Football Recap: Deer Creek Antlers vs. Edmond Memorial Bulldogs
On Friday, Deer Creek faced Edmond Memorial in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Deer Creek Antlers strolled past the Edmond Memorial Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 38-24. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Antlers.
Grady Adamson had a dynamite game for Deer Creek, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns while completing 74.1% of his passes, and also rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns. Adamson is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Mason Smith was Adamson's top target, picking up 194 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Despite the defeat, Edmond Memorial had strong showings from Riley Baptiste Iv, who gained 175 total yards and a touchdown, and David McComb, who rushed for 157 yards on only 14 carries. The dominant performance gave McComb a new career-high in rushing yards.
Deer Creek's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Edmond Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Deer Creek will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Norman North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Deer Creek will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Edmond Memorial, they will welcome Edmond North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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