Barnsdall proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 36) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 37-36 win over the Nowata Ironmen. The Panthers' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
| 09/19/25 vs Nowata | 224 |
| 09/05/25 @ Oklahoma Union | 133 |
| 08/29/25 vs Caney Valley | 95 |
| 09/06/24 vs Oklahoma Union | 7 |
| 08/30/24 @ Caney Valley | 251 |
Barnsdall's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lincoln Gott, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 224 yards and a pair of TDs on only 19 passes. That's the most passing yards Gott has posted since back in August of 2024. Tripp Barbee was another key player, gaining 155 total yards and three touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Barnsdall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Barnsdall's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Nowata, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Barnsdall will welcome Fairland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Panthers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Nowata, they will square off against Caney Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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