Jenks (Okla.) vs. Union (Tulsa, Okla.)
You can't talk about Oklahoma big-school football powerhouses without mentioning Union and Jenks. These rivals will face off yet again on Thursday.
File photo by Keith Owens
The 52nd edition in one of America's best rivalries, with the winner claiming yet another state title. The teams – separated by less than 10 miles – have combined to win every Class 6A crown since 1996. It's a streak that will continue this year. In their regular-season "Backyard Brawl" game in September, Jenks edged Union (27-23) to widen its edge in the all-time series to 32-19. The No. 15 Trojans (13-0) advanced to Thursday night's state championship with a 46-14 rout of Westmoore (Oklahoma City). Union (11-2) was a 30-18 victor over Broken Arrow in the other semifinal.
*Note: This game has been postponed until Thursday, Dec. 12 due to weather*Just the facts: A win would give Jenks its second-straight 6A title and 10th since 1996. Union is shooting for its fifth championship in the last 10 years. … This will be the 18th meeting between the teams – including eight postseason games – since 2004.
Mitch Stephens: Jenks 28, Union 24
Kevin Askeland: Jenks 38, Union 24
Jamie DeMoney: Jenks 25, Union 18
Stephen Spiewak: Jenks 30, Union 14
Leland Gordon: Union 27, Jenks 24
Colin Ward-Henninger: Jenks 21, Union 17
