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.
Broken Bow's victory 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 score. Hall was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 53 yards. Greydon Howell was another key signal caller, throwing for 252 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McAlester will welcome Poteau at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Broken Bow, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Durant at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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