6A Girls: Looking back and ahead…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Class 6A Girls semifinals
Friday
At Mabee Center
Norman vs. Edmond North, 7:30 p.m.
Midwest City vs. Edmond Santa Fe, 9 p.m.
For coverage of MWC’s 44-24 first-round win, go here.
For coverage of Norman’s 40-34 first-round win, go here.
For coverage of Edmond North’s 53-42 first-round win, go here.
For coverage of Edmond Santa Fe’s 58-54 first-round win, go here.
Boneman’s thoughts and observations
- The MWC defense is scary good. The Bombers never looked scared because even though their shots weren’t falling, when you have that type of defense, you’re set.
Nothing too special about it, just imposing size and freakish skill. If you’re going to have any chance against Art Bode’s girls, you’re going to need to be hot from the perimeter because you’re not working the ball down low.
First time I’ve seen Richa Jackson this year, and she lived up to the billing. But I must say that Kaylon Williams is quite the player as well.
- Memorial-Norman was my favorite game of the day. Two teams playing each other for the third time this season. Interesting to see the chess match going on between Matilda Mossman and Shane Coffey.
Bulldogs made a big run in the fourth quarter, but Olivia Meek came up huge. She was not who I was expecting to make the game-changing basket.
Both teams had to adjust to the officials as it was called very tight. I’m looking for Kamra King to come out and have a huge game Friday.
Coffey was generous in defeat and couldn’t say enough about how proud he was of his girls and the way they fought from being 9-9 to making state.
- The Huskies were the best team on this day. The ball movement was crisp, and Anna Kimsey and Elizabeth Donohoe had a field day.
TaNita Dewberry is a tough, tough player and does all the little things. Norman North is no slouch, but Edmond North made it appear that way tonight.
Sets up the rematch from last year with Norman where the Tigers handled them pretty easily.
- Couldn’t believe that run by PCNorth without Joh’Vonna Mitchell. Maybe it’s because I’ve seen Santa Fe so much, but I never thought the Wolves were going to lose but did it ever get interesting.
Coach Paul Bass said it, and I agree 100 percent that was the best game by Sophia Mahmoodjanloo. A senior with no nerves.
Wolves have wanted the big dogs (MWC) all season. Be careful what you wish for? I don’t know, but I’m expecting some late fireworks at the Mabee Center.
- Kamra King vs. Elizabeth Donohoe. Richa Jackson vs. Courtney Walker. Not too shabby.
Back all day Friday and follow me on Twitter @BPrzybylo for continuous updates.
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