Class 6A boys basketball: Midwest City beats Putnam City to reach title game

The Bombers and Bulldogs split their two earlier meetings this season. Edmond Memorial handed Midwest City (28-1) its only loss.

“It’s gonna be a challenge,” said Midwest City coach Dewayne Bradley. “It’s gonna be difficult with them. But we’re there. We haven’t played a perfect game yet. Tomorrow would be a nice time to make that happen.”

Friday, the Bombers led 14-9 after the first quarter, and took what seemed like a comfortable 30-12 lead into halftime.

Putnam City, though, opened the fourth quarter on an 11-0 run to pull within striking distance. The rally ultimately fell short, and the Bombers advanced to their ninth state-title game in school history.

“In the first half, they were trapping and we were just moving the ball and attacking,” Bradley said. “We just got a little passive. They got real aggressive, and got some steals and made some shots.”

Junior Kesean Brown led Midwest City with 15 points. The Pirates (27-3) were led by senior David Bush’s 18 points and six rebounds.

Midwest City won the last of its four state championships in 2007, and finished runner-up in 2010 and 2011.