Oakley was ahead 44 spots in the MaxPreps national rankings, but in this case the rankings didn't correspond to the results. It had a chance to win but let Prairie get away with a 42 - 36 victory. Oakley was up eight at the end of the third quarter but couldn't hold onto the lead.
The win lifted Prairie to 11-1. Oakley remains undefeated at home and rose to 8-2.
The Prairie squad is hoping to improve its record as its season nears the close. Prairie is set to face off against TBA in a playoff match this Friday. Prairie marches into the match with the support of three consecutive landslide victories.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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