MOUNTAINEER NEWS

2008 Eastern Oklahoma State College
Girls Tournament of Champions
January 10-12, 2008, McAlester Expo Center

The Tournament of Champions, outside of state playoffs, is one of the best Girls Basketball Tournaments in the state of Oklahoma.  Many of the best teams from all different classes face-off  in head to head competition.  This tournament's prestige draws the best teams Oklahoma has to offer.  Some of the past champions include Edmond Memorial, Stillwater, Tulsa Edison, Tahlequah, Alva, Silo, Canadian, Indianola and Norman High.  

This tournament has seen many of the best players the state has had to offer.  Included on this list are Stephanie McGhee (Howe-2004 State Champions), Crystal Smith (Savanna), Krista Ragan (Indianola), and Stacy Hansmeyer (Norman High), Iciss Tillis (Cascia Hall-1999 State Champions). 

Six out of the eight teams in this year's bracket were ranked by coaches aid in their January 7th rankings.  These teams include: Del City- 6A ranked 4th, Coweta-5A ranked 2nd, McAlester- 5A ranked 4th, Durant-5A ranked 11th, Porum-2A ranked 11th, Talihina- 2A ranked 16th.

Tip off is scheduled to begin at 4pm on Thursday and Friday, and 3pm on Saturday.  The championship game will begin at 7:30.  All games will be played at the McAlester Expo Center.  Thanks to all the sponsors who continue to make this tournament the best in Oklahoma. 

THURSDAY, January 10, 2008 [BOX SCORES]

4:00 pm, Thursday, Durant VS Stillwater

5:30 pm, Thursday, Coweta VS Talihina

7:00 pm, Thursday, McAlester VS Porum

8:30 pm, Thursday, Del City VS Chouteau

4:00 pm, Friday, Chouteau VS Stillwater

5:30 pm Friday, McAlester VS Talihina

7:00 pm Friday, Del City VS Durant

8:30 pm Friday, Porum VS Coweta

3:00 pm, Saturday, 7th Place -Stillwater VS Talihina

4:30 pm, Saturday, Consolation Champions - Chouteau VS McAlester

6:00 pm, Saturday, 3rd Place - Durant VS Porum

7:30 pm, Saturday, Champions - Del City VS Coweta