PLAYERS TO WATCH

Boys Basketball

Cole Milam – Blanchard

Cole is a four-year starter and his presence on the floor is valuable. Over the last three seasons, he has led the team in scoring, rebounds, and blocked shots at one time or another. Not to mention leading in taking defensive charges for two seasons. He does the dirty work on both ends and has made an impact on the program.

Jacob Ojeda – Bridge Creek

An outstanding all-around athlete that works hard to be his best. He will play a big role in Bridge Creek’s success this season.

James Reveles – El Reno

James is the senior starting post player who has started for three years and has valuable experience on the floor and in the program. James will be a leader for the younger players and will bring 15 to 20 points a night. 

Jacobe Johnson – Mustang

Johnson is a great teammate and does a great job of leaving it all on the court. He is a leader among his teammates both on and off the court.

Garrett Redwine – Tuttle

The Tigers will look to Redwine to be an impact player this season. The team will go as far as he goes this season.

Dylan Snow – Yukon

Dylan loves the game of basketball and it shows whenever he steps out on the floor. He has a high basketball IQ and is an outstanding player.

Girls Basketball

Emmary Elizondo – El Reno

She is young but sees the floor well. Emmary understands the game and can facilitate the offense but go score when need be. She has long arms and plays aggressive defense.

Cherish Haywood – Mustang

Haywood comes from a family full of DI athletes. She was the team’s sixth man last year as a freshman and was the second-leading rebounder. She already has two DI offers as a sophomore from Southern Methodist University and the University of Louisiana Monroe. She can finish at the rim better than most and should be the team’s top defender.

Jillian Crawford – Piedmont

Jillian works hard in practice and in games. She does a great job of doing the little things to make herself and her team better.

Landry Allen – Tuttle

Landry is a senior that has committed to the University of Oklahoma. Her career stats include 1,081 points, 649 rebounds, 380 blocks, 111 assists, and 107 steals. She will likely lead the team in scoring and rebounding this year. In addition to being a great basketball player, she is also a great person and student. She is well rounded in her school endeavors also participating in the High Jump in track, Spanish Club, and National Honors Society.

Bree Goad – Union City

A sophomore that has plenty of upside to her game. She is quick and can shoot the ball well.

Avery Sims – Yukon

Avery is the consummate leader. Her positive energy and work ethic is contagious. She picked up her first college offer over the summer and has multiple colleges interested. 

UNDERCLASSMEN TO WATCH

Boys Basketball

Hudson Periman – Blanchard

Hudson is a sophomore guard with major upside. He shoots the three well and can get to the rim with either hand. Very fundamental and deliberate with his moves. He had an outstanding summer on varsity and could potentially work his way into a starting position at some point this season.

Dax Glenn – Bridge Creek

Dax is a good athlete and a gym rat. As he continues to work and gain the confidence he will be a force. 

Carter Roman Nose and Alex Elizando – El Reno

Carter started as a freshman and was voted Newcomer of the Year in the Suburban Conference. Alex moved in from Sequoyah Tahlequah and will provide some experience as he started for them as a freshman last year. 

Girls Basketball

Jaylynn Washington – El Reno

Jaylynn does not have much varsity experience but she learned from some outstanding guards who graduated last year. She has a great feel for the game and is not afraid to do dirty work. She has been working on her shot to become more consistent and make better decisions in traffic. She works hard in every drill, then holds her teammates accountable as well. She is a great vocal leader whether she is in the game or on the sideline. Look for this young lady to edge her way into the starting lineup.

Mya Alston – Mustang

She is a freshman this year and is an amazing three-point shooter. She will be on a lot of college coaches’ radars this upcoming season. 

Rylie Burnett – Piedmont

Rylie is a sophomore this season. She started all year as a freshman as the point guard. She looks to have another great year leading the defensive efforts with her athleticism. 

Marissa Sandlin – Tuttle

Marissa is a strong, athletic inside and outside player who could start that should end up playing in the team’s main rotation. She is not afraid to take it to the basket and has the ability to finish creatively at the rim. Her three-point shot is developing as well and she has improved it a lot just over the course of the summer. She is very dedicated to basketball, an incredibly hard worker, and a great kid on and off the court. 

Kenlea Jefferson – Yukon

Kenlea has the potential to score points in a hurry. Outstanding shooter, ball handler, and feel for the game. Has a chance to be a player to watch for the next four years. 

UNSUNG HEROES

Boys Basketball

Carson Cooksey – Blanchard

Carson was hurt for the majority of his sophomore season last year. But when healthy and able to play late, he was a significant part of Blanchard’s playoff run to state. He shoots the three really well and can lock a player down defensively. Carson worked extremely hard to get himself healthy a month ahead of schedule.

Phil Gingerich – Bridge Creek

Phil is a consistent athlete. He shows up every day ready to work and takes on every challenge.

Evan Roman Nose – El Reno

Evan is a two-year starter on the varsity team and can play multiple positions. He will be one of the leaders on the floor and in the locker room this season. 

Ella Watkins – Piedmont

Ella is going into this year as a two-year starter. She brings great energy as a defender and rebounder from our post position and has become a very effective three-point threat. 

Girls Basketball

Nazhoni Sleeper – El Reno

Nazhoni works hard and is a great leader through her work ethic. She keeps everyone uplifted and engaged. She cares about each girl and truly loves to help them progress in the game of basketball. 

Lunden Foreman – Mustang

Lunden was a starter for the team as a freshman and sophomore, but she tore her ACL before her junior season. She is an exceptional three-point shooter and will be the team’s only senior this season. The team will look to her for leadership this season.

Ava Battles – Tuttle

Ava is a hard worker and an outstanding teammate. She is always looking out for others and making sure they are taken care of. She will be the point guard this year and is taking on a lot of responsibility. She is always vocal on the court and a true leader of the team. 

Kylie Warren – Yukon

Kylie is all energy all the time. Kylie shot 50% from the field as a freshman and brought tremendous effort and athleticism off the bench.