Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Heavener). They blew past the Okmulgee Bulldogs 59-28 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won three matchups by 27 points or more so far this season.
Carson Payne was his usual excellent self, rushing for 149 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 108 rushing yards. Hagen Ritter was another key back, rushing for 61 yards and two touchdowns.
Heavener didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Jaxon Armstrong picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Heavener has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Okmulgee, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Heavener will challenge Kiefer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kiefer will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Heavener surely won't give up without a fight. As for Okmulgee, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bethel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bethel is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27 points per game this season.
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