Mustang girls top Seiling
Mustang held off Seiling 57-54 on Friday to advance to the championship game of the inaugural Mustang Holiday Classic.
MUSTANG — It's not often a Class 6A school plays the underdog role to a Class A school.
But Mustang coach Kevin Korstjens thinks Seiling is more than just a dominant small school.
"They know how to win," Korstjens said. "And they have a championship caliber and experience that makes them extra tough."
So as Mustang built and early 10-point lead in the first half behind nine points apiece from freshman Jaki Rollins and senior Ellise Foreman, Korstjens said nobody for Mustang felt comfortable.
"We knew they'd make their run," he said. "I was just proud of our team for being able to make some plays down the stretch."
Despite a late rally, Class 6A No. 16-ranked Mustang held on to beat Class A No. 1 Seiling 57-54 to advance to the championship game of the inaugural Mustang Holiday Classic.
Rollins led the way for Mustang, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds and two assists. Senior forward Cur'Tiera Haywood added 16 points, 11 of which came after halftime. For Seiling, the loss comes exactly one year since its last setback, a 49-46 decision to Class 6A Owasso.
Karly Gore led the way for Seiling on Thursday with 19 points and eight rebounds, while sister Macy Gore added 16 points and eight rebounds.
Midwest City boys cruise past Tulsa Central
Midwest City jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back.
The Bombers took a 15-0 lead against Tulsa Central in the semifinals of the Mustang Holiday Classic and led 24-5 after the first quarter. Tulsa Central never recovered as Midwest City went on to win 91-61 to advance to the championship. Junior forward Christian Cook led the way for the Bombers with 24 points. Senior guard JD Ray scored 21 points and four assists.
Play of the day
Frontier senior Morgan Romero got the inbounds pass and raced up the sideline. Facing off with Class 3A No. 4 Christian Heritage and the score tied at 63, Romero crossed half court before darting back to the top of the arch where she let the buzzer-beater fly. Swish.
Romero’s 2-point basket as time expired gave Class A No. 2 Frontier a 65-63 victory. Romero finished with 24 points, four steals and three assists. CHA had been down by as many as 18 but battled back behind 25 points from junior Rylee Langerman and 15 points from Lexie Davis.
Frontier will face Midwest City at noon Saturday.
Tip ins
Mustang senior guard Dayton Walker recorded 20 points, nine rebounds and six steals as the Broncos took down Muskogee 53-44 ... The Midwest City girls rebounded from their opening-round loss to Seiling with a dominant 72-45 victory over Pocola, Trinity Wisby led the Bombers with 19 points, while Bryanna Williams added 17 and Taliyah Anderson 14 ... Owasso's boys took down Westmoore 57-52 behind 19 points from Hayden Peterson.