5A State Tournament Preview

These teams have officially punched their ticket to the 5A state tournament and are looking for 3 more wins to finish the season. They have poured a ton of heart, effort and dedication into getting where they are now. Let's take a look at each of the 8 teams and some of the top players for each.   Bishop McGuinness- By a single vote, BM holds on to the top seed going into state. They have a 28-4 record and only have a single loss to a 5A opponent. This coming from the two seed MSM just 2 weeks ago at home. This proves that multiple teams could have a real chance at the title this year. [player_tooltip player_id='748672' first='Arielle' last='Yapi'], [player_tooltip player_id='828398' first='Elise' last='Grim'], [player_tooltip player_id='284929' first='Charlotte' last='Nelson'], [player_tooltip player_id='760406' first='Maggie' last='LoPorto'], and [player_tooltip player_id='210539' first='Emma' last='Gardner'] (LBSU Commit) make for a lot of hitters to try and slow down. Add [player_tooltip player_id='754412' first='Kenzie' last='Smith'] and Madison Miskovsky in the back row to the mix and the Irish have eyes on the prize.   Mount St. Mary- MSM has a ton of momentum coming into the playoffs. The outsides for the Rockets are a real problem for teams. [player_tooltip player_id='697434' first='Isabella' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='839839' first='Ella' last='Hale'] (Queens Commit) are big time players who take big time swings. [player_tooltip player_id='741327' first='Kenleigh' last='Booth'] and [player_tooltip player_id='752538' first='Cheyenne' last='Denwalt'] have a great job defensively in the back row. Freshman sensation, [player_tooltip player_id='554318' first='Jentri' last='Denwalt'], has confirmed all the hype by hitting 1,000 assists already. They have three of the last four 5A titles for a reason. Can they make it 4 for 5?   OCS- After graduating only 1 starter from last year's crew, OCS has been eyeing this season as it could be very special. They enter with a 27-9 record with only two losses to 5A schools. Both of which came at the hands of the #1 team Bishop McGuinness. They would love to make it to the championship and avenge those losses by winning the title. Behind a loaded senior class that has a ton of high level experience, they could do just that. This includes players like [player_tooltip player_id='301381' first='Rachel' last='Megna'] (TU Commit), [player_tooltip player_id='505685' first='Miley' last='Myers'] (UT Tyler Commit), and [player_tooltip player_id='837537' first='Rylee' last='Roof']. Mix in a very promising group of sophomore studs like MB/RH Reece Harjo, MB [player_tooltip player_id='739808' first='Marley' last='Robbins'], and setter [player_tooltip player_id='739951' first='Kaylin' last='Cook']. They have the talent and the drive.   Altus- A Cinderella story and program if we have ever seen one. The town in the corner of southwest Oklahoma has shocked the state with their success this season. Coach Garrison deserves a raise no matter what he is currently getting paid. They come in with an outstanding 34-2 record. Their lone two losses came week 1 to 5A Wichita Falls Memorial out of Texas who currently sit at 26-6 on the season. Hayden Castillo, Evyn Bull, [player_tooltip player_id='757040' first='Kaprie' last='Craddock'], and Jaylee Carmen have all had their moments of brilliance. They are a really good defensive team that frustrate opposing hitters. They will have to slow down a couple really good hitters from BTW in round 1 though.   Booker T. Washington- BTW is back and still has a ton of talent on the roster. They are back to back state runner ups and this senior class is looking to go out on top this time. If [player_tooltip player_id='808159' first='Arriana' last='Brown'] (UNLV Commit) is on the court, BTW always has a chance to win. [player_tooltip player_id='740637' first='Lauren' last='Pero'], [player_tooltip player_id='752820' first='Autumn' last='Brennan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='740833' first='Brooklyn' last='Dalgarn'] are hard to stop in their own right when things are clicking. [player_tooltip player_id='573387' first='Kaidyn' last='Johnson'] has done a GREAT job of shouldering the large burden of running a 5-1 offense and replacing Brenna Weaver. Dont sleep on BTW since they are a 4 seed, they have the talent and the experience to get it done.   Claremore- Claremore comes in as the 6th seed and owns a 30-7 record. This is the first 30 win season in school history for the Zebras. They have a very talented junior class that includes S/RH [player_tooltip player_id='285769' first='Grace' last='Baughman'], MB [player_tooltip player_id='666302' first='Addison' last='Doyle'], RH [player_tooltip player_id='734803' first='Bella' last='Hoisington'] and DS [player_tooltip player_id='736675' first='Madison' last='Godding']. They also only have two losses to class 5A teams, in BTW and Altus. [player_tooltip player_id='828228' first='Faith' last='Caffey'] and Asia Ianes have been great additions to the roster and have provided a ton of production. This is their 3rd straight trip to the state tournament and they are wanting more this go around.   Carl Albert- [player_tooltip player_id='778122' first='Chandler' last='Cordray'] and [player_tooltip player_id='750953' first='Caitlyn' last='Mabie'] have been cornerstones for the Titan program this year. Their hard work and determination are apparent when they play. They are sporting a 22-11 record and were able to get a sweep of a solid Shawnee team at regionals. They also swept ranked Mac and El Reno teams down the stretch. This crew is also no stranger to the state tournament.   Lawton Mac- One of only two teams in the state to get the upset on the road for regionals. Mac might just be peaking at the right time to try and cause a stir. They have a tough stretch of games doing the homestretch but maybe that has prepared them for this very moment. [player_tooltip player_id='737518' first='Brianni' last='Kimbro'] is a weapon and will only get better again next year! Bethany Whiteeagle, [player_tooltip player_id='757039' first='Kyanah' last='Taylor'], and [player_tooltip player_id='746899' first='Danika' last='Bridges'] have stepped up and provided more value as the season has progressed.   Good luck to all the teams and players who will be competing at state this week.

These teams have officially punched their ticket to the 5A state tournament and are looking for 3 more wins to finish the season. They have poured a ton of heart, effort and dedication into getting where they are now. Let's take a look at each of the 8 teams and some of the top players for each.