It is that time of season and we have finally reached the State Tournament and congratulations, You have made it to the big house! Follow along as I preview the State Tournament matchups and hear from the coaches as they give their thoughts.
#10 Mt. Saint-Mary vs #5 Millwood
Tuesday at 4:30pm
Last Appearance: Mt. Saint-Mary (2022) Millwood (Third consecutive since 2022)
Mt. Saint-Mary’s road to the big house
We had to go on the road all playoffs and win 3 road games then after the loss to OCS we had to bounce back and beat a very good Kingston team. We’re very excited to get the opportunity to participate in the state tournament and proud of our guys for the work they’ve put in to get to this point said Mt. Saint-Mary coach Andre Dawkins. The Rockets road to the big house began with a 55-53 win over Eufaula in districts, Defeated #18 Chandler 74-27 and #8 Jones 54-45 in regionals, Fell to #1 Oklahoma Christian School 62-44 and bounced back against Kingston 54-34 in area to advance to the state tournament.
Millwood’s road to the big house
The Falcons began their road to the big house with a bye in districts, Defeated Bethel 76-16 and #19 Casady 92-63 in regionals and #3 Crooked Oak 63-49 in area to advance to the state tournament for the third consecutive year in a row. The Falcons will be going for the three-peat this season as they’ve won the last two.
#6 Idabel vs #2 Victory Christian
Tuesday at 6:00pm
Last Appearance: Idabel (2018) Victory Christian (2022)
Idabel’s road to the big house
The Warriors began their road to the big house with a bye in districts, Defeated Hugo 61-33 and #11 Valliant 52-44 in regionals and defeated #4 Cascia Hall 71-58 to advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2018.
Victory Christian’s road to the big house
Obviously, we are very honored anytime we get to go compete in the state tournament. The guys have worked very hard and were very excited to get the win last night to get into state. The road involved a couple familiar teams along the way from our conference. We lost to metro in the area championship game third time we played them this year and then had to turn around and play Lincoln Christian on Saturday night for the fourth time and second time in a week. Both teams are very well coached and would be tough to beat them which proved to be the case both nights. Metro got us in overtime. They played a very good game. We’re fortunate to beat Lincoln for the fourth time2nd time in 8 days. I thought was one of the better games they had played that I had seen said Victory Christian coach Ryan Wakley. The Conquerors began their road to the big house with an 87-44 win over Perry in districts, Defeated Blackwell 70-32 and #14 Lincoln Christian 59-26 in regionals, Fell to #9 Metro Christian 41-35 but bounced back against #14 Lincoln Christian 54-48 to advance to the state tournament.
#1 Oklahoma Christian School vs #11 Kellyville
Tuesday at 7:30pm
Last Appearance: Oklahoma Christian School (Third consecutive since 2022) Kellyville (First in school history)
Oklahoma Christian School’s road to the big house
We are 23-2 and have gone through a tough schedule to prepare us for March. Luke has been on a tear and Carson has been outstanding all year. We get contributions from many other players too. After being in state now 4 out of 5 years, we are motivated to finish the job this time around said Oklahoma Christian School coach Brandon Weaver. The Saints began their road to the big house with a bye in districts, Defeated Lindsay 56-30 and Kingston 67-51 in regionals and #10 Mt. Saint-Mary 62-44 in area to advance to the state tournament.
Kellyville’s road to the big house
It was an absolute gauntlet of really good squads to get in. Getting beat on the buzzer beater first round of regionals really put our backs against the wall. We really came together and bought in to just playing one game at a time. Being the first team to make the state tournament is something we have had as a goal all season. From Oct 1 on it was on our mind. It was a great feeling that my guys worked and earned. The communities reaction and support to making it was really special as well. It felt like almost the entire town of Kellyville was at the game Saturday night supporting our guys. It was a really special moment to be a part of and our guys really enjoyed it. The communities reaction and support to making it was really special as well. It felt like almost the entire town of Kellyville was at the game Saturday night supporting our guys. It was a really special moment to be a part of and our guys really enjoyed it said Kellyville coach Trae Fairchild. The Ponies began their road to the big house with a 62-55 win over Okmulgee, Fell to #17 Kiefer 50-48 in overtime, Defeated Lexington 72-57 and Washington 46-39 in regionals, Defeated #19 Casady 69-57, #17 Kiefer 56-39 and #3 Crooked Oak 55-51 in area to advance to the state tournament.
#4 Cascia Hall vs #9 Metro Christian
Tuesday at 9:00pm
Last Appearance: Cascia Hall (2012) Metro Christian (Second consecutive)
Cascia Hall’s road to the big house
The Commandoes road to the big house began with a 67-53 win over Adair in districts, Defeated Salina 74-38 and #16 Kansas 58-39 in regionals, Fell to #6 Idabel 71-58 but bounced back against #16 Kansas 60-36 to advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2012.
Metro Christian’s road to the big house
The Patriots road to the big house began with a 63-35 win over Spiro in districts, Defeated #13 Keys Parkhill 55-37 and #7 Roland 53-37 in regionals and defeated #2 Victory Christian 41-35 in area to advance to the state tournament for the second consecutive season in a row.
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