3 Key Matchups and Featured Players January 3, 2023
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A look at 3 Key matchups to start of the New Year. These 3 caught my eye for several reasons: Rankings, Talent Level or just plain old rivalry. There were 2 other games that I considered but I am more…
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Continue ReadingA look at 3 Key matchups to start of the New Year. These 3 caught my eye for several reasons: Rankings, Talent Level or just plain old rivalry. There were 2 other games that I considered but I am more familiar with the OKC area. If in the OKC area check these games out. As team’s head into January every game matters regarding placing yourself in rankings for playoffs. So good luck to all teams
Choctaw @ Putnam City West
Choctaw 8-1 Ranked #4 Class 6A: Choctaw looks to return to the court after suffering their first lost of the season to #3 Ranked Edmond Memorial. Lady Jackets got behind early before finding their shots in the second half of the Championship game. This Choctaw team can shoot the 3 and is well disciplined to run their offense til they get the shot they want. Choctaw Players to watch: Raven Jackson Raven Jackson 5'8" | CG Choctaw | 2023 State OK Katelyn Davis Katelyn Davis 5'8" | CG Choctaw | 2024 State OK Aliyah Duval Brook Curry
Putnam City West 8-2 Ranked #6 Class 6A: PCW comes into Tuesday night winning 5 out of their last 6 games and 8-2 on the season. PCW losses have came to 2 powerhouse programs. Lady Patriots return from playing in the Jerry Tarkanian Class in Vegas right before break. PCW picked up 3 wins in the trip including a win over powerhouse Mater Dei with their only lost coming to Sierra Canyon who is ranked #2 in the Nation. PCW are loaded with talent and will be in the mix come State Tournament time. Putnam City West players to watch: Jazmin Adams Jazmin Adams 6'1" | PF Putnam City West | 2023 State OK , Caya Smith Caya Smith 6'2" | SF Putnam City West | 2024 State OK , Shamar Bert Shamar Bert 5'7" | SG Putnam City West | 2024 State OK Jazzlin Brown Jazzlin Brown 6'1" | PF Putnam City West | 2025 State OK
Jones @ Dale
Jones 4-1 Ranked #2 Class 3A: After losing their first game to Bergman in the Arkansas TOC Jones has won 4 straight since that lost. Two of those wins coming against tough opponents Southside and Lamain at the TOCr. Jones returns almost everyone from last year State Championship team. Jones has a good team chemistry of strong senior leadership and young players who have bought into the tradition. Jones Players to watch: Boston Berry Boston Berry 5'7" | CG Jones | 2023 State OK Zoe Tucker Sofi Woodson
Dale 10-1 Ranked #2 Class 2A: After losing their first game the Dale has won 10 games in a row. Their only lost coming to Preston who was unranked at the time but is now ranked #5 in Class 2a. Dale does have a win over a Top 5 team, with a win against Luther Ranked #5 in Class 3A Dale is always a very sound defensive team with outstanding shooters on offense. Dale Players to watch: Brook Rutland Gracie Waller Kaleigh Strange Kaleigh Strange 5'5" | PG Dale | 2025 State OK
MacArthur @ Piedmont
MacArthur 3-3 Ranked #12 Class 5A: MacArthur comes into the game on a 2 game winning streak including 2 wins over Top 20 opponents in Class 5A Two of MacArthur loses have came to 6A powers Norman and Midwest City. MacArthur Players to watch: Tajanea Mardenborough Alayna Vines
Piedmont 5-2 Ranked #6 Class 5A: Piedmont enters the game with a 3 game winning streak including a big win vs #4 El Reno right before the Christmas Break. Piedmont is a heavy senior loaded team that can shoot the ball and knows how to play Piedmont Players to watch: Lily Anderson Lily Anderson 5'8" | SG Piedmont Highschool | 2023 State OK Khloe Carr Jillian Crawford Jillian Crawford 5'10" | SF Piedmont | 2023 State OK Rylie Burnett Rylie Burnett 5'8" | PG Piedmont | 2025 State OK
Other notable games
Lomega 10-0 Ranked #1 Class B @ Okeene 7-1 Ranked #17 Class A
Preston 6-2 Ranked #5 Class 2A @ Morris 5-1 Ranked #10 Class 3A