A
Fort Gibson Vs Choctaw White (Ft Gibson)
I have went back and forth on this one. I have said to multiple people privately (including Forrest and Chaney) that it just feels like this is Choctaw White's year. It felt like that before little Chaney was added to the team and it definitely felt even more like that afterwards, but I have also had a feeling about Ft Gibson this season. They have truly taken another step themselves. I feel like Ft Gibson and Bixby Blue both have the ability to at least somewhat match Choctaw White up front which may somewhat neutralize their biggest advantage. If the 2 lines do in fact cancel each other out then it comes down to the best player with the ball in their hands and as good as #16 is for Choctaw I just think #6 for Ft Gibson is an absolute X Factor. Add to the that their stud at Kicker which is probably the least talked about advantage they have and possibly also the biggest leaves me having to say Ft Gibson in this one. Don't get me wrong either team could win it and I wouldn't be surprised in the least. Choctaw and Bixby both have the ability to slow down #6 for Ft Gibson, but I don't know if anyone can shut him down completely. I think this one is close all the way down to final 2 minutes. Wish I could watch it, but my 1st grade team is in the Elite 8 baby! I am picking the winner of this game to win it all.
Bixby Blue Vs TYAA Red (Bixby Blue) I got to watch most of the Tyaa Red vs BA Gold game and Tyaa is no doubt still super physical. The only team to beat Bixby Blue in the past 3 seasons and they did it impressively while blanking them. I don't think Bixby has forgotten that and I really look for them to one out firing here. There are some really great individual matches here, but in the end I think #21 is just too much. Another great game I wish I could watch in person.
AA
Verdy beats Sapulpa- advances to the ship Congratulations to Verdi on a great win! I have seen them play a couple of times this year and that defense is suffocating! They are going to give whoever plays them in the Championship fits!
Berryhill vs Bixby White (Berryhill) I want to go for my good buddy here, but I really feel like Berryhill may be the best team from top to bottom in AA and we played all of the good ones except Verdi who actually beat Berryhill in the 1st game of the season. I think Bixby absolutely has the talent to win it all, but I think Berryhill hurts them where they hurt most of us and that is upfront. The thing that makes me have pause is the fact the Bixby's coaching staff has played Berryhill now and they make great adjustments. This game could go either way and I am pulling for my buddy's team, but I have to give the nod to Berryhill here.
Home team listed first
PST Pick’ems (top side only)
Owasso Black Vs LC (Owasso Black)
BA White Vs Muskogee (Muskogee)
Best of luck to you all and congratulations on excellent seasons.