On Friday, Bixby faced Choctaw in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Bixby Spartans blew past the Choctaw Yellowjackets, posting a 55-27 victory on the road. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Spartans also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2021.
Bixby got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Carson Kirby out in front who threw for 183 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 63 yards. Kirby was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 56 yards. Another back making a difference was Bode Cairl, who rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bixby was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 172 rushing yards in 16 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Choctaw lost, don't look at Cash Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 284 yards and a touchdown. Mayor Morgan was another key player, gaining 143 total yards and two touchdowns.
Bixby now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Choctaw, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Bixby didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 21-7 victory against Jenks on the 27th. Choctaw has also already played their next matchup, a 56-40 win against Piedmont on the 27th.
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