Two dominant signal callers in Phoenix Murphy and David McComb are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Norman Tigers will face off against the Edmond Memorial Bulldogs on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Norman comes in on six and Edmond Memorial on three.
Norman is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Westmoore 68-28. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Edmond Memorial faced Union in a battle between two of the state's top teams two weeks ago. Edmond Memorial had just enough and edged Union out 32-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since November 10, 2023.
McComb was his usual excellent self, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.5% of his passes, and also rushing for 78 yards on only ten carries. Another player making a difference was Billy Mcdown, who picked up 193 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Norman's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.2 points per game. As for Edmond Memorial, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Norman won a game that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, slipping by Edmond Memorial 44-43. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was McComb, who threw for 269 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 30 yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Norman still be able to contain McComb? There's only one way to find out.
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