Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tahlequah). They breezed by the Memorial Chargers at home to the tune of 56-6 on Thursday. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Chargers are ranked 236th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Cash Mcalvain, who rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 84 yards and two touchdowns. JJ Antwine was another key player, picking up 63 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Tahlequah's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB six times. In that department, Caleb Lamb was the leader with two sacks.
Tahlequah now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Memorial, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Tahlequah will head out to square off against Del City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Del City's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so Tahlequah's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Memorial, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Claremore at 7:00 p.m.
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