Tuesday, December 8, 2009

A look at the Norman North Winter Classic

High School basketball is underway despite some schools looking to play their first game including both Guthrie teams.

The Lady Jays get their shot first when they play in the Norman North Winter Classic this week when they open up with Norman North. Here is a break down of the Winter Classic. You can view the bracket on Guthrie Sports Page.

This tournament will not be one of the tops in the state this season with ranked teams, but two or three wins for any of these teams will be good to start their season. Shawnee is the only team in the field that had a winning 08-09 season and is one of four 6A teams in the field. Guthrie is one of three 5A teams, and SW Missouri the one team from out of state.

Moore - 3-18 a year ago and return one starter

Western Heights - 7-15 a year ago, but should be improved this season

Shawnee - 15-10 a season ago and has made the move up 6A despite not playing many 6A teams this season.

Ardmore - 5-18 a year ago, but returns lots of experience

Norman North - 10-14 in 08-09 but returns junior Mariah Turner, who may be a Division I athlete

Guthrie - 6-16 last season and appears will be more athletic this season to fit Terry Carris's style of play. Early test with Turner and 6A Norman North.

SW Missouri - do not know much about them except that they are located in the south west part of Missouri

Muskogee - 2-22 a season ago, but will have inside presence with 6-3 sophomore Deana Moore

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