6A Region 4 Championship: Bixby vs Owasso (Game Report)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This game was on February 25, 2023 in Bixby, OK at Bixby High School at 2:00pm.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highly anticipated rematch between the Bixby Spartans and Owasso Rams in the 6A Region 4 Championship game did not disappoint. After a low scoring affair in their last meeting, both teams came out with high intensity and energy on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first quarter was dominated by Bixby's defense, as they held Owasso to just 4 points while executing their offensive game plan to perfection, ending the quarter with a 14-4 lead. Early in the second quarter, Owasso's McKenna Yokely picked up her 3rd foul and had to sit for the remainder of the half, which proved to be a major setback for Owasso.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bixby continued to apply pressure on the defensive end, which led to good looks on the offensive side of the ball. Owasso remained poised and tried to weather the storm, but without Yokely on the court, they were outmatched. The first half ended with Bixby holding a commanding 26-10 lead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half was much of the same, as Bixby continued to execute their game plan and maintain their lead. Owasso fought hard, but it was ultimately not enough to overcome Bixby's defense and intensity. In the end, Bixby emerged victorious, winning the 6A Region-4 Championship 74-22, scoring 48 points to Owasso's 12. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, it was a hard-fought game between two talented teams, but Bixby's defense and execution proved to be the difference maker. Bixby will move on to Area and play Norman HS on Thursday March 2nd at 6:00pm. Owasso's season is not over yet - they will also advance to Area and will play Norman North on Thursday at 7:30pm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final Box Score: <strong>Bixby -</strong> <em>G. Wernli 24, A. Nielsen 20, G. Baldwin 13, K. Wernli 9, A. Musick 2, K. Datel 2, B. Wilson 2</em> | <strong>Owasso</strong> - <em>J. Austin 10, A. McGarrah 4, K. Wilson 3, M. Yokely 3, A. 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