Edmond Memorial and Bixby squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Edmond Memorial had to settle for second. They lost 29-8 to the Bixby Spartans. The game marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Edmond Memorial wouldn't let Bixby keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Edmond Memorial can thank Beau Bayouth and Aj Roberts for forcing all of them. Edmond Memorial got some further help from Diantre Bennett: he made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Carson Kirby continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Bixby, rushing for 101 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 186 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Those 101 rushing yards gave Kirby a new career-high. Braeden Presley was another key player, picking up 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Edmond Memorial moved to 9-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Bixby, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-2.
Edmond Memorial does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bixby, they will challenge Owasso at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Owasso will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Bixby surely won't give up without a fight.
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