Games to Watch: Shawnee Area Week 9 Schedule
We have a full slate of action in the Shawnee area this week as the teams begin their final two games of the regular season. Several area games will have playoff implications but all will be important. Shawnee, North Rock Creek, Seminole and Prague area also closing out their home slate this weekend and celebrating Senior Night.
As always, if you are going to one of these games and would like to send me any stats or pictures for our Monday Morning Quarterback, you can email them to chris.cox@vype.com.
Home team listed first.
Shawnee Wolves (2-6, 0-4) vs Southeast (2-6, 0-4)
Where: Crain Family Stadium at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee
When: Thursday, 10/26/23 @ 7 PM
History: Realistically, this is the best chance both teams have to get a win before the end of the year. This game will also decide the bottom of the district standings, with neither team wanting to finish at the bottom of the standings. Southeast won the only previous meeting between these two teams as they beat Shawnee 62-6 last season.
*I will be covering this game, and all Shawnee games, on 100.9 FM/1450 AM Classic Hits KGFF Radio*
Bridge Creek Bobcats (3-5, 1-4) vs Tecumseh Savages (3-5, 1-4)
Where: Jerry Wallace Field at Bobcat Stadium in Blanchard
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7 PM
History: Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, so this game essentially comes down to pride. Tecumseh has dominated this series winning all of the previous three matchups by at least 25 points. Last season, was the closest matchup between Tecumseh and Bridge Creek with the Savages winning 39-14.
Classen SAS (3-5, 0-5) vs Harrah Panthers (4-4, 1-4)
Where: Moses F. Miller Stadium in Oklahoma City
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7 PM
History: After both teams cruised through the non-district schedule, both have struggled in district play. Tonight’s game won’t affect the playoff picture in District 4A-2 but both team will be looking to build some positive momentum going into the offseason. This will be the third consecutive season that these two teams have met. Harrah won the previous two meetings by a combined score of 81-8.
North Rock Creek Cougars (4-4, 3-2) vs Kingfisher Yellowjackets (3-5, 3-2)
Where: North Rock Creek Stadium in Shawnee
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7 PM
History: This game will have playoff implications. Kingfisher currently sits in 3rd and NRC in 4th in District 3A-1 thanks to the marginal points tiebreaker. The winner tonight will not only lock up a playoff spot but will also, likely, claim 3rd in 3A-1. Kingfisher won the only other matchup between these two teams, beating North Rock Creek 52-6 last season.
Perkins-Tryon Demons (7-1, 5-0) vs McLoud Redskins (4-4, 3-2)
Where: Demon Stadium in Perkins
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7 PM
History: For both teams this game is big. Perkins-Tryon can wrap up the district title with a win while a McLoud victory would catapult them into the playoff picture. This will be the third consecutive season these two teams have played. Perkins-Tryon has dominated this series beating McLoud 41-6 in 2021 and 34-0 in 2022.
Seminole Chieftains (3-5, 2-2) vs Locust Grove Pirates (2-6, 1-3)
Where: Chieftain Stadium in Seminole
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7:30 PM
History: This is another game that will have a tangible impact on the playoff picture. Seminole currently sits in 4th place in 3A-3 with Locust Grove just one game out. This is the 4th consecutive year these two schools have met with Seminole holding a 2-1 edge. However, Locust Grove won last year’s matchup 12-8.
Luther Lions (3-5, 2-3) vs Bethel Wildcats (2-6, 1-4)
Where: Luther Lion Field in Luther
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7 PM
History: In crowded District 2A-2, this game could have big playoff implications as both teams are competing for a spot in the postseason. A Bethel loss would eliminate them from contention while a win would keep their hopes alive going into next week’s regular season finale. This will be the 12th meeting between Bethel and Luther. The Lions currently hold an 8-3 lead in the series. Luther has also won three straight over Bethel, including getting a 29-14 win last year.
Crossings Christian (6-2, 3-2) vs Meeker Bulldogs (4-4, 3-2)
Where: Knight Stadium in Oklahoma City
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7 PM
History: This is another game with big playoff implications. Both teams currently find themselves in the playoff picture but sit in 3rd (Meeker) and 4th (Crossings Christian) in District 2A-2. A win by either team would likely clinch them a spot in the postseason while a loss would require a win next week in the regular season finale to clinch a playoff spot. This is the fourth meeting in as many years for these two programs. Crossings Christian currently leads the series 2-1. Crossings Christian beat Meeker last season 41-19.
Prague Red Devils (8-0, 6-0) vs Vian Wolverines (6-2, 5-0)
Where: Red Devil Field in Prague
When: Friday, 10/27/23 @ 7 PM
History: Simply put, this game is for all the marbles. The winner takes the district crown and will carry the momentum of winning a tough District 2A-5 into the postseason. Both teams have looked great all season long. Vian has won every district game by at least 27 points while Prague has won every district game by at least 28 points. This will be the third meeting between these two teams with Vian winning both of the previous two, including a 40-19 win last season.
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