Coweta lost to McAlester back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Tigers walked away with a 22-15 victory over the Buffaloes. While the Tigers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Coweta's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brock Heilmann, who rushed for 179 yards, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. Heilmann was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 57 yards. Legend Ellis was another key signal caller, throwing for 156 yards and one TD.
Tigers
| 09/26/25 @ McAlester | 22-15 |
| 09/19/25 vs Prairie Grove | 41-12 |
| 09/12/25 @ Northside | 44-20 |
| 09/05/25 vs Wagoner | 21-7 |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Coweta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Coweta's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. Hudson Arnold was especially locked on to McAlester's QB and sacked him twice. Another thorn in the Buffaloes' side was Conner Smith, who picked up a sack and made eight total tackles.
McAlester's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brandon Smith, who picked up 126 receiving yards and one score. The Buffaloes also got a significant boost from Jordan Clark, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 96 yards.
Coweta's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for McAlester, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Coweta will take on rival Bishop Kelley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, McAlester is set to square off against their familiar foe Edison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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