Power Rankings: Playoff Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Use promo code OKHoops50 at checkout for a discount on your first month's subscription!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's playoff season in Oklahoma! Let's take a look at the top 10 teams in Oklahoma regardless of class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. Class 5A Midwest City 18-4 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman sensation [player_tooltip player_id='1222916' first='Brooklyn' last='Henderson'] has fully announced her arrival with two signature performances against rivals Carl Albert. Leading to a Lady Bombers district title. Around her is a group of hard playing upperclassmen. Could the future be now for Midwest City leading to a shake up of the Class 5A hierarchy? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. Class 6A Westmoore 19-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars took the 6A-1 district championship and are well positioned to make a State Tournament run. Odds are during the playoffs that whenever they step on the court, they will have the best player. And with the all around dominant play of [player_tooltip player_id='572451' first='Kyiah' last='Prestridge'], the Lady Jaguars will always have a chance to come out on top during their playoff run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. Class 6A Edmond North 22-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recently, senior [player_tooltip player_id='525640' first='Grace' last='Jackson'] set the program record for most points in a single game. She had 35 points in a rivalry win over Edmond Santa Fe. It's been that type of season for the hard nosed senior guard. As in multiple in person viewings she has been fantastic. Proving that she is one of the top shot makers in the senior class. The team defense the Lady Huskies play, along with the versatility of fellow senior [player_tooltip player_id='578026' first='Johari' last='Hall'] gives the Lady Huskies the talent to make noise during the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. Class 3A Washington 25-1 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending Class 3A champs have won 21 straight games, including four wins over top six Class 4A teams. Senior duo [player_tooltip player_id='578004' first='Kelby' last='Beller'] and [player_tooltip player_id='572989' first='Preslee' last='Johnson'] lead the way after also being heroes during last year's title run. This team is possibly better than last year's title winning team, as they have an exciting group of underclassmen. Freshman phenom [player_tooltip player_id='1542324' first='Bentli' last='Brantley'] has come on strong down the stretch and already looks like one of the best players in the state. Fellow freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1554049' first='Hadley' last='Beard'] and sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1741141' first='Briley' last='Beller'] add to their depth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. Class 2A Dale 24-2 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With their win of the Tournament of Champions, the Lady Pirates have three of the best wins in the state. Especially for a Class 2A program. Factor in two other tournament titles, which included wins over Washington and Broken Bow and the ceiling is there for them to compete with anyone. They also have a couple head scratching losses, with a double digit defeat to fellow 2A program Fairview and a loss to 3A Millwood. Proving that while the favorites to win Class 2A, they are vulnerable. Senior duo [player_tooltip player_id='572456' first='Skylar' last='Anderson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='897488' first='Danika' last='Pendley'] will be key for Dale to finish strong and win the program's ninth State Title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Class 4A Lincoln Christian School 23-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending Class 4A champs have rebounded from a slip up at the ToC and won 15 straight. [player_tooltip player_id='572965' first='Maddi' last='Stewart'] and [player_tooltip player_id='572964' first='Alexis' last='Leyva'] are playing some of the best ball of anyone in the state. And while Class 4A is deep, it's clear the title still runs through the Lady Bulldogs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. Class 6A Union 19-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a stingy defense and outstanding guard play, the Lady Redhawks will always be in the hunt for the Class 6A crown. The difference in March often comes down to seniors, and Union will turn to a trio of senior guards to provide that. [player_tooltip player_id='579551' first='Whitney' last='Smith'] is an outstanding shooter and scorer, Isabella McSwain is a defensive specialist and energy giver. Versatile [player_tooltip player_id='331841' first='Yonae' last='Edwards'] has recovered from injury and will provide more of that senior edge during this playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Class 6A Bixby 21-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best shooting teams in the state, the Lady Spartans have the balance and depth to compete for the Class 6A crown. Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='572438' first='Kate' last='Wernli'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1260200' first='Kate' last='Datel'] give them a pair of tough minded scorers and shooters to compete with anyone. While versatile and athletic fellow senior [player_tooltip player_id='331835' first='Brooklynn' last='Scarborough'] plays bigger than her height and gives them an edge on defense. Bixby has won a lot of games over recent years, but a Gold Ball has eluded them. Can this be the group to finally break through?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Class 5A Newcastle 23-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newcastle entered the year with a lot of hype around their sensational sophomore class, and they have delivered with an undefeated season against Oklahoma competition. And it's true that their "Big Three" deserves the praise, but they are deeper than that group. Throughout the year the contributions of senior [player_tooltip player_id='1052508' first='Reagan' last='Greenroyd'], junior Lilly Talliaferro and sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='913691' first='Jailiana' last='Salas'] have provided the edge around their stars needed to bring home Gold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Class 6A Putnam City North 24-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What is there to say about the Panthers at this point? The defending Class 6A champs entered the year as the deepest team in Oklahoma and they've backed it up. [player_tooltip player_id='572453' first='Jayla' last='Constant'] and [player_tooltip player_id='578034' first='Da'Nae' last='Jefferson'] are flat out two of the best scorers in the state, and fellow seniors [player_tooltip player_id='578025' first='Kiana' last='Gray'] and [player_tooltip player_id='846970' first='Paige' last='Williams'] are tough snipers as well. They're also a prideful and swagger team, who plays like they enjoy the "target" on their back. The odds are in their favor that they will go back to back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also Considered </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 3A Adair 24-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 4A Broken Bow 23-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 5A Carl Albert 21-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class A Caddo 23-1 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 6A Choctaw 18-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 5A Del City 20-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 4A Locust Grove 20-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 6A Muskogee 18-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 6A Mustang 17-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 6A Owasso 17-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->