Scouting the Stream, January 26th

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A recap of three games this week from across Oklahoma. Starting with an OT clash in the 405 between Northwest Classen and Grind Prep. Checking out some Class 4A action in eastern Oklahoma as hosts Fort Gibson took down Wagoner. And Holland Hall handling business in a big game for 5A District play against Tulsa Memorial. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2273093"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Butler's efficiency for a smaller guard continues to be impressive.  He has great shot selection from three, rarely forcing a bad look. 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