McAlester kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Broken Bow Savages by a score of 23-20. The Buffaloes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Savages apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Several Buffaloes players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jordan Clark, who rushed for 55 yards and two TDs. Brandon Smith also helped out with an impressive 102 receiving yards.
McAlester didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Clark and Jaxon McKinney.
Broken Bow's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dejhaun Hall, who picked up 167 receiving yards and one touchdown. Hall showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 53 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Greydon Howell, who threw for 252 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt.
McAlester has already played their next matchup, a 21-14 loss against Poteau on the 5th. As for Broken Bow, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 26-23 victory against Durant on the 5th.
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