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nwokscout
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Western Teams vs Eastern Teams Jan 8, 2023 22:27:49 GMT -6

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Post by nwokscout on Jan 8, 2023 22:27:49 GMT -6

I was wondering what are some of the biggest differences of play in each region of Oklahoma. A lot of people argue which side is better and try to degrade the other. Not trying to start a civil war or anything just wondering the difference in play.

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Western Teams vs Eastern Teams Jan 9, 2023 8:34:19 GMT -6 greencountry likes this

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Post by sirdunksalot on Jan 9, 2023 8:34:19 GMT -6

Its cyclical, but to me the difference comes with scheduling. If the towns/teams in your surrounding area are good.....your schedule gets better. A better/tougher schedule makes your team better. The general rule has been during baseball season, the East is dominant. During basketball season, the West tends to get the upper hand. I personally think the argument is a dumb one. Kinda like a Vanderbilt fan chanting "SEC, SEC" when Bama/UGA/LSU wins the National Title in football. Its like you getting your a** whipped on the playground but then turning around and saying "Well my Dad can beat up your Dad"

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Western Teams vs Eastern Teams Jan 9, 2023 13:58:55 GMT -6

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Post by greencountry on Jan 9, 2023 13:58:55 GMT -6

I totally agree on sirdunksalot point of playing good teams around you, makes you better. So typically when there are talented teams around your area, and you schedule them, Win or Lose, teams tend to get better and more experienced in close game, physical games, teams that press, teams that play halfcourt ball, etc...The West & East thing tends to be cyclical.

I almost think the more interesting look at the state in quadrants (much like Area). You do tend begin to see a bit of a general difference (imo)by consistently seeing tougher smaller school come from the SE, SW, & NW. The NE doesn't tend to generate top 10 Class B talent? (at least over the past 10 years or so). The smaller schools in the NE generally stick with playing other smaller schools and they seem to not perform as well in the playoffs?

When you look at the NE Quadrant for Class B, I know Glencoe is a bit of a hybrid, but if you do a true dissection of Oklahoma, I would call Glencoe NE Quadrant. Due to their proximity, they can travel to play several quality 2A, A, & B teams during the season in the more competitive NW/SW/or SE

Interesting topic to discuss however.