Class A Quarterfinals: Starring in their Role

Day 1 of 11 days of State Tournament action in Oklahoma. Here's a look at a notable standouts and glue guys who were vital in keeping their teams still dancing.   Okarche 87   Texhoma 63     Rattan 81   Sterling 42     Okay 59   Summit Christian 44     Caddo 50   Cyril 47    It's not often a team is blessed with three 1,000 plus point scorers, which at times can push Roby into a supporting role. Still he was he the member "Big Three" for the Warriors that poured it on Tuesday morning to start the game. Physical scorer at the rim, hustler for loose balls and generally finds ways to impact the game.   Okarche is a free wheeling, ball movement based team and the baseball standout fits into that style perfectly. Including being a communicator on defense. As he even stayed locked in and called out instructions even when the Warriors were up by 20+ in the second half.     With one of Caddo's usual standouts struggling as a scorer, it was Tyson who kept producing to extend their season. He's a 6'4 combo forward type, good fluid movements. Battled hard on the glass and in the paint, going for 16 points and 13 rebounds. Also is the type of forward who helps stir the drink, by keeping the offense flowing. Was credited with 3 assists, but has impact as a connector felt bigger. Scored the pivotal points of the night, with a go ahead putback in the final minute. Which would prove to be the difference in their hard earned win.     Guard play is often what defines the Mustangs of Okay, but the burst of interior impact from Jones could be crucial in putting them over the top. Showed good lift when he pinned a shot against the backboard in the first half. Battled for boards, smart off the ball mover. Okay has been a regular in the State Tournament now but this group of Mustangs is still looking for their first Gold Ball. Jones providing that extra bit of fight around     Future collegiate baseball player, but stars for a Rattan team that is no stranger to the State Tournament. Was a crucial part of fully breaking the game open in the third quarter. Bullying the opposition in the press for turnovers. Then strong and tough finishing on drives. He even got it going from distance, including drilling a NBA range three pointer to cap the impressive third quarter. Childers' basketball career may be coming to a close, but he has the opportunity to gout with a bang.     At one point in the second half, it looked like Summit Christian would turn the fourth quarter into a dramatic affair. It was Buck's crucial buckets that answered the run and helped maintain the lead for Okay. He did much of his damage as a spot up shooter, hitting big threes. But when ran off the line, was capable of putting it on the deck to attack clear lanes and finish. The senior had 13 big points, much of it in the second half.     For Harman his role was to be the go to scorer for Cyril, and he lived up to that for much of the contest. He's already a 1500 point scorer and was a problem for the Caddo defense. Started out of the gates very strong and forced changes to the defensive coverages because he was a handful in one on one scenarios. Harman lived in the mid-range, with a silky pull up. The junior finished with 21 points on the afternoon, unfortunately coming up just short of extending his Big House stay to Friday.     Physical downhill guard with no back down. Scored a team high 11 points, while also handing out 4 assists. Did a good job of pressuring the rim, and was at the heart a third quarter run that cut into the Caddo lead.

Day 1 of 11 days of State Tournament action in Oklahoma. Here's a look at a notable standouts and glue guys who were vital in keeping their teams still dancing.