The Glenpool Warriors will face off against the Fort Gibson Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Glenpool will head into Friday's matchup ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They came up short against Pryor, falling 39-14. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Fort Gibson didn't have done well against Hilldale recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Fort Gibson enjoyed a cozy 28-13 victory over Hilldale.
Fort Gibson found their leader in underclassman Brody Hansen, who picked up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ky Murrell made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Fort Gibson's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Hansen, Murrell, and Cash Keys picked up one apiece.
Glenpool's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Fort Gibson, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Glenpool beat Fort Gibson 21-14 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Fort Gibson's Judd Rudd, who rushed for 195 yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Glenpool still be able to contain Rudd? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
