Friday night Marquee Matchups and featured players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several teams opened up their season this Friday while others opened last Tuesday. Listed below several Marquee Match Ups and featured players on each team. The talent level will he high in each game as many of these young ladies you may see play on TV one day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bethel vs Dale</strong>: A match up of top 5 teams in their respective class is Bethel vs Dale. Bethel coming a huge victory against Little Axe last Tuesday. Dale after losing their first game of the season has seemed to find their groove putting together solid victories over AMPO and Latta. [player_tooltip player_id='331864' first='Josie' last='Megehee'] and [player_tooltip player_id='197971' first='Parker' last='Stevenson'] is are a solid 1-2 combo then add several other athletic players land Bethel is the hunt for a state title. Dale traditionally just keeps reloading with talented players every year. Guard [player_tooltip player_id='331824' first='Kaleigh' last='Strange'] and forward <strong>Gracee Waller</strong> provide Dale's with their own 1-2 punch. Coach Smith has depth this year and the Lady Pirates should be in the hunt come playoffs <strong>Great matchup of 2 state tournament teams</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edmond Memorial vs Edmond North</strong>: The best match up in the state this Friday<strong> EDLAM</strong>. Defending 6a champion Edmond North is coming off a win vs Norman North tuesday night. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='197946' first='Elle' last='Papahronis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='197981' first='Laci' last='Steele'] dominated the game in all aspects. Guards [player_tooltip player_id='318207' first='KK' last='Peeler'] and [player_tooltip player_id='241014' first='Kate' last='Melton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='249267' first='Allison' last='Heathcock'] give Edmond North a very solid starting 5. Edmond Memorial is coming off a great win as well defeating Norman Tuesday night. Edmond Memorial is a serious contender for the title with the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='309983' first='Janiyah' last='Williams'] coming over from Stillwater. She joins an already talented group of players [player_tooltip player_id='197960' first='Baylor' last='Franz'], [player_tooltip player_id='321721' first='Kailyn' last='Berry'] and Avery Hjemstad. The talent in the gym could resemble that of a college game. <strong>Great match ups all around should be the game of the night </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mustang vs Edmond Santa Fe</strong> Mustang looks to rebound after a 1 point lost Tuesday to rival Yukon. Expect Coach Smith to have her squad ready when they play Edmond Santa Fe this friday. Mustang has a talented but young squad that will get better as the season goes. Several of that young talent are [player_tooltip player_id='551215' first='Cherish' last='Haywood'], [player_tooltip player_id='249278' first='Parker' last='Simonsen'], Annie Fergusen and [player_tooltip player_id='318161' first='Riley' last='Trammell']: Edmond Santa Fe begins a new era under head Coach Axton. Coach Axton inherited a good squad of athletes to work with. Players like guard [player_tooltip player_id='315191' first='Diamond' last='Britt'], and [player_tooltip player_id='471674' first='jerney' last='bennett'] join [player_tooltip player_id='261719' first='Taryn' last='Crawford'] as they look to start the season off with a win. <strong>Good match up two teams looking to get their first win of the season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Westmoore vs Norman North</strong> Norman North looks to rebound after losing to defending 6a defending chmapions Emond North last tuesday. [player_tooltip player_id='321749' first='Hannah' last='Fields'] solid game scoring from outside and attacking the basket. Expect Norman North young players [player_tooltip player_id='309986' first='Seleh' last='Harmon'] and [player_tooltip player_id='310158' first='Olivia' last='Watkins'] to rebound as well as they adjust to new system. Westmoore opens their season under first year coach Abby Chatey. [player_tooltip player_id='315190' first='Dadreanna' last='Frost'] and [player_tooltip player_id='331851' first='Trinity' last='Humphrey'] provide a good start of the Lady Jaguars. Incoming freshman <strong>Kyiah Prestridge</strong> ranked among the top players in the Class 2026 will be a great addition to the program. <strong> Good young talent will be on showcase as both look to build their brand of ball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Norman, Classen SAS</strong> are representing Oklahoma this weekend out of state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jones vs Lincoln Christian</strong> another great match up will be reschedule due to Jones football still in the playoffs. So will have too wait to see [player_tooltip player_id='197944' first='Boston' last='Berry'] [player_tooltip player_id='422006' first='Sofi' last='Armand Woodson'] and other Lady Longhorns go for 3 Peat </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->