Enid hasn't had much luck against Bixby recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Enid Plainsmen will host the Bixby Spartans at 7:00 p.m.
Enid is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They were outmatched by Norman on the road and fell 49-7. Having soared to a lofty 32 points in the game before, the Plainsmen couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Bixby had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 31 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They breezed by the Huskies at home to the tune of 85-24. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Carson Kirby, who threw for 231 yards and five touchdowns while completing 82.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 67 yards. Another player making a difference was Braeden Presley, who gained 101 total yards and two touchdowns.
Enid's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Bixby, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Enid was dealt a bruising 79-7 loss at the hands of Bixby in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Enid, Jett Turner (who rushed for 49 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 11 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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