Wilburton hasn't had much luck against Antlers recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Diggers are taking a road trip to square off against the Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Wilburton will bounce into Thursday's contest after beating Spiro, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. The Diggers simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Bulldogs 41-6. The Diggers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
| 10/10/25 vs Spiro | 4 |
| 09/26/25 vs Atoka | 3 |
| 09/19/25 vs Panama | 3 |
| 10/11/24 @ Spiro | 3 |
| 09/12/25 @ Hartshorne | 2 |
Jason Wilkett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 235 yards and four scores while picking up 11.8 yards per carry. Those four rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Wilburton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wilburton's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Antlers came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Morris 41-6 on Friday.
Wilburton better keep an eye on Ben Copeland. He was instrumental in Antlers' win, rushing for 206 yards and four TDs on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 79 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Copeland really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run. Ethan Williams helped out on the ground, rushing for 86 yards.
Antlers didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Chase Masters and Kyzer Mullins.
Antlers' win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-4. As for Wilburton, their record now sits at 5-1.
Thursday's game might be decided on the ground. Wilburton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 233.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Antlers struggles in that department as they've been averaging 207 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Wilburton couldn't quite get it done against Antlers when the teams last played back in October of 2024 as they fell 28-18. Thankfully for the Diggers, Chandler Joslin (who rushed for 142 yards and three scores while picking up 7.1 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
