Stigler battles Heavener, Keota homecoming, more area hoops

Stigler heads to Heavener for a big Black Diamond Conference rivalry game. Stigler's girls are ranked ahead of Heavener and should play much better against the Wolves than in recent seasons. In the boys game, Stigler and Heavener should play closely as both are desperate for a win. Meanwhile, Keota plays its homecoming game, with the ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m. Here is the slate for tonight.

Stigler at Heavener

Panthers boys (1-9) at Heavener (3-7) 6:30 p.m.

Last game: Hartshorne 60, Stigler 51; Wilburton 58, Heavener 24.

Last meeting: Heavener 44, Stigler 37 (Feb. 12, 2016)

Notes: Besides, the seven-point loss to Heavener last February, Stigler took a one-point loss to Heavener at home last January, giving up a shot in the closing seconds. Stigler has lost its last two games while Heavener has lost six straight. While Stigler has sometimes struggled in halfcourt defense, Heavener has not produced much offensively. The Wolves have not scored more than 41 points since the season opener against St. Paul (Ark.). Stigler averages 48.2 points per game and allows 62.9 per game while Heavener scores 35.6 points per game and allows 48.1 per game.

Panthers girls (9-2, ranked 15th in Class 3A) at Heavener (9-1, ranked 16th in Class 3A) 8 p.m.

Last game: Stigler 75, Hartshorne 31; Heavener 52, Wilburton 46.

Last meeting: Heavener 62, Stigler 34 (Feb. 12, 2016)

Notes: Stigler has lost the last four games against Heavener by double digits, but has improved to the point that it should compete well against the Wolves on their homecoming night. Heavener is 0-1 against ranked opponents, while Stigler is 1-2. Heavener has won five games decided by six points or less, and Stigler is 3-1 in those games. Shauntey Hays is leading Stigler with 16.5 points per game. Stigler's Adi Pacek has heated up recently, scoring 12.3 points per the last four games. Heavener's Jazmine Lopez scored 16 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, during her debut for the Wolves after transferring from Howe. Stigler scores 54.7 points per game and allows 36.5 per game. Heavener averages 52.6 points per game while allowing 43.5 per game.

Keota vs. Wister

Lions boys (2-9) vs. Wildcats (10-4) 6:30 p.m.

Last game: McCurtain 75, Keota 50; Wister 68, Arkoma 50.

Last meeting: Wister 72, Keota 70 (Feb. 5, 2016)

Notes: Keota has lost its last three games. Wister has won five of its last six games.

Lions girls (5-6) vs. Wildcats (5-9) 8 p.m.

Last game: Keota 45, McCurtain 38; Wister 59, Arkoma 51.

Last meeting: Keota 33, Wister 20 (Dec. 15, 2016)

Notes: Keota beat Wister to reach the Green Valley Conference Tournament final in December. The Lions have started 1-1 since Greg Grimmett took over as head basketball coach last week.

Porum vs. Porter

Panthers girls (10-1, ranked 20th in Class A) vs. Pirates (9-1) 6:30 p.m.

Last game: Porum 53, Gans 30; Porter 43, Okay 24.

Last meeting: Porter 44, Porum 43 (OT) (Nov. 29, 2016)

Notes: Porum looks to avenge its only loss of the season, which came on a last-second three-pointer in overtime. All of Porum's wins have been by at least nine points. The Pirates won their first eight games of the season. They have won four games by six or fewer points.

Panthers boys (6-5) vs. Pirates (0-10) 8 p.m.

Last game: Porum 62, Gans 53; Okay 67, Porter 50.

Last meeting: Porum 60, Porter 53 (Nov. 29, 2016)

Notes: Porum has won three of its last four games. Mason Coulston is averaging 20.3 points per game. Colt Macom has scored 27 points in the last two games.