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pepperbrown
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2023 Slowpitch Oct 11, 2022 4:00:08 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by pepperbrown on Oct 11, 2022 4:00:08 GMT -6

With fastpitch over it’s never to early to think about slowpitch. Just my initial thoughts and slight research it looks like adding another class in Slowpitch is really going to even out the classes a little bit. I think the weakest class will be A now. 2A will be a gauntlet still and B will be pretty tough as well. Dale being 3a will make that class tougher

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2023 Slowpitch Oct 11, 2022 7:22:15 GMT -6

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Oct 11, 2022 4:00:08 GMT -6 pepperbrown said:

With fastpitch over it’s never to early to think about slowpitch. Just my initial thoughts and slight research it looks like adding another class in Slowpitch is really going to even out the classes a little bit. I think the weakest class will be A now. 2A will be a gauntlet still and B will be pretty tough as well. Dale being 3a will make that class tougher

If Dale is 3A then I could see the class being a three team race between Pocola, Morrison and Dale. Pocola and Morrison have pretty much everyone back. I don't think Conley for Dale ever came back out but they will be fine.

I'm interested to see what 4A and 5A will be like especially with Washington rumored to be going to 5A which would put them in with the likes of North Rock Creek, Broken Bow, Perkins-Tryon, Cache and so on from there

2A I know you'll still have Caddo and Ripley along with Cyril and Shattuck and possibly Canute. I think Stuart goes to A which will be interesting.

Not sure who will be A and B yet but you have Whitesboro, Turner and Tupelo to think about. Interested to see how Roff, Arnett and Hammon do this spring. Lookeba will be a front runner as well

Class 6A will be very wide open. I know don't count out Southmoore but you also got Mustang and Moore High in there as well as Broken Arrow and Deer Creek

Last Edit: Oct 11, 2022 7:23:52 GMT -6 by huntersheppard

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silosport1fan Junior Posts: 314	2023 Slowpitch Oct 11, 2022 8:08:53 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by silosport1fan on Oct 11, 2022 8:08:53 GMT -6 So if dale and Washington move classes. So it probably said silo will be the favorite to win state for slow pitch

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2023 Slowpitch Oct 11, 2022 10:01:49 GMT -6

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Post by pepperbrown on Oct 11, 2022 10:01:49 GMT -6

So did a little research this morning on past adm and where the cutoff lines were in previous years so I have a decent idea of where everyone will fall or who is close to the Line. Washington is definetely on the Line to be 5A. I think thats where they will end up but depends on how many new big schools decide to play slowpitch this season.There was a rush of them last year so curious if that trend continues as last year was the most schools every to participate in slow pitch. Ive put together a list of top 10 teams of each class in no particular order. Just kinda give everyone an idea on who might be where

6A
Southmoore
Choctaw
Mustang
Moore
Guthrie
Bixby
Jenks
Owasso
Broken Arrow
Union

5A
Washington
NRC
Perkins
Tecumseh
Broken Bow
Plainview
Cache
Stillwell
Sulphur
Bristow

4A
Silo
Valliant
Howe
Oktaha
Henryetta
Prague
Morris
Haskell
Latta
Coalgate

3A
Dale
Morrison
Pocola
Tushka
Apache
Vanoss
Ampo
Calera
Fairland
Vanoss
After further researching this is the strongest this class has been in a long time. I could make a top 15 here easy

2A
Ripley
Caddo
Shattuck
Sterling
Navajo
Binger
Cyril
Rattan
Arapaho
Hydro

A
Bennington
Red Oak
Kremlin
Turner
Stuart
Kiowa
Moss
Canute
Hammon
Tupelo

B
Lookeba
Arnett
Leedey
Whitesboro
Buffalo Valley
Shidler
Pittsburg
Grandfield
MVG

I´m sure I left somebody off that should be here. So take it easy on me

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2023 Slowpitch Oct 11, 2022 10:57:52 GMT -6

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Post by huntersheppard on Oct 11, 2022 10:57:52 GMT -6

If I had to do a top ten

6A
1. Southmoore
2. Mustang
3. Choctaw
4. Moore
5. Jenks
6. Broken Arrow
7. Guthrie
8. Owasso
9. Union
10. ?

5A
1. Washington
2. North Rock Creek
3. Tecumseh
4. Perkins-Tryon
5. Broken Bow
6. Cache
7. Stilwell
8. Plainview
9. Bristow
10. Sulphur

4A
1. Silo
2. Valliant
3. Howe
4. Oktaha
5. Henryetta
6. Coalgate
7. Prague
8. Haskell
9. Morris
10. Latta

3A
1. Pocola
2. Morrison
3. Dale
4. Tushka
5. Am-Po
6. Fairland
7. Calera
8. Vanoss
9. Boone-Apache
10. Vanoss

2A
1. Caddo
2. Ripley
3. Shattuck
4. Cyril
5. Sterling
6. Rattan
7. Arapaho-Butler
8. Navajo
9. Hydro
10. Binger

A
1. Turner
2. Stuart
3. Kiowa
4. Red Oak
5. Bennington
6. Canute
7. Hammon
8. Tupelo
9. Moss
10. Kremlin-Hillsdale

B
1. Lookeba
2. Whitesboro
3. Arnett
4. Buffalo Valley
5. Pittsburg
6. Leedey
7. MVG
8. Roff
9. Grandfield
10. Shidler

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fortheloveofthegame Freshmen Posts: 63	2023 Slowpitch Oct 11, 2022 23:45:27 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by fortheloveofthegame on Oct 11, 2022 23:45:27 GMT -6 I don’t think there is a Class B in slow pitch. I think there are only 6 classes from A - 6A.

jackfrost Sophomore Posts: 225	2023 Slowpitch Oct 12, 2022 3:03:41 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jackfrost on Oct 12, 2022 3:03:41 GMT -6 Oct 11, 2022 23:45:27 GMT -6 fortheloveofthegame said: I don’t think there is a Class B in slow pitch. I think there are only 6 classes from A - 6A. There is going to be this year.

pepperbrown MVP 1000 Posts: 1,498	2023 Slowpitch Oct 12, 2022 4:00:54 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pepperbrown on Oct 12, 2022 4:00:54 GMT -6 Yes they are splitting 2A and A into 3 classes. Every class should have around 48 teams in it

silosport1fan Junior Posts: 314	2023 Slowpitch Oct 15, 2022 13:37:30 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by silosport1fan on Oct 15, 2022 13:37:30 GMT -6 What is way too early prediction of who winning state in every class for slowpitch

bigdog23 Russell Barron MVP 1500 Posts: 1,515	2023 Slowpitch Oct 15, 2022 20:55:08 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bigdog23 Russell Barron on Oct 15, 2022 20:55:08 GMT -6 In class B I would say Whitesboro or Bv would b my pick. In A I would definitely go with red oak.Stuart will b good whichever class they land in.

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2023 Slowpitch Oct 16, 2022 7:58:18 GMT -6 via mobile

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6A
1. Southmoore
2. Mustang
3. Choctaw
4. Moore
5. Jenks
6. Broken Arrow
7. Guthrie
8. Owasso
9. Union
10. ?
State Champs- Southmoore

5A
1. Washington
2. North Rock Creek
3. Tecumseh
4. Perkins-Tryon
5. Broken Bow
6. Cache
7. Stilwell
8. Plainview
9. Bristow
10. Sulphur
State Champs- Washington
4A
1. Silo
2. Valliant
3. Howe
4. Oktaha
5. Henryetta
6. Latta
7. Prague
8. Haskell
9. Morris
10. Coalgate
State Champs- Silo

3A
1. Dale
2. Pocola
3. Morrison
4. Tushka
5. Calera
6. Fairland
7. Boone-Apache
8. Ampo
9. Fairland
10. Vanoss
State Champs- Dale
2A
1. Caddo
2. Ripley
3. Shattuck
4. Cyril
5. Sterling
6. Rattan
7. Arapaho-Butler
8. Navajo
9. Hydro
10. Binger
State Champs- Caddo

A
1. Red Oak
2. Stuart
3. Turner
4. Kiowa
5. Kremlin
6. Bennington
7. Hammon
8. Canute
9. Tupelo
10. Moss
State Champs- Red Oak

B
1. Whitesboro
2. Lookeba
3. BV
4. Arnett
5. Pittsburg
6. Leedey
7. MVG
8. Roff
9. Grandfield
10. Shidler

huntersheppard Hall of Fame Small town OKPreps follower and writer Posts: 10,768 Favorite Sport: Basketball	2023 Slowpitch Oct 16, 2022 8:17:05 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by huntersheppard on Oct 16, 2022 8:17:05 GMT -6 I would not rule out Morrison and Pocola in 3A. Both returned pretty much everyone. Tushka would be my darkhorse in that class
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2023 Slowpitch Oct 16, 2022 14:39:47 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by astros11 on Oct 16, 2022 14:39:47 GMT -6

In class B I would think Caney would have to be top 8. It is hard to rank without knowing for sure classes. Here are some teams that I expect to be good no order not ranking them yet. I will when classifications come out.
BV - Lost to State champion Turner in Regionals, lost one really good player. Gained the Wright girl, a real good Freshman and one more good outfielder and slowpitch hitter. Not sure how high they will be but they should be much better defensively and offensively than last year. They are going to be real good for at least a couple years move up a real good 8th grade class next year.
Whitesboro- lost to Turner at State they were real good and will be again. They will not have as much pop with bats losing oldest Wright girl and Barron both all staters. Also the younger wright girl that is a good player is at BV now. Gained SS from Hammon which helps .They are an old group with 7 or 8 seniors thats been there so they will be really tough for sure. They will be a top team if they are B they might be A I really dont know who will be in what.
Lookeba - was at state last year I would expect them back again.
Caney- IN state last year I am not sure how many they lost but I would expect them to be good as usual.
Hammon - would expect them with this class to be in state tournament. They maybe in A though.
Mt. View- I think they have a good freshman class

Pittsburg- They should for sure be top 8. Was in Regionals with Whitesboro and Leflore last year but with this Class they will be top 8.
Asher will more than likely be a too 8 in this class.
Arnett should be somewhere around 8.
I expect there to be a ton of very non competitive Regionals and Districts. If it breaks close to where I think it will be tough finding 8 good teams in this class. Then there will be somewhat drop off in my opinion.

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pepperbrown MVP 1000 Posts: 1,498	2023 Slowpitch Oct 16, 2022 17:23:49 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pepperbrown on Oct 16, 2022 17:23:49 GMT -6 I think the top 3 in 3A are way above rest but I think 3-12 will all have a chance and maybe 15. I could easily come up with a top 15 in 3A can’t really do that in any other classes

toooldforthis Probationer Posts: 2	2023 Slowpitch Jan 23, 2023 9:42:00 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by toooldforthis on Jan 23, 2023 9:42:00 GMT -6 after being out of the sport, both playing and coaching, I hear there is new regulations on high school slow pitch bats... where can I find these?

pepperbrown MVP 1000 Posts: 1,498	2023 Slowpitch Jan 23, 2023 12:39:03 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pepperbrown on Jan 23, 2023 12:39:03 GMT -6 Must be all aluminum. Can’t have any composite

toooldforthis Probationer Posts: 2	2023 Slowpitch Jan 23, 2023 13:22:33 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by toooldforthis on Jan 23, 2023 13:22:33 GMT -6 so, we are back to skill and bat control... love it.... thank you....

illinoissooner Senior Posts: 549	2023 Slowpitch Jan 23, 2023 13:37:54 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by illinoissooner on Jan 23, 2023 13:37:54 GMT -6 Here is the link to the OSSAA Slow Pitch manual: issuu.com/chriswilfong/docs/sp_2020-21_manual. And OSSAA link: www.ossaa.com/SlowPitch.aspx Bats are mentioned in section XV. Exactly same as Pepper mentioned.
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DaleYeah Junior Posts: 437 Fan of School: Dale Favorite Sport: None	2023 Slowpitch Jan 24, 2023 3:10:04 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DaleYeah on Jan 24, 2023 3:10:04 GMT -6 Caddo moves up Pocola moves up Washington moves up. Caddo Morrison Dale in 3A. Pocola in 4A. Washington to 5A.

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2023 Slowpitch Jan 24, 2023 10:28:36 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by pepperbrown on Jan 24, 2023 10:28:36 GMT -6

Here are my list of best teams in each class in no particular order

B

1. Lookeba
2. Whitesboro
3. Arnett
4. Caney
5. Buffalo Valley
6. Grandfield
7. Asher
8. McCurtain
9. Leedey
10. Pittsburgh

A:
1. Turner
2. Stuart
3. Bennington
4. Kiowa
5. Roff
6. Red Oak
7. Kremlin
8. Hammon
9. Moss
10. LeFlore

2A:

1. Cyril
2. Navajo
3. Shattuck
4. Binger
5. A-B
6. Canute
7. Sterling
8. Woodland
9. Union City
10. Waukomis

3A
1.Dale
2. Cadd
3. Ampo
4.Morrison
5. Ripley
6. Tushka
7. Fairland
8.Apache
9.Vanoss
10. Mangum

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