West Metro boys making noise in Ardmore
The West Metro is guaranteed a spot in the finals on the boys side of the Ardmore Touranment, with the potential for taking both spots.
Putnam City West dispensed of Del City and Putnam City North topped Southeast, setting up the first of at least three meetings this year betwen the Patriots and Panthers tonight in the semifinals.
Yukon, thanks to a buzzer-beater from just inside halfcourt by Shon Williams, defeated two-time defending 5A champ Guthrie 40-39, and will play Ardmore for a spot in the finals. Williams finished with a team-best 17 points.
Like Guthrie, Ardmore isn’t loaded with height, so it’s a good matchup for Yukon’s four- and sometimes five-guard lineup.
As for PC West-PC North, this will be a fun rivalry all year, because the teams have opposite strengths. PC North is limited in the paint, but they’ve got a wealth of athletic guards who will pressure the Patriots backcourt. But can they stop Tyler Neal and Amric Fields?
It was Marquis Green who came through with a career-high 18 points in the Pats’ win over Del City.
The teams meet again Jan. 15 and Feb. 16, plus could see each other at the PC Schools Invitational Jan. 7-9.
On the girls side from Ardmore, Yukon defeated the hosts and PC West fell to a powerful McGuinness squad. Yukon plays Fort Smith (Ark.) Northside in tonight’s semifinals.
– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com
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