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<p>From shooters, to defensive specialists to Swiss Army Knives, here's a look at players who will swing games for their teams during the high pressure moments of the playoffs.</p>
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<p>Bixby - [player_tooltip player_id='992456' first='Kerrington' last='Campbell']The Lady Spartans are loaded with shooting and talented guards, that the skilled freshman who would start for a lot of 6A teams, has a role off the bench. Smart defender for her age, quality shooter and always seems ready to contribute when her number is called. </p>
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<p>Broken Arrow - [player_tooltip player_id='331833' first='Peyton' last='Dolan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='453928' first='Kate' last='Wiginton'] The Tigers have a lot of star power on their team, but in pivotal wins it was the plays of the senior sharpshooters than helped deliver them victories. Dolan, like her older brother Logan, has a textbook form with a silky smooth shot. While Wiginton is in her first year at BA, providing shooting and energy off the bench. </p>
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<p>Booker T Washington - [player_tooltip player_id='898800' first='Camari' last='Lowmack']Sharp shooter who also provides defensive energy off the bench for a loaded Booker T Washington squad. Lowmack already has clutch playoff experience, as she hit big shots in an overtime classic last year while playing with Rogers against Coweta in the 5A State Tournament. </p>
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<p>Carl Albert - [player_tooltip player_id='913548' first='Jordyn' last='Richardson']The skilled freshman is coming on strong as the playoffs approach. Has started to string together multiple double digit scoring games, including a double double for a Lady Titans team that went undefeated in District play. Her continual emergence makes Carl Albert one of the deeper teams in 5A. </p>
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<p>Classen SAS - [player_tooltip player_id='330296' first='Annie' last='Ferguson']Skilled guards have been big for the Lady Comets' success this year, but they are also a complete team with size to dominant the paint. The Emerson college commit has long arms and good timing as a rim protector. While also helping out on the glass. </p>
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<p>Del City - [player_tooltip player_id='1050414' first='Sacha' last='Hunt']The size, talent and athleticism jump off the court when watching the 5A contending Eagles. Meanwhile at times it's the shortest player on the court who makes the biggest impact. Helps run the show as a ball handler and is a sniper from deep. </p>
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<p>Edmond North - [player_tooltip player_id='574257' first='Kyndal' last='Williams']Athletic starter for the Lady Huskies, who does a little bit of everything. Can fly around for helpside blocks or force steals. Gets out in transition where her athleticism really shines. And can even hit a three or two. </p>
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<p>El Reno - [player_tooltip player_id='1162091' first='Eryn' last='Roman Nose'] - The Lady Indians senior core is well known, but the potential emergence of the tall forward prospect could be crucial for them to make another run at the Gold Ball. Roman Nose is a mobile forward prospect, with long arms that help her deflect passes and alter shots at the rim. </p>
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<p>Mustang - Elaina Valentine Florence - Mustang has star power and one of the best defenses in Oklahoma, and a senior who is seemingly automatic when open from three. She recently torched the nets in a win over El Reno. Has the type of shot that can swing games in March. </p>
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<p>Norman - [player_tooltip player_id='525636' first='Destinee' last='Deer'] Guard plays is often the focus with the Tigers, meanwhile Deer seems to be the glue that helps hold the team together. Good athlete, who does the little things. Can step out and hit threes, but really shines with the defensive versatility she brings to the table. Seems to be an energy giver on the court as well. </p>
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<p>Norman North - [player_tooltip player_id='957693' first='Ava' last='Watkins'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1104733' first='Kinley' last='McCoy'] Both have provided a bench boost to a Norman North team that finished top half of their district. Watkins is a sharpshooter, while McCoy is a quick, disruptive and heady guard. They will be needed in March to compliment the strong senior duo of Watkins's older sister Olivia and Harmon. </p>
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<p>Owasso - [player_tooltip player_id='992463' first='Macee' last='Pruitt'] - Freshman who has overcame injuries this year to be a steady impact for an Owasso squad that has trended upward in the second semester. Quicker guard, but plays with good pace as a shifty slasher. Also has a nose for causing havoc on the defensive end. </p>
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<p>Piedmont - [player_tooltip player_id='944129' first='Najya' last='Wilson']Speedy guard who has already helped Piedmont make noise in Class 6A. Along with the quality athleticism, has a good skill based foundation. Is starting to score more often in double figures for the Lady Wildcats in the second semester. While also making plays on defense. </p>
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<p>Putnam City North - [player_tooltip player_id='918275' first='Demy' last='Howard']Sophomore who made her mark last year as a freshman with clutch players to help the Panthers win the Area consolation championship. Then earlier this month, she nailed a critical three in the closing moments of a come from behind win against Norman. The big moments clearly don't phase her and she'll have a chance to put the Lady Panthers over the top as a Class 6A State Title contender. </p>
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<p>Shawnee - Chrishelle Milum - The junior is a strong defensive piece for the Lady Wolves. Long arm and physical enough to compete around the basket. While also athletic enough to cover on the perimeter. Shawnee has scorers and other talent, but expect Milum to do the dirty work that is often required to win big games. </p>
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<p>Sapulpa - [player_tooltip player_id='606317' first='Lucchese' last='Chaney']Sophomore sharpshooter who races to her spots in transition and provides valuable floor spacing the halfcourt. Is a smooth shooter, who can put it on the deck a bit when forced to redirect. </p>
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<p>Union - Davis Twins - The high upside sister duo of Mika and [player_tooltip player_id='882125' first='Jada' last='Davis'] have slotted into a deeper and rising Union squad. They were both pivotal in a signature win over Douglass. Providing rebounds, versatile defense, unselfish passing and quality finishing. The future could be now for the Davis Twins and Union. </p>
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From shooters, to defensive specialists to Swiss Army Knives, here's a look at players who will swing games for their teams during the high pressure moments of the playoffs.
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