Southern Choctaw had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Choctaw County Tigers with a sharp 31-6 win on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kyller Nicholson
| 08/29/25 @ Choctaw County | 138 |
| 10/11/24 @ Leroy | 42 |
| 09/13/24 vs McIntosh | 17 |
| 09/20/24 @ Marengo | 5 |
| 08/30/24 vs Choctaw County | 2 |
Southern Choctaw's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyller Nicholson, who rushed for 138 yards and one score while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 71 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Those 138 rushing yards gave Nicholson a new career-high. Ray Bender helped out on the ground, rushing for 93 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Choctaw County's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Southern Choctaw and Choctaw County will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Indians are set to square off against their familiar foe Shields at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Choctaw County will face off against rival Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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