MIDWEST CITY — Deep inside Midwest City High School’s gymnasium, Torey Noel was overwhelmed with nostalgia.
Photos and plaques of the Bombers’ rich history surrounded him in his new office.
Noel reminisced on his time as the Bombers’ starting point guard. He dreaded being summoned into that office. He also recalled his stint as an assistant coach.
It hit him that he was Midwest City’s new head coach. A fresh start was in order.
So, he called over a few childhood buddies.
They first put a fresh coat of white paint on the ceiling and walls. New desks, shelves and chairs followed.
“It looks nice now, but there’s still a lot of remodeling I want to do,” Noel said with a grin.
The Midwest City graduate has his place in Bombers’ lore as a player. Now, he’s working to cement his status as the leader of the program. In just a few short months, the Bombers have doubled their win total from a year ago.
A third state tournament berth in five years is possible. Noel envisions the Bombers being the premier program once again. And he’s shown early why he’s the man for the job.