Stigler is 5-0 against Locust Grove since November of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Stigler Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Locust Grove Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Stigler is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Eufaula on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Stigler had to suffer through a 36-7 loss at the hands of Eufaula. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Thunder Elza put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 98 yards, and also caught a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Locust Grove and Idabel met for a duel on Thursday where Locust Grove had to take the L. Locust Grove came up short against Idabel, falling 54-33. Despite 55 more yards than the Warriors, the Pirates couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Locust Grove might have lost, but man, Titan Hix was a machine: he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Tyler Wiggins was in the mix too, providing Locust Grove with two touchdowns.
Stigler's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Locust Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Stigler against Locust Grove when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 71-30 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Hix, who threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Stigler still be able to contain Hix? There's only one way to find out.
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