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.

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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.