Games of the Week: Week 6

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each week we are going to take a look at 3 matchups throughout the upcoming week that are a MUST see. We will also have a Tournament of the Week to go with it. The 3rd edition of the rankings are officially out. We are on the back side of the season now. Things are starting to solidify and regionals are looming. Now let's take a look at week 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9/16 Bishop Kelley @ Bishop McGuinness</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Battle of the Bishops if finally here. This high stakes rivalry match is always has a big time showing. Bishop Kelley has more state titles than any other volleyball program in the state. Be careful looking at their record, they are a competitive group that has a ton of interchangeable pieces. They serve receive well, they can be a dynamic serving team and have a ton of heart. Bishop McGuinness is currently the #1 team in class 5A. They have also received 15 first place votes, which is almost half of the voting members. [player_tooltip player_id='754412' first='Kenzie' last='Smith'] from BM will be looking to make life rough for hitters like Kennedy Roecker and Kate Moore at BK. [player_tooltip player_id='805051' first='Caroline' last='Cohlmia'], [player_tooltip player_id='740828' first='Anistyn' last='Wondra'] and Karis Pratt have all been solid role players thus far in the season. The real difference maker will be how each team can balance thier offense. BM will be tough to stop with multiple big time players up front like [player_tooltip player_id='748672' first='Arielle' last='Yapi'], [player_tooltip player_id='210539' first='Emma' last='Gardner'], [player_tooltip player_id='284929' first='Charlotte' last='Nelson'], [player_tooltip player_id='828398' first='Elise' last='Grim'] and [player_tooltip player_id='752755' first='Margaret' last='LoPorto'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9/16 Owasso @ Sand Springs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the latest rankings, Owasso sits at #16 and Sand Springs at #11. This will be a big battle to stay in the top half of the Frontier Valley Conference. SS has had quite the up year while Owasso has had a down. [player_tooltip player_id='749276' first='Addie' last='Ray'] and the black and gold crew will look to defend home court and get another solid ranked win under their belt. Autry O'Dell has played well above her age this season despite being a freshman. [player_tooltip player_id='818924' first='Sienna' last='Eggers'] and [player_tooltip player_id='807881' first='Brooklyn' last='Shope'] may their main weapons this evening. Both teams are rumored to be without a starter or two. Owasso won't be using that as an excuse. They will look to [player_tooltip player_id='813185' first='Emma' last='Decoster'], [player_tooltip player_id='755002' first='Cydney' last='Hilliard'] and [player_tooltip player_id='773400' first='Kinsley' last='Gilstrap'] to shoulder the weight and carry them to the finish line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9/18 Claremore @ Broken Arrow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A #4 going on the road to 6A #1. It will be senior night for Broken Arrow and likely to have a large crowd in attendence. Behind [player_tooltip player_id='666302' first='Addison' last='Doyle'], [player_tooltip player_id='828228' first='Faith' last='Caffey'], [player_tooltip player_id='741599' first='Ava' last='Tanner'] and Asia Ianes Claremore will look to pull the big time upset. Both teams have a really solid group of setters, you may not find a group of 4 better than this matchup. All four will have the oppurtunity to play at the next level. BA with, UCO commit, [player_tooltip player_id='284930' first='Lilly' last='Boswell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='610402' first='Aliyah' last='Owens']. Claremore with [player_tooltip player_id='774418' first='Maise' last='Stagner-Speer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='285769' first='Grace' last='Baughman']. Owens and Baughman also play 6 rotations and play right side as well. Broken Arrow has one heck of a back row tandem in [player_tooltip player_id='756452' first='Hailey' last='Robl'] and [player_tooltip player_id='740633' first='Olivia' last='Shanahan']. Rumor is Shanahan is back, healthy and working her way back into the Tigers lineup. You cant forget those Tiger hitters like [player_tooltip player_id='740536' first='Maddy' last='Hammer'], [player_tooltip player_id='394610' first='Emmerson' last='Meador'], [player_tooltip player_id='809712' first='Kelsey' last='Patton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='828387' first='Devine' last='Okon']. They are all expetionally gifted and skilled at thier positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep up the great job coaches, players and parents here in Oklahoma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->