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Edmond Santa Fe Wins mcguinness classic
Edmond Santa Fe defeated Crossings Christian 68-58 to win the 66th Annual McGuinness Classic basketball tournament. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Wolves, who won only 10 games last season.
key Players & Moments:
* TJ Newton led Santa Fe with 22 points, including five three-pointers in the second half that broke open the game.
* Joseph Baba and DeWayne McKinney each contributed 14 points.
* jarmille “Money” Robinson was named Tournament MVP.
* Braden Buckingham of crossings Christian scored 16 points.
* Santa Fe outscored Crossings 14-4 to start the second half, shifting the game’s momentum.
New Coach, New Results:
The win is attributed to the impact of new head coach Shane Evans, a highly decorated basketball figure in Oklahoma with a history of success at Millwood, OU, Midwest city, and Edmond North. Evans challenged the team to improve after a disappointing previous season, and they responded by demonstrating maturity and handling adversity well.
all-Tournament Team:
* Joseph baba (Edmond Santa Fe)
* Bo Barber (Crossings Christian)
* Kaleb Blackwolf (Del City)
* Braden Buckingham (Crossings Christian)
* Cam Collins (Norman North)
* Bodie Lashley (Edmond Memorial)
* Ayden Mayo (deer Creek)
* Isaiah Nelson (Bishop McGuinness)
* TJ Newton (Edmond Santa Fe)
* Jordan Valentine (Choctaw)
* MVP: Jarmille “Money” Robinson (Edmond Santa Fe)
The article highlights the team’s growth, the coach’s influence, and the exciting second-half performance that secured the championship.
