TULSA – Bethany advanced to the finals of the Lincoln Christian Winter Classic with a 67-65 win over Stilwell in five overtimes Friday (Jan. 5)

The Class 4A fourth-ranked Bronchos (9-0) got the defensive stop they needed, forcing a loose ball as time expired for the win.

Junior Aiden Todd led Bethany with 25 points. Fellow junior Wyatt Geissler added 10 points. Another junior, Garrett Johnson scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds. Junior Jackie Payne also scored eight points and snagged 10 rebounds.

THURSDAY, Jan. 4
GIRLS: Lindsay 74, Western Heights 17
LINDSAY – The host Leopardettes routed Western Heights in the first round of the Charles K. Heatley Classic.
Jet freshman Jasmini Jessie led Western Heights with six points before fouling out late in the game.

WEST METRO SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY, Jan. 4
BOYS: Bethany 48, Okmulgee 33 (Lincoln Christian Winter Classic)
BOYS: Pauls Valley 56, Western Heights 37. (Charles K. Heatley Classic at Lindsay)
GIRLS: Lindsay 74, Western Heights 17. (Charles K. Heatley Classic at Lindsay)

FRIDAY, Jan. 5
BOYS: Bethany 67, Stilwell 65, 5OT (Lincoln Christian Winter Classic)

SATURDAY, Jan.6
BOYS: Bethany vs. Sapulpa (CHAMPIONSHIP-Lincoln Christian Winter Classic)