It was a proper cat-fight when Moore faced off against Norman on Friday. The Lions fell 25-20 to the Tigers. If the Lions were looking for revenge after losing 42-35 to the Tigers when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Moore's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Maverick Gardner, who rushed for 108 yards and one score, and Ken Coulter, who gained 77 total yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Moore's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
It was another big night for Anthony Johnson, who rushed for 182 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also picked up 40 receiving yards for Norman. Those 182 rushing yards gave Johnson a new career-high.
Moore has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Norman, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Moore will face off against Jenks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Norman, they will challenge Deer Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will be up against the Antlers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.71 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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