SAQ: Sequoyah Claremore at Tuttle
Sequoyah Clarmore (henceforth to be refered to as SC since it’s tedious to type the schools entire name every time it’s mentioned) dominated Tuttle en route to a 40-14 Class 3A second round win Friday night at Bill Hinkle Field. It may not have been a surprise that Tuttle was beaten, but the thoroughness of the beating they took was a bit of a surprise.
Tuttle
What went right: Very little. Tuttle did manage a few nice clock killing drives, but one came up short at the goal line. The Tigers also had a decent night from Ethan Biddy carrying the ball on 14 carries for 95 yards. Outside of that, few if any bright spots.
What went wrong: Tuttle’s defense had no answer for SC’s offense all night long. SC’s first two plays went for 80 yard touchdowns which was an ominous sign for Tuttle. The Tigers didn’t force a punt until the fourth quarter. Offensively, there were turnovers and a general inability to execute against SC’s tough defense. Tuttle also lost a ball over Tanner Koons’ head on a safety.
SC
What went right: Just about everything. SC gets some demerits for attempting an onside kick up 40-14, but overall a stellar effort on both sides. SC’s defense effectively muted Tuttle’s offense for huge chunks of the game and its offense dominated at the line of scrimmage and seemed to have Tuttle confused much of the time.
What went wrong: Abysmal kicking game. You get the feeling this will come back to bite SC at some point. The Eagles chased an extra point all night long and failed multiple times on 2 point conversions. In the playoffs every point counts and SC has a real weakness on special teams. It may or may not be exploited.
SAQ: Sequoyah Claremore at Tuttle
Sequoyah Clarmore (henceforth to be refered to as SC since it’s tedious to type the schools entire name every time it’s mentioned) dominated Tuttle en route to a 40-14 Class 3A second round win Friday night at Bill Hinkle Field. It may not have been a surprise that Tuttle was beaten, but the thoroughness of the beating they took was a bit of a surprise.
Tuttle
What went right: Very little. Tuttle did manage a few nice clock killing drives, but one came up short at the goal line. The Tigers also had a decent night from Ethan Biddy carrying the ball on 14 carries for 95 yards. Outside of that, few if any bright spots.
What went wrong: Tuttle’s defense had no answer for SC’s offense all night long. SC’s first two plays went for 80 yard touchdowns which was an ominous sign for Tuttle. The Tigers didn’t force a punt until the fourth quarter. Offensively, there were turnovers and a general inability to execute against SC’s tough defense. Tuttle also lost a ball over Tanner Koons’ head on a safety.
SC
What went right: Just about everything. SC gets some demerits for attempting an onside kick up 40-14, but overall a stellar effort on both sides. SC’s defense effectively muted Tuttle’s offense for huge chunks of the game and its offense dominated at the line of scrimmage and seemed to have Tuttle confused much of the time.
What went wrong: Abysmal kicking game. You get the feeling this will come back to bite SC at some point. The Eagles chased an extra point all night long and failed multiple times on 2 point conversions. In the playoffs every point counts and SC has a real weakness on special teams. It may or may not be exploited.
Capsule: Claremore Sequoyah at Tuttle
Claremore Sequoyah (9-2) at Tuttle (11-0)
When: 7:30 p.m. tonight
Where: Bill Hinkle Field
Key match ups: Tuttle defense vs. Claremore Sequoyah QB Cody Richardson. The offense runs through Richardson, who is a dual threat to run and pass. Stop him and the rest of the offense is in trouble. Trick is stopping him, which won’t be easy but Tuttle’s defense has had some tough tests this season against Clinton, Blanchard, Anadarko and others with talented skill players and they’ve passed them all.
The pick: Tuttle 28, Claremore Sequoyah 10
Capsule: Claremore Sequoyah at Tuttle
Claremore Sequoyah (9-2) at Tuttle (11-0)
When: 7:30 p.m. tonight
Where: Bill Hinkle Field
Key match ups: Tuttle defense vs. Claremore Sequoyah QB Cody Richardson. The offense runs through Richardson, who is a dual threat to run and pass. Stop him and the rest of the offense is in trouble. Trick is stopping him, which won’t be easy but Tuttle’s defense has had some tough tests this season against Clinton, Blanchard, Anadarko and others with talented skill players and they’ve passed them all.
The pick: Tuttle 28, Claremore Sequoyah 10
Q and A: Purcell WR Hunter Marcum
Purcell (9-2) upset Elgin 28-27 last week to advance to the second round of the 3A playoffs Friday with a road game to Cascia Hall (10-0). Hunter Marcum has played in all 11 games for Purcell. Here’s a look at his life away from football.
One person in the world you’d like to trade places with for a day?
Deion Sanders, so I could experience having more talent than anyone I would ever line up against in any sport.
What’s on your bucket list?
1. See the Seven Wonders of the World
2. Win a State Championship
3. Sign a letter of intent to play collegiate athletics
4. Beat my dad at pool
5. Make Coach Swayze laugh at practice or in a game
Other than yourself, who is the best athlete in your family?
My dad and sister were both All-State athletes. My sister plays softball at Oklahoma State. My dad played football and ran track at East Central University. They both claim to be the best.
What was your welcome to the varsity moment?
Being injected as the starting quarterback as a 15 year old freshman only two weeks before the season opener.
What’s your hidden talent?
My dancing skills are off the charts.
Q and A: Purcell WR Hunter Marcum
Purcell (9-2) upset Elgin 28-27 last week to advance to the second round of the 3A playoffs Friday with a road game to Cascia Hall (10-0). Hunter Marcum has played in all 11 games for Purcell. Here’s a look at his life away from football.
One person in the world you’d like to trade places with for a day?
Deion Sanders, so I could experience having more talent than anyone I would ever line up against in any sport.
What’s on your bucket list?
1. See the Seven Wonders of the World
2. Win a State Championship
3. Sign a letter of intent to play collegiate athletics
4. Beat my dad at pool
5. Make Coach Swayze laugh at practice or in a game
Other than yourself, who is the best athlete in your family?
My dad and sister were both All-State athletes. My sister plays softball at Oklahoma State. My dad played football and ran track at East Central University. They both claim to be the best.
What was your welcome to the varsity moment?
Being injected as the starting quarterback as a 15 year old freshman only two weeks before the season opener.
What’s your hidden talent?
My dancing skills are off the charts.
Q and A: Blanchard WR Dalton Dolezal
Blanchard (8-3) hosts Berryhill (9-2) Friday night in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. Wide receiver Dalton Dolezal (32 catches for 556 yards, 3 TD) talks about life off the gridiron.
What was your welcome to the varsity moment?
When iIwas a freshman in spring ball and Igot layed out by our senior linebacker.
What’s on your bucket list?
Bungee Jump, eat a 72oz steak, Meet Jessica Alba, become a state champion in any sport, go to Universal Studios
Five most important things in your life?
Food, Girls, Friends, Family, and God
Hidden talent?
I am good at Ping Pong
If you could trade places with anyone for a day who would it be and why?
Blake Stringer, so I can throw to myself.
Q and A: Blanchard WR Dalton Dolezal
Blanchard (8-3) hosts Berryhill (9-2) Friday night in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. Wide receiver Dalton Dolezal (32 catches for 556 yards, 3 TD) talks about life off the gridiron.
What was your welcome to the varsity moment?
When iIwas a freshman in spring ball and Igot layed out by our senior linebacker.
What’s on your bucket list?
Bungee Jump, eat a 72oz steak, Meet Jessica Alba, become a state champion in any sport, go to Universal Studios
Five most important things in your life?
Food, Girls, Friends, Family, and God
Hidden talent?
I am good at Ping Pong
If you could trade places with anyone for a day who would it be and why?
Blake Stringer, so I can throw to myself.
BOTR: Player of the Week
There were some strong performances by serveral BOTR players this week, including the more than 70 points Bridge Creek put up in their first round win. Here’s a look at the BOTR POW.
Player of the Week
Cole Swayze, RB, Purcell: Purcell probably wouldn’t have been considered to be the favorite in their first round game with Elgin, but the Dragons overcame and conquered in large part to the strong running of Swayze who scored three touchdowns on runs of 49, 63 and 23 yards to help Purcell get a 28-27 win.
Others in the mix: Kentrell Brothers, DE, Guthrie (5 sacks in first round win); Ryan Spangler, QB, Bridge Creek; Derek Patterson, QB, Kingfisher (Scored all three of Kingfisher’s TDs on 2 passes and a run).
BOTR: Player of the Week
There were some strong performances by serveral BOTR players this week, including the more than 70 points Bridge Creek put up in their first round win. Here’s a look at the BOTR POW.
Player of the Week
Cole Swayze, RB, Purcell: Purcell probably wouldn’t have been considered to be the favorite in their first round game with Elgin, but the Dragons overcame and conquered in large part to the strong running of Swayze who scored three touchdowns on runs of 49, 63 and 23 yards to help Purcell get a 28-27 win.
Others in the mix: Kentrell Brothers, DE, Guthrie (5 sacks in first round win); Ryan Spangler, QB, Bridge Creek; Derek Patterson, QB, Kingfisher (Scored all three of Kingfisher’s TDs on 2 passes and a run).
