It was a proper cat-fight when Coalgate took on Antlers on Friday. The Wildcats lost 32-12 to the Bearcats. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bearcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Ben Copeland was nothing short of spectacular for Antlers: he rushed for 155 yards and one TD on only 14 carries, and also threw for 67 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Copeland didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended one pass. Another player making a difference was Zeck Austin, who gained 77 total yards and two touchdowns.
Coalgate's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Antlers, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Coalgate will head out on the road to challenge Atoka at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Antlers, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Tishomingo at 7:30 p.m. on the 19th.
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