Two dominant signal callers in Pj Faul and Cason Johnson are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Haskell Haymakers will head out to challenge the Tonkawa Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Haskell has given up an average of 26.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Haskell will head out to face Tonkawa after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. The Haymakers were dealt a 64-6 defeat at the hands of Pocola. Having soared to a lofty 46 points in the game before, the Haymakers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Tonkawa waltzed into their game on Friday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 62-14 win over the Ironmen. Given the Buccaneers' advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 39th, while the Ironmen are ranked 236th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Haskell better keep an eye on Westyn Freeman. He was instrumental in Tonkawa's win, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Freeman didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended three passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Tonkawa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 364 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Tonkawa, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Johnson, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Tonkawa's record now sits at 9-1. As for Haskell, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Haskell has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 226.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tonkawa struggles in that department as they've been averaging 179.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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