The Coweta Tigers will face off against the Bishop Kelley Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coweta is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
While Coweta didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against McAlester by a score of 22-15 on Friday.
Coweta's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brock Heilmann, who rushed for 179 yards, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. Heilmann was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 57 yards. Another passer making a difference was Legend Ellis, who threw for 156 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Coweta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Another reason for the win was Coweta's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Hudson Arnold was especially locked on to McAlester's QB and sacked him twice. Another thorn in the Buffaloes' side was Conner Smith, who picked up a sack and made eight total tackles.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bishop Kelley). They breezed past Edison to the tune of 53-7 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Comets in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won six in a row.
Coweta's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Bishop Kelley, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Coweta couldn't quite get it done against Bishop Kelley when the teams last played back in October of 2024 as they fell 20-8. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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