First-team profiles
Helped El Reno roll to a 28-0 record and 5A state title as she averaged 13.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks. Selected as the MVP for the 5A state and Anadarko tournaments. Scored 20 against Del City in a 5A quarterfinal. Holds El Reno’s career rebounding record. Career totals: 102 games, 1,100 points, 779 rebounds, 205 blocks, 102 steals, 78 assists.
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Averaged 17.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and three steals to help the Chieftains reach the 5A final. Had 26 points and 13 rebounds in a regular-season win over Rogers. Had 13 double-doubles this season. Helped Sapulpa win two state titles in the previous three seasons. Career totals: 104 games, 1,355 points, 690 rebounds, 324 assists, 198 steals.
College: Abilene Christian
Edmond North • Senior
Averaged 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 2.6 assists to lead the Huskies to the 6A final after winning state championships the previous two years. Won the 6A 3-point shootout contest at the state tournament. A four-year starter, her career record was 105-6. Career totals: 108 games, 1,208 points, 544 rebounds, 252 steals, 227 assists.
Edmond Memorial • Junior
Averaged 16.2 points, five rebounds and 2.1 steals to help the Bulldogs reach the 6A semifinals. Shared the Tournament of Champions MVP award with teammate Janiyah Williams. Had 26 points, on 8-of-11 3s, with four steals in a win over U.S. Grant. Career totals: 80 games, 1,002 points, 311 rebounds, 132 steals, 74 assists.
Marcayla Johnson
B.T. Washington • Junior
Led the Hornets to their second state tournament in a row as she averaged 20 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 steals. Was the 5A state tournament’s leading scorer with 55 points despite playing only two games. Produced 26 points and 11 rebounds against Midwest City in a quarterfinal. Had 29 points against Sapulpa in a semifinal. Surpassed 1,000 career points.
Helped lead the Bronchos to their second consecutive 4A state title. For the season, averaged 18.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.4 steals. Scored 35 points, including 4-of-8 shooting on 3s, in a win over Cache. Bethany coach Eric Sailer said, “Her leadership skills are off the charts.” Career totals: 1,536 points, 565 rebounds, 269 assists, 252 steals, 60 blocks.
Averaged 21.7 points, six rebounds and 2.1 steals to help the Tigers post an 18-9 record. Scored 70 points in three games to help the Tigers win the ConocoPhillips/Arvest Invitational in Bartlesville. BA coach Shane Coffey said, “She is a fierce competitor with the abiity to score at all three levels.” Career totals: 74 games, 1,361 points, 297 rebounds, 196 assists, 130 steals.
Averaged 33 points in seven playoffs games as 3A Bethel reached its third consecutive state tournament. For the season, averaged 24.8 points, seven rebounds, two assists and 3.1 steals. Made 72 3s this season. Had a career-high 41 points against Christian Heritage. Career totals: 85 games, 1,837 points, 502 rebounds, 250 steals, 196 assists, 57 blocks, 180 3s.
Saniyah Morrison
Averaged 23 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.9 steals to lead the Ropers to the 5A state tournament. Scored at least 40 in three games. Had 28 points to lift Rogers past Sapulpa 64-60 in an area championship game and scored 20, including the winning basket, in a 48-46, regular-season victory over Sapulpa. Career: 70 games, 1,169 points, 459 rebounds, 288 assists.
Keeley Parks
Norman • Junior
Averaged 26.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.6 steals and three assists as Norman finished 17-10 and reached the 6A area tournament. Scored 51 points in a 63-61 overtime win over Midwest City. had 13 double-doubles with five games of at least 10 steals. Scored at least 16 points in every game. She is ranked as the Class of 2025’s No. 19 recruit nationally by espnW.
Putnam West • Senior
Helped PCW (26-1) win its first state title since 1981 as she averaged 12.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 2.8 assists. Excelled on defense. Scored career-high 30 points against Grind Prep. PCW coach Ja’Ron Jefferson said, “Caya is a talented athlete who has found herself as a leader.” Career totals: 76 games, 897 points, 355 rebounds, 245 steals, 161 assists, 40 steals.
Maddi Stewart
Lincoln Christian • Sophomore
Averaged 15.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists to help the Bulldogs reach the 4A state final. Shot 53% on 2-pointers and 81% on free throws. Had 47 points and 32 rebounds in three state tournament games. Produced 20 points and 11 rebounds against Stilwell in a quarterfinal. Scored 27 against Glenpool in a Feb. 13 win. Career: 60 games, 868 points, 510 rebounds, 175 assists.
Jill Twiehaus
Voted as the World’s Ms. Outside winner. Averaged 19.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.4 assists. Jenks coach Will Seymour said, “Jill is a generational talent at a level in which most coaches never get a chance to coach. She makes the game look so easy even if other teams are double teaming her.” Career: 83 games, 1,444 points, 394 rebounds, 154 steals.
Zya Vann
Selected as 4A state tournament MVP as she scored 52 points in three games. For the season, averaged 18.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 2.3 assists. Shot 38% on 3s with 58 made, 55% on 2s and 80% on free throws. Holds Bethany’s career scoring record. Career: 105 games, 1,789 points, 631 rebounds, 433 steals.
Janiyah Williams
Edmond Memorial • Junior
After being sidelined with an ankle injury in the area final, came back with 21 points and 12 rebounds in a 6A quarterfinal win over Mustang. For the season, averaged 16.2 points, eight rebounds, 2.1 steals and two assists. EM coach Rachel Crabaugh said, “Janiyah is strong and has a great vertical.” Career: 67 games, 1,093 points, 352 rebounds, 137 assists and 113 steals.
Coach of the Year
Jennifer Douglas * El Reno
Led 5A El Reno to a perfect season, 28-0, and its first girls state title. She has a 152-63 record in eight seasons with seven state tournament berths at El Reno, including runner-up finishes in 2019 and ’22. Led El Reno to the semifinals in 2021 and ’23. Before being hired by El Reno, she was U.S. Grant’s head coach for two seasons and an assistant for Midwest City when it won a 6A state title in 2016. Graduated from Lexington High School, where she played basketball and softball, and Southwestern State (SWOSU).
First team
Player, school, Cl., Ht., Gr., Avg.
Pauline Black-Harmon, El Reno, 5A, 5-10, Sr., 13.6
Allison Heathcock, Edmond North, 6A, 6-0, Sr., 20.2
Tyla Heard, Sapulpa, 5A, 6-0, Sr., 17.6
Avery Hjelmstad, Edmond Memorial, 6A, 6-1, Jr.,16.3
Marcayla Johnson, B.T. Washington, 6A, 6-0, Jr., 20.0
Keziah Lofton, Bethany, 4A, 6-1, Jr., 18.1
McKenzie Mathurin, Broken Arrow, 6A, 5-10, Jr., 21.7
Josie Megehee, Bethel, 5A, 5-10, Jr., 24.8
Saniyah Morrison, Rogers, 5A, 5-7, Jr., 23.0
Keeley Parks, Norman, 6A, 5-11, Jr., 26.3
Caya Smith, Putnam West, A, 6-0, Sr., 12.3
Maddi Stewart, Lincoln Chr., 4A, 5-9, So., 15.9
Jill Twiehaus, Jenks, 6A, 5-10, Sr., 19.6
Zya Vann, Bethany, 4A, 5-10, Sr., 18.5
Janiyah Williams, Ed. Memorial, 6A, 5-9, Jr., 16.2
Honorable mention
Adair: Misty Mooney. 5-8, sr.
Alva: Lakin Gaddy, 5-6, jr.
Arnett: Allie Tune, 5-9, so.
Bethany: Kayten Donley, 6-0, jr.
Bishop Kelley: Anne Blankenship, 5-11, jr.
Bixby: Kate Wernli, 5-10, so.
B.T. Washington: Ky’Liin Johnson-Cooper, 5-5, so.
Bristow: Addi Alexander, 5-6, sr.
Broken Arrow: Macy Marraccini, 5-6, jr.
Caddo: Jaycie Nichols, 5-10, jr.
Cashion: Lauren Jenkins, 5-7, sr.
Central: Montay Davis, 5-8, sr.
Choctaw: Kate Davis, 5-8, sr.
Classen SAS: Skylar Durley, 5-9, jr.
Collinsville: Brie Smith, 5-11, sr.
Community Christian: Preslee Hartsock, 5-8, jr.
Coweta: Gia Dennis, 5-7, fr.; Macee Matthews, 6-0, so.
Dale: Teague Muncy, 5-11, jr.
Edmond Memorial: Addy Johnson, 5-7, sr.
Edmond North: Kate Melton, 5-7, sr.; KK Peeler, 5-5, sr.
El Reno: Raegan Bugaj, 5-2, jr.; Emmary Elizondo, 5-8, jr.; Nazhoni Sleeper, 5-6, sr.; Lilly Thomas, 6-1, jr.
Fort Gibson: Addy Whiteley, 5-4, jr.
Garber: Leila Washington, 6-0, sr.
Glenpool: Tyra McKinnie, 6-0, so.; Aaliyah Shawnee, 5-7, jr.
Grind Prep: Sania Richardson, 5-6, jr.
Guthrie: Mariah Dightman, 5-7, sr.; Anjewl Murillo, 5-8, sr.
Guymon: Tazhia Watson, 6-0, sr.
Holland Hall: Mia Adams, 5-9, jr.
Idabel: Mary Carden, 6-6, sr.; Jaylen Cauthron, 5-6, fr.; Mercades Lopez, 5-5, jr.
Inola: Miller Weast, 5-8, sr.
KIPP Tulsa: Heaven Smith, 5-6, sr.
Lincoln Christian: Audrey Hopkins, 5-11, jr.
Lomega: Abby Swart, 5-5, sr.
Lookeba-Sickles: Ellie Willard, 5-7, sr.
Mannford: Bella Pehrson, 6-0, sr.
Merritt: Addison Hartman, 5-9, sr.
Midwest City: De’Yanna Douglas, 6-1, sr.
Millwood: Brandie Harrod, 6-1, jr.
Mustang: Parker Simonsen, 5-7, sr.
Okla. Bible: Conley Cayot, 5-9, jr.
OKC Douglass: N’Kiyah Burge. 6-0, so.
Oktaha: Ava Scott, 5-7, sr.
Owasso: Alex McGarrah, 5-7, sr.; Makenna Yokley, 6-1, sr.
Perry: Kennedy Hight, 5-8, sr.
Pocola: Allyssa Parker, 6-0, jr.
Porum: Courtney Pease, 5-4, sr.
Putnam West: Shamar Bert, 5-6, sr.; Jayla Constant, 5-8, so.; Da’Nae Jefferson, 5-8, so.
Riverside: Karliey Parker, 5-7, sr.
Quinton: Haddie Lindley, 5-5, sr.
Red Oak: Cady Mae Ammons, 5-8, sr.
Rejoice Christian: Madison Hunnicutt. 5-11, so.
Rogers: Nellie Simmons, 5-11, sr.
Roland: Haven Freeman, 5-10, jr.; Lilly Medicine Bird, 6-0, sr.
Sand Springs: Kauri Wilson, 5-3, sr.
Sapulpa: Taylor Bilby, 5-7, sr.; Riki McQuarters, 5-8, so.
Sasakwa: Emileigh Palmer, 5-5, sr.
Seiling: Kenly Gore, 5-7, sr.; Braci Nyberg, 5-7, sr.
Sentinel: Rylea Pruitt, 6-0, sr.
Shawnee: Daley Rice, 5-9, so.
Stilwell: Snowda Watie, 5-4, sr.
Summit Christian: Trinity Garnatz, 5-10, sr.
Tahlequah: Jadyn Buttery, 5-11, sr.; Kori Rainwater. 6-1, sr.
Tuttle: Allie Rehl, 5-9, sr.
Vanoss: Avery Ellis, 5-10, sr.
Verdigris: Kate Wiginton, 5-5, jr.
Wagoner: Gracy Shieldnight, 5-11, sr..
Washington: Kelby Beller, 5-6, so.; Breanna Lindert, 5-9, jr.
Yukon: Gabby Tilley, 5-7, sr.
GIRLS SUPER 12
1. Putnam West (6A, 27-1)
Coach Jaron Jefferson led PCW to its first state title since 1981. PCW’s only loss was by five against Edmond Santa Fe only three days after its first win over Edmond North in the Jenks/Union Invitational final.
2. Edmond North (6A, 26-2)
After two consecutive state titles, the Huskies came so close to a perfect season as their two losses were by a combined three points to state champion Putnam West.
El Reno’s closest game in its perfect season was a six-pointer over Del City in the quarterfinal.
4. Edmond Memorial (6A, 23-4)
Reached the state semifinals. Won the Tournament of Champions. Only two teams defeated the Bulldogs — Edmond North and Sand Springs, twice each.
The Rams had their best season since winning the state title in 2018. They won nine in a row until losing to Putnam West in the semifinals.
A dominant team with OU commits Zya Vann and Keziah Lofton. The Bronchos’ only in-state loss was against Edmond North.
7. Lincoln Christian (4A, 26-4)
The Bulldogs were the TofC runners-up. Before the state final, their three losses were by a combined six points. Swept two games over 5A runner-up Sapulpa.
Lost to El Reno in the state final after winning two gold balls in the previous three years. Went on a 12-1 run to reach the title game.
9. Booker T. Washington (5A, 20-9)
In Rabu Leyva’s last season as the Hornets’ coach, they rebounded from a four-game losing streak at mid-season to reach the semifinals.
Coach Kayla Denton led the Warriors to their first state title. Their only loss was against Bethany in the Arkansas Tournament of Champions.
11. Midwest City (5A, 23-4)
Won 12 in a row before losing to B.T. Washington in the quarterfinals.
The Tigers were 24-1 before losing in the area tournament to Coweta and B.T. Washington — a team they had defeated three times previously this season.
Previous winners
2023: Stailee Heard, Sapulpa
2022: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Classen SAS
2021: Kelbie Washington, Norman
2020: Aaliyah Moore, Moore
2019: Gabby Gregory, Holland Hall
2018: Gabby Gregory, Holland Hall
2017: Ana Llanusa, Choctaw
2016: Aaliyah Wilson, Muskogee
2015: Rylie Torrey, Locust Grove
2014: Toree Thompson, Broken Arrow
2013: Jessica Washington, Jenks
2012: Courtney Walker, Edmond Santa Fe
2011: Courtney Walker, Edmond Santa Fe
2010: Richa Jackson, Midwest City
2009: Taleya Mayberry, B.T. Washington
2008: Alyssia Brewer, Sapulpa
2007: Angel Goodrich, Tahlequah Sequoyah
2006: Rose Hammon, Depew
2005: Earnesia Williams, Sapulpa
2004: Stephanie McGhee, Howe
2003: Twiggy McIntyre, Sapulpa
2002: Laura Andrews, Washington (Okla.)
2001: Kala Bowers, Woodward
2000: Iciss Tillis, Cascia Hall
2023: Darlean Calip, Sapulpa
2022: Jim Perinovic, Classen SAS
2021: Michael Neal, Norman
2020: Justin Brown, Tahlequah Sequoyah
2019: Scott Winfield, Adair
2018: Chuck London, Fort Gibson
2017: Samy Mack, East Central
2016: Katie Thomson, Midwest City
2015: Larry Callison, Tahlequah Sequoyah
2014: Mike Hughes, Broken Arrow
2013: Annette Kennedy, B.T. Washington
2012: Paul Bass, Edmond Santa Fe
2011: Jerry Walker, Fort Gibson
2010: Art Bode, Midwest City
2009: Annette Kennedy, B.T. Washington
2007: Bill Nobles, Tahlequah Sequoyah
2006: Samy Mack, East Central
2005: Danny Acord, Davenport
2004: Mark Campbell, Claremore
2003: Darlean Calip, Jenks; Mark Campbell, Claremore
2002: Steve Odle, Kansas
2001: Chuck London, Bristow
2000: Rick Wilson, Carl Albert