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Green Country well represented in Class 4A postseason
High Stakes In Stroud
The Class 4A Area Tournament is set to tip off in Stroud from March 6-8, with teams battling for a coveted spot in the state tournament. With the stakes at their highest, each team will be looking to extend its season and take one step closer to a championship.
The tournament opens Thursday afternoon with Kingfisher facing Inola at 2:30 PM. Kingfisher, a strong contender in the region, will look to impose its will early against an Inola team eager to play spoiler. Later that evening, Cache and Catoosa will square off in what promises to be a competitive battle. With both teams coming from strong regional showings, the 7:30 PM matchup could be one of the most exciting first-round games.
Winners from Thursday’s matchups will advance to play on Friday afternoon at 2:30 PM, where they will face off in Game 3. The victor of that contest will move one step closer to securing a state tournament berth. Meanwhile, Friday night’s action will feature a high-stakes clash between Weatherford and Ft. Gibson at 7:30 PM. With an automatic trip to state on the line, both teams will leave everything on the court in hopes of punching their ticket.
The tournament will conclude on Saturday night, with one final bid to state up for grabs. The winner of Friday’s afternoon game will face the loser of the Weatherford vs. Ft. Gibson matchup in a must-win showdown at 7:30 PM. The victor of that contest will claim the second and final spot to advance.
Skiatook Bulldogs advance to Okmulgee Area Tournament
The Class 4A-3 Boys Area Tournament is set to take place at the Muscogee Dome in Okmulgee from March 6-8, with six teams battling for a spot in the Oklahoma State Tournament. The action begins on Thursday, March 6, with two elimination games. The first game tips off at 2:30 PM, featuring Broken Bow, the runner-up from Region A, taking on Skiatook, which advanced through the consolation bracket in Region D. Later that evening, at 7:30 PM, Stillwell, the consolation qualifier from Region B, will face Bethany, the runner-up from Region C. Both games are win-or-go-home matchups, as the losing teams will see their seasons come to an end.
The winners of these two matchups will meet on Friday, March 7, at 2:30 PM, with another elimination game determining which team will move on to play for the final state tournament spot. Meanwhile, the championship side of the bracket will feature Muldrow and Crossings Christian in a high-stakes battle at 7:30 PM on Thursday night. The winner of that game will automatically advance to the state tournament, while the loser will drop into the elimination bracket and have one final chance to qualify.
On Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 PM, the last remaining teams will compete in Game 5, with the winner securing the final state tournament berth. With each game determining the fate of these teams, the Muscogee Dome will be the center of intense competition and thrilling postseason action. Fans can expect hard-fought battles as teams give everything they have for a shot at advancing to the next stage of the championship.
Victory, Metro Head To Hennessey
The Class 4A-4 Area Tournament is set to take place at Hennessey from March 6-8, where six teams will battle for two spots in the Oklahoma State Tournament. With a mix of regional runners-up, consolation qualifiers, and champions, the tournament promises thrilling matchups as teams fight to keep their seasons alive.
The tournament tips off on Thursday, March 6, with two elimination games. At 2:30 PM, Blanchard, the runner-up from Region A, will take on Victory Christian, which advanced through the consolation bracket in Region D. Later that night, at 7:30 PM, Mount St. Mary, a consolation qualifier from Region B, will face Metro Christian, the runner-up from Region C. Both games are win-or-go-home contests, as the losing teams will be eliminated from postseason contention.
The winners of these games will meet on Friday, March 7, at 2:30 PM, for another elimination matchup. The victor will then advance to a final must-win game on Saturday night, where they will compete for the last available state tournament spot. Meanwhile, the top side of the bracket features Oklahoma Christian and North Rock Creek in a championship showdown at 7:30 PM on Friday, March 7. The winner of this game will automatically qualify for the state tournament, while the loser will drop into the elimination bracket for one final opportunity to secure a state bid.
The decisive final game will take place on Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 PM, where the last remaining teams will fight for the tournament’s second and final state tournament berth.
Class 4A Girls Action
Oologah, Fort Gibson advance to Stroud Area Tournament
The Class 4A Area Tournament will take place in Stroud from March 6-8, with teams competing for a spot in the state tournament.
The tournament begins on Thursday, March 6, with Weatherford facing Vinita at 1:00 PM. Later that evening, Elk City will take on Oologah-Talala at 6:00 PM.
On Friday, March 7, the winners of Thursday’s games will meet in Game 3 at 1:00 PM. That evening, Kingfisher and Ft. Gibson will play in Game 4 at 6:00 PM, with the winner advancing directly to the state tournament.
The final game will take place on Saturday, March 8, at 6:00 PM. The winner of Game 3 will face the loser of Game 4 for the final state tournament berth.
Glenpool heads to Muskove Dome
The Class 4A Area Tournament at the Muscogee Dome in Okmulgee will take place from March 6-8 with six teams competing for two state tournament spots.
On Thursday, March 6, Broken Bow will face Hilldale at 1:00 PM, followed by Muldrow vs. Glenpool at 6:00 PM. The winners will advance to the next round, while the losing teams will be eliminated.
On the same day, at 6:00 PM, Locust Grove will take on Bethany. The winner of this game will secure an automatic berth to the state tournament, while the loser will move into the elimination bracket.
On Friday, March 7, at 1:00 PM, the winners of the two elimination games from Thursday will meet in Game 3. The winner will move on to the final elimination game.
On Saturday, March 8, at 6:00 PM, the final elimination game will be played, with the winner earning the tournament’s second and final state tournament berth.
Holland Hall, Lincoln Christian Head TO Hennessey
The Class 4A Area Tournament at Hennessey will take place from March 6-8, with six teams competing for two state tournament spots.
The tournament begins on Thursday, March 6, with two elimination games. Harrah will face Holland Hall at 1:00 PM, followed by Blanchard vs. North Rock Creek at 6:00 PM. The winners will advance, while the losing teams will be eliminated.
On Friday, March 7, at 1:00 PM, the winners from Thursday’s elimination games will meet in Game 3, with the winner advancing to the final elimination matchup.
Later that night, at 6:00 PM, Newcastle and Lincoln Christian will compete for an automatic bid to the state tournament. The winner will advance, while the loser will move into the elimination bracket.
The tournament will conclude on Saturday, March 8, at 6:00 PM, with Game 5, where the last two remaining teams will battle for the tournament’s second and final 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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