If Oklahoma School for the Deaf was riding high fresh off their 62-0 takedown of Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Oklahoma School for the Deaf Bison fell just short of the Indiana School for the Deaf Deaf Hoosiers by a score of 38-36 on Saturday. The matchup marked the Bison's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Even if they lost, Oklahoma School for the Deaf's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Riley Newell was especially locked on to Indiana School for the Deaf's QB and sacked him twice. Newell also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 17.
Even though they lost, Oklahoma School for the Deaf was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in four consecutive matches.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-1. As for Indiana School for the Deaf, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oklahoma School for the Deaf will host Arkansas School for the Deaf at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Oklahoma School for the Deaf knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Arkansas School for the Deaf likes a good challenge. As for Indiana School for the Deaf, they will be playing at home against Dugger Union at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Dugger Union's defense has only allowed 11.3 points per game this season, so Indiana School for the Deaf's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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