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The OSSAA Class A state basketball tournament kicks off this Tuesday at the iconic State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, igniting excitement among fans and players alike. With thrilling matchups lined up for Thursday and Friday, basketball enthusiasts anticipate high-stakes contests leading to the championship on Saturday night. The event marks the final games at State Fair Arena, celebrating the rich history of high school basketball in Oklahoma. Fans are encouraged to rally together for this unforgettable experience.

Excitement Builds in Oklahoma City for OSSAA Class A State Basketball Tournament!

The buzz is palpable in Oklahoma City as the OSSAA Class A state tournament quarterfinals tip-off on Tuesday at the iconic State Fair Arena. With teams from across the state vying for glory, basketball fans can anticipate some thrilling matchups and edge-of-your-seat action!

Thursday’s Thrilling Lineup

Kick off your Thursday with an early morning hoop-fest at State Fair Arena. The matchups slated for the day include:

  • Dale vs. Cashion at 9 a.m.
  • Fairland vs. Hartshorne at 10:30 a.m.
  • Rejoice Christian vs. Hooker at noon.
  • Pocola vs. Riverside at 1:30 p.m.

As the day progresses, the action doesn’t stop. Additional games scheduled for Thursday evening will see:

  • Dale vs. Merritt at 4:30 p.m.
  • Oklahoma Bible Academy vs. Latta at 6 p.m.
  • Howe vs. Hartshorne at 7:30 p.m.
  • Okemah vs. Pocola at 9 p.m.

Friday’s High-Stakes Contests

Friday will bring even more excitement with the winners from Thursday’s games facing off in high-stakes contests. At noon, get ready as the Dale-Cashion winner battles it out against the Fairland-Hartshorne winner. Then, at 1:30 p.m., we’ll witness the Pocola-Riverside winner go head-to-head with the Rejoice Christian-Hooker winner.

As the day progresses, the spotlight will shift to the evening games, featuring:

  • Dale-Merritt winner vs. Oklahoma Bible Academy-Latta winner at 4:30 p.m.
  • Okemah-Pocola winner vs. Howe-Hartshorne winner at 6 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars for Championship Saturday

All roads lead to Saturday when the champions of the Class A tournament will be crowned! The championship game is set for 6:45 p.m. at State Fair Arena. What a way to wrap up the tournament in this historic venue!

Tuesday’s Game Highlights

Tuesday set the tone for the tournament with some significant scores that had fans cheering in the stands. Highlights from Tuesday’s matchups include:

  • Okarche conquering Texhoma with a resounding score of 87-63.
  • Rattan overpowering Sterling 81-42.
  • Okay taking down Summit Christian 59-44.
  • Caddo narrowly defeating Cyril 50-47.

What’s Next?

Excitement continues with more games lined up this week! Upcoming matchups you won’t want to miss include:

  • Okarche vs. Rattan on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
  • Caddo vs. Okay on Friday at 9 p.m.
  • The championship game wraps things up on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

This tournament not only brings thrilling basketball but also marks the final games held at State Fair Arena, affectionately known as The Big House. To commemorate this historic venue, a special coffee-table book titled “The Big House: Celebrating 60 years of high school basketball championships at State Fair Arena” will soon be available for pre-order. This book is perfect for fans wanting to relive the rich history and celebrate past champions of the state tournament.

With so many games ahead and the excitement building, it’s the perfect time to rally friends and family and head to State Fair Arena for some unforgettable high school basketball action!

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