Tecumseh hasn't had much luck against Tuttle recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Savages will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Tecumseh has given up an average of 31.5 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Tecumseh was beaten by Blanchard 56-21. While losing is never fun, the Savages can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 153rd, while the Lions are ranked 47th).
Despite their loss, Tecumseh saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jekhi Owens, who picked up 179 receiving yards and two TDs, was perhaps the best of all. Wyatt Dodgion was another key signal caller, throwing for 331 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Tuttle put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They didn't even let Bethany on the board, marking the Tigers' second-straight 69-0 shutout. Give the Tigers' defense some credit: that's the team's fourth straight shutout.
Tuttle's win came from a few key players Tecumseh will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Shawn Rounsaville Jr, who rushed for 145 yards and a pair of scores on only 14 carries. Another passer making a difference was Cruz Campbell, who threw for 228 yards and four TDs while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Tuttle's run defense was locked in: Bethany could only muster 1.8 yards per carry. While six picked up at least two total tackles, Rounsaville Jr stood above the rest. He rushed for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries. Tuttle didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.2.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Tuttle, adding 15 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jalen Lane, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Tecumseh's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Tuttle, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Tecumseh was dealt a bruising 57-6 loss at the hands of Tuttle in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Rounsaville Jr, who rushed for 150 yards and three scores on only nine carries. Now that the Savages know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
