Brantley, Cauthron and more Tournament Standouts

The last time watching Brantley was in December. The two games were promising, but still had a getting her feet wet feeling. It's only about six weeks later and she's already full adapted and thriving at the varsity level. Went off for 25 points in top ranked 3A Washington's win over 19th ranked 4A Elk City. And it looked like she never broke a sweat. Smooth and always in control, she feasted in transition. Including draining a pull up three to cap the second quarter. Then was similarly graceful in the halfcourt. Drained a a crossover into a stepback three like she was a senior. Mississippi State recently offered and they won't be the last college for this big time freshman.     Cauthron is a speed demon on the court. Routinely played the passing lanes and then was as good as gone for two points after the steals. Broke the game open in the first with three seals and scores, and the 2nd ranked Lady Savages never looked back in a 65-36 win over 12th ranked North Rock Creek. She's a special kind of athlete, with change of direction ability to go along with her speed. Routinely puts defenders on skates with her quickness and handles.   Super productive player. Especially as the killer instinct she has on the court ramps up the production even more. Nearly triple doubled in the game watched, with double digits in points, rebounds and nine steals. She cleans the glass on the defensive end, which also leads to more transition opportunities. Is already over 1500 points for her career.     With fellow junior Cauthron breaking the game open in transition, there was less halfcourt opportunities for the dominant post player. She has good touch from 10 feet in and plays strongly around the rim. When she draws a crowd, is an eager passer to open teammates. Makes for one of the best one-two punches in the state for the 4A contending Lady Savages.     Does a little bit of everything to add up to a big impact for a potential 6A State Tournament team. Helps out with some of the ball handling, and does a good job of playing with her head on a swivel when driving. Makes good reads on drives and even is starting to have some eye manipulation to trick defenders and free up her teammates. Gets up guards on defense with a tough mindset as well. Austin is having a strong sophomore campaign.     Shifty guard, who provides knock out type shots with her scoring. Is a terror to deal with when coming off ball screens. As she can quickly pull from distance, or slip passes to teammates. Very fluid and in control when it comes to ball fakes, then quickly relocating to hit open threes. The Oral Robert signee plays the game with an exciting flair on offense, while also being disruptive defender. Choctaw is looking for their first State Tournament appearance since 2022, and Duval looks capable of providing clutch scoring to turn that possibility into a reality.     The freshman is starting to make her mark in the rotation for a potential Class 6A State Tournament team. Even drawing a start in last Thursday's win over Westmooore. A plus wingspan allows her to play taller their height on the defensive end for a smaller Choctaw team that needs her to do just that. She helps to contest shots at the rim and with rebounding. Good foundational impact for a promising freshman. Especially as she can knock down open jumpers as well.