a very good team. The combination of size, quickness and athleticism gives us a chance every night.” Kori Jeffreys

5-10

Sr.

Haly Hammock

5-5

Sr.

Kisha Pierce

Paige Grammar

5-4 5-4 5-6

G G G

Sammie Wolfenbarger 5-10 F Kylie Stevens

Emily Dennis

5-8 5-7

F F

Southwest Covenant Patriots

Taryn Brown 5-9 G Sr.

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Courtney Dyer 5-6 F Jr.

11-12 Record: 15-9

Mariah Buchanan 5-7 G Jr. Tristan Dobbs 5-7 F Jr. Haley Moore 5-6 G Fr.

Shelby Todd 5-5 G So. Hailee Ard 5-4 G Sr.

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Thomas Capino (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 7-17 326

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So. So.

Sr.

Seth Brown

6-0

Sr.

Josh McMinn

Braden Brown Blake Prentice

6-2 5-9 6-3

James Burton Carson Cole

Aaron Brown Jack Webb

Tanner Kelly

Easton Oliver

Austin Riddell GIRLS

G G P

6-5 5-9 5-9 6-1 5-8 5-8 5-8

5-10

So. Sr.

So. Jr.

So. So. Sr.

So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Ron Yocum (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 18-9

Outlook: Leading scorer Chelsea KcKee (510, Sr.) is back after averaging 11.6 points and 9.2 rebounds last year. Abby Cain (5-11, Jr.) returns to play post or forward for the Lady Patriots. Cain accounted for 14 steals last year and 3.1 ppg. Also look for Sarah Brown and Laura Hickman to contribute from their guard positions. Catherine Lingo (Sr.) is another forward expected to play a major role in the offense. Chelsea McKee

5-10

Sr.

Laura Hickman

5-7

SR.

Abby Cain

Sarah Brown

Sophia Ratliff

Sr.

J Brock Crockett-Beck 6-4

Keylee Ford

Outlook: “We have a very positive outlook. Five returning starters as we graduated only one senior from last years team. We have a very difficult schedule again this year in hopes that it will pay off in the postseason,” says head coach Kevin Cobbs. “The five starters combine for 45% from 3-point range led by long-range sophomore Josh McMinn.” McMinn (6-2, So.) also averaged 8.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists last year. Kolton Brown (6-4, Sr.) accounted for 16.7 points and 9.2 rebounds last year. Look for seniors Kyle Perdew, Garrett Lessman and Seth Brown to play major roles on this squad. F

RJ Harms

Emily Haas

Kevin Cobbs (3rd year)

6-4

5-11 5-7

Catherine Lingo 5-8

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Kolton Brown

6-1

Garrett Lessman 6-0

GIRLS

Ashlyn Finch

Kyle Perdew

5-7 5-7 5-7

Sterling Tigers

G F F

G G

Jr.

So. Sr. Sr.

So. So.

Website: www.sterling.k12.ok.us BOYS

Bink Woolbright (6th year) 11-12 Record: 27-5

Outlook: “We return four starters off of the state tournament qualifier team last year. Good We’ve got a good defensive group and will be deeper than years past,” says coach Woolbright. VYPE Top 100 player Trevyn Woolbright (5-11, Sr.) is back after averaging 18.1 points, 3.9 assists and 2.7 steals per game. The combination of Woolbright and

numbers this season. Trent Lackey

6-4

Sr.

Dakota Morgan

6-1

Jr.

Marcus Sandy Dakota Gore

Chase Finley

6-1

6-0

6-2

Sr. Sr.

So.

GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Strother Yellowjackets Website: www.strother.k12.ok.us BOYS

Jason Little (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 20-9

Trevyn Woolbright guard Kaden Hardzog (5-10, Sr.) is going to be tough for opponents to stop. Also look for 6-foot-7 freshman Tristian Janois to add some depth at the post-position. Matt Lowe also adds to the team size and athleticism.

Stonewall Longhorns

Dillon White

BOYS

Trevyn Woolbright 5-11

Sr.

Mickey Milam

Sr.

Kaden Hardzog

5-10

Ty Woolbright

6-0

Tucker White

Reece Seibold Matt Lowe

Zae Walker

Tristian Janois GIRLS

6-2 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-0

G F

G F F

Sr.

Website: www.stonewall.k12.ok.us

So.

11-12 Record: 15-14

Sr. Jr.

Sr.

6-7

No information provided From the school.

Wes Moreland (7th year)

Outlook: “We bring back a solid core of players with seniors Trent Lackey, Marcus Sandy and Dakota Gore. We need our younger guys to develop quick and fill some roles after graduating four from last years team,” says coach Moreland. “Staying healthy and becoming a better defensive team will be critical for our success this year.” Trent Lackey (6-4, Sr.) averaged 14.0 points and 9.0 rebounds last season. Marcus Sandy (6-1, Sr.) added 8.0 points and 7.0 rebounds of his own. Look for both players to increase those

Outlook: The Yellowjackets look to build upon last year’s 20-win finish this season. Strother will be led by 6-foot-3 forward Dallas Little (a Vype top-100 player) who averaged 15 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last year. Little is the only returning starter so coach Jason Little will be looking for a lot of production from several new starters this year. Senior 6-4 forward Aaron Slaughter looks to be a big part of the Yellowjacket game plan as he returns after scoring 13.6 points per game off the bench last year. With six players checking in at 6-0 or taller, Strother looks to be bigger than most of their foes in the Little River Conference, and hopes to use that to their advantage this year. 6-1 senior forward Dillon Shepherd and 6-4 senior center Tyler Underwood will man the paint for Coach Little while 5-7 junior guard Wyatt Slaughter (4.0 assists) will run the offense from the point. The Yellowjackets hope to get a lot of input from youngster Levin Brown, a 6-1 sophomore forward, as well. Despite a demanding schedule and only one returning starter, Strother hopes their size and athleticism will help them to make a deeper run in the post-season this year. “We are a very hungry team and are ready to make a name for ourselves. We have a lot of height and athleticism this year”, says coach Little. Dallas Little

6-3

Sr.

Tyler Underwood 6-4

Sr.

Dominick Davis 6-1

Dillon Shepherd 6-1

Aaron Slaughter 6-4

Wyatt Slaughter 5-7

Sawyer Marquis 5-9 Levi Brown

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Dallas Little GIRLS

Jason Little (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 8-18

Outlook: The Lady Yellowjackets come into the 2012-2013 campaign in re-building mode with 5-foot-9 forward Kaycie Devereaux their lone senior on the squad. Devereaux will be joined in the starting lineup by 5-9 junior and returning starter Lindsey Garcia. The pair will look to lead Strother to a better regular season record in hopes of getting the younger players ready for a playoff run. Sophomore 5-6 guard, Bobbie Jo Devereaux will join Garcia in the backcourt while the a pair of tall youngsters, 5-9 sophomore Autumn Priest and 5-10 freshman Sassy McCosar will look to control the paint alongside of Devereaux. The future appears bright for the Lady Yellowjacket program as a strong freshman class looks to contribute this year. An intriguing prospect coming off of the bench for Strother will be 6-2 sophomore center Jessica Carter. If the younger players can make a quick impact, look for Strother to be much improved this year. Kaycie Devereaux 5-9

Sr.

Autumn Priest

So.

Bobbie Jo Devereaux 5-6 Lindsey Garcia

5-9

Jessica Carter

6-2

Sassy McCosar Abigail Coates

5-9

5-10 5-10

Zairah Martinez 5-8

Stuart Hornets

G G F

C F

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Fr.

So. Fr. Fr.

GIRLS Jeff Brown (1st year) 11-12 Record: 17-9

G F C G G F G G C

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So.

6-0 5-3 5-7 6-2 5-3 5-5 5-8 5-6

F G G F G G F G

Texhoma Red Devils

Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So.

Website: www.texhoma61.net

Ferguson and freshman Braelyn Beattie are just a couple examples of this season’s depth off the bench. Ann E. Freemen

Sr.

Abbi Ferguson

Sr.

Makayla Rodriquez Kayla Husted

Taysi Peterson Tabra Elliiott

G G P P

Union City Tigers

GIRLS

Ludy Griggs (11th year) 11-12 Record: 10-15

Outlook: “We lost our team leading scorer for the past two seasons, but we have a senior nucleus,” said coach Griggs. Macie Gillock (55, Sr.) and Cassi Allread (5-7, Sr.) are back at forward giving the Lady Tigers a pair of solid shooters and defenders. Macie Gillock

5-5

Sr.

Kwyn Bollinger

5-4

Sr.

Cassi Allread

5-7

Chelsea Rackley 5-6 Rachel Regor

Brooklyn Walls

5-1 G

5-1

11-12 Record: 14-11

Outlook: The Lady Devils return three starts amidst a roster filled with size and athleticism. A trio of senior guards, including Ann E. Freemen, Makayla Rodriquez and Kayla Husted are skilled to set up the presence in the post with juniors Taysi Peterson and Tabra Elliott. Senior guard Abbi

Sr. Jr.

So. So.

Velma-Alma Comets

11-12 Record: 27-1

Britton Gabriele (1st year)

Jr.

No information provided From the school.

No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Jr.

BOYS

Website: www.velma-alma.k12.ok.us

11-12 Record: 16-10

Sr.

Website: www.unioncity.k12.ok.us

BOYS

Greg Higgins (21st year)

Sr.

BOYS

Kenny Bare (16th year)

Outlook: After a 27-1 season the Velma-Alma Comets return five of its top six players from that squad this year. Dallen Mercer (11 ppg/6 reb)is a four year starter for the Comets and will be expected to lead the way. Opponents will need to guard the 3-point arc as both Zac Cable and Jaz Gayanich return after averaging 6 points and 8 points respectively. The experience and athleticism of Checotah Lynn and Dallas Bare gives the depth needed at the guard position to make a run at the state tournament. The strength for the Comets will be in the quickness and defensive pressure the team can put on

opponents.

1-Alan Beck

2-Ty Dulworth 3-Kelton Brown

4-Dallen Mercer

5-Checotah Lynn

10-Dallas Bare

11-L.L. Humphreys

15-Austin Dennis

22-Jaz Gayanich

20-Tanner Southerland 21-Ty Richardson 23-Strait Ille

24-Connor Sullivan 32-Tyler Nalley

35-Jake McGuire 44-Zac Cable GIRLS

5-9

Sr.

Outlook: “We return four off a 21-6 Area Tournament team. This is the year with five seniors who have started almost every game since they were freshmen,” said coach Cue. Kacie Mack (6-1, Sr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 10.2 points and 7.3 rebounds a game. Sadie Perry and Kaity Kokojan are two guards coach Cue is excited to see hit the floor. Defense will be a focus for Waukomis as they look to improve and get past the Area Tournament.

6-5

Jr.

Alexa Harris

6-0

Jr.

5-10

Sr.

5-9

Sr.

6-2

So.

6-2

5-10 5-10 6-0

5-9

Sr.

6-2 6-0 6-4 6-4 6-0

Sr. Sr.

So. So. Fr. Jr.

Sr.

Fr. Sr.

Jerry Garrett (4th year) 11-12 Record: 14-14

Outlook: Four starters return for the Comets, two other juniors that saw significant playing time return and Velma-Alma adds transfer Aria Johnson to the line-up. Johnson should make an immediate impact at power forward. Kylee Saville totaled 10 points per game while averaging five assists as a junior last year. Fellow senior Shalyn Files (4ppg/ 11 reb)returns at forward for the Comets. Not blessed with a lot of depth or true post players, the Comets will rely upon good guard play, defensive pressure and experience of its top six players to make a playoff push. Kylee Saville

Jordan Layn

Shalyn Files

5-6

5-7

Teddi Southerland 5-9 Sam Moore

Aria Johnson

5-2 5-7 5-9

Sr.

Jr.

PG G

Jr. Jr.

Waukomis Chiefs Website: www.waukomis.k12.ok.us BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Matt Cue (4th year)

11-12 Record: 21-6

Sadie Perry

5-9

Sr.

Kacie Mack

6-1

Sr.

Kaity Kokojan

Deborah Jones Kysha Eck

5-5

5-10 5-10 5-4

MacKenna Mack 6-1 Ricki Hess

5-10

Waurika Eagles

PG F

PG G C

Sr. Sr. Sr.

So. Fr. Jr.

Website: www.waurikaschools.org BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Everett Hodges

11-12 Record: 9-16

Outlook: “With four returning starters the future looks brighter. Looking for more scoring and more consistency this year,” said head coach Everett Hodges. Tatum Mora (5-9, Jr.) returns after averaging 8.0 points and 3.0 rebounds. Daley Gay (5-5, Jr.) and Courtland Henderson (5-4, Jr.) play solid defense and give coach Hodges options on offense. Staci Branson (5-4, Sr.) averaged 8.0 points and 3.1 rebounds last season. Tatum Mora

5-9

Jr.

Staci Branson

5-4

Sr.

Daley Gay

5-5

Courtland Henderson 5-4 G Reyna Swift

Megan Wade

5-9

5-11

Karrington Morris 5-7

C C

Jr. Jr.

Sr.

So. Jr.

Webbers Falls Warriors Website: www.webbersfalls.k12.ok.us BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS Gary Maynard (6th year) 11-12 Record: 16-10

Outlook: “We must reload quickly after losing four starters from last years squad. Tiffani Dorman was the leading scorer last year and will be counted on to lead the team in growing up quickly,” said head coach Gary Maynard. Dorman averaged 32.5 points and 12.0 rebounds a game. Dorman is one of the top scorers in Class 2A and was named to the preseason All-VYPE team. Also look for Jaide Burns (5-6, Sr.) who accounted for 11.0 ppg and 15.0 rebounds.

Welch Wildcats Website: www.welch.k12.ok.us BOYS Josh Schertz (11th year) 11-12 Record: 20-5

Outlook: Despite having no returning starters, the Wildcats return a roster loaded with athleticism. A quartet of guards will include 5-8 senior Devon Smith, 6-3 junior Hunter Haskell, 6-0 junior Dillon Sherrick and 6-0 sophomore Garret Nair. Tra Dodson, 6-1 junior, will lead the force inside at forward along with three 6-0 sophomores Logan Hawkins, Josh Orler and Tyler Neal. Cody Trice, a 6-1 senior, will see multiple minutes at the center spot.

“We’re inexperience and don’t have a lot of height,” said head coach John Schertz. “We do have a group of good shooters. With Sherrick and Nair running the offense, we’ll always have a chance.” GIRLS Shawn Goodwin 11-12 Record: 4-17

No information provided From the school. NOVEMBER 2012

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Autumn Creason G

Brett Thomas (4th year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: The Weeletka Outlaws return several players to the court this season including Jeremiah Wimey (6-4, Sr.) who averaged 10 points and 10 rebounds and Shawn Bencoma (6-0, Jr.) at guard who also averaged 10 points a game. Junior Jackson Frye (6-3) is another guard capable of scoring eight or more points a game in this offense. Montana Gormly (6-1, Jr.) and Caleb Wittman (6-7, Jr.) have improved since last season and figure to provide some quality minutes for coach Thomas. Also look for Chance Hawkins and Calvin Wittman, two talented freshmen on the roster for Weleetka.

Montana Gormly 6-1

Jr.

Jackson Frye

Caleb Wittman

6-3 6-7

Chance Hawkins 6-1 Calvin Wittman GIRLS

6-3

Jr. Jr. Jr.

Fr. Fr.

Chris Ray (4th year)

11-12 Record: 11-11

Outlook: to get where coach Chris Ray knows this team can go, the Lady Outlaws must improve on 35 percent field goal shooting. Weleetka returns three starters, led by junior guard Cady Dye, who averaged 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in her sophomore season. Senior Makayla McDaniel will be called upon for leadership on a squad that includes five juniors and three sophomores. “We’re an undersized group that must improve its team field goal percentage,” Ray says. “We also need to take better care of the basketball and improve their assist-toturnover ratio. Defense is our strong point. The players returning all saw significant minutes in 2011-2012. Roster

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Aubrey Frye

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Shawn Bencoma 6-0

Mary Tige

Jaycee Weeks

Website: www.weleetka.k12.ok.us

Sr.

Jr.

Lexxi Posey

Weleetka Outlaws

Jeremiah Wimey 6-4

Kylie Williamson F

Jr.

So.

G G

Jr.

So. Jr.

So.

Outlook: With four starters returning from last year’s 16-10 area qualifiers, the Chieftains hope to take the next step and end up playing in Oklahoma City in midMarch this season. With 3 starters back who averaged double-digits in scoring last year, coach Danny Morris has high hopes for this Wetumka squad. 6-foot-5 senior forward Tyler Cruce (18.7 points and 9.6 rebounds) will be a force to be reckoned with nightin and night-out. He will be joined in the paint by 6-3 senior forward Caleb Wise (12 points). Football standout, 6-1 junior guard Chase Williams (13.6 points) will run the offense for coach Morris while 5-8 senior guard Alex Hicks (8.4 points) and 5-10 senior guard Daniel Harjo (9.0 points) round out the Chieftain backcourt. Coming off the bench, the Chieftains will look to junior move-ins Jake Briggs, a 6-2 junior guard, and Johnathan Adams, a 6-3 junior forward, for immediate help. 5-11 junior forward, Jaylyn Bell (5 points and 4 rebounds) will also contribute quality minutes for Wetumka this year. “We came on really strong in the playoffs last year after playing a very rigid schedule. I’m expecting tremendous improvement with all of the depth and returning talent we have from last year”, says coach Morris. With a lot of depth and athletic ability, Wetumka will be a team to watch in class A this year. Tyler Cruce

6-5

Sr.

Alex Hicks

5-8

Sr.

Daniel Harjo Jake Briggs

5-10 6-2

Jonathan Adams 6-3 Jaylyn Bell

5-11

Hunter Jackson 6-1 Chris Crook

G G F F

Jeloni Friday

Ashford Golden Dervon Hill

Wilson Tigers

11-12 Record: 16-10

Jamal Green Gaskins

Cameron Batson

Danny Morris (3rd year)

Chase Williams 6-1

Dion Washington

DeAngelo Murrow

BOYS

DeAngelo Washington

Cortez Reason

Website: www.wetumka.k12.ok.us

6-3

Tevin Townsend

William Bennett

Wetumka Chieftains

Caleb Wise

Jahlin Williams

Sr. Jr.

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Fr.

Website: www.wilson.org

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS No information provided From the school.

Woodland Cougars Website: www.woodland.k12.ok.us BOYS

No information provided From the school. GIRLS Miles Thompson (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 11-15

Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

4-Karlee Graham 25-Elizabeth Bearbow

5-5 5-5

Wright City Lumberjax

Jr. Sr.

5-3

Sr.

Maggie Mooney 5-9

So.

Erica Westbrook 5-6

Jr.

Brandy Bohanan 5-4

Fr.

Dayna Holt

Tiffany Gantt

Kaitlynn Collins 5-5 Raney Johnson Abbie Gibson

Website: www.wcisd.org

Sierra Timms

BOYS

5-6 5-5 5-7 5-4

Kandice Wesley 5-8

Joel Dickerson (14th year) 11-12 Record: 27-4

G G G F

G F

Jr. Jr.

So. So. So. So.

Hannah Goodman 5-6 Karen Crosby

5-4

Garden Moon

5-7

Hallie Battiest Kelsee Trapp

5-5

G F

5-10

So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: The Jax advanced to the Big House a year ago and return 3 of the starters looking for a repeat state tournament berth. A senior laden roster is filled with players that understand how to execute the uptempo with a variety of defensive schemes. Laiton Hill, 6-0 forward returns his 9.8 points and 8.8 rebounds while 5-9 C.J. Nolen returns at guard as a playmaker for coach Joel Dickerson. Play in the paint will once again get a boost from 6-2 Sam White, who averaged 6.2 points and secured 8.2 rebounds per contest along with 6-5 forward Devin Ward. Key minutes will be needed from an athletic 5-8 trio of Dalton Darby, Jeffery Hawkins and Wade Taylor as freshman Wade Young gains experience. Laiton Hill

6-0

Sr.

Devin Ward

6-5

Sr.

C.J. Nolen

Sam White

Dalton Darby

5-9 6-2 5-8

Jeffery Hawkins 5-8 Wade Taylor Wade Young GIRLS

5-8 6-0

G P

G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Fr.

Mike Converse (1st year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: A defensive intensity will be the calling card for Wright City in 2012-2013. Leading the expectations for success will be VYPE Top 100 selection Miranda Schaefer. As the lone returning starter, the 5-8 senior forward returns as the catalyst for success following a double-double effort last year averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds while recording 5 steals per game. Two other seniors, 5-8 forward Lexi Mussett, who added 5 points and 3 rebounds last season, and 5-9 center Olivia Trusty, who contributed 6 boards per contest, should add to the cause for head coach Mike Converse during his first season. Miranda Schaefer 5-8 Olivia Trusty Lexi Mussett

5-9 5-8

C F

Sr. Sr. Sr.

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1 Forgan 979 2 Fargo 887 3 Red Oak 840 4 Arnett 783 5 Coyle 734 6 Asher 678 7 Varnum 669 8 McCurtain 550 9 Moyers 480 10 Coleman 428 10 Big Pasture 428 12 Burlington 363 13 Mulhall-Orlando 362 14 Kinta 328 15 Springer 280 16 Whitesboro 267 17 Hammon 248 18 Tyrone 197 19 Bennington 173 20 Lookeba-Sickles 169 VYPE Oklahoma State Champion Pick:

1 Hammon 720 2 Lomega 698 3 Red Oak 656 4 Burlington 556 5 Erick 541 6 Balko 538 7 Timberlake 461 8 Leedey 453 9 Deer Creek-Lamont 432 10 Earlsboro 406 11 Vici 381 12 Varnum 268 13 Forgan 233 14 Arnett 206 15 Tupelo 119 16 Bluejacket 112 17 Pittsburg 104 18 Sharon-Mutual School 101 19 Kinta 97 20 Eagletown 76

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CLASS B PRESEASON TEAM 1st team boys

1st team girls

TYLER TUNE (6-4) ARNETT WILDCATS Junior-Guard/Forward Electric player with a hot hand. Could play in any class. TONY ASKA (6-6) COYLE BLUEJACKET Senior-Forward The best guy you haven’t heard of but should have. Look out Class B this dude is for real.

PEYTON WALKER (5-10) HAMMON WARRIORS Senior-Center As consistent as they get. Peyton is focused on getting back to the state tournament. ASHLEY LAGASSE (5-5) LOMEGA RAIDERS Senior-Guard A hard worker on both ends of the floor. Solid all-around player.

TYLER FOALE (6-2) FARGO BEARCATS Senior-Guard/Forward Averaged 16.1 ppg and 10.1 rebounds last year. Athletic combo player, tough to defend.

KENZI TAYLOR (5-11) FORGAN BULLDOGS Senior-Post None better in the paint. Look for Kenzi to work teams over this season.

DONALD BECKHAM (6-3 BIG PASTURE RANGERS Senior-Forward Beckham accounted for 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds a game last year. Also 4.1 steals on defense.

KENDRA CHINN (5-7) COPAN HORNETS Senior-Guard Great shooting, great defense. Kendra has all the tools.

MARIO JAQUEZ (6-5) BUFFALO BISON Junior-Center Mario averaged a double-double last season. Look for more of the same in 2012-13.

TIFFANY RIEGER (5-3) BURLINGTON ELKS Senior-Guard One shooter who won’t be denied. A great passer as well.

2nd team boys

2nd team girls

ALEX SAGE (6-0) GRACEMONT LIONS Senior-Forward Last season Alex was a 21 point, 7.0 rebound player for the Lions.

SYDNEY HARREL (5-8) LEEDEY BISON Senior-Guard/Forward Sydney is an incredible player on both ends of the floor. Great defensive game.

AUSTIN WATERS (5-10) FELT BULLDOGS Senior-Guard Austin averaged 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds last year.

MURANDA ROWLAND (5-10) RED OAK EAGLES Junior-Forward Muranda averaged 11.5 points and 10.1 rebounds a game last year.

DALTON GRAHAM (6-0) CARNEY BULLDOGS Junior-Forward Dalton was the leading scorer last year for the Carney Bulldogs averaging 12 points and 4.0 rebounds. CALEB SMITH (5-11) LEFLORE SAVAGES Senior-Guard Caleb averaged 19 points and 9.0 rebounds last season. His stock continues to rise! DEVAN CROSE (5-10) RED OAK EAGLES Senior-Guard This 13.5 ppg player has the ability to be a double-double guy this season.

AMELIA TYREE (6-1) VICI INDIANS Senior-Forward Amelia averaged 20 points and 7.0 rebounds last year. Tough to stop inside. MARANDA JANZ (5-6) ERICK BEARCATS Senior-Guard One of the top players in the class, Janz has all aspects of the game to play at the next level. BAILEY SHELDON (5-6) FELT BULLDOGS Junior-Guard Sheldon averaged nearly 20 points a game last year and could lead her team to the state tournament this season.

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Our staff worked long and hard to acquire all the information we could. Emails, Phone calls, faxes, and just about every way possible we tried to get a hold of every coach in the state. If your school is not listed, then we did not receive any sort of response from the coaches. If you would like to keep us updated on your school, then email Oklahoma@VYPE.com. Aline Cleo Asher Balko Battiest Bennington Billings Bokoshe

Butner Calvin Caney Caves Springs Cement Claremore Christian

Coleman Copan Corn Bible Academy Crossing Christian Davidson

Dover Freedom Gage Geronimo Goodwell Graham Grandfield

Granite Hannah Hardesty Keyes Lone Wolf McCurtain Milburn

Mill Creek Moyers Mountain View Gotabo Mullhall Orlando Oilton

Oklahoma School For Deaf Olustee Paden Parkview Prue

Sasakwa Schulter Shattuck Schiedler Springer Sweet Water Taloga

Temple Timberlake Tupelo Victory Life Academy Wanette Wapanucka

Wesleyan Whitesboro Wynona Yarborough

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Big Pasture Rangers

Website: www.arnett.k12.ok.us BOYS

Website: www.bigpastureps.k12.ok.us

Allen Tune (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 28-4

Outlook: “We expect another great season. We lost some good players, but we feel like we got younger kids to fill the roles. Anything short of the state tournament would be a major disappointment,” said head coach Allen Tune. Tyler Tune (6-4, Jr.) averaged 21.8 points and 15.3 rebounds last season. Tune was named to the VYPE Top 100 again this season. Trevor Bryant (5-11, Sr.) averaged 9.7 points and 4.3 rebounds complimenting Tune on offense. Also look for Nick Smith at forward and Ryne Friesen at guard. Junior Zack Johnson is expected to start at forward this season. Tyler Tune

6-4

G/F

Jr.

Ryne Friesen

5-9

So.

Trevor Bryant Nick Smith

Zack Johnson

Taylor Coburn

Garrett Collins GIRLS

5-11 5-11 6-2 5-6

5-10

G/F F F

G F

preseason All-VYPE team. Also look for Jaide Burns (5-6, Sr.) who accounted for 11.0 ppg and 15.0 rebounds.

Sr. Jr. Jr.

Sr. Sr.

No information provided From the school.

BOYS

Nick Gable (4th year) 11-12 Record: 17-10

Outlook: “We drop from Class A to Class B and should make us an immediate state tournament contender. Beckham and Doty give us key senior leadership while most nights Smith and Knox will be the most talented players on the floor,” said coach Gable. “A rugged regular season schedule will have us battle tested as well.” Donald Beckham (6-3, Sr.) averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds last season while Kyle Doty (6-0, Sr.) accounted for 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds. Donald Beckham 6-3 Kyle Doty

6-0

Sr.

Kyle Carter

5-8

Sr.

Tara Knox

5-9

Darien Kuykendall Sr. Luke Powell

Cameron Smith Trace Fisher

Tucker Clem

6-0 6-3 5-5

5-11

6-2 F F

G G P

Sr. F

Jr.

So. So. So. Fr.

GIRLS

No information provided From the school.

Bluejacket Chieftains Website: www.bluejacket.k12.ok.us

BOYS No information provided From the school. GIRLS Gary Maynard (6th year) 11-12 Record: 16-10

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Boise City Wildcats Website: www.boisecity.k12.ok.us BOYS

James Wiley (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 5-20

Outlook: “Even though we are going to be pretty young we have a lot of talent coming up to add to a group of solid players,” said head coach James Wiley. GIRLS

No information provided From the school.

BRAGGS WILDCATS Website: www.braggs.k12.ok.us BOYS

Michael Arnold (1st year) 11-12 Record: 15-13

Outlook: The Wildcats return just one part time starter as Michael Arnold takes over coaching duties in 2012-2013. Tatem Livingston, 5-11 senior forward, started a few games last season and will need added help from underclassmen including Tyler Williams, a junior, and a trio of sophomores consisting of guards Payton York and Blaine Dunlap along with 6-1 forward Brodey Igert.

“We’re very young,” said Arnold. “We have 10 players that are either a junior, sophomore or freshman. The bright light is that we’re an athletic unit that with experience should be alright.” Tatem Livingston 5-11 Jimmie Dishman Brannon Stanfill

Sr. Sr. Sr.

Colton Hardesty

Sr.

Payton York

So.

Kody Richardson Tyler Williams Blaine Dunlap Brodey Igert

5-10 5-11 6-1

Tanner Coen

Jayden Hubler Rowdy Ensminger

Landon Lucas

Travis Bacher Walter Hansen GIRLS

G P

G F

G P G

G G G

Sr. Jr.

So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Don Arnold (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 18-12

Outlook: The Lady ‘Cats return two starters from last year’s squad including 5-5 senior guard Hannah Mackey, who averaged 8.7 points and 3.3 rebounds while dishing out 3 assists per game. Also returning will be Maria Larchey, a 5-2 senior guard. Added firepower will be needed from a pair of 5-4 junior guards, Jaycie Ray, who averaged 6 points and 3 rebounds a year ago, along with Riley Beasley, who contributed 3 assists per game. Front line size rests upon the shoulders of 5-11 junior Cassi Harris and 5-11 sophomore Kristin Perry.

“This group is lacking game experience,” said Arnold. “Their hard work is already showing a difference and will continue to benefit us on the scoreboard as the season goes on.” Hannah Mackey 5-11 Maria Larchey

5-2

Cassi Harris

5-11

Jaycie Ray

Riley Beasley

5-4 5-4

Lauren Burk Makayla Coen

Madyson Englebretson Kristen Perry

5-11

Maggie Swarthout

Sydnee Whitekiller

Cheyenne Dishman

Buffalo Bison

G G G G F F F

G F F

G G

Website: www.buffalo.k12.ok.us BOYS

Dusty Yauk (3rd year)

Sr. Sr. Jr.

11-12 Record: 7-16

Outlook: “We have a lot of players back from a very inexperienced squad. We have had a great summer and look to compete much better against a very tough schedule,” says head coach Dusty Yauk. “We will be very deep. Our success will depend on the consistency of Jaquez and the development of scoring from our guards.” Mario Jaquez (6-5, Jr.) is the center coach is referring too. Jaquez averaged 11.5 points and 12.0 rebounds a game last year. Also look for Juan Rivera (6-1, Sr.) at guard or forward. Last season he averaged 8.0 points and 2.3 rebounds a contest. Mario Jaquez

6-5

Jr.

Kyle Hash

6-2

G/F

Jr.

Juan Rivera

Andres Ibarra Juan Villa

6-1 5-6 5-6

Cristian Sarabia 5-7 Jorge Lopez GIRLS

5-10

So. Fr. Fr.

Jr.

Fr. Jr.

Buffalo Valley Buffaloes

11-12 Record: 6-17

So.

Sr.

Mark Delisle Fr.

Dylan Henry Fr. GIRLS

Diana Hames (1st year) 11-12 Record: 7-18

Outlook: The Lady Buffaloes enter this season with high expectations as Diana Hames takes charge of the program as head coach. Four starters return including an impressive front line consisting of 6-3 sophomore post player Amber Collins, who averaged 14 points and 9 rebounds per contest last year, along with 5-10 forward Emily Shaw, who also scored 14 points per game and grabbed 8 rebounds per game. A third player averaged in double digits a year ago including 5-9 junior forward Kareesa Kennedy, who scored 10 points along with 5 rebounds. The fourth starter returning is 5-6 Breanna Fry, whose 6 steals per contest led to transition baskets. “Kareesa and Brenna provide leadership to get the ball up the floor,” said Hames. “At 6-3, Amber is an amazingly competent ball handler. Emily is a key component on both ends of the floor. I’m looking for a strong finish from these ladies at the end of the season.” Mikie Gilbert

5-5

Sr.

Brenna Fry

5-6

Jr.

5-6

Kareesa Kennedy 5-9

Jr. Jr

Sr.

Jake Dewbree Fr.

Audra King

Jr. Jr.

No information provided From the school.

Website: www.bvpsd.org

Jr.

G/F

Jarit Baxter Fr.

Emily Shaw

Amber Collins

Karen Coussan Amber James

5-10

6-3

5-3

5-10

Sr. Jr.

So. So So

Fr.

Boys

Burlington Elks

Outlook: A trio of seniors will join a group of underclassmen in 2012-2013 for coach Steve Haddox, who enters his second season.

Website: Website: www.burlingtonschool. com/

Clay Fitzgerald

11-12 Record: 27-3

Steve Haddox (2nd year)

Hayden Campbell Sr. Remington Young

5-8

Sr.

Brandon Fogerty

5-10

So.

Anthony Jackson

6-0

5-10

Sr.

So.

Spencer Cole So. Dustin Henry So.

Wyatt Walker So. Chas Fairless Fr.

BOYS

Randy Turney (16th Year)

Outlook: Coach Turney has three starters returning from last years squad. They should be a top ten team in Class B due to lots of experience in the playoffs, reaching the state tournament the last two years. Seniors Lane Newlin (10.6 Pts.-4.3 Rbds.) and Brandon Gosselin (7.5 Pts.-7.1 Rbds.) will supply leadership. NOVEMBER 2012

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31-Tyler Flockman 11-Reno Talbott

15-Daniel Ross GIRLS

5-8 5-7

5-10

Sr.

So. So.

11-12 Record 21-11

Outlook: Coach Pruett is excited for the season with two veteran senior guards to lead their team. Repeat VYPE 100 selection Tiffany Rieger is a very explosive player that averaged over 23 points a game last season. They look to be putting more balance around her and Katelyn Garvie this year. Expect big things from this group this season after missing the state tournament last year by six points.

Roster

6-2

Sr.

30-Kyle Ellerbeck

6-2

So.

22-Carter Stewart

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21-Savanna Nall

So.

12-Sadie Vore

40-Brandon Gosselin 32-Lane Newlin

10-Heather Armbruster 11-Julia Ferrell

Sr. Jr.

22-Sarah Garvie

23-Jessica Ferrell 24-Tifffany Rieger

25-Makayla Nall

30-Tabitha James

33-Abbie Newman

34-Alysson Stewart

Sr.

Fr. Fr.

Carney Bulldogs

Kristen Pruett (10th Year)

Tiffany Rieger

32-Katelyn Garvie

Fr.

So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

So.

Website: www.carney.k12.ok.us

BOYS JC Brewster (1st year) 11-12 Record: N/A Outlook: “We’re quick, athletic and determined. We play smart basketball,” said head coach JC Brewster. Dakota Battles (6-4, Sr.) averaged 8.0 points and 10.0 rebounds last season. Battles and forward Dalton Graham (6-0, Jr.) who averaged 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds are a tough one-two punch. Look for Keene Knox and Trevor Miller to step up as well. Dakota Battles Dalton Graham Keene Knox Trevor Miller Alex Perry Girls

6-4 6-0 6-0 5-8 6-1

F F F G F

Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

No information provided From the school.

Coyle Bluejackets Website: www.coyle.k12.ok.us BOYS

Josh Sumrall (11th year) 11-12 Record: 20-9

Outlook: “We have good depth, athleticism and experience. We graduated one player from Class A Area Consolation finals from last year,” said coach Josh Sumrall. Tony Aska (6-7, Sr.) was named to the VYPE Top 100 list this season after averaging 18.7 points and 12.3 rebounds a game last year. Aska also accounted for 84 blocks last year. Ryan Weathers (5-11, Jr.) led the team in assists with 4.4 a game while Jakobi Brown (6-4, Jr.) went for 8.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists. This team could be the team to watch in Class B this season.

Outlook: “We have a very talented freshman group. Only lost two games during their 6th-8th grade seasons. Success depends on their ability to adapt to the high school level. Shilah Young (5-9, Fr.) is one of those players coach Webb is referring to. Look for her and Tyra Aska (5-6, Fr.) to step up and lead this team. Shilah Young

Fr.

Moshe Boyles Taren Aska

Aaliyah Taplin

5-9 5-8 5-4

G F

G G

Tony Aska

6-7

Sr.

Fidel Simpson

5-11

Sr.

Website: www.dcla.k12.ok.us

Jakobi Brown

5-11 6-4

Dalton Anderson 6-3 Lashay Johnson 6-0 Laine Noble GIRLS

5-11

G F

G G

Tom Webb (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 4-21

Jr. Jr.

Sr.

Fr. Jr.

Fr. Fr. Sr.

Chad Hutchison (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 17-10

Outlook: “We return a lot of experience that lost the first round of the state tournament by 3-points. We’re hungry to take the next step,” said head coach Chad Hutchison. Jessica Blanton (5-8, So.) returns averaging 12.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. Katy Starr (5-11, Sr.) averaged 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds last season and should increase those numbers this season. Jessica Blanton

5-8

So.

Haley Stacy

5-11

Sr.

Marian Muegge

5-8

Katherine Muegge 5-5

Chianne Jefferies 5-9 Karen Golay

Shelby McKee

5-9 5-7

G G

Duke Tigers Website: www.dukeschools.com

6-0

Sr.

Luke Milner

5-7

Fr.

Nic Graham

Tatum Crouch Kolyn Farmer

5-8 6-1 6-5 6-2

So.

Sr.

Fr.

So.

Scott Pace (1st year)

GIRLS

5-11

Bray Houston

GIRLS

BOYS No information provided From the school.

Katy Starr

Tony Aska

Colby Cusher

Adonica Sumlin 5-6

Deer CreekLamont Eagles

Ryan Weathers

Jr.

Fr.

5-6

11-12 Record: 9-14

Fr.

Shelby Jennings 5-6

Jase Newcomb (3rd year)

Outlook: Bray Houston (6-0, Sr.) was slowed by a back injury last season, but is 100% this year and is looking to add to his 9.0 ppg average. Nic Graham (5-8, So.) is a quick guard with great vision. Coach Newcomb points out that Kolyn Farmer made “tremendous strides” as a freshman. Also look for Colby Cusher to play a role in the offense.

5-9

Tyra Aska

BOYS

Sr. Sr.

11-12 Record: 17-10

Outlook: “We have a good core group coming back along with some good young players that will help. We should look to go deeper into the playoffs thus year,” said coach Pace. Madison Gilliam (5-8, Jr.) averaged 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists last season while guard Marilyn McAlister (5-5, Sr.) averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Madison Gilliam 5-8

Jr.

Rylee Combs

Jr.

Marilyn McAlister 5-5 Elena Bustos

5-4 5-8

Randi Thompson 5-8

Miranda Stevenson 5-6 Sydney Shaw Aspen Hall

5-10 5-2

Karlie McAlister 5-1

Sr.

G/F G F

G G

So. Fr. Fr.

Eagletown Eagles

Jr.

Website: www.eagletownisd.org

Sr.

So. Fr.

Jr.

So.

Sr.

BOYS

Jake Fenley (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 6-15

Outlook: “Two solid post players in Williams and Jamison will help this team. We also have experienced guards this season,” said coach Fenley. Dustin Williams (6-2, Sr.) averaged 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds last year. Kage NOVEMBER 2012

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Billington (6-0, Sr.) averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last year. Page Campos is another guard expected to contribute this season. Dustin Williams 6-2

Sr.

Brandon McKinney Sr.

5-9

Kage Billington

6-0

Page Campos

5-8

Dakota Jamison 6-5 Alex Frazier

6-1

Takota London

5-9

Brent Bohanan

5-9

Travis Bergman 6-1

G G C F

G F

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

So. So. Fr.

BOYS No information provided From the school.

No information provided From the school. Justin Janz (8th year) 11-12 Record: 24-6

Outlook: “We fell short of expectations last year losing in Area finals. We expect big things this year with almost all of our scoring back,” says head coach Justin Janz. “Maranda Janz is our leader while Hannah Millar and Kelsey Brinkley are major reasons for our success.” Janz averaged 15.0 points and 5.7 rebounds last year while Millar was 13.7 ppg and 6.6 rebounds a contest. Senior Kelsey Brinkley accounted for 4.7 assists each game. Kelsey Brinkley 5-5 Shyli May

5-4

MaKenzie Kelly

5-6

MaKenzie Janz

5-8

Emily Carpenter 5-10 Laura Reed

5-4

Heidi Brinkley

5-9

Tyler Foale

6-2

G/F

Sr.

Dylan Penin

6-0

G/F

Sr.

Sam Baker

Lane Ashpaugh Clay Moyer GIRLS

GIRLS

5-10

Outlook: “Felt only loses one senior starter from last year’s 18-win team. The addition of two freshmen guards will help replace senior Freddie Duarte who was second in the state in scoring and first in rebounding,” said coach Underwood. Austin Waters (5-10, Sr.) returns averaging 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game while forward Cade Murdock (6-2, Sr.) returns to help shore up the defense. Eric Duarte is another scoring machine averaging 11.5 points and 10.0 rebounds.

11-12 Record: 24-10

Pedro Morales

BOYS

Hannah Millar

Outlook: :We return three starters from the state quarterfinals. Tyler Foale is among the best in Class B while Sam Baker returns after leaving for one year. We feel we are definitely a top five if not a top three team,” said head coach Brent Caldwell. Foale averaged 16.1 points and 10.1 rebounds last year and was named to the All-VYPE preseason team. Sam Baker and Derek Harrington averaged over 12 points and nearly 4.0 rebounds a game. Pedro Morales (6-6, Jr.) gets the vote as the new player to watch after moving in from Brazil.

Brent Caldwell (5th year)

Thad Howard

Website: www.erickps.k12.ok.us

5-6

BOYS

6-0

Derek Harrington 5-11

Erick Bearcats

Maranda Janz

BOYS

G F

G G G F F

G F

Sr. Jr.

So. Fr. Sr. Jr.

Fr.

5-9 6-6 6-5 5-8

PG G G C C

Jr.

Fr.

Whitney Benson 5-5

Sr.

Taylor Munsell

5-7

So.

Shawna DeWitt

5-4

Micah Morehart 5-2

Kameron Zollinger 5-5 Jessica Avalos

Becky Dewald

Alyssa Benson

5-4 5-3 5-4

G G F

G F

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Outlook: “The team has a good nucleus of athleticism and returning players. We will build our team on fundamentals and strong work ethic. Looking to increase our win total and learn how to compete,” said coach Shon Zollinger. Whitney Benson (5-5, Sr.) will play forward where she can use her quickness to beat slower forwards in the class. Micah Morehart (5-2, Jr.) will start at guard while Kameron Zollinger (5-5, So.) brings defensive intensity to the starting five.

Website: www.fargo.k12.ok.us

So.

11-12 Record: 2-25

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So. So. Jr.

So. Jr.

Zac Underwood (1st year) 11-12 Record: 18-10

Austin Waters

5-10

Sr.

Braden Schnaufer 5-10

Fr.

Cade Murdock Eric Duarte

Jorge Rosas

Daniel Chavez Alex DeBoer GIRLS

6-2 6-2

509

5-11 6-3

F F

G C C

Sr.

So. Fr. Jr.

So.

Zac Underwood (1st year) 11-12 Record: 18-10

Outlook: Bailey Sheldon (5-6, Jr.) averaged 18.1 points and 3.4 rebounds last year. Sheldon was named to the All-VYPE preseason team and was on last year’s Oklahoma All-State Honorable Mention team. Victoria Schnaufer (5-5, Sr.) is another player coach Underwood is excited about having back. Haylie Waters (5-7, So.) averaged 14.9 points and 3.6 rebounds last year. Bailey Sheldon

5-6

Jr.

Haylie Waters

5-7

So.

Victoria Schnaufer 5-5 Kymber Murdock 5-8

Forgan Bulldogs

G/F F

Sr.

So.

Website: www.forgan.k12.ok.us BOYS

Todd Kerr (11th year) 11-12 Record: 29-1

Outlook: The Forgan Bulldogs return two starters from last year’s 29-1 team, but have plenty of talent to make a run in the playoffs. Jake Regier (6-3, Sr.) averaged 10.0 points and 3.5 rebounds last year, while Trevin Lopez (5-11, Jr.) averaged 7.5 points and 3.0 rebounds. Both are the two returning starters coach Kerr is looking to for leadership on the court. Jace Kerr (6-5, Jr.) and Chandler Bryer (5-10, So.) are two solid

Corey Wright

6-1

Fr.

GIRLS

David Tune (4th year) 11-12 Record: 8-19

players that averaged 5.0 points each last season. Dalton Lemieux (5-10, Sr.) is another guard skilled enough to run this offense. Two players return after suffering injuries last season. Trent Brown (6-2, Jr.) and Cameron Hall (6-2, Sr.) are back and ready for action. Brown went down with an ACL injury while Hall was sidelined with a shoulder injury. “We’re going to pressure the ball, push the tempo and we expect to be in the mix come playoff time,” said coach Kerr. Jake Regier

6-3

Sr.

Chandler Bryer

5-10

So.

Trevin Lopez Jace Kerr 6-5

5-11 F

Dalton Lemieux 5-10 Trent Brown

Cameron Hall

6-2 6-2

Jr. G F F

Jr.

Sr. Jr.

Sr.

Outlook: “We will be very small and have very little depth. We will rely heavily on some players with lots of experience and expect some younger players to step up to another level,” said coach Tune. Cierra Briant (5-4, Sr.) averaged 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds a game last year. Vanessa Woodard (5-8, So.) accounted for 8.7 points and 27 total steals last season. 5-4

Sr.

Alanis Newton

5-2

Fr.

Vanessa Woodard 5-8 Karani Jones

GIRLS

Brett Trippet (21st year) 11-12 Record: 18-10

5-7

F F

So. Sr.

Outlook: Kenzi Taylor (5-11, Sr.) was named to the VYPE Top 100 this season after averaging 17.3 points a game last year. Coach Trippet said Taylor was, “one of the best players in the class.” KaDawn McReynolds (55, So.) is young but very talented at the guard spot. Gabbie Morales (5-4, So.) is another guard with speed and a defensive eye for the ball.

Gracemont Lions

KaDawn McReynolds 5-5 F

Outlook: Alex Sage (6-0, Sr.) was the teams leading scorer last year averaging 21.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Sage is back with fellow senior Zack Lyle (6-2) who will play the post position. Also look for Jacob Stinson (5-10, Sr.) at guard. Last season Stinson averaged 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds a game. The Lions will look to a couple of young freshmen to step up and give them quality minutes on the floor.

Kenzi Taylor

5-11

Sr.

Kinsey Smalts

5-7

So.

Gabbie Morales Nikki Taylor

5-4 5-8

Jackie Rodriguez 5-6 Macie Bryer

5-7

G P F

Jr.

So. Fr. Jr.

So.

Ft. Supply Bulldogs

Outlook: “we will be very young and inexperienced. We should be very quick and athletic, but it may take some time for our younger players to develop,” said coach Tune. Kendrick Woolfolk (5-11, Sr.) is back at guard where he averaged 10.7 points and 4.4 rebounds a game last year. PG

11-12 Record: 4-14

6-0 6-2

5-10

Jacob Mandujano 5-6

11-12 Record: 24-5

Braxton Kornele 5-9

Coby McClure (2nd year)

Jacob Stinson

David Tune (4th year)

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Zack Lyle

BOYS

Kendrick Woolfolk 5-11

Website: www.gracemont.k12.ok.us

Alex Sage

Website: www.fortsupply.k12.ok.us

Kenzi Taylor

Cierra Briant

Sr.

Fr.

Walker Boren

Kyle Reynolds

Cole Wakefield

6-0 5-6 6-0

Chris Grummell 5-10

Sr.

Jr.

G G G

Sr. Sr.

So. Fr. Fr.

GIRLS

Cody McClure (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 2-18

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Outlook: “We have a good group of girls that work really hard,” said coach McClure. Chelsea Drake (5-10, Fr.) is one of a handful of freshmen that coach McClure is leaning on for quality minutes at the varsity level. Riley Brower (5-9, Jr.) returns in the post with forward Kayleigh Circles (5-10, So.) who averaged 15.0 points and 7.0 rebounds last year. Chelsea Drake Riley Brower

5-10

Fr.

5-10

Jr.

5-9

Kayleigh Circles 5-10 Page Milner

Audrie Connally 5-5 Kelsey Granger Sabrina Birch

Erika Demattie

5-9 5-5

5-11

P F

PG F

Jr.

So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Hammon Warriors Website: www.hammon.k12.ok.us BOYS

Josh Trent (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 19-12

Outlook: “We will be small and quick. Try to run a lot and hurry other teams. We will be a fun group,” said head coach Josh Trent. Cody

Teel (5-9, Sr.) returns to the starting lineup after averaging 7.0 points a game last season. Seniors Luke Carpenter and Tyson Trout are set to contribute from the guard and center positions. Look for Korbin Ivey (5-9, Jr.) and Clay Teel (5-8, Fr.) to add speed to the guard position. Cody Teel

5-9

Sr.

Korbin Ivey

5-9

Jr.

Luke Carpenter Tyson Trout Clay Teel

Bailey Miller

Jose Rameriz Wyatt Cardy GIRLS

5-10 6-0 5-8

5-8 6-2 6-3

G C G

G C C

Sr. Sr.

Peyton Walker

5-10

Sr.

Chania Walker

5-6

Jr.

Kori Barrios Erin Nurch

5-8 5-6

Rachael Keadney 5-4 Jamie Highwalker 5-6 Kala Morris

5-6

G G

Sr. Jr. Jr.

Fr.

So. Jr.

So.

Lance Carpenter (20th year) 11-12 Record: 29-3

Outlook: Peyton Walker (5-10, Sr.) returns for the Lady Warriors after averaging 16.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists last year. Walker was named to the VYPE Top 100 this year and is expected to have a great season. Kori Barrios (5-8, Sr.) is back as well averaging 13.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists. The Walker-Barrios combo is extremely effective and tough to stop. Also watch Erin Burch (5-6, Sr.) who uses her speed to frustrate opponents.

Kenzi Taylor

Sr. Sr.

Kinta Eagles

Alliyah Rutherford

Jr.

GIRLS

Website: Website: www.kinta.k12.ok.us

Special Lovelace

So.

No information provided From the school.

BOYS

Robert Chastain (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 28-4

Outlook: Despite the loss of two talented starters from last year’s Class B semifinalist, the Eagles nest is not empty as three starters return. The guard tandem of 5-10 Chase Smith and 5-11 Cole Caughern return to drive the offense while 6-3 forward Tyler Stephens is back to take up the scoring and rebounding inside along with a fourth senior, 6-2 Joey Fitzer at center. Jalen Carpenter, a 5-11 sophomore guard will join the lineup while Ricky Thom, Tyler Corbit and Blaine Sills will see plenty of actions.

“Last year’s trip to state has our team looking to repeat,” said coach Robert Chastain. “Our returning players mixed with the young guys form a solid group that’s committed to go back to the Big House.” Chase Smith

5-10

Sr.

Cole Caughern

5-11

Sr.

Tyler Stephens Joey Fitzer

Jalen Carpenter Blaine Sills

Ricky Thom

Tyler Corbit

6-3 6-2

5-11 5-6 5-9 5-9

Kyktin Sullivan

C F

G F F F

Sr. Sr.

So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Cheyenne Blanchard Zana Johnson Ashley King Kelsey Ramsey

Stormy Pitcock Amy Crisler

F F

G/F F

Zack Sweeten GIRLS

F F

Kaomen Watkins 5-11

Sr.

Mason Moorman 6-0

So.

Elton Price

6-0

Josh Harrel

5-11

G G F

Outlook: The Lady Eagles look to change their flight as three starters return for incoming new head coach Shane Amos. A trio of seniors will be counted upon for leadership include guards Sara Thom and Carley Monks along with forward Breanna Tucker. A pair of junior guards will figure in the success including Aaliyah Rutherford and Brittany Thom. Coach Amos will also look to a trio of sophomores to contribute including Ashley King, Special Lovelace and Zana Johnson.

Brittany Thom

Jr.

Bre Tucker

G/F F

Sr. Sr.

Sr. Jr.

So.

Website: Website: www.lefloreps.k12.ok.us BOYS

Dan Caldwell (1st year) 11-12 Record: 20-7

Outlook: Coming off a 20-win campaign last year, the Savages look to continue their winning ways as four starters return. Caleb Smith, 5-11 senior guard, tops the charts after averaging 19.1 points and 9.6 rebounds last season joined by another senior, 5-10 Chance Yandell, who scored 7.4 points a year ago. Garret Singleterry, 6-2 junior forward, will look to repeat his 15.3 point performance mark while snaring 6.9 rebounds. Two other juniors, 6-1 Matt Lloyd and 5-10 Luke Isbell round out the starting five that will be even stronger with the bench contributions of Kevin Hampton, Travis White along with Cody Crase and Bryan Young.

“Our approach is defense first,” says Caldwell, who moves from Bokoshe following a successful turnaround for the girls program. “Caleb and Garret are a dynamic duo capable of big plays. We’ll need both of them and every other player as we chase a conference title against tough guys like Red Oak and Kinta.”

11-12 Record: 2-22

Carley Monks

LeFlore Savages

Outlook: Incoming new head coach Eric Castle is greeted by the return of two starters including 5-11 senior guard Kaomen Watkins and 5-11 junior playmaker Josh Harrel. Another senior, Chase Beverly will join the guard corps while sophomores Mason Moorman and Elton Price will handle chores inside.

Shane Amos (1st year)

Sr.

Fr.

11-12 Record: 10-17

5-10

11-12 Record: 21-7

Eric Castle (1st year)

Chase Beverly

Leah Beer (1st year)

Fr.

BOYS

Fr.

So.

Website: www.leedey.k12.ok.us

Fr.

Sara Thom

So.

Leedey Bison

Clint Ary G Fr. Jace Ford

Jr.

Caleb Smith

5-11

Sr.

Matt Lloyd

6-1

Jr.

Chance Yandell

5-10

Garret Singleterry 6-2 Luke Isbell

Kevin Hampton Travis White Bryan Young Cody Crase

Sydney Harrel

GIRLS

5-10 5-11 5-8 6-4 5-8

G F

G G G P

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

So. Fr. Fr.

Don Arnold (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 18-12

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Outlook: The roster includes just two starters back from last season. Allison Todd, 5-11 forward, averaged 4.5 points while grabbing 6.2 rebounds with 5-9 senior forward Taylor Lloyd at her side. Lloyd was also affective on the board averaging more that 4 rebounds each game. Two sophomores, Destiny Dobbs and Cheyenne Kinney will fill the vacant guard positions.

“We’ll have to develop our depth through effort,” notes Caldwell. “Hard work by every player on the court will pay off as we seek to find our step up players to score for us.” Allison Todd

5-11

Taylor Lloyd

5-9

Destiny Dobbs

5-6

Cheyenne Kinney 5-7

Sr.

So.

Sr.

So.

Lomega Raiders Website: www.lomega.k12.ok.us BOYS

Justin Edsall (1st year) 11-12 Record: N/A

Outlook: “We will be introducing some new guys into the mix. We will rely on Hunt and Kale to provide leadership. A tough regular season will have us prepared come playoff time,” said coach Edsall. Levi Hunt (6-3, Sr.) averaged 11.0 ppg and 5.0 rebounds last year while Ethan Kale (5-11, Sr.) at guard looks to continue to improve his totals on the offensive end of the floor.

Levi Hunt

Ethan Kale GIRLS

6-3 6-3

Sr. Sr.

Kevin Lewallon (8th year) 11-12 Record: 30-1

Outlook: “I think by the end of the year we will be pretty good. Duffy and Drake have good size and have gotten better this summer. LaGasse and Mendell are two of the better players in our class,” said head coach Kevin Lewallon. Ashley LaGasse was named to the VYPE Top 100 list again this season. The senior averaged 20.0 points and 6.0 rebounds last year. Taylor Mendell (5-5, Jr.) averaged 14.0 points and 5.0 rebounds a year ago and compliments LaGasse very well. Both players feed off the other offensively and defensively. Ashley LaGasse

5-5

Sr.

Hailey Duffy

5-10

Jr.

Taylor Mendell Kylie Turner Beca Drake

Amber Clayton Danika Prehan Charity Geits

5-5 5-4 6-1 5-5 5-4

5-10

G G F

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

So. Jr.

Lookeba-Sickles Panthers Website: www.lookebaes.k12.ok.us BOYS

No information provided From the school.

11-12 Record: 10-18

Outlook: “Good athletes with a lot of experience. Most have been either starting or playing a lot of minutes sense their freshman years,” said coach Callison. Morgan Bullcoming (5-4, Sr.) averaged 11.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists last season. Alli Megg (5-6, Sr.) added 6.6 points and 4.0 rebounds of her own. Haley Davis (5-8, Sr.) is a forward the Lady Panthers will need to play solid defense and contribute on the offensive end.

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Morgan Bullcoming 5-4

Sr.

Angela Bawtista 5-4

Jr.

Haley Davis

5-8

Jr.

Haley Brooks

5-9

So.

Savannah House 5-1 Kayli Keense

G F

Sr. Sr.

5-4

MIDWAY CHARGERS

G F

Jr.

Sr.

Website: www.midway.k12.ok.us BOYS

Steve Corn (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 7-17

Outlook: After losing four starters, the Chargers will rely upon the broad shoulders of 6-5 senior Roper Selby in the paint for front line scoring and rebound control. A tough player to defend on the blocks, Selby averaged 6.7 points while grabbing 7.5 rebounds a year ago. In one contest last year, Selby pulled down 22 rebounds. Two other players will add game time experience as Blake Miller, 6-0 senior forward, and Kevin Durrett, a 5-8 sophomore guard, gained playing time last year.

“Roper is our workhorse,” said head coach Steve Corn. “We’re going to try to get him the ball every trip of the floor, at least until our younger players gain experience.” Josh Ragan

5-5

Sr.

Blake Miller

6-0

Sr.

Chase Carpenter 6-3 Roper Selby

Riley Anderson Kevin Durrett Wade Toney Zac Davis

Tank Collins

Collin Miller

Tim Callison (4th year)

5-6

Hayden Miller

GIRLS

Alli Megg

Colyn Brooks

Tyler Rich

Kacee Scruggs GIRLS

6-5 5-8 5-8

5-11 5-7 6-0 6-0 5-9 6-1 6-0

Spenser Phipps (4th year) 11-12 Record: 20-8

G G F

C C F F F F

Sr. Sr. Jr.

So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Outlook: The Lady Chargers will ignite their season with proven experience on the court. Hailee Truesdell returns for her senior season at guard following last year’s 18.2 point per game effort and joined by junior ball handler Zadie McElhany, who averaged 10.2 points per outing, along with Brittanie Barnard on the perimeter. Junior forward Courteny Conley will be counted upon for rebounding strength after netting 9.2

caroms per game plus chipping in 7.6 points. Sophomore forward Kristy Sowrel brings back 8.6 points per game to the Chargers lineup while gaining 6.6 rebounds. Hailee Truesdell

Sr.

Courteni Conley

Jr.

Zadie McElhaney Brittanie Barnard

Cassie Hood Kristy Sowrel Joanna Vanbrunt

Haelee Crosby

Pittsburg Panthers

G G F F

G G

Jr. Jr. Jr.

So. Fr. Fr.

Website:www.pittsburg.k12.ok.us BOYS

No information provided From the school.

11-12 Record: 19-8

Outlook: “We’re looking to continue to build on last years success. Didn’t end where we wanted, but things are looking up. We lost our leading scorer to a torn ACL in the 5th game last year, but she is back and healthy,” said head coach Ron Suter. Cheyenne Anderson (5-6, Sr.) is that player back from the ACL injury. Before he was done for the season Anderson was averaging 11.5 ppg and 4.0 rebounds. The senior is the sparkplug, but look for fellow senior Kayleigh Thomason (5-7) to step up her game and help lead this Lady Panther basketball team. Chandler Billingsley also averaged 11.0 points and 9.7 rebounds last season. Cheyenne Anderson 5-6

Sr.

Trie Haynes

Jr.

G/F

Chandler Billingsley 5-10 F Erin Cross

Leighah Carney

5-7 5-5

Angela Meredith 5-4 Mikal Wainscott 6-0

5-6

Sr.

Outlook: After missing the trip to the Big House for the first time in six seasons last year, the Eagles are soaring toward Oklahoma City again as all five starters return. Balanced scoring is an advantage this year including 5-10 senior guard Devan Crose, who averaged 13.5 points per game will join Dylan Fazekas, 6-2 senior forward, who ripped down 9 rebounds plus added 12.2 points per game, to provide upperclassmen leadership. A trio of talented juniors add experience on the court with the guard tandem of Tyler Parks, who averaged 9 points per contest, and Bryce Deatherage who set up scores with 8 assists per game, and 6-2 Emmanuel Mercado, who averaged 10.6 rebounds while scoring 7 points per outing last season.

Baylee Evans

5-5

Jr.

Trey Booth (9th year) 11-12 Record: 22-9

“Not only do we return everyone in the starting lineup, but our depth is so much stronger which plays into our game plan of hard nosed defense. Last year’s miss has made this year’s team hungry to return to the BIG HOUSE.” Dylan Fazekas

6-2

Sr.

Tyler Parks

5-9

Jr.

5-10

Bryce Deatherage 5-9

Ron Suter (2nd year)

5-5

Serrica Rider

Devan Crose

GIRLS

Kayleigh Thomason 5-7

BOYS

G G G

F/C

Sr. Jr.

So. So. So. So.

Red Oak Eagles Website: Website: www.redoak.k12.ok.us

Emmanuel Mercado 6-2 Garrett Noah

6-0

Dewayne Grogan 6-2 Colt Brown GIRLS

6-0

G G F

G F

Sr. Jr. Jr.

So. Fr. Fr.

Casey Butcher (3rd year) 11-12 Record: 25-7

Outlook: The road map back to the Class B state tournament is already drawn after the Lady Eagles just missed a title shot losing in the semi-finals. The expectations are valid as head coach Casey Butcher returns four starters from last season’s state semifinalist group. Myranda Rowland, 5-9 center, will look to duplicate her double double numbers from last season after averaging 12 points and 13 rebounds per game. Kendra Coleman, 5-9 senior forward, just missed the doubledouble figures with 9 points and 11 boards. Baylee Evans, 5-5 junior will once again run the show at point guard along with 5-6 senior guard Serrica Rider.

Jenna Mabry

5-5

Myranda Rowland 5-9 Paige Campagna 5-5 Britt Ward

5-7

Sr.

Jr.

So.

Fr.

Sharon-Mutual Trojans Website: www.smps.k12.ok.us BOYS

Kevin Krows (4th year) 11-12 Record: 12-13

Outlook: “Five returning starters return from last years regional’s consolation finals team. We’re a very athletic and very talented team,” says head coach Kevin Krows. “Guard play will be our strength with very solid post players. This is the deepest team I’ve had.” Megan Phillips (5-8, Sr.) averaged 10.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.0 steals last season to go with junior guard Jessie Schneling and her 12.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Rylee Thompson (5-3, Jr.) averaged 5.0 assists from the point guard position. Look for this trio to play very well together all year. Megan Phillips

5-8

Jessie Schneling 5-7 Rylee Thompson 5-3

Katelyn Steadman 5-10 Audrey Cooper Olivia Little

Kara Schmidt

5-8 6-0 5-4

Morgan Phillips 5-2 Girls

Sr.

PG F

Jr. Jr.

Sr. Jr.

Sr.

So.

No information provided From the school.

Stringtown Tigers

Website: www.stringtown.k12.ok.us “We like our chances,” admits Butcher. “We’ve got a good group back plus we’ve got added depth and experience under pressure.” BOYS David Griffin (4th year) Kendra Coleman 5-9 F Sr. 11-12 Record: 18-9 NOVEMBER 2012

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G F C G G F G G C

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So.

6-0 5-3 5-7 6-2 5-3 5-5 5-8 5-6

F G G F G G F G

Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So.

Thackerville Wildcats

Website: www.thackervilleschools.org BOYS

Cody McCage

11-12 Record: N/A

No information provided From the school. GIRLS

Jason Henry (1st year) 11-12 Record: 10-16

Outlook: A pair of seniors return from last year’s district championship team with game time experience including 5-7 guards Crystal Hicks and Marrisa Sena along side 5-8 senior post player Jade Biffle, who returns from the sideline a year ago due to injuries. Adding to the depth in the middle post position will be a pair of 5-8 juniors, Brittany Jones and Megan Kennedy. Sophomore guard Kelci Gregory and incoming freshmen Taylor

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“We’ll play a tough brand of defense,” said head coach Jason Henry. “With the core of returning players and talented newcomers, the opportunities for success are there.” Crystal Hicks

5-7

Sr.

Brittany Jones

5-8

Marrisa Sena Jade Biffle

5-7 5-8

Meagan Kennedy 5-8

G P P

Sami Ashlock

Kelci Gregory Shae McGage

Darsey Bridwell Taylor Brown

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Fr. Fr. Fr.

Tyrone Bobcats

Clay Witt (4th year) 11-12 Record: 19-6

Outlook: All five starters return amidst a roster of 23 players offering the Bobcats depth at every position on the court. Austin Olivas, 5-9 senior guard, tops the list of talent including his 18 points per contest along with cat quick 5-4 senior Bryce Potter. Cole Wall, 6-1 senior center, presents a physical presence in the paint averaging 8 points and 7 points per contest. Chantz Reese, a 6-0 senior teams with Ethan Reece, a 5-11 junior at forward as the pair each added 5 points and 5 rebounds each night. The expectations take a quantum leap with the addition of 6-3 senior center Payson Slater, a move-in from Hooker. “We return proven players that give us a good chance to make a run to state,” said head coach Clay Witt. Bryce Potter

Chantz Reese

Payson Slater Uriel Orona

Ferny Medrano A.J. Sudderth Ethan Reece Zack Smith

Nerlin Rivera Greg Runte

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5-10 5-9

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5-11 5-10

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Hope Cox (1st year) 11-12 Record: N/A

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Varnum Whippets Website: www.varnum.k12.ok.us. BOYS

11-12 Record: 25-4

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Cole Wall

Erik Lomas

6-0

John Hadley (4th year)

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Austin Olivas

Ty Harvey

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G F

C F

G F F

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Outlook: The Whippets trip to the Class B state tournament gives this year’s team higher expectations as two starters plus three role players back from a year ago. Zac Self, a 6-4 senior forward, presents a tough matchup for opponents. Last season, Self averaged 11.2 point plus 6 rebounds. Tyler Miller, a 5-9 junior guard who scored 7.3 points per game will once again join 6-0 sophomore Chebon Smith and 6-0 senior Jeremiah Vaughn at guard. Added depth at on the perimeter comes from 5-8 sophomore Caleb McCutcheon. Bolstering play in the paint will be 6-2 junior Logan Seeley, who averaged 4.3 points while grabbing 3.5 boards per game. “Zac can post up or go off the bounce,” notes head coach John Hadley. “He averaged 41% on 3-point field goals. Our kids have played on the big stage and know what’s needed to win. Our plan is simple…get after you on defense and manage our rotation to score inside or out. When we develop our depth and gain some consistency, we can return to the Big House.” Zac Self

6-4

Sr.

Logan Seeley

6-2

Jr.

Jeremiah Vaughn 6-0 Tyler Miller

Chebon Smith

5-9 6-0

Caleb McCutcheon 5-8 GIRLS

John Hadley (1st year) 11-12 Record: 19-9

G G G G

Sr. Jr.

So. So.

Outlook: “Hadley’s Heroes” look to build upon last season’s success as three starters

return including a pair of double digit scorers. Heather Fatawake, 5-7 senior forward, averaged 12.5 points while 5-3 senior guard Tia Mitchell averaged 12.1 points a game. Meagan Adcock, 5-4 junior guard, returns to the lineup averaging 4.8 points per outing. Depth from the bench is evident at guard with 5-4 Hailey Harjo, Alex Eeelemon and freshman Taylor Cell. Front line scoring and rebounding will get a boost from Karina Tarpey, a 5-11 junior who can score also go outside for points as well as the paint. “Experience is a plus,” said Hadley. “With leadership from our seniors to lead the others to achieving consistency every night, I think we have great opportunities this year.” Heather Fatawake 5-7 Tia Mitchell

5-3

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Billy Haley (6th year) 11-12 Record: 11-13

Outlook: “We should have enough depth to compete with anyone. Lee and Sanderson should also have great senior years,” said coach Haley. Amelia Tyree (6-1, Sr.) returns as the teams leading scorer averaging 20.0 points and 7.0 rebounds last year. Josie Boatman (So.) and Holley Taylor (So.) are two sophomores coach Haley will lean on for solid play at guard while Jade Lee and Micah Gregory at slated to play forward. 6-1

Josie Boatman Micah Gregory

G F

Sr.

So. So.

Jade Lee F Sr. Holley Taylor Kenzi Kennedy Becky Sanderson

Aspen Cook

G G F

Waynoka Railroaders

11-12 Record: 7-17

Outlook: The Railroaders future is bright down the tracks in 2012-2013. Sharp shooting guard, 6-1 Shawn Hinderliter is the lone returning starter averaging 7.0 points and 3 rebounds per contest. Head coach Danny Green welcomes the experienced play of 6-1 sophomore forward Brandon Green, who averaged 5.7 points plus snaring 6.4 rebounds per game, along with 5-11 senior forward Andrew Baird and the addition of 5-11 freshman guard Logan Meriwether. “Shawn is the engine that drives us,” notes Green referencing the only starter back from last season. “Our game plan is to rely upon solid defense to allow our offense to gain points off turnovers while we develop a rhythm on the offensive end of the court.” Shawn Hinderliter 6-1

Sr.

Logan Meriwether 5-11

Fr.

Andrew Baird

Brandon Green

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Amelia Tyree

Danny Green (2nd year)

So. Jr.

5-11 6-1

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Sr.

So.

Tyson Tackett (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 8-16

Outlook: Three starters are back on board as the Lady Railroaders seek to replace the loss of two seniors from last year’s squad. Maria Wilcox, 5-8 junior forward, returns as the leading scorer bringing back 6.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Hannah Darr, 5-5 junior guard, will run the offense after producing 3.2 points per night last season. Bailey Rankin, a 5-6 sophomore takes the court at forward along with 5-7 junior Kaylee Tyson. The pressure style played by the guards will benefit from the timely minutes to be played by 5-5 sophomore Carri Mattox and 5-9 freshman Skylar Hull. Hannah Darr

5-5

jr.

Bailey Rankin

5-6

So.

Maria Wilcox

Kaylee Tyson Carri Mattox Skylar Hull

5-8 5-7 5-5 5-9

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So. Fr.

Sr.

So.

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in the paint.

Outlook: Excitement is building at Casady for the boys basketball program. Head coach Allen Dukes talked about his squad, “We have an extremely quick and talented underclassmen bunch who will look for much needed leadership out of our upperclassmen who are aware of the challenges we are about to face in the ultra-tough SPC.” Junior guard/forward Patrick Loeffler (6-2) averaged 5.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals last season. Loeffler will need seniors Davis English (6-1) and Michael Parry (5-9) to help on the offensive end and continue averaging nearly 3.0 steals a game. David Henderson (5-11, Sr.) averaged 3.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists last year and could play a larger role for the Cyclones this year. Also look for newcomers Donald Fleming (6-6, C) and Curtis Haywood (6-4, Fr.) to add some much needed size

Michael Parry 5-9

Allen Dukes: 2nd year 11-12 Record: 9-15

Patrick Loeffler 6-2

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David Henderson 5-11 G/F

Sr.

Davis English

6-1

Donald Fleming 6-6 Curtis Haywood 6-4 GIRLS

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Jen Worden: 4th year 11-12 Record: 10-9

Outlook: Playing in the Southwestern Prep Conference isn’t easy, but having a player like Delaney Henry who averaged 13.0 points and 6.0 rebounds. Henry can’t do it all though. Look for teammates CJ Jones (5-9, Sr.) and Tina Roach (5-6, Sr.) to continue producing like they did a year ago. Jones averaged 9.0 points and 9.0 rebound, while Roach went for 7.0 points and 4.0 rebounds.

Two freshmen are expected to add some depth and should see some quality minutes this year. They are Camille Jackson (5-8) at forward and MacKenzie Blaylock (5-5) at guard. Overall the Lady Cyclones have an opportunity and the players to continue their uphill climb and compete in a very tough conference. Delaney Henry 5-8

So.

Camille Jackson 5-8

Fr.

CJ Jones

Tina Roach

Ray Jones 5-9 PG Jed Warner 6-3 F Chauncey Collins5-11 SG Kendall Waters 5-11 PG Kole Talbott 6-4 SG Adarius Davis 5-11 F

Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So.

GIRLS Theron Forshee 11-12 Record: N/A Outlook: “With All-Americans Meredith Wolfley and Mariah Haxton returning, while newcomers MeShelle and Ashley Parker being added to an already solid four returning starter team; OKC Storm will be primed to win it’s first gold ball,” said coach Theron Forshee. Also returning are Lorna Ward (510) forward and Reagan Roth (5-4) guard.

5-6

MacKenzie Blaylock 5-5 G

Sr. Sr.

Fr.

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5-9

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Jaguars believe that we can compete against any team on our schedule,” said coach Branch. Mattie Stewart (6-1, Sr.) returns at guard and can play forward. The senior averaged 10.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game last year. Lauren Dunlap (6-0, Sr.) averaged 7.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists a year ago and is a good complement to Stewart. Also look for Kendall Reynolds (5-7, Sr.) at guard.

BOYS Chris Wallace (2nd year) 11-12 Record: 14-24 Outlook: “We want to play an up-tempo style because we are very athletic with speed and we are capable of playing 10 or 11 guys,” said head coach Chris Wallace. Michael Means (6-4, Sr.) returns to the starting lineup after averaging 22 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists. James Bickers (5-11, Jr.) contributed 10 points and 4.0 assists last season and should continue to improve on those numbers. Hunter Ogden (6-4, Sr.) will start at forward where he accounted for 8.0 points per game. Allonzo Trier (6-3, So.) may be the most athletic NOAH basketball player to play for the Jags. Trier was named to the VYPE Top 100 list and is expected to do great things this season. Allonzo Trier 6-3 So. Michael Means 6-4 Sr. James Bickers 5-11 Jr. 347

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Mattie Stewart Lauren Dunlap Kendall Reynolds Hannah Frizzwll Briana Stokes MacKenzie Moody

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Girls Basketball

The Regent Lady Rams take pride in bulidng a program that fans, players and coaches can be proud of. Led by seniors, Maddie Shapleigh, Kari Keller and Emma Ward, the Rams are trying to bring home a 2nd straight conference championship. “These ladies are sold out to this program.” Coach Holly Beitel states, “With 5 returning starters, and continuing a traditon of all out, full court pressure defense, these ladies are always exciting to watch.” Rounding out the rest of the Regent roster is Emilee Sullivan, Natalie Means, Whitney Caruthers, Kelli Keller, Megan Stitt, Ali Swanson and Courtney Buskirk.

Boys Basketball

Head coach Sean Ramsey is optimistic about his team this year. “Daniel Philpot leads an athletic group of Sophomores that will make a substantial contribution to our program. With 5 returning starters, I antiicpate and look forward to our program continuing to make positive strides. We have a strong core of young talent that desires to imporve both mentally and physically on a daily basis. The future is bright for Regent basketball.” Returning starters are juniors Jackson Love, and James Breece with sophomores Daniel Philpot, Chad Keller and Zach Turner. The Rams roster is deep with junior Shane Luttenberg, sophomores Sam Hogle, Connor Leffingwell, Jack Mareburger, Drew Shapleig and Alex Trompler, and freshmen Austin Carpenter and Ethan Streich.

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start at one of the guard spots bringing his laser passing and solid defense to the floor. Jackson Love (6-0, Jr.) plays opposite Philpot at forward. Love averaged 4.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists last year. Also look for Zach Turner (6-2, So.) to play the post-position or forward. Turner is an athletic player who averaged 3.6 points and 6.0 rebounds.

BOYS

Sean Ramsey: 4th year 11-12 Record: 8-14

Outlook: With a new gym and five returning starters back from last season, the Rams have the look of a team on the rise. Still a fairly young squad though, coach Ramsey will look to forward Daniel Philpot (6-3, So.) to continue averaging over 12 points per game and eight rebounds. “Daniel Philpot leads an athletic group of sophomores that will make a substantial contribution to our program,” said coach Ramsey. Guard Chad Keller (5-8, So.) brings his speed to the backcourt. Last season Keller averaged 5.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. James Breece (5-8, Jr.) will

GIRLS

Holly Beitel: 4th year 11-12 Record: 14-8

Outlook: After an excellent 2011-12 campaign the Lady Rams will look to seniors Kari Keller, Maddie Shapleigh and Emma Ward for leadership this season. Keller (5-6, G) averaged 7.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, while Shapleigh averaged 9.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals. Coach Holly Beitel has a couple of freshmen she will depend on for quality minutes this season. Guard Kelli Keller (5-5) averaged is a freshman expected to see plenty of playing time this season. Megan Stitt is a 5-foot-7 forward and another freshman the Lady Rams will lean on for production on both ends of the floor. Sophomore forward Natalie Means (5-6) averaged 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds last year, but her totals should improve with more time on the “I anticipate and court. Courtney Buskirk and Whitney look forward Caruthers are two post players coach to our program Beitel is excited to have on the team. continuing to “We have five returning starters and make positive we look to be stronger and more strides,” Ramsey experienced,” coach Beitel says. “Our says. “We have a strong core of young quickness and full court pressure should talent that has a desire to prepare both help us to continue with the success we mentally and physically on a daily basis.” had last year.” James Breece

5-8

Jr.

Kari Keller

5-6

Sr.

Chad Keller

5-8

So.

Kelli Keller

5-5

Fr.

Jackson Love

6-0

Daniel Philpot 6-3 Zach Turner

6-2

Drew Shapleigh 5-8

Jack Marcburger 5-9 Sam Hogle

5-10

F F

G G G

Jr.

So.

So. So. So. So.

Maddie Shapleigh Sr. Megan Stitt

5-7

Natalie Means 5-6 Courtney Buskirk

Whitney Caruthers

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5-7 F

F C F

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Brandon Maddox (1st Year) 11-12 Record: 8-18

Outlook: First year coach Brandon Maddox comes over from Union High School where the Redskins won a 6A State Championship. He feels as if there is a lot of promise for the upcoming season with five returning starters who have a lot of experience with still much to prove. They have good size led by senior Zach Rogers. Other seniors on the team are Matt Bayliss and Johnny Presslauer. Rogers averaged 14 points a game and eight rebounds with Bayliss contributed 11 points and five rebounds. Returning assist leaders from last year are JuJaun Bradford and

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Pierre Brady. Maddox will be working with the team to improve shooting and ball handling through the pre-season. If the team develops as they have the potential, they should be ready to compete at the next level in the SPC. 2-Pierce Brady 5-10 3-TJ Cooks 5-11 4-Cooper Gross 5-10 5-Sean Townsend 5-7 10-David Kolokolo 6-0 11-Zach Rogers 6-8 14-JuJaun Bradford 5-9 20-Jake Fox 6-4 22-Matt Bayliss 6-7 24-Branson Stickney 5-9 Jr. 25-Matt Burke 5-10 30-Patrick Freeman 6-4 32-Johnny Presslauer 6-2 33-James Eaton 6-2 34-TroiRee Pierce 6-3 40-Corey Taylor 5-10 42-Lucas Whitaker 6-4 GIRLS

Crystal Lawson (5th Year) 11-12 Record 23-3

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Outlook: Coach Lawson lost a lot to graduation from last years 23-3 squad. She does have two returning starters, led by junior Kelsey Arnold. Kelsey averaged 13.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds, four assists and three steals last season. Joining her at guard will be Natalie Cronk, who will be looked upon to take on a larger role this season. Other players to be counted on to contribute will be Ann Savage and

Zach Rodgers Katie Baldeck. With a nice nucleus to build upon, they Dutch will be looking for a few younger players to step up and have an impact to keep the success the Dutch have had in the past few years. Aubrey Downing Katie Baldeck Kelsey Arnold Natalie Cronk Emily Barton Ann Savage Langley Dunn Hagan Gross Marie Faubert Morgan Kramer Callie Jackson Grace Campbell

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