Published: January 30, 2008 03:26 pm      

Bombers most likely No. 1 seed

The fourth-ranked Midwest City Bombers wrestling squad is slated to be the No. 1 seed from the West at dual state next month to be held at Yukon High School.

Midwest City (10-3) earned the honors by winning its district duals with wins over Choctaw, Putnam North and Edmond Memorial.

On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Bombers placed fourth at the Oklahoma City University Duals held at Moore High School. It was a loss to Ponca City in the semifinals that knocked Midwest City out of the running for the title.

Attempting to go for third place, Marlow got the nod over the Bombers on the criteria of possessing more six-point wins.

On Friday, Jan. 19, Midwest City clipped Edmond Santa Fe, Lawton MacArthur and Claremore in order to make it to the semis against the Wildcats. The Bombers also defeated El Reno for the second time this season.

Midwest City won the Mid-State Conference Tournament held at Moore High School as well, clearing Westmoore by a 224-155.5 margin. EastOC’s DEL CITY came in fourth with 124.5 points as Kevin Harris at 135 pounds was the lone Eagle to win an individual title.

The Eagles compete at Midwest City in a dual on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The Bombers sported eight individual winners at Mid-State in Ryan King (160), Mark Meyer (152), Jason Hartfield (145), Trent Daniels (140), Ben Johnson (130), Seth Johnson (125), Willie Gunter (119) and Shane Thomas (103).

“Ben Johnson is wrestling really well,” Midwest City braintrust Jody Marple said of one of his seniors. “Now that he is at the right weight, he is starting to gain confidence in his shots and he’s not making the mistakes he was in the past.”

NOTE: Prior to the Bombers hosting rival Del City Thursday night in a 7 p.m. dual, a baked potato dinner will benefit the Midwest City wrestling program from 4-6 p.m. inside the Midwest City High School cafeteria. Cost is $5 which includes a drink and a dessert.