Fast Break - Rankings Rumblings 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.