6A State Preview W/ Predictions
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We are looking at the eight teams from 6A who punched their ticket into the state tournament, how they got there, some players that have led them, and making a prediction on who will survive and advance to the next…
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Continue ReadingWe are looking at the eight teams from 6A who punched their ticket into the state tournament, how they got there, some players that have led them, and making a prediction on who will survive and advance to the next round.
Class 6A
#1 Bishop Kelley vs #8 Owasso
Bishop Kelley has been stellar all season long. They play at a high level but what makes them really tough to beat is how consistent they are throughout entire match. They don’t give away many points, they make sure they are earned. From the excellent in transition defense they play to the smart swings they make, it’s just a steady tide chipping away one play at a time. They hosted Ponca City and Booker T. Washington in their regional and didn’t drop a set. Owasso, however, is a team that has a high ceiling and has played to its fullest potential on multiple occasions this season, such as when they swept Broken Arrow and Edmond Memorial. There is a plethora of talented players in this match up. Here are a few matchups to look for, Carley Butler vs Megan Roy Megan Roy 5'10" | MB Bishop Kelley | 2023 State OK in the middle, Jada Bishop vs Curry Kendall Curry Kendall 6'1" | OH Bishop Kelley | 2024 State OK on the outside, and setters Kate Schneeberg Kate Schneeberg 6'1" | S Bishop Kelley | 2024 State OK vs Rylee Martin Rylee Martin 5'8" | S Owasso | 2022 State OK . Whichever team can win two of those three key matchups will be who survives this first round and moves on. My prediction is that this goes the distance but Bishop Kelley’s constant pressure will get the best of the Rams in the 5th set.
#2 Edmond Santa Fe vs #7 Edmond Memorial
These teams met once before this season and it was a five set slugfest, with Edmond Memorial handing Santa Fe one of only five losses on the season. Edmond Memorial beat Southmoore and Bixby to advance, while Edmond Santa Fe beat Putnam City and Mustang. Annie Davis, Joeci Hunt Joeci Hunt 5'5" | DS/L Edmond Memorial | 2022 State OK and Madison Hathaway Madison Hathaway 5'10" | RS Edmond Memorial | 2024 State OK have been the cornerstones for the Bulldogs thus far and finished 20-10. Katelyn Branson Katelyn Branson 5'6" | OH Santa Fe | 2022 State OK , Madison Edwards Madison Edwards 6'0" | MB Edmond Santa Fe | 2022 State OK and Allison Pope have led the Wolves to a 29-5 record. My prediction is the consistent play and great serve receive from Edmond Santa Fe will help them get revenge this time around over Memorial.
#3 Norman North vs #6 Broken Arrow
Norman North is on fire right now. They have won 16 straight matches! What is most impressive is who they have beat in that stretch, teams like Bishop Kelley, Santa Fe, Deer Creek, and Mount St. Mary. Lari Migliorino Lari Migliorino 6'0" | MB Norman North | 2022 State OK reached the 1,000 kill mark for her career in the regionals while they beat Lawton and Bartlesville. Broken Arrow, led by Mackenzie McGuire Mackenzie McGuire 6'2" | OH Broken Arrow | 2022 State OK , beat out Enid and Union to punch their ticket. My prediction is Norman North’s momentum and players like Katie Kolar Katie Kolar 5'3" | S Norman North | 2023 State OK , Sarah Lindley Sarah Lindley 6'2" | RS Norman North | 2022 State OK , Parker Gladhill Parker Gladhill 5'11" | MB Norman North | 2024 State OK , and Riley Roberts Riley Roberts 5'10" | S Norman North | 2023 State OK will be just too much for the Tigers to handle.
#4 Jenks vs #5 Edmond Deer Creek
The only matchup in 6A that hasn’t gone five sets this season. They actually have not seen each other up to this point. Jenks is 28-8 on the season and beat out Muskogee and Moore to get to state. Deer Creek sits at 23-7 and beat out U.S Grant and Edmond North. Interesting matchup as both teams have some big hitters that they live and die by. Brynn Roberts Brynn Roberts 5'9" | S Jenks | 2023 State OK and Cameron Turner Cameron Turner 6'0" | S Deer Creek | 2022 State OK will be a huge setter battle. Both can distribute the ball extremely well but Roberts has a really tough serve, while Turner puts up a better block. Maren Johnson Maren Johnson 6'0" | OH Jenks | 2024 State OK and Ellie Smith Ellie Smith 6'2" | MB Jenks | 2023 State OK will be countered with Jenna Houk Jenna Houk 5'9" | OH Deer Creek | 2023 State OK and Julia McLendon Julia McLendon 5'11" | MB Deer Creek | 2023 State OK . My prediction is this match goes five sets but Deer Creek, being a team with more seniors and being a little more mature, they get the upset in the first round.