Norman North routs Putnam City in PCI semis

WARR ACRES – Putnam City overcame a slow start, but couldn’t overcome a poor third quarter, losing in a rout to Norman North, 54-30, Friday night (Jan. 5) in the semifinals of the boys bracket at the Putnam City Invitational.

The Timberwolves (6-4) started fast, with a 7-0 run in the first quarter. After a timeout, Putnam City answered, as senior Ben Thompson hit a 3-pointer and a bucket to pull the Pirates within two points. Norman North pulled away again but the Pirates stayed close, only trailing by five halftime, 21-16.

Putnam City (4-6) was outscored, 20-7, in the third quarter, to sink the Pirates’ chances at a comeback.

Thompson led the Pirates with 12 points, including two 3-pointers. Kelton Locke added five points.

Norman North got 12 points from Drew Morris on four treys. Monte Hines added 10 points (eight of which came in the third quarter).

TEAM	1	2	3	4	F
Norman North	12	9	20	13	54
Putnam City	5	11	7	7	30

Norman North (6-4) – Drew Morris 12, Monte Hines 10, Hez Green 9, Tracey Leslie 8, Noah Jones 6, Owen Eshelman 4, Luke Bauman 3, Josiah Thomas 2.
Putnam City (4-6) – Ben Thompson 12, Kelton Locke 5, JaColby Williams 4, Maleke Frost 4, DJ Stephens 2, Jaden Perry 1.

Putnam City 57, Northwest Classen 48

The Panthers rebounded from their opening night loss to rival Putnam City behind 17 points from Khai Brown, including two treys, and 15 from freshman Mekhi Thomas.

North (6-7) used a strong second quarter to take the lead after Northwest Classen (4-6) had an early lead.

TEAM	1	2	3	4	F
Northwest Classen	14	10	7	17	48
Putnam City North	10	20	11	16	57

Northwest Classen (4-6) – Kemar Cyrus 16, Lesley Rose III 14, Quency McKay 9, Brandon Butler 2, Jamarri Crawford 2, DaMonte Boykins 2, Manny Morales 2, TyQuavious Williams 1.
Putnam City North (6-7) – Khai Brown 11, Mekhi Thomas 15, Anthony Leonard 11, Khalil Williams 6, Derrius Johnson 4, D’Karin Johnson 2, Jaiden Robinson 2.

Lawton 56, Putnam City West 47

The Patriots have now lost three straight after the loss to the Wolverines.

West (5-7) held a comfortable 33-21 lead at halftime but struggled in the second half, giving up 13 points to the Knights’ Pene Vasgote in the fourth quarter (his total for the game).

Patriot junior Kaidon Rayfield scored a game-high 19 points in the loss, with two treys. Rayfield went-7-for-10 from the free throw line, but was held to five points in the second half. Senior forward JJ Wilson added 13 points.

TEAM	1	2	3	4	F
Lawton	12	9	16	19	56
Putnam City West	13	20	8	6	47

Lawton (7-3) – Corey Barnes 15, Pene Vasagote 13, Madden Podilla 7, Tavon Washington 7, Champ Brewer 5, Anthony Patrick 4, Avey Young 3, Tavaris Deans 2.
Putnam City West (5-7) – Kaidon Rayfield 19, JJ Wilson 13, Jordan Warrior 8, Jaden Constant 3, Qua Wheeler 2, Antonio Green 2.

Putnam City Invitational
Boys Bracket
THURSDAY, Jan. 4
Tulsa Union 74, Lawton 62.
Norman North 48, Northwest Classen 39.
Midwest City, 74 Putnam City West 68.
Putnam City 43, Putnam City North 37.

FRIDAY, Jan. 5
Lawton 56, Putnam City West 47.
Putnam City North 57, Northwest Classen 48.
Midwest City 75, Tulsa Union 74.
Norman North 54, Putnam City 30.

SATURDAY, Jan. 6
Putnam City West vs. Northwest Classen, 11 a.m.
Lawton vs. Putnam City North, 2 p.m.
Tulsa Union vs. Putnam City, 5 p.m. (Third Place)
Midwest City vs. Norman North, 8 p.m. (Championship)

Boys Bracket and Champion

Tournament placing will be determined by bracket play outcomes.
For all games tied at the end of regulation, there will be a 4 min overtime.
The overtime period will be played to completion, this will be repeated until there is a winner.