Scouts Notebook: Area Round at Sapulpa
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Here is a quick look into what I watch for as I watch two sets of teams compete in the Area round of the state playoffs. As a scout, I am not necessarily interested in who won the game or…
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Continue ReadingHere is a quick look into what I watch for as I watch two sets of teams compete in the Area round of the state playoffs. As a scout, I am not necessarily interested in who won the game or even who led in scoring. I am more looking at each individual player and how they performed overall. It is best to get several looks at players and I can tell how they are improving over time. My notes are written quickly, sloppily and often are not in complete sentences. Here is what I jotted down on Thursday in Sapulpa. Hope you enjoy the inside look – the down and dirty view.
Game One: Sapulpa (16-3) vs. Bishop McGuinness (16-4)
Sapulpa
No. 25 – Jaselyn Rossman (2022) – Hustler on D. Starting on a very good squad. (3 pts)
No. 15 – Tyla Heard Tyla Heard 5'10" | SF Sapulpa | 2024 State OK (2024) – In much better shape than earlier in the season. Greatly improved. True scoring threat and works hard on D. (8 pts)
No. 11 – Alexis Lewis Alexis Lewis 5'11" | PF Sapulpa | 2021 State OK (2021) – Tall and long. Very athletic. Greatly improved over last few years. (12 pts)
No. 21 – Temira Poindexter Temira Poindexter 6'2" | PF Sapulpa | 2021 State OK (2021) – Has developed into a leader. Great all-around game. Inside threat due to size. Outside threat with smooth stroke from deep. (16 pts)
No. 32 – Stailee Heard Stailee Heard 6'0" | CG Sapulpa | 2023 State OK (2023) – Rebounding machine. Fights hard and “wants it.” Great vision. Does it all. Should be top player in class. (11 pts)
No. 23 – De’Shawnti Thomas De’Shawnti Thomas 5'9" | SF Sapulpa | 2021 State OK (2021) – Good defender. Matches up on biggest scoring threat. Great lateral movement.
Bishop McGuinness
No. 3 – Victoria Ososanya (2024) – Good defender. Has a good stroke. Consistent at the line. Starting on very good team. *Add to rankings* (6 pts)
No. 4 – Moe Kierl (2022) – Very good shooter. Undersized, but tough. Great range. (8 pts)
No. 13 – Raegan Crisp (2022) – Good D, matched up on biggest threat for Sapulpa. Unlimited range. tremendous shooter. Move up in rankings? (16 pts)
No. 23 – Presley Parker (2021) – Great length. Tons of blocks. Tough inside on both ends. Clutch defender. Signed? (5 pts)
No. 24 – Tameka Talley (2021) – Vert fast with quick hands on defense. Nice up and under move in the paint. (8 pts)
No. 10 – Kate Fletcher Kate Fletcher 5'7" | CG Bishop McGuiness | 2023 State OK (2023) – Good shooter with a nice touch. One to watch. (3 pts)
No. 11 – Alyssa Rooks (2022) – Hustles on D. Good sized guard.
No. 33 – Braydin Russell Braydin Russell 5'10" | SF Bishop McGuiness | 2023 State OK (2023) – Well-built, tough. Good shooter. Need to see more.
Game Two: Bishop Kelley (6-14) vs. Will Rogers (14-5)
Bishop Kelley
No. 4 – AK Ritchie (2021) – Good size. Leader.
No. 23 – Lizzie Smith (2021) – Scrappy D. Good handles and nice passing touch. Tough. (5 pts)
No. 12 – Leah Ames (2022) – Good defender. Smart and very fast with or without ball. (1 pt)
No. 33 – Maddie Stoia (2022) – Good size. Well-built, strong and tough. Doesn’t mind the battle underneath. (4 pts)
No. 35 – Madeline Barton (2022) – Good stroke from the field. Battler. Tough. Makes the clutch play. (13 pts)
No. 43 – Megan Roy (2023) – Tall and long. Has good post moves and finishes with contact. Good rebounder. Ranked? (4 pts)
No. 21 – Haley Schoeling (2021) – Undersized, but tough. Leader. Plays with poise. (2 pts)
Will Rogers
No. 1 – Jordan Payne (2021) – Leader. Great handles. Calm under fire. (4 pts)
No. 4 – Raegan McQuarters (2023) – Tough driving to hoop. Nice floater in traffic. Great scorer. Add to rankings. (13 pts)
No. 5 – Quinnae’ Love (2021) – Tough. Fights hard for ball. Truly wants it. Leads by example. (13 pts)
No. 12 – Julianna Matlock (2023) – Very long. Can shoot from deep. Good hands for a big. Hustles down the floor. One to watch – rank! (3 pts)
No. 31 – Jerreyah Jones (2023) – Good shot. Stays calm, plays with poise. Nice touch from deep. (7 pts)
No. 15 – Trinea Thomas (2021) – Beautiful shot from deep. Clutch. (6 pts)
No. 24 – Brianna Gist (2024) – Tall and long. Still learning, but definitely one to watch. Good size and when she learns to use it, will be deadly.