Game preview: Midwest City at Yukon
Yukon is looking for its first win at the new Miller Stadium.
A year ago, Yukon started the season 8-1, and the only loss came at Midwest City, so you know the Millers have been looking forward to this game. If you’re going to win District 6A-1, you’re doing to have to beat the Bombers, so this is a big game for Yukon.
“We know they’re good, and we haven’t come through as a team the last couple weeks,” Yukon senior lineman Tyler Bush said. “We know that line play will be a key factor in the game, so we’ll have to be ready.”
Of course, Midwest City isn’t interested in giving up that district crown, and they have to believe Yukon is arguably the top challenger to the throne.
It’s only the first week of district play, but I’m expecting an all-out brawl between these two teams tonight in Yukon.
What to watch for: Midwest City
I’m excited to see the Bombers, because I haven’t seen them live since the first scrimmage of the preseason. And that night, I came away unimpressed. I knew the talent they had, and I knew coach Steve Huff would have them ready to go when the real games started — and he did.
I figured the Bombers would be the best of the west in 6A, and it looks that way so far. Keep an eye on RB James Flanders tonight. The last time I saw Yukon in action against Edmond Santa Fe, they had some difficulties tackling in space. If that is an issue tonight, Flanders will make them pay.
What to watch for: Yukon
With the 1-2 start, Yukon is reeling just a little bit, so the fresh start of district play is important. They could put all of that behind them with a win tonight, which would be the first one in the new house.
Yukon will need to get the run game going, because MWC has too much talent in the secondary to let them sit on the pass. You have to make them think you can run the ball.
There are a couple of Division I prospects in the MWC secondary, so seeing the battle between them and Yukon QB Corben Jones — a D-I prospect himself — will be a fun one to watch.
The Pick: Midwest City 27, Yukon 24. Though the 1-2 start has been frustrating for Yukon, I don’t take it as a sign that they’re significantly worse than last year’s team. They should be able to keep this one close, but the Bombers have just a little too much. Keep an eye on MWC linebacker Zeke Lewis. I think he could play a pivotal role in limiting Yukon’s run game.
– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com
Twitter: @ScottWrightOK
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Ya goofd pick… maybe the bombers deserve a little respect from you…. The bombers will win there district and make it to play jenks BA or union and then we will see just how good the bombers are… go bombers
They’ll beat any of the big 3… They have their guns loaded and jets on Mach 4…. These guys are so good it’s scary…
You guys are absolutely right. Yes the Bombers make mistakes, as do the east side teams. But they are continuously working on them. At tis point, the only team that can beat the Bombers, is the Bombers. And again I say, in the preseason scrimmage, Union did not score on them even as dirty as they played. But the dirtiness they display is overlooked because of the dominance they have portrayed they past few years. But even the biggest giants have been slain. The Bombers want a gold ball, and I believe this is the year they get it. BOMBERNATION!!
Wow.. What a nailbiter!!! Glad that bomber magic came through!!!