Destiny Christian is this week's Oklahoma Team of the Week, presented by the Oklahoma National Guard.
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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).
Destiny Christian Wildcats
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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."
MaxPreps editorial assistant Kirstin Beal contributed to this report.Do you know a team that deserves
consideration for Oklahoma Team of the Week? Email us with your
nominations at OKteamoftheweek@maxpreps.com.
