Lincoln Christian Defeats Kingfisher in 4A Girls Basketball Quarterfinals

Photos capture the action as Lincoln Christian takes down Kingfisher in the state tournament

Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:36pm

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The Lincoln Christian girls basketball team defeated Kingfisher in the Class 4A quarterfinal game of the 2026 Oklahoma state high school basketball tournament. The game, played at the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City, featured strong defensive play and close scoring throughout.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top teams in Class 4A girls basketball was an important early-round game in the state tournament. The winner will advance to the semifinals, putting them one step closer to the state championship.

The details

Lincoln Christian's Lexis Leyva had a key blocked shot against Kingfisher's Reese Roof, and Lincoln Christian's Maddi Stewart played strong defense against Kingfisher's Ela Hartman. The game was tightly contested, with both teams fighting for loose balls and battling at the basket.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 as part of the Class 4A girls state high school basketball tournament quarterfinals.

The players

Lexis Leyva

A player for the Lincoln Christian girls basketball team who had a key blocked shot in the game.

Reese Roof

A player for the Kingfisher girls basketball team who was blocked by Lexis Leyva.

Maddi Stewart

A Lincoln Christian player who played strong defense against Kingfisher's Ela Hartman.

Ela Hartman

A Kingfisher player who was defended well by Maddi Stewart.

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What’s next

The winner of this quarterfinal game will advance to the Class 4A girls basketball semifinals, which will be played on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The takeaway

This hard-fought quarterfinal matchup between Lincoln Christian and Kingfisher showcased the high level of talent and competitiveness in Oklahoma's Class 4A girls high school basketball. Both teams displayed strong defense and a determination to advance in the state tournament.