Have watched a lot of games of Brammer’s since his freshman year at Southmoore. He’s had his moments and produced during in person viewings, but it always seemed that his best games came when I wasn’t in attendance. For the first 10 quarters of Brammer and Newcastle’s State Tournament, that concept was holding true. I was at the quarterfinal win over East Central and the senior was quiet. Missed the semifinals on Friday night, and he led the Racers in scoring when they won over Midwest City.

For the first half of Saturday’s title game, it was more of the same. Had a few turnovers and was quiet again as a scorer. Brammer was simply saving his best for last. He sparked the Newcastle’s stalled offense with big time shot making from all over the court. And even was trusted with the shot to break the tied game in the closing second. A nothing but net from three to deliver Newcastle the Class 5A State Championship. One of the most signature shots of the 2025-26 season and the 2020s came from a four year grinder who always produced.

Have watched a lot of games of Brammer’s since his freshman year at Southmoore. He’s had his moments and produced during in person viewings, but it always seemed that his best games came when I wasn’t in attendance. For the first 10 quarters of Brammer and Newcastle’s State Tournament, that concept was holding true. I was at the quarterfinal win over East Central and the senior was quiet. Missed the semifinals on Friday night, and he led the Racers in scoring when they won over Midwest City.

For the first half of Saturday’s title game, it was more of the same. Had a few turnovers and was quiet again as a scorer. Brammer was simply saving his best for last. He sparked the Newcastle’s stalled offense with big time shot making from all over the court. And even was trusted with the shot to break the tied game in the closing second. A nothing but net from three to deliver Newcastle the Class 5A State Championship. One of the most signature shots of the 2025-26 season and the 2020s came from a four year grinder who always produced.