Class 6A girls basketball: A look at each team in the 2024 Oklahoma state tournament
The Class 6A Oklahoma high school girls basketball state tournament is set for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Here’s an overview of the eight contenders.
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Owasso vs. Putnam North
OWASSO
Coach: Kendall Woodward | Record: 21-5 | Ranking: No. 4 | Titles: 2 | State appearance: 14th | State record: 9-11
Starting lineup
No. – Player – Ht. – Cl. – Pts.
13 – Seldon Stover – 5-8 – Sr. – 5.3
20 – Jayelle Austin – 5-8 – Jr. – 9
22 – Madi Hill – 5-10 – Fr. – 10
33 – Alex McGarrah – 5-7 – Sr. – 9.5
35 – Makenna Yokley – 6-1 – Sr. – 11
PUTNAM NORTH
Coach: Logan Martin | Record: 21-6 | Ranking: No. 5 | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 12th | State record: 2-11
Starting lineup
No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.
1 – Haniya Geretta – 5-10 – Jr. – 8
3 – Nevaeh Sanchez – 5-5 – Sr. – 8.5
11 – Alaysia Burrough – 5-8 – Sr. – 11.5
21 – Tehlia Kutsoati – 5-7 – So. – 5
22 – Nykaiya Dillard – 5-8 – Jr. – 12
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Putnam West vs. Bixby
PUTNAM WEST
Coach: Ja’Ron Jefferson | Record: 24-1 | Ranking: No. 1 | Titles: 1 | State appearance: 14th | State record: 12-12
Starting lineup
No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.
2 – Kiana Gray – 5-6 – So. – 10.2
11 – Jayla Constant – 5-8 – So. – 13.5
20 – Shamar Bert – 5-6 – Sr. – 7.8
23 – Da’Nae Jefferson – 5-8 – So. – 8.3
24 – Caya Smith – 6-2 – Sr. – 12.9
BIXBY
Coach: Rylie Littlejohn | Record: 21-7 | Ranking: No. 8 | Titles: 1 | State appearance: 25th | State record: 14-23
Starting lineup
No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.
0 – Kate Datel – 5-10 – So. – 7.5
11 – Kate Wernli – 5-10 – So. – 15
2 – Hallie Jewell – 5-6 – Fr. – 6.5
14 – Brynn Daniel – 5-10 – Sr. – 3.4
23 – Amaria Musick – 5-10 – Jr. – 10.3
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Mustang vs. Edmond Memorial
MUSTANG
Coach: Katie Bass | Record: 20-7 | Ranking: No. 6 | Titles: 5 | State appearance: 27th | State record: 27-21
Starting lineup
No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.
10 – Cherish Haywood – 5-11 – Jr. – 11.3
12 – Mya Alston – 6-0 – So. – 13.2
15 – Parker Simonsen – 5-6 – Sr. – 10.5
20 – Christal Long – 5-9 – Jr. – 5.7
24 – Kamryn Bass – 5-6 – Sr. – 3.9
EDMOND MEMORIAL
Coach: Rachel Crabaugh | Record: 22-3 | Ranking: No. 3 | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 15th | State record: 8-14
Starting lineup
No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.
10 – Avery Hjelmstad – 6-1 – Jr. – 16
14 – Taylor Morris – 5-8 – Sr. – 5
20 – Auhnesty Hawkins – 5-8 – Jr. – 3.5
22 – Janiyah Williams – 5-10 – Jr. – 16.5
24 – Addy Johnson – 5-7 – Sr. – 10.7
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Sand Springs vs. Edmond North
SAND SPRINGS
Coach: Joshua Berry | Record: 20-7 | Ranking: No. 7 | Titles: 1 | State appearance: 18th | State record: 11-16
Starting lineup
No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.
1 – Hope Bump – 5-9 – Jr.
2 – Sakauri Wilson – 5-5 – Sr.
3 – Taiona Morris – 5-6 – Sr.
13 – Aaliyah Simone – 5-5 – Fr.
21 – Tianna Butler – 6-0 – Fr.
Edmond North
Coach: Pete Papahronis | Record: 24-1 | Ranking: No. 2 | Titles: 2 | State appearance: 10th | State record: 10-6
Starting lineup
No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.
3 – Grace Jackson – 5-7 – So. – 6.5
5 – KK Peeler – 5-5 – Sr. – 6.6
10 – Mallory Jackson – 5-11 – Sr. – 7.1
13 – Allison Heathcock – 6-0 – Sr. – 20.9
23 – Kate Melton – 5-7 – Sr. – 10
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The Oklahoman’s championship picks
Hallie Hart: Putnam West. Defense wins championships, and the Patriots – who have appeared in ESPN’s national high school girls basketball rankings – are outstanding defensively. Putnam West shares the ball as three scorers average double figures, and OU signee Caya Smith is a key leader. The Patriots are the only team that has defeated reigning state champion Edmond North this year.
Jordan Davis: Edmond North. The Huskies offense has been in sync all season and forward Allison Heathcock has been a key catalyst to that. The Creighton commit's 20.9 points and seven rebounds per game have lead Edmond North to a 24-1 record and enter the state tournament riding an 13-game win streak. Edmond North looks to be the first-ever 6A team to 3-peat and coach Pete Papahronis has the rolling Huskies in prime position to make history.
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Class 6A girls schedule
Wednesday at Lloyd Noble Center
Owasso vs. Putnam North, 4:30 p.m.
Putnam West vs. Bixby, 6 p.m.
Mustang vs. Edmond Memorial, 7:30 p.m.
Sand Springs vs. Edmond North, 9 p.m.
Friday at Lloyd Noble Center
Mustang-Edmond Memorial winner vs. Sand Springs-Edmond North winner, 4:30 p.m.
Putnam West-Bixby winner vs. Owasso-Putnam North winner, 6 p.m.
Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center
Championship, noon
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