Newkirk/Shidler will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against the Chisholm Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Newkirk/Shidler is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were beaten by Tonkawa 35-0 on Friday. While losing is never fun, Newkirk/Shidler can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 254th, while Tonkawa is ranked 122nd).
Meanwhile, Chisholm had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They breezed by Hennessey at home to the tune of 56-13 on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Longhorns considering their 12-point performance the matchup before.
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