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    Record: 6-3 | Unranked
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    Week 8 - Top Performers

    |  Ben Johnson



    Choctaw

    Julius Pruitt - 3 sacks, 2 hurries, 5 tackles, 2 TFL


    Verdigris

    Reese Roller - had 5 tackles, 1tfl, 3 sacks, 1 hurry. Also had 2 catches for 80 yards and 1 TD. Gives him 21 sacks on the season and 4 straight games with at least 3 sacks.



    Colcord

    Stormy Odle 225 total offense 2 TDs



    Bishop McGuinness

    Luke Tarman - 27 carries for 244 yards / 12 of 18 passing for 168 yards / 5 Touchdowns - 4 passing 1 rushing


    Berryhill

    Chase Burke - 22 carries for 210 yards and 5 TD’s. 8 tackles and one sack on defense.



    Broken Bow

    CJ Whitfield - 12 carries for 100 yards / 13 tackles 1 int for a TD



    Plainview

    Morgan Pearson 3 receptions 109 yds 1 TD 

    Caden Pickens defense- 15 tackles 5 TFL   



    Del City

    Sevaughn Sephus - senior defensive end - 5 sacks & 3 TFL & 13.5 total tackles



    Weatherford

    Ethan Downs -10 tackles / 9 carries 52 yards and a TD & 2 catches 19yards


    Sam Hoffman - 8 tackles  / 17 carries for 131 yards & 2 catches for 31 yards



    Adair

    WR Garrett Long - 8 catches 140 yds 2 TD’s

    QB Nate Ratcliff - 13/20 285 5 TD’s


    El Reno

    Dorian Plumley - 122 yards rushing & 175 yards passing & 4 rushing tds & 1 passing 

    Came in on defense and got a pic and 2 pass break ups.




    Mounds 

    Taylor Wortman - 16 carries for 174 yards and 3 TDs on offense and 8 tackles with 2 tackles for loss on defense 

    Mason Coddington - 58 yards passing with 1 TD, 54 yards rushing with 1 TD, 1 fumble recovery for a TD, and 2 Interceptions


    Yale

    Kail Williams- 4 for 6 passing for 222 yards 3 TDs / 3 carries 37 rushing 2 TD.

    Dale Coffman - 1 reception, 95 yards & 1 TD / 4 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries(recovered both fumbles he caused) returned one 64 yards for a defensive TD 


    Eufaula

    Nick jones - 2 INTs & one returned 99 yards for TD to end 2nd half with no time on clock. And another returned 38 yards to the one yard line


    Beggs

    CJ Brown - 1 rec 48 td / 17 rushes 127 1 td / 4 ko ret 119 / 294 all purpose yds


    Hilldale

    Eric virgil - 23 carries 285 yards 3TD / 2 catches 48 yards 1 TD


    Wewoka

    Kobey Stephens - Passing- 6 for 10 -81yds -2 TD / Rushing- 10 for 97yds 3TD / 1 punt return for 41 TD.


    Okemah

    Mikey Cruz - rushing 28/234 yds 5 TD

    Kurtis Wilson - passing 8/14 144 yds 3 TD


    Claremore

    Brooks Sherl - 3catches 140 yards and 3 TD's



    Kellyville

    Trevor Jones - 22 carries 161 yards 1 td and 1 int on defense 

    Jeremy Hicks - 11 carries 132 yards and 3 tds plus had 8 tackles and a sack 


    Wagoner 

    Braden Drake - 10 carries for 210 yds and 4 TD / Also had an INT

    (All in the first half)


    Lawton

    Donovan Dorsey - 7-9 192 yards passing 2 tds



    Union

    Matthias Roberson - 10 tackles 2 sacks, 3 tfl, fumble cause and recovered 



    Pryor

    Ben Ward - 105 passing & 1 TD / 44 rushes, 265 yards, 4 TDs






    WEEK 6 Rankings

    |  Ben Johnson

    (__) - previous rank

    Class 6AI
    1. Owasso (1) - 5-0
    2. Broken Arrow (2) - 4-1
    3. Jenks (4) - 2-3
    4. PC North (5) - 5-0
    5. Union (3) - 1-4
    6. Norman (6) - 4-1
    7. Westmoore (7) - 5-0
    8. Moore (8) - 3-2
    9. Mustang (10) - 3-2
    10. Edmond Santa Fe (9) - 3-2

    Class 6AII
    1. Bixby (1) - 5-0
    2. Stillwater (2) - 5-0
    3. Del City (4) - 4-1
    4. Muskogee (6) - 5-0
    5. Sapulpa (5) - 4-1
    6. Choctaw (7) - 3-2
    7. Booker T. Washington (3) - 2-3
    8. Ponca City (10) - 3-2
    9. Midwest City (8) - 2-3
    10. Deer Creek (NR) - 3-2

    Class 5A
    1. Bishop McGuinness (2) - 4-1
    2. Carl Albert (2) - 4-1
    3. Edison (3) - 4-1
    4. Tahlequah (5) - 5-0
    5. Collinsville (6) - 4-1
    6. Piedmont (10) - 4-1
    7. Noble (NR) - 4-1
    8. El Reno (7) - 4-1
    9. Duncan (8) - 3-1
    10. Pryor (9) - 4-1

    Class 4A
    1. Bethany (1) - 5-0
    2. Tuttle (2) - 5-0
    3. Wagoner (3) - 4-1
    4. Poteau (5) - 4-1
    5. Bristow (6) - 4-1
    6. Clinton (3-2
    7. Broken Bow (7) - 4-1
    8. Weatherford (4) - 3-2
    9. Central (9) - 5-0
    10. Cache (10) - 3-2

    Class 3A
    1. Heritage Hall (1) - 4-0
    2. Lincoln Christian (2) - 5-0
    3. Plainview (3) - 3-1
    4. Berryhill (5) - 5-0
    5. Sulphur (6) - 5-0
    6. John Marshall (4) - 4-1
    7. Perkins-Tryon (7) - 5-0
    8. Lone Grove (8) - 5-0
    9. Stigler (10) - 4-1
    10. Checotah (NR) - 4-1

    Class 2A
    1. Metro Christian (1) - 5-0
    2. Sperry (2) - 5-0
    3. Vian (3) - 4-1
    4. Millwood (4) - 4-1
    5. Holland Hall (5) - 4-1
    6. Washington (6) - 5-0
    7. Jones (7) - 4-1
    8. Beggs (8) - 4-1
    9. Kingston (9) - 4-1
    10. Adair (10) - 4-1

    Class A
    1. Cashion (1) - 5-0
    2. Stroud (2) - 5-0
    3. Pawhuska (3) - 6-0
    4. Rejoice Christian (4) - 5-0
    5. Thomas (5) - 5-1
    6. Pawnee (6) - 5-0
    7. Minco (7) - 6-0
    8. Christian Heritage (8) - 4-1
    9. Mangum (NR) - 5-0
    10. Dibble (NR) - 5-1

    Class B
    1. Shattuck (1) - 5-0
    2. Regent Prep (2) - 5-0
    3. Dewar (5) - 5-0
    4. Burns Flat-Dill City (6) - 4-1
    5. Laverne (7) - 4-1
    6. Weleetka (8) - 3-2
    7. Cherokee (3) - 4-1
    8. Davenport (4) - 4-1
    9. Canadian (9) - 5-0
    10. Seiling (NR) - 5-1

    Class C
    1. Southwest Covenant (1) - 4-0
    2. Pond Creek-Hunter (2) - 5-0
    3. Covington-Douglas (4) - 4-2
    4. Maysville (5) - 4-0
    5. Coyle (6) - 4-1
    6. Midway (7) - 6-0
    7. Tyrone (3) - 4-1
    8. Graham-Dustin (9) - 3-1
    9. Boise City (8) - 4-1
    10. Sharon-Mutual (NR) - 3-2


    *Photo by Trey Hunter/Piedmont Gazette

    Week 5 rankings

    |  Ben Johnson

    (___) - previously ranked

    Class 6AI

    1. Owasso (1) - 4-0
    2. Broken Arrow (2) - 3-1
    3. Union (3) - 1-3
    4. Jenks (4) - 1-3
    5. PC North (5) - 4-0
    6. Norman (6) - 4-0
    7. Westmoore (7) - 4-0
    8. Moore (9) - 2-2
    9. Edmond Santa Fe (10) - 3-1
    10. Mustang (8) - 2-2

    Class 6AII

    1. Bixby (1) - 4-0
    2. Stillwater (2) - 4-0
    3. Booker T. Washington (4) - 2-2
    4. Del City (5) - 3-1
    5. Sapulpa (3) - 3-1
    6. Muskogee (7) - 4-0
    7. Choctaw (6) - 2-2
    8. Midwest City (9) - 2-2
    9. Lawton (8) - 3-1
    10. Ponca City (10) - 2-2

    Class 5A

    1. Carl Albert (1) - 4-0
    2. Bishop McGuinness (2) - 3-1
    3. Edison (4) - 3-1
    4. Bishop Kelley (5) - 2-2
    5. Tahlequah (6) - 4-0
    6. Collinsville (7) - 3-1
    7. El Reno (8) - 4-0
    8. Duncan (3) - 2-1
    9. Pryor (9) - 3-1
    10. Piedmont (NR) - 3-1

    Class 4A

    1. Bethany (1) - 4-0
    2. Tuttle (2) - 4-0
    3. Wagoner (3) - 3-1
    4. Weatherford (5) - 3-1
    5. Poteau (6) - 3-1
    6. Bristow (7) - 3-1
    7. Broken Bow (8) - 3-1
    8. Clinton (4) - 2-2
    9. Central (NR) - 4-0
    10. Cache (NR) - 2-2

    Class 3A

    1. Heritage Hall (1) - 3-0
    2. Lincoln Christian (2) - 4-0
    3. Plainview (3) - 2-1
    4. John Marshall (4) - 4-0
    5. Berryhill (5) - 4-0
    6. Sulphur (6) - 4-0
    7. Perkins-Tryon (7) - 4-0
    8. Lone Grove (8) - 4-0
    9. Seminole (NR) - 3-1
    10. Stigler (9) - 3-1

    Class 2A

    1. Metro Christian (1) - 4-0
    2. Sperry (2) - 4-0
    3. Vian (3) - 3-1
    4. Millwood (4) - 3-1
    5. Holland Hall (5) - 3-1
    6. Washington (6) - 4-0
    7. Jones (7) - 3-1
    8. Beggs (9) - 3-1
    9. Kingston (10) - 3-1
    10. Adair (8) - 4-0

    Class A

    1. Cashion (1) - 4-0
    2. Stroud (2) - 4-0
    3. Pawhuska (3) - 5-0
    4. Rejoice Christian (4) - 4-0
    5. Thomas (6) - 4-1
    6. Pawnee (8) - 4-0
    7. Minco (9) - 5-0
    8. Christian Heritage (7) - 4-1
    9. Colcord (10) - 4-0
    10. Tonkawa (5) - 4-1

    Class B

    1. Shattuck (1) - 4-0
    2. Regent Prep (2) - 4-0
    3. Cherokee (3) - 4-0
    4. Davenport (4) - 3-1
    5. Dewar (5) - 4-0
    6. Burns Flat-Dill City (7) - 3-1
    7. Laverne (8) - 3-1
    8. Weleetka (6) - 2-2
    9. Canadian (9) - 4-0
    10. Snyder (NR) - 4-0

    Class C

    1. Southwest Covenant (1) - 3-0
    2. Pond Creek-Hunter (2) - 4-0
    3. Tyrone (4) - 4-0
    4. Covington-Douglas (5) - 3-2
    5. Maysville (6) - 4-0
    6. Coyle (7) - 3-1
    7. Midway (8) - 5-0
    8. Boise City (9) - 4-0
    9. Graham-Dustin (10) - 3-1
    10. Buffalo (3) - 3-1



    WEEK 4 RANKINGS

    |  Ben Johnson

    (____) - previous rank

    Week 3 scoreboard
    6AI

    6AII

    5A

    4A

    3A

    2A

    A

    B

    C

    Class 6AI

    1. Owasso (1) - 3-0
    2. Broken Arrow (2) - 2-1
    3. Union (3) - 1-2
    4. Jenks (4) - 1-2
    5. PC North (5) - 3-0
    6. Norman (6) - 3-0
    7. Westmoore (7) - 3-0
    8. Mustang (8) - 2-1
    9. Moore (9) - 1-2
    10. Edmond Santa Fe (10) - 2-1

    Class 6AII

    1. Bixby (1) - 3-0
    2. Stillwater (2) - 3-0
    3. Sapulpa (3) - 3-0
    4. Booker T. Washington (4) - 1-2
    5. Del City (6) - 2-1
    6. Choctaw (5) - 2-1
    7. Muskogee (7) - 3-0
    8. Lawton (9) - 3-0
    9. Midwest City (8) - 1-2
    10. Ponca City (10) - 2-1

    Class 5A

    1. Carl Albert (1) - 3-0
    2. Bishop McGuinness (2) - 2-1
    3. Duncan (3) - 2-0
    4. Edison (4) - 2-1
    5. Bishop Kelley (5) - 1-2
    6. Tahlequah (6) - 3-0
    7. Collinsville (7) - 2-1
    8. El Reno (NR) - 3-0
    9. Pryor (NR) - 2-1
    10. Claremore (8) - 1-2

    Class 4A

    1. Bethany (1) - 3-0
    2. Tuttle (2) - 3-0
    3. Wagoner (3) - 2-1
    4. Clinton (4) - 2-1
    5. Weatherford (5) - 2-1
    6. Poteau (7) - 2-1
    7. Bristow (8) - 2-1
    8. Broken Bow (9) - 2-1
    9. Elgin (10) - 1-1
    10. Hilldale (NR) - 2-1

    Class 3A

    1. Heritage Hall (1) - 2-0
    2. Lincoln Christian (2) - 3-0
    3. Plainview (3) - 1-1
    4. John Marshall (4) - 3-0
    5. Berryhill (5) - 3-0
    6. Sulphur (6) - 3-0
    7. Perkins-Tryon (7) - 3-0
    8. Lone Grove (9) - 3-0
    9. Stigler (10) - 3-0
    10. Kingfisher (8) - 1-2

    Class 2A

    1. Metro Christian (1) - 3-0
    2. Sperry (2) - 3-0
    3. Vian (4) - 2-1
    4. Millwood (5) - 2-1
    5. Holland Hall (3) - 2-1
    6. Washington (7) - 3-0
    7. Jones (9) - 2-1
    8. Adair (10) - 3-0
    9. Beggs (6) - 2-1
    10. Kingston (8) - 2-1

    Class A

    1. Cashion (1) - 3-0
    2. Stroud (2) - 3-0
    3. Pawhuska (3) - 4-0
    4. Rejoice Christian (4) - 3-0
    5. Tonkawa (5) - 4-0
    6. Thomas (6) - 3-1
    7. Christian Heritage (7) - 4-0
    8. Pawnee (8) - 3-0
    9. Minco (9) - 4-0
    10. Colcord (NR) - 3-0

    Class B

    1. Shattuck (1) - 3-0
    2. Regent Prep (2) - 3-0
    3. Cherokee (3) - 3-0
    4. Davenport (4) - 2-1
    5. Dewar (7) - 3-0
    6. Weleetka (8) - 2-1
    7. Burns Flat-Dill City (NR) - 3-1
    8. Laverne (5) - 2-1
    9. Canadian (NR) - 3-0
    10. Seiling (NR) - 4-0

    Class C

    1. Southwest Covenant (1) - 2-0
    2. Pond Creek-Hunter (2) - 3-0
    3. Buffalo (3) - 3-0
    4. Tyrone (4) - 3-0
    5. Covington-Douglas (5) - 2-2
    6. Maysville (7) - 3-0
    7. Coyle (8) - 2-1
    8. Midway (9) - 4-0
    9. Boise City (10) - 3-0
    10. Graham-Dustin (NR) - 3-0


    **Photo credit: Von Castor / Von Castor Photography


    WEEK 3 Rankings

    |  Ben Johnson

    (___) - previous rank

    Week 2 scoreboard
    6AI

    6AII

    5A

    4A

    3A

    2A

    A

    B

    C


    Class 6AI

    1. Owasso (2)
    2. Broken Arrow (1)
    3. Union (3)
    4. Jenks (4)
    5. PC North (5)
    6. Norman (6)
    7. Westmoore (8)
    8. Mustang (9)
    9. Moore (10)
    10. Edmond Santa Fe (7)

    Class 6AII

    1. Bixby (1)
    2. Stillwater (2)
    3. Sapulpa (3)
    4. Booker T. Washington (3)
    5. Choctaw (6)
    6. Del City (4)
    7. Muskogee (8)
    8. Midwest City (7)
    9. Lawton (9)
    10. Ponca City (NR)

    Class 5A

    1. Carl Albert (1)
    2. Bishop McGuinness (2)
    3. Duncan (4)
    4. Edison (5)
    5. Bishop Kelley (3)
    6. Tahlequah (7)
    7. Collinsville (6)
    8. Claremore (8)
    9. Noble (10)
    10. Lawton MacArthur (NR)

    Class 4A

    1. Bethany (1)
    2. Tuttle (5)
    3. Wagoner (2)
    4. Clinton (3)
    5. Weatherford (4)
    6. Blanchard (6)
    7. Poteau (8)
    8. Bristow (7)
    9. Broken Bow (9)
    10. Elgin (NR)

    Class 3A

    1. Heritage Hall (1)
    2. Lincoln Christian (2)
    3. Plainview (3)
    4. John Marshall (5)
    5. Berryhill (4)
    6. Sulphur (6)
    7. Perkins-Tryon (8)
    8. Kingfisher (9)
    9. Lone Grove (NR)
    10. Stigler (NR)

    Class 2A

    1. Metro Christian (1)
    2. Sperry (2)
    3. Holland Hall (4)
    4. Vian (3)
    5. Millwood (5)
    6. Beggs (6)
    7. Washington (7)
    8. Kingston (8)
    9. Jones (9)
    10. Adair (10)

    Class A

    1. Cashion (1)
    2. Stroud (2)
    3. Pawhuska (4)
    4. Rejoice Christian (5)
    5. Tonkawa (6)
    6. Thomas (3)
    7. Christian Heritage (7)
    8. Pawnee (9)
    9. Minco (10)
    10. Morrison (8)

    Class B

    1. Shattuck (1)
    2. Regent Prep (2)
    3. Cherokee (3)
    4. Davenport (4)
    5. Laverne (5)
    6. Keota (6)
    7. Dewar (7)
    8. Weleetka (8)
    9. Snyder (9)
    10. Seiling (NR)

    Class C

    1. Southwest Covenant (1)
    2. Pond Creek-Hunter (2)
    3. Buffalo (3)
    4. Tyrone (5)
    5. Covington-Douglas (4)
    6. Tipton (6)
    7. Maysville (7)
    8. Coyle (8)
    9. Midway (9)
    10. Boise City (10)


    Photo cred: Byron Beers/Tahlequah Daily Press


    Week 2 rankings

    |  Ben Johnson

    (__) - previous rank - Week 1 result



    Class 6AI

    1. Broken Arrow (1) - Beat Union, 14-0
    2. Owasso (3) - Beat Fayetteville (Ark.), 51-19
    3. Union (2) - Lost to Broken Arrow, 14-0
    4. Jenks (4) - Lost to Bixby, 57-7
    5. PC North (5) - Beat Putnam City, 50-0
    6. Norman (6) - Beat Norman North, 31-24
    7. Edmond Santa Fe (7) - Beat Edmond North, 41-14
    8. Westmoore (9) - Beat Moore, 44-35
    9. Mustang (10) - Beat Yukon, 38-0
    10. Moore (8) - Lost to Westmoore, 44-35

    Class 6AII

    1. Bixby (1) - Beat Jenks, 57-7
    2. Stillwater (2) - Beat Edmond Memorial, 42-7
    3. Booker T. Washington (3) - Beat Bishop Kelley, 33-14
    4. Del City (4) - Beat Bishop McGuinness, 20-17
    5. Sapulpa (5) - Beat Edison, 21-13
    6. Choctaw (7) - idle
    7. Midwest City (6) - Lost to Carl Albert, 31-0
    8. Muskogee (8) - Beat McAlester, 43-7
    9. Lawton (9) - Beat Burkburnett (Texas), 56-21
    10. Deer Creek (NR) - Beat Southmoore, 45-14

    Class 5A

    1. Carl Albert (1) - Beat Midwest City, 31-0
    2. Bishop McGuinness (4) - Lost to Del City, 20-17
    3. Bishop Kelley (2) - Lost to Booker T. Washington, 33-14
    4. Duncan (7) - Beat Putnam West, 59-35
    5. Edison (5) - Lost to Sapulpa, 21-13
    6. Collinsville (3) - Lost to Oologah, 13-12
    7. Tahlequah (8) - Beat Fort Gibson, 42-21
    8. Claremore (10) - Beat Bartlesville, 40-28
    9. Guthrie (6) - Lost to Shawnee, 33-23
    10. Noble (NR) - Beat Newcastle, 41-12

    Class 4A

    1. Bethany (1) - Beat Elk City, 41-20
    2. Wagoner (3) - Beat Coweta, 36-27
    3. Clinton (4) - Beat Woodward, 49-14
    4. Weatherford (5) - idle
    5. Tuttle (6) - Beat Kingfisher, 41-18
    6. Blanchard (2) - Lost to Elgin, 35-20
    7. Bristow (7) - Beat Cushing, 19-16
    8. Poteau (8) - Beat Durant, 40-13
    9. Broken Bow (9) - Beat Idabel, 41-0
    10. Cache (NR) - idle

    Class 3A

    1. Heritage Hall (1) - Beat Millwood, 34-0
    2. Lincoln Christian (2) - Beat Jones, 49-14
    3. Plainview (3) - bye
    4. Berryhill (4) - Beat Mannford, 35-7
    5. John Marshall (5) - Beat Classen SAS, 48-0
    6. Sulphur (6) - Beat Madill, 49-21
    7. Seminole (8) - Beat Harrah, 40-8
    8. Perkins-Tryon (10) - Beat Hennessey, 35-0
    9. Kingfisher (7) - Lost to Tuttle, 41-18
    10. Cascia Hall (9) - Lost to Holland Hall, 28-7

    Class 2A

    1. Metro Christian (2) - idle
    2. Sperry (3) - Beat Verdigris, 49-13
    3. Vian (4) - Beat Eufaula, 14-2
    4. Holland Hall (5) - Beat Cascia Hall, 28-7
    5. Millwood (1) - Lost to Heritage Hall, 34-0
    6. Beggs (7) - Beat Okmulgee, 39-0
    7. Washington (8) - Beat Hobart, 42-7
    8. Kingston (9) - Beat Hugo, 44-22
    9. Jones (6) - Lost to Lincoln Christian, 49-14
    10. Adair (NR) - Beat Commerce, 46-16

    Class A

    1. Cashion (1) - Beat Prague, 28-0
    2. Stroud (2) - Beat Okemah, 40-38
    3. Thomas (3) - Beat Newkirk, 41-0
    4. Pawhuska (4) - Beat Okla. Union, 60-18
    5. Rejoice Christian (5) - Beat Crossings Christian, 48-6
    6. Tonkawa (6) - Beat Newkirk, 41-0
    7. Christian Heritage (7) - Beat Mount Saint Mary, 30-7
    8. Morrison (9) - Beat Crescent, 24-10
    9. Pawnee (10) - idle
    10. Minco (NR) - Beat Dibble, 14-6

    Class B

    1. Shattuck (1) - Beat Destiny Christian, 44-8
    2. Regent Prep (2) - Beat Prue, 53-6
    3. Cherokee (4) - Beat South Barber (Kan.), 44-8
    4. Davenport (3) - Lost to Weleetka, 32-28
    5. Laverne (5) - Beat Alex, 28-22
    6. Keota (6) - idle
    7. Dewar (7) - Beat Strother, 46-0
    8. Weleetka (8) - Beat Davenport, 32-28
    9. Snyder (9) - Beat Waukomis, 44-6
    10. Wetumka (10) - Beat Depew, 40-6

    Class C

    1. SW Covenant (1) - Beat Central Marlow, 52-28
    2. Pond Creek-Hunter (3) - Beat Kremlin-Hillsdale, 54-0
    3. Buffalo (4) - Beat Medford, 40-12
    4. Covington-Douglas (6) - Beat Garber, 64-62 (4OT)
    5. Tyrone (8) - Beat Turpin, 56-22
    6. Tipton (2) - Lost to Burns Flat-Dill City, 54-6
    7. Maysville (NR) - Beat Paoli, 52-6
    8. Coyle (5) - Lost to Pioneer, 48-20
    9. Midway (NR) - Beat Gans, 64-48
    10. Boise City (NR) - Beat Beaver, 48-0



    Photo credit - David Stacy


    Week 1 picks

    |  Ben Johnson

    Zero week was all about Swisher flexing on both myself and Whitt. Let’s see if we can’t bring him back down to earth this week….

    Zero Week
    Michael Swisher: 11-3
    Whitt Carter: 7-7
    Ben Johnson: 8-6

    (Should mention that my wife and Whitt’s wife are picking on the side, and once I can get these picks posted on time I’ll make sure to include Madison Carter’s picks so she doesn’t get mad at me anymore!)

    Millwood at Heritage Hall

    Michael Swisher: Heritage Hall
    Whitt Carter: Heritage Hall
    Ben Johnson: Heritage Hall

    Broken Arrow at Union

    Michael Swisher: Broken Arrow
    Whitt Carter: Union
    Ben Johnson: Union

    Carl Albert at Midwest City

    Michael Swisher: Carl Albert
    Whitt Carter: Carl Albert
    Ben Johnson: Carl Albert

    Bixby at Jenks

    Michael Swisher: Jenks
    Whitt Carter: Bixby
    Ben Johnson: Jenks

    Booker T. Washington at Bishop Kelley

    Michael Swisher: Booker T. Washington
    Whitt Carter: Booker T. Washington
    Ben Johnson: Booker T. Washington

    Bishop McGuinness at Del City

    Michael Swisher: Del City
    Whitt Carter: Del City
    Ben Johnson: Bishop McGuinness

    Lincoln Christian at Jones

    Michael Swisher: Lincoln Christian
    Whitt Carter: Jones
    Ben Johnson: Lincoln Christian

    Tuttle at Kingfisher

    Michael Swisher: Tuttle
    Whitt Carter: Tuttle
    Ben Johnson: Tuttle

    Sapulpa at Edison

    Michael Swisher: Sapulpa
    Whitt Carter: Sapulpa
    Ben Johnson: Sapulpa

    Crossings Christian at Rejoice Christian

    Michael Swisher: Rejoice Christian
    Whitt Carter: Rejoice Christian
    Ben Johnson: Rejoice Christian

    Norman at Norman North

    Michael Swisher: Norman
    Whitt Carter: Norman North
    Ben Johnson: Norman

    Claremore at Bartlesville

    Michael Swisher: Claremore
    Whitt Carter: Claremore
    Ben Johnson: Bartlesville

    Broken Bow at Idabel

    Michael Swisher: Broken Bow
    Whitt Carter: Broken Bow
    Ben Johnson: Broken Bow

    Cascia Hall at Holland Hall

    Michael Swisher: Holland Hall
    Whitt Carter: Cascia Hall
    Ben Johnson: Cascia Hall

    Vian at Eufaula

    Michael Swisher: Vian
    Whitt Carter: Vian
    Ben Johnson: Vian

    Davenport at Weleetka

    Michael Swisher: Davenport
    Whitt Carter: Davenport
    Ben Johnson: Davenport

    Medford at Buffalo

    Michael Swisher: Buffalo
    Whitt Carter: Buffalo
    Ben Johnson: Buffalo



    Week 1 - Top 10 games

    |  Ben Johnson

    An absolutely tremendous slate of games this week. Let’s get to it…

    1. Millwood at Heritage Hall
    One team was thought to be the preeminent favorite in its class last year until it was upset in the playoffs by Vian. That was Millwood in 2018. One team was head and shoulders above every other team in its class and coasted to a state championship. That was Heritage Hall in Class 3A, of course. Not too shabby when these two clash, and they do it again this year after Millwood won last year, 30-20.
     
    2. Broken Arrow at Union
    This one had been one-sided for quite some time, and Broken Arrow put a stop to that last season. Union still owns a 38-5 record all-time against Broken Arrow, but the Tigers took out frustration of 14 straight losses by dismantling Union, 33-10. The Tigers went on to win the state championship and finally join Union among the ranks of state champions in 6AI. One matchup to watch will be Union’s passing game against Broken Arrow’s secondary, led by the likes of Oregon commit Myles Slusher, who had an interception return for a touchdown in a blowout win over Mansfield on Saturday.
     
    3. Carl Albert at Midwest City
    This one had been all Midwest City, dating back to 1976 when the Bombers started their six-game winning streak against Carl Albert. But the Titans put a stop to that with a 28-21 victory last season. Then the Titans did what they always do – win a 5A championship.
     
    4. Bixby at Jenks
    Both were dominant last week with wins over teams in Mansfield, Texas, last week. Jenks’ defense was stout, pitching a shutout against Mansfield Legacy, while Bixby’s offense was unstoppable against Mansfield Timberview. Bixby managed to thwart Jenks in 2017, but the Trojans won this matchup last  year, 28-14, and they now own a 47-13 record against Bixby.
     
    5. Booker T. Washington at Bishop Kelley
    The Hornets were shut out last week in a loss to North Little Rock (Ark.), and they’ll get another stout defensive challenge from Bishop Kelley, who lost to Booker T. Washington last year, 24-14.
     
    6. Bishop McGuinness at Del City
    Plenty of offensive firepower will be on the field for both teams, including Del City’s Quinlan Ganther and Bishop McGuinness’ Dominic Richardson. Del City won this one last year, 47-7.
     
    7. Lincoln Christian at Jones
    Bust out the calculators for this one; could be plenty of points being scored. Both teams soared on offense last week, with Lincoln Christian beating Inola, 51-19 and Jones knocking off Oklahoma Christian School, 56-8. Last year it was Lincoln Christian that prevailed over Jones, 34-19.
     
    8. Tuttle at Kingfisher
    Tuttle knocked off Kingfisher 26-14 last season, and now the reigning 4A champions will explore life without quarterback Carson Berryhill.
     
    9. Sapulpa at Edison
    The Chieftains, powered by Eli Williams, a TCU commit, at quarterback, took down Edison, 34-13, last season. But it wasn’t long after that game that Edison running back – now a Nebraska commit – Sevion Morrison started taking down every Edison rushing record that ever existed.
     
    10. Crossings Christian at Rejoice Christian
    Two heavy favorites in Class A, and for good reason. Rejoice Christian won both matchups last season – 21-20 in the regular season and 33-14 in the playoffs. In fact, Rejoice has won the past four showdowns with Crossings, dating back to 2016.


     
    Honorable mentions
    Norman at Norman North
    Claremore at Bartlesville
    Broken Bow at Idabel
    Cascia Hall at Holland Hall
    Vian at Eufaula
    Davenport at Weleetka
    Medford at Buffalo

    WEEK 1 RANKINGS

    |  Ben Johnson

    Class 6AI

    1. Broken Arrow (2)
    2. Union (1)
    3. Owasso (3)
    4. Jenks (4)
    5. PC North (5)
    6. Norman (6)
    7. Edmond Santa Fe (7)
    8. Moore (8)
    9. Westmoore (9)
    10. Mustang (10)

    Class 6AII

    1. Bixby (1)
    2. Stillwater (2)
    3. Booker T. Washington (3)
    4. Del City (4)
    5. Sapulpa (5)
    6. Midwest City (6)
    7. Choctaw (7)
    8. Muskogee (8)
    9. Lawton (9)
    10. Bartlesville (10)

    Class 5A

    1. Carl Albert (1)
    2. Bishop Kelley (2)
    3. Collinsville (3)
    4. Bishop McGuinness (4)
    5. Edison (5)
    6. Guthrie (6)
    7. Duncan (7)
    8. Tahlequah (8)
    9. Ardmore (9)
    10. Claremore (10)

    Class 4A

    1. Bethany (1)
    2. Blanchard (2)
    3. Wagoner (3)
    4. Clinton (4)
    5. Weatherford (5)
    6. Tuttle (6)
    7. Bristow (7)
    8. Poteau (8)
    9. Broken Bow (9)
    10. Cache (NR)

    Class 3A

    1. Heritage Hall (1)
    2. Lincoln Christian (2)
    3. Plainview (3)
    4. Berryhill (4)
    5. John Marshall (5)
    6. Sulphur (6)
    7. Kingfisher (7)
    8. Seminole (8)
    9. Cascia Hall (9)
    10. Perkins-Tryon (10)

    Class 2A

    1. Millwood (1)
    2. Metro Christian (2)
    3. Sperry (3)
    4. Vian (4)
    5. Holland Hall (5)
    6. Jones (6)
    7. Beggs (7)
    8. Washington (8)
    9. Kingston (9)
    10. Eufaula (10)

    Class A

    1. Cashion (1)
    2. Stroud (2)
    3. Thomas (3)
    4. Pawhuska (4)
    5. Rejoice Christian (5)
    6. Tonkawa (6)
    7. Christian Heritage (7)
    8. Crossings Christian (9)
    9. Morrison (10)
    10. Pawnee (NR)

    Class B

    1. Shattuck (1)
    2. Regent Prep (2)
    3. Davenport (3)
    4. Cherokee (4)
    5. Laverne (5)
    6. Keota (6)
    7. Dewar (7)
    8. Weleetka (8)
    9. Snyder (9)
    10. Wetumka (10)

    Class C

    1. SW Covenant (2)
    2. Tipton (1)
    3. Pond Creek-Hunter (3)
    4. Buffalo (4)
    5. Coyle (5)
    6. Covington-Douglas (6)
    7. Fox (7)
    8. Tyrone (8)
    9. Sharon-Mutual (9)
    10. Medford (10)


    *** Big thanks to Caleb Williams, whose work is the cover photo for this post. Check out his work here: https://www.photosbycaleb.com/

    ZERO WEEK PICKS

    |  Ben Johnson

    Union at Mansfield (Lake Ridge)

    Michael Swisher: Union
    Whitt Carter: Union
    Ben Johnson: Union

    North Little Rock vs. Booker T. Washington (in Bentonville, Ark.)

    Michael Swisher: North Little Rock
    Whitt Carter: Booker T. Washington
    Ben Johnson: Booker T. Washington


    Broken Bow at Metro Christian

    Michael Swisher: Metro Christian
    Whitt Carter: Broken Bow
    Ben Johnson: Metro Christian


    Oklahoma Christian School at Jones

    Michael Swisher: Jones
    Whitt Carter: Jones
    Ben Johnson: Jones


    Owasso at Bentonville (West)

    Michael Swisher: Owasso
    Whitt Carter: Owasso
    Ben Johnson: Owasso


    Bixby at Mansfield (Timberview)

    Michael Swisher: Timberview
    Whitt Carter: Bixby
    Ben Johnson: Bixby


    Minco at Wynnewood

    Michael Swisher: Minco
    Whitt Carter: Wynnewood
    Ben Johnson: Wynnewood


    Altus at Cache

    Michael Swisher: Altus
    Whitt Carter: Cache
    Ben Johnson: Altus


    Poteau at El Reno

    Michael Swisher: El Reno
    Whitt Carter: Poteau
    Ben Johnson: Poteau


    Community Christian at Crossings Christian

    Michael Swisher: Crossings Christian
    Whitt Carter: Crossings Christian
    Ben Johnson: Crossings Christian


    Jenks at Mansfield (Legacy)

    Michael Swisher: Jenks
    Whitt Carter: Mansfield
    Ben Johnson: Mansfield

    Fairview at Perry

    Michael Swisher: Perry
    Whitt Carter: Fairview
    Ben Johnson: Perry


    Weatherford at Chisholm

    Michael Swisher: Weatherford
    Whitt Carter: Weatherford
    Ben Johnson: Weatherford


    Chr. Heritage at Coalgate

    Michael Swisher: Christian Heritage
    Whitt Carter: Christian Heritage
    Ben Johnson: Christian Heritage


    ZERO WEEK: Top 10 games

    |  Ben Johnson

    1. Union at Mansfield (Lake Ridge)
    Union won the matchup between the two clubs last year 36-30, thanks to Darius Boone’s 26-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Union went on to be a Class 6AI semifinalist, and Lake Ridge was a Region 1 semifinalist in Texas’ 6A Division II.

    2. North Little Rock vs. Booker T. Washington (in Bentonville, Ark.)
    A classic game last year ended with North Little Rock’s Oscar Adaway scoring on a 7-yard run with 1:28 left. Booker T. Washington led 28-15 with 9:14 left in the fourth quarter, but North Little Rock scored twice to seal the game.

    3. Broken Bow at Metro Christian
    Metro Christian quarterback Asher Link scored on a touchdown run and an 18-yard TD pass to Junior Simpson, and the Patriots defense took over from there in a 28-22 victory last season. Metro Christian is 8-3 all-time against Broken Bow -- with all 11 meetings happening since 2008.

    4. Oklahoma Christian School at Jones
    Jones ran its winning streak against OCS to four straight with last year’s 27-10 victory. Jones is 7-1 against OCS since 2006.

    5. Owasso at Bentonville (West)
    A high-scoring affair last year saw Owasso prevail 56-40. Owasso QB Will Kuehne threw for 343 yards and five touchdowns to beat Bentonville West.

    6. Bixby at Mansfield (Timberlake)
    It was a tight one last year, but the Spartans knocked off Mansfield Timberlake 36-33 to kick-start another championship season.

    7. Minco at Wynnewood
    Minco beat Wynnewood 27-14 last season, and is now 4-1 against Wynnewood in the past five seasons.

    8. Altus at Cache
    Both teams finished 8-3 last year and only makes sense that the Highway 62 foes would clash for the first time, despite only being separated by 41 miles.

    9. Poteau at El Reno
    Poteau’s defense was all over El Reno last year with four sacks and three fumble recoveries in last year’s 38-19 contest. Now the scene shifts to El Reno this year.

    10. Community Christian at Crossings Christian
    Community Christian scored first, but Crossings Christian followed with 29 straight points to dominate the rest of the way.

    Honorable mention games
    Jenks at Mansfield (Legacy)

    Fairview at Perry

    Weatherford at Chisholm

    Chr. Heritage at Coalgate

    CLASS 4A PREVIEW

    |  Ben Johnson

    Class 4A preview

    Rankings

    1. Bethany - Declaring 2019 the year of Sam Brandt. He’s improved his quarterbacking skills as the years have gone along, and last season he rushed for 1,262 yards and 25 touchdowns, in addition to 2,615 yards and 27 touchdowns through the air.
    2. Blanchard - Class 4A’s top rusher last year was the Lions’ Bryce Madron with 1,743 yards and 32 touchdowns. And, he’s back.
    3. Wagoner - Running back Chochee Watson could be on the verge of a breakout season after totaling 746 yards and nine touchdowns while sharing time with Schyler Adair in 2018.
    4. Clinton - Expect a big year from tailback linebacker Eddi Gonzalez, who logged 107 tackles during his junior campaign.
    5. Weatherford - Ethan Downs, a big-time tight end that stands 6 feet, 4 inches and 240 pounds, holds offers from OU, Arkansas, Baylor, LSU and plenty more.
    **6. Tuttle - The departure of Carson Berryhill at quarterback could mean the reigning 4A state champs turn to Triston Truelove for a heavy bulk of the offensive load. Truelove rushed for 1,621 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
    7. Bristow - Having Jalen Fullbright’s athleticism back will certainly help, and the same goes for Luke Fortney (reigning state champion in wrestling) and Braden Fullbright on the offensive line.
    8. Poteau - Greg Werner returns after a stint at Hilldale as head coach, and so does Mr Do Everything Easton Francis.
    9. Broken Bow - Savages are always sneaky good, and that’s likely to be true this season with plenty of seniors on defense, including Dawson Jackson, Stephen Young and Britton McKinney.
    10. Hilldale - Hornets lose some talent from last year’s roster, but they still have Jay Porter at quarterback, along with Brayson Lawson and Dylan Walker at wide receiver.

    **2018 state champion


    Premier players

    - Wil Moyer (Cushing): As a junior, Moyer passed for 2,576 yards and 22 touchdown while completing 60 percent of his passes.
    - Keaton Crooks (Cushing): Most of Moyer’s passes found Crooks, who had 1,117 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.
    - Ben Ward (Cleveland): Enters his junior year after throwing for 2,334 yards for the Tigers last season.
    - Caden Culver (Elk City): Threw for 1,683 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior in 2018.
    - Jaxon Ratterree (Weatherford): Downs gets the accolades in Weatherford, but Ratterree threw for 1,758 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior last year.



    Our best guess(es)

    Michael Swisher: Tuttle -- Want to see a cool tradition? Go to a Tuttle home game and watch the Tigers bus into the stadium and go straight from the bus to warmups. That’s not going to win Tuttle a gold ball, obviously. But the fact about 90 Tigers roll off those buses certainly helps. Tuttle will reload what it lost from a year ago and repeat.

    Whitt Carter: Wagoner -- It will be hard to defeat Bethany if Sam Brandt is as good or better than he was last year, but the Bulldogs have a ton back and it’s enough to get it done and reclaim their spot at the top.

    Ben Johnson: Bethany -- Could foresee a Bethany-Blanchard finale, and I like Sam Brandt to get the job done this year.



    NEW PODCAST: Football is back

    |  Ben Johnson

    We're now a week away from real-life, actual football. (Well, games that actually count)

    This week we pay tribute to one of the state's best, Mr. Ray West, who passed away recent. Swisher shares several great stories about West and what he meant to a lot of people in this great state.


    Then we start our football previews, talking about Classes 6AI through 4A. We unveil our top 10 in each class and offer up some storylines along the way.

    Want to interact with the podcast? Tweet us at @michaelswisher & @benjohnsontul

    Or you can email the show at ben@skordle.com


    As always, thanks for listening!


    PLAYOFF PICKS: Week 2 edition

    |  Ben Johnson

    At this point, Randy Turney is just showing off. He went 23-7 last week and has all but sewn up his title as Skordle's premier picker this year. The rest of us are not worthy! And spinzone: I wasn't horrendous at picking games last week, so baby steps.

    Playoff picks - Week 1 - Coach Turney 23-7 | Ben 19-11 | Whitt 17-13 | Swisher 14-16

    Overall - Turney 181-59 | Swisher 165-75 | Whitt 165-75 | Ben 159-81

    Now I present picks for the second round of the playoffs:


    Broken Arrow vs. Owasso

    Michael Swisher: Broken Arrow 38, Owasso 18

    Ben Johnson: Broken Arrow 42, Owasso 10

    Whitt Carter: Broken Arrow 42, Owasso 17

    Randy Turney: Broken Arrow 38, Owasso 17


    Jenks vs. Union

    Michael Swisher: Union 34, Jenks 33

    Ben Johnson: Jenks 27, Union 24

    Whitt Carter: Jenks 31, Union 28

    Randy Turney: Jenks 24, Union 14


    Bixby vs. Midwest City

    Michael Swisher: Bixby 30, Midwest City 24

    Ben Johnson: Bixby 37, Midwest City 21

    Whitt Carter: Bixby 27, Midwest City 21

    Randy Turney: Bixby 32, Midwest City 22


    Stillwater vs. Booker T. Washington

    Michael Swisher: Stillwater 24, Booker T. Washington 18

    Ben Johnson: Stillwater 16, Booker T. Washington 14

    Whitt Carter: Stillwater 31, Booker T. Washington 28

    Randy Turney: Stillwater 32, Booker T. Washington 20


    Bishop McGuinness at Bishop Kelley

    Michael Swisher: Bishop McGuinness 21, Bishop Kelley 20

    Ben Johnson: Bishop Kelley 20, Bishop McGuinness 19

    Whitt Carter: Bishop McGuinness 35, Bishop Kelley 31

    Randy Turney: Bishop McGuinness 24, Bishop Kelley 10


    Guthrie at Collinsville

    Michael Swisher: Collinsville 31, Guthrie 20

    Ben Johnson: Collinsville 23, Guthrie 17

    Whitt Carter: Collinsville 27, Guthrie 20

    Randy Turney: Collinsville 24, Guthrie 14

    Bethany at Wagoner

    Michael Swisher: Wagoner 22, Bethany 22

    Ben Johnson: Bethany 24, Wagoner 21

    Whitt Carter: Wagoner 27, Bethany 24

    Randy Turney: Wagoner 17, Bethany 14


    Blanchard at Poteau

    Michael Swisher: Poteau 19, Blanchard 18

    Ben Johnson: Poteau 20, Blanchard 16

    Whitt Carter: Poteau 28, Blanchard 21

    Randy Turney: Poteau 21, Blanchard 20


    Broken Bow at Clinton

    Michael Swisher: Clinton 21, Broken Bow 20

    Ben Johnson: Broken Bow 14, Clinton 9

    Whitt Carter: Clinton 31, Broken Bow 27

    Randy Turney: Clinton 34, Broken Bow 28


    Hilldale at Tuttle

    Michael Swisher: Tuttle 30, Hilldale 18

    Ben Johnson: Hilldale 27, Tuttle 26

    Whitt Carter: Tuttle 35, Hilldale 21

    Randy Turney: Tuttle 35, Hilldale 14


    Kingfisher at Berryhill

    Michael Swisher: Berryhill 32, Kingfisher 24

    Ben Johnson: Berryhill 27, Kingfisher 22

    Whitt Carter: Kingfisher 28, Berryhill 27

    Randy Turney: Berryhill 28, Kingfisher 21


    Plainview at Lincoln Christian

    Michael Swisher: Lincoln Christian 35, Plainview 31

    Ben Johnson: Lincoln Christian 29, Plainview 27

    Whitt Carter: Plainview 38, Lincoln Christian 31

    Randy Turney: Lincoln Christian 42, Plainview 38


    Metro Christian at Jones

    Michael Swisher: Metro Christian 24, Jones 20

    Ben Johnson: Metro Christian 27, Jones 23

    Whitt Carter: Jones 35, Metro Christian 28

    Randy Turney: Jones 27, Metro Christian 21


    Vian at Millwood

    Michael Swisher: Millwood 35, Vian 30

    Ben Johnson: Millwood 30, Vian 16

    Whitt Carter: Millwood 34, Vian 21

    Randy Turney: Millwood 42, Vian 21


    Washington at Holland Hall

    Michael Swisher: Holland Hall 27, Washington 20

    Ben Johnson: Holland Hall 20, Washington 18

    Whitt Carter: Washington 27, Holland Hall 24

    Randy Turney: Washington 35, Holland Hall 20


    OCS at Beggs

    Michael Swisher: Beggs 31, OCS 21

    Ben Johnson: Beggs 37, OCS 29

    Whitt Carter: Beggs 42, OCS 31

    Randy Turney: Beggs 34, OCS 24


    Fairview at Cashion

    Michael Swisher: Cashion 34, Fairview 28

    Ben Johnson: Cashion 30, Fairview 13

    Whitt Carter: Cashion 34, Fairview 21

    Randy Turney: Cashion 26, Fairview 20


    Christian Heritage at Thomas

    Michael Swisher: Christian Heritage 22, Thomas 14

    Ben Johnson: Christian Heritage 27, Thomas 25

    Whitt Carter: Christian Heritage 30, Thomas 27

    Randy Turney: Christian Heritage 21, Thomas 14


    Crossings Christian at Hooker

    Michael Swisher: Hooker 35, Crossings Christian 18

    Ben Johnson: Hooker 26, Crossings Christian 22

    Whitt Carter: Hooker 28, Crossings Christian 14

    Randy Turney: Hooker 19, Crossings Christian 14



    Morrison at Stroud

    Michael Swisher: Morrison 22, Stroud 19

    Ben Johnson: Morrison 23, Stroud 21

    Whitt Carter: Stroud 27, Morrison 24

    Randy Turney: Morrison 28, Stroud 20


    Commerce at Hulbert

    Michael Swisher: Commerce 36, Hulbert 33

    Ben Johnson: Commerce 41, Hulbert 37

    Whitt Carter: Hulbert 35, Commerce 28

    Randy Turney: Commerce 31, Hulbert 21


    Laverne at Snyder

    Michael Swisher: Synder 34, Laverne 22

    Ben Johnson: Snyder 44, Laverne 29

    Whitt Carter: Snyder 38, Laverne 36

    Randy Turney: Snyder 38, Laverne 28


    Keota at Regent Prep

    Michael Swisher: Regent Prep 48, Keota 18

    Ben Johnson: Regent Prep 33, Keota 22

    Whitt Carter: Regent Prep 42, Keota 32

    Randy Turney: Regent Prep 42, Keota 42


    Coyle at Tipton

    Michael Swisher: Tipton 38, Coyle 33

    Ben Johnson: Coyle 43, Tipton 41

    Whitt Carter: Tipton 48, Coyle 38

    Randy Turney: Tipton 42, Coyle 14


    Pond Creek-Hunter at Paoli

    Michael Swisher: PC-Hunter 41, Paoli 35

    Ben Johnson: PC-Hunter 55, Paoli 23

    Whitt Carter: PC-Hunter 42, Paoli 36

    Randy Turney: PC-Hunter 26, Paoli 14



    Let us know what you think. Tweet your predictions to us at @Skordle.

    PLAYOFF NOTEBOOK: Classes 2A, 3A & 4A

    |  Ben Johnson


    Class 2A

    First round rewind

    •    Kellyville 41, Perry 21: Hayden Hutchins rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries with the Ponies being the only team to knock off a district champion in the first round. It was the Ponies’ first playoff appearance since 2004 and postseason victory since 2002.

    •    Sperry 68, Salina 13: In just one half of football, quarterback Beau Teel completed 11 of 15 passes for 281 yards and four touchdowns for the Pirates. “All playoff wins are good wins,” Sperry coach Robert Park said. “We took care of the football this week, and that is always important this time of year. Big challenge coming up for us at Kellyville.”

    •    Eufaula 27, Spiro 0: Zac Anderson had 116 yards and three touchdowns on eight carries for the Ironheads. “The kids have been playing with great effort,” Eufaula coach Larry Newton Jr. said. “Somebody has had to step for the past few weeks because of an injury, kid sick or ineligible. They were determined to hold Spiro scoreless.”

    •    Coalgate 57, Lexington 31: Austin Lambert completed 12 of 16 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns to lead Coalgate, who hadn’t advanced beyond the first round since 2010.

    •    Adair 44, Morris 20: Garrett Long had eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns for the Warriors, who have advanced to the quarterfinals every year 2011.

    •    Chisholm 48, Meeker 42: Braden Meek completed 19 of 24 passes for 274 yards and six touchdowns or the Longhorns, who had 492 yards of total offense.

    •    Millwood 48, Dickson 6: Falcons won their 39th straight game, moving them into a tie with Jenks for fifth all-time for winning streaks among 11-man teams.

    •    Vian 74, Hugo 21: Bodhi Vann rushed for 162 yards and four touchdowns on eight carries for the Wolverines, who improved to 57-39 all-time in the playoffs.

    •    Holland Hall 31, Valliant 0: Quarterback Drake Roush threw two touchdown passes and had a 50-yard touchdown run for the Dutch, who have reached the quarterfinals of the playoffs every year since 2016 -- the season Holland Hall moved from Southwestern Preparatory Conference play to OSSAA competition.

    •    Washington 49, Lindsay 7: The Warriors picked up a playoff victory for the seventh straight season.

    •    Jones 49, Newkirk 18: The Longhorns came up with five interceptions on defense, and kept Newkirk running back Laike Wilhelm in check. Tye Tucke also had five receptions for 116 yards and four touchdowns for Jones.

    •    Metro Christian 60, Victory Christian 19: Asher Link passed for 391 yards and three touchdowns and also scored a rushing touchdown for the Patriots, who are back in Class 2A, a class they hadn’t played a playoff game in since 2003. Oh, and they last went to the quarterfinals in 2003.

    •    Kingston 49, Community Christian 13: Redskins moved closer to an all-time record of .500 in the playoffs, now 22-25. The game was also Community Christian’s postseason debut.

    •    Antlers 29, Panama 18: Antlers won the playoffs for the third straight season.

    •    Beggs 56, Wyandotte 13: Demons rushed for 437 yards while picking up where they left off as last year’s runner-up in 3A.

    •    Okla. Christian School 63, Okemah 26: Jaxon Conrad rushed for 258 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries for the Saints. “First time to see (Okemah) and they ran some unusual stuff,” OCS coach Derek Turner said. “We struggled in the first half, and we were down 20-14 at halftime. But then we scored 49 unanswered points. The offense played out of this world, and our kids put it together.”
     

    On tap this week…

    •    Sperry at Kellyville: Ponies return home after upsetting Perry on the road. Sperry and Kellyville have met five times since 1999, and Sperry has won them all. The most recent was a 62-24 contest in 2015. The Pirates’ defense against Kellyville’s rushing attack and Hayden Hutchins will be front and center in this one.

    •    Coalgate at Eufaula: Only separated by about an hour on Highway 69, these two haven’t met since …. wait for it ….. 1956! Coalgate is 2-0 against Eufaula, but that was a long long time ago.

    •    Chisholm at Adair: Only meeting between these two was 2015 at Sand Springs High School in what was a 44-14 victory for the Warriors on their way to the title.

    •    Vian at Millwood: A matchup most would have been content with the semifinals or finals, but here we are. River Simon, Bodhi Vann and the Wolverines will have their hands full with Marcus Majors and crew at Millwood. And it was Millwood who dispatched Vian from the playoffs last year, 44-0 in the quarterfinals.

    •    Washington at Holland Hall: First meeting between these two. If the game comes down a field goal, Holland Hall has a secret weapon in Alex Felkins.

    •    Metro Christian at Jones: First meeting between these two, too. The quarterback clash between Jones’ Daniel Jackson and Metro Christian’s Asher Link will be key, and the more successful one likely moves on to the quarterfinals. Then there’s Jones’ Korbin Cox and Metro Christian’s Ryan Johnson. Bottom line: a lot of talent all over the field in this one.

    •    Antlers at Kingston: Kingston is 6-0 against Antlers all-time. The Redskins, though, have won only one second round game since … 1992.

    •    Okla. Christian School at Beggs: Rematch of last year’s quarterfinal clash that the Demons won 32-26. OCS’ Jaxon Canard has rushed for 474 yards in the last two weeks. Then there’s Beggs’ quarterback Dalton Spring, who leads a high-powered offense himself.
     
     
     



    Class 3A

    First Round Rewind

    •    Heritage Hall 42, Marlow 0: New class, same result for the Chargers. The reigning 4A champion improved to 14-1 in playoff games since 2014, thanks to limiting Marlow to 157 yards of offense. Billy Ross scored on TD runs of 38, 21 and 90 yards for Heritage Hall.

    •    Stigler 33, Locust Grove 7: Nate Bryant endured a heavy workload, rushing 48 times for 289 yards and four touchdowns while also throwing a touchdown pass in the Panthers’ road victory. “Nate Bryant was the best player on the field,” Stigler coach Chris Risenhoover said.

    •    Lincoln Christian 61, Verdigris 21: Bulldog quarterback Chase Ricke threw for 322 yards and three touchdowns, and he also ran for 124 yards and a touchdown.

    •    Plainview 45, John Marshall 6: Brock Parham threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns, and he also ran for a touchdown to eliminate last year’s 3A state champion from the playoffs. “Our kids played really well,” Plainview coach Joe Price said. “Our intensity was good on defense, and we did a good job of creating turnovers. Our players were excited about the challenge of playing John Marshall.”

    •    Sulphur 34, Perkins-Tryon 7: Trey Kiser rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and he also recorded one sack and four tackles for loss. Tavius McDonald added 117 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries for Sulphur.

    •    Idabel 33, Cascia Hall 0: Warriors recorded their first shutout of the season, and LaQuan Wells rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns, and he also threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns for Idabel, who has now recorded a playoff victory in five straight seasons.

    •    Berryhill 33, Seminole 13: Daniel Rice rushed for 264 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries for the Chiefs.

    •    Kingfisher 48, Purcell 15: Trey Green scored in a variety of ways for the Yellowjackets -- on a 35-yard interception return, a 29-yard reverse and on a 12-yard catch. Kingfisher quarterback Jett Sternberger also added three touchdowns through the air and two on the ground.
     

    On tap this week…

    •    Stigler at Heritage Hall: Stigler’s upset of Locust Grove in the first round was stunning, mostly because of the way the Panthers dominated the Pirates. Now Nate Bryant and Co. get to figure out how to take down the juggernaut that is Heritage Hall. It’ll be the first matchup between these two schools.

    •    Plainview at Lincoln Christian: Another stout challenge in the works for the Plainview defense. The Indians have allowed only two opponents this season to score 20 or more points. Lincoln Christian has scored under 31 points only once this year. This is a rematch of a 2016 3A quarterfinal clash, a 35-34 win for Plainview.

    •    Idabel at Sulphur: There’s no question what Sulphur will attempt to do in this game and that’s run the ball. It’ll be up to LaQuan Wells and the rest of the Idabel roster to find a way to slow down the Bulldogs’ rushing attack. These two haven’t met since 1956, and Sulphur is 2-0 in the all-time series.

    •    Kingfisher at Berryhill: There were some that thought Seminole and its running attack could upset Berryhill in the first round, but the Chiefs prevailed regardless. The Chiefs just wore down Seminole on both lines, and that’ll be Berryhill’s goal against Kingfisher, too. The Yellowjackets are a sneaky No. 2 seed out of District 3A-1, so watching Jett Sternberger against the Berryhill defense should be a treat. The last time these two met was 2004 in a 35-25 win for Berryhill in the 3A semifinals.
     
     



    Class 4A

    First Round Rewind

    •    Clinton 49, Cushing 20: The Red Tornadoes collected 388 yards and six touchdowns on the ground, led by Atrel Bryson who had six carries for 178 yards and two touchdowns.

    •    Broken Bow 21, Catoosa 0: The Savages recorded their first playoff shutout win since 1993.

    •    Wagoner 21, Fort Gibson 0: The Tigers hung around the entire game, but Wagoner used 92 yards and 22 carries from Schyler Adair to prevail. “A win is a win at this point of the season,” Wagoner’s Jaden Snyder told the Coweta American. “I love those (Fort Gibson) guys to death, but I’d rather win.”

    •    Bethany 38, Weatherford 13: Sam Brandt was dominant on both sides of the ball for Bethany, passing for 177 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 175 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. On defense, he snagged two interceptions.

    •    Tuttle 31, Anadarko 0: Tristin Truelove had 194 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries for the Tigers, who picked up only their second playoff win since 2014.

    •    Hilldale 35, Bristow 21: Dawson Neighbors led the way for the Hornets with 208 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries. “They played their tails off,” Hilldale coach Greg Werner said of Neighbors and Devin Hembry. “They are big time players.”

    •    Poteau 16, Oologah 0: Easton Francis rushed for 160 yards as the Pirates picked up their first playoff win since 2015.

    •    Blanchard 21, Cache 11: Bryce Madron scored on a 62-yard TD run in the third quarter to put Blanchard in front for good.
     
     

    On tap this week…

    •    Broken Bow at Clinton: Broken Bow’s defense has been stout all season long, and it’ll have to be to limit Atrel Bryson’s production. These two clubs have met five times overall and three times in a title game. Clinton has all five games, and most recently 28-0 in the 2004 4A title game.

    •    Bethany at Wagoner: Bethany ventured east and upended Hilldale last year in the quarterfinals. The Bulldogs’ defense will have its hands full with Sam Brandt -- Mr. Do Everything for the Bronchos.

    •    Hilldale at Tuttle: The Hornets caught the attention of everyone last week with a massive upset win over Bristow. Now Hilldale is tasked with shutting down Carson Berryhill and the rest of Tuttle’s team this time around. These two haven’t met since 2009, and Tuttle is 2-0 against Hilldale.

    •    Blanchard at Poteau: Bryce Madron vs. Easton Francis? Absolutely! Sounds like a great time. This is an excellent matchup with two rock-solid defenses. And they’re meeting for the first time.

    PLAYOFF PICKS: Week 1 edition

    |  Ben Johnson

    All hail Randy Turney and his picking skills. He made it look easy while beating the snot out of Swisher, Whitt and myself. He spent 11 weeks picking games and gradually putting all of us away -- well, most of us. Swisher might have an outside shot of catching him. We'll see how it plays out. Me, on the other hand, I have to face the music and wave the white flag. Picking for pride now! 

    Week 10 picks - Coach Turney 19-7 | Whitt 19-7 | Swisher 18-8 | Ben 13-13

    Overall - Turney 158-52 | Swisher 151-59 | Whitt 148-58 | Ben 140-70

    Now I present picks for the first round of the playoffs:


    Norman at Owasso

    Michael Swisher: Owasso 38, Norman 24

    Ben Johnson: Owasso 33, Norman 31

    Whitt Carter: Owasso 34, Norman 24

    Randy Turney: Owasso 28, Norman 7


    Edmond Santa Fe at Union

    Michael Swisher: Union 31, Edmond Santa Fe 21

    Ben Johnson: Union 31, Edmond Santa Fe 13

    Whitt Carter: Union 37, Edmond Santa Fe 13

    Randy Turney: Union 32, Edmond Santa Fe 14


    Del City at Booker T. Washington

    Michael Swisher: Del City 33, Booker T. Washington 20

    Ben Johnson: Del City 23, Booker T. Washington 19

    Whitt Carter: Del City 27, Booker T. Washington 21

    Randy Turney: Booker T. Washington 21, Del City 20


    Lawton at Bixby

    Michael Swisher: Bixby 28, Lawton 13

    Ben Johnson: Bixby 28, Lawton 7

    Whitt Carter: Bixby 41, Lawton 21

    Randy Turney: Bixby 42, Lawton 20


    Sapulpa at Midwest City

    Michael Swisher: Midwest City 39, Sapulpa 24

    Ben Johnson: Midwest City 36, Sapulpa 20

    Whitt Carter: Midwest City 35, Sapulpa 14

    Randy Turney: Midwest City 42, Sapulpa 7


    Altus at Bishop McGuinness

    Michael Swisher: Bishop McGuinness 28, Altus 14

    Ben Johnson: Bishop McGuinness 24, Altus 16

    Whitt Carter: Bishop McGuinness 37, Altus 24

    Randy Turney: Bishop McGuinness 24, Altus 14


    Guthrie at Duncan

    Michael Swisher: Duncan 14, Guthrie 12

    Ben Johnson: Duncan 20, Guthrie 13

    Whitt Carter: Duncan 28, Guthrie 27

    Randy Turney: Guthrie 21, Duncan 14



    Claremore at Edison

    Michael Swisher: Edison 24, Claremore 22

    Ben Johnson: Claremore 29, Edison 23

    Whitt Carter: Edison 34, Claremore 28

    Randy Turney: Claremore 23, Edison 21


    Coweta at Tahlequah

    Michael Swisher: Tahlequah 27, Coweta 23

    Ben Johnson: Tahlequah 30, Coweta 27

    Whitt Carter: Tahlequah 30, Coweta 21

    Randy Turney: Tahlequah 30, Coweta 16


    Hilldale at Bristow

    Michael Swisher: Bristow 38, Hilldale 30

    Ben Johnson: Bristow 29, Hilldale 18

    Whitt Carter: Bristow 37, Hilldale 31

    Randy Turney: Bristow 42, Hilldale 10


    Catoosa at Broken Bow

    Michael Swisher: Broken Bow 30, Catoosa 12

    Ben Johnson: Broken Bow 20, Catoosa 10

    Whitt Carter: Catoosa 27, Broken Bow 24

    Randy Turney: Broken Bow 38, Catoosa 20


    Blanchard at Cache

    Michael Swisher: Blanchard 31, Cache 30

    Ben Johnson: Cache 37, Blanchard 32

    Whitt Carter: Cache 21, Blanchard 20

    Randy Turney: Blanchard 32, Cache 14


    Seminole at Berryhill 

    Michael Swisher: Berryhill 28, Seminole 20

    Ben Johnson: Berryhill 36, Seminole 27

    Whitt Carter: Seminole 37, Berryhill 35

    Randy Turney: Berryhill 28, Seminole 14


    Stigler at Locust Grove

    Michael Swisher: Locust Grove 19, Stigler 16

    Ben Johnson: Locust Grove 23, Stigler 22

    Whitt Carter: Stigler 28, Locust Grove 26

    Randy Turney: Locust Grove 24, Stigler 16


    John Marshall at Plainview

    Michael Swisher: John Marshall 22, Plainview 20

    Ben Johnson: John Marshall 30, Plainview 26

    Whitt Carter: Plainview 35, John Marshall 31

    Randy Turney: John Marshall 27, Plainview 20


    Victory Christian at Metro Christian

    Michael Swisher: Victory Christian 30, Metro Christian 24

    Ben Johnson: Metro Christian 42, Victory Christian 27

    Whitt Carter: Metro Christian 34, Victory Christian 21

    Randy Turney: Metro Christian 30, Victory Christian 24


    Kellyville at Perry

    Michael Swisher: Perry 24, Kellyville 21

    Ben Johnson: Perry 24, Kellyville 17

    Whitt Carter: Perry 27, Kellyville 20

    Randy Turney: Perry 34, Kellyville 20



    Spiro at Eufaula

    Michael Swisher: Eufaula 20, Spiro 19

    Ben Johnson: Eufaula 32, Spiro 22

    Whitt Carter: Spiro 21, Eufaula 18

    Randy Turney: Eufaula 24, Spiro 23


    Okemah at Oklahoma Christian School

    Michael Swisher: OCS 38, Okemah 20

    Ben Johnson: OCS 43, Okemah 32

    Whitt Carter: OCS 35, Okemah 28

    Randy Turney: OCS 34, Okemah 21


    Chisholm at Meeker

    Michael Swisher: Meeker 30, Chisholm 28

    Ben Johnson: Meeker 31, Chisholm 19

    Whitt Carter: Chisholm 24, Meeker 20

    Randy Turney: Meeker 32, Chisholm 14


    Christian Heritage at Ringling

    Michael Swisher: Ringlng 30, Christian Heritage 22

    Ben Johnson: Ringlng 26, Christian Heritage 21

    Whitt Carter: Ringling 31, Christian Heritage 28

    Randy Turney: Ringling 28, Christian Heritage 7


    Thomas at Frederick

    Michael Swisher: Frederick 24, Thomas 14

    Ben Johnson: Thomas 26, Frederick 22

    Whitt Carter: Thomas 37, Frederick 24

    Randy Turney: Thomas 14, Frederick 13


    Central Sallisaw at Wayne

    Michael Swisher: Central Sallisaw 34, Wayne 32

    Ben Johnson: Wayne 33, Central Sallisaw 27

    Whitt Carter: Wayne 42, Central Sallisaw 38

    Randy Turney: Wayne 28, Central Sallisaw 18


    Wynnewood at Gore

    Michael Swisher: Gore 31, Wynnewood 28

    Ben Johnson: Wynnewood 34, Gore 31

    Whitt Carter: Gore 35, Wynnewood 31

    Randy Turney: Wynnewood 20, Gore 18


    Yale at Foyil

    Michael Swisher: Foyil 30, Yale 22

    Ben Johnson: Yale 44, Foyil 29

    Whitt Carter: Yale 44, Foyil 36

    Randy Turney: Yale 42, Foyil 12


    Pioneer at Seiling

    Michael Swisher: Seiling 24, Pioneer 21

    Ben Johnson: Pioneer 45, Seiling 19

    Whitt Carter: Seiling 42, Pioneer 40

    Randy Turney: Pioneer 27, Seiling 22


    Covington-Douglas at Paoli

    Michael Swisher: Paoli 38, Covington-Douglas 28

    Ben Johnson: Paoli 39, Covington-Douglas 28

    Whitt Carter: Paoli 42, Covington-Douglas 32

    Randy Turney: Paoli 34, Covington-Douglas 22


    Medford at Graham-Dustin

    Michael Swisher: Graham-Dustin 50, Medford 33

    Ben Johnson: Graham-Dustin 49, Medford 32

    Whitt Carter: Graham-Dustin 38, Medford 34

    Randy Turney: Medford 34, Graham-Dustin 20


    Tyrone at Fox

    Michael Swisher: Tyrone 40, Fox 35

    Ben Johnson: Tyrone 38, Fox 37

    Whitt Carter: Fox 46, Tyrone 38

    Randy Turney: Tyrone 38, Fox 20


    Midway at Coyle

    Michael Swisher: Coyle 39, Midway 30

    Ben Johnson: Coyle 55, Midway 22

    Whitt Carter: Coyle 36, Midway 30

    Randy Turney: Coyle 48, Midway 12



    Let us know what you think. Tweet your predictions to us at @Skordle.

    Class 4A playoff preview

    |  Ben Johnson


    Players to watch

    - Gunnar Thompson (Poteau): A 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end who is starting to get recognition by Division I coaches has wrecked havoc on opposing offenses all year long with 74 tackles and nine sacks. He's also chipping in on offense at tight end with 22 catches for 375 yards and three touchdowns.
    - Bryce Madron (Blanchard): Junior tailback has powered the Lions' offense all season long with 1,499 yards and 31 touchdowns on 146 carries.
    - Tavien Woodworth (Fort Gibson): Junior running back has eclipsed 200 carries through 10 games with 201 rushes for 1,474 yards and 17 touchdowns.
    - Jose Oritz (Catoosa): Senior tailback has amassed 1,198 yards and 17 touchdowns on 151 carries this season.
    - Sam Brandt (Bethany): Junior quarterback does it all for the Bronchos. He's carried the ball 99 times for 805 yards and 15 touchdowns, and he's also completed 106 out of 163 passes for 1,717 yards and 16 touchdowns. On defense, he's logged 50 tackles and two interceptions.
    - Carson Berryhill (Tuttle): Senior quarterback has tossed 19 touchdowns while completing 83 of 144 passes for 1,324 yards. 
    - Devin Hembry (Hilldale): Rushed 88 times for 1,011 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Hornets this season.

    Don't overlook... Bristow

    The Pirates were forced to move up a class from the past several seasons, but it's worked out swimmingly. Bristow has outscored opponents by a combined score of 478 to 206, and the Pirates' lone loss was a 29-28 contest in overtime against Wagoner. Tyler Wayland at quarterback is as dangerous as it gets, and the Pirates will attempt to control the game in the trenches.

    Favorite (potential) matchup - Bristow vs. Poteau

    Both teams face an uphill battle to get to this point, but what a showdown it would be. Bristow's dominating running game against Poeau's defense would be a sight to behold. 

    Coaching candor

    How do other high school coaches see the 4A postseason playing out? We asked and they made their predictions (after being granted anonymity, of course). 
    Coach One: "For the semifinals, I'll go with Broken Bow against Wagoner. Bow is really fast but Wagoner knows how to win. I'll also go with Bristow against Blanchard. Bristow has the fasteset backfield in maybe 4A history. So I"ll go with Bristow. In the finals, Wagoner won the first time and will win the second time. After all, they are Wagoner."
    Coach Two: "Tuttle is the total package. They are extremely physical on both sides of the ball. They have tremendous line and skill kids. They don't have a weakness that can be spotted. Really good players at all positions. To top if off, they are extremely well coached."

    Prediction time

    Michael Swisher: Poteau over Wagoner - I’ll be the first to admit I have no idea what’s going to happen in the 4A playoffs. I think you could play out the bracket 10 times, get different matchups in the final each time and have six or seven different teams bring home the gold ball. That’s the long way of saying I wouldn’t be surprised if neither of these teams are in the title tilt. So why not Poteau? Pirates win their first-ever football crown.
    Ben Johnson: Poteau over Wagoner - Could be in store for a rematch of last year's first round matchup that Wagoner barely won. The Bulldogs deploying Schyler Adair against the Pirates' defense would be exceptional to witness. I would like to go with Bristow in the championship game, but I picked Poteau at the beginning of the season so I'll stick with the Pirates.
    Whitt Carter: Tuttle over Clinton - Arguably the most wide-open class in the state should make for a fun few weeks of playoff games. The Red Tornadoes missed the playoffs last year for the first time since the Civil War, but are more than back. Clinton finished 9-1 with the lone loss by just a touchdown in week 2 to Class 3A favorite Heritage Hall. The recipe is the same, as Clinton runs the football right at you and plays great defense, a recipe for success in November and December. Meanwhile, Tuttle has been as impressive as anyone in the class this year, as they too are back among the elite after finishing 6-5 a year ago. Quarterback Carson Berryhill leads a great Tigers' offense that has wins over Kingfisher, Plainview, Bethany, Cushing and Blanchard - all playoff teams. I picked Tuttle to win it at the beginning of the year and I'm sticking with the Tigers. 

    *Photo courtesy of John Sullivan Photography

    Week 10 rankings

    |  Ben Johnson

    Here's the top 10 in each class heading into Week 10

    Class 6AI

    1. Broken Arrow (1) - 9-0

    2. Jenks (2) - 8-1

    3. Union (3) - 7-2

    4. Edmond Santa Fe (4) - 7-2

    5. Putnam City North (6) - 8-1

    6. Moore (8) - 5-4

    7. Owasso (5) - 5-4

    8. Yukon (9) - 5-4

    9. Norman (10) - 5-4

    10. Westmoore (7) - 5-4


    Class 6AII

    1. Stillwater (1) - 9-0

    2. Bixby (2) - 8-1

    3. Midwest City (4) - 7-2

    4. Del City (5) - 7-2

    5. Booker T. Washington (6) - 6-3

    6. Lawton (4) - 5-4

    7. Muskogee (8) - 6-3

    8. Sapulpa (7) - 6-3

    9. Choctaw (9) - 4-5

    10. Sand Springs (NR) - 3-6


    Class 5A

    1. Carl Albert (1) - 9-0

    2. Ardmore (2) - 9-0

    3. Collinsville (3) - 9-0

    4. Bishop McGuinness (4) - 8-1

    5. Altus (5) - 8-1

    6. Bishop Kelley (8) - 7-2

    7. Tahlequah (8) - 8-1

    8. Guthrie (6) - 7-2

    9. Claremore (9) - 6-3

    10. Duncan (10) - 8-1


    Class 4A

    1. Poteau (1) - 9-0

    2. Tuttle (2) - 9-0

    3. Wagoner (5) - 8-1

    4. Blanchard (3) - 7-2

    5. Bristow (4) - 8-1

    6. Bethany (6) - 8-1

    7. Broken Bow (8) - 7-2

    8. Hilldale (9) - 8-1

    9. Catoosa (8) - 7-2

    10. Clinton (10) - 8-1


    Class 3A

    1. Heritage Hall (1) - 8-1

    2. Berryhill (2) - 9-0

    3. John Marshall (3) - 8-1

    4. Sulphur (4) - 8-1

    5. Lincoln Christian (5) - 8-1

    6. Plainview (6) - 7-2

    7. Kingfisher (7) - 6-3

    8. Seminole (8) - 7-2

    9. Stigler (10) - 7-2

    10. Locust Grove (NR) - 7-2


    Class 2A

    1. Millwood (1) - 9-0

    2. Sperry (2) - 9-0

    3. Jones (3) - 8-1

    4. Beggs (4) - 8-1

    5. Holland Hall (5) - 7-2

    6. Vian (6) - 7-2

    7. Washington (7) - 7-2

    8. Kingston (8) - 8-1

    9. Meeker (9) - 8-1

    10. Coalgate (10) - 8-1


    Class A

    1. Hooker (1) - 9-0

    2. Cashion (2) - 9-0

    3. Minco (3) - 8-1

    4. Rejoice Christian (4) - 9-0

    5. Ringling (6) - 9-0

    6. Stroud (7) - 8-1

    7. Tonkawa (8) - 8-1

    8. Crossings Christian (5) - 8-2

    9. Morrison (9) - 8-1

    10. Frederick (10) - 8-1


    Class B

    1. Shattuck (1) - 8-0

    2. Davenport (2) - 9-0 

    3. Regent Prep (3) - 8-0

    4. Snyder (4) - 8-0

    5. Laverne (5) - 7-2

    6. Dewar (6) - 8-1

    7. Waurika (8) - 8-0

    8. Yale (7) - 7-2

    9. Weleetka (NR) - 7-2

    10. Keota (10) - 6-1


    Class C

    1. SW Covenant (1) - 8-0

    2. Tipton (2) - 7-2

    3. Buffalo (3) - 9-0

    4. Coyle (4) - 6-2

    5. Pond Creek-Hunter (5) - 8-1

    6. Tyrone (6) - 6-2

    7. Paoli (7) - 9-1

    8. Graham-Dustin (9) - 9-0

    9. Medford (10) - 5-3

    10. Covington-Douglas (9) - 6-4


    () - Last week's ranking


    *Photo courtesy of Jason Elmquist/Stillwater



                   

    Week 9 rankings

    |  Ben Johnson

    Here's the top 10 in each class heading into Week 9

    Class 6AI

    1. Broken Arrow (1) - 8-0

    2. Jenks (2) - 7-1

    3. Union (3) - 6-2

    4. Edmond Santa Fe (4) - 7-1

    5. Owasso (5) - 5-3

    6. Putnam City North (6) - 7-1

    7. Westmoore (7) - 5-3

    8. Moore (8) - 4-4

    9. Yukon (9) - 4-4

    10. Norman (NR) - 4-4


    Class 6AII

    1. Stillwater (1) - 8-0

    2. Bixby (2) - 7-1

    3. Midwest City (4) - 6-2

    4. Lawton (5) - 5-3

    5. Del City (3) - 6-2

    6. Booker T. Washington (6) - 5-3

    7. Sapulpa (7) - 6-2

    8. Muskogee (8) - 5-3

    9. Choctaw (9) - 4-4

    10. Bartlesville (NR) - 3-5


    Class 5A

    1. Carl Albert (1) - 8-0

    2. Ardmore (2) - 8-0

    3. Collinsville (3) - 8-0

    4. Bishop McGuinness (4) - 7-1

    5. Altus (5) - 7-1

    6. Guthrie (7) - 7-1

    7. Tahlequah (8) - 7-1

    8. Bishop Kelley (10) - 6-2

    9. Claremore (NR) - 5-3

    10. Duncan (6) - 7-1


    Class 4A

    1. Poteau (1) - 8-0

    2. Tuttle (2) - 8-0

    3. Wagoner (5) - 7-1

    4. Blanchard (3) - 6-2

    5. Bristow (4) - 7-1

    6. Bethany (6) - 7-1

    7. Catoosa (8) - 7-1

    8. Broken Bow (7) - 6-2

    9. Hilldale (9) - 7-1

    10. Clinton (10) - 7-1


    Class 3A

    1. Heritage Hall (1) - 7-1

    2. Berryhill (2) - 8-0

    3. John Marshall (3) - 7-1

    4. Sulphur (4) - 7-1

    5. Lincoln Christian (5) - 7-1

    6. Plainview (7) - 6-2

    7. Kingfisher (6) - 5-3

    8. Seminole (9) - 6-2

    9. Idabel (NR) - 6-2

    10. Stigler (8) - 6-2


    Class 2A

    1. Millwood (1) - 8-0

    2. Sperry (2) - 8-0

    3. Jones (4) - 7-1

    4. Beggs (5) - 7-1

    5. Holland Hall (6) - 6-2

    6. Vian (3) - 6-2

    7. Washington (7) - 6-2

    8. Kingston (8) - 7-1

    9. Meeker (9) - 7-1

    10. Coalgate (10) - 7-1


    Class A

    1. Hooker (1) - 8-0

    2. Cashion (2) - 8-0

    3. Minco (3) - 7-1

    4. Rejoice Christian (4) - 8-0

    5. Crossings Christian (5) - 8-1

    6. Ringling (6) - 8-0

    7. Stroud (7) - 7-1

    8. Tonkawa (8) - 8-1

    9. Morrison (9) - 7-1

    10. Frederick (10) - 7-1


    Class B

    1. Shattuck (1) - 7-0

    2. Davenport (2) - 8-0 

    3. Regent Prep (3) - 7-0

    4. Snyder (5) - 7-0

    5. Laverne (6) - 7-1

    6. Dewar (7) - 7-1

    7. Yale (8) - 7-1

    8. Waurika (9) - 7-0

    9. Seiling (4) - 7-1

    10. Keota (10) - 6-1


    Class C

    1. SW Covenant (1) - 8-0

    2. Tipton (2) - 6-2

    3. Buffalo (3) - 8-0

    4. Coyle (4) - 5-2

    5. Pond Creek-Hunter (5) - 7-1

    6. Tyrone (6) - 6-1

    7. Paoli (7) - 8-1

    8. Graham-Dustin (9) - 8-0

    9. Covington-Douglas (8) - 6-3

    10. Medford (NR) - 4-3


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    Week 8: Top 10 games

    |  Ben Johnson

    It's time for fall break, and some district titles could be decided this week.

    Here's what's on tap:

    1. 6AII No. 4 Midwest City (5-2) at 6AII No. 3 Del City (6-1): District 6AII-1 has become a three-team race, and this one will go a long way in deciding whether it's a two-horse race or not. If Midwest City wins, it remains a three-team sprint to the end -- so long as Del City knocks off Stillwater in two weeks. A win for Del City sets up a clash for district supremacy on Nov. 2. Midwest City has dominated this matchup with five straight wins dating back to 2013. Overall, Midwest City is 35-16 against its long-time rival.

    2. 4A No. 2 Tuttle (7-0) at 4A No. 3 Blanchard (6-1): Buckle up for Blanchard tailback Bryce Madron against Tuttle's defense, which has yielded only 56 points this season. Also, can Blanchard slow down Tuttle quarterback Carson Berryhill? A win for Tuttle all but wraps up the 4A-2 crown. Since 2011, Blanchard has won four of the seven meetings, but before Tuttle had won all 13.

    3. 4A No. 4 Bristow (7-0) at 4A No. 5 Wagoner (6-1): This had all the looks of two unbeaten teams clashing for district bragging rights up until Oologah upset Wagoner in overtime last week. Another loss all but keeps Wagoner from winning the 4A-3 crown, and it would be the first time since 2011 that the Bulldogs hadn't claimed a district title. As for Bristow, quarterback Tyler Wayland leads a dynamic rushing attack that's powered by a demoralizing offensive line. The Bulldogs will counter with Schyler Adair in the backfield.

    4. 4A No. 7 Broken Bow (6-1) at 4A No. 1 Poteau (7-0): When it comes to two teams not liking one another, here is exhibit A. And this time the District 4A-4 title is up for grabs. A win for Broken Bow all but secures the district title, whereas Poteau still has Hilldale looming on the schedule. Neither one of these teams has given up more than 48 points this season, so don't expect a wild, high-scoring shootout. Poteau and Broken Bow have met every year since 1996, and it's been Poteau with wins in five victories in the last seven seasons.

    5. 5A No. 6 Duncan (7-0) at 5A No. 2 Ardmore (7-0): The similarities are striking between these two. Both are 4-0 in 5A-1. Duncan has scored 268 points this season, compared to Ardmore's 267. Then on defense, the Tigers have given up 51 points, whereas Duncan has issued 53 points to opposing teams. So the only question remains is what prevails in the game: Duncan's balanced offensive attack or Ardmore's nonstop rushing attack? Ardmore has won five straight against the Demons, including a 28-7 victory last season.

    6. 2A No. 3 Vian (6-1) at 2A No. 6 Holland Hall (5-2): These two generated a memorable showdown during the 2016 playoffs when Holland Hall edged past the Wolverines, 27-26. This time, however, Vian has River Simon and Bodhi Vann back as seniors with the 2A-5 title on the line. The winner can start preparing for the fourth-place finisher in 2A-6.

    7. 3A No. 1 Heritage Hall (6-1) at 3A No. 6 Kingfisher (5-2): A Charger victory all but nails down the 3A-1 district title. A win for Kingfisher creates chaos at the top of the district with Heritage Hall, Kingfisher and John Marshall in a three-team clash to the end. The Yellowjackets have scored an average of 38.7 points per game, but can their defense slow down Conner Carey and Billy Ross on the other side of the ball?

    8. B No. 6 Laverne (6-1) at B No. 1 Shattuck (6-0): Perhaps the first of two matchups this season? That's how it's gone the past two years. Laverne and Shattuck have squared off in district play -- both games won by Laverne -- and twice in Class B title games -- split between the two schools -- since 2016. Only wrench in the plans this year could be Seiling, a team sitting there unbeaten in B-1 play like Laverne and Shattuck.

    9. 2A No. 2 Sperry (7-0) at Victory Christian (6-1): Pure excitement surrounded the outcome of last year's game -- a 26-21 win for Victory Christian. The Conquerors won on a Hail Mary pass at the end of the game when quarterback R.J. Wakley found Caleb Calhoon for a 33-yard touchdown pass. Both of those players are gone now for the Conquerors, who have to win to keep pace with Sperry in 2A-3. A win for Sperry creates a winner-take-all showdown with Beggs in week 10.

    10. A No. 3 Minco (6-1) at Christian Heritage (4-3): District A-3 never disappoints when it comes to top-notch matchups each week, so it's no surprise to see this game crack the top 10. Despite being in third place in A-1 right now, Minco has given up the fewest amount of points in the district at 70. Christian Heritage isn't far off with 95. With Crossings Christian and Cashion atop the district standings, the winner of this one at least feels more secure in nabbing a playoff spot. Also, Christian Heritage is 3-0 all-time against Minco with the last game between the two being played in 2009.

    Honorable mention

    Edmond Santa Fe at Westmoore: The Wolves are looking to bounce back from last week's 35-7 loss to Broken Arrow. A win over Westmoore for Edmond Santa Fe would create a clash against Jenks for second place in 6AI-1 next week.

    Muskogee at Booker T. Washington: Muskogee's two losses have been by a combined three points this season. Meanwhile, the Hornets continue to struggle on offense, and they just lost a receiving weapon in DJ Jones for the rest of the season.

    Mustang at Owasso: Mustang desperately needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive. Owasso is 3-1 in 6AI-2, but the Rams are issuing 24.7 points per game.

    Weatherford at Cache: Weatherford can work its way back into 4A-1 contention with a win. For Cache, it's been quite a week with Arthur McDonald appearing on national shows with his highlight-reel TD run.

    Idabel at Stigler: Idabel hammered Stigler last year, 62-10. But 3A-3 has proven to be chaotic every single week, so expect an outcome that further mucks up the 3A-3 standings.

    Seminole at Checotah: More 3A-3 craziness here. At this point, both of these teams need victories to stay in postseason contention. Seminole is 4-1 against Checotah, but they haven't met since

    Kellyville at Prague: Ponies and Red Devils -- what a combo. District 3A-2 has proven to be pretty deep, and someone among Meeker, Prague, Kellyville and Okemah will miss the playoffs. The outcome of this one could help determine who advances beyond the regular season.

    Commerce at Rejoice Christian: Commerce's Chris Ibarra is coming off a monster week against Oklahoma Union last week -- 18 carries, 301 yards, four touchdowns. And that doesn't even account for his defensive contributions. The Ibarra vs. Andrew Crow showdown at running back should be a fun one to watch.

    Oklahoma Bible Academy at Hooker: District A-1 is all but a done deal if Hooker wins. Oklahoma Bible Academy can make it an interesting final few weeks among Hooker, Fairview and itself with a win.



    So who wins all the matchups? Check back for our weekly picks on Thursday.

    *Photo courtesy of Chance Batey/Bristow

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