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YOUR 5-MINUTE HARRAH No. Player Ht. Cl. Pts.

BOYS
35 Brady Manek 6-9 Sr. 25.0 Thursday games
GUIDE TO THE Coach: Chad Titles: 1 15 Carlos Slaughter 6-4 Sr. 12.2
at Deer Creek; Fri-
day and Saturday at

CLASS
Rochelle Times at state: 11 11 Josh Winters 6-3 Sr. 8.4
State Fair Arena.
Record: 19-8 State record: 5-9 0 Nolan Fox 5-7 So. 5.1

4A
Ranking: No. 5 1 Tyler DeLong 6-3 So. 4.1
2 P.M. THURSDAY
VICTORY CHRISTIAN No.
1
Player
Sebastien Davet
Ht.
6-4
Cl. Pts.
Sr. 14
Coach: Ryan Titles: 1 15 Eli Freeman 6-0 Sr. 11
Wakley Times at state: 16 4 Caleb Calhoon 6-3 Jr. 9
Record: 23-4 State record: 14-14 35 Hunter Holmes 6-6 Jr. 8
Ranking: No. 4 23 R.J. Wakley 6-2 Jr. 6
TOURNAMENT
BOYS 6 P.M.
CATOOSA No.
23
Player
Damon Phelps
Ht.
6-0
Cl. Pts.
Jr. 16 FRIDAY
Coach: John Coons Titles: 0 22 Tyler Tiger 6-0 Sr. 12
The Oklahomans
Record: 19-6 Times at state: 2 15 Matt Dillon 6-0 Sr. 11
championship picks
Ranking: No. 10 State record: 0-1 5 Tyson Tiger 5-11 Sr. 8
Scott Wright: Tulsa Central. A
14 Brycen Whistance 6-4 Sr. 7
tough schedule got Central prepared
for the playoffs, and last years first- 3:30 P.M. THURSDAY
round exit didnt sit well with this
senior-filled lineup.
Jacob Unruh: Tulsa Central.
KINGFISHER No.
11
Player
Jett Sternberger
Ht.
6-1
Cl. Pts.
So. 19
After falling short last year, Coach: Jared Reese Titles: 0 21 Trey Green 6-2 So. 15
Central returns with a talent- Record: 25-3 Times at state: 10 35 Marco Charqueno 6-4 Sr. 11
laden roster intent on bringing Ranking: No. 3 State record: 3-9 24 Haynes Lafferty 6-2 Sr. 8
back a second title in three years. 22 Trevor Buckner 6-2 Sr. 7
Three players to watch
Kyle Dortch, Sr., Fort Gibson: All
five Tiger starters average at least 11 FORT GIBSON No. Player Ht. Cl. Pts. 9:15 P.M.
points, but the 6-foot-2 Dortch leads 35 Kyle Dortch 6-2 Sr. 17.6 SATURDAY
the way with 17.6 points and 8.0 Coach: Gary Titles: 0 10 Jace Shepherd 6-0 Sr. 13.5
rebounds, though hes been playing Hendrix Times at state: 13 23 Rico Ybarra 6-0 Sr. 12.3
through injuries lately. Record: 27-1 State record: 3-12 15 Seth Martin 6-5 Jr. 12.2
Elijah Landrum, Sr., Tulsa Central: Ranking: No. 1 12 Carson Calavan 5-10 Jr. 11.2
BRADY MANEK
Headed to SMU, Landrum has been
one of the states most dangerous
HARRAH
7 P.M. THURSDAY
scorers over the last few years. The
6-foot senior is averaging 26.8 points, ELGIN No.
4
Player
Tanner Meraz
Ht.
6-0
Cl. Pts.
Sr. 15.4
8.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
Coach: Ryan Green Titles: 0 15 Dillan Landers 6-3 Sr. 10.3
Brady Manek, Sr., Harrah: The
Record: 18-8 Times at state: 3 24 Connor Slater 6-5 So. 8.7
6-foot-9 Manek, who has signed
with OU, consistently draws tons of
Ranking: Unranked State record: 1-2 13 Elias Walker 6-0 Sr. 7.8
attention from opposing defenses, 40 Greydon Buhlig 6-5 Sr. 7.7
but hes a proven scorer inside and
out, averaging 25.0 points and 11.9
rebounds.
TULSA CENTRAL No.
1
Player
Elijah Landrum
Ht.
6-0
Cl. Pts.
Sr. 26.8 9 P.M.
Elgins unexpected run
Coach: Eli Brown III Titles: 13 23 Marvin Lowe Jr. 6-7 Sr. 10.0 FRIDAY
Record: 17-9 Times at state: 55 3 Corey Johnson 5-9 Sr. 9.5
Its been a long time since the Ranking: No. 2 State record: 67-41 10 Saboor Daniels 6-0 Sr. 5.6
Elgin boys have been to the state 15 Quran Washington 6-1 Sr. 5.1
tournament.
Fifty-four years, to be exact. 8:30 P.M. THURSDAY
Elgins only two state tournament
appearances came in 1958 and 1963,
reaching the semifinals the last year.
ROLAND No.
22
Player
Mason Wiggins
Ht.
6-4
Cl. Pts.
Sr. 13.5
And a lot of outsiders might not Coach: Ed Lewis Titles: 0 1 Javion Releford 6-0 So. 12.4
have expected to see this years Owls KYLE DORTCH Record: 24-3 Times at state: 9 23 Khalil Morris 5-10 Sr. 9.9
heading to the Big House, either. FORT GIBSON Ranking: No. 12 State record: 7-8 31 Julius Plummer 6-2 Jr. 9.2
They began the season 2-5 and 10 Cameron Daniel 6-0 Jr. 7.7
added a couple more losses before
finding their stride in late January.
Since Jan. 24, unranked Elgin has FORT GIBSON No.
5
Player
Kabree Edgmon
Ht. Cl. Pts.
5-6 Sr. 12
Thursday, Friday and
Saturday at State
won 12 of 13, including a 4-0 playoff
Coach: Jerry Titles: 3 15 Zoe Shieldnight 5-11 Jr. 12 Fair Arena
record with wins over Bethany,
Walker Times at state: 17 20 Ali Christie 5-10 Sr. 9
No. 19 John Marshall, No. 3
Record: 27-0 State record: 21-13 21 Cailey Cunningham 5-9 Sr. 9
Kingfisher and No. 9 Anadarko.
Ranking: No. 1 14 Kayci Glover 5-7 Jr. 6
GIRLS 2 P.M. THURSDAY
The Oklahomans
championship picks NEWCASTLE No.
25
Player
Katie Mayo
Ht. Cl. Pts.
6-1 Sr. 19.6
Scott Wright: Fort Gibson. Its Coach: Brett Titles: 1 2 Caitlynne Weatherly 5-4 Sr. 9.4
not easy to finish off an undefeated Sanders Times at state: 10 33 Kindle Nelms 5-10 Sr. 9.0
season, but an overtime win against Record: 20-6 State record: 3-8 24 Maddy North 6-1 So. 5.8
Vinita in the area championship MADDISON Ranking: No. 10 1 Emily Cerny 5-5 Sr. 4.8
shouldve given the Tigers a good COLLYER
wake-up call. HARRAH
Jacob Unruh: Harrah. The Panthers
BROKEN BOW No. Player Ht. Cl. Pts. 10:30 A.M.
look better than last seasons state 2 Michaela Richbourg 5-8 Sr. 16 FRIDAY
runner-up finish, particularly with Coach: Dottie Titles: None 21 Aspen Williston 6-5 Jr. 15
point guard Maddison Collyer Slabaugh Times at state: 4 23 Jasmine Cooks 5-8 Sr. 8
leading the way. Record: 22-5 State record: 2-3 25 Deja James 5-5 Jr. 8
Ranking: No. 8 12 Korbie King 5-5 Sr. 4
Three players to watch
Maddison Collyer, Sr., Harrah: 3:30 P.M. THURSDAY
The Oklahoma Christian signee is
putting together her most complete
season, pacing Harrah in scoring ANADARKO No.
2
Player
Kaytlen Johnson
Ht. Cl. Pts.
5-7 Sr. 12.3
(13.8) and assists (4.0) while provid- 1 Kori Williams 5-8 Sr. 8.9
Coach: Jeff Zinn Titles: 2
ing crucial leadership following last
Record: 23-4 Times at state: 19 10 Averi Zinn 5-3 Fr. 7.4
years heartbreak.
Ranking: No. 6 State record: 19-16 20 Jessica Quoetone 5-4 So. 6.5
Taylor Roberts, Sr., Classen SAS:
She enters the tournament as the 23 Kimberly Stephens 5-10 So. 4.0
states all-time 5-on-5 scoring leader
with 3,401 points. She remains
TAYLOR ROBERTS
uncommitted to a college, and shes
CLASSEN SAS ADA No. Player Ht. Cl. Pts. 12:15
hoping a strong tournament can 31 Madalyn Jessepe 5-11 Sr. 12.3 SATURDAY
change that. Coach: Christie Titles: 4 23 Payton Taylor 6-0 Sr. 11.2
GIRLS

Aspen Williston, Jr., Broken Bow: Jennings Times at state: 19 24 Aneli Thomsen 5-11 Sr. 10.2
Once committed to Oklahoma State, Record: 21-4 State record: 16-14 11 McKenzie Dean 5-9 Sr. 9.6
Williston brings intrigue to the Ranking: No. 4 12 Kaitlyn Redman 5-7 Sr. 3.2
tournament with her 6-5 frame. She
averages 15 points and 10 rebounds 7 P.M. THURSDAY
for a team making its first ever back-
to-back appearance. CLASSEN SAS No.
0
Player
Taylor Roberts
Ht. Cl. Pts.
5-11 Sr. 30.5
Newcastle, Mayo return Coach: Malcolm Titles: None 34 Victoria Vickers 5-6 Sr. 12.2
Defending champion Newcastle Roberts Times at state: 1 22 Jordyn Turner 6-3 Fr. 7.6
stole the spotlight last year, particu- Record: 28-2 State record: 0-0 5 Alyson Kennedy 5-10 Fr. 6.3
larly with Katie Mayos dominance in Ranking: No. 3 35 DAsia Washington 5-8 Fr. 3.5
the semifinals and championship.
But can the Racers and Mayo
repeat that magic? If so, itll likely
revolve around Mayos play. LOCUST GROVE No. Player Ht. Cl. Pts. 4:30 P.M.
Mayo, a 6-1 Oklahoma Christian
5 Macie Pierce 5-8 Sr. 17 FRIDAY
Coach: Justin Titles: 1 22 Dawnell Vann 6-2 Sr. 10
signee, scored 42 points in last sea-
sons semifinal win over Broken Bow, Brown Times at state: 7 3 Katie Hildreth 5-7 So. 8
which was three shy of the tourna- Record: 20-9 State record: 4-5 15 Karlie Kerns 5-8 So. 7
ments 5-on-5 single-game record. Ranking: Unranked 21 Regan Torrey 5-9 So. 7
She enters Thursdays opener
against No. 1 Fort Gibson averaging
8:30 P.M. THURSDAY
19.6 points and 8.4 rebounds. She
also has 66 blocks. HARRAH No.
23
Player
Maddison Collyer
Ht. Cl. Pts.
5-6 Sr. 13.8
Itll be the third state tournament Coach: Jeff Titles: 1 12 Ali Brzozowski 6-1 Jr. 10.6
in her career. Mahoney Times at state: 19 5 Erika Ankney 5-8 Jr. 10.3
SCOTT WRIGHT AND JACOB UNRUH,
Record: 25-1 State record: 17-17 1 Logan Collyer 5-5 Sr. 6.3
STAFF WRITERS Ranking: No. 2 33 Bailee Herring 5-8 Sr. 3.2