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1944-1945 Jack Furr
1945-1946 Fred Barlow(3-10-2) Coach Barlow led the first Bomber Football season. Barlow struggled in his only two years at Midwest City, but his 3-10-2 record was the begining of something great. At that time teams like Northwest Classen and Ada were the powerhouse teams. 1947-1948 Jack Juffman(8-8-1) Things were turning around and people were turning heads during Juffmans time at the helm. Like Barlow, Juffman was only head coach for two years. This set up for the Spahn era. 1949-1954 Jack Spahn 47-14-2 (3) As the third winningest coach in Midwest City Football history, Coach Spahn generated something special with his time at Midwest City. Bomber Football was hiiting it big time and with the likes of Ada, Classen and Edmond, people were starting to wonder about the black and gold. With movement into Midwest City because of the consrtuction of Tinker Air Force base, brought in many young men who were ready to lead and make tradition. Enter the dynasty of Jim Darnell and Bomberland. 1955-1977 Coach Jim Darnell 183-51-12 (1) 1960 State Championship ![]() Coach Jim Darnell grew up in Chickasha and graduated from Chickasha High in 1947, where he played football, basketball and track. He attended Cameron College, graduating from Central State College in 1952. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a master’s in secondary administration. He began his coaching and teaching career at Altus High School. In 1953, he became Midwest City High School’s assistant football coach and teacher. Within two years, he became the head coach and athletic director. As the head coach for the Bombers he compiled a record of 186 wins, 50 losses and 10 ties. His teams won nine conference championships, eight district titles, a state championship in 1960 and three state second-place finishes in 1967, 1969 and 1971. He never had a losing season. He was named Coach of the Year, Mid-Land Conference in 1955; Head Coach of the Oil Bowl, 1960; Coach of the Year, Mid-State Conference in 1964; Head Coach, South All-State Game, 1967; Oklahoma Coaches, Coach of the Year, 1970; Outstanding Educator of America, 1974; National District Athletic Director of the Year, 1975; Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, 1978; MCHS Wall of Fame inductee, 1995; Oklahoma Chapter National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Contribution to Amateur Football Award, 1996; and Chickasha High School Hall of Fame inductee, 2004. In 2001, the Midwest City stadium was named “Jim Darnell Stadium” at Rose Field. He is recognized as a coaching legend in the State of Oklahoma High School football community. 1978-1991 Coach Dick Evans 144-33 (2) 2 State Chapionships ![]() After taking over the Bomber Football program in late 1977, Dick Evans knew that he had heavy shoes to fill and tradition to build on. As a former player and all stater for Coach Darnell, Evans pride and joy was on Friday nights during the fall. Under his command, Coach had many all americans including two brothers in mike and Cale Gundy. In 1985, Coach Evans and fromer Bomber quarterback Mike Gundy all the way to the state championship against powerhouse Muskogee. The Bombers were losing to the Roughers from up north with less than a minute to play. Though, with Mike Gundy, who went on to play for Pat Jones and the Cowboys of Oklahoma State, leading the way, the Bombers claimed victory going almost 100 yards in 45 seconds to win the 1985 State Championship. Though , his 1988 campaign with the Bombers may best be remembered as the Cinderella story of high school football. The bombers were led by standout quarterback Cale Gundy, who went on to play at the University of Oklahoma, who entered the playoffs with a 6-4 record. As Mike did, Cale led his team to a 9-4 record and the 1988 State Championship with three huge playoff upset victories- pronouncing that Bomber Magic continues. At the end of the 1991 season, Coach Evans retired his coaching record with the Bombers. In 13 years, Coach evans only lost 33 times with over 133 victories at hand. Evans left the program-inspiring many lives of both young men and women. 1992-1995 Coach Dennis Huggins 45-7 (4) 2 State championships *National Championship ![]() In the middle of the 91 school year, board members decided to name Bomber assistant coach Dennis Huggins the new Sherrif in town. For Huggins things started off slow but continued to build on what Evans left for the program. Soon the Bombers were ones being-hunted. During the 1994 season Huggins led the Bombers to the state's first ever 6A Championship. They accomplished that while at the same time having an undefeated season. By virtue of their finishing 14-0 ESPN pronounced the Midwest City Bombers the 5th best high school football program in the nation. The following year they repeated as State Champs defeating Blankenship and the Tulsa Union Redskins. Soon, both coach Huggins and the Bombers of Midwest City were facing national exposure in the so called new fad-the national high school fotball championship. After their dominating performance in 1995, polls were ready to give the Bombers a national number one ranking and the Mythical high school national championship. At the end ESPN claimed the Bomber at number two in the nation while others had themat one. Huggins soon retired from all coaching in the early spring of 1996. many fans and players were wondering and saying why? All in all, Coach hhuggins left Midwest City Football in style and a place known as a tradition of winning. 1996-1999 Coach Brian Vaverka 27-20 ![]() Coach Vaverka suceeded Coach Dennis Huggins and was named the head coach in early 1996. There was many conterversy during his four years at Midwest City. In his first year as the Bombers head coach, Midwest City finished the regular season 8-2 with momentum going into the playoffs. Making it al the way to the state championship in 1996, the Bombers played the Jenks Trojans for pure dictatorship in all of 6A football. Though the end result was the Bombers third loss in three years, losing to the Trojans 24-17. In three years after that Vaverka and his Bombers continued their dominance over many teams as well in the playoffs. For Vaverka Bomber Magic wasnt dying but just reloading during the "V" ERA. -An Honorable Mention All American at Southwestern Oklahoma State, Brian joined the Midwest City coaching staff in 1986. He was on the coaching staff through 3 state championships, specializing in weight-training, running the Summer Pride program, and coaching the offensive line. 2000-2004 Coach Ricky Oliver 31-19 ![]() After Coach Vaverka resigned former Bomber Football player Rick Oliver to over the program in 2000. In his first year, Coach Oliver took his Bomber squad to an 8-3 record with a first round playoff loss. Over the years, Coach Oliver produced many talent including tight end Bradley Dedeaux of Kansas, Conerback Laron Moore of Texas Tech, and Runningback Jamad williams of Tulsa. In his final season, Oliver finished with a hearbreaking 7-3 record, but no playoff contention. In later 2005, ricky Oliver resinged as the bombers coach with a record of 31-19 leaving behind the begining of the new Bomber Magic. 2005-2006 Coach Jesse Wall 6-4 ![]() Entering where Oliver left off, Coach Wall, a fomer Bomber football player himself, took the program with passion to bring the Bombers back to where they use to be. In his first and only year at Midwest City, Coach Wall led the program to a 6-4 record though falling short of any playoff contention. Late into the 2006 year, Coach Wall resigned as the head coach and decided to move back to Missouri for family reasons. Though his time was short in Bomberland, Coach Wall instilled what was long ago forgotten, back into the program-discipline and Bomber Magic. With his passion and his players buying into his system, Midwest City ws about to return to the dominant hour. 2006-present Coach Steve Huff 29-6 ![]() In late 2006, the Midwest City football head coaching position went national. After almost 23 resumes were looked at Steve Huff was hired to lead the Bombers back to its dominant self. Coming from Texas, Coach huff had to tke on the task of soon to be program with lost tradition. Steve Huff comes to Midwest City looking to win his first ever state title as a head coach for football. In his first season at Midwest City he brought the Bombers back to the playoffs after a four year absence. He finished his first year at Midwest City 6-5. With the 2007 regular season over, Steve Huffs Midwest City Bombers finished the regular season, going into the playoffs, undefeated with a 10-0 record and as the District 6A-2 Champions, and Regional Champions. This is the first time Midwest City has gone undefeated in the regular season since 1995. With the 10-0 record Midwest City had the opportunity to host two playoff games at historical Jim Darnell Stadium against Mustang and Owasso,which MWC won both by a score of 63-38. It was the first time Midwest City has hosted a playoff game since 2001. They finished this unforgettable season with a loss to Jenks in the 6A Semi-finals. The last time Midwest City won a playoff game was back in 1997, and the last time they won two or more was in 1996. Steve Huffs Bombers finished the 2007season campaign 12-1. This is Midwest City's best season record since its 11-3 mark back in 1996. In 2008 Coach huff and his bombers are fighting hard in the 6A playoffs for the state championship. After another undefeated regular season the Bombers right now are claiming the number one spot in the state. One may say that with his intense coaching, passion and knowledge of the game, Midwest City is truley back in black. Coach Steve Huffs win-loss record now stands at 29-6(828) |
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