5A West: Area Tournament Preview
Below is a preview of the 5A West Area Tournament to be played at various locations this weekend, March 1 and 2. Bracket: G1: Santa Fe South vs. Piedmont / Friday, March 1 @ 8 p.m., Norman High School G2:…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a preview of the 5A West Area Tournament to be played at various locations this weekend, March 1 and 2.
Bracket:
G1: Santa Fe South vs. Piedmont / Friday, March 1 @ 8 p.m., Norman High School
G2: Del City vs. MacArthur / Friday, March 1 @ 6:30 p.m., Norman High School (Winner advances to state)
G3: Duncan vs. Ada / Friday, March 1 @ 8 p.m.,
G4: Lawton Eisenhower vs. El Reno / Friday, March 1 @ 6:30 p.m., (Winner advances to State)
G5: G1 winner vs. G2 loser / Saturday, March 2 @ 6:30 p.m., (Winner advances to State)
G6: G3 winner vs. G4 loser / Saturday, March 2 @ 8 p.m. (Winner advances to State)
Teams:
No. 2 Del City (22-3)
Second-ranked Del City posts the best record in 5A with an .880 win percentage. The Eagles are led by juniors Demontreal Crutchfield and Nate Goodlow. Del City has payed and defeated a handful of some of the best teams in the state and taken home championships in three tournaments this season.
No. 4 El Reno (18-7)
El Reno will rely on both its back-court and front-court to punch its ticket to the dance. Center Eli Hollis and point guard Dyson Plumely will be the most crucial pieces for the fourth-ranked Indians in getting a win this weekend.
No. 5 Lawton Eisenhower (13-12)
Lawton Eisenhower’s play has been shaky at times, but the Eagles have posted seven wins against ranked opponents in their journey to the Area Tournament. Eisenhower will look to swingman Antonio Gordon as well as fellow senior Mark Berry this weekend.
No. 7 Lawton MacArthur (18-7)
Lawton Mac has been a quiet this season, but the Highlanders are ready to bring their play to light at the Area Tournament. The Highlanders have posted seven wins in their last eight games and will have momentum on their side this weekend.
No. 12 Ada (14-10)
Ada will look to utilize its pedigree this weekend. The Cougars, led by sophomore Jaxson Robinson, can score the basketball and win big games. Ada’s tradition of winning ways will need to kick in for the Cougars this weekend to finish with a State Tournament-berth.
No. 14 Santa Fe South (14-12)
Senior point guard Tae Pendleton has been a well-kept secret for Santa Fe South, but he will look to bring hisself into the light this weekend as SFS vies for an appearance in the State Tournament.
No. 15 Piedmont (13-11)
Seniors Dylan Hahn and Hunter Oden will be important for Piedmont’s success this weekend. The Wildcats have showed signs of greatness all season. It is time for Piedmont to activate its best abilities and use cohesion and chemistry from its seniors to perform this weekend.
No. 18 Duncan (13-12)
Duncan has won five of its last seven games en route to an appearance in the Area Tournament. From here, the Demons will have the opportunity to show that they are tired of being underrated and under-appreciated.
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