Guthrie won the last time they faced Duncan, and things went their way on Friday too. The Guthrie Bluejays blew past the Duncan Demons 54-12 on the road. Given the Bluejays' advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Demons are ranked 125th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Guthrie to victory, but perhaps none more so than Zane Thomas, who rushed for 168 yards on only six carries. Thomas really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kolten Carlock, who gained 158 total yards.
Another reason for the win was Guthrie's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Duncan's QB won't forget Blake Doles anytime soon given he sacked him three times.
The win got Guthrie back to even at 1-1. As for Duncan, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Guthrie will head out to square off against Blanchard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Duncan, they will venture away from home to challenge Shawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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