Midwest City: Bombers defense should take MWC far

With practices starting today, a look at what Midwest City has coming back, the biggest question that needs answering during and the overall outlook for the Bombers.

Returning standouts:

Dominique Jones (6-2, 278) is a dominating defensive tackle with the potential to be one of the top two defensive linemen in the state. He already has offers from Kansas State, Missouri, Tulsa, Louisville and Arizona.

Emmanuel Maxwell (5-11, 200) is another key component of the Bombers’ defense. The OLB has offers from Arizona and Tulsa.

Biggest question:

The offense. Midwest City lost most of its top offensive options from last year’s 12-1 team, including RB Timothy Flanders, QB Jace Chilcoat and several of their top receivers. Midwest City has a pair of players battling for the QB spot and several options at RB but how those players come together will determine if the Bombers can repeat their success of a year ago and even build on it.

Outlook:

Midwest City should win its district again — I have the Bombers No. 3 in 6A to start the season and the next best team in the district, Edmond North, No. 10. But Midwest City has higher hopes this year. There is no doubt Midwest City will have one of the top two defenses in the state. The offense, though, could be a concern. Midwest City won’t score like it did a year ago but they’ll find a way to score enough to advance to the semifinals.