6A Girls: Day One (first session)…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
6:42 – For the full story on Norman’s win, go here. For the full story on Midwest City’s win, go here.
6:09 – Wrapped up session one with Norman winning 40-34 against Edmond Memorial. Absolute slugfest would be the best way to describe this one.
Olivia Meek came up huge for the Tigers, scoring 11 points. Alie Decker came alive in the fourth for Memorial, scoring nine of her 11 points in the quarter as Memorial rallied from an eight-point deficit.
But the Tigers never panicked, not once.
4:14 – The Bombers defense was incredible in the second half and the girls cruised to a 44-24 win. Kaylon Williams had 16 points while Richa Jackson had 11 for MWC.
Jackson was also named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year on Thursday, so congrats to her on that.
Even though the shots weren’t falling, just had a feeling that defense was going to be too much for Jim Stacy’s girls.
Here at halftime with Norman up 15-14 on Edmond Memorial, another low-scoring affair so far. Norman’s Kim Hayes hit a 3 at the buzzer to give the Tigers the lead.
2:42 – Midwest City 13, Tulsa Union 13 – Halftime. Union isn’t going to dazzle you, but right now, it is the team that wants it more.
Larrielle Giles has seven points for the Redskins, and they’ve done a great job containing the potent Bombers attack.
The same can be said for MWC as its suffocating defense has been sensational as well. Really like what I’m seeing from Ashley Clark and Kaylon Williams to go with Richa Jackson.
MWC missed a lot of shots it probably hits on other nights. Interesting to see what coach Bode says at halftime and how the girls come out and respond.
1:35 – Less than a half hour away from the start of the 6A girls quarterfinals here at Catoosa. Nice gym, never been here before.
Up first will be the heavily favored Midwest City Bombers against Tulsa Union. As great as MWC is and as much girls basketball I’ve seen this year, this will be the first time I’ve seen Art Bode’s girls.
I’ll try to update here, but I’ll definitely be updating all day on Twitter @BPrzybylo. Ready for the fun to begin.
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