Broken Bow is 2-8 against Poteau since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Savages will challenge the Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Broken Bow knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Poteau likes a good challenge.
On Friday, Broken Bow was fully in charge, breezing past McLain Science & Tech 48-7. The Savages might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 28 points or more this season.
| 10/31/25 vs McLain Science & Tech | 203 |
| 09/12/25 @ Idabel | 159 |
| 10/24/25 vs Ada | 152 |
| 10/10/25 @ Stilwell | 138 |
| 10/16/25 @ Hilldale | 127 |
Broken Bow's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Jattairrius Neal, who gained 256 total yards and four touchdowns, and Greydon Howell, who rushed for 106 yards and one TD on only 11 carries. The dominant performance also gave Neal a new career-high in rushing yards (203).
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Broken Bow was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Broken Bow's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB 4.5 times. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Kade Pratt and Jackson Porter, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece. Pratt was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making 16 total tackles (4.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Poteau might've scored the first points on Friday, but it was Hilldale who claimed the real prize. The Pirates lost to the Hornets on the road by a 36-22 margin. The Pirates were up 22-7 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Broken Bow will have to contain Sam Tecla as he made an impact in Poteau's last game. He threw for 70 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 9-for-9 passing. Poteau also got a significant boost from Spencer Perry, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 105 yards.
Poteau's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Broken Bow, their record now sits at 8-1.
Friday's matchup will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Howell and Tecla. Howell just won't slow down this season and has thrown 17 touchdowns while averaging 194.6 passing yards per game. Tecla has been a dominant force too and has thrown 18 touchdowns while averaging 150.8 passing yards per game.
Broken Bow took a serious blow against Poteau in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 31-0. Can the Savages avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
