Strother couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 26-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sasakwa Vikings on Thursday. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2020.
Sasakwa's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Darius Henderson led the charge by picking up 133 receiving yards and a touchdown. Henderson was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 55 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Thaddeus Harjo, who threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Strother will take on Wilson-Henryetta on Friday. As for Sasakwa, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Billings on Friday.
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