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<p>Norman-Putnam City North are the top two teams Edmond Santa Fe-Choctaw-Piedmont-Moore-Eisenhower-Capital Hill</p>
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<p><strong>Norman (17-10) Area:</strong> Norman returns 4 starters from last years team and has added 3 transfers that should provided much needed depth. Look for Norman to make a run for the Gold Ball come March Check out the players</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309980' first='Keeley' last='Parks']</strong> a 5 star recruit that is being recruited by almost every major program in the Nation. A very smooth guard that can play 1-3 position on the floor. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='525636' first='Destinee' last='Deer']</strong> a 5'10 small forward that that is coming off a strong summer and is drawing interest from several D2 and NAIA school. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773877' first='Gabrielle' last='Lee'] 5'5 </strong>combo guard that pushes tempo and provides lock down on the ball defense. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='483160' first='Ady' last='Hybl']</strong> strong solid point guard that is the floor general at the point guard position. Another player that is coming off a very strong summer. Out with injury not sure on return. <strong>Bailey Johnson </strong>returns for her sophomore season after earning all conference Freshman of the Year. </p>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='315220' first='Halyn' last='Browning']</strong> a true point guard transfers to Norman. 1,000 point scorer and is being recruited by several colleges<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='556314' first='Blythe' last='Crawley'] </strong>a combo guard transfers from Westmoore where she was a 1.000 point scorer. Being recruited by several D2 and NAIA<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='486424' first='Avery' last='Ragland']</strong> a point guard that transfers from Mustang will provided quick ball handling and defense. <br><strong>Karsyn Ellison</strong> incoming freshman guard will provide some depth at the guard positions</li>
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<p><strong> Putnam City North (21-7)</strong> State PCN returns a large portion of their team 3 staters that made the state tournament last season. They also added a state tournament champion and a D1 commit to the roster. Look for PCN to be a serious contender to add a Gold Ball to the trophy case. </p>
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<p><strong>Nini Geretta</strong> 5'10 combo guard that has a D1 offer from Siena who is also coming off a great summer drawing interest from other schools. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='802022' first='Nykaiya' last='Dillard']</strong> 5'7 guard that is quick and can play lockdown defense. A player I have covered this summer. She will be playing somewhere after HS <strong>First Team All District last season</strong>. <strong>Tehlia Kutsoati</strong> A 5'6 guard that brings in experience and a strong summer. Saw her this summer and I blinked and she had gone coast to coast. Senior <strong>Raya Shawareb</strong> played big minutes last year Sophomores <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='751197' first='Richiya' last='Miller'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='918275' first='Demy' last='Howard']</strong> will provide experience at depth. </p>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='578025' first='Kiana' last='Gray']</strong> brings championship experience to the team coming over from Putnam City West<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='315218' first='Brandie' last='Harrod']</strong> the Auburn University commit transfers over from Millwood giving PCN the height they needed.<br></li>
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<p><strong>Choctaw ( 24-2)</strong> Area Has 3 starters returning but will definitely miss the Davis kid that signed with OBU. Has good skill players returning but some of them will have to be that player who can get a bucket when needed. Lady Jackets are always among the top so expect a reload for coach Manhoney</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576992' first='Aliyah' last='Duval'] Jr.</strong> 5'10 A versatile player that has been in the line up since her freshman year Offer from Oklahoma Christian, OCU and other D2 NAIA schools. <strong>Addison Kraeer</strong> who has been a 2 year starter at the point spot on a very successful team. Offers from Lyon, Midland and several other NAIA programs. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='999607' first='Riley' last='Johnson'] </strong>a very athletic guard that I saw play this summer. <strong>Malanie Hawk</strong> started last season for the Lady Jackets in the post area. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1099555' first='Makenna' last='Austin'], </strong>Scrappy freshman guard that could find her way on the court. </p>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='578024' first='Essence' last='Curry']</strong> from Carl Albert is an All District player who should return from knee injury in June. Hoping to return January</li>
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<p><strong>Edmond Santa Fe (15-11)</strong> Area Edmond Santa Fe will look to replace to impact seniors from Graduation. <strong> Laiyanna Jethrow, Journey Burnett </strong>and <strong>Amaya Grissom</strong> carried the load of scoring last season. <strong>Aniyah Burney</strong> a 5'5 combo looks to be the returning starter with experience. A young team that will have to find it's way in a tough district. </p>
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<p><strong>Moore (11-14)</strong> Regionals Return 3 starters from last season for new coach Courtney Moran Having to replace 2 starters that had great careers. Looking for a scoring guard to step out and stretch the defense so they can take advantage of their height.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='482163' first='Jaelynn' last='Batiste']</strong> 6'2 post player with great size good hands that will hold her own in the paint on offense and defense Coming off a good summer that should help draw some interest. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='574249' first='Jaelyn' last='Carrington']</strong> another great size player that is physical and can get up and down the floor A player that should have a breakout Junior season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='802003' first='Libby' last='Jacques']</strong> is a solid player with height at 6'1 that has committed to <strong>OSU Softball. </strong>Still heck of basketball player earning 2nd team All District</p>
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<p><strong>Piedmont (12-13)</strong> Area Returns everyone from last season. Still a young team but gained great experience last season. Will rely on Senior [player_tooltip player_id='550966' first='Rylie' last='Burnett'] to be that scorer. Season will depend on which young baller steps up. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='550966' first='Rylie' last='Burnett']</strong> a shooting guard that can score. Very athletic player that has committed to East Central Great athlete Good basketball, track and think soccer. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267805' first='Kenley' last='Crawford'] </strong>5'9 combo guard that also comes from a basketball family. A high IQ player that I believe will have a breakout sophomore season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957693' first='Ava' last='Watkins'] </strong>5'11has great size very skilled player that is drawing some interest among the D2 NAIA ranks <strong>Destiny Duff </strong> Deep shooter that played lot of mins Returning form knee injury could return in January. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944129' first='Najya' last='Wilson'] </strong>incoming freshman will have an impact at PG. I saw her this summer and really liked her game. A 2028 to watch</p>
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<p>Lawton Eisenhower (7-17) New coach from Cache coach Crowly does a heck of a job and they could sneak up on you if just show up and not play <strong>Janiya Stillwell</strong> and <strong>Denaiya Stillwell</strong> returns as starters </p>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773880' first='Janaiya' last='Fisher']</strong> from Lawton Mac a very quick PG that in her sophomore season averaged over 15 points per game. She has offers from Juco and a couple of smaller schools. She will have an immediate impact on the program. </li>
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