2026 Rankings: Surging Seniors

<!-- 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>Highlighting a group of seniors who have taken their games to another level this season and aim to keep doing so during the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["572989"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1556258,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a099d4a71b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson was a hero of the 3A State Tournament last year, with sizzling shooting from beyond the arc in the semifinals and finals for Washington. It's continued this year as she's shot it so well that she's caught the attention of and then committed to UCO. Along with her shooting powers, she can help out on the glass. And can cover multiple positions on the defensive end because she has a long wingspan to go along with her height. She's one of the lynchpins for Washington, a team that is one of the best teams in Oklahoma regardless of class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["525640"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1582132,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a099d4a725e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edmond North has produced a lot of talented players over the last decade and [player_tooltip player_id='525640' first='Grace' last='Jackson'] has etched her name in their record books with a recent 35 point outburst against rivals Edmond Santa Fe. It's the most points by a lady Husky in a single game. But given the competitive nature of Jackson, it's likely she's more focused on getting Edmond North back to the Class 6A State Tournament. Especially after they missed last season. She's been a young lady on a mission with the way she's elevated her scoring abilities. Hard nose finisher off the bounce and regularly hitting tough mid-range and three pointers off the dribble. A must watch prospect in the Class 6A playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897488"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a099d4a72d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pendley simply gets it done on the court. She's strong and tough on post ups, able to maul her way through defenders. While also displaying good footwork, pumpfakes and other moves to score against tougher defenders. But she's not just a force on the block, she'll stretch the floor with mid-range and three pointer jumpers. With the ability to attack close outs. She has led the Lady Pirates to three different in season tournament championships this year. Including the Tournament of Champions. Where her Class 2A team beat a 5A and pair of 6A top teams. Proving why she's one of the toughest match ups in the state on the low block. Now she'll be looking to finish her career with Gold as the favorites in Class 2A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["578032"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a099d4a733e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holmes has long been one of the top players in the class, but a knee injury her sophomore year has made her high school career a bit of journey. She returned last season and was productive for a Madill team that made the state tournamen. But the impact of the injury was still present. This year though, she has looked more mobile and healthier. Capable of playing bully ball around the rim as a tall, physical guard who gets on the glass and scores effectively. Has started to regain more of her explosiveness and athleticism as a dynamic driver. Holmes is set for a strong playoff push and as she continues to ascend before heading off to Lamar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773873"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a099d4a73a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roper is a bucket! She's quick off the dribble, with a crossover that will get defenders guessing and she'll pull up for a swish from three. Off the dribble, she maintains balance even when bumped and can hit tough runners and similar shots in the mid-range. Gets after it on the defensive end to quickly turn defense into offense with deflections and out right "give me that" steals or blocks. One of the more complete scorers in the class, who honestly has probably been a bit too much under the radar for her career. Has gone for 43 points this season and is over 1,000 points for her career now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1778988"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a099d4a740f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ray has made up for lost time this season, by leading Midway to a 21-3 mark and now is one win from the Class B-2 State Tournament. She missed her junior season due to an ACL injury, but her performances this year have not only led to wins but also over 1,000 points for her career. It helps that she was a prolific scorer as a sophomore, going for over 30 points multiple that season. She's kept scoring the rock this year, while also stuffing the stat sheet with steals, assists and rebounds. Now, she'll look to punch her ticket to the State Tournament this weekend, which would be Midway's first trip since 1980. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->