Football Game Preview: Catoosa Indians vs. Fort Gibson Tigers + How To Watch

Catoosa hasn't had much luck against Fort Gibson recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

As a matter of fact, Catoosa put up the most points they have all season on Thursday. They took a 56-37 bruising from Oologah.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Fort Gibson, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victors by a 42-22 margin over Skiatook on Thursday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 20 points or more this season.

Catoosa better keep an eye on Cash Keys. He was instrumental in Fort Gibson's win, rushing for 181 yards and four TDs on only 13 carries, while also picking up 139 receiving yards and one score. Another player making a difference was Karrson Davis, who rushed for 45 yards and one touchdown.

Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Fort Gibson proved: they limited Skiatook to a paltry 2.6 yards per carry. While two picked up at least seven total tackles, Keys stood above the rest. He rushed for 181 yards and four TDs on only 13 carries, and also picked up 139 receiving yards and one score. Fort Gibson didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 11.

Fort Gibson pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.7 points over those games. As for Catoosa, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.

Catoosa was dealt a bruising 49-19 loss at the hands of Fort Gibson in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.