Choctaw's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Piedmont Wildcats with points to spare, taking the game 56-40. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Mayor Morgan continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 233 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry. Those 233 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Deshawn 'Juju' Smith was in the mix too, providing Choctaw with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Choctaw was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in eight consecutive games dating back to last season.
Choctaw wouldn't let Piedmont keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Devin Gillispie, Cole Rowley, and Izzy Hammonds picked up one apiece. Rowley also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine.
When it comes to explaining why Piedmont lost, don't look at Carter Hainrihar. Despite the final result, he rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 59 receiving yards.all of that, receiving production came thanks to one massive catch Jayden Fuston was another key player, rushing for 127 yards.
The victory got Choctaw back to even at 2-2. As for Piedmont, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Choctaw wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 54-14 win against Putnam City on the 7th. Piedmont has also already played their next match, a 61-6 victory against Northwest Classen on the 4th.
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