CPHS Football Preview: Sandites host Ponca City Thursday

Sophomore wide receiver Keaton Campbell makes a catch on Homecoming vs. Shawnee.

With only four games left in the regular season, it’s do or die time for the Class 6A-II No. 13 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-4, 1-2.) The Sandites will host No. 11 Ponca City (3-3, 1-2) Thursday in a crucial district toss-up game. The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The 6,700-seat stadium was built in 2007 and is located at 600 North Adams Road on the high school campus. Parking is primarily located at the high school on the south side of the stadium, with overflow on the practice field north of the stadium. General Admission tickets are $7.00, or $5.00 for students and senior citizens.

Things to do in Sand Springs:

Sand Spring Cultural & Historical Museum
9 East Broadway Street
Sand Spring, OK 74063

Case Community Park
2500 South River City Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063

Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063

The Programs

Sand Springs is coming off a 3-7 season but prior to that was riding a program-best six straight years of playoff appearances. They are 65-71 (.478) under thirteenth-year head coach Dustin Kinard. The Sandites own one gold ball, from 1966, and made their last State Finals appearance in 2015.

Ponca City went 0-10 last year under first-year head coach Scott Harmon (130-72). The Wildcats have never won a State title, and haven’t made the playoffs since 2005, which was also their last winning season.

Sand Spring leads the all-time series with Ponca 26-18-1 and the Sandites have won twelve of the last thirteen meetings. Ponca hasn’t beaten Sand Springs since 2011, and they haven’t won at Memorial Stadium since 2005.

2018: Sand Springs 35-14 (A).
2017: Sand Springs 42-7 (A).
2016: Sand Springs 56-35 (H).
2015: Sand Springs 44-21 (H).
2014: Sand Springs 31-7 (A).
2013: Sand Springs 57-7 (H).
2012: Sand Springs 47-17 (A).
2011: Ponca City 35-31 (A).
2010: Sand Springs 35-21 (H).
2009: Sand Springs 31-10 (H).
2008: Sand Springs 45-42 (A).
2007: Sand Springs 21-19 (H).
2006: Sand Springs 21-0 (A).
2005: Ponca City 38-12 (H).
2004: Ponca City 41-0 (A).
2003: Ponca City 48-2 (A).
2002: Ponca City 41-22 (H).
2001: Ponca City 2-14 (A).
2000: Ponca City 28-10 (H).
1999: Sand Springs 26-0 (H).
1998: Sand Springs 19-7.
1997: Sand Springs 20-6.
1996: Sand Springs 35-16.

1995: Ponca City 17-14.
1994: Ponca City 30-14.
1993: Ponca City 14-7 (A).
1992: Sand Springs 17-10 (H).
1991: Ponca City 21-13 (A).
1990: Sand Springs 28-0 (H).
1989: Sand Springs 22-15 (A).
1988: Sand Springs 20-0 (H).
1987: Sand Springs 14-13 (A).
1986: Ponca City 26-14 (H).
1985: Ponca City 14-13 (A).
1984: Ponca City 28-14 (H).
1983: Sand Springs 13-2 (A).
1982: Ponca City 28-12 (H).
1981: Sand Springs 31-24 (A, 3OT).
1980: Sand Springs 17-13 (H).
1979: Ponca City 30-9 (A).
1978: Sand Springs 25-18 (H).
1961: Ponca City 35-6 (H).
1954: Sand Springs 21-20 (H).
1953: Tied 7-7 (H).
1952: Ponca City 27-9 (H, Playoffs).

The Sandites rolled to a 35-14 win over Ponca last season, with both Wildcat touchdowns coming in the final seconds of the halves. Caden Pennington was 14-22-165-1 with touchdown passes to Jacob Snodgrass and Justin Roe. He also ran for 64 yards and two more TDs, with Trey Wilkerson running in the fifth on an 8-75 performance. Jaden Weiser was five-of-five kicking PATs. Justin Andrews was 6-18-98-0 for Ponca and scored both Wildcat touchdowns on short runs.

This Season

CPHS 7-41 Mansfield Summit (5-1)
CPHS 35-0 Putnam City (1-5)
CPHS 20-50 Greenwood (6-0)
CPHS 21-19 Shawnee (1-5)
CPHS 6-54 Muskogee (6-0)
CPHS 34-54 Bartlesville (1-5)

POHI 6-3 Enid (0-6)
POHI 17-7 Guthrie (2-4)
POHI 7-21 Collinville (4-2)
POHI 21-7 Shawnee (1-5)
POHI 6-57 Muskogee (6-0)
POHI 3-49 Bixby (6-0)

SEE RELATED: Bartlesville stuns Sand Springs 54-34

The Sandites average 5.8 yards per pass attempt, 11.7 yards per completion, 3.3 yards per carry, and 4.5 yards per play. They convert on 37% of third down attempts and 54% of fourth downs. They score on 26% of possessions and 64% of red zone penetrations, and are 0-for-3 on two-point plays.

The Sandite Defense has held its foes to 7.5 yards per pass, 12.9 yards per completion, 4.5 yards per carry, and 5.7 yards per play. They have prevented scores on 54% of their opponents’ possessions and 25% of red zone penetrations. They stop 53% of third downs attempts and 59% of fourth downs. Their opponents are 1-of-3 on two-point conversions.

Daren Hawkins snapped a 33-game scoring drought for the defense last week with an 83-yard pick six. After six games they already have five interceptions, against only two in all of last season. They are currently on track to match last season’s fumble recoveries, and are still looking for their first blocked kick.

Sand Springs has struggled with penalties on all three sides of the ball. The offense is averaging 4 penalties for 37 yards, defense is 5-55, and special teams are 2-25 for over 100 yards per game. The defense has given up 16 first-downs this season on penalties.

The Sandites have averaged a solid 18.8 yards per kick return but have only one punt return this season for 8 yards. They have struggled in kick coverage, giving up 21.0 yards per kick return and 25.4 yards per punt return.

Sand Springs owns the No. 10 offense, No. 5 scoring defense, and No. 14 defense in points allowed. They have the No. 14 margin of victory in Class 6A-II.

Average Sandite Box Score
Points: CPHS 21, Opponents 36.
First Downs: CPHS 14, Opp 15.
Fumbles/Lost: CPHS 2/1, Opp 2/1.
Penalties: CPHS 11-112, Opp 11-98.
C-A-Y-I: CPHS 15-30-173-1, Opp 14-24-180-1.
Rushing: CPHS 32-105, Opp 34-154.
Offense: CPHS 62-278, Opp 58-333.

Ponca needs just one more win to secure its best record since 2005. They own the No. 15 offense, No. 13 scoring defense, and No. 6 defense in points allowed. They have the No. 12 margin of victory in Class 6A-II. The team has been stout on defense, but struggled offensively, especially since losing their starting quarterback, Justin Andrews, in week 3. It’s unknown if Andrews will return to action against Sand Springs, or if Kyter Welch will get the start.

Players to Watch

Sand Springs

#9 Ty Pennington, sophomore QB, 76-156-918-1, 10TD passing. 29-(-25), 1TD rushing.

#6 Keaton Campbell, sophomore WR, 28-376, 3TD receiving. 1-8 punt return. 11-213 kick return.

#3 Jacob Snodgrass, senior WR, 28-340, 4TD receiving. 8-32, 3TD rushing. 9-190 kick return.

#1 Daren Hawkins, junior WR/DB, 5-42, 1TD receiving. 10 tackles, 1-1 tackle for loss. 1-83, 1TD interception return.

#10 Blake Jones, sophomore RB/WR, 3-38 receiving, 68-333, 1TD rushing, 1-11 kick return.

#46 Zach Heinen, junior kicker, 15/15 PAT, Punt Avg 29.4, Kick Avg 37.8.

#15 Jerret Haley, senior DB, 38 solo tackles, 53 total tackles, 2-50 interceptions, 5 pass breakups.

#48 Brooks Dudley, sophomore LB/FB, 12 solo tackles, 30 total tackles, 3-5 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup, 1 fumble recovery.

#56 Lane Webster, junior OL/DL, 21 total tackles, 7-45 tackles for loss, 4-34 sacks.

#43 Ethan Sartin, senior LB/FB, 22 tackles, 2-2 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup.

#12 Bryson Chase, junior DB, 8 tackles, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.

Ponca City

#5 Justin Andrews, senior QB, 15-36-289-3, 2TD passing. 64-231 rushing.

#6 Kyter Welch, senior QB, 3-17-21-0 passing. 30-68, 1TD rushing.

#18 Cameron Jackson, freshman RB, 51-231, 2TD rushing.

#37 Ray Longoria, senior RB, 50-210, 1TD rushing.

#16 Sam McKinney 11-215, 2TD receiving. 8-168, 1TD kick return.

#27 Spencer Ball, junior kicker, 6/7 PAT, Punt Avg 34.2, Kick Avg 47.5. 4/4 FG, Long 39.

#7 Lennox Suneagle, senior LB, 38 solo tackles, 77 total, 5 for loss.

#34 TJ Brien, senior LB, 34 solo tackles, 60 total, 4 for loss.

#2 Eli Wohl, senior FS, 28 solo tackles, 58 total, 4 for loss. 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble.

#50 James Godfrey, junior FB, 19 solo tackles, 29 total, 8 for loss, 6 sacks.

#3 Isaiah Harris, senior FS, 15 solo tackles, 23 total, 2-13 interceptions.

#15 Devin Zimmerschied, sophomore DB, 23 solo tackles, 47 total, 4 for loss, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble.

Sandite Resume under Coach Kinard (2007-2019)

Record: 65-71 (with three forfeited wins).
District Record: 42-43 (with one forfeited win).
Playoff Record: 4-7.
Home Record: 34-28.
Best Record: 8-3 (2012), went 7-5 in 2015 with two forfeited wins and one game canceled with an 18-7 Sandite lead due to weather. Sand Springs made the State Finals that season.
Worst Record: 1-9 (2010).
Highway 97 Rivalry Record: 9-3.
Best Offense: 38.8 PPG (2008).
Worst Offense: 22.4 PPG (2010)
Best Defense (Points Allowed): 14.3 PPG (2015).
Worst Defense (Points Allowed): 36.2 PPG (2010).
Shutouts: 5.
Biggest Win: 63-6 vs. Nathan Hale (9/5/2014).
Biggest Loss: 63-6 vs. Union (10/17/2013).

Oklahoma High School Football Rankings: Class 6A-II Week Seven

  1. Bixby (6-0, 3-0, Last week No. 1).

    • The Spartans won their 18th-straight game 49-3 against Ponca City. The offense had its second-lowest scoring performance of the season, but the defense played its third game of the year without giving up a touchdown.

    • Mason Williams was 14-21-141-1 with three touchdowns passing and 3-14 with another score on the ground. Braylin Presley led the run game with 9 carries for 120 yards and a TD, and had a punt return for a TD. Reis Vernon continued his perfect season kicking PATs (42/42).

    • Bixby will travel to Bartlesville Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They rolled the Bruins 65-6 last year and haven’t lost in the series since 2015.

  2. Stillwater (6-0, 3-0 Last week No. 2).

    • The Pioneers scored on 10 of 12 possessions in a 74-14 rout of Choctaw. Gunnar Gundy was 16-17-363-0 passing for three scores and Qwontrel Walker was 25-127 rushing for six TDs. Garrick Martin recovered two fumbles and scored a 49-yard pick six.

    • Stillwater will host Lawton Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Wolverines 23-20 last year, ending a four-year losing streak.

  3. Muskogee (6-0, 3-0, Last week No. 3).

    • Muskogee shut down Sapulpa 34-6, led by Jimmie Coleman with a 28-291 rushing performance for four touchdowns. Ty Williams was 9-16-136-1 passing and also picked off two passes.

    • The Roughers will travel to Shawnee Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They defeated the Wolves 35-26 last year and have won their past three meetings.

  4. Del City (5-1, 3-0, Last week No. 4).

    • Gage Galbreath made a pick and Quinlan Ganther threw four TDs in a 29-18 win over Deer Creek. The Eagles will host Putnam City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They won last year’s meeting 46-7.

  5. Booker T. Washington (3-3, 2-1, Last week No. 5).

    • The Hornets doubled down on Shawnee 52-26, racking up seven sacks and holding the Wolves to a 30-17 rushing performance. They jumped out to a 16-0 lead and were up 36-13 at the half. Gentry William was 11-22-260-0 for five TDs and Jaiden Carroll was 22-108 on the ground with two 2-point conversions.

    • Washington will host Sapulpa Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Chieftains 20-3 last year and have won their past five meetings.

  6. Midwest City (2-4, 2-1, Last week No. 6).

    • Midwest City prevailed 31-3 against Putnam City, scoring 31 unanswered points after trailing 3-0 to start the second quarter. DeAngelo Irvin Jr. scored two touchdowns by air and one on the ground, and Elliot Janish kicked a 27-yard field goal.

    • The Bombers will travel to Deer Creek Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They have won their past three meetings with the Antlers, including a 35-9 bout last year.

  7. Sapulpa (4-2, 1-2, Last week No. 7).

    • The Chieftains have taken major injuries this past week and it resulted in a 34-6 loss to Muskogee. Starting QB Eli Williams is out for the season and several other players have suffered lesser setbacks. Te’Zohn Taft missed the game, and Marcus Esparza and Wyatt Hall went down mid-game. Zac Mason, in his first varsity start, was 17-26-142-2 passing and scored the lone TD on a QB sneak.

    • Sapulpa will travel to Booker T. Washington Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 20-3 last year and haven’t beaten the Hornets since 2007.

  8. Choctaw (3-3, 1-2), Last week No. 8).

    • Choctaw suffered a brutal 74-14 defeat at the hands of Stillwater, with the defense only getting two stops on twelve Pioneer possessions. The Yellowjackets also gave up three turnovers. They will look to get back to a winning record Thursday at 7:00 p.m. when they host Putnam West. They won last year’s meeting 35-7.

  9. Edmond Deer Creek (3-3, 1-2), Last week No. 9).

    • The Antlers struggled against Del City, falling 29-18 behind a 7-21-77-1 passing performance from Brett Pense and 33-133 ground game.

    • Deer Creek will host Midwest City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 35-9 to the Bombers last year and have lost their past three meeting.

  10. Lawton (4-2, 1-2, Last week No. 10).

    • Lawton picked up its first district win with a 42-0 shutout of Putnam West. Eric Wiley was 7-10-192-0 passing for two touchdowns. Two running backs broke triple digits. Antonio Galbreath was 10-171 for two TDs and Christian Houton was 13-154 for two TDs.

    • The Wolverines will travel to Stillwater Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They lost last year’s meeting 23-20 but won four-straight before that.

  11. Ponca City (3-3, 1-2, Last week No. 11).

    • The Wildcats were held to a 27-yard field goal from Spencer Ball in a 49-3 loss to Bixby, but got a moral victory in knowing they held the Spartans to their second-lowest scoring output of the season. Devin Zimmerschied picked off his second interception of the season.

    • Ponca will travel to Sand Springs Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 35-14 to the Sandites last year. The Wildcats haven’t won in the series since 2011, and haven’t won at Memorial Stadium since 2005.

  12. Bartlesville (1-5, 1-2, Last week No. 13).

    • Bartlesville finally got in the win column with a 54-34 upset of Sand Springs, thanks to a 21-0 second quarter shutout. Ben Winters was 7-14-163-1 passing for three TDs, while Laken Clowdu was 35-217 rushing for four more.

    • The Bruins will host Bixby Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They last defeated Bixby in 2015 and fell 67-6 last year.

  13. Sand Springs (2-3, 1-1, Last week No. 12).

    • Sand Springs took an early lead in Bartlesville and the second half was a wash, but they couldn’t overcome a 21-0 second quarter shutout.

    • Ty Pennington was 15-38-296-1 for two TDs and ran in another. He had two receivers in double digit, with Keaton Campbell catching 6 passes for 139 yards and a score, and Jacob Snodgrass catching 7 for 115 yards and a TD. Daren Hawkins ended a 33-game scoring drought for the Sandite Defense with an 83-yard interception return.

    • The Sandites will host Ponca City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They have won seven straight meetings with the Wildcats, including a 35-14 bout last year.

  14. Shawnee (1-5, 0-3, Last week No. 14).

    • The Wolves were held to a 30-17 rushing performance and 7-21-143-2 passing game in a 52-26 loss to Booker T. Washington. Shawnee will host Muskogee Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 35-26 to the Roughers last year.

  15. Putnam City (1-5, 1-2, Last week No. 15).

    • The Pirates fell 31-3 to Midwest City, giving up 31 unanswered points after starting the game with a field goal. Putnam will travel to Del City Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They lost last year’s meeting 46-7.

  16. Putnam City West (0-6, 0-3, Last week No. 16).

    • The Patriots suffered their first shutout of the year, 42-0 to Lawton. They will continue looking for their first win of the season when they travel to Choctaw Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They lost last year’s meeting 35-7.

District 6A-II-1 Standings
3-0 Stillwater (+45)
3-0 Del City (+41)
2-1 Midwest City (+15)
1-2 Choctaw (-15)
1-2 Deer Creek (-25)
1-2 Lawton (-1)
1-2 Putnam City (-26)
0-3 Putnam West (-34)

District 6A-II-2 Standing
3-0 Bixby (+45)
3-0 Muskogee (+45)
2-1 Booker T. Washington (+15)
1-2 Sapulpa (-15)
1-2 Bartlesville (-15)
1-2 Ponca City (-16)
1-2 Sand Springs (-28)
0-3 Shawnee (-31)

Top Offenses
(Avg. Points Scored)
45.7 Bixby
45.3 Stillwater
34.0 Muskogee
31.7 Choctaw
29.0 Del City
25.7 Lawton
25.0 Sapulpa
21.0 Bartlesville
17.7 Shawnee
17.0 Sand Springs
16.3 Washington
14.0 Midwest City
12.7 Deer Creek
10.0 Putnam West
6.0 Ponca City
3.0 Putnam City

Top Defense
(Avg. Points Scored)
4.0 Muskogee
3.0 Stillwater
1.3 Bixby
1.3 Del City
1.0 Washington
1.0 Lawton
1.0 Sapulpa
1.0 Sand Springs
1.0 Deer Creek
1.0 Bartlesville
0.3 Midwest City
0.3 Putnam West
0.0 Choctaw
0.0 Ponca City
0.0 Shawnee
0.0 Putnam City

Top Defenses
(Avg. Points Allowed)
7.3 Muskogee
9.8 Stillwater
11.2 Bixby
14.8 Lawton
16.5 Washington
19.3 Ponca City
20.3 Del City
27.2 Midwest City
27.3 Deer Creek
28.3 Sapulpa
32.0 Choctaw
33.3 Shawnee
33.3 Bartlesville
35.3 Sand Springs
40.3 Putnam City
46.8 Putnam West

Average Margin of Victory
45.8 Stillwater
45.5 Bixby
34.5 Muskogee
15.8 Lawton
12.3 Del City
4.8 Washington
1.2 Sapulpa
1.0 Choctaw
-8.8 Deer Creek
-9.5 Bartlesville
-10.3 Midwest City
-12.3 Ponca City
-14.5 Shawnee
-15.8 Sand Springs
-36.3 Putnam West
-38.7 Putnam City

CPHS Football: Bartlesville stuns Sand Springs 54-34

Daren Hawkins snapped a 33-game streak of scoreless games for the Sandite Defense, scoring on an 83-yard pick six.

A 7-14-163-1 passing performance from Ben Winters, a 35-217 rushing performance from Laken Clowdus, and 141 penalty yards were too much for the Sandites to overcome, and the previously winless Bruins stunned the Charles Page High School football team Friday night at Custer Stadium.

The Class 6A No. 12 ranked Sandites (2-4, 1-2) fell 54-34 to No. 13 Bartlesville (1-5, 1-2) on the Bruins’ Homecoming after an insurmountable 21-0 second quarter shutout.

Sand Springs got off to a hot start and a 14-13 first quarter lead, but was left in the dust in the second quarter. Halftime adjustments resulted in a second-half tie and the home team secured its biggest win over the Sandites since 2010 with its highest-scoring game ever in the series.

Ty Pennington connected with Campbell on a 73-yard touchdown on the very first play from scrimmage. Zach Heinen kicked the PAT, and the home team found themselves down 7-0 only 22 seconds into the game.

The Bruins quickly responded with an 8-play 64-yard march, capped by a five-yard touchdown run from Laken Clowdus. Dylan McCoy kicked the PAT to tie things up with 8:14 in the quarter.

Bartlesville forced a quick three-and-out and marched down to the Sandite 17, but Daren Hawkins picked off Ben Winters’s pass for an 83-yard touchdown, ending a 33-game scoreless dry spell for the Sandite defense.

Winters made up for the error with a 53-yard strike to Caden Davis, but McCoy missed the extra point and the Sandites held their lead, 14-13.

The second quarter was all Bartlesville as they forced another three-and-out and took advantage of a major Sandite Special Teams mistake. A bad hike traveled past Heinen, who recovered it at his own 18  yard line, setting up the Bruins for a five-play drive and one-yard run from Seth Long for the 20-14 lead.

Sand Springs made it to the Bartlesville 30 but turned the ball over on downs, and the Bruins responded with a five-play 70-yard march and 44-yard touchdown pass from Winters to Davis. The defense came up strong again as Taton Hopkins made the first ever interception against Pennington and returned it 40 yards. Six plays later, on a fourth-and-seven, Winters found Long from 26 yards out and McCoy gave his team the 34-14 lead shortly before the half.

The Sandites forced a punt to start the second half and put together a methodical 15-play 78-yard march, ending in Pennington’s first career rushing touchdown, from six yard out. Bartlesville responded with an 8-play 83-yard drive and 2-yard touchdown run from Clowdus. McCoy missed the PAT and ended the night 4-of-6 after being replaced by Taton Hopkins.

Rocky Shuman came up big for the Bruins to stop a fourth-down run from Trey Wilkerson at the end of the third. The Bruins only needed three plays to drive 42-yards, scoring on a 37-yard run by Clowdus. Hopkins kicked the PAT for the 47-21 lead ten seconds into the fourth.

Sand Springs had its quickest drive of the night, going 72 yards in five plays, scoring on a 1-yard run from Jacob Snodgrass out of the wildcat formation.

Two punts later and Bartlesville scored their final touchdown of the night on an 8-yard run from Clowdus. Sand Springs finished the night with a 4-yard pass from Pennington to Snodgrass, and a two-point pass attempt fell incomplete.

Pennington ended the night 15-38-296-1 with career-high yardage, but a career-low completion percentage, his first career interception, and his first career rushing touchdown. Campbell was 6-139 receiving and Snodgrass was 7-115. The two were well over 200 all-purpose yards as Campbell had 5 kick returns for 92 yards and Snodgrass had 4 for 98.

The Sandites will look to get back in the win column with a Thursday night Fall Break home game against No. 11 Ponca City (3-3, 1-2). Bartlesville will host No. 1 Bixby (6-0, 3-0) Thursday.

CPHS Football Halftime Report: Sandites trail Bartlesville 34-14 at the half

The Class 6A No. 12 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-3, 1-1) got off to a hot start against No. 13 Bartlesville (0-5, 0-2) Friday night at Custer Stadium, but were quickly outpaced in the second quarter. After leading 14-7 seven minutes into the game, they found themselves down 34-14 by halftime.

Ty Pennington connected with Campbell on a 73-yard touchdown on the very first play from scrimmage. Zach Heinen kicked the PAT, and the home team found themselves down 7-0 only 22 seconds into the game.

The Bruins quickly responded with an 8-play 64-yard march, capped by a five-yard touchdown run from Laken Clowdus. Dylan McCoy kicked the PAT to tie things up with 8:14 in the quarter.

Bartlesville forced a quick three-and-out and marched down to the Sandite 17, but Daren Hawkins picked off Ben Winters’s pass for an 83-yard touchdown, ending a 33-game scoreless dry spell for the Sandite defense.

Winters made up for the error with a 53-yard strike to Caden Davis, but McCoy missed the extra point and the Sandites held their lead, 14-13.

The second quarter was all Bartlesville as they forced another three-and-out and took advantage of a major Sandite Special Teams mistake. A high punt traveled past Heinen, who recovered it at his own 18  yard line, setting up the Bruins for a five-play drive and one-yard run from Seth Long for the 20-14 lead.

Sand Springs made it to the Bartlesville 30 but turned the ball over on downs, and the Bruins responded with a five-play 70-yard march and 44-yard touchdown pass from Winters to Davis. The defense came up strong again as Taton Hopkins made the first ever interception against Pennington and returned it 40 yards. Six plays later, on a fourth-and-seven, Winters found Long from 26 yards out and McCoy gave his team the 34-14 lead shortly before the half.

Pennington ended the first half 5-18-141-1 while Winters was 6-13-130-1. The Sandites accounted for 51 yards on 15 carries for 192 yards of total offense. Clowdus was 15-111 rushing to anchor a 19-123 ground game for the Bruins and 253 offensive yards.

CPHS Football Preview: Sand Springs looking for payback at Bartlesville Homecoming

Junior defensive back Bryson Chase chases down Demetress Beavers in a game against Shawnee.

The Class 6A No. 12 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-3, 1-1) will play a crucial district toss-up game Friday at No. 13 Bartlesville (0-5, 0-2). The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m. on Lyon Field. Bruin Homecoming festivities will be held at halftime.

The 7,200-seat Custer Stadium was built in 1952 and is located at 1700 Hillcrest Drive, Bartlesville, OK 74003 on the high school campus. Parking is located on the east side of Shawnee Avenue on the visitors’ side of the stadium. General Admission tickets are $7.00 or $5.00 for students.

Things to do in Bartlesville:

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road
Barlesville, OK 74003

Frank Phillips Historic Home
1107 South Cherokee Avenue
Bartlesville, OK 74003

Price Tower Arts Center
510 South Dewey Avenue
Bartlesville, OK 74003

Phillips Petroleum Company Museum
410 Keeler
Bartlesville, OK 74004

Bartlesville Union Depot
201 South Keeler Avenue
Bartlesville, OK 74003

Bartlesville Area History Museum
401 South Johnstone Avenue
City Center Building - Floor 5
Bartlesville, OK 74003

The Programs

Sand Springs is coming off a 3-7 season but prior to that was riding a program-best six straight years of playoff appearances. They are 65-70 (.481) under thirteenth-year Head Coach Dustin Kinard. The Sandites own one gold ball, from 1966, and made their last State Finals appearance in 2015.

Bartlesville went 4-6 last season under first-year Head Coach Lee Blankenship, who turned over the program to former Defensive Coordinator Jason Sport shortly after the season concluded. Their last winning record and playoff appearance came in 2015. They have never won a State title.

Bartlesville has had three high schools with four names in the town’s history. Sand Springs and Central High went 3-3 before Central was split into College High and Sooner High. Sooner High School led the Sandites 6-2 before it was consolidated with College High. College High led the Sandites 10-4 before being renamed Bartlesville High School in 1982. Since Bartlesville schools were reunified they lead the series 20-15.

15-20 vs. Bartlesville High
2018: Bartlesville 29-27 (H)
2017: Sand Springs 55-13 (H)
2016: Sand Springs 47-28 (A)
2015: Bartlesville 24-7 (A)
2014: Sand Springs 28-27 (Homecoming)
2013: Bartlesville 40-27 (A)
2012: Sand Springs 27-25 (H)
2011: Sand Springs 34-0 (Homecoming)
2010: Bartlesville 48-16 (A)
2009: Bartlesville 45-14 (H)
2008: Sand Springs 52-24 (A)
2007: Bartlesville 27-26 (H)
2006: Bartlesville 24-14 (A)
2005: Sand Springs 22-3 (A)
2004: Sand Springs 28-18 (H)
2003: Bartlesville 35- (A)
2002: Bartlesville 34-7 (H)
2001: Sand Springs 13-8 (H)
2000: Sand Springs 21-0 (A)
1997: Sand Springs 31-0
1996: Bartlesville 20-16
1995: Sand Springs 28-12
1994: Sand Springs 27-7
1993: Sand Springs 28-6
1992: Bartlesville 40-33
1991: Bartlesville 21-0
1990: Bartlesville 7-0
1989: Bartlesville 23-20 OT
1988: Bartlesville 27-7
1987: Bartlesville 28-27 OT (Shared District Title)
1986: Bartlesville 20-6
1985: Sand Springs 35-15
1984: Bartlesville 17-6
1983: Bartlesville 24-21
1982: Bartlesville 14-0

4-10 vs. College High
1979: Sand Springs 8-0
1978: College 20-15
1975: College 21-0
1974: College 14-7
1973: Sand Springs 14-7
1972: College 43-15
1960: College 48-14
1959: College 16-6
1958: College 30-0
1957: College 19-0
1956: Sand Springs 6-0
1955: College 19-0
1954: College 28-6
1953: Sand Springs 13-7

2-6 vs. Sooner High
1977: Sand Springs 21-0
1976: Sooner 6-0
1975: Sooner 28-6
1974: Sooner 28-9
1973: Sand Springs 34-22 (Sooner)
1972: Sooner 41-7
1971: Sooner 21-6
1970: Sooner 29-0

3-3 vs. Central High
1930: Central 20-6
1929: Sand Springs 12-0
1922: Central 6-0
1921: Sand Springs 22-6
1920: Central 43-7
1919: Sand Springs 19-7

The Bruins rallied from a 20-7 deficit to spoil the Sandites’ homecoming last season. Sand Springs took a 13-0 lead with a 37-yard run from Joel Mackey and a 38-yard pass from Caden Pennington to Daren Hawkins. Pennington hit Hawkins again from 34-yards to make it 20-7 and were up 20-13 at the half.

Bartlesville took a 23-20 lead, Pennington hit Braden Foster from 19 yards out with 3:29 to play, then Ben Winters ran in a one-yarder for the win. Winters, who is a senior this year, was 16-22-221-0 in the game.

This Season

Sand Springs has wins of 35-0 against Putnam City (1-4) and 21-19 against Shawnee (1-4). Their losses are all to undefeated teams. 41-7 to Mansfield Summit (5-0), 50-20 to Greenwood (5-0), and 54-6 to Muskogee (5-0). The Sandites own the No. 11 offense, No. 13 defense, and No. 12 margin of victory.

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The Sandites average 3 points in the first period, 6 in the second and third periods, and 4 points in the fourth. The offense averages 5.3 yards per pass attempt, 9.9 yards per completion, 3.4 yards per carry, and 4.3 yards per play. They convert on 36% of third down attempts and 57% of fourth downs. They score on 24% of possessions and 55% of red zone penetrations, and are 0-for-2 on two-point plays.

The Sandite Defense has held its foes to 7.0 yards per pass, 12.2 yards per completion, 4.3 yards per carry, and 5.6 yards per play. They have prevented scores on 58% of their opponents’ possessions and 25% of red zone penetrations. They stop 53% of third downs attempts and 67% of fourth downs. Their opponents are 1-of-3 on two-point conversions.

It has been 33 games since the Sandite defense scored a touchdown. After five games they already have four interceptions, against only two in all of last season. They are currently on track to match last season’s fumble recoveries, and are still looking for their first blocked kick.

Sand Springs has struggled with penalties on all three sides of the ball. The offense is averaging 4 penalties for 32 yards, defense is 4-54, and special teams are 2-27 for over 100 yards per game. The defense has given up thirteen first-downs this season on penalties.

The Sandites have averaged a solid 17.3 yards per kick return but have only one punt return this season for 8 yards. They have struggled in kick coverage, giving up 24.8 yards per kick return and 28.3 yards per punt return.

Average Sandite Box Score
Points: CPHS 18, Opponents 33.
First Downs: CPHS 14, Opp 16.
Fumbles/Lost: CPHS 2/1, Opp 2/1.
Penalties: CPHS 10-106, Opp 11-99.
C-A-Y-I: CPHS 15-28-149-0, Opp 15-26-183-1.
Rushing: CPHS 33-113, Opp 32-137.
Offense: CPHS 61-262, Opp 57-320.

Bartlesville is still looking for its first win this season, but has had a few solid outings. They fell 40-28 to Claremore (2-3), 49-24 to Del City (4-1), 28-0 to Booker T. Washington (2-3), and went to overtime in a 20-17 loss to Collinsville (4-1),. Last week they went down in a 55-40 shootout with Sapulpa (4-1). They own the No. 8 offense, No. 14 defense, and No. 13 margin of victory.

Players to Watch

Sand Springs

#9 Ty Pennington, sophomore QB, 61-118-622-0, 8TD passing.

#6 Keaton Campbell, sophomore QB/WR, 22-237, 2TD receiving, 1-8 punt return, 6-121 kick return.

#3 Jacob Snodgrass, senior WR/DB, 21-225, 3TD receiving, 5-29, 2TD rushing, 5-92 kick return.

#1 Daren Hawkins, junior WR/DB, 5-42, 1TD receiving.

#10 Blake Jones, sophomore RB/WR, 3-38 receiving, 57-290, 1TD rushing, 1-11 kick return.

#46 Zach Heinen, junior kicker, 11/11 PAT, Punt Avg 29.3, Kick Avg 40.4.

#15 Jerret Haley, senior DB, 33 solo tackles, 46 total tackles, 2-50 interceptions, 3 pass breakups.

#48 Brooks Dudley, sophomore LB/FB, 11 solo tackles, 23 total tackles, 3-5 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup, 1 fumble recovery.

#56 Lane Webster, junior OL/DL, 18 total tackles, 7-45 tackles for loss, 4-34 sacks.

#43 Ethan Sartin, senior LB/FB, 15 tackles, 1-1 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup.

#12 Bryson Chase, junior DB, 8 tackles, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.

Bartlesville

#10 Ben Winters, senior QB, 55-118-892-7, 7TD passing.

#4 Shane Simpson, senior WR, 25-585, 3TD receiving.

#27 Caleb Perry, junior WR, 10-174, 2TD receiving.

#36 Laken Clowdus, senior RB, 83-565, 6TD rushing.

#13 Dylan McCoy, junior kicker, was 5-of-6 kicking PATs against Sapulpa.

Sandite Resume under Coach Kinard (2007-2019)

Record: 65-70 (with three forfeited wins).
District Record: 42-42 (with one forfeited win).
Playoff Record: 4-7.
Home Record: 34-28.
Best Record: 8-3 (2012), went 7-5 in 2015 with two forfeited wins and one game canceled with an 18-7 Sandite lead due to weather. Sand Springs made the State Finals that season.
Worst Record: 1-9 (2010).
Highway 97 Rivalry Record: 9-3.
Best Offense: 38.8 PPG (2008).
Worst Offense: 22.4 PPG (2010)
Best Defense: 14.3 PPG (2015).
Worst Defense: 36.2 PPG (2010).
Shutouts: 5.
Biggest Win: 63-6 vs. Nathan Hale (9/5/2014).
Biggest Loss: 63-6 vs. Union (10/17/2013).

Oklahoma High School Football Rankings: Class 6A-II Week Six

  1. Bixby (5-0, 2-0, Last week No. 1).

    • The Spartans won their 17th-straight game and second shut out of the season 31-0 against Booker T. Washington. Mason Williams was 15-17-236-1 passing with a TD throw to Trevon Holt, who was 6-137 receiving. Braylin Presley led the ground 11-88 for 2 TDs. Reis Vernon continued his perfect season kicking PATs (35/35) and kicked a 37-yard field goal.

    • Bixby will host Ponca City Friday at 7:00 p.m. They defeated the Wildcats 57-20 last year.

  2. Stillwater (5-0, 2-0 Last week No. 2).

    • Gunnar Gundy was 25-39-307 passing for 4 TDs, Steven Brown was 11-137 receiving, and Qwontrel Walker was 22-240 rushing in a 49-14 rout of Midwest City.

    • The Pioneers will host Choctaw Friday at 7:00 p.m. They defeated the Yellowjackets 42-22 last season.

  3. Muskogee (5-0, 2-0, Last week No. 4).

    • Muskogee dominated Sand Springs with a 40-0 first half shutout and took a 47-0 lead before letting the Sandites on the board. Ty Williams was 12-17-110-0 for 1 TD by air, and was 7-62 for another TD on the ground. Jimmie Coleman was 18-133 rushing for 3 TDs. The defense came away with three fumble recoveries and held the Sandites to their lowest offensive output of the year in both points and yards.

    • The Roughers will host Sapulpa Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 49-48 in overtime to the Chieftains last season.

  4. Del City (4-1, 2-0, Last week No. 3).

    • Del City had little difficulty in a 50-6 rout of Putnam West, taking a 16-0 halftime lead and 23-0 advantage before letting the Patriots on the board. LaJuan Brown scored 3 TD runs, Jahkobie Smith scored on a 75-yard punt return, Cyrus Adams recovered a fumble, and Keshon Meadows threw for a score and ran for a score.

    • The Eagles will host Deer Creek Friday at 7:00 p.m. They defeated the Antlers 35-6 last year.

  5. Booker T. Washington (2-3, 1-1, Last week No. 5).

    • The Hornets suffered their second shutout of the season, 31-0 against Bixby. They never got the offense rolling, but the defense held the Spartans to their lowest-scoring output of the year.

    • Washington will travel to Shawnee Friday at 7:30 p.m. They beat the Wolves 54-0 last year.

  6. Midwest City (1-4, 1-1, Last week No. 6).

    • The Bombers fell 49-14 to Stillwater. Deangelo Irvin threw TD passes of 43 yards to Brian Wilson and 73 yards to Makale Smith. They will travel to Putnam City Friday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Pirates 36-0 last year.

  7. Sapulpa (4-1, 1-1, Last week No. 8).

    • The Chieftains struggled against a winless Bartlesville squad, trailing by as much as 34-21 before rallying to a 55-40 win. Sapulpa will travel to Muskogee Friday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Roughers 49-48 in overtime last season.

  8. Choctaw (3-2, 1-1), Last week No. 9).

    • The Yellowjackets blew out Putnam City 58-7. Gabe Johnson returned the opening kick for a score and Thad Williams threw four TD passes for a 51-0 halftime lead.

    • Choctaw will travel to Stillwater Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 42-22 to the Pioneers last season.

  9. Edmond Deer Creek (3-2, 1-1), Last week No. 10).

    • The Antlers stunned Lawton 17-14 with a 55-yard field goal from Logan Ward to send the game to overtime, and a 22-yard field goal to secure the upset. Brett Pense was 6-14-59-1 passing and Tyler Travis bore the brunt of the offense with a 22-178 ground game.

    • Deer Creek will travel to Del City Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 35-6 to the Eagles last year.

  10. Lawton (3-2, 0-2, Last week No. 7).

    • The Wolverines were upset 17-14 in overtime by Deer Creek. They found all of their offense on the ground, led by Christian Houston with 14 carries for 89 yards. Devin Simpson and Eric Wiley scored the team’s two touchdowns.

    • Lawton will host Putnam West Thursday at 7:00 p.m. They doubled the Patriots 42-21 last year.

  11. Ponca City (3-2, 1-1, Last week No. 12).

    • Kyter Welch was 1-8-17-0 passing and 13-53 rushing for a touchdwn in a 21-7 win over Shawnee. Cameron Jackson was 19-107 rushing, and Eli Wohl was 6-34 for 2 TDs.

    • The Wildcats will travel to Bixby Friday at 7:00 p.m. They lost 57-20 last year.

  12. Sand Springs (2-3, 1-1, Last week No. 11).

    • The Sandites were dominated 54-6 by Muskogee for their worst loss since 2013. The Roughers took a 47-0 lead before sending in the second string. Ty Pennington was 13-23-107-0 for the lone TD.

    • Sand Springs will travel to Bartlesville Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 29-27 to the Bruins last season.

  13. Bartlesville (0-5, 0-2, Last week No. 14).

    • The Bruins are still looking for their first win, but got a moral victory in a 55-40 loss to Sapulpa, leading by as much as 34-21 before the Chieftains rallied. Ben Winters was 19-32-311 passing for two touchdowns. Laken Clowdus ran for 251 yards and three scores.

    • Bartlesville will host Sand Springs Friday at 7:00 p.m. They won 29-27 last year.

  14. Shawnee (1-4, 0-2, Last week No. 13).

    • Shawnee was held to a 22-99 rushing performance against 13 penalties for 124 yards in a 21-7 loss to Ponca City. Karson Conaway was 13-24-188-1 passing with one TD and Cyn’Cere Spencer was 4-110 receiving.

    • The Wolves will host Booker T. Washington Friday at 7:30 p.m. for Homecoming. They fell 54-0 to the Hornets last year.

  15. Putnam City (1-4, 1-1, Last week No. 15).

    • The Pirates fell 58-7 to Choctaw and will host Midwest City Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 36-0 to the Bombers last year.

  16. Putnam City West (0-5, 0-2, Last week No. 16).

    • The Patriots lost their eleventh-straight game, 50-6 to Del City. They will travel to Lawton Friday at 7:00 p.m. They lost 42-21 to the Wolverines last year.

Top Offenses (Avg. Score)
58.2 Bixby
52.0 Stillwater
45.0 Muskogee
38.0 Choctaw
36.6 Sapulpa
35.8 Del City
28.4 Lawton
21.8 Bartlesville
18.6 Shawnee
18.6 Deer Creek
17.8 Sand Springs
14.6 Putnam West
14.0 Midwest City
13.4 Booker T. Washington
11.4 Ponca City
4.2 Putnam City

Top Defenses
9.0 Stillwater
9.2 Muskogee
12.2 Bixby
16.2 Booker T. Washington
17.0 Ponca City
17.8 Lawton
23.2 Del City
24.8 Choctaw
27.0 Deer Creek
29.6 Sapulpa
30.8 Shawnee
32.0 Midwest City
32.8 Sand Springs
38.4 Bartlesville
45.0 Putnam City
50.6 Putnam West

Average Margin of Victory
46.0 Bixby
43.0 Stillwater
35.8 Muskogee
13.2 Choctaw
12.6 Del City
10.6 Lawton
7.0 Sapulpa
-2.8 Booker T. Washington
-5.6 Ponca City
-8.4 Deer Creek
-12.2 Shawnee
-15.0 Sand Springs
-16.6 Bartlesville
-18.0 Midwest City
-36.0 Putnam West
-40.8 Putnam City