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Saturday, December 1, 2007
Fast Break - Rankings Rumblings Class 2A
Eastern Oklahoma, OK
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Here are the top 10 in Class 2A
Boys
Pawnee Black Bears (26-3)
Keiton Page (5-foot-10, senior) is an explosive player who’s not afraid of going against anyone. No more runner-up here.
Crescent Tigers (16-11)
The team’s leading scorer is Prince Shaw (6-foot-2, senior) who averaged close to 30 points per game last year.
Foyil Panthers (20-9)
Taylor Antle (6-foot-3, senior) is an underrated player in Class 2A. Antle is versatile and dangerous when he’s in a groove.
Oktaha Tigers (22-6)
Senior Weston Elam (6-foot-4) is a big reason the Tigers will make a run in the playoffs this season.
Oklahoma Christian Saints (26-3)
Not the same team from last year, the saints will depend on several guys to get the job done including George Overbey and Jon Merrill.
Porum Panthers (19-6)
All five starters are back, but the question is will that be enough in this tough class? Watch for big games from Justin and Jason Turpin.
Latta Panthers (18-9)
Lots of new faces for the Panthers, but Jeremi Correll (6-foot-6, senior) returns and leads the team in scoring.
Hennessey Eagles (21-6)
Sophomore Dane Thrash is on everyone’s watch list. He averaged 15 points per game a year ago and could improve those numbers.
Afton Eagles (22-3)
The tandem of Coy Crane and Shawn Free makes this Afton Eagles team one to watch.
Carnegie Wildcats (14-11)
Team leader Ethan Candyfire (6-foot-4, junior) has the ability to take over any game. Last year he averaged 17 points per game.
Girls
Oktaha Lady Tigers (24-3)
Three returning starters including Britny Pittman (5-foot-10, senior) will be more than enough for this Lady Tigers team make it past the quarterfinals.
Cordell Lady Devils (19-8)
Darcie Dick (5-foot-9, senior) leads the team in every statistical category and is explosive with the ball.
Dale Lady Pirates (20-7)
All five starters are back and for head coach Benny Burnett that could mean consistent play from the Lady Pirates.
Pocola Lady Indians (24-3)
The best center in 2A resides in Pocola. Ashley Hobbs (5-foot-10, senior) is a double-double threat every game.
Pawnee Lady Bears (20-8)
Another team that returns the starting five from last season. Leading the way is 5-foot-10 senior Whitney LeGrand.
Savanna Lady Dawgs (19-8)
Becca Lanham and Shelby Woods is a pair of juniors that you must account for on the court.
Konawa Lady Tigers (17-9)
The Lady Tigers get everyone back this season and leading the way is senior Kelsey Howard.
Hobart Lady Bearcats (17-8)
Senior point guard Brett Bates (5-foot-6) is an excellent shooter with big time play ability.
Stroud Lady Tigers (17-5)
Watch for big plays from senior Delaney Jones and sophomore Megan Jones.
Hulbert Lady Riders (17-8)
Krystal Chance and Larae Arnall need to have big games for the Lady Riders to stay in contention for a title.
ALL-HSSTM TEAM
Boys
Guard-Keiton Page-Pawnee
Guard-Prince Shaw-Crescent
Forward-Taylor Antle-Foyil
Forward-Ethan Candyfire-Carnegie
Center-Monty Brown-Liberty
6th Man- Seth Paul-Drumwright
Girls
Guard-Brett Bates-Hobart
Guard-Amy Graham-Hominy
Forward-Whitney LeGrand-Pawnee
Forward-Britny Pittman-Oktaha
Center-Ashley Hobbs-Pocola
6th Man-Sarah Smithson-Warner
4 Players to Watch
Natasha Larsen, Afton, (5-foot-11, senior, center)
Larsen averaged over 15 points per game last year and looks to lead this team to the state finals after the semifinal lose last year.
Courtney Clayburn, Porum, (5-foot-6, senior, guard)
A great shooter and a hustler on defense, Clayburn gives opponents fits on both ends of the court.
Dillon Wagnon, Lincoln Christian, (6-foot-1, senior, guard)
That’s right, Lincoln Christian. Wagnon leads the Bulldogs in their first year as an OSSAA school. Look out.
Ryan Russ, Cordell, (6-foot-2, senior, guard)
Pure shooter and excellent on the boards, Russ is the team leader in scoring and is considered by many to be an All-State type of player.
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