Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Norman). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Deer Creek Antlers 54-27. Considering the Tigers have won five contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Phoenix Murphy, who threw for 404 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Haynes Hartsock was another key player, picking up 157 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Deer Creek lost, don't look at Grady Adamson. Despite the final result, he threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns.
The win (which was Norman's third in a row) raised their record to 7-1. As for Deer Creek, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-2.
Norman will venture away from home to take on Mustang at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Norman's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matches. As for Deer Creek, they will host Bixby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Deer Creek has won six straight at home dating back to last season, while Bixby won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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