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5 Oklahoma City-area high school boys basketball games to watch this week

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 has kicked into high gear in its final month of action.

Here’s a look at The Oklahoman’s must-see games for the week of Feb. 4-10.

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Carl Albert's Quincy Hopkins drives up court as Norman's Trashaun Combs-Pierce defends during a boy's high school basketball game between Carl Albert and Norman at the Titan Classic at Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Okla., Friday, Jan.20, 2023.
Carl Albert's Quincy Hopkins drives up court as Norman's Trashaun Combs-Pierce defends during a boy's high school basketball game between Carl Albert and Norman at the Titan Classic at Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Okla., Friday, Jan.20, 2023.

Class 5A Crossings Christian (15-4, 10-1 District 5A-1) at Class 5A Carl Albert (15-4, 8-2 District 5A-1)

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Expect chaos in the second district matchup between two of Class 5A's finest programs. The streaking Knights have won nine of their last 11 games behind the play of Cal Furnish and Cam Parker, while dropping just one game so far against other 5A competition. While Crossings Christian has been on a tear, so has Carl Albert. The Titans are spearheaded by brothers Quincy and Jayden Hopkins despite losing Northern Illinois commit Jayden Mott. They've won 12 of their last 13 games since the Mustang Holiday Classic.

Oklahoma Christian School's Carson Jones makes a 3-pointer after getting fouled by North Rock Creek's Cason Coomer during a boys high school basketball game between North Rock Creek and Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Okla., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Oklahoma Christian School's Carson Jones makes a 3-pointer after getting fouled by North Rock Creek's Cason Coomer during a boys high school basketball game between North Rock Creek and Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Okla., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Class 3A Oklahoma Christian School (18-2) at Class 3A Millwood (13-7)

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Tuesday will mark the first time these two will face off this year since Oklahoma Christian School defeated Millwood a year ago this week. Much has changed for both teams since then, but the dominance of Saints' big man Luke Gray has remained the same. The senior is currently averaging 22 points and 16 rebounds alongside Carson Jones and has first-ranked OCS as the current favorite to win Class 3A. Millwood has turned things around since a three-game win streak derailed its season in the past month. Look for Xon Williams and sophomore guard Khris Clay to step up.

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Edmond North's Chiante' Tramble looks to get by Deer Creek's Clyde Davis, Jr., during the boys high school game between Deer Creek and Edmond North at Deer Creek High School, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Edmond North's Chiante' Tramble looks to get by Deer Creek's Clyde Davis, Jr., during the boys high school game between Deer Creek and Edmond North at Deer Creek High School, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Class 6A Moore (13-5, 8-5 District 6A-1) at Class 6A Edmond North (15-2, 10-0 District 6A-1)

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Edmond North, two-time defending Class 6A champions, has widely cemented itself as the best team in the state for the third consecutive season. The Huskies duo of Chiante' Tramble and Dylan Warlick have been electric this season, leading the way to an undefeated record against Oklahoma competition. Although, don't sleep on Moore's season either. The Lions have won nine in a row behind the stellar play of Darian Grant and Tristan Hankins.

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Mustang's Tyson Pogi drives to the basket around a Putnam City North defender during a boys game between Mustang and Putnam City North at Putnam CIty North HS in Oklahoma City.
Mustang's Tyson Pogi drives to the basket around a Putnam City North defender during a boys game between Mustang and Putnam City North at Putnam CIty North HS in Oklahoma City.

Class 6A Mustang (13-7, 5-6 District 6A-1) at Class 6A Deer Creek (15-5, 7-4 District 6A-1)

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

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 have led the Broncos to win five of its last seven games. Miller dominated in January, averaging 21 points, eight rebounds and 2.5 steals. Yet, don't sleep on Deer Creek despite a few tough losses. The Antlers' backcourt, led by Clyde Davis Jr. and Hudson Lisenmeyer, has been pivotal in multiple big games this season.

Class 5A El Reno (15-5, 7-4 District 5A-1) at Class 5A Guthrie (17-3, 9-2 District 5A-1)

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Tuesday will mark the second time these two District 5A-1 foes face off. The Bluejays took care of business in the last meeting down the stretch. They enter Friday having won six of its last eight games behind the stellar play of its duo of guards Braydon Morgan and Alex Clark. However, expect Carter RomanNose and El Reno to attempt to snatch a key road victory.

Other key matchup in the metro area

Dynamic Prep (TX) at Class 4A Douglass (12-3): Former NBA all-star Jermaine O'Neal's prep school will be in town to take on the Trojans at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Expect a thriller as Douglass' trio of Jaden Nickens, Davon Scott and Jaden Williams will face off against three-star, 6-6 forward Leon Horner.

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