Class B Quarterfinals Standouts

Calumet 71   Duke 38     Dover 60   Braggs 36     Stuart 68   Deer Creek Lamont 57     Wilson 72   Hammon 55    Pendergraft is quick and a handful with the ball. Got into the mid-range and lived there hitting tough shots throughout Dover's win. Also was great at drawing fouls with his quickness and deceptive handles. Hyper efficient game. Scored 21 points, on only 10 shots from the field. He was officially only credited with 2 assists. But it felt like more with his vision and playing a key role in keeping Dover's disciplined offense running smoothly. College programs looking for additional backcourt depth that will improve their competition in practice, should look no further than this senior guard. Who has shined as an extension of one of the best coaching staffs in Oklahoma.     Both Thiessen brothers were in double figures for Calumet. With the young brother, Kaleb taking high scoring honors with 15 points. It was a balanced attack for the Chieftains, feasting on transition points and creating open looks throughout their dominating win. He'll be needed to keep hitting big shots as Calumet heads to a Friday night match up with a stingy Dover squad.     The freshman played with the poise of an upperclassman, with steady scoring throughout the contest. Takes good shots in the flow of the offense, with a solid mid-range game. Showed some impressive lift and body control on one finish at the rim later in the game. Very impressive Big House debut for a player who has all the makings to be a small town star, with strong scoring chops. Finished with a game high 22 points in Stuart's win.     Stuart was unafraid to let it fly, going 9 of 21 from three in the first half. Chief among their shooters was the junior, who had a stretch where he went "NBA Jam" style on fire pulling up from all over the court. The four threes he made during that stretch were the only 12 points he scored in the game. But they were critical in extending their lead.     It was a slow start for the bigger guard, as he struggled from the field. But did finish with a flurry in a comeback attempt. Good movement and smoothness for his size, hit tough off the dribble shots in the second half. Season may have come to a close, but there's promising college level aspects to his game. Will be interesting to watch this spring and summer. It was Deer Creek Lamont's first trip to state in a long time, but if Bledsoe game was any indication, they'll have a strong chance to be back next year.     Kept Deer Creek-Lamont's head above water in the first half. Attacked the rim hard, finishing strongly but with soft touch. His longer wingspan allowed him to play bigger than his size. Smart off the ball mover, who also has some tenacity as a rebounder. Nearly produced a double-double with 18 points and 9 rebound.     The junior finished with 25 in Wilson's quarterfinals victory. 19 of those points came in the first half, where he was on fire from three. After a back and forth first quarter, it was Shelburn hitting three after three and playing with energy on defense that helped break the game open. The Tigers won the second quarter 22-11 and never looked back in a cruising 72-55 victory. He's a rock solid all around guard, and is looking for back to back Class B State Titles.

Calumet 71