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November 11, 2020 Sayre vs Mooreland By Eddie Tom Lakey together a 65 yard TD drive in 9 plays to take an early ‘The Sayre Eagle football lead. After the PAT kick was team wound up the regular good the score was 7-0 with season in defeat at Moore- 8:38 left in the first quarter. land last Friday evening by ‘The touchdown was an eleven the score of 27-0. The Eagles yard run by Sophomore QB struggled on offense where Carter Sampson. Sayre was they managed only 55 total also set up at their own 35 for yards in the game against a their first possession when stingy Bearcat defense. The the Mooreland kickoff sailed Eagles gave up touchdowns in out of bounds. But the Eagles the first and second quarters could only manage 3 yards in 3 but the Eagle defense played downs and was forced to punt. well in the third quarter. How- Kolt Merrick, who has punted ever by staying on the field well for the Eagles all year, most of the night on defense got off a nice 44 yard punt to due to an ineffective offense, the Moreland 18 yard line. by the fourth quarter the ‘The Sayre defense tightened defense simply played out and up and allowed only a yard on gave up a pair of touchdowns the nextt 3 plays forcing the in that final stanza. Bearcats to punt on fourth ‘The Eagles kicked off down. ‘The ball changed hands to Mooreland to begin the three more times in the first contest, The kick went out quarter with neither team of bounds and the Bearcats gaining a firsts down. were set up for their first Sayre earned their only possession at their own 35 first down in the first half on quarter, but three plays the Bearcats on the kick, the of the turnover and drove 39 TD a3 yard slant by Sampson yard line. Mooreland put the first play of the second later had to give up the ball on Eagles began their possession yards to the Sayre end zone into the Sayre end zone. The fourth down. Merricks punt at their own 44. The Eagles in 9 plays to put their third PAT kick attempt failed and Stats was 36 yards to the Bearcat continued to lack an offensive TD on the scoreboard. The the score read 27-0 with only 14 yard line where Sampson threat and in 3 plays were TD was a 1 yard push behind 2:44 remaining to play. Sayre Sayre Mooreland picked it up but was nailed forced to punt. Merricks punt the center by Keeton Bowers. ended the regular season with for a two yard loss at the was 45 yards to the Bearcat Sturgill kicked the PAT and a4 win 6 loss record and 7th 5 First Downs 12yard line by Kelvin Mosser. 22. Mooreland drove to the the score was 21 to 0 putting in the OSSAA District one. Mooreland cranked out an 88 Eagle 10 yard line where they doubt in the Eagles chance Due to COVID interference yard scoring drive in 8 plays had a first down and goal to for a comeback. Following across the state the OSSAA is aided by an Eagle penalty goal situation. Sayre put up the ensuing kickoff Sayre allowing all teams in Class A to inside the Sayre 10 yard line. their most effective effort began their possession from enter into the playoffs. Sayre ‘The TD was a one yard plunge of the night on defense by their own 36. After a loss will play Hobart this Friday by Sampson and after the PAT denying the Bearcats the of 5 yards in two plays the kick was good the score was Eagle end zone in 4 straight third down play resulted ina evening at 7:30 at Hobart. The 14-0 with 5:12 left in the first downs. Sayre took over at twelve yard loss back to the Bearcats finished the season half. Neither team threatened the 6 yard line and drove to 19 yard line. Merrick punted with a 5 win 1 loss in District to score in the remaining time their own 41 in their best 42 yards to the Bearcat 39. 2 anda 5-3 record overall. of the half. offensive start of the evening Sampson returned the punt Lake Crosby finished the final Mooreland kicked off to but a fumble there ended the 19 yards back to the Eagle game with 16 tackles to lead the Eagles to start the sec- hopeful drive with 19 sec- 42.. From there the Bearcats the Eagle defense while Mason ond half and after an un- onds left in the third quarter. drove for their final TD. The Christian was second with 12 sportsmanlike flag against Mooreland took advantage drive took 7 plays with the stops. Receiving C. Logan. Elk City Cross N. Fernandez... Country with State Academic Tackles - Trophy Front L-R Kye Keyes. Harri- son Mayfield, Lane Hargrove, Mason Smith, Ethan Banks, Vivek Pranab- dev, and Jack Morgan Back L-R As- sistant Coach Jared Keyes, Head Coach Jim Taylor. Courtesy Oilers scare Burns Flat-Dill City Elk City earns State Cross Country Academic Title By Kerry Hookstra saw BEDC get a two yard TD By Kerry Hookstra Elk City had run to seventh grove took 33rd in 18:23.40 Elkettes. Among 160 runners run plus a conversion run to place among 21 teams. They while Jack Morgan was 47th she claimed 98th with a time Merritt got on the board lead 36-25 with 8:02 to play. ‘The Big Elks headed into score 232 points just behind with an 18:36.33 and Har- of 14:34.96. Libby Rowland first on a one yard run from A110 yard pass from Justus the Oklahoma State Cross Madill with 230 in sixth and rison Mayfield placed 50th from Holland Hall won the Zack Carr. Coy Carnes booted to Carnes put the final Oiler Country Meet Nov. 4 with first place Oklahoma Chris- at 18:47.55. Ethan Banks the extra point for a 7-0 lead score on the board. The con- hopes of making a top 10 tian with 79. The individual claimed 75th as the #5 fin- event in 11:53.81 with second at 7:38 of the first quarter. The version pass was incomplete finish after learning the winner was Caden Goss as isher for Elk City in 19:21.39. place going to Hallie Ann Eagles answered with a three leaving the final score 036-31, previous week that they had the only qualifier from Ft. Kye Keyes claimed 99th with a Sheffield of Tuttle at 11:59.33. yard TD pass and a conversion Eagles, on the board at 5:35 of Plainview ran to the team title run for an 8-7 edge with 3:49 the fourth. earned the State Academic Gibson, He covered the course 19:59.83 and Vivek Pranabdev on the clock. The Oilers went Offensively Merritt gained Championship. When the in 16:05.15. Mason Smith led was 120th at 20:30.96. scoring 87 points ahead of ahead at 1:24 of the first as 233 yards on the ground final runner crossed the finish the Big Elks with a 27th place Matti Jones was the second place Byng at 128 and Hagen Justus zipped 29 yards in 34 carries. Carr led the line and scores were tallied finish at 18:08.51. Lane Har- lone State qualifier for the Kingfisher in third with 153. to paydirt. The conversion attack with 152 yards on 19 pass failed leaving Merritt up attempts. Justus picked up Big Elks fall to Newcastle 13-8. 53 yards in 10 rushers while Second period play saw Caleb Compton had 24 on four carries and Riley Herndon BEDC score ona 37 yard run. gained four on attempt. Aconversion run was good ‘Through the air the Oilers By Kerry Hookstra tempts while Tristan Ross Total offense stood at 314 Eastman and Jarome Lalk. and they led 16-13 at 10:48 of had 156 yards on 16 comple- picked up 36 with four rushes yards for the Big Elks. ‘Tyler Moyer had two solos on the second. The Eagles tacked tions. Compton led the receiv- In their final regular sea and Corey Culver had 27 on Defensively Jaston Holder on another six on an 11 yard ers with four catches covering son contest Elk City traveled 17 carries. Mason Price had led the charge with six solo kickoffs plus a solo stop. Jo- run but the conversion try 71 yards. Carnes pulled down to meet the Racers Nov. 6. The two yards in three tries. tackles and four assists. Price seph Daily turned in two solos failed putting them up 22-13 six for 57 yards while Klayton host squad prevailed 49-21. ‘The passing game garnered turned in five solos with one with 7:42 remaining in the McGee grabbed two passes for ‘The ground game netted 99 79 yards in the first half and assist while Sammy Leal had while Bubba Brownfield, Trace first half. The Oilers got back 21 and Carr made three recep- yards in the first half and 58 78 in the second for 157 total four solos and two assists Decker, and Ross registered on track with a 14 yard TD tions for six yards. Justus had pass to Caleb Compton. The one catch for a yard. Offense in the second for 157 total on yards. Price led the attack with four solos and a pass one solo and one assist each. conversion try was stopped totaled 389 yards for Merritt. the night. Drake Hughes led pulling down five passes for break up by K. Holder. Patton Alex Cherry made a solo and leaving Merritt down 22-19 On defense the Oilers saw the rushing with six carries 81 yards. Kayden Holder made two solos and three for 52 yards. Levy Owens caught four for 49 and Cooper fumble recovery with an assist at 3:24 of the second. Burns BEDC gain 371 yards on the assists with two solos and Flat-Dill City struck again ground with 47 through the gained 42 yards in nine at- Patton hauled in one for 27. two assists apiece from Gage from Felix Gonzales. before halftime on a 12 yard air. Turnovers were in favor run. The conversion try was of Merritt as they recovered ee stopped and the Eagles led four bumbles with on pass 28-19 with 1:45 on the second interception while throwing We wanna see your photos! stanza clock. three interceptions and losing ‘The Oilers kept scrapping no fumbles. Did you attend a recent event and back and crossed the goal line With the playoff brackets take an awesome shot? in the third frame. Carr broke expanded to each team in the loose on a 24 yard run. The District playing a cross-dis- Send it to ads @ecdailynews.com conversion was no good and trict rival, the Oilers have at With a description for a chance to Merritt trailed 28-25 at 7:28 least one more contest. They be featured in an upcoming edition! of the third. will travel to Minco Nov. 13 Fourth quarter action for first round action.