Football Recap: Deer Creek Keeps North Sunflower Academy's Under Pressure

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2025, 1:27pm

Football Recap: Deer Creek Warriors vs. North Sunflower Academy Rebels

Warriors vs Rebels

Previous 5 Games

10/17/25 - Home52-0 W
09/06/24 - Away42-6 W
09/01/23 - Home18-26 L
10/16/20 - Away14-44 L
10/18/19 - Home54-14 W

Deer Creek won the last time they faced North Sunflower Academy and Hayden_Smith9 Hayden Smith did his part to make sure it happened again. The Warriors simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Rebels 52-0 for which the team can thank Hayden Smith, who rushed for 72 yards and one score on only six carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making two total tackles.

Deer Creek's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Bryce Poole, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Deer Creek's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for North Sunflower Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Deer Creek will square off against rival Delta Streets Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, North Sunflower Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Delta Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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