Verdigris spent last season knocking on the door of the state tournament. McMahan figures to be one of the Lady Cardinals' primary offensive weapons with her ability as a hitter, while Boyd provides consistency at setter. "Experience wise, I've got a few smart players," Horton said. Six private schools reside in the Lady Cardinals' classification, creating another difficult road toward the state tournament. The Lady Cardinals recently hosted a 10-team scrimmage and came away with only one loss, which came against North Rock Creek.