53rd Panther Classic Preview (Harrah HS)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the oldest Girls and Boys tournaments in the state kick off with 2x defending Class 5a Champion El Reno taking on Star Spencer. Focusing on two key match ups in the tournament on the first day of play. Stayed tuned for more daily coverage from Harrah High School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Today's top Match Ups</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop McGuiness Class 5a Ranked</strong> the Lady Irish are off to a great start this season entering the tournament with a 3-0 record including two decisive district wins. The Lady Irish bumped up to Class 5a this season and look to be poised to be a major factor in their district They are led by their version of the green and white Big 3. [player_tooltip player_id='913600' first='Acelynn' last='Tucker'] is a physical downhill driver that attacks the rim with an attitude. The combo guard can play outside as she can score in multiple ways. The second part of the the Big 3 is [player_tooltip player_id='593245' first='Mariah' last='Conally'] is a big guard listed at 5'10/ The 2027 guard brings experience as she is a 3-year starter and a player that can drop 20 on any given night. Heritage Hall transfer Kash Cooper completes the Big 3. The 2028 lefty adds a high-level scoring to the roster as she has deep range on the 3 points as well as a smooth downhill driver. Impressive spin move on the finish leaves many defenders standing in one spot. Elliot Jones is a shooter that can get hot and change a game. Mya Madu rounds out the first five for the Lady Irish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pine Creek HS Colorado</strong> Successful program from the Colorado Springs area travels to Oklahoma attending this year's Panther Classic. The Eagles are coming off to a successful season last year winning league championship. They will look to replace two big time players in Brooklyn Stewart who has taken her talents to the University of Oklahoma. Key players Brenna Hallan and Alli Dresser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Harrah Class 4a Ranked #8 </strong>Harrah enters the tournament with a 3-0 record winning all three by large margin. The Lady Panthers bring a well-balanced score as 5 players this season have scored 10 points or more. [player_tooltip player_id='574247' first='Sayler' last='Eaton'] a 2026 shooting guard has committed to play next season at Cameron University is among one of the pure 3-point shooters in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='847033' first='Allison' last='Price'] 20026 combo is one of those players that checks the box in every stat. 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='999605' first='Maggie' last='Vinson'] the Neosha college commit has snagged 10 plus rebounds in 2 of the 3 games including a double double last game out. [player_tooltip player_id='846989' first='Brooke' last='Robb'] and [player_tooltip player_id='955556' first='Paislee' last='Carter'] gives the Lady Panthers a nice backcourt as both can play the point guard spot Both equally can knock down the 3-point shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tuttle Class 4a Ranked #13</strong> The Lady Tigers rebounded with a double margin victory over Blanchard after suffering their first loss of the season against Class 4a ranked Chickasha. [player_tooltip player_id='523902' first='Marissa' last='Sandlin'] looks to be back in form after sitting out the July AAU circuit getting healthy. The versatile combo guard is a player you must find on the outside as she can get hot from deep changing the momentum of the game. Tough hard nose player inside uses her strength against much taller defenders. Sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='992458' first='Lakyn' last='Smith'] is a combo guard that can knock down the 3 pointers as well handle the ball for the Lady Tigers. [player_tooltip player_id='986727' first='Evalynn' last='Mitchell'] an effective inside player that can rebound as well as protect the rim with her shot blocking ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->