Capsule: Oologah at Star Spencer
By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com
Oologah (8-3) at Star Spencer (9-2)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Carl Twidwell Stadium, Spencer
Winner plays: McGuinness-Sallisaw winner next Friday-Saturday at neutral site TBD.
Oologah (L, Claremore; W, Coweta; L, Seq. Claremore; W, Locust Grove; W, Catoosa; L, Jay; W, Grove; W, Vinita; W, Tulsa McLain; W, Collinsville; W, Poteau)
Why the Mustangs can win: Oologah has a very balanced attack, with explosive passing and rushing options. Star Spencer hasn’t had much problems stopping teams that run the ball primarily but the Bobcats pass defense might be a bit suspect. If Oologah can get Star Spencer back on its heels like Elk City did at times last week, the Mustangs could pull off the upset.
Star Spencer (L, Millwood; W, Southeast; L, Douglass; W, McLoud; W, Tecumseh; W, Cushing; W, Seminole; W, Cleveland; W, Mannford; W, Glenpool; W, Elk City)
Why the Bobcats can win: Star Spencer faced a unique situation last week in going against Elk City’s offense. Oologah is a much more familiar offensive look so Star Spencer’s defense should be fine. Star Spencer also has a three-pronged rushing attack (sometimes stretching into four) that figures to give Oologah problems.
Stat leaders
RUSHING
Oologah
Josh Collier: 275 carries, 1,478 yards, 21 TDs
Ryan Swindell: 58 carries, 286 yards, 1 TDs
Star Spencer
Darwin Rideau: 123 carries, 1,476 yards, 19 TDs
Terence Olds: 71 carries, 812 yards, 12 TDs
Franky Jamison: 86 carries, 724 yards, 8 TDs
PASSING
Oologah
Alec Brunson: 92-177, 1,428 yards, 13 TDs, 10 INTs
Star Spencer
Franky Jamison: 46-83, 922 yards, 9 TDs, 5 INTs
RECEIVING
Oologah
Ryan Swindell: 12 catches, 333 yards, 5 TDs
Ryan Kirkendall: 17 catches, 322 yards, 3 TDs
Taylor Scott: 20 catches, 310 yards, 3 TDs
Star Spencer
Steve Henderson: 11 catches, 294 yards, 4 TDs
Asja Ferguson: 9 catches, 215 yards, 2 TDs
TACKLES
Oologah
John VanSingel: 147
Josh Wilson: 122
Chris James: 86
Star Spencer
Antwone Wilson: 113
Jamonte Mitchell: 105
Kenneth Davis Jr.: 85
Key matchup: Oologah’s offensive line vs. Star Spencer’s front seven. If the Mustangs line can hold off the Bobcats rush, Oologah has a chance. That’s easier said than done, though, as Star Spencer’s front is as good as anyone in the class.
The pick: Star Spencer 28, Oologah 14. After a scare last week, the Bobcats snap back to form and set up a sensational Class 4A semifinalswhere Star Spencer will be the only non-4A-1 or 4A-4 team still alive.
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