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Intense matchups highlight Class 3A postseason brackets

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1 year ago

February 17, 2025

The Class 3A, Area III boys basketball playoffs are set to begin, with teams competing through districts, regionals, and the area tournament for a chance to advance to the state championship. The action starts 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 in Seminole.

District matchups include Cascia Hall vs. Central (Tulsa) in District 1, Sequoyah (Tahlequah) vs. Daniel Webster in District 2, Henryetta vs. Dove Science (Tulsa) in District 3, and Kansas vs. Salina in District 4. The top two teams from each district will move on to the regional tournament.

Additional district games feature Roland vs. Antlers in District 5, Spiro vs. Heavener in District 6, Kiefer vs. Checotah in District 7, and Valliant vs. Hugo in District 8. The winner and runner-up from each district will advance to regionals.

Regional play will be hosted at Sequoyah (Tahlequah), Cascia Hall, Roland, and Checotah from February 27 to March 1. The regional winners and runners-up will secure their spots in the Area III tournament, while teams that fall short in the regional championship will compete in the consolation bracket for another chance to advance.

The Area III tournament in Seminole from March 6-8 will feature regional champions, runners-up, and teams from the consolation bracket, all battling for a spot in the Class 3A State Tournament from March 10-15. The area champion and a final qualifier will move on to the state tournament.

With top teams vying for a championship berth, the Class 3A, Area III playoffs promise intense matchups as teams fight to keep their seasons alive. Fans can expect high-level competition as the road to the state tournament begins.

Class 3A Girls

The Class 3A, Area III girls basketball playoffs are set to kick off, with teams battling through districts, regionals, and the area tournament for a shot at the state championship. The postseason starts with district matchups on February 21-22, followed by regionals from February 27 to March 1, and concludes with the Area III tournament from March 6-8 in Seminole.

District matchups feature Cascia Hall vs. Central (Tulsa) in District 1, Sequoyah (Tahlequah) vs. Daniel Webster in District 2, Henryetta vs. Metro Christian in District 3, and Kansas vs. Salina in District 4. The winner and runner-up from each district will advance to regional competition.

Additional district games include Roland vs. Antlers in District 5, Spiro vs. Heavener in District 6, Kiefer (bye) in District 7, and Valliant vs. Hugo in District 8. The top two teams from each district will secure a place in the regional round.

Regional tournaments will take place at Sequoyah (Tahlequah), Cascia Hall, Roland, and Checotah from February 27 to March 1. Teams that win their regional matchups will advance to the Area III tournament, while others will have one last chance through the consolation bracket.

The Area III tournament, scheduled for March 6-8 in Seminole, will determine the final teams advancing to the Class 3A State Tournament from March 10-15. The area champion and a second qualifier will move on to the state competition.

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OCA Announces All-Star Games Schedule, Locations

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8 months ago

July 7, 2025

Grant Merrill

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Coaches Association has released its full schedule for the 2025 All-State events, set to take place July 26-31 across multiple venues in the Tulsa area and central Oklahoma.

Festivities kick off Saturday, July 26, with the Old Timers Reception at 5 p.m. at the Marriott Southern Hills in Tulsa, followed by the Hall of Fame Banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the same location. Tickets for the banquet are $40 per person.

The All-State competitions begin Monday, July 28, with golf at Cherokee Hills Golf Club in Catoosa starting at 8:30 a.m., swimming at Edmond Schools Aquatic Center at 5:30 p.m., and volleyball at Frank Herald Field House in Jenks with matches beginning at 6 p.m.

Tennis matches are scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Tulsa’s Michael D. Case Center. Girls basketball will also take place Tuesday at Memorial Veterans Arena in Tulsa, with games starting at 6 p.m.

Wrestling is set for Wednesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. at Catoosa High School, while boys basketball will also be held Wednesday at Memorial Veterans Arena beginning at 6 p.m.

The All-State Football Game will conclude the week’s events on Thursday, July 31, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. following pre-game festivities starting at 6:15 p.m. The OCA announced a location change for the football game, which will now be held at Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.

Tickets for all sporting events will be available at the venues on the day of the event for $10 general admission.

Pre-game festivities will begin 30 minutes prior to game time for all sports, except for football, where activities will begin 45 minutes before kickoff.

For more information on the All-State events, visit the Oklahoma Coaches Association website.