If Dewey wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Checotah, they should've done a better job of containing Jayden Ellen. The Wildcats walked away with a 14-6 victory over the Bulldoggers on Friday with plenty of help from Ellen, who rushed for 236 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run.
Checotah didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Landynn Thomason. Woodrow Spears was another major factor on D, making 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Checotah now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Dewey, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Checotah and Dewey will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Wildcats see the field they'll take on Locust Grove at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Dewey, their break will end when they face Metro Christian at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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