The Oklahoman

BIG ALL-CITY GIRLS BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM

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Ashlyn Evans-Thompson, El Reno

5-foot-8 | Guard | Senior The Story: The Suburban Conference Player of the Year put together 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game to lead El Reno (24-5) to a Class 5A state championsh­ip appearance. Evans-Thompson signed with East Central.

Baylor Franz, Edmond Memorial

5-foot-6 | Guard | Junior The Story: The Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year took Edmond Memorial back to the Class 6A state tournament for the first time since 2018. Franz averaged 19.2 points, eight rebounds and three blocks a game to lead Edmond Memorial (18-9).

Randi Harding, Mustang 5-foot-6 | Guard | Senior The Story: Harding near

ly doubled her scoring average this season to lead Mustang (22-5) into the Class 6A state tournament. The once defensive specialist turned into a dual-threat this season for 15.3 points per game. Harding is committed to Butler Community College.

Laci Steele, Edmond North

5-foot-10 | Forward | Junior

The Story: Edmond North put together its best season in school history and Steele was a big reason why. The Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Player of the Year averaged 21.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game as Edmond North (28-1) won its first Class 6A state championsh­ip.

Janiyah Williams, Stillwater

5-foot-9 | Guard | Freshman

The Story: The nationally-ranked prospect by ESPN led Stillwater (14-14) to the state tournament for the first time since 2005. The Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year tallied 18.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.

Coach of the Year: Pete Papahronis, Edmond North

The Story: Papahronis guided Edmond North to its best season in program history, rallying to a 28-1 record and capping it with its first Class 6A state championsh­ip. He earned his 300th career win en route to the championsh­ip.

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