Checotah only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 25-point they dealt Stigler on Friday. The Checotah Wildcats blew past the Stigler Panthers 31-6. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 25 points or more this season.
Checotah was led to victory by Elijah Thomas and Preston Cannon. Thomas picked up 117 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Cannon gained 41 total yards and two touchdowns. Thomas was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 60 yards.
Checotah wouldn't let Stigler keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Thomas was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. His receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 117 receiving yards dating back to last season.
The win (which was Checotah's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. As for Stigler, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Checotah is taking a road trip to take on Holland Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Checotah is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Stigler, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eufaula at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eufaula is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.8 points per game this season.
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