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All-State Games Boys Basketball: West wins Large-School, East wins Small-School

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS on August 1, 2014 by OBCA

OCA ALL-STATE GAME 2014

By BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer

Large schools

Storyline: Del City guard Brett Cannon scored eight points in the final six minutes to rally the West past the East 87-84 before an estimated 1,000 fans on Thursday night at Mabee Center.

The West trailed 72-64 early in the fourth quarter. Cannon’s three-point play with 1:08 left gave the West an 85-84 lead. Midwest City’s Torey Noel and Westmoore’s Tripp Fuller each made 1-of-2 free throws in the final 31 seconds.

Booker T. Washington’s Kevin Sims missed a tying 3-pointer as time expired. Sims’ three-point play had given the East an 84-82 lead with 1:21 remaining. Sims, who made a 3 at the end of the third period to give the East a 65-62 lead, had 13 points.

Game MVP: Cannon, an Arkansas-Fort Smith signee, scored 15 points in the second half.

Notable: Union’s Rudy Garcia was named coach of the year by the Oklahoma Coaches Association. … Oklahoma State signee Mitchell Solomon of Bixby had eight points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots. … The Large West won for the seventh consecutive year.

WEST 87, EAST 84

West	17	19	26	25	—	87
East	17	18	30	19	—	84

West: Brett Cannon (Del City) 20, Tripp Fuller (Westmoore) 12, Kesean Brown (Midwest City) 11, Antonio Wilson (OKC Douglass) 11, Mike Jones (El Reno) 8, Dominique Pierre (Lawton Eisenhower) 8, Torey Noel (Midwest City) 7, Luke Lewallen (Elk City) 5, Trace Cook (Lawton MacArthur) 4, Collin Jennings (Harrah) 1.

East: R.J. Diggs (Memorial) 17, Shawn Olden (Union) 15, Kevin Sims (B.T. Washington) 13, Demari Edwards (Memorial) 10, Nick Shoemaker (Bartlesville) 10, Mitchell Solomon (Bixby) 8, Matt Lea (Stilwell) 4, Carson Teel (Stillwater) 3, Matt Craig (Bishop Kelley) 2, Travis Hall (Inola) 2.

Small schools

Storyline: Spiro’s Knifeis Carter scored 10 of his game-high 16 points to key a decisive 29-8 run in the fourth quarter as the East defeated the West 72-56 on Thursday night at Mabee Center.

Oklahoma City Millwood’s Ashford Golden opened the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer to forge a tie at 43, but Okemah’s John Wingfield answered with a basket and Carter sank a 3 as the East took a lead it didn’t relinquish.

Weleetka’s Shawn Bencoma also sparked the East’s late surge with seven of his 15 points in the fourth quarter. Sperry’s Casey Cole added 12 points for the East.

Oklahoma City Northeast’s Shawndale Pina led the West with 14 points, but was blanked in the final period.

The West led by eight late in the second quarter and 31-25 at halftime before the East rallied. The East have five 3s in the fourth quarter.

Game MVP: Carter, a 5-11 guard who averaged 14 points as a senior, was the leading scorer and also set a fast-paced tempo with several assists and steals. Carter is a Carl Albert State College signee.

Notable: The Small East won for the first time since 2010.

EAST 72, WEST 56

West	16	15	9	16	—	56
East	13	12	18	29	—	72

West: Shawndale Pina (OKC Northeast) 14, Ashford Golden (OKC Millwood) 8, Pierson Waugh (Merritt) 8, Jace Kerr (Forgan) 7, Jaz Gayanich (Velma-Alma) 5, Tyler Tune (Arnett) 4, Zach Rayner (Pond Creek-Hunter) 4, Daniel Collins (Fort Cobb-Broxton) 3, Trevor Harris (Laverne) 3, Brady Kokojan (Drummond) 0.

East: Knifeis Carter (Spiro) 16, Shawn Bencoma (Weleetka) 15, Casey Cole (Sperry) 12, Austin Guinn (Okemah) 8, John Wingfield (Okemah) 7, Jake Lazenby (Glencoe) 5, Burtchal Griffin Jr. (Haworth) 4, Kade Hayes (Latta) 3, Bryce Deatherage (Red Oak) 2, Caleb Armstrong (Moyers) 0.

OCA SUMMER CLINIC JULY 27 – AUGUST 1

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS on July 18, 2014 by OBCA

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THE 49th ANNUAL OKLAHOMA vs TEXAS FAITH SEVEN GAME

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS, OBCA ALL STAR GAME on June 9, 2014 by OBCA

Texas All-Stars 116 Oklahoma All-Stars 112 OT

By Scott Wright-The Oklahoman

SHAWNEE — In its previous 48 years, the Faith 7 Basketball Bowl has seen its share of big stars.

Most recently, NBA names like Blake Griffin and Andre Roberson stand out. And Saturday night’s game had its share, too, with a handful of players destined for major colleges.

But might it have also had the next Ron Baker, the Wichita State sophomore who made an immediate impact and helped put the mid-major program among the elite the last two seasons?

Tulsa Washington guard Kevin Sims scored 27 points for the Oklahoma All-Stars in a 116-112 overtime loss to Texas in the 49th annual Faith 7 game. Putnam City West’s Omega Harris added 21 points, while Del City’s Brett Cannon had 18 points and seven rebounds for Oklahoma.

Sims was named Oklahoma’s MVP, while Oklahoma Christian signee Jordan Box earned the Texas award with 29 points and six rebounds, hitting 13 of 22 field goals.

While Sims is heading the junior-college route, Harris and Cannon are bound for blossoming programs, hoping to help them take the next step in their growth.

Harris signed with UTEP, coached by Tim Floyd, who is having success at yet another stop along his career journey. Cannon is heading to Arkansas-Fort Smith, which only recently made the transition from junior college to four-year school and is quickly making an impact in NCAA Division II.

“The expectations are growing higher and higher,” Cannon said of UAFS. “We’ve won two conference championships in a row, went to the national tournament this year.

“Growing up, I was taught to fear no man. You just want your opportunity. I’m really excited to get out there and get started.”

The Oklahoma team had a couple of big men headed for big schools — 6-foot-9 Oklahoma State signee Mitchell Solomon of Bixby and Comanche’s Jacob Hammond, a 6-10 Nebraska signee.

On the other side, Texas’ Jamuni McNeace of Allen High School flashed the athleticism he’ll be bringing to OU, and the Texans had others who have signed with Texas Tech, Notre Dame and Miami, Fla.

But Oklahoma got contributions from the likes of Harrah’s Collin Jennings, who has signed with Missouri-Kansas City, and Santa Clara signee Stephen Edwards of Putnam City West.

In all, the Oklahoma team had five Division I signees on the roster, heading to colleges hoping to get to work on the next phase of their careers. They were part of a deep senior class, even if it wasn’t loaded with the elite stars.

“You see what programs like Wichita State did, and it’s exciting,” Jennings said. “Maybe you’ll get some playing time as a freshman and get to make an impact.

“It gives you a chance to make a name for yourself and your team.”

2014 OBCA ALL-STAR WEEKEND

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS, OBCA ALL REGION, OBCA ALL STAR GAME on June 9, 2014 by OBCA

OBCA All-Star basketball roundup

by Scott Wright-The Oklahoman

Midwest City’s KeSean Brown scored 13 points to help the Red All-Stars defeat the Gray All-Stars 92-84 in the Class 4A/5A/6A game Saturday at Oklahoma Baptist University’s Noble Complex.

Yukon’s Tanner Akers scored 15 points and Westmoore’s Tripp Fuller had 14 for the Red, which got out to a 17-point halftime lead and held off a late charge by the Gray.

Kortney Smith from Tulsa Webster scored 21 points, and Tanner Gregurich of Broken Arrow had 10 for the Gray squad.

REED, GOLDEN LEAD CLASS 2A TO VICTORY

Hobart’s Fletcher Reed had 16 points, and Millwood’s Ashford Golden had 15 as the Class 2A all-stars held off a rally from the Class 3A squad, 86-80.

Class 3A trailed by double figures much of the second half, before cutting it to a one-possession game in the fourth quarter.

Centennial’s Austin Garner had 17 points and nine rebounds for the 3A stars, while the Okemah duo of John Wingfield and Austin Guinn scored 11 apiece.

GARRISON, HARRIS POWER CLASS A STARS

The Class A all-stars jumped to an early lead, then kept pouring it on, routing the Class B stars 96-57.

Cheyenne/Reydon’s Gunner Garrison had a game-high 19 points and Laverne’sTrevor Harris added 18.

Conner Sullivan of Velma-Alma added 13, while Tanner Steward of Arkoma had nine points and a game-high 10 rebounds for Class A.

Class B was led by Forgan’s Jace Kerr and Okarche’s Christopher Rund with 10 points apiece.

CONGRATULATIONS 2014 OBCA HALL OF FAME CLASS

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS on June 9, 2014 by OBCA

Left to Right: Gary Banz, Mark Wilson, Terry Scott, Allen Dukes

DEL CITY’S DUKES, STATE REP. BANZ HEAD HALL OF FAME CLASS

by Scott Wright-The Oklahoman

Allen Dukes, who spent more than three decades as the boys basketball coach at Del City and won more than 400 games, led a four-member Hall of Fame class for the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association.

Dukes was joined by current Oklahoma State Representative Gary Banz, as well as Mark Wilson and Terry Scott as new inductees Friday night in Shawnee.

Banz was a successful basketball coach before stepping away to pursue a political career. He has served as a state representative since 2004.

Scott coached Tulsa Central to three state titles, along with serving as Muskogee’s head coach and an assistant at Oral Roberts. Wilson is the current head coach at Ardmore.

OBCA ALL-STAR WEEKEND JUNE 6 – 7

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS, OBCA ALL STAR GAME on May 28, 2014 by OBCA

OBCA ALL – STAR WEEKEND
JUNE 6TH – 7th
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH
1:00 ALL PLAYERS CHECK IN AT NOBLE COMPLEX
(OBU GYM LOBBY)
1:30 – 3:00 B & A PRACTICE
3:00 – 4:30 2A & 3A PRACTICE
4:30 – 6:00 4A & 5A/6A PRACTICE

7:00 BANQUET (informal dress)

9:00 – 11:00 THREE POINT AND DUNK CONTESTS
12:00 CURFEW
SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
10:00 B & A SHOOT AROUND
10:30 2A & 3A SHOOT AROUND
11:00 4A / 5A / 6A SHOOT AROUND
11:00 – 12:00 LUNCH FOR ALL TEAMS

GAMETIMES
1:00 CLASS B VS. CLASS A
2:15 CLASS 2A VS. CLASS 3A
3:30 CLASS 4A/5A/6A

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Rogers State University Elite Basketball Camp June 30-July 1

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS on May 20, 2014 by OBCA

Elite Basketball Camp June 30-July 1

To Register Contact:

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Justin Barkley (jbarkley@rsu.edu)

Assistant Coach Vinay Patel (vpatel@rsu.edu)

For More Information Open The Link Below:

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2014 OBCA SUPER 5 ACADEMIC ALL STATE

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS, OBCA ACADEMIC ALL STATE on April 17, 2014 by OBCA

OBCA SUPER 5 ACADEMIC ALL STATE

Name	School	ACT	GPA	PPG	Coach
Tripp Fuller	Westmoore HS	34	4.66	19.3	Scott Hodges
Jeff Saizow	Riverfield Country Day HS	32	3.98	18.5	Jason Bogle
Kendrick Hardaway	Poteau HS	32	4.0	16.2	Scott Nelke
Caleb Jones	Verdigris HS	29	3.98	16.4	Randy Upshaw
Parker Randels	Blanchard HS	32	4.0	13.5	William Kralik

REGION 8 NEWS

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS, Uncategorized on April 15, 2014 by OBCA

From Region 8 Representative Lenny Hatchett – Santa Fe HS

Good afternoon coaches,

After reading about Christian Heritage Academy head coach Heath Kufhal’s wife Jenni and her story about how she’s is fighting to beat cancer . It really hits home with me and many others. So I thought I would pass this link along to share with you. Please feel free to pass it along to other coaches that might be interested in helping out.

I know that we have a strong group of coaches that care for each other and their family’s and here’s one way that we can help !

https://rafflecreator.com/pages/1859/storm-shelter-raffle

Very respectfully,

Coach Hatchett

2014 OBCA ACADEMIC ALL-STATE

Posted in COACHES CORNER, NEWS, OBCA ACADEMIC ALL STATE, Uncategorized on April 8, 2014 by OBCA

2014 OBCA ACADEMIC ALL STATE

NAME	SCHOOL	COACH
Cody Crow	Comanche HS	Nick Price
Gatlin Squires	Kingfisher HS	Jared Reese
Trip Fuller	Westmoore HS	Scott Hodges
Kary Heath	Luther HS	Terry Price
Jeff Saizow	Riverfield Country Day HS	Jason Bogle
Blake Harris	PC North HS	Rick Harris
Kendrick Hardaway	Poteau HS	Steve Nelke
Parker Randels	Blanchard HS	William Kralik
Dalton Wood	Comanche HS	Nick Price
Aaron Stuemky	Ponca City HS	Alan Hibler
Nicolas Smith	Arnett HS	Allen Tune
Dylan Shockey	Merritt HS	Russ Rundle
Scott Dobrinski	Okeene HS	Patrick Penner
Riley Hess	Alva HS	Paul Duncan
Brennan Lafferty	Watonga HS	Ty Hussey
Jordan Doyle	Sperry HS	Lance Kight
Wyatt Johnson	Watonga HS	Ty Hussey
Hunter Miles	Okeene HS	Patrick Penner
Caleb Jones	Verdigris HS	Randy Upshaw
Logan Wright	Blanchard HS	William Kralik
Fletcher Reed	Hobart HS	Pete Bruster
Caleb Stuemky	Ponca City HS	Alan Hibler
Anthony Mayberry	Berryhill HS	Ron Carson
Josh Lattie	Sand Springs HS	Eric Savage
Talor Stewart	Plainview HS	Jeremy Stewart
Nick Smallwood	Howe HS	Shane Brown
Alex Perry	Carney HS	J.C. Brewster
Robert Nanni	Ponca City HS	Alan Hibler
Andrew Herndon	Minco HS	Robert Duvall
Kyle Bacon	Kiefer HS	Lense Ramey
Hunter Suntken	Cashion HS	John Hardaway
Tyler Johnson	Henryetta HS	Jerry Ward
Gunner Garrison	Cheyenne/Reydon HS	Brad Thrash
John Wood	Okeene HS	Patrick Penner
McLane Jolly	Sulphur HS	Chase Todd
Colin Jennings	Harrah HS	Bryan Jennings
Landon Nault	Kingfisher HS	Jared Reese
Bryce Newton	Lone Grove HS	Josh Mitchell
Brett Cannon	Del City HS	Tim Stogsdill
Owen Brown	Sand Springs HS	Eric Savage
Taylor Wise	Rejoice Christian HS	Danny Hightower
Kamden Schoeder	Ringwood HS	Nathan Pearson
Walker Whitworth	Ada HS	Ron Anderson
Christian Bills	Edmond Santa Fe HS	Lenny Hatchett
Caleb Corprew	Midwest City HS	Dewayne Bradley
Jace Kerr	Forgan HS	Todd Kerr
Bryce Deatherage	Red Oak HS	Trey Booth
Landon Beathard	Fletcher HS	Eric Romine
Cameron Pipe	Checotah HS	Lance Knight
Micah Hayes	Haskell HS	Wes Hayes
Tanner Gregurich	Broken Arrow HS	Beau Wallace
Johnathan Norton	Agra HS	Chad Dickerson
Hayden Hadlock	Woodland HS	Brady Goad
Justin Davis	Dewey HS	Lance Knight
Brett Akins	Hartshorne HS	Jeff Beare
Carter Stewart	Burlington HS	Ken Jones
Jackson Bart	Bartlesville HS	Tim Bart
Austin Guinn	Okemah High School HS	Kale Simon
Wes Davis	Haskell HS	Wes Hayes
Brett Valentine	Deer Creek HS	Matt Bailey
Jake Lazenby	Glencoe HS	John Lazenby
Devon Siers	Eufaula HS	Brad Campbell
Brent Hill	Howe HS	Shane Brown
Cameron Warren	Carl Albert HS	Jay Price
Chandler Moczygemba	Berryhill HS	Ron Carson
Colby Starr	Lincoln Christian HS	Zac Briscoe
Tanner Francis	Pocola HS	Eric Ladd
Derek McGuire	Maysville HS	Chad McGuire

2014 HONORABLE MENTION

NAME	SCHOOL	COACH
Reno Raines	Wilson HS	K. David McGuire
Zane Deviney	Maysville HS	Chad McGuire
Taylor Halpain	Locust Grove HS	Ronnie Maple
Ryan Reddick	Hartshorne HS	Jeff Beare
Ashton Calmer	Sand Springs HS	Eric Savage
Nick Shoemaker	Bartlesville HS	Tim Bart
Logan Shimp	McCurtain HS	Dannie Culwell
Louis Parker III	Midwest City HS	Dewayne Bradley
Trev Schoenhals	Kremlin-Hillsdale HS	Brad Hawkins
Ryan Weathers	Coyle HS	Josh Sumrall
Ryan Pierre	Cyril HS	Shane McLemore
Tyler Tolbert	Sand Springs HS	Eric Savage
Charles Wade	Edmond Santa Fe HS	Lenny Hatchett
Jordan Ward	McCurtain HS	Dannie Cuwell
Keedric Emerson	Wilson HS	K. David McGuire
Colton Lovell	McCurtain HS	Dannie Culwell

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