High School
Class 4A Postseason Begins To Take Shape
The Class 4A, Area III boys basketball playoffs are set, with teams battling through districts, regionals, and area tournaments for a shot at the state championship. The postseason action begins with district games on February 21-22, followed by regional matchups from February 27 to March 1, leading up to the Area III tournament from March 6-8 at Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee.
In District 1, Wagoner and Sallisaw will face off, with both the winner and runner-up advancing to regionals. Locust Grove and Stilwell will compete in District 2, while Muldrow and Stigler clash in District 3. Broken Bow and Poteau will square off in District 4, aiming for a spot in the next round.
District action continues with Bethany hosting Bristow in District 5, Crossings Christian taking on Hilldale in District 6, and Glenpool facing Skiatook in District 7. Eufaula and Tecumseh round out district play in District 8. The top two teams from each district will advance to the regional tournament.
Regional matchups will be played at Muldrow, Sallisaw, Glenpool, and Crossings Christian from February 27 to March 1, with both winners and runners-up moving on to the Area III tournament. Teams that fall short in the regional championship will still have a shot through the consolation bracket, where they will compete for a final Area III berth.
The Area III tournament will take place from March 6-8 at Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee, featuring regional champions, runners-up, and teams from the consolation bracket. The winner of the area championship will advance to the Class 4A State Tournament, held from March 10-15.
4A Girls Eye Postseason Play
The Class 4A, Area III girls basketball playoffs are gearing up as teams battle through districts, regionals, and area tournaments for a chance to reach the state championship. The postseason kicks off with district matchups on February 21-22, followed by regionals from February 27 to March 1, leading to the Area III tournament from March 6-8 at Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee.
In District 1, Wagoner and Sallisaw will face off, while Locust Grove takes on Stilwell in District 2. Muldrow and Stigler meet in District 3, and Broken Bow battles Poteau in District 4, with the winner and runner-up advancing to regionals.
Additional district matchups include Bethany vs. Bristow in District 5, Checotah vs. Hilldale in District 6, Glenpool vs. Skiatook in District 7, and Eufaula vs. Tecumseh in District 8. Each district’s top two teams will move on to the regional tournament.
Regional play will be held at Muldrow, Sallisaw, Glenpool, and Crossings Christian from February 27 to March 1. The winners and runners-up will earn a spot in the Area III tournament, while teams falling short in the championship round will have a second chance through the consolation bracket.
The Area III tournament at Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee will determine which teams advance to the Class 4A State Tournament from March 10-15. Regional champions, runners-up, and winners from the consolation bracket will all compete for a state tournament berth.
Class 6A
PC North 49, Broken Arrow 52
Union 41, Norman 39
Deer Creek 53, Owasso 51
Westmoore 48, Moore 52
Union 45, Norman 46
Mustang 63, Bixby 47
Sapulpa 49, PC North 74
Ed Memorial 54, Broken Arrow 72
TULSA – As the organizer of the state’s largest holiday tournament, and an all-around basketball guy, Tulsa Public Schools Athletic Director Mick Wilson couldn’t be happier with the fact that his participants are continuing a tradition of postseason success.
Comparing the TOC’s brackets from earlier in the year to the brackets coming from The Big House in Oklahoma City, it is many of the very same programs.
In girls’ action, Class B Hammon won the state tournament in their division on Saturday. In Class 6A, Broken Arrow and Edmond Memorial made the cut while Class 5A is seeing Booker T. Washington as a favorite to win it all. In Class 4A, Fort Gibson and Lincoln Christian are seeking the crown. The Dale Pirates won the championship in Class 2A, while in Class A, Quinton exited in the first round.
The boys side doesn’t feel much different. Owasso is the early favorite in Class 6A action after winning the Tournament of Champions in December. Booker T. Washington and Weatherford are there, along with Crossings Christian and Millwood. In the smaller classifications, Wilson made their appearance while Okay ended up making it to the finals eventually falling to Okarche.
Whether you watched the games live on television, or could feel the electricity in person at the BOK Center, the high stakes games are a feeling that can’t be replicated anywhere else – except maybe the state championship.
Wilson says the Weatherford Eagles are a great example of a team that showcased their talents in Tulsa at Christmas, and now have a chance to win it all.
“Back at the tournament, Weatherford was the one team in the state that gave Owasso a really good game,” Wilson noted during a halftime interview with T-Town Sports last week. “They are a phenomenal team and Derek Bull is a fantastic coach.”
It would be the Millwood Falcons however that played Owasso in the finals of the Tournament of Champions. They’ll open their state tournament run Thursday morning at the Big House, while Owasso is in action tonight.
Regardless, as he finalizes invitations for next year’s event, Wilson is hopeful that his annual event will continue to be a predictor of postseason success for decades to come.
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