Will Rogers College made up a huge gap compared to their last game against East Central, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Ropers fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 19-16 on Friday. The Ropers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row dating back to last season.
Will Rogers College's loss came despite strong showings from Jeremy Ross and Shannon Lee. Ross rushed for 74 yards and one score, while Lee rushed for 67 yards and one touchdown.
Brandon Thompson was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 134 yards and one TD while picking up 8.4 yards per carry.
Will Rogers College's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for East Central, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Will Rogers College will face off against Pryor at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Ropers will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for East Central, they will be playing at home against Shawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Cardinals' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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