Spiro had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They pulled ahead with a 43-42 photo finish over the Wilburton Diggers on Friday. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brycen Graham had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 120 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Jayden Berry, who picked up 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Wilburton lost, don't look at Jason Wilkett. Despite the final result, he rushed for 315 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. Wilkett showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 58 yards.
Spiro's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Wilburton, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Spiro will head out to challenge Morris at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Spiro is facing Morris at the right time seeing as Morris is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Wilburton, they will host Antlers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
