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Pregame A letter from Lynn Jacobsen

10 | All-VYPE Fall sports are in the books for 2013 and the All-VYPE teams for football, softball, volleyball and cross country have been selected. Find out who made the team and what coach was named Coach of the Year in football.

14 | Addie Lee Former Metro Christian star is excelling on and off the field at USAO. The stellar goalkeeper returned to USAO for her senior season after a brief stint at the University of Tulsa.

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| Jenks 14-0 for No.14 Steven Parker saved his best for last as the Jenks Trojans beat the Union Redskins in the Class 6A state finals.

Lynn Jacobsen recaps all of the action from the title game as Jenks completes a perfect 14-0 season.

Championship Week Despite Old Man Winter forcing the OSSAA to shuffle the state championships games around, the teams did not disappoint in their performances. Jenks grabbed their 14th state title after a perfect, 14-0 season and the Union redskins showed why they are a perennial powerhouse in Class 6A. VYPE’s own Lynn Jacobsen looks back at the Class 6A title game and the back-to-back championship for Jenks.

With basketball season well underway and the Oklahoma Basketball Preview Magazine on the shelves, VYPE gives you a sneak peek at local teams in this edition. What players made the VYPE Top 100 and who is ranked at the top? You’ll find it here.

The All-VYPE teams are announced and this year’s squad is fantastic.

From first team football players like Ben Johnson of Sapulpa and Marquise Overton of Jenks to volleyball standouts Josie Gandall of Bishop Kelley and Samantha Feemster of Catoosa, the players that made All-VYPE had outstanding seasons.

If softball is your sport then check out this All-VYPE team featuring Mallory Collins of Sand Springs, Rachel Griffin of Collinsville and McKenzie Adams of Broken Arrow to name a few.

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24 | Tulsa Area BBall Preview It’s time to hit the hardwood with area basketball teams and VYPE has everyone covered from the Berryhill Chiefs to the Webster Warriors. Check out these team reviews of the players looking for that elusive gold ball.

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Lady Spartans BBall Bixby Lady Spartans Off And Running Six years into her coaching tenure at Bixby Melody Stewart has the Lady Spartans firing on all cylinders early this year. Led by 6-foot senior Mariah Knox the Lady Spartans began the year 3-1 including finishing 2-1 in the Matthews Ford Invitational. Two of the Lady Spartans three wins this season have come over Jenks who began the year ranked No. 16 in Class 6A. Other key players in the Bixby gameplan are senior forwards Kara Stead and Sydney Stout.

Neither Stead nor Stout were part of the starting lineup last year but both are very capable of

making plays and scoring in bunches.

Point guard Madison Curley is also very instrumental in Bixbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s formula for success on both ends of 2014 Bixby Girls Basketball the floor.

Lady Spartan team members Playing in a include: Ciara Boatright, Madison very tough Frontier conference Curley, Sydney Stout, Karlie the Lady Spartans will be tested Owens, Kara Stead, Mariah nearly every time they step Knox, Addison Richards, Cierra on the floor but with a hardHughes, Regan Reinholz, Ainsly working, blue collar attitude Wolfinbarger, Aubrey Andrews, Bixby definitely will be a team Kelsey Bradley, Mallory Breeding that contends for the top spot in and Megan Doak. the league.

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ALL-VYPE We carefully poured over tons of stats and argued into the night to come up with the Justin Flewellen

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James Willis - Owasso Marquise Overton - Jenks Jordan Brailford - Booker T. Washington Jeremy Smith - Berryhill

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RB Kyle McLaughlin - Skiatook Justin Flewellen - Lincoln Christian Trey Sneed - Kiefer Cameron Booty - Jenks

WR Ben Johnson - Sapulpa Austin Reed - Broken Arrow Jeffery Mead - Union PJ McLachlan - Victory Christian Jeremy Pelotte - Summit

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Coach of the Year Allan Trimble - Jenks

DB Dylan Harding - Jenks Steven Parker - Jenks Hayden Ashley - Bishop Kelley Jordan Mitchell - Owasso Tre Betts - Sand Springs

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Eastern Oklahoma F E AT U R E

Fall All-VYPE Volleyball Eastern Oklahoma (North OK Girls Included)

All-VYPE Fast-Pitch Softball Eastern Oklahoma Mallory Collins, Sand Springs Rachel Griffin, Collinsville Stephanie Schivally, Claremore Haley Andrews, Sand Springs Kate Myers, Jenks McKenzie Adams, Broken Arrow Kasey Burgess, Sand Springs Madison Bright, Claremore McKayla Hendrix, Jenks Torrye Tillman, Bixby Emily Bevan, Owasso Haley Young, Bixby Ally Johnson, Claremore Shala Sutter, Bixby Brooke Curtis, Owasso Audrey Estes, Jenks Maddy VanBurkleo, Tulsa Union Bailey Hulet, Broken Arrow Maddi McGraw, Tulsa Union Kenzie Stevens, Owasso Kourtney Lincicome, Skiatook Sarah Brown, Claremore Bailee Wolfe, Coweta

Josie Gandall Bishop Kelley

Josie Gandall, Bishop Kelly Stefani Nell, Jenks Megan Thomas, Union Bria Bergman, Victory Christian Serena Mar, Lincoln Christian Anna Bowman, Lincoln Christian Leslie Atherton, Bishop Kelley Sarah Jones, Owasso Maggie Ireton, Stillwater Carley Geer, Stillwater Blair Koster, Bartlesville Sammy Polk, Bartlesville Stefani Nell, Jenks Kassidy Franks, Booker T. Washington Tyeece Buchannan, Union Eilise Dixon, Cascia Hall Megan Doran, Victory Christian Rachel Pack, Coweta Samantha Feemster, Catoosa Kalynn Thorp, Verdigris Brittany Hadlockl, Rejoice Christian Roxanne Brown, Metro Christian

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Coach of the Year Randall King - Broken Arrow

GIRLS Jordan Langebartels, Summit Christian Izzy Marshall, Cascia Hall Daisey Vanmeter, Henryetta Michaela Werner, Grove Ainsley Ibison, Broken Arrow Izzy Cottrell, Collinsville Ellen Thomas, Collinsville Cheyenne Walden, Sand Springs Grace Barber, Jenks Morgan Long, Sand Springs

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Former Tulsa-area star excels on and off the field at USAO Following high school Lee went to USAO and appeared in 11 games her freshman season and racked up 21 total saves including a shutout win over Emmanuel College. In her sophomore season, Lee collected 10 shutouts on her way to a 15-6 record. For the season, she allowed just 22 goals and recorded 65 saves. She had a goals against average for the season of 1.02. She had a season-high of eight saves in a 2-1 victory over Texas Wesleyan in September.

After her brilliant sophomore season Lee chose to transfer to Tulsa University Addie Lee and hang up her cleats.

USAO senior goalkeeper Addie Lee couldn’t stay away Lee has had an interesting path to however deciding early on success in college soccer. In high that she missed being on the school Lee, then Addie Tipton, was a field with her teammates star soccer player at Metro Christian saying that she simply Academy where she earned such wanted to play soccer again. honors as Newcomer of the Year and the Charger Cup Outstanding Goalie “I kind of knew in my first semester at Tulsa but I Award. She was also a two-time didn’t do anything like tell Defensive Player of the year, a twomy family or my fiancé, my time All-District player, and a twohusband now, or contact time All-Metro Honorable Mention coach Hampton until my by the Tulsa World.

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second semester at TU,” Lee said. “I couldn’t have done anything without their support tough, and I knew I needed them in my corner.”

With everyone behind her Lee transferred back to USAO for her senior year and once again donned a Drovers jersey this fall. In her final year of collegiate soccer Lee racked up 95 saves and put together a 1.84 goals against average. Lee was also named the first Sooner Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week this year after making 24 saves in the Drovers’ first two games of the year.

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Steven Parker

2013 Football Playoffs Championship month was filled with great plays, memorable moments and surprising results. Here’s a quick look back at the teams, players and coaches that made this a season we’ll never forget.

Trojans Complete Perfect Year In a game that has produced fantastic finishes, Jenks left little doubt in this one.

In a way, the Class 6A state championship game – between familiar foes Jenks and Union - was typical of the down-to-the wire contests that have dotted the rivalry. But reality quickly set in after a first quarter in which the two teams combined for 35 points and over 300 yards.

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“That first quarter seemed like three days,” said Jenks head coach Allan Trimble, who won his 11th state title in 18 years in the Trojans’ 3822 victory. “The roller coaster ride of the first

Riley Waldie

Cameron Booty quarter was every bit the way the games have gone in the past.”

But by halftime, the Trojans, who finished 14-0 and undefeated for the fourth time in Trimble’s tenure, held a commanding 3114 cushion.

For Trimble, it was an emotional win unlike any other.

“I’m partial to this class because my daughter Tylar is in this class,” he said. “This is the first class to have gone through Jenks the entire way since I was hired.

It’s a special group.

“These seniors aren’t just teammates, they are brothers.

There have been a bunch of good ones over the years, but this class is a really special one.”

Dylan Harding There were numerous player highlights to go around.

From Steven Parker’s stat line (215 all-purpose yards, a touchdown reception and an interception) to Cameron Booty’s 216 all-purpose yards (176 rushing yards, 2 TDs) and even sophomore quarterback Cooper Nunley, who was 11-of16 passing for 206 yards, two touchdowns and an eight-yard touchdown run. And don’t forget about the fake punt pass from Tyler Ridener on a fourth-and-13 from Jenks’ 22-yard line that set up Ridener’s eventual field goal of 24 yards.

Union grabbed a 7-0 lead on the fourth play of the game when quarterback Mason Farquhar raced 56 yards.

Jeffery Mead Jenks answered with a Booty 12yard run followed by a Parker 41-yard touchdown pass and another Booty touchdown run to go up 21-7.

The Redskins cut the lead to 21-14 on Justin Silmon’s 17yard touchdown to close out the 35-point first quarter.

Jenks tacked on 10 points in the second quarter on the field goal and an 8-yard score from Nunley for a 17-point halftime lead. The Trojan defense was effective stopping the run with Marquise Overton, Tyler Thomas, Byrl Foster and linebacker Chris Lilly. Luke Thompson had several quarterback pressures and tackles from the end position.

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touchdown pass from Farquhar.

Union tight end Carson Meier had several big receptions for first downs during that 90-yard drive.

Trimble singled out the play of the offensive line, which showed steady improvement all year.

Cooper Nunley Austin Quillen to play safety next to Dylan Harding.

The two teams combined for just 15 points, seven on a Jenks two-yard pass to Riley Waldie and Union on a 90-yard drive highlighted by a Kaylor Pearson

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“Sheldon Barnes, Hunter Goins, Stewart White, Greg Reilly and Clayton Esmond played great and so much better the last few games, “Trimble said. “Our tight ends, Matt Cloud and Ty Yeates, also played well.”

But this night clearly belonged to the Jenks seniors, Trimble said.

“Austin Casillas probably tore his ACL in the BA game,” said the coach. “He didn’t go see a doctor or miss a game after he

Carson Meier gets injured returning a punt.

He played with a torn ACL for five or six games.

“Harding couldn’t raise his right arm above his shoulder. Steven (Parker) has been nursing a bad hamstring for weeks. Trent Taber played with a broken arm. Player after player was in braces and nursing injuries.

Our senior class, they just wanted it. They put the team ahead of themselves."

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Athlete theYear of

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DEC 2013 Mazzio’s Corporation and VYPE have teamed up to grant a $2,000 Scholarship for one boy and one girl to be presented in the June issue of VYPE. Here is how it will work: • Each month, VYPE will take nominations for an Athlete of the Month and a boy and girl will be elected the Mazzio’s Athlete of the Month. This will be a chance for boys and girls of all sports to be recognized for their performances.

• Nominees can be mailed to scholarship.Oklahoma@ VYPE.com. Give the nominee’s name, school, sport and reasons you believe the athlete should be awarded the scholarship.

• The nominees will need to be seniors this season but keep in mind that their accomplishments as juniors will be taken into consideration as well.

• Each monthly recipient will be a candidate for the scholarship that will be awarded in June.

• All sports will be eligible to have a nomination.

• The male and female athletes who are chosen each month will have a pictured bio, highlighting their accomplishments, placed on this page.

Shaelyn Ward Lincoln Christian Lincoln Christian Lady Bulldogs sophomore forward is the Mazzio’s Female Athlete of the Month. Through her team’s first four games Ward averaged 15.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Ward’s season high for points came on Dec. 10 when she poured in 25 in a loss to Cascia Hall. Ward also has recorded one double-double this season finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds in the Lady Bulldogs 52-26 win over Okay in the opening game of the season.

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Bryce Carter Cascia Hall A standout on the baseball field Cascia Hall’s Bryce Carter has been making waves on the hardwood this year. Helping the Commandos start the season 2-0 is just a small reason why the senior guard is the Mazzio’s Male Athlete of the Month. In a hard-fought game against Lincoln Christian, Carter was at his best scoring 21 points.

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Tulsa Area Basketball Preview

The Statewide basketball preview issue is out. You can find it at local retailers or you can order online @ VYPEOK.com. We give you a peek at all the Tulsa area teams and what they have in 2014.

Bixby Spartans Girls Coach: Melody Stewart (6th year) 12-13 Record: 21-8 Roster:

Boys Coach: Scott Padek (5th year) 12-13 Record: 10-16 Roster:

Parker Jennings 5-8 Peyton Nitz 5-9 Jacob Hicks 5-9 Joey Fiser 6-1 Cade Cavalli 5-9 Will Fiser 6-0 F.L. York 6-2 Zach Christopolous 6-0 Zach Richwine 6-2 Glen Galvin 6-2 Payton Sullivan 6-4 Camden Selvidge 6-5 Mitchell Solomon 6-9

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

Boys Mitchell Solomon had a nice junior season in which he averaged 15.7 points and 8.9 rebounds. But once the 6-foot-9 Bixby center showed he could hit the occasional 3-pointer and be a consistent scorer in AAU Basketball, his stock soared. Solomon hit 13-of-25 3-pointers in the Great American Shootout in Duncanville, Texas, landing on the radar of numerous D-1 programs. Oklahoma State was one of the first to offer and Solomon signed with his parent’s alma mater in the early signing period. “He set it on fire,” said Solomon’s AAU coach Rod Thompson. “I remember telling his parents two years earlier that he could be really good and that they wouldn’t have to pay for college.” Scott Padek and Thompson agree what sets Solomon apart is his ability to post up, pop out for a 3-pointer or hit the baby hook from either side. Said Padek, “We always 24

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Mariah Knox knew if we could get him to shoot the 3, he had a chance to be recruited. I always thought he had the potential to be really good.”

Solomon has a stellar supporting cast in seniors Camden Selvidge, Joey Fiser and R.L. York. Selvidge, 6-5 forward, averaged 7.1 points and 6.2 rebounds last season. Joey Fiser, 6-1 guard, averaged 5.7 points and York, a 6-1 point guard, averaged 3.3. Also look for 5-11 forward freshman Will Fiser to be in the rotation. “All four of our seniors are our best players,” Padek said.

“Beyond this, we are untested.”

Speaking of tests, the Spartans will get an early one on Dec. 3 when they help Jenks open its new facility in the season opener.

Girls

Filling the holes left behind by a pair of All-State players in Christina Devers and Stevi Parker will be a huge task.

Sixth-year head coach Melody Stewart and the Spartans return just one starter in senior Mariah Knox. The 6-foot

Ciara Boatright 5-8 Madison Curley 5-2 Sydney Stout 5-11 Karlie Owens 5-5 Kara Stead 5-8 Mariah Knox 6-0 Addison Richards 5-11 Cierra Hughes Regan Reinholz Ainsly Wolfinbarger Aubrey Andrews Kelsey Bradley Mallory Breeding Megan Doak

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

Knox is comfortable with facing the basket at the forward spot or playing with her back to the basket at center.

Seniors Kara Stead and Sydney Stout will compliment Knox in the frontcourt.

The 5-9 Stead and the 5-11 Stout are capable of playing post as well. Look for 5-2 senior Madison Curley to operate the offense at point guard.

“We will have a good mix of young talent and great leadership from our seniors,” said Stewart, who owns a 15381 career record. “We are extremely excited about this group of kids. We will be a ‘Hard Work U’ team. In the league we play in (Frontier) we will definitely have to outwork all of our opponents.

We have a great group of kids coming back and we believe that if they are all on the same page we will be in the mix at playoff time.”

Booker T. Washington Hornets Boys Coach: J.R. Redmond (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 17-9 Roster:

Kevin Sims 6-3 Hollis Mitchell 5-8 Myles Tease 5-9 Rasha McKnight 5-9 Thais Montgomery 5-11 Chris Miller 6-6 Micah Harbin 6-2 Tyjuan Johnson 5-11 Khobe Johnson 5-11 Marion Stuart 6-0 Tariq Bitson 6-2 Brandon Chancy 6-0 B.J. Faqua 5-9

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

Boys Joe Redmond begins his second season at the helm of Hornet basketball. He welcomes back four returning starters and a wealth of talent as Booker T. Washington sets its sights on a trip to the Class 6A state tournament. First and

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foremost, the Hornets will have to find a way to replace the scoring of Juwan Parker, who scored 21.8 points while leading Washington to the Class 6A quarterfinals.

The Hornets will look to run an uptempo offense and pressure man-toman defense with the return of senior guards Kevin Sims, Hollis Mitchell and Myles Tease, all starters a year ago.

Junior Chris Miller, a 6-foot-6 forward, will be an imposing frontcourt figure.

Joining him in the frontcourt will be 6-2 sophomore Tariq Bitson.

“We had a great summer and fall and are looking forward to putting it all together this season,” Redmond said.

With so many returning starters, Redmond will have the opportunity to ease in members of a talented sophomore class, including Bitson.

Girls

The defending Class 6A state champions suffered heavy graduation losses and return just one starter. But 15th year head coach Annette Kennedy, who has 328-149 record overall in her career, is optimistic that with some time, this talented group of young players will mature into another playoff team by season’s end. Headlining the roster are four juniors and a sophomore.

Makenzie Ellis, Kendriana Washington, Cori Williams and Aubrey Thomas make up the talented junior class.

Ellis is a 6-foot-1 forward/post, who averaged more than nine points a game last year. Ellis was recruited by Wichita State, Missouri State and had drawn interest from Oral Roberts, Princeton and Arizona before giving a verbal commitment to Texas Christian University.

Girls Coach: Annette Kennedy (15th year) 12-13 Record: 27-2 Roster:

MaKenzie Ellis Aubrey Thomas Brianna Samilton Taylor Sells Maya Mayberry Cori Williams Kendriana Washington Aiya El Hassan Symphonie Cooks Janay Hamilton Aysia Evans Cheldyn Ramsey Raven Jackson Raven Watkins

P G F G G G P P G P G G G G

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

Williams, at 5-5, and sophomore Aysia Evans, at 5-6, are both listed as guard/forward combo players. Look for the two to bring solid play to the backcourt, alongside the 5-5 Thomas.

Ellis, Williams and Washington all have championship experience, which should help in this transition year. The Lady Hornets will continue to wreak havoc on opposing teams with their stingy man-to-man defense.

“This is a young, athletic, high intensity team that will need a full season to develop their roles,” Kennedy said.

“I’m excited to help this energetic team establish themselves in the high standards of BTW tradition.”

Washington is a 5-11 post and a nice compliment to Ellis in the frontcourt.

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Broken Arrow TigersGo Te Boys Coach: Beau Wallace (1st year) 12-13 Record: 19-8 Roster: Photo by Michael Mayberry

Trenton Cantrell 6-2 Rodney Gaulden 6-3 Josh Holliday 5-8 Kaleb Waymire 6-5 Tanner Gregurich 6-2 Tyler Ferguson 6-2

G/F G G F G G

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Boys In five seasons at East Central, Beau Wallace compiled a 69-52 record as head coach.

During the offseason, Wallace had the opportunity to return to his alma mater as an assistant on Rusty Stecker’s staff. But when Stecker was promoted to associate director of athletic compliance in August, it opened the door for Wallace.

And for Wallace, it doesn’t get much better than returning to your alma mater where you led your team to their last state championship in 1997.

“I told the kids I’m tired of everyone talking about that 1997 team,” Wallace said. “We need to go get another one.”

Wallace welcomes back one returning

Boys Coach: Tommy Nolan (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 0-23 Roster:

Hunter Garroutte 5-9 T.J. Wood 6-1 Reid Joyner 6-3 Truman Burrage 5-8 Rande Williams 5-11 Spencer Walden 5-10

G G F G G G

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

Boys Coach Tommy Nolan’s squad is coming off a tough year in which the team was winless. The good news for Nolan and the Zebras is that they return a host of players with varsity experience. The rebuilding effort begins around senior guard Hunter Garroutte. The 5-foot-9 guard is a proven perimeter player. Senior T.J. Wood and juniors Truman Burrage, Rande Williams and Spencer Walden join Garroutte in the backcourt. Junior forward Reid Joyner is the lone returnee with any experience in the frontcourt. Nolan is confident the Zebras have the personnel to run a fast-

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starter in junior guard/forward Trenton Cantrell. The 6-2 Cantrell averaged over seven points and three rebounds last season.

Cantrell’s supporting cast is highlighted by junior guard Josh Holliday, who sat out last season after transferring from Wright Christian. Wallace has high hopes for his 5-8 guard. “Josh is going to be good,” Wallace said. Other players to keep an eye on are seniors Rodney Gaulden, Kaleb Waymire, Tanner Gregurich and Tyler Ferguson.

“I feel like we have four guys who can shoot the ball, which will create havoc for other teams,” Wallace said. “We will play an uptempo style of basketball with pressure defense. With our team speed, if we can get stops and rebounds we can cause trouble for teams.”

Girls

Girls Coach: Mike Hughes (4th year) 12-13 Record: 16-10 Roster:

Toree Thompson 5-9 Amari Dennis 5-11 Ashlynn McBride 5-6 Alexis Gaulden 5-7 Derica Jackson 5-9 Jordan Doyle 5-8 Taylor Jones 6-2 Tori Letney 5-7

G F G G F G C G

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

Joining Thompson in the three-guard lineup will be 5-6 senior Ashlynn McBride (4.2 ppg) and 5-7 sophomore Alexis Gaulden (9.1). Sophomore forward Derica Jackson is coming off a freshman season in which she averaged 7.4 points and 5.1 rebounds.

Rounding out the roster are seniors Jordan Doyle and Tori Letney at the guard position and junior Taylor Jones at center. The Lady Tigers should be one of the better teams in the tough Frontier Conference. Look for showdowns with Sapulpa on the road Feb. 4 (Age as a key conference matchup.

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Broken Arrow is getting a lot of love from opposing coaches. Many picked the Lady Tigers to be among the early favorites to be playing the second week of March. Fourthyear head coach Mike Hughes returns all five starters off last year’s squad that won 16 games. Topping the list are VYPE Top 100 players Toree Thompson and Amari Dennis.

Thompson, a 5-foot-9 guard, has already signed with Ole Miss. She is coming off a “We are an up-tempo, fast-paced team that junior year in which she averaged 20 points, can score in bunches,” Hughes said. “Our five rebounds and two steals perShelterInsurance.com game. expectations are high and we expect to Dennis, a 5-11 forward, recorded seven advance further than last year’s team.” points and four rebounds last season.

Claremore Zebras paced offense that will look to score in transition.

“The outcome of a game is simply a byproduct of the effort we make to prepare,” Nolan said. “We put in lots of work in the offseason but are coming off a very tough year. Our players have had great attitudes with great effort and we are excited about the 2013-14 campaign.”

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The Lady Zebras managed 13 victories a year ago under first-year head coach Stephanie Shaw. And after a year of adjustment under Shaw, the team must adjust to life in Class 6A. Shaw has a nucleus of talent to build around, beginning with seniors Kaleigh Cox and Anna McGuire. Sophomores Bailey Steckline and Monica Taylor saw substantial playing time as freshmen a year ago. Freshman Lauren Chancellor gives Claremore size in the frontcourt at 5-feet-11. Skylar Muncy, another talented freshman, will see action in the backcourt.

“We should look for a much-improved offensive team that will have more scorers,” said Shaw, who previously

Girls Coach: Stephanie Shaw (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 13-12 Roster:

Skylar Muncy 5-2 Anna McGuire 5-7 Anna Mason 5-5 Morgan Johnson 5-7 Alex Crews 5-5 Bailey Steckline 5-9 Brylee Brasher 5-6 Lauren Chancellor 5-11 Tristen Reynolds 5-7 Kaleigh Cox 5-6 Kailey Clyma 5-7 Allison Howell 5-9 Monica Taylor 5-4

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Jenks Trojans Boys Coach: Clay Martin (10th year) 12-13 Record: 19-8 Roster: Photo by Michael Mayberry

Steven Parker T.J. Washington Cameron Booty Connor Houston Taft Fling

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Boys There seems to be plenty of talent for coach Clay Martin to build around this season. Trojan fans may have to be a little patient early on, as a couple of key players are in the midst of a playoff run in football which will cause Steven Parker and Cameron Booty to join the team late.

That will give sophomore guard T.J. Washington, younger brother of former Jenks girls standout Jessica Washington, a chance to step into the limelight. Washington is coming off a freshman year in which he averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 assists

per game. Parker averaged 10 points and 3.1 assists a year ago. Other players to watch include seniors Connor Houston and Taft Fling.

“We will have lots of guards on the floor,” Martin said. “This is the most speed we’ve ever had.”

Girls The biggest task facing Jenks second-year head coach Mandy Nightingale is finding a replacement for All-State star Jessica Washington, a VYPE Top 100 player last year.

Washington has moved on to North Carolina and the Lady Trojans are taxed with finding their go-to player this year. The Lady Trojans are looking to make a return to the state tournament after falling short a year ago.

Jenks returns just one starter but has a host of players with varsity experience. Seniors guards Harper Peterson, Callie Crase and Taylor Nissley will provide the leadership along with junior guards Mackinzie Phipps and Jensen Prince. Peterson

Girls Coach: Mandy Nightingale (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 15-11 Roster:

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is the leading returning scorer at 5.7 points per game. Crase and Prince follow at 4.2 and 4.1 points, respectively. With no returning experience in the frontcourt Jenks will rely heavily on its perimeter game. The Lady Trojans will open their new gymnasium Dec. 3 against Bixby.

“We will depend a lot on our senior class as well as our younger players playing a lot of minutes this season,” Nightingale said. “I’m very excited for this season. We have a strong nucleus back with a lot of young talent coming off the bench.”

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owasso Rams Girls Coach: Matt Sweeney (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 9-14 Roster:

Boys Coach: Mark Vancuren (10th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 12-13 Record: 23-4 Roster:

Shake Milton 6-4 John Cole Neph 6-4 Michael Anderson 6-4 Kinzer Lambert 6-2 Max Seefluth 6-4 Blake Hamar 6-3

PG F F G F G

Boys Led by 6-foot-4 junior guard Shake Milton, Owasso is looking for a repeat trip to the state tournament. The Rams reached the semifinal round before bowing out to eventual state champion Edmond Memorial. Milton played a big role in the team’s success a year ago; averaging 18.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He is on every recruiting database from ESPN RecruitingNation to Yahoo Sports as well as the radar of national powers Kansas and North Carolina. Other teams actively recruiting Milton include Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Tulsa, Texas, Creighton and Wichita State.

In fact, Milton already has offers from several of those schools.

Returning starters John Cole Neph and Michael Anderson join Milton.

Neph, a 6-4 forward, averaged 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds last season. Anderson, a 6-4, forward,

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Payton Petcoff Carlie Morris Riley Vancuren Jordan Kunka Rachel Stalnik

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Shake Milton chipped in 4.9 points and 5.4 rebounds. Top prospects include juniors Max Seefluth and Blake Hamar and sophomore Kinzer Lambert. The Rams join Union as frontrunners in the Frontier Conference. The two teams square off Jan. 21 at Owasso and Feb. 13 at Union.

“We have a chance to be a good team again this year,” Vancuren said. “We’re getting good leadership and our guys are working hard. They know how hard we’ll have to play to stay a relevant team in this year’s 6A race

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

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for the gold ball.”

Girls Second year head coach Matt Sweeney expects to put a small but extremely quick team on the court in 2013-14, in hopes of that combination causing headaches for opposing teams. Senior post player Payton Petcoff will shoulder the majority of the leadership role this year along with juniors Carlie Morris, Riley Vancuren and Rachel Stalnik. All four are projected as starters. Sophomore Jordan Kunka is expected to round out the starting rotation. The Rams are coming off a nine-win season a year ago but Sweeney has high hopes for his young squad.

“This could be a very exciting year,” Sweeney said. Migrating through a brutal Frontier Conference schedule, which includes 2013 playoff teams Union, Bixby and Broken Arrow, will test the young Rams.

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Sand Springs Sandites Boys Coach: Eric Savage (1st year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 12-13 Record: 1-22 Roster:

Ashton Palmer 6-2 Tyler Talbert 6-2 Josh Lattie 6-4 Kyle Keener 6-5 Evan Perry 5-11 Dominick Jaiman 6-1 Mack Thompson 5-9 Jacob Taber 6-1 Jake Ward 5-8

G G F F/C G F G G G

Girls Coach: Dustin Morrow (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 3-20 Roster:

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

Boys After 16 seasons and three state championships, Eric Savage opted to leave the security of a strong 5A program at Memorial to beginning a new odyssey at Sand Springs. Savage, the father of three boys, wanted the opportunity to coach his own boys, thus the decision to move. He inherits a program that has struggled in recent years. Savage has a couple of solid players to build around in seniors Ashton Palmer, Tyler Tolbert and Josh Lattie. Palmer, a 6-foot-2 guard, averaged 16 points for the Sandites in 2012-13. Talbert and Lattie return after averaging four points per game.

Other players to watch include 6-foot-5

Eric Savage freshman forward Kyle Keener and junior guard Evan Perry. Talbert has taken on the role of point guard this season.

“I’m looking forward to beginning a new era at Sand Springs, said Savage. “I’m excited to bring a new attitude and style of play.”

Girls

Three returning starters will help second year head coach Dustin Morrow continue the rebuilding process after a three-win season a year ago. The trio is capable of leading the Sandites to a deep playoff run. Dru Clark, a 5-foot-7 senior, who averaged 13 points a game at Owasso last season. Morgan Pennington, a 5-foot-5 junior, averaged 12 points last season. Clark, a transfer, has

Dru Clark 5-9 G Morgan Pennington 5-5 G Cierra Scott 5-7 G/F Monica Foster 5-7 G Sydney Pennington 5-10 G/F Jacie Hawkins 5-5 G Kennadey Zimmerman 6-0 C Lauren Foster 5-10 F Heather Hailey 5-7 G Olivia Zimmerman 5-10 F

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already signed with Missouri Southern.

Cierra Scott, a 5-foot-7 sophomore chipped in seven points and seven rebounds. Senior Monica Foster should have a bigger role this season after scoring five points a game a year ago. Keep an eye on freshman sensation Sydney Pennington. The 5-foot-10 guard/ forward averaged 27 points a game last year in junior high.

“We will be much improved from last season,” Morrow said. “We added Dru Clark, a transfer, and we are bringing up four extremely talented freshmen. We had a great summer and are looking forward to this year. We believe we have the ability to make some noise on this side of the state.”

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Sapulpa Chieftains Boys Coach: James Womack (6th year) 12-13 Record: 10-13 Roster:

Sam Gottsch Ben Johnson Colin Belveal Sean Robison Austin Rush

6-3 6-4 6-0 6-6 6-2

PG SF SG C SG

Girls Coach: Darlean Calip (9th year) 12-13 Record: 11-13 Roster:

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

Boys Just as in football, seniors Sam Gottsch and Ben Johnson will be called upon to lead the Sapulpa basketball team in 2013-14. Veteran players, Gottsch returns to the point guard position while Johnson is back to play small forward. Among the returning players to watch are seniors Sean Robison and Austin Rush and junior Colin Belveal.

“We should be much improved behind the leadership of Ben Johnson and Sam Gottsch,” said head coach James Womack. “We will be more talented and more disciplined than we have been in years. This team has the potential to be the best team that I’ve had since I’ve been here. We will be a tough team to

Ben Johnson deal with.”

Girls

After a rebuilding year in 2012-13, Sapulpa should be right back in the thick of the Frontier Conference race this season. Head coach Darlean Calip returns three starters, led daughter Brice, a 5-foot-8 sophomore guard who averaged 9.7 points last season.

Keysha Streater, a 5-foot-9 junior forward, chipped in 7.9 points per contest and 5-foot-9 senior forward Rachel Dobrinski added 4.5 points. Calip expects those three and sophomore Izzy Bacon to make big contributions this season.

Brice Calip 5-8 Samantha Shelley 5-8 Kiki Boyer 5-6 Courtney Dansby 5-6 Whitney Kamies 5-4 Kaitlyn Ellis 5-7 Rachel Dobrinski 5-9 LaTavia Lynch 5-10 Jennifer Lowe 5-11 Keysha Streater 5-9 Isabella Bacon 5-7 Taylor Henderson 5-9 Amber Lewis 5-8

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“I look for our team to be in contention for a state championship,” Calip said.

“We have three returning starters and a wealth of experienced players. We’re still a fairly young team and I believe the timing is right for us to move back to a place where Sapulpa girl’s basketball consistently has always been.

“Our defense will be man-to-man and we will play a fundamental, aggressive, physical style.”

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Union Redskins Boys Coach: Rudy Garcia (19th year) Photo by Michael Mayberry 12-13 Record: 17-10 Roster:

Shawn Olden 6-3 Jeff Mead 6-7 Carson Meier 6-7 Josh Davis 6-2 Alex Barton 6-2 Bain Wannemacher 6-2

G F F G G G

Girls Coach: Jim Stacy (14th year) 12-13 Record: 18-11 Roster:

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Esther Udomoh 5-11 Kensley Fox 5-9 Amaya Christon 5-8 Destiny Climpson 5-7 Regan Burgess 5-9 Olivia Pendley 5-9 Taylor Malham 5-5

Boys Do the Redskins have another undefeated season ahead of them? On paper, Union looks as strong as the 2012 squad that went 29-0 and won the 6A title. Armed with two VYPE Top 100 players in Shawn Olden and Jeffery Mead, plus 6-foot-7 Carson Meier, Union looks as though they could have a deep playoff run ahead. Olden, a 6-foot-2 guard, averaged 9.7 points, 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds last season. Oklahoma football commitments Mead and Meier compliment one another on the court at the forward spots. However with Union still in the playoffs neither will be available until mid December. They enter their senior season having averaged double figures a year ago with over 13 and 12 points, respectively. The bench is deep with seniors Josh Davis (6.0),

Jeffery Mead Alex Barton (4.3) and Bain Wannemacher.

“We are an experienced team but we may start slow,” Garcia said. “With so many players coming from football we should get better as the season progresses. I really like this group, great kids with a desire to succeed.”

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Veteran skipper Jim Stacy will look to push the tempo of the game with a deep bench and a lot of quickness. The Redskins return three starters including a pair of frontcourt players in seniors Esther Udoumoh and Kensley Fox. They are coming off junior seasons in which they averaged 8.8 and 7.0 points each. Stacy will look to seniors Amaya Christon, Destiny Climpson, Regan Burgess and Olivia Pendley. Freshman Taylor Malham has caught the eye of the coaching staff and is expected to see varsity playing time. Look for the Redskins to make it a three-team race with Broken Arrow and Sapulpa for the Frontier Conference title.

“We have a very exciting team that will defend end-to-end and push the ball at breakneck pace,” Stacy said. “We’re gonna run!”

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Bishop Kelley Comets Boys Coach: Danny Limes (21st year) 12-13 Record: 17-9 Roster:

Matt Craig J.D. Limes Daniel Smith Josh Limes Kevin Pynn Sam Litzinger Mo Ahmed

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

G/F G/F G G G G C

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

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Girls Coach: Jade Allison (4th year) 12-13 Record: 14-12 Roster:

Leah Colon 5-11 Jenny Berry 6-0 Kristina Ngo 5-5 Madeline McKenzie 5-6 Maggie Cooper 5-7

Boys The Comets return a lot of experience in the backcourt, which will most likely have to carry the team until the frontcourt players adjust. Matt Craig headlines the returnees. The 6-foot3 senior combo player is one of four returning starters. He is coming off a junior season in which he scored over 11 points a game. J.D. Limes, a 6-2 combo player and Daniel Smith, a 6-1 guard, are both returning seniors who averaged 5.9 and 5.5 points, respectively. Josh Limes also is a returning starter. The 6-0 junior chipped in 3.6 points a game last year.

Kevin Pynn and Sam Litzinger will figure in the rotation as well in the backcourt. Mo Ahmed has great size at 7-foot-2 but is still learning to play his position. If he matures and the backcourt continues to gel, Bishop Kelley will be in the playoff hunt come season’s end.

“We have lots of experience returning this year,” head coach Danny Limes said. “A lack of experience in our inside game could hurt us. We have high expectations from everyone involved.”

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fourth-year head coach Jade Allison.

They may not have any returning starters but there is talent to build around this season. Sophomore 5-foot10 forward Leah Colon returns after averaging six points a game last season.

Jenny Berry is another player back with experience. The 6-0 senior forward scored four points a game. Seniors Kristina Ngo and Madeline McKenzie also are back for another year. Junior guard Maggie Cooper should be in the mix in the backcourt.

“We are youthful and inexperienced but we are very hard working,” Allison said.

“As we gain experience these girls will be a tough team. These young ladies are going to be fun to coach. It could be a very different look for us this year.”

Collinsville Cardinals Boys Coach: Todd Anderson (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 4-17 Roster:

Kanyen Cole 6-1 Shawn Koscheski 6-0 Brandon Lowe 5-7 Jade Brewer 6-2 Austin Archer 6-0 Keagan Hodges 6-2 Riley Willt 5-8 Alex Majike 6-4 Seth Boomer 6-0

G G G F G F G F G

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Girls Coach: Mark Campbell (1st year) 12-13 Record: N/A Roster:

Madie Vaughn 5-11 Sawyer Sallisbury 5-11 Mallory Vaughn 6-4 Caroline Salee 5-6 Taylor O’Dell 5-7 Dakota Jefferson 5-5

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Boys Returning starters Kanyen Cole, Shawn Koscheski and Brandon Lowe will be asked to shoulder the majority of the scoring load as the resurgence continues after finishing with four victories a year ago. Cole, a 6-foot-1 senior guard, averaged eight points a

game last year. Koscheski, a 6-0 guard, and Lowe, a 5-7 guard, averaged five and four points respectively last season.

Jade Brewer and Austin Archer give the Cardinals additional scoring threats.

“The Cardinals will be much improved in their second season in a new system,” Anderson said. “Look for Kanyen and Jade to have big years. Austin and Shawn will add scoring and experience to the team. I expect us to compete at a higher level this year.”

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Mark Campbell returns to coaching, taking over a Collinsville program that reached the Class 5A state tournament a year ago. Campbell has two starters to help through the transition of a new coach and several players who saw varsity action a year ago. They will be challenged to replace the scoring of all-stater Shelbie Kirby, who averaged 17 points as a senior last year. Senior forward/post Madie Vaughn will be asked to step into a leadership role this season in addition to her oncourt duties. Campbell has a strong junior class with forward/post Sawyer Sallisbury; post Mallory Vaughn in the frontcourt and a trio of guards in Caroline Salee, Taylor O’Dell and Dakota Jefferson.

“We’ll have a great inside game, good shooting and good defense,” Campbell said of the Cardinals this year. “These girls are really hard workers.”

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Boys Coach: Scott Norris (8th year) 12-13 Record: 21-5 Roster:

Caleb Norris 6-3 Cagney Roberson 6-3 Jake Ross 6-5 Kelandus Culton 6-0 DeVonte McCool 5-10

G F F G G

Girls Coach: Ron Ward (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 6-17 Roster:

Miranda Elliott Courtney Haas Kaycee Kelley Madi Whiteley Leslee Lee

5-7 5-7 5-10 5-6 5-10

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sophomore Kaycee Kelley and junior Leslee Lee. Also look for junior Madi Whiteley to contribute at the guard spot.

“We will be more athletic this season,” Ward said. “Hopefully we will be able to limit turnovers. We want to play more of a controlled offense. “We need to establish our game and stay with the plan we choose for each game.”

Cagney Roberson Boys Head coach Scott Norris has a lot of young talent as they try to build on last season’s success in which the team won 21 games. The key for the Tigers is getting the young players to understand their roles and be committed to that role, Norris said.

Junior guard Caleb Norris will be asked to fill the scoring void left by older brother Zach Norris, who averaged 14.7 points a year ago. Caleb returns after averaging seven points as a sophomore. The Tigers will look to build their frontcourt play around junior Cagney Roberson (8.0 ppg/ 6.0 reb) and sophomore Jake Ross (6 ppg, 4 reb) at the forward spots. Also look for Kelandus Culton to be in the rotation at guard.

“We have a young team that has to continue to learn how to play hard every possession,” Norris said. “I believe we have a chance to be better than we have been but we have to mature. We have a great mix of kids and should have a strong perimeter game. We have a great threat inside with Ross. Caleb will have to take on the role of scoring more.”

Girls

Second-year head coach Ron Ward will continue the rebuilding effort around a trio of returning starters in 2013-14.

Seniors Miranda Elliott and Courtney Haas will look to direct the team’s rebuilding efforts. The two guards will anchor the backcourt play for Coweta.

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East Central Cardinals Boys Coach: Lynwood A. Wade III (1st year) 12-13 Record: 4-19 Roster:

D.C. Pitts 6-0 Johnta Lewis 6-4 Jonathan Johnson 6-4 Jeffery Pittman 6-4 Burke Putman 6-2 Jaylen Cotton 5-10

G F F F G G

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

Girls Coach: Samy Mack (9th year) 12-13 Record: 21-7 Roster:

Janee Arnold 5-6 Sharayla Brown 6-3 Marcia Reed 6-1 Chantel Mack 5-7 Lauren Billie 5-7 Alexis Payton 5-7 Dalaysha McCall 5-6 Deshawnta Lyday 6-2 Ashlin Mead 5-9

G F/C F GP G G G F F

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

Boys Cardinals won an uncharacteristic four games a year ago. But don’t expect East Central to stay down long. Lynwood Wade III takes over at the helm following the departure of Beau Wallace to Broken Arrow. Wade will look to three veteran players for leadership as the team adapts to a new system. Seniors D.C. Pitts, a 6-foot guard, and 6-foot-4 forward Johnta Lewis and junior 6-foot-4 forward Jonathan Johnson will ask to shoulder both leadership and offensive responsibilities. Johnson burst on the scene as a standout defensive end

in football, drawing interest from Oklahoma. Wade also has a trio of underclassmen who should contribute significantly in juniors Jeffery Pittman and Jaylen Cotton and freshman Burke Putnam. When asked what Cardinal fans should expect this year, Wade said simply, “Improvement.”

Girls

After reaching the Class 5A title game three years in a row, East Central’s season ended with a semifinal loss to eventual state champion Deer Creek a year ago. Known for stellar guard play over the past four years, the Cardinals will look to frontcourt and VYPE Top 100 standout Sharayla Brown this season. Brown, a 6-foot-3 forward/ post player averaged seven points, six rebounds and four blocked shots as a sophomore. The venerable star is being recruited by OU, Arkansas, TU, Memphis, Arizona and Wichita State. Marcia Reed, the team’s leading returning scorer is also drawing a lot of interest from Arkansas, ORU, TU and Texas State, will join Brown in comprising one of the most dominant frontcourts in 5A. Reed, a 6-foot1 junior, registered 10 points, six rebounds and three blocks last season.

Janee Arnold and Chantel Mack will be equally dominating in the backcourt once Mack returns from a knee injury.

Arnold chipped in six points, three rebounds, three steals and three assists a year ago.

The bench is deep with senior Deshawnta Lyday, juniors Lauren Billie (4.0 ppg, 3 steals) Delaysha McCall and Ashlin Mead and sophomore Alexis Payton.

“This team should be more disciplined in the way they attack other teams,” Mack said. “They will be more patient and will look to feed (our) big’s (players). We will do what we always do – get after you. And hopefully we will get our starting point guard Chantel Mack, back in January from a torn ACL. “If our kids play up to their abilities this team should go back to the state Fin als if we don’t have any more injuries.”

Boys Coach: Bobby Allison (1st year) 12-13 Record: 23-1 Roster:

Demari Edward 5-11 F.J. Diggs 5-11 MikeQuan Deane 6-4 A.J. Cockrell 6-8 Jalen Smith 5-9 Devante Kemp 6-5 Alex Voskuhl Staab 6-3

PG SG F PF G F G

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

Faith Ihim Sarah Short Chelsea Battiest Amiri Durant Kayci Reed Shantay Sells

G/F F G PG SG F

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

Girls Coach: Rabu Leyva (4th year) 12-13 Record: 14-12 Roster: 5-9 5-10 5-6 5-2 5-7 5-10

Girls Coach: Jen Sanders (4th year) 12-13 Record: N/A Roster:

with the Tournament of Champions.

Memorial Chargers

MikeQuan Deane Boys Defending 5A state champion Memorial is looking to defend its 2013 title behind point guard Demari Edwards. The 5-foot11 senior averaged nine points, four assists and three rebounds. Edwards scored 15 points in the championship game over McGuinness. Bobby Allison takes over the coaching reins following the departure of Eric Savage. The Chargers have good size in the frontcourt with 6-foot-4 forward MikeQuan Deane (8.0 ppg, 7 reb), VYPE Top 100 6-8 power forward A.J. Cockrell (4.0 ppg, 2 reb) and 6-5 forward Devante Kemp (4.0 ppg, 2.0 reb). Look for senior forward R.J. Diggs to be an impact player after averaging 11 points last season. Other players who are expected to contribute significantly include Jalen Smith and Alex Voskuhl Staab. Memorial will be tested mid-season

“We return two starters and seven returning lettermen,” Allison said. “We have to continue to play hard, smart, unselfish basketball and focus on getting better every day and enjoy the process.”

Girls

Armed with the 2013 Class 5A’s leading scorer, look for Memorial to be in the mix come playoff time. Faith Ihim, a 5-foot9 guard/forward combo and VYPE Top 100 shooting star, averaged 23 points and 12 rebounds a game off a team that went 14-12 and reached the first round of the state tournament. Amiri Durant, a speedy 5-foot-2 point guard, is back to run the offense. The junior gives the Chargers a perimeter scoring threat after she averaged 10 points a game a year ago.

Sarah Short, a 5-foot-10 forward, returns to the frontcourt where she averaged six points and five rebounds. Chelsea Battiest, a 5-foot-6 guard, also returns to the starting lineup. Memorial fans might want to keep an eye on junior Kayci Reed and Shantay Sells. Reed is another perimeter scoring threat while Sells could be a nice addition to the frontcourt.

“We are looking forward to a strong season behind the leading scorer and rebounder in our conference and Class 5A Faith Ihim,” head coach Rabu Leyva said. “Having made it to state two out of the past three years, we are looking to hopefully return and win some games at state. Amiri Durant is one of the best ball handlers in state will relieve some of the focus off of Faith. In addition, Sarah Short has blossomed into a solid post player.”

Nathan Hale Rangers Boys Coach: Joshua McGee (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 5-18 Roster:

Dajuan Atkins 5-7 Johnathan Beasley 5-9 Joshua Cavalier 6-6 Kejuan Clark 6-1 Johnathan Cox 6-0 Emmanuel Hilton 5-11 Brandon Miller 6-6 Ze’Quan Randles 5-10 Cyree Scott 5-11 Trey Sharkey 6-2 Javien Wise 5-11

PG G C F G G C G F F SG

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

Tara Motte 5-7 Dorothea Gilford 5-9 Walesha Sisco 5-5 Jeannette Kwe Kwe 5-8 Miangel Wallace 6-0

G/F F/C G G/F G

Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr.

Boys Third-year head coach Joshua McGee has three starters back in addition to several returning players with varsity experience.

Headlining the returnees is junior guard Ze’Quan Randles. The 5-foot-10 Randles averaged 12 points a game a year ago.

Senior Emmanuel Hilton brings back a 9.0 scoring average while junior Joshua Cavalier, who chipped in two points a game. Other players who should figure into the Rangers’ scheme are seniors Jonathan Cox, Cyree Scott and junior Joshua Cavalier.

“We should be in contention for our first winning season in years,” McGee said.

“Three seniors return for their final year and a couple of players with a lot of experience.”

Girls

Fourth-year head coach Jen Sanders has challenged her players to improve on a daily basis and be more competitive in the Green Country Conference. To that end, Sanders has three returning starters to build around in junior Tara Motte and seniors Dorothea Gilford and Walesha Sisco. The supporting cast includes senior Jeanette Kwe Kwe and freshman Miangel Wallace. The Rangers will play in the inaugural High School Hoops Showcase at the BOK Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.

“We lost our point guard and our leading scorer to graduation and we are hoping that those who have been waiting to see the floor take advantage of the opportunity in front of them,” Sanders said. “Our girls work hard at getting better and understand the conference we play in is tough night in and night out. That is our motivation – get better every day and be competitive.”

Miangel Wallace could be a surprise in the Green Country Conference and only being a freshman; she could be one of the top players. She has a great work ethic and is very coachable.”

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Boys Coach: Russ Gilmore (1st year) 12-13 Record: 13-10 Roster:

Robert Ross 6-2 G Ryan Ogg 6-6 P Tyler Bradshaw 6-0 G Daniel Frailey 6-1 F Spencer Henson 6-0 F Brice Daniels Conly Ledoux Tyler Arnold

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

Girls Coach: Kim Barth (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 2-21 Roster:

Ofy Chavoya 5-7 F Kelsie Kerns 5-6 G Hunter Gilstrap 5-7 G Tiffany Atkins Amanda Green

Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr.

Boys It may take some time for the players to adjust to a new system and head coach. Russ Gilmore brings an up-tempo style of play with him from his coaching roots in New Mexico. Gilmore has some solid talent to build around in 6-foot-6 post Ryan Ogg, 6-foot-1 forward Daniel Frailey, 6-foot-2 guard Robert Ross, 6-foot guard Tyler Bradshaw and sophomore forward Spencer Henson.

“The kids are learning a new system which will take time but we should get better as the season progresses,” Gilmore said.

Girls Rebuilding continues for secondyear head coach Kim Barth.

The Tigers return two starters in 5-foot-7 senior forward Ofy Chavoya and 5-foot-6 sophomore guard Kelsie Kerns. Barth expects freshman Hunter Gilstrap to be a nice addition to the roster once she gets acclimated to the speed and size of opponents. Heading into the season, Gilstrap has been tabbed as the team’s point guard. Other players to keep an eye on include seniors Tiffany Atkins and Amanda

Green.

“We are young and hope to mature quickly,” Barth said. “We have a good group of girls.”

Skiatook Bulldogs

Boys Coach: Shane Branscum (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 11-14 Roster:

Stephen Upton 5-11 G Travis Hubbard 6-1 Don Tray Wilkerson 6-0 G Jake Surritte 6-2 G Hunter Sumner 6-2 Tyson Lester 5-11 G

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

Girls Coach: Brad Cantrell (1st year) 12-13 Record: 7-14 Roster:

Madison Stuckey 6-0 F Kourtney Lincicome 5-8 F Mikayla Shulanberger 5-10 G Charity Burdette 5-9 G Kendall Schulte 5-8 G

Sr. Sr. So. So. Fr.

will round out the expected starting lineup for Skiatook this season.

A young team with just three seniors on the entire roster, the Bulldogs will utilize depth and some valuable experience from a year ago to win games. The Bulldogs also feature a bevy of athletic guards who can score from anywhere on the floor. If the Bulldogs’ young players continue to mature don’t be surprised to see Skiatook deep in the playoffs Girls

A fairly young team, the Lady Bulldogs will use an aggressive defensive style this season to trigger the team’s offensive attack. Senior forwards Madison Stuckey (6-0) and Kourtney Lincicome (5-8) will not only anchor the frontcourt but also be counted on to provide leadership both on and off the floor. Sophomores Mikayla Shulanberger (5-10) and Charity Burdette (5-9) are both expected to start at guard this year and give the team good length on the perimeter.

Rounding out the projected starting five is freshman guard Kendall Schulte (5-8).

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Edison Eagles Boys

Edison may have one of the deepest benches in head coach Michael Parish’s tenure. The Eagles reached the state tournament quarterfinals and finished with 23 victories. Parish has a ton of underclassmen to build toward the future. But the future could be now with a talented pair of freshmen guards in Marcus Mayes and Stefone Richardson.

A lot will be riding on the shoulders of senior point guard Dominique Primer, who will be charged with keeping the Eagles on task offensively. Equally key for the Eagles will be the play of forwards Elijah Edwards and Jermaine Finnie.

“A lot of young faces will take the floor for the Eagles,” veteran coach Michael Parish said. “But don’t let that fool you, guards Marcus Mayes and Stefone Richardson will become two of the best guards in the state. A lot of Edison’s success this year will depend on how senior point guard Dominique Primer controls the tempo and if sophomores Elijah Edwards and Jermaine Finnie can clear the glass.”

Girls

Edison returns four starters off a 17-10 squad that missed the state tournament a year ago. Edison will be led by a pair of double-digit scorers in senior forward Cornequa Finch, recorded 10.0 points and 8.4 rebounds, and junior Shala Dobbins, 12 points, 4.6 steals.

Jamika Roberts gives the Eagles another scoring threat after averaging 7.5 points a year ago as a junior. Jasmine Marks, a 5-foot-7 forward, rounds out the returning starters. She is coming off a sophomore season in which she had 2.4 points, 2.3 rebounds. Junior guard/ forward Mariah Green could be the Eagles’ fifth starter after scoring 5.6 points a game as a sophomore. Also look for Jonica Hurd and Jacqueline Carter to be impact players.

“We are small and quick so we will play an up-tempo game,” Ford Criddle said. “We are more mature this year so hopefully we will have more patience on offense. We are looking to involve several players in our rotation.”

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Berryhill Chiefs Boys Coach: Ron Carson (4th year) 12-13 Record: 19-8

Chandler Moczyemba6-3 F/G Anthony Mayberry 6-2 F Dylan Losh 6-0 F Brody Mayberry 5-11 G Ethan Roberts 5-11 G Caleb Hayes 5-11 G Tyson Eshuis 6-2 F Jacob Bailey 6-0 G

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Girls Coach: Brent Hodges (1st year) 12-13 Record: N/A

Hailey Belveal 5-6 Hailey Melton 5-11 Jess Boone 5-6 Victoria Regalado 5-10 Maddie Rogers 5-10

PG F G PF SF

Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So.

Boys Berryhill returns three capable scorers, led by 6-foot-3 senior forward/guard Chandler Moczyemba, who averaged 18 points and eight rebounds per game.

Classmates Anthony Mayberry, a 6-foot2 forward, and Dylan Losh, a 6-foot forward, return after averaging 9.0 and 8.0 points each. Junior guard Brody Mayberry saw a lot of action a year ago.

The Chiefs lineup is bolstered by the addition of junior guard Ethan Roberts, a move-in from Jenks. Also look for junior Caleb Hayes, senior Tyson Eshuis and Jacob Bailey to contribute off the bench.

“We will run an up-tempo offense to take advantage of our five very good shooters,” Carson said. “We were 13-1 at the OBU team camp over the summer, winning the 4A tournament there. We are focused on our goal and plan on being there at the end.”

Girls

Brent Hodges takes over a Berryhill program that won 19 games a year ago.

A former assistant at Norman North and Carl Albert, Hodges is in his first stint as head coach. He has plenty of returning talent to help ease the transition.

Building around juniors Hailey Belveal (12.2 ppg) and Hailey Melton (11.5) at point guard and forward will be senior guard Jess Boone, junior power forward Victoria Regalado and sophomore small forward Maddie Rogers.

“We will play a more up-tempo pace of

play,” Hodges said. “Also, we will have more of a pressure and transition game.

We are young but have experience. We have a that is hungry to take the next step and make some history.”

Cascia Hall Commandos Boys Coach: Brian Rahilly (18th year) 12-13 Record: 14-14

Adam Outlaw 5-11 Bryce Carter 6-1 Patrick Kaltenbacher 6-3 Will Daugherty 6-2 Michael Bloomfield 5-11 Derek Cole 6-2 Hayden Hedrick 6-2

PG SG C F SG G F

Girls Coach: Lindsay Rogers (4th year) 12-13 Record: 20-3

Reagan Derr 5-6 Marjorie Rooney 5-11 Savvy Hart 5-8 Liza Lang 5-8 Sarah Weeldreyer 5-6

PG PF F G G

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

Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Boys Expectations are high for the Commandos following a 14-14 record last season. Brian Rahilly, who begins his 18th season as head coach, returns four starters, led by seniors Bryce Carter and Patrick Kaltenbacher, each of whom averaged 11 points a game last year. Also back are seniors Adam Outlaw at point guard and Will Daugherty at forward. Other players Rahilly will look to for that added depth include juniors Michael Bloomfield and Derek Cole and senior Hayden Hedrick.

“We are a much improved team as last season provided a great learning experience,” Rahilly said. “We will need to be more consistent on the offensive end if we plan to make a run at the state tournament. Cascia is big and physical and will be up-tempo. We will take advantage of our depth.”

Girls

Fourth-year head coach Lindsay Rogers faces the task of replacing all-state forward Liesel Spoerl, who averaged 18 points a game in leading team to back-to-back 20-win seasons. But Rogers does have talent in senior point guard Reagan Derr. Look for Derr to get the Commandos into the right system offensively. Other players to watch

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include senior Savvy Hart, juniors Liza Lang and Sarah Weeldreyer and freshman Marjorie Rooney.

“We return a talented point guard and have some exciting young talent,” Rogers said. “Our games will be fastpaced and exciting to watch. Although we don’t return much experience we are deeper than we’ve been in the past.”

Catoosa Indians

Boys Coach: John Coons (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 11-12

Tristan Morgan Trevor Delano Tre Harvey Kaleb Presley

6-1 6-2 6-2 6-4

G F F F

Girls Coach: Bryan Wesson (5th year) 12-13 Record: 12-14

Madison Martin 5-6 Sarah Nash 5-10 Cagen Smith 5-4 Kendra Moon 5-7 Janie Surine 5-7 Mackenzie Schur 5-3

G F F PG G G

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Boys Optimism is high at Catoosa even though the team only returns one starter. The reason for the high expectations are that coach John Coons also returns several players who logged a lot of playing time a year ago.

Seniors Tristan Morgan, Trent Delano, Tre Harvey and Kaleb Presley are all projected as starters.

The fifth spot in the starting lineup remains up for grabs with five players competing for the position,” Coons said.

“This is our second year in the system,” said the coach. “We are bigger and stronger and look to build on last year’s turnaround. We should be better defensively. A lot of our new starters played big minutes last year so I do not expect a drop off. The kids have put in a lot of work and are excited about the season.”

Girls

Catoosa fifth-year head coach Bryan Wesson will look to a trio of returning starters as the Indians hope to improve on last year’s 12-win season. Senior guard Madison Martin is the top returning scorer. She averaged 13 points a game. Also back are seniors Sarah Nash (8.5 ppg) and Cagen Smith (7.4). Juniors Kendra Moon and Janie Surina and senior Mackenzie Schur also will figure prominently into the game plan this year.

“We will be a team that gets up and down the floor,” Wesson said. “We are a veteran group with five returning players with significant minutes last year. We will solid defensively, shoot the ball pretty well. Post play will be the question mark.”

Central Braves

Boys Coach: Eli Brown 12-13 Record: 12-13

Jerrell Hall 6-2 Mike Harris 5-8 Lamuel Johnson 5-9 Ariyon Smith 5-9 Kobe Tiger 5-10 Darius Ryan 6-2 Cameron Williams 6-3 Elijah Landrum 5-11 Derrick Taylor 6-3 Chaz Glover 6-4 D.J. Daniels 5-10 Shamar Robinson 6-4

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

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

Girls Coach: Damon Guthery Sr. (3rd year) 12-13 Record: N/A

Mykheal Birmingham 5-4 Shandell Brown 5-5 Lorryn Campbell 5-4 Monique Dodson 5-4 Teandrea Teandrea 5-8 Kareema Jordan 5-6 Aloniza Fairchild 5-9 Manisha 5-5 Marisha Jordan 5-5 Brianna Rogers 5-9 Emmalee Wallace 5-8 Khari Whited 5-4 Rebecca Williams 5-8

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

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

think this was a rebuilding year for head coach Eli Brown. But it may be just he opposite. Ariyon Smith, a 5-foot-9 senior guard, is the only returning starter. He averaged 8.0 points a game as a junior. Freshman Elijah Landrum has turned heads in the early season. The 5-11 Landrum is capable of playing either guard spot or small forward. Brown said he has been impressed with the play of Lamuel Johnson at point guard and forwards Cameron Williams and Chaz Glover.

Derrick Taylor suffered a knee injury in practice but is expected to join the team by January.

“The kids are looking real good,” Brown said. “I guess you could say it’s a rebuilding year but I think we be a very competitive team. We look forward to getting Derrick back in the mix. We may not start clicking until January but we will be in contention.”

Girls

With 11 of the 18 varsity players being sophomores and freshmen, seniors Teandrea Teandrea, Brianna Rogers, Khari Whited and Rebecca Williams will be asked to shoulder the load early in both leadership and production.

Glenpool Warriors

Boys Coach: Doug Winters (4th year) 12-13 Record: 7-16

Logan Hunter Austin Head Ross Smith Drew Cooper Tyler Winters

6-1 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2

F F/G F G F

Girls Coach: Tanya Blades (16th year) 12-13 Record: 8-15

Chelsea Harwood 5-6 Alexis Abernathy 5-8 Cassidy Hobbs 6-4 Aleesha Adkins 5-8 Malachi Cummings 5-7

G F F F G

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and six rebounds per game. Head, 6-3 forward/guard combo player, scored 3.0 points and 3.0 rebounds. Ross Smith, Drew Cooper and Tyler Winters all contributed a year ago and will be called upon to up their game this year.

“This will be a very green team,” coach Doug Winters said. “We will be athletic but we don’t have a lot of experience.

This is a great group of kids with a great attitude. We hope to be healthy and competitive at the end of the season.”

Inola Longhorns

Boys Coach: Clyde Barkley (37th year) 12-13 Record: 17-10

Taylor Mootry Travis Hill Casey Gill Aaron Davis Garrett Glass Koltyn Morel Donald Chasteen Cass Freeman Wesley Sheets Jett Powers Jordan Correa Trent Morris Dillon Springer

6-1 6-0 6-5 6-2 6-3 5-8 6-6 6-0

F G F/C F F G C G

Girls Coach: Donnie Martin (1st year) 12-13 Record: 16-14

Kristen Mootry 5-7 Lexi Williams 5-7 Lindsey Byfield 5-9 Courtney Williamson 5-5 Chandler Ford 5-5 Kylie Rue 5-9 Karlie Joens 5-8

F G F G G P F

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

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

Girls This senior-laden team has put the time in to surpass last year’s eight-win record. Senior Malachi Cummings and junior Alexis Abernathy return after averaging eight points a game last year.

Cassidy Hubbs and Aleesha Adkins return after scoring six points. Chelsea Harwood rounds out the returning players with varsity experience.

“The girls have worked really hard and have come a long way,” Blades said.

“Younger girls have stepped up and will be leaders for our team.”

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Boys Head coach Clyde Barkley still has the fire burning after 37 seasons of coaching high school basketball.

“I’m very excited about this year. Our schedule is one of the toughest we’ve had in a long time. Hopefully it will get us ready for the playoffs. I’m as excited for year No.37 to begin as I was for year No.1,” coach Barkley said. A big reason for the excitement is senior forward Taylor Mootry. Mootry averaged 11.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists last season and can only get better. Travis Hill (6-0, Sr.) contributed 8.1 points and 4.0 assists of his own a year ago.

Casey Gill is a big 6-foot-5 forward/ center that accounted for 6.1 rebounds to lead the team. Also look for Aaron Davis (6-2, Sr.) and Garrett Glass (6-3, Jr.) in the up tempo style coach Barkley will play this season. With a deep bench and good experience, the Longhorns are optimistic they can be successful this season despite an extremely tough schedule.

Girls “If we continue to get tougher everyday, we’ll be an exciting team with opportunities to do great things,” head coach Donnie Martin said. Returning senior forward Kristen Mootry (5-7) averaged 10 point per game last year and looks to be the catalyst on offense this season. Guard Lexi Williams (5-7, Sr.) will dress in the black and gold for this first time in her playing career after leaving Bixby where she averaged 6.0 points a game. Forward Lindsey Byfield (5-9, Jr.) loves to work inside and bang for rebounds, while 5-foot-9 post player Kylie Rue (Jr.) will look to dominate defensively. Courtney Williamson (5-5, Sr.) averaged 4.0 points per game last year and should have her numbers increase with increased minutes. Also look for Chandler Ford (5-5, Jr.) and Karlie Jones (5-8, Jr.) to have important roles on the team this season.

Locust Grove Pirates Boys The Pirates have set sail for a season ending with a treasure chest filled with gold as three full time starters plus return from last year’s 19-win campaign.

Two year starter Taylor Halpain enters

Boys Coach: Ronnie Maple (6th year) 12-13 Record: 19-7

Taylor Halpain Colton Pike Tyler Rowland Mason Fine Jason Pirtle Zach Robinson Zach Bailey Cutter Stamper

6-0 6-4 6-2 5-11 6-3 5-10 5-9 5-10

G P G G P G G G

Girls Coach: Justin Brown (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 14-12

Sydnie Pierce 5-4 Bailey Holman 5-8 Jensen Cooper 5-7 Mrittanie Church 5-8 Lynsey Connor 5-7 Kelsey Streeter 5-9 Madison Davis 6-0 Kennedy Sokoloski 5-10 Morgan Littlebear 5-8 Karson Maple 5-4

PG G G F F F C G F G

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his senior season after averaging 8.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3 assists last season. Colton Pike, a 6-foot-4 junior, who averaged a double-double 14.1 points and 10.1 rebounds last year, will once again bolster the middle while Tyler Rowland (6.2ppg/5.1reb) will return at guard. A talented trio of sophomores including Mason Fine (5.5ppg/4.1reb), Jason Pirtle (2.6ppg) and Zach Robinson (2.1ppg/2.1asst) will strengthen the depth this year as the Locust Grove opens the year ranked among the top ten teams in Class 4A.

“This team is very good,” said Maple. “As a group, we’re solid in all positions with good defense, good post play and great shooting guards. They’re hungry to return to the state tournament.”

Girls

Lady Pirates will continue to build around reFour is the lucky number for the Lady Pirates who enter the 2013-2014 season with four starters returning from last year’s team. Fouryear starter Sydnie Pierce returns to the point guard after dishing out 8.3 points and 3.5 assists per game last season.

Another four-year regular is Bailey Holman, who averaged 9.3 points and 3.3 rebounds a year ago. Towering in the middle is 6-foot-0 junior forward Madison Davis, who paced the scoring totals with 15.3 points and 6.5 rebounds

while junior guard Kennedy Sokoloski (6.1ppg/4.0reb) will return.

Coach Justin Brown’s squad welcomes the return of six other veterans with starting role experience. The Pirates will also gain the return of senior forward Kelsey Streeter from an ACL injury last year after starting as a sophomore.

“Experience is a plus,” said Brown.

“With our solid guard play, we want to run and use our press to create turnovers. With continued improved play insider, we can go inside and out, whatever the opponent will give us.”

Mannford Pirates

Boys “Good balanced scoring returning this season. Look for a breakout season from Randy Daugherty.

He is a very athletic, physical guard,” said head coach Mike Barfield. Daugherty averaged 8.0 points, 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds as a sophomore. Fellow guard Matt Mendenhall (6-0, Sr.) also averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 steals per game. The combo gives coach Barfield two scorers in the backcourt. “Mendenhall is more of a slashing guard,” Barfield said.

Forward Bryce Hoggatt (6-2, Sr.) is a physical player who can step out and hit 3-pointers. Last year Hoggatt averaged 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds a game. Two players expected to help on the boards are Garrett James (6-2, Jr.) and Derek Hilton (6-3, Jr.). The pair combined for nearly 10 rebounds a game last year. “We have good experience returning and should be an improved ball club this season,” Barfield said. Look for the Pirates to play a mixture of man and zone on defense.

Girls Mannford returns three starters from last year’s squad. Sophomore Mariah Nicolet (5-5, G) averaged 3.2 points and 6.0 assists last season as a freshman. Last year

she was “just a player to watch,” this season she could lead the team in scoring. Guard Madison Hudgins (5-5, Jr.) will play a big role in the offense as well. Last year she averaged 2.9 points per game. Forward Averye McBroom (5-9, Jr.) and center Kelsey Burden (6-1, Sr.) must control the paint and dominate the boards.

Burden averaged 3.0 rebounds a game last year. Hannah Spears is another guard who coach Barfield expects to have a big impact this season. “We must replace our top two scorers, so offense will be a concern. Nicolet has quickness and the ability to lead this team. Burden must play big for us this season,” Barfield said.

McClain Titans

Boys McLain players bring an unselfish attitude to the season. One in which no one is concerned with who gets the credit, head coach Cordell Love said. All five starters return, giving the Titans a good shot at a deep playoff run. Players to watch include junior point guard Keondre Jones, senior shooting guards Bishop Louie and Nicholas Foster and junior guard David Castine in the backcourt. McLain fans also will want to keep an eye on 6-foot-5 seniors Nigel Carter at forward and Quinton Nails at center. Jermaine Brown and Darrell McMahon will also have a positive impact on the team.

“We expect to be playing in the final game (state championship) of the season,” Love said.

Girls First-year McLain head coach Bobby Nealy Jr. faces a tough task of getting the Titans untracked after a 1-17 record a year ago. Brylah Gahagan and LaJa Jefferson return as the top scorers at six and eight points, respectively. Top prospects for McLain include freshmen

Ceyairra Flemons and Te’Leka Calvin-Rucker.

“We will run an up-tempo style, competing on both ends of the floor,” Nealy said. “We will be a much-improved team. This group has set the bar high for themselves and they have been working extremely hard to get better every day.”

oologah Mustang

Boys Coach: Jim Deaton (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 16-10

Breyden Despain 6-2 Levi Potter 6-2 Ezra Deaton 6-0 Kolton Kitterman 5-10 Josh Snook 6-0

F G G G F

So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Girls Coach: Kandy Damron (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 19-8

Brinley Evans 5-6 Kelsey Garrison 5-10 Gracie Garrison 5-9 Emily Pashley 5-8 Alex Edinger 5-6 Courtney Sappington 5-6 Kate Morgan 5-5 Ashley Edwards 5-5

F F G G G G F G

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

Boys Oologah returns five starters, led by a pair of double-digit scoring leaders in sophomore forward Breyden Despain (16.1) and junior guard Levi Potter (11.3). Also back are seniors Ezra Deaton (8.9), Kolton Kitterman (8.1) and Josh Snook (4.3). With so much talent returning, look for the Mustangs to be strong in their half court man defense.

“We should compete for the Verdigris Valley Conference championship,” Deaton said. “We return a lot experience. By the time the playoffs get here, we should make a good run.”

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starters and five additional players with varsity experience, look for Oologah to challenge in the Verdigris Valley Conference and in the playoffs.

“This is a good group of players that are accepting new roles for the season,” Damron said. “We will be stronger as the season progresses.”

Sequoyah Claremore Eagles Boys Coach: Larry Grigg (1st year) 12-13 Record: 5-18

Blake Mills 5-7 Daniel Devore 6-0 JJ Filby 6-2 Skylar Dennis 6-2 George Longhorn 6-3

G G F/G F/G F/G

Jr. So. So. Jr. So.

Girls Coach: Russell Morgan (9th year) 12-13 Record: 10-14

Aubryana Matussak 5-6 Courtney Nugent 5-6 Savannah Mathews 5-9 Lynsey Moniz 5-5 Jessica Hansen 5-10

PG SG G G C

Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr.

Boys With a new coach and a new system in place this year the Eagles are looking to improve on last season.

That improvement will hinge largely on a group of young and inexperienced players. Juniors Blake Mills (5-7) and Skylar Dennis (6-2) will be the backbone of the team this season and provide a good deal of leadership.

On the floor Mills will start at guard while Dennis will see time both on the perimeter and in the post as a forward.

Other versatile players who will play both inside and out this year will be sophomores JJ Filby (6-2) and George Longhorn (6-3). Sophomore guard Daniel Devore (6-0) will complete the Eagles starting rotation this year and be counted on to provide big minutes in key situations.

The length and size of the Eagles will also help in head coach Larry Grigg’s patented matchup zone defense.

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get better as the season progresses Girls

Lady Eagles head coach Russell Morgan said that he has high expectations for this season with the bulk of his returning scorers and difference makers back this season.

“We have a very athletic group of players. I am very excited about our possibilities and look forward to coaching such a hard working group of kids,” Morgan said.

Helping the Lady Eagles soar to new heights this season will be junior point guard Aubryana Matussak (5-6). Last season Matussak averaged 12 points, six rebounds and four assists per game and is back and ready for more this year.

Junior shooting guard Courtney Nugent (5-6) could possibly be dubbed “little miss dangerous” and will be expected to put a stranglehold on opposing defenses this year. Also starting on the perimeter will be junior Savannah Mathews (5-9) and sophomore Lynsey Moniz (5-5).

With four talented guards surrounding her, senior center Jessica Hansen (5-10) will help balance out the Lady Eagles offensive attack.

Victory Chr. Conquerors Boys Coach: Ryan Wakley (15th year) 12-13 Record: 26-3

Chris Crawford 6-1 Keats Calhoon 6-2 Joe Michael Terry 6-4 Alex Freeman 6-0 Emmanuel Adesokan 6-3 Drake Harlan 5-8

PG G F G F C

Girls Coach: Ed Calhoon (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 19-9

LaRanda Thomas 5-6 Kacie Key 5-6 Micayla Crow 5-11 Alexis Wade 5-8

PG G F F

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

the 4A state semifinals a year ago before bowing out to eventual state champion Douglass. Keats Calhoon joins Crawford in the backcourt to give the Conquerors a 1-2 punch.

Calhoon enters his sophomore year averaging 8.0 points per game. Jon Michael Terry (6.0) and Emmanuel Adesokan (7.0) return to anchor the frontcourt play. Look for Alex Freeman and Drake Harlan to have expanded roles this season.

“We have a chance to be very good,” Wakley said. “We will play a tough man defense and are capable of scoring on the offensive end. We are looking forward to a very solid year.”

Girls Victory Christian returns four starters off a squad that finished 19-9 and will look to light up the scoreboard this season. The bonus for veteran coach Ed Calhoon is that all four returning starters – LaRanda Thomas, Kacie Key, Micayla Crow and Alexis Wade – are just juniors.

The perimeter game may be the strongest in Calhoon’s tenure at Victory. The Conquerors also have a deep bench from which to build around.

“We only lost one player off a team that lost in the Area Consolation semifinals,” said head coach Ed Calhoon. “We will let it fly often and compete. I’ve got kids that can really shoot the ball.

Vinita Hornets Boys

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Boys With three returning starters back, including junior point guard Chris Crawford, who averaged 17 points a game, look for Victory Christian to be in the playoff mix again this year. The Conquerors reached

With their sights on their fourthstraight conference title and past that a spot in the area and state tournament the Hornets will lean on three returning starters. Chief among that group will be junior point guard Phillip Willis (5-10).

Last season Willis averaged 15 points, 2.2 rebounds and three assists per game. Joining Willis in the backcourt will be senior guards Zac King (6-3) and Brandon Bump (6-2). King and Bump combined to average 10 points and eight rebounds per game last year giving the Hornets some true scoring balance. On the inside Vinita will turn to forwards Wyatt Spear (6-3) and Kyle

Boys Coach: Tony Roach (6th year) 12-13 Record: 20-8

Phillip Willis Zac King Wyatt Spear Brandon Bump Kyle Carrier

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Girls Coach: Scott Reed (19th year) 12-13 Record: 22-9

Kamry Chamberlain 5-3 Kenzie Baker 5-4 Megan Woodward 5-5 Baylee Mendell 5-7 Taylor Steinhoff 5-8 Carsyn Spurgeon 5-10 Sydney Hopwood 5-6

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Carrier (6-3).

“Even with the loss of two quality seniors we will carry on our winning tradition with hard work and defense,” coach Roach said.

Girls

A tradition rich program the Lady Hornets return four starters from last season’s 22-9 team and are an early favorite to compete for the Class 4A gold ball. Along with the four returning starters, the Lady Hornets also have several other key players who give Vinita some of the best depth and balance in the state. Senior guards Kamry Chamberlain (5-3), Kenzie Baker (5-4) and Megan Woodward (5-5) lead the way on the perimeter for the Lady Hornets. Last season Baker averaged 9.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game while also racking up 69 total steals. Other key players in the backcourt this year will be juniors Baylee Mendell (5-7) and Sydney Hopwood (5-6). In the paint the Lady Hornets won’t be quite as deep as they are on the perimeter looking to junior forward Taylor Steinhoff (5-8) and sophomore Carsyn Spurgeon (5-10) to do most of the heavy lifting. As a freshman Spurgeon averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

Spurgeon also earned totals of 57 steals and 47 blocks last year.

Webster Warriors Boys

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Boys Coach: Scott Bowman (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 17-14

Ricco Anderson Kortney Smith Shane Davis Tyreek Shaw Sam Lynch Kairee Cooks Greg Owens Dairon Brown Chaveze Davis Chris Moynihan Devyn Wickson Jake Arterburn Davion Brown

6-0 5-7 G 5-8 5-9 G 5-9 6-2 G 6-7 F 6-0 5-9 6-2 6-1 G 6-6 C 6-0

Girls Coach: James Asberry (5th year) 12-13 Record: 12-14

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an eye on guard Kortney Smith. The 5-foot-7 senior will once again be the feature option in the offense. He is coming off his second consecutive varsity season in which he averaged 16 points a game. Kairee Cooks also returns in the backcourt, averaging scoring 6.0 points a game a year ago.

At 6-6, Jake Arterburn will be a force at center. The senior averaged 6.0 points a year ago and looks to improve on those numbers this season. Players expected to contribute this season include senior guard Devyn Wickson, junior guard Tyreek Shaw and 6-7 sophomore forward Greg Owens.

“Look for us to play hard and be balanced on offense with more of an inside game,” Bowman said. “Our focus will be on defense.”

Girls

After collecting 21 victories in 201112, Webster won just 12 games last year. Fifth-year head coach James Asberry is expecting a resurgence this year behind returning starters Ciara Asberry, Michelle Jones and Malay Jackson. All three are underclassmen.

Other players to watch include Jasmine Barnett, Mykayla Dumas, Shameco Jones, Jordan Ward and Shawntel Cox. “We are young but will play hard,” Asberry said. “We are looking for a winning season.”

Will Rogers Ropers

Boys Coach: Jonathan Rabovsky (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 18-8

A.J. Lewis 6-0 DeRell Simpson 6-1 Demaree King 5-4 LaQurious 5-8 Joshua Kimble 5-6 LaZarus Liggins 5-9 Prayvion Brantley 6-2 Jamie Wright 6-0

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Girls Coach: Jennifer Lawrence 12-13 Record: N/A

Teriyon Thomas Sunasya Smith Adriona Martin Delainia Ford Kristen Peters Mariah Walker

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Boys Two-time VYPE Top 100 player Dedric Cherry and three returning starters give head coach Jonathan Rabovsky a solid nucleus for the 2013-14 season. The Ropers move up to Class 4A and will play a full Green Country Conference schedule this year. Point guard Joshua Kimble, guard/forward DeRell Simpson and forward A.J. Lewis join Cherry as returning starters. The good news for Rogers’s fans is that all four are juniors, meaning the future looks bright. Players to watch include sophomores LaQurious Taft, LaZarus Liggins and Steven McAfee.

“We look forward to continuing to build on the successes we’ve had over the past couple of years,” Rabovsky said. “We are young but athletic.”

Girls

Don’t let the youth fool you, this Rogers squad is loaded with talent, albeit young talent. Third year head coach Jennifer Lawrence believes she has two of the metro area’s top players in sophomores Mariah Walker and Eva Lewis. The team will have to mature quickly to compete once again the Green Country Conference. The tough schedule should prepare the Ropers for the playoffs.

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said Lawrence. “We have a lot of speed.

We will play a fast-paced tempo style.

Mariah and Eva could have breakout seasons as sophomores.”

Henryetta Knights

Website: www.henryetta.k12.ok.us.

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BOYS Jerry Ward (5th year) 12-13 Record: 21-6 Outlook: “I like our blend of upperclassmen with younger players. We are a team eager to prove ourselves to opponents,” head coach Jerry Ward told VYPE. The Knights have the talent to hang with teams in Class 3A and could be the dark horse this season. Chet Caywood (6-0, Sr.) was selected to the VYPE Top 100 after averaging 20.8 points and 5.6 rebounds a contest last season. Caywood may be the most underrated guard in the class. Forward Heath Konsure (6-1, So.) is young, but plays like an upperclassmen after gaining some valuable experience off the bench. Point guard Ira Blackbear (5-9, Fr.) is one of those young players coach Ward is excited to see mature and become the player he’s destined to become. Senior Tyler Johnson (5-9) worked hard in the summer and has shown significant improvements heading into his senior season. Johnson could be one of the keys to the Knights success this season. Riley Berry (6-2, So.) must play big down low and control the boards. Overall the Knights have a good blend of experience and youthful talent making them a dangerous team to take lightly.

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GIRLS Jim Upshaw (7th year) 12-13 Record: 18-9 Outlook: Seniors Keana Upshaw, Samantha Estrada and Stephanie Martin will have to shoulder a lot of the workload this season.

Upshaw, a 5-foot-7 point guard, will be asked to contribute a little more scoring this season. The three-year starter is coming off a junior year in which she averaged 10 points a game, so tossing up the rock won’t be new. Estrada is a strong rebounder. The 5-foot-7 post player hauled in seven a game last season. Martin may raise a few eye50

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brows. After being a role player the last two seasons, she will step into a bigger offensive role in the backcourt alongside Upshaw.

“Our seniors will have to carry the team,” coach Jim Upshaw said. “Keana is one of the top point guards in Class 3A. She will have to score more this year after being a facilitator the last three years on Area Tournament teams. Stephanie is athletic and will surprise people.”

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Cole McGuire 5-10 Chris Myles 6-1 Dillon Winters 6-3 Joe Sherwood 6-1 John Sherwood 6-3 Chase McHenry 6-3 Dakota McDaniel 6-3 Jake Waggoner 6-1

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BOYS Joe Ballard (10th year) 12-13 Record: 8-16 Outlook: After going through growing pains a year ago, Kellyville looks to better last year’s eight-win season. Veteran skipper Joe Ballard has a lot of talent to call upon for that task. The Ponies will be a guard heavy team with Dillon Winters and Joe Sherwood leading the way. The pair averaged 10 and 11 points a game last season. Other returning backcourt players include Cole McGuire (5.0), Chris Myles (6.0) and John Sherwood (6.0). Dakota McDaniel, a 6-foot-3 sophomore, will be asked to battle older kids at the post position. Also look for junior Chase McHenry and senior John Waggoner to step into bigger roles this season.

“We will be athletic and fast,” Ballard said.

“We are a determined team with a purpose.”

Lincoln Christian Bulldogs www.lincolnchristian.org

GIRLS Carla Ballard (8th year) 12-13 Record: 19-3 Outlook: After missing out on the Class 3A state tournament a year ago, eighth year head coach Carla Ballard and the Bulldogs have their sights set on playing in March.

Ballard returns three starters including sophomore forward Shaelyn Ward, who averaged 10.5 points and 6.2 rebounds.

Other players with experience returning include guard Krysten Williams (3.8 ppg), guard/forward Abigail Scott (4.7) and guards Jordan Wagnon (3.0) and Becca Gleason (3.4).

“We will be a solid man-to-man team that likes to run the floor and work the ball inside out for a good shot,” Ballard said. “I’m excited about the kids we have returning. A lot of our young kids gained valuable playing

time last year. Mix them with our veterans and this group will improve each game.”

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BOYS Zac Briscoe (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 13-13 Outlook: Zac Briscoe begins his second season at the helm of Bulldogs basketball.

After winning 13 games a year ago, Briscoe is confident the team can surpass that win total this year. Junior guards Riley Young and Nate Landers are the leading scorers back with 6.1 and 6.5 averages. Senior point guard Colby Starr returns after averaging 4.0 points and 2.0 assists last season. Look for Chad Willcut and Parker Wilson to play bigger roles this season after playing marginally a year ago.

“We should continue to improve from last year,” Briscoe said. “We’re very young and inexperienced but much more talented and skilled. Several freshmen will play eventually. We want to play more up-tempo and be a pressure defensive team. We believe we can be a top 15 team by the end of the season as our young players grow up. We hope to make some noise during the playoffs.”

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Metro Christian Patriots www.metroca.com

GIRLS Rick Holmes (1st year) 12-13 Record: N/A Outlook: Rick Holmes takes over the Metro girls program and will look to a trio of seniors for leadership in Sydney Burn, Roxy Brown and Hannah Nalley. Burn and Nalley are returning starters as are Micah Gibbons and Brooklyn Chaffin. There is lots of young talented players waiting for their chance.

Among those are juniors Claire Ducato and Shay Stegmann and sophomores Katie Mathis and Madeline Frohrip.

Sydney Burn 5-10 Roxy Brown 5-7 Hannah Nalley 5-10 Allie Speer 5-6 Claire Ducato 5-3 Shay Stegmann 5-6 Micah Gibbons 5-7 Brooklyn Chaffin 5-6 Katie Mathis 5-6 Madeline Frohrip 5-10

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BOYS Bryon Flam (1st year) 2-13 Record: 6-12 Outlook: Metro Christian will rebuild under first-year head coach Bryon Flam without the benefit of any returning starters. The Patriots won just six games a year ago.

The good news is there is talent on which to build, including five seniors who figure to play a lot this season. Topping the list is 6-foot-7 forward Michael Alexander. He averaged just 2.0 points and 2.6 rebounds but should see a rise in those numbers this year. Also in the frontcourt will be a pair of 6-foot-5 forwards in Lalin Hill and Bewley Wales. The backcourt includes seniors Danny Burke and Gage Calhoon.

“We will have a new look this season,” Flam said. “Once we get everyone in the gym and learn our system I believe we have a chance to be pretty good.”

Michael Alexander 6-7 Lalin Hill 6-5 Danny Burke 5-10 Gage Calhoon 6-2 Bewley Wales 6-5

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Verdigris Cardinals www.vps.k12.ok.us

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BOYS Randy Upshaw (6th year) 12-13 Record: 23-5 Outlook: A trio of upperclassmen lead the Cardinals into this season and have fans in Verdigris ready for yet another successful season. The top scorer of that group will be junior guard Cade Upshaw (5-10). As a sophomore Upshaw averaged 12.6 points per game and will be the only returning double figure scorer for the Cardinals.

Senior guard Tyler Monroe (5-10) poured in an average of eight points last year and will be another big scoring threat on the perimeter. Balancing out Upshaw’s and Monroe’s outside presence will be senior center Caleb Jones (6-5). Rounding out the Verdigris top five will be sophomore guard Laef Payne (5-11) and freshman forward Brewster Peacock (6-1).

Tyler Monroe 5-10 Cade Upshaw 5-10 Caleb Jones 6-3 Laef Payne 5-11 Brewster Peacock 6-1

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her forward position. Maddie Stewart will join Constant in the frontcourt. Sophomore Taylor Lee should be in the rotation as well.

“We are looking to take our program to the next level and begin to compete with the top teams in our class,” Farquhar said.

“We strengthened our schedule and joined tougher tournaments to prepare us for postseason play.”

Raley Farquhar 5-6 Jordan Langebartels 5-8 Edwidge Constant 5-10 Maddie Stewart 5-10 Taylor Lee 5-6

G G F F G

So. So. Sr. Sr. So.

Jeremy Pelotte 6-0 Cameron Gilbert 6-0 Gabe Oden 6-3

G G F

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BOYS John Phillips (2nd year) 12-13 Record: 14-12 Outlook: Summit Christian hopes to build on last year’s 14-win season. Second-year Eagles coach John Phillips has bolstered the schedule in an effort to pay dividends come playoff time. Jeremy Pelotte is the team’s top returning player after averaging 13 points a game last season. Cameron Gilbert and Gabe Oden scored 7.0 points per game as sophomores last year.

“Our schedule is tougher but should help prepare us for the 2A playoffs,” Phillips said.

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GIRLS Mike Buntin (3rd year) 12-13 Record: 24-5 Outlook: With senior guard and VYPE Top 100 selection Baileigh O’Dell (5-4) leading the way the Verdigris Lady Cardinals are an early favorite to be playing for the Class 3A gold ball in March. Last season O’Dell averaged 16 points per game and is expected to put up points in bunches again this year. Junior forward Courtney Risenhoover (5-11) averaged 10 points per game last season and is another returning starter for the Lady Cardinals. Also coming back from last season’s starting rotation will be senior guard Caitlyn Hansolvan (5-3). Other players who saw time last year and will be key players for the Lady Cardinals this year will be sophomore Ali Turner (6-0), junior Kylie Barbee (5-4) and senior Taylor Beck (5-4).

“We should be really good. A lot of it depends on the maturation of our freshman class,” coach Buntin said.

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GIRLS Jeff Farquhar (4th year) 12-13 Record: 14-12 Outlook: Summit Christian hopes to build on the team’s first winning season that included the program’s first-ever second round regional Proud to contest last season. support Head coach Jeff Farquhar returns our home a pair of starters and a handful of team! players for 201314. Raley Farquhar, a 5-foot-6 junior guard, averaged 11.5 points and 3.5 assists. Jordan Langebartels Agent Photo Agent Photo and Edwidge Constant return Jeremiah Daniels (Agent Name) (Agent Name) (Agent after averaging Name) (Street, City, State) (Street, Claremore City, State) (Street, (Phone No.) (Phone No.) 7.5 pointsCity, each. State) (918) 341-8900 We’re your Shield.

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Morgan Mefford

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How long have you been involved in FCA? I have been involved in FCA for two years now. I am currently on the board for our FCA chapter at my high school.

Who influenced you to join?

We had an FCA club my sophomore year and it was ended for reasons out of the students’ control. It wasn’t started again until halfway through my junior year. I was influenced to rejoin when some of my teammates on my dance team wanted to go back.

How has FCA made an impact in your life on the field and off the field?

Being involved in my youth group along with FCA helps my team know where I stand. Every time before we go out and compete, I always lead the team in a prayer. I try to lead by that example not only on the field but just throughout my normal day at school.

How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete?

As expressed before, I make sure that our team is led in a prayer before we do anything in front of an audience.

I strive to just let my light shine in all of my actions.

Whether at a normal practice or in front of our town at a football game.

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?

My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11. It reminds me that even in my darkest moments when I feel all alone and helpless, that God has plans for my life that I don’t even know about yet. It also reminds me that not only are His plans destined for my undecided future, but they are hopeful and joyful plans.

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that this year. Two more seniors, Jake Fox (6-4) and Patrick Freeman BOYS (6-4) are going to be counted on to Brandon Maddus (2nd year) control the boards and help take 12-13 Record: 15-15 some of the scoring pressure off Outlook: In his second season the guards. Rounding out the top at the reins of the Dutch, five is senior Sean Townsend (5-8), coach Maddux is going to be who is the third leading scorer implementing a more up-tempo from last years returners. After a style of play continuing with the .500 season last year, Maddux says “defense first” mindset and a tough the team will “have to continue attitude. He has two returning to build off of last year.” Look for starters to work with, but a good the Dutch to improve on last years group of senior leaders to work record and be competitive in the with. He will be relying on guards SPC. Kelsey Arnold JaJuan Bradford (5-10) and Pierce Brady (5-10) to add to their JaJuan Bradford 5-10 G Sr. scoring totals from last year and Pierce Brady 5-10 G Sr. (5-7) will keep the other teams lead the way. They both averaged Jake Fox 6-4 F Sr. busy. They will be looking for nearly seven points last year, but Patrick Freeman 6-4 F Sr. post players Emily Barton (6-0) look to have the ability to increase Sean Townsend 5-8 G. Sr. and Hagan Gross (5-9) to become an inside threat to go along with GIRLS the strong guard play. With the Crystal Lawon (6th year) talent and experience, the Dutch 12-13 Record: 21-7 are looking to get back to the Outlook: Led by four-year starter Southwest Preparatory Conference and senior point guard, Kelsey championship game this season, Arnold (5-4) along with three other returning starters, the Dutch where they came up just a little short last year. should have another successful season. Arnold returns with Kelsey Arnold 5-4 G Sr. some eye-popping numbers; 13 Ann Savage 5-5 G Jr. points per game, 3 assists and 4 Hagan Gross 5-9 F So. rebounds. Joining her at guard Natalie Cronk 5-8 G Sr. will be junior Ann Savage (5-5) Emily Barton 6-0

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