Week 13 Winner: Destiny Christian Football
Perhaps it's destiny.
Following another resounding victory Friday, the
Destiny Christian (Del City, Okla.) Wildcats 8-man football team conclude their 2013 season Friday with a game against the
Oklahoma City Patriots HomeSchool (Oklahoma City).
Last year the Wildcats concluded their season against the Patriots as well.
Destiny Christian hopes to finish the same way after ending last season with a 72-26 victory.
In
2013, Destiny Christian is 10-1 and have outscored opponents by a
551-215 count, including 59-6 playoff win last week against Cookson
Hills Christian.
Dallas Biddle rushed for 156 yards and three scores and
Boston Mims added 101 yards rushing and two scores as the Wildcats piled up 378 yards.
For
their resounding playoff win and 10-1 season, the Wildcats are the
MaxPreps Oklahoma Team of the Week, presented by the Oklahoma National
Guard.
"We have been pushing on our kids all week that this is a
revenge game for them," said head coach Joe Biddle. "They will use that
factor all week to prepare for us. This is a great opportunity for us to
be here again, but we can't overlook anybody.
"Our biggest thing
all week is to stay focused. We know that turnovers happen, injuries
happen, and the weather can be unpredictable, but we have been telling
our players that on any given day, anyone can win. And if we keep
working like we have been doing all year then we can win another state
title."
Senior quarterback
Craig Hofeld was an efficient 4-for-5 for 114 yards and two scores against Cookson Hills Christian, both to
Colton Hamel who had three catches for 105 yards.
On defense, Hamel and Mims each had 12 tackles and Biddle added 10 tackles.
"(Hamel)
helps our running game immensely," said coach Biddle. "When other teams
focus on one player and double team Colton, it allows other players to
be open. His work ethic is unreal. He's always the first one out there
and the last one to leave. He is a quiet kid, but the team's leader.
Colton leads with his actions and not his words because actions speak
for themselves. He means the world to our team."
For the season,
Hofeld is third in the state in passing yards with 2,514 on just 135
completions in 225 attempts. Destiny Christian doesn’t have to throw
often in coach Joe Biddle’s system, but when the Wildcats do it goes for
big yards.
Hamel has 65 catches for 1,250 yards and a
state-best 19 touchdowns. He ranks third in Oklahoma in receiving yards
and second in receptions.
Mims has rushed for 1,274 yards and 18 touchdowns and Biddle isn’t far behind with 922 and 10.
Hamel
(110), Mims (107) and Biddle (103) are all among the top 40 in the
state in tackles. The team’s defense has been superb, especially of
late, giving up just six points each the last two weeks, which is rare
in the 8-man game.
The Wildcats, in fact, have a rare shutout, 20-0 over Corn Bible Academy on Sept. 27.
"We
play an aggressive type of defense and like to mix things up," said
coach Biddle. "Our defensive coordinator and myself have been teaching
the philosophy all year, 'Hit them hard and hit them fast.' We don't
want to give the other team and opportunity to get up and regroup."
Do you know a team that deserves
consideration for Oklahoma Team of the Week? Email us with your
nominations at OKteamoftheweek@maxpreps.com.