Basketball Game Preview: Yukon Millers vs. Putnam City Pirates

The Yukon Millers will face off against the Putnam City Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Last Tuesday, Yukon came up short against Norman North and fell 59-50. While losing is never fun, the Millers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma basketball rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Timberwolves are ranked 11th).

Meanwhile, Putnam City suffered their closest loss since December 5, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Deer Creek by a score of 51-48. The Pirates have struggled against the Antlers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Yukon has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Putnam City, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.

Yukon came up short against Putnam City in their previous meeting back in January, falling 76-66. Will Yukon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.