Top-seeded Lawton High School had little trouble Thursday night, routing US Grant, 82-33, as the Great Plains Coliseum Invitational opened its three-day run.
MacArthur was able to pull away late to edge Northwest Classen, 68-60, to advance to set up an intracity match tonight at 7:30 p.m. against the Wolverines.
On the other side of the bracket, Tulsa Memorial had little trouble against the Oklahoma City Storm, taking a 73-50 victory. Newcastle also advanced with a 76-42 decision over a very young Eisenhower crew.
The all-boys tournament starts its second day Friday with Ike facing the Storm in the opener followed by the other consolation game between US Grant and Northwest Classen at 4:30 p.m.
Newcastle and Tulsa Memorial will battle in the first semifinal game at 6 p.m. before the city rivals mix it up in the final game.
The city teams are just beginning to round in form after all three Lawton schools advanced to the state football playoffs which delayed some players from the first few games.
The Wolverines have drawn the bulk of the pre-season hype with standouts Pene Vasiagote and Tavarious Deans anchoring the team in the paint.
MacArthur’s game with Northwest Classen was the opener for Marco Gagliardi’s club but the Highlanders were able to survive and advance.
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