Tahlequah is 4-0 against Nathan Hale since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Tahlequah Tigers will host the Nathan Hale Rangers at 7:00 p.m. Tahlequah will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
Tahlequah's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Will Rogers College 49-0. Considering the Tigers have won three games by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tahlequah got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jake Girty out in front who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. That's the most rushing yards Girty has posted since back in August. Cash Mcalvain was another key passer, throwing for 161 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Tahlequah wouldn't let Will Rogers College keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Tahlequah can thank Lane Fisher and Christopher Perry for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Nathan Hale's offense. They were dealt a 48-0 loss at the hands of Collinsville on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Rangers in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now lost seven in a row.
Tahlequah now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Nathan Hale, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Everything came up roses for Tahlequah against Nathan Hale in their previous matchup back in October of 2021, as the squad secured a 60-6 victory. Will Tahlequah repeat their success, or does Nathan Hale have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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