Adante’ Holiman Hopes Go From Basketball Family to Big Time
Born the son of a basketball coach, Adante’ Holiman’s life has been filled with basketball. Starting varsity ball in 7th Grade at Lakewood Christian School, Adante’ is now a junior for the McAlester Buffalos and has been garnering attention from some major college programs. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "yurviewamzass-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "OKC Thunder rookie...
Bixby Sophomore Parker Friedrichsen on His Way to Basketball Stardom
He may only be a sophomore but Bixby's Parker Friedrichsen has been making major waves in Oklahoma high school basketball. He can shoot from downtown, drive to the rim punishing opposing defenses. Parker describes his style of play, his player role models, his basketball future and getting back on the court after the Spartans clear COVID-19 quarantine. Get the latest 5A/6A...
Young Edmond North Squad Making Noise in 6A Girls Hoops
Pete Papahronis has been coaching high school basketball long enough to know that there are no easy nights in Oklahoma’s Class 6A girl’s division. The Edmond North Lady Huskies coach experienced it first-hand last week when his squad lost a close game to top-ranked Norman early in the week and followed it up by winning the tough Jenks/Union Tournament in...
Lady Lion Aaliyah Moore Heads to Texas Longhorns
Moore forward Aaliyah Moore has signed to play at Texas. Find out her goals for the 2021 Lady Lions, how she chose the Longhorns and her plans for college in the classroom as well as on the court. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "yurviewamzass-20"; amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "texas...
Bixby Spartans Making A Splash In 6A Boy’s Hoops
Scanning the boy’s high school basketball rankings after the first month of the season reveals many of the same traditional powers that can always be found near the top of the standings. One of the pleasant surprises so far in Class 6A, however, has been the Bixby Spartans, who have won 10 of their first 11 games and are currently...
Webster Star Anthony Pritchard Perseveres in Pandemic
Tulsa Webster guard Anthony Pritchard has signed with Tennessee Tech University. Find out how Anthony started playing basketball, how he developed his game, how he and his team have worked through the pandemic, why he chose Tennessee Tech and how he's overcome challenges to earn a college scholarship.
Adante’ Holiman Making Mark On McAlester Hoops
When you score as many points as McAlester point guard Adante’ Holiman does, it’s hard to keep track sometimes. In a recent game against Claremore, Holiman and the Buffs started off red-hot, jumping out to a 19-9 lead after one quarter. He didn’t realize it at the time, but the 5-9 sharpshooter had scored every one of his team’s points. “Ya,...
Rod Thompson Breaks Down This Year’s High School Basketball Season
Ford Game of the Week Analyst and AAU coach Rod Thompson spotlights high school basketball impact players, perennial powers, up and coming teams and stars for 2021 in girls and boys basketball.
Coaches Reflect on COVID-Influenced High School Football Season
The just-completed 2020 high school football season was one that won’t soon be forgotten. From great games and individual performances to games being cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus, the season provided a lot of memorable moments. Coaches, players, administrators and the OSSAA should all be commended for completing the season despite having to navigate a lot of unknowns. “Zero week...
Carl Albert QB Caps Off Amazing Career With Fourth State Title
Oklahoma high school football has been blessed with amazing players and teams during its long and storied history. Future Heisman Trophy winners, NFL All-Pros and Super Bowl champions have all been a part of some magical Friday nights. Until recently, one accomplishment had never taken place in the Sooner State's storied prep football history. No quarterback had ever been a...
