Would Mustang be terrible in any other class?? They have only lost to ranked 6A teams and Seiling. I think that says a lot more about how good Seiling is than how terrible Mustang is. Several years ago Shawnee was a first year 6A school, they beat the eventual 5A state champion three times that year. They (Shawnee) had to go through the consolation bracket to make it to state that year. 6A is a beast!
That's a true statement 6A is loaded especially this year
Since we have derailed, I would take the top 5 in class A to 5A to beat Mustang. To say mustang only loses to ranked teams is ridiculous. 100% of the class is rated since there are only 32 teams. Outside of the top 5 in 6A who can compete in the class? I am dropping Norman because of injuries that may eliminate them from the playoffs early. PC West should be the sleeper, but if you haven’t watch BTR over the summer you would never know.
Since we have derailed, I would take the top 5 in class A to 5A to beat Mustang. To say mustang only loses to ranked teams is ridiculous. 100% of the class is rated since there are only 32 teams. Outside of the top 5 in 6A who can compete in the class? I am dropping Norman because of injuries that may eliminate them from the playoffs early. PC West should be the sleeper, but if you haven’t watch BTR over the summer you would never know.
PC West is young but they can play
My picks in 6A are Edmond North, Edmond Memorial and Bixby but I do have Norman and PC West in my sleepers
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Oktaha looks pretty good. They lost early on to Howe by 10 but it was still a good game. Stroud isn’t too bad they can make some noise later down the road. Okemah is another one, they lost two key starters from last year but are still very scrappy. They play tough defense and I think they can make some Noise too. They lost 2 close ones to ranked bristow and ranked oktaha in which they were winning those games most of the game until half way through the 4th. They gotta find a way to finish out those games. They will play bristow again during henryetta tournament.
Okemah looks really good right now - probably top 8 in my opinion. Their defense is stout and they are figuring out how to play without those two high scoring seniors from last year. They avenged their loss to Bristow by defeating them in the finals of the Henryetta Tournament and then completely manhandled class 3A top 15 Holdenville last night. They are definitely a fun group to watch...they play hard!
Oktaha looks pretty good. They lost early on to Howe by 10 but it was still a good game. Stroud isn’t too bad they can make some noise later down the road. Okemah is another one, they lost two key starters from last year but are still very scrappy. They play tough defense and I think they can make some Noise too. They lost 2 close ones to ranked bristow and ranked oktaha in which they were winning those games most of the game until half way through the 4th. They gotta find a way to finish out those games. They will play bristow again during henryetta tournament.
Okemah looks really good right now - probably top 8 in my opinion. Their defense is stout and they are figuring out how to play without those two high scoring seniors from last year. They avenged their loss to Bristow by defeating them in the finals of the Henryetta Tournament and then completely manhandled class 3A top 15 Holdenville last night. They are definitely a fun group to watch...they play hard!
I definitely think they are top 8 for sure. Their 5 starters are 3 sophomores and 2 juniors . I’d be shocked if they aren’t one of the 8 teams come state. They play fast and cause turnovers
10) Oktaha- Top 5= 1-1 10= 2-1 20= 2-2 1 win vs Okemah and just beat Howe
12) Okemah- Top 5= 0-0 10= 0-0 20= 2-2
Who would you remove and replace with Okemah, based on strength of schedules and wins vs top competition?
We heard the same story about Okemah last year!
they have scrimmaged Merritt and Preston and beat both of them. Had a tough battle to oktaha a game Okemah should have won. Oktaha did just beat Howe by 10. Herd it last year but there are much improved with a better coach that has been to state tournament. Just don’t be shocked when they might be one of the 8 teams there
Post by sportsjunkie12 on Jan 11, 2023 19:28:33 GMT -6
People talk about 2A being way down but the fact Holdenville is top 15 proves other classes are down as well. Don’t make arguments for a top 8 with that win. Same thing with putting stock on scrimmages, I’m still taking Preston or Merritt over Okemah!
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People talk about 2A being way down but the fact Holdenville is top 15 proves other classes are down as well. Don’t make arguments for a top 8 with that win. Same thing with putting stock on scrimmages, I’m still taking Preston or Merritt over Okemah!
How is 3A down? You say Holdenville being top 15 proves it yet look at the top 10 in that class. Moot point about trying to say 3A is down when the top ten there is stacked
10) Oktaha- Top 5= 1-1 10= 2-1 20= 2-2 1 win vs Okemah and just beat Howe
12) Okemah- Top 5= 0-0 10= 0-0 20= 2-2
Who would you remove and replace with Okemah, based on strength of schedules and wins vs top competition?
We heard the same story about Okemah last year!
they have scrimmaged Merritt and Preston and beat both of them. Had a tough battle to oktaha a game Okemah should have won. Oktaha did just beat Howe by 10. Herd it last year but there are much improved with a better coach that has been to state tournament. Just don’t be shocked when they might be one of the 8 teams there
I would take the field over Okemah any day. Merritt I promise you is the better team
they have scrimmaged Merritt and Preston and beat both of them. Had a tough battle to oktaha a game Okemah should have won. Oktaha did just beat Howe by 10. Herd it last year but there are much improved with a better coach that has been to state tournament. Just don’t be shocked when they might be one of the 8 teams there
I would take the field over Okemah any day. Merritt I promise you is the better team
only time will tell. Although Okemah’s holdenville score was comparable to holdenville Washington game which Washington is pretty good top5 3a team. Everyone has the opinions but don’t be shocked when Okemah is top 8
You convinced me since they won a scrimmage and beat a very average Holdenville! Seriously! How can they possibly be top 8 when they have not even played a top 5 or top 10 team. They are 2-2 vs top 20 teams. I'm not bashing Okemah, good Coach and they play hard. But your arguments are based on a meaningless scrimmage and an average win, Is Okemah better than Afton?
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One thing I will say is not very many teams schedule these teams. A scrimmage is completely different than a game. If you want to be considered the best play them. That is one thing I'm thankful for is coaches and an AD that will play anyone. I.E. Okemah should play Dale at least once. Easy drive and good gate.
One thing I will say is not very many teams schedule these teams. A scrimmage is completely different than a game. If you want to be considered the best play them. That is one thing I'm thankful for is coaches and an AD that will play anyone. I.E. Okemah should play Dale at least once. Easy drive and good gate.
your right they should play dale all I’m saying is they are better than what people think you saw last year in regional championship game Okemah was right there with dale till late 4th when Okemah had a few fouled out. They are better than last year.
Your correct daleyeah. If your gonna gripe because your not ranked high enough go play somebody. Win or lose u will get better.
no one is griping just saying don’t be shocked when they are one of the 8 teams come state. They have a good comparable score with Washington against holdenville. And they ain’t losing nobody next year
One thing I will say is not very many teams schedule these teams. A scrimmage is completely different than a game. If you want to be considered the best play them. That is one thing I'm thankful for is coaches and an AD that will play anyone. I.E. Okemah should play Dale at least once. Easy drive and good gate.
your right they should play dale all I’m saying is they are better than what people think you saw last year in regional championship game Okemah was right there with dale till late 4th when Okemah had a few fouled out. They are better than last year.
I did see them. I also seen our girls play there worst defensive game. Gave up more points in that game than any other. I'm not saying they aren't good. I don't see how they can be better unless they have a freak freshmen. The good ones graduated. The had a chance to make a statement to get a win over Oktaha and didn't. Oktaha went to Okemah and beat them at there place and also just beta Howe. I'm not being harsh I'm just thinking like a logistical coach that's voting would. Thats where I think Oktaha can move up.
I would take the field over Okemah any day. Merritt I promise you is the better team
only time will tell. Although Okemah’s holdenville score was comparable to holdenville Washington game which Washington is pretty good top5 3a team. Everyone has the opinions but don’t be shocked when Okemah is top 8
I would be shocked if they are cause they aint a top 8 team and comparing scores is a joke