Tecumseh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Bethany Bronchos 48-7. While losing is never fun, the Savages can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Bronchos are ranked 26th).
Judson Gilliland was his usual excellent self, rushing for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for two yards and a touchdown for Bethany. Gilliland didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Jackson Payne, who threw for 93 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Tecumseh's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Bethany, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tecumseh will welcome Ardmore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bethany, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Madill at 7:00 p.m. Bethany knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Madill likes a good challenge.
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