Stigler couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 35-21 bruising from the Sallisaw Black Diamonds on Friday. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Stigler lost, don't look at Thunder Elza. Despite the final result, he rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 37 receiving yards.
Jackson Harris had an outrageously good game for Sallisaw as he rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 84 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes.
The victory made it two in a row for Sallisaw and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Stigler will head out on the road to take on Mena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sallisaw, they will have plenty of time to enjoy the win as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Eufaula at 7:30 p.m. on September 20th.
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