Today (June 27th), the Enid Outlaws will play their last regular season game, battling Dallas Skyline at 4:00 p.m. The Outlaws have had an amazing inaugural season, with a current record of 21-2 on the year (10-1 at home). Enid’s only two losses were in the middle of May, when they lost back to back games against the Houston Push and tonight’s opponent, Dallas Skyline. The Outlaws are currently tied for 1st in the Central Conference with the Push, who is also 21-2. Houston lost last night to Omaha’s Finest, dropping into the tie with the Outlaws. Houston plays this afternoon against the Lewisville Leopards, who are 8-15 on the year.
Dallas Skyline (11-12) beat the Outlaws 114-111 in Dallas on May 15th. Chance Comanche had his typical dominating game with 38 points and 8 rebounds, but didn’t get much help from the rest of the team. Dallas had six players score in double figures led by 24 points from Wesley Harris. On the year, Dallas has been streaky, but has won 3 in a row coming into tonight’s matchup. Dallas is led in scoring by Guard/Forward Ricardo Artis (#3) at 22.4 points per game, followed closely by Guard Malachi Davidson at (#1) 20.4 PPG. Also of note, Dallas is coached by Angela Weathers.
As for your hometown Outlaws, they are on a 13 game winning streak. Chance Comanche continues to be near the top of the league in Points (2nd at 27.4 PPG) and Rebounds (2nd at 12.9 RPG). Charlie “Buckets” Marquardt still leads the league in 3 pointers made (shooting an absurd 50%) on the year, while averaging 18.8 PPG. Watonga native, Wayne Runnels is also an integral piece averaging 19.9 PPG, 8 RPG and 3.0 APG.
The game starts at 4:00 p.m. at the Stride Bank Center here in Enid. Tickets start at $8 and can be purchased at the door or online at www.stridebankcenter.com.
