Mid-Del honor: Mariah Jackson, Del City…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
After a year of not playing a role in the 6A picture, Karri Sears’ girls are back. The Del City basketball team made a big statement by winning the Panther Classic at Harrah this weekend.
Gone are Toni Young and Desiree Jeffries that led the Eagles to the title. Now dominating the gym are Mariah Jackson and Toni Smith.
Jackson scored 24 points and Smith pitched in with 17 more as the Eagles defeated Northeast in the championship game. After a slow first quarter, Del City came on with an 18-4 advantage in the second quarter to take control of the game.
Those three wins came off the heels of beating another top 6A team in Norman on Tuesday night. There is reason to be excited once again for Del City girls basketball.
Other contenders
Cherrell Price, Carl Albert: It might take a little bit longer before Tim Price’s girls find their rhythm, but a fourth-place finish at the Panther Classic isn’t the worst result ever.
Marisha Wallace, Midwest City: In a big battle with Edmond Memorial, Wallace was dominant as Bombers blew out a solid Bulldog club.
A.J. Holland, Del City: Panther Classic was also kind to Tim Stogsdill’s boys. Holland led the charge to a third-place outing, beating a very good Woodward team Saturday.
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Congratulations to the Del City Eagles Girls basketball team for winning the Panther Classic. The girls are finally coming together as a team and maturing into a force to be considered. Their play in the paint has improved dramatically and with Kayla, Deanna and Shafaun providing outside shooting help this could be the “sleeper team” this year. Most of the Seniors were members of the 2008 Championship team and knows what it means to be part of a winning program. After a dismal season last year, look for the Lady Eagles to do big things as they continue to climb up the rankings.