It was a proper cat-fight when Moore challenged 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.
Despite the loss, Moore had strong showings from Maverick Gardner, who rushed for 108 yards and one touchdown, 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 scores on only 15 carries, and also picked up 40 receiving yards for Norman. With that strong performance, Johnson is now averaging an impressive 103.6 rushing yards per game.
Moore's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-4. As for Norman, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.
Moore didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 67-14 loss against Jenks on the 23rd. As for Norman, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 30-28 defeat against Deer Creek on the 23rd.
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