Week 9 football preview
Keota and Stigler will try to make sure they do not slip against teams with worse records as they look for wins to secure desired playoff positions. Meanwhile, Porum returns home for an attempt to save its playoff hopes. Quinton is off this week since Hilldale JV canceled the game that was scheduled for Thursday. Here's a look at the Week 9 slate.
Stigler (6-2, 1-2 District 3A-8) at Heavener (0-8, 0-3 District 3A-8) 7 p.m.
Last meeting: Stigler 64, Heavener 0 (Oct. 28, 2016)
Points scored-allowed: Stigler: 284-190; Heavener: 72-362.
Notes: Stigler has won 10 straight games against Heavener. Stigler running back Garret Brooks is second in the state with 1,722 yards. Another big game could put him back on top. He ran for 230 last year against the Wolves. The Panthers must win in order to keep up hopes of playing for a second-place finish in the district. Stigler players returning from injury following the bye week include wide receiver Mason Peery and offensive lineman Keaton Shaffer. Stigler quarterback Bryce Turrentine has thrown for 1,235 yards with a 59 percent completion rate.
Keota (5-3, 3-0 District B-8) vs. Watts (4-4, 1-2 District B-8) 7 p.m.
Last meeting: Keota 58, Watts 22 (Oct. 28, 2016)
Points scored-allowed: Keota 262-162; Watts: 206-194.
Notes: Keelyn Parker has run for at least 90 yards in the past three games. Keota is ninth in Class B in scoring defense. Watts has been held to 14 or fewer points four times this season. The Lions have eased sophomore quarterback Cash Long into more playing time. This is Keota's senior night. The senior night ceremony is scheduled to start at 6:15 p.m.
Porum (2-5, 0-3 District B-8) vs. Cave Springs (4-4, 2-1 District B-8) 7 p.m.
Last meeting: Porum 44, Cave Springs 12 (Oct. 28, 2016)
Points scored-allowed: Porum:176-326; Cave Springs 200-297.
Notes: Porum has won its last four meetings against Cave Springs, but the Hornets have improved significantly this year. In their wins, the Hornets have allowed between 16 and 28 wins. Three of their victories have been within eight points. Porum has scored more than 35 points three times.