Last week's games of the week did not disappoint.

With a host of highly anticipated district and rivalry matchups in the upcoming days, Oklahoma high school boys basketball appears to be kicking into high gear heading into the final month of action.

Here’s a look at The Oklahoman’s must-see games for the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3.

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Class 6A Owasso (15-2, 8-0 District 6A-3) at Class 6A Edmond Memorial (11-5, 6-2)

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Matters went in Edmond Memorial's favor when these two faced off on the eastside in the season's third game. However, things are different this time for Edmond Memorial, which will play on its home floor. A talented backcourt of sophomore Hudson Franz and senior Cieran Pedulla leads Shane Cowherd's Bulldogs. Edmond Memorial has won six of its last eight games since winning the Bishop McGuinness Classic at the start of January. However, Owasso has its own star in the making. The Rams are led by one of the state's top players in sophomore wing, Jalen Montonati. The 6-foot-7, five-star prospect currently has a host of power five Division I offers from the likes of Kansas, Michigan, Tennessee, OU and Oklahoma State. Expect Montonati and 6-foot-11 big man Jax Kerr to cause problems for scorching hot Edmond Memorial.

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Class 3A Victory Christian (15-2) at Class 4A Douglass (12-3)

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Second-ranked Douglass has picked up where it left off a year ago. The defending Class 4A champion Trojans have won 10 consecutive games since mid-December. Their backcourt duo of Landry Ballard and Davon Scott alongside forward Jaden Williams has Douglass rolling and favored to win a second consecutive title. Yet, Tulsa's Victory Christian may have something to say about that on Friday. The Conquerors are led by brothers Gene and Chris Mason, who have immensely impacted Victory Christian's stellar start to the year. Chris, a 6-foot-7 three-star prospect, is fresh off an electric performance against Metro Christian, scoring 25 points with 19 rebounds and five steals.

Class 5A El Reno (12-5, 4-4 District 5A-1) at Class 5A Crossings Christian (13-3, 9-0)

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Tuesday will mark the second time this season that these two District 5A-1 foes face off. Crossings Christian took care of business in the last meeting, as the Knights won by nine behind star guard Cal Furnish. He recently reached 1,000 career points, leading the Knights' effort while winning seven of its last eight games. Don't count out El Reno, though. The Indians seem to have caught a groove in 2024, with star guard Carter RomanNose leading the show. He had a dominant outing against Altus last week, scoring 31 points in the first half in a 55-point win.

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Class 5A Carl Albert (13-4, 6-2 District 5A-1) at Class 5A Guthrie (16-2, 8-1)

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Bluejays have completely turned matters around from a season ago. After an 11-15 finish in 2023, Guthrie guards Braydon Morgan and Alex Clark have led them to win 16 games this season, including an eight-point win over Carl Albert in the fourth game of the year. On the other hand, the Titans have been on a tear, winning ten of its last 11 games by an average margin of 27 points. Expect brothers Quincy and Jayden Hopkins to look to get things going for Carl Albert early to split its season series with Guthrie.

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Class 6A Edmond North (12-2, 7-0 District 6A-1) at Class 6A Mustang (13-5, 5-4)

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Expect a star-studded battle in the season's second matchup between two of Class 6A's elites. Mustang's shifty duo of wing Roman Miller and freshman Tyson Pogi currently have the Broncos on a five-game winning streak. Miller has dominated in January, averaging 21 points, eight rebounds, and 2.5 steals. Yet, expect the two-time defending Class 6A champion Huskies to be prepared for the unrest in Mustang. Look for Edmond North's Dylan Warlick and Chianté Tramble duo to be ready to snatch a fourth consecutive road victory in a hostile environment.

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Other key matchups in the metro area

Class 6A Broken Arrow (13-5, 7-2 Districtr 6A-4) at Class 6A Choctaw (13-4, 7-2): Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets have won six of their last eight games behind the electric play of Ja'Mon Valentine and Camden Hyman. However, the DJ Howell-led Tigers are looking to remain atop District 6A-4 with a win on the road in Choctaw.

Class 5A Midwest City (14-3, 8-0 District 5A-2) at Class 5A Del City (11-7, 8-1): The Bombers look to keep streaking at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Led by four-star OSU commit Carlsheon Young and guard Roy Henderson, expect Midwest City to come out motivated against its Mid-Del rival.

Jordan Davis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jordan? He can be reached at jdavis@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @jdavis34_. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Jordan’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.

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