Deer Creek took a 27-point defeat the last time they faced off against Norman, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Antlers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tigers on Thursday, sneaking past 30-28.
Gage Gibbons
| 10/23/25 vs Norman | 115 |
| 10/10/25 @ Moore | 76 |
| 09/12/25 @ Norman North | 68 |
| 09/05/25 vs Edmond Memorial | 64 |
| 10/16/25 vs Jenks | 45 |
Deer Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gage Gibbons led the charge by picking up 115 receiving yards and one TD. Those 115 receiving yards gave Gibbons a new career-high. Deer Creek also got a significant boost from Lemar Davis, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 108 yards.
Deer Creek's record is now 3-5. As for Norman, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Deer Creek will face off against rival Bixby at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st. Meanwhile, Norman is set to take on their familiar foe Mustang at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st.
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