Football Recap: Okmulgee Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Nov 3, 2024, 3:29pm

Football Recap: Okmulgee Bulldogs vs. Bethel Wildcats

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Okmulgee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 19th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Bethel Wildcats 46-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Bulldogs haven't been shut out since back in September.

It was another big night for Ezra Powis, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries for Bethel. The dominant performance gave Powis a new career-high in rushing yards. Roger Brooks got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Okmulgee's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Bethel, their record now sits at 4-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Okmulgee will head out to square off against Kiefer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kiefer is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so Okmulgee will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Bethel, they will venture away from home to take on Heavener at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Heavener is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.4 points per game this season.

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