Antlers's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Wilburton Diggers by a score of 28-18. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bearcats as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Chandler Joslin was his usual excellent self, rushing for 142 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Those 142 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Antlers was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Antlers didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Zane Rinehart, Jaksyn Martin, and Joslin picked up one apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Wilburton lost, don't look at Jason Wilkett. Despite the final result, he rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown. Wilkett also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles and making 22 total tackles.
Antlers' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Wilburton, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Antlers will welcome Henryetta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Henryetta is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.3 points per game this season. As for Wilburton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Vian at 7:00 p.m. Vian will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Wilburton surely won't give up without a fight.
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