Whenever play resumes, Memorial girls basketball coach Shane Coffey knows its going to be rough.
Saturday will mark the end of Edlam for the Lady Bulldogs as they take on Santa Fe. Then the fun begins with No. 2-ranked Norman, followed by a road contest at No. 4 Del City, and a home game against No. 1 Midwest City.
“Well, I was prepared for an Edlam game tonight,” Coffey said on Tuesday night. “To my knowledge, that game will be moved to Saturday, then we go into the three-game gauntlet where we face the top three teams in the state.”
That’s the Mid-State conference for you. The sixth-ranked team in the state, is fourth in its own conference. There simply are no off-nights, if you don’t bring your A game, you will get ran out of the gym.
“This year, yes, the Mid-State Conference is the best in the state. Traditionally the Mid-State Conference has been close to the top if not the best. But the Metro Conference has had some really good years, too,” Coffey said. “P.C. West had some good years with Danielle Gant, Santa Fe made a run there for a couple of years, Mustang has been really good, but right now, the Mid-State is the best.”
The Mid-State Conference has star power. The Metro Conference is right on their heels, and will likely be the dominant one next year.
Norman has Ashley Bruner, Midwest City has Richa Jackson and Diamond Ashmore, while Del City has Desiree Jeffries and Toni Young, both of whom will be at Oklahoma State next year. And Memorial has Taylor Anderson, who has become the Lady ‘Dogs go-to player.
That’s one heck of a group. That would be a nice All-State team, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if at least one will not be snubbed when the All-Conference Team is announced.
It’s a good thing to be battle tested when tournament time comes around. But it’s also good to gain some confidence before the tournament.
And luckily for the Lady ‘Dogs they end their season with Moore, Westmoore and Norman North. A win during this three-game stretch would just be icing on the cake.
Sports Opinion
January 28, 2009
SPRUILL : Memorial prepares for rough stretch
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My 2010 moment
First off, I’d like to thank the Edmond sporting community for accepting me into their fold, or at least accepting me as much as possible for a journalist. It has been a great five-and a half months and I’ve had the opportunity to witness some prime time moments while at The Sun.
- SPRUIL: Woods scandal not that shocking Charles Barkley warned us about it in 1993. Professional athletes should not be role models.
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SPRUILL: Woods scandal not so shocking
Charles Barkley warned us about it in 1993. Professional athletes should not be role models.
Sir Charles gave us this gem back then stating, “A million guys can dunk a basketball in jail, should they be role models?”
Just can’t do it. I remember vividly the day I learned this valuable lesson, it was when I got my copy of Sports Illustrated with Sooner quarterback Charles Thompson being ushered to jail in his infamous orange jumpsuit. - HARRISON : It’s time for some hoops With Bedlam in the rearview mirror and talk of freezing temperatures and possible snow this week it can only mean one thing. The winter sports season is upon us.
- SPRUIL: 'Dogs have nothing to lose Bulldogs have a chance to break another streak, which is to attempt to end the east sides dominance — Jenks and Union have combined to win 13 straight Class 6A state titles.
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SPRUILL: UCO loaded for another run
No. 18-ranked Central Oklahoma appears to be loaded for another deep run in the NCAA Division II tournament.
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SPRUIL: Playoff picture still cloudy
With most of the district’s already decided — a few key matchups still remain — it’s time to start looking at the playoff picture.
We know Edmond Memorial, Edmond North and Oklahoma Christian are in the playoffs. Deer Creek is on life support, while Oklahoma Christian Academy and Edmond Santa Fe are done for the year following Friday night. -
SPRUILL: OU's Bradford still livin' the dream
There’s still no guarantee that Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford will play this season. But Sooner fan or not, you have to love the Heisman Trophy winner’s attitude.
His first start could come this week against Baylor, or it could be against Texas. You will not hear any crying from Bradford, though, that is for certain.
The media has questioned his decision about coming back. He could have been the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, instead he gets injured in the opener and now his future is in question.
But what seems so shocking to some across the country, really isn’t that shocking at all. Bradford is living his dream. The dream of any former high school star in the state of Oklahoma that wants to play in either Stillwater or Norman. - HARRISON: Local teams draw favorable regional assignments With the end of the regular season fast approaching, local softball teams are turning their attention towards next week’s regional tournaments. While Edmond Santa Fe is the only squad that will be at home next week, all four teams have a legitimate shot at state.
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SPRUILL: Edmond recovering from split
Things are shaping up for another great football season for local teams.
As it stands, Edmond still has two undefeated teams in Edmond North and Oklahoma Christian School. And there are signs the big three have reached a near full recovery from the spit. - More Sports Opinion Headlines
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