CPHS Football: Sapulpa wins first Highway 97 Rivalry game since 2013, 31-19

Sapulpa Head Coach Robert Borgstadt picked up his first Highway 97 win since switching sidelines four years ago. He was previously the defensive coordinator at Charles Page.

For the first time since 2011 the Chieftains defended their home turf in a Highway 97 rivalry game, and it was the first rivalry win since Head Coach Robert Borgstadt switched sidelines in 2016. Class 6A-II No. 8 ranked Sapulpa (6-3, 3-3) knocked off No. 14 Sand Springs 31-19 on Senior Night thanks to a big second quarter.

A heavily depleted roster made things far closer than the Chieftains would have liked, but they made the most of Sandite errors to end a five-year losing streak in the 93rd installment of the historic series. Charles Page High School (2-7, 1-5) missed their shot to tie the series, and Sapulpa still leads the rivalry 45-43-5.

Sapulpa only led 7-6 late in the first half, and lost the second half 13-10, but they scored two touchdowns in the final three minutes of the second quarter and never trailed.

Kandon Williams recovered a fumble on the Sandites’ 31-yard line to set up a one-yard quarterback keeper from Zac Mason. Three punts later and Kaivon Mortazavi missed a 43-yard field goal attempt to end the first quarter.

Sand Springs got on the board with a methodical fourteen-play 76-yard march, scoring on a one-yard run from Trey Wilkerson. A bobbled snap resulted in a short kick that failed to even reach the endzone, and the visitors still trailed 7-6.

On the second play of the Chieftains’ corresponding possession, Mason threw a lateral to Marcus Esparza, who found Kenyon Kahmeyer for 49 yards and a touchdown.

Sand Springs got fancy in retaliation with Ty Pennington handing the ball off to backup QB Braden Foster, who hit Keaton Campbell for 40 yards on the first play of the drive. Kahmeyer came up big on defense with a red zone strip of Tyyee Atkison. Five plays later and Mason threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Williams.

Sapulpa took its biggest lead of the night after a nine-play 54-yard march and four-yard run from Esparza. Mortazavi’s kick made it 28-6, and it looked like the Chieftains could be on their way to a rout.

Jamon Sisco set the tone of the game to come with a 59-yard kick return, leading to a 16-yard touchdown pass from Pennington to Jacob Snodgrass. Zach Heinen connected on his PAT this time and made it 28-13.

The Chieftains marched as far as the Sand Springs 14-yard line before three consecutive penalties pushed them back to fourth-and-39. The teams traded punts and Sapulpa once again penetrated, but was held to a field goal after a fumbled hike slowed their progress. This time Mortazavi’s kick sailed true from 34 yards for the 31-13 advantage.

Sand Springs responded with an eight-play 80-yard scoring drive. Back-to-back incompletions nearly stalled it out, but Pennington picked up eleven yards on a fourth-down run-play option and eventually threw a 34-yard pass to Sisco. A two-point pass attempt fell short, leaving the final score at 31-19.

With 4:02 left to play, Caden Harris came up with a clutch fumble to keep the Sandites’ hopes alive. The boys made it as far as the Sapulpa 40 before Arthur Hudgens picked off a pass to seal the win.

Pennington led the passing game with an 18-33-219-1 performance, while Mason was 11-17-111-0. Campbell led the Sandite receiving corps 5-93, while Williams was the top Chieftain at 6-89. Esparza was the star of the show with 24 carries for 161 yards while the Sandites were held to double digits on the ground for the fifth-straight week.

The Sandites will host No. 5 Booker T. Washington (5-4, 4-2) for Senior Night as they try to match last year’s 3-7 record. Sapulpa will travel to No. 12 Ponca City (4-5, 2-4) with a playoff berth on the line.

SHS 31 CPHS 19
First Downs: SHS 18, CPHS 17.
Fumbles/Lost: SHS 3/1, CPHS 4/2.
Penalties: SHS 11-95, CPHS 5-55.
C-A-Y-I: SHS 12-18-160-0, CPHS 19-34-259-1.
Rushing: SHS 44-207, CPHS 28-91.
Offense: SHS 62-367, CPHS 62-350.

District 6A-II-2 Standings
6-0 Bixby (+90)
5-1 Muskogee (+58)
4-2 Booker T. Washington (+44)
3-3 Sapulpa (-8)
2-4 Bartlesville (-40)
2-4 Ponca City (-26)
1-5 Sand Springs (-65)
1-5 Shawnee (-53)

Class 6A-II Results
Del City 48-12 Lawton
Choctaw 42-41 Midwest City
Muskogee 44-27 Bartlesville
Bixby 64-6 Shawnee
Booker T. Washington 34-14 Ponca City
Deer Creek 63-0 Putnam City West
Sapulpa 31-19 Sand Springs
Stillwater 69-6 Putnam City

(Sand Springs stats)
Passing: Pennington 18-33-219-1, 2TD. Foster 1-1-40-0.
Receiving: Campbell 5-93. Snodgrass 8-85, 1TD. Sisco 4-68, 1TD. Foster 2-13.
Rushing: Atkison 7-37. Wilkerson 10-21, 1TD. Jones 5-19. Pennington 5-18. Johnson 1-(-4).
PAT: Heinen 1/2.
Punt-AVG: Heinen 4-34.
Kick-AVG: Heinen 4-30.
Punt-Return: Campbell 1-4.
Kick-Return: Sisco 1-59. Campbell 2-32.
Tackes: Dudley 7, Haley 7, Wilkerson 6, Harris 6, Foster 6, Hendricks 4, Webster 3, Whitehorn 2, Sisco 2, Magee 2, Chase 2, Jones 1, Fain 1, Light 1, Brown 1, Calico 1, Favela 1.
Tackles for Loss: Webster 1-2.
Pass Breakups: Hendricks 1, Haley 1.
Fumble Recovery: Harris 1.

(Sapulpa partial stats)
Passing: Mason 11-17-111-0, 1TD. M. Esparza 1-1-49-0, 1TD.
Receiving: Williams 6-89, 1TD. Kahmeyer 2-50, 1TD. M. Esparza 2-14. Hudgens 1-6. E. Esparza 1-1.
Rushing: M. Esparza 24-161, 1TD. Mitchell 8-39. J. Jones 4-10. C. Jones 3-5. Mason 5-(-8), 1TD.
PAT: Mortazavi 4/4.
Punt-AVG: M. Esparza 3-34.
Kick-AVG: Mortazavi 6-57.
Punt-Return: Kahmeyer 1-4.
Kick-Return: E. Esparza 2-31. Hudgens 1-19.
Interceptions: Hodges 1.
Fumble Recoveries: Williams 1. Kahmeyer 1.
Forced Fumble: Kahmeyer 1.

CPHS Football Halftime Report: Sandites trail 21-6, Wilkerson scores TD

The Class 6A-II No. 14 ranked Charles Page High School football team (2-6, 1-4) traveled to No. 8 Sapulpa (5-3, 2-3) Friday for a Highway 97 Rivalry match-up on the Chieftains’ Senior Night. Despite suffering significant losses on both sides of the ball, the home team was still heavily favored coming into the game, and is holding onto a 21-6 halftime lead.

Mistakes plagued the Sandites, whose frequent high snaps resulted in short awkward runs as well as a lost fumble, a short punt, and a missed PAT. Despite the two score deficit, Sand Springs outgained their foes in total first half yardage.

Sand Springs turned over its first possession on a fumbled hike, recovered by Kandon Williams at the Sandite 31-yard line. Sapulpa capitalized with a six-play drive and scored on a 1-yard quarterback keeper by Zac Mason for the lead.

The two teams traded punts till the final minute of the first quarter, when Kaivon Mortazavi missed a 43-yard field goal attempt.

Two punts later and the Sandites finally got on the board with a methodical fourteen-play 76-yard march, scoring on a one-yard run from Trey Wilkerson. A bobbled hike resulted in a short kick that failed to even reach the endzone, and the visitors still trailed 7-6.

The Chieftains blew up the final minutes, scoring their second touchdown on a trick play, with Mason throwing a lateral to Marcus Esparza, who found Kenyon Kahmeyer for 49 yards and a touchdown.

The Sandites broke out their own playbook, with Ty Pennington handing the ball off to backup QB Braden Foster, who hit Keaton Campbell for 40 yards on the first play of the drive. The team’s third fumble of the night was fortunately recovered by Ryan Johnson, and they converted on their next play. They wouldn’t be so lucky on the following play, as Tyyee Atkison briefly broke into the Chieftain red zone before Kahmyer stripped the ball to set up another scoring drive.

This time the hungry Cheiftains carved out 75 yards in five plays, scoring on a 27 yard pass from Mason to Williams. Mortazavi was three-for-three on PATs, and the home team took a comfortable margin into the locker room.

Pennington was 8-15-97-0 passing in the first half, while Mason was 6-9-68-0.

CPHS Football Preview: Sandites ride five-year win streak into Sapulpa rivalry game

Trey Wilkerson finds the endzone on a seven-yard run against Ponca City, but the TD was called back for holding.

The Class 6A-II No. 14 ranked Charles Page High School football team (2-6, 1-4) will travel to No. 8 Sapulpa (5-3, 2-3) Friday night for the 93rd installment of Highway 97 Rivalry. The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m. at George F. Collins Stadium.

The 4,300-seat stadium is located down a mere ten-mile stretch of highway from the Sandites’ home turf, at 3 South Mission Street on the campus of Sapulpa High School. Parking is located on the south and west sides of the stadium, with visitors’ side seating on the east. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.

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 65-73 (.471) under thirteenth-year head coach Dustin Kinard. The Sandites own one gold ball, from 1966, and made their last State Finals appearance in 2015.

Sapulpa went 7-4 last year under Head Coach Robert Borgstadt, a former Sandite Defensive Coordinator. Now in his fourth year with the Chieftains, he has amassed a 14-25 (.359) record and only needs one more victory to give his team back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2013. The Chieftains have never won a State title.

The Series

The Highway 97 Rivalry dates back to 1922 and has been played annually since 1930. The Chieftains lead the all-time series 44-43-5 but haven’t won since 2013. They haven’t won on their home field since 2011, and have only won three of the the last thirteen meetings. Neither team has ever won more than five in a row. Sand Springs has won five-straight twice, 1995-1998 and 2014-2018. Sapulpa last accomplished the feat from 2001-2005. Sand Springs is poised to potentially tie the series for the first time since 1944.

2018: Sand Springs 48-35 (H).
2017: Sand Springs 31-16 (A).
2016: Sand Springs 35-7 (H).
2015: Sand Springs 44-10 (A).
2014: Sand Springs 35-13 (H).
2013: Sapulpa 49-32 (H).
2012: Sand Springs 28-21 (A).
2011: Sapulpa 28-21 (A).
2010: Sapulpa 21-14 (H).
2009: Sand Springs 49-45 (A).
2008: Sand Springs 48-13 (H).
2007: Sand Springs 36-21 (H).
2006: Sand Springs 24-17 (A).
2005: Sapulpa 33-20 (H).
2004: Sapulpa 37-9 (A).
2003: Sapulpa 40-0 (A).
2002: Sapulpa 60-19 (H).
2001: Sapulpa 35-7 (H).
2000: Sand Springs 35-14 (A).
1999: Sapulpa 24-0 (A).
1998: Sand Springs 18-0 (H).
1997: Sand Springs 42-14 (H, Playoff Quarterfinals).
1997: Sand Springs 17-13 (A).
1996: Sand Springs 24-21 (H).
1995: Sand Springs 23-6 (H).
1994: Sapulpa 28-20 (A).
1993: Sand Springs 35-9 (H).
1992: Sand Springs 21-14 (A).
1991: Sand Springs 31-0 (H).
1990: Sand Springs 28-14 (A).
1989: Sapulpa 31-0 (H).
1988 Sapulpa 27-20 (A).
1987: Sand Springs 33-7 (H).
1986: Sapulpa 12-7 (A).
1985: Sand Springs 14-0 (H).
1984: Sapulpa 8-3 (A).
1983: Sapulpa 35-9 (H).
1982: Sapulpa 10-0 (A).
1981: Sand Springs 27-12 (H).
1980: Sand Springs 18-0 (A).
1979: Sapulpa 20-13 (H).
1978: Sapulpa 34-7 (A).
1977: Sand Springs 21-7 (H).
1976: Sand Springs 13-12 (A).
1975: Sapulpa 13-6 (H).
1974: Sand Springs 17-7 (A).

1973: Sapulpa 21-14 (H).
1972: Sapulpa 7-0 (A).
1971: Sapulpa 13-10 (H).
1970: Sapulpa 30-7 (A).
1969: Sand Springs 42-15 (H).
1968: Sapulpa 34-0 (A).
1967: Sapulpa 14-0 (H).
1966: Sand Springs 21-7 (A).
1965: Sand Springs 12-0 (H).
1964: Tied 6-6 (A).
1963: Sand Springs 26-0 (H).
1962: Tied 0-0 (A).
1961: Sapulpa 14-8 (H).
1960: Sand Springs 19-14 (A).
1959: Sand Springs 10-0 (H).
1958: Sapulpa 12-6 (A).
1957: Sapulpa 21-8 (H).
1956: Sapulpa 27-6 (A).
1955: Sapulpa 20-0 (H).
1954: Tied 14-14 (A).
1953: Tied 6-6 (H).
1952: Sand Springs 20-0 (A).
1951: Sapulpa 27-26 (H).
1950: Sapulpa 46-7 (A).
1949: Sapulpa 26-0.
1948: Sapulpa 19-12.
1947: Sand Springs 7-0.
1946: Sapulpa 7-0.
1945: Sapulpa 14-0.
1944: Sapulpa 3-0.
1943: Sand Springs 12-0.
1942: Sand Springs 19-7.
1941: Sand Springs 6-0.
1940: Sapulpa 26-7.
1939: Sapulpa 12-0.
1938: Sand Springs 6-0.
1937: Sand Springs 13-0.
1936: Sand Springs 13-0.
1935: Tied 6-6.
1934: Sapulpa 12-6.
1933: Sapulpa 7-0.
1932: Sapulpa 14-13.
1931: Sand Springs 34-6.
1930: Sapulpa 7-6.
1928: Sand Springs 14-13.
1922: Sapulpa 36-0.

Just like this year, Sand Springs rolled into their last meeting with the Chieftains sporting a 2-6, 1-4 record and were heavy underdogs. The Chieftains were 6-2, 2-1, and on their way to a post-season appearance, but Sand Springs stepped up to the challenge.

Senior quarterback Caden Pennington was 28-212 for six touchdowns on the ground, and was 8-9-123-0 for another touchdown by air. The Sandites took a 20-0 lead before letting their guests on the board.

This Season

CPHS 7-41 Mansfield Summit (7-1)
CPHS 35-0 Putnam City (1-7)
CPHS 20-50 Greenwood (7-1)
CPHS 14-24 Ponca City (4-4)
CPHS 21-19 Shawnee (2-6)
CPHS 6-54 Muskogee (7-1)
CPHS 34-54 Bartlesville (2-6)
CPHS 0-75 Bixby (8-0)

Sapulpa 21-13 Edison (7-1)
Sapulpa 49-24 Claremore (4-4)
Sapulpa 48-17 East Central (2-6)
Sapulpa 7-48 Booker T. Washington (4-4)
Sapulpa 30-20 Shawnee (2-6)
Sapulpa 6-34 Muskogee (7-1)
Sapulpa 55-40 Barlesville (2-6)
Sapulpa 10-54 Bixby (8-0)

The Sandites average 6.0 yards per pass attempt, 12.3 yards per completion, 2.7 yards per carry, and 4.3 yards per play. They convert on 33% of third down attempts and 50% of fourth downs. They score on 21% of possessions and 65% of red zone penetrations, and are 0-for-3 on two-point plays.

The Sandite Defense has held its foes to 8.4 yards per pass, 13.6 yards per completion, 4.9 yards per carry, and 6.2 yards per play. They have prevented scores on 51% of their opponents’ possessions and 21% of red zone penetrations. They stop 54% of third downs attempts and 52% of fourth downs. Their opponents are 2-of-4 on two-point conversions.

Sand Springs has struggled with penalties on all three sides of the ball. The offense is averaging 4 penalties for 34 yards, defense is 4-49, and special teams are 1-14 for 100 yards per game. The defense has given up 19 first-downs this season on penalties.

The Sandites have averaged a solid 19.1 yards per kick return and 12.5 per punt return. They have struggled in kick coverage, giving up 20.0 yards per kick return and 27.6 yards per punt return.

Sand Springs owns the No. 12 offense, No. 8 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 17, Opponents 40.
First Downs: CPHS 13, Opp 16.
Fumbles/Lost: CPHS 2/1, Opp 2/0.
Penalties: CPHS 10-100, Opp 10-96.
C-A-Y-I: CPHS 13-27-161-1, Opp 14-23-190-1.
Rushing: CPHS 32-87, Opp 35-168.
Offense: CPHS 58-248, Opp 58-358.

District 6A-II-2 Standings
5-0 Bixby (+75)
4-1 Muskogee (+43)
3-2 Booker T. Washington (+29)
2-3 Sapulpa (-20)
2-3 Bartlesville (-25)
2-3 Ponca City (-11)
1-4 Sand Springs (-53)
1-4 Shawnee (-38)

Sapulpa started the year 3-0, but has lost two of its last three games since losing star quarterback Eli Williams and star running back Te’Zohn Taft. Williams is definitely out for the season, and Taft hasn’t played since Week 5. The Chieftains own the No. 8 offense, No. 8 scoring defense, and No. 10 defense in points allowed. The are 9th in point differential.

Players to Watch

Sand Springs

#9 Ty Pennington, sophomore QB, 92-189-1166-2, 11TD passing.

#6 Keaton Campbell, sophomore WR, 35-544, 3TD receiving. 2-25 punt return. 16-299 kick return.

#3 Jacob Snodgrass, senior WR, 28-340, 4TD receiving. 8-30, 3TD rushing. 9-190 kick return.

#8 Jamon Cisco, 10-134, 3TD receiving. 3-16 rushing. 3-75 kick return. 5 tackles.

#20 Blake Jones, sophomore RB/WR, 94-365, 1TD rushing. 1-11 kick return.

#46 Zach Heinen, junior kicker, 17/17 PAT. Punt AVG 29.3. Kick AVG 36.3.

#15 Jerret Haley, senior DB, 68 tackes, 2-50 interceptions. 7 pass breakups.

#48 Brooks Dudley, sophomore LB/FB, 42 tackles 3-5 for loss. 1 fumble recovery.

#56 Lane Webster, junior OL/DL, 29 tackles 9-48 for loss, 4-34 sacks.

#1 Daren Hawkins, junior WR/DB, 6-47, 1TD receiving. 11 tackles. 1-83, 1TD interception.

#12 Bryson Chase, junior DB, 12 tackles, 1-3 for loss. 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.

Sapulpa

Zac Mason, sophomore QB, scored on a short run against Shawnee.

#6 Marcus Esparza, senior RB, scored on a 30-yard run against Shawnee.

#9 Kaivon Mortazavi, senior kicker. Connected on 23, 29, and 47-yard field goals against Shawnee.

#13 Jamario Jones, senior CB, scored on a 47-yard punt return against Shawnee.

Sandite Resume under Coach Kinard (2007-2019)

Record: 65-73 (with three forfeited wins).
District Record: 42-45 (with one forfeited win).
Playoff Record: 4-7.
Home Record: 34-29.
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.
Highest-scoring team: 38.8 PPG (2008).
Lowest-scoring team: 17.1 PPG (2019).
Least points allowed: 14.3 PPG (2015).
Most points allowed: 39.6 PPG (2019).
Shutout wins: 5.
Biggest Win: 63-6 vs. Nathan Hale (9/5/2014).
Biggest Loss: 75-0 vs. Bixby (10/25/2019).

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

1. Bixby (8-0, 5-0, Last week No. 1).

   • Bixby celebrated its 20th straight win with a 75-0 shutout of Sand Springs. It marked the most points scored in a district game in the history of Class 6A-II, and was the worst anybody has beaten the Sandites since 1924. The starters were benched after taking a 45-0 halftime lead, the second string was 16-0, and the third string was 14-0, showing off the depth of the division’s biggest powerhouse.

   • Mason Williams was 17-20-269-0 for four TDs and both of his backups scored as well. Oklahoma State University-commit Brennan Presley was 5-118 receiving for two TDs. Nine Spartans made catches and nine had carries in the offensive melee. Zach Blankenship led the ground game 11-74 and had TDs receiving and running. Reis Vernon extended his perfect PAT record to 61/61.

   • Bixby played a complete game with a punt return for touchdown and two safeties. They made five sacks and twelve tackles for loss.

   • The Spartans will travel to Shawnee Friday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Wolves 41-7 last year.

2. Stillwater (8-0, 5-0 Last week No. 2).

   • Stillwater rolled to its second shutout of the year, 61-0 against Putnam City West, despite losing star running back Qwontrel Walker in the first quarter. He was 7-126 for two TDs before leaving on crutches. The Pioneers came away with three interceptions and Carter Barnard had two of them. The defense also scored on a fumble recovery and two safeties. Gunnar Gundy was limited by rain but ended the night 4-6-81-0 with two TDs. The first string was benched by halftime.

   • The Pioneers will travel to Putnam City Friday, who they defeated 56-0 last year.

3. Del City (7-1, 5-0, Last week No. 3)

   • The Eagles continued their undefeated season in district play, handling Midwest City 26-7. Quinlan Ganther was 5-10-63-0 passing and 21-168 rushing for three TDs. Kyshon Murray Jr. had a 40-yard interception return and Ray Maytubby had a fumble recovery.

   • Del City will host Lawton Friday at 7:00 p.m. They rolled the Wolverines 55-28 last season.

4. Muskogee (7-1, 4-1, Last week No. 4).

   • The Roughers snapped back from their first loss with a close 7-6 game against Booker T. Washington. Ty Williams was 4-8-49-0 for one TD, and Jacob Scheihing’s kick was the difference maker.

   • Defensively they came up with a fourth-down stop to essentially clinch the game, but a bad snap in victory formation gave the Hornets a free field goal attempt with seven seconds left. Fortune was on Muskogee’s side and the kick went low and wide.

   • The Roughers will host Bartlesville Friday at 7:00 p.m. in their final home game of the season. They beat the Bruins 39-22 last year.

5. Booker T. Washington (4-4, 3-2, Last week No. 5).

   • Washington fell 7-6 to Muskogee thanks to a failed two-point conversion and a missed field goal. Gentry Williams was 5-16-59-1 passing and scored on a short run. Jaden Carroll was 21-102 on the ground.

   • The Hornets will host Ponca City Friday at 7:00 p.m. in their final home game of the year.

6. Midwest City (3-5, 3-2, Last week No. 6).

   • The Bombers fell 26-7 to Del City. Their only score came in the final minute on one-yard run by Kristawn Friday. Midwest City will play their last home game of the season Friday at 7:00 p.m. against Choctaw. They beat the Bombers 41-21 last year.

7. Choctaw (5-3, 3-2, Last week No. 7).

   • Choctaw edged out Lawton 41-35 behind a 22-35-356-1, five TD passing performance from Thad Williams, who was 10-126 for one TD on the ground. Gabe Johnson was 9-205 receiving with four TD catches. Deysean Moore scored two conversions, one on the ground, and one by catch.

   • Choctaw will travel to Midwest City Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 41-21 to the Bombers last year.

8. Sapulpa (5-3, 2-3, Last week No. 8).

   • The Chieftains snapped a two-game losing streak with a 30-20 win over Shawnee. Zac Mason and Marcus Esparza scored on runs and Jamario Jones had a 47-yard punt return for a TD. Kaivon Mortazavi executed a successful onside kick and connected on 23, 29, and 47 yard field goals.

   • Sapulpa will host arch-rival Sand Springs Friday at 7:00 p.m. They were upset 48-34 last year and haven’t won in six years.

9. Edmond Deer Creek (4-4, 2-3), Last week No. 9).

   • Deer Creek got back in the win column with a 47-3 trouncing of Putnam City. Gavin Houska was 1-3-7-0 passing for a TD, Lemorris Davis was 23-122 for a running score, and Tyler Travis stole the show with a 12-214, four TD ground game.

   • The Antler defense was solid with an interception, two sacks, and a blocked punt. Logan Ward was 6/6 on PATs, kicked a field goal, and had a TD reception.

   • Deer Creek will host Putnam West Friday at 7:00 p.m. They beat the Patriots 38-14 last year.

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

    • Lawton suffered its fourth loss in the past five games, 41-35 against Choctaw. Eric Wiley was 6-16-129-0 passing for one TD, and was 4-21 on the ground for two more. Christian Houston was the workhorse with a 32-214 rushing performance, but didn’t get to score. The Wolverines gave up two fumbles, but Demarcus Andrews made a pick and Jamal Hurd recovered a fumble.

    • Lawton will travel to Del City Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 55-28 last year against the Eagles.

11. Bartlesville (2-6, 2-3, Last week No. 12).

    • Bartlesville won its second-straight rivalry bout with Ponca City, 34-29. Ben Winters was 11-18-250-0 passing with two touchdowns, both thrown to Caden Davis. Davis was 5-140 receiving, and also had a 95-yard kick return for a TD, and blocked a Wildcat PAT. Laken Clowdus was 29-190 for two TDs on the ground.

    • The Bruins will travel to Muskogee Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 39-22 to the Roughers last year.

12. Ponca City (4-4, 2-3, Last week No. 11).

    • Ponca fell 34-29 to Bartlesville in a rivalry shootout. Justin Andrews was 6-9-76-0 passing and 23-100 on the ground with one touchdown. Kyter Welch scored three in a 23-198 performance. Spencer Ball was 2/3 on PATs and made a 41-yard field goal.

    • The Wildcats will travel to Booker T. Washington Friday at 7:00 p.m. The Hornets won last year’s meeting 27-7.

13. Shawnee (2-6, 1-4, Last week No. 13).

    • Shawnee fell 30-20 to Sapulpa. Joe Maytubby had an 11-yard TD run and an 88-yard scoop and score, and Dre’ Evans threw a 29-yard TD pass to Jaylon Orange.

    • The Wolves will host Bixby Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 41-7 to the Spartans last year.

14. Sand Springs (2-6, 1-4, Last week No. 14).

    • The Sandites suffered their worst loss in 95 years, falling 75-0 to Bixby. Ty Pennington was 3-10-46-0, and the team was held to a 35-11 rushing performance after twelve tackles for loss and five sacks. They had negative yardage in the first half.

    • Sand Springs will look for their sixth-straight win over Highway 97 rival Sapulpa Friday at 7:00 p.m. on the road. They won 48-34 last year.

15. Putnam City (1-7, 1-4, Last week No. 15).

    • The Pirates failed to score a touchdown for the sixth time this season, falling 47-3 to Deer Creek. They will host Stillwater Friday at 7:00 p.m. in their final home game of the season. Last year they were shut out 56-0 by the Pioneers.

16. Putnam City West (0-8, 0-5, Last week No. 16).

    • The Patriots were shut out 61-0 by Stillwater. They will travel to Deer Creek Friday at 7:00 p.m. They fell 38-14 to the Antlers last year.

District 6A-II-1 Standings
5-0 Stillwater (+75)
5-0 Del City (+71)
3-2 Midwest City (+9)
3-2 Choctaw (+6)
2-3 Deer Creek (-23)
1-4 Lawton (-22)
1-4 Putnam City (-56)
0-5 Putnam West (-64)

District 6A-II-2 Standing
5-0 Bixby (+75)
4-1 Muskogee (+43)
3-2 Booker T. Washington (+29)
2-3 Sapulpa (-20)
2-3 Bartlesville (-25)
2-3 Ponca City (-11)
1-4 Sand Springs (-53)
1-4 Shawnee (-38)

Top Offenses
(Avg. Points Scored)
47.8 Bixby
46.0 Stillwater
36.3 Choctaw
30.3 Del City
29.5 Muskogee
24.8 Lawton
21.0 Bartlesville
20.3 Sapulpa
18.0 Shawnee
16.8 Washington
15.5 Deer Creek
14.3 Sand Springs
14.3 Midwest City
9.8 Ponca City
8.3 Putnam West
2.3 Putnam City

Top Defense
(Avg. Points Scored)
4.3 Stillwater
3.0 Muskogee
2.3 Washington
1.8 Del City
1.5 Deer Creek
1.5 Bixby
1.5 Shawnee
0.8 Lawton
0.8 Sapulpa
0.8 Sand Springs
0.8 Bartlesville
0.8 Choctaw
0.3 Midwest City
0.3 Putnam West
0.0 Ponca City
0.0 Putnam City

Top Defenses
(Avg. Points Allowed)
9.1 Stillwater
9.5 Muskogee
10.1 Bixby
11.3 Washington
16.1 Del City
20.5 Ponca City
23.1 Lawton
24.3 Deer Creek
24.6 Midwest City
26.8 Sapulpa
29.4 Choctaw
31.6 Shawnee
36.3 Bartlesville
37.6 Sand Springs
42.4 Putnam City
50.0 Putnam West

Average Margin of Victory
49.4 Bixby
48.0 Stillwater
25.6 Muskogee
18.6 Del City
8.9 Choctaw
8.6 Washington
5.3 Lawton
-2.8 Deer Creek
-3.0 Sapulpa
-8.5 Midwest City
-8.6 Ponca City
-11.8 Shawnee
-12.4 Bartlesville
-22.5 Sand Springs
-41.5 Putnam City
-42.4 Putnam West

CPHS Football: Bixby shuts out Sand Springs 75-0, worst loss in 95 years

Just four seasons ago, the Spartans and Sandites were playing for a State Title as the top two teams in Class 6A-II. Friday night’s blowout at Spartan Stadium was a stark departure from the three-straight years of postseason playoff meetings between Sand Springs and Bixby.

While No. 1 ranked Bixby has continued to improve year after year, and is currently 8-0 for the first time in decades, No. 14 Sand Springs is 2-6 for the second-straight year.

Last year’s 35-0 loss wasn’t that shocking. Bixby already had two bigger shutouts. But while this is also the Spartan’s third shutout of the season, this time around the Sandites got the worst of the three.  

75-0 isn’t only the most lopsided game in the history of the 30-game series. It’s the second-biggest loss in Sand Springs history. In 101 years of Sandite football, they have only allowed four 70-point games. The 75-0 loss was the worst outing for Sand Springs since 1924 when they fell 77-0 to Tulsa Central. It is also the most lopsided district meeting between any teams in the six-year history of Class 6A-II.

The Spartans

The Spartans took a 45-0 lead by half time. The second string won the third quarter 16-0, and the third string won the fourth quarter 14-0. Bixby only ran the ball six times in the first half, but only threw six passes in the second half.

Junior standout Mason Williams was 17-20-269-0 in the first half with four touchdown passes. Senior backup Corbin Steele was 5-6-83-0 for one score in the third period. Sophomore quarterback Christian Burke guided the Spartans through the fourth quarter and didn’t attempt any passes, but scored one touchdown on the ground.

Oklahoma State University-commit Brennan Presley was Williams’s star receiver with five catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Nine Spartans made catches and nine had carries in the offensive melee. Zach Blankenship led the ground game with 74 yards on 11 carries, entirely in the third quarter, closely followed by Dakota Davis, who was 4-71 in the fourth.

Reis Vernon was five-of-five kicking PATs to continue his perfect season. He is 61-of-61 this year. Connor Nolan took over in the second half and was four-for-four.

Sand Springs

Ty Pennington’s 3-10-46-0 passing performance was the least passing yards for the Sandites since his brother was 12-21-45-0 against Greenwood, Arkansas fifteen games ago. He was 0-for-4 in the first quarter before completing three-straight passes, including a 34-yarder. One of his passes was broken up and another was dropped after a perfect throw.

The Sandites were held to 11 yards on 35 carries thanks to twelve tackles for loss totaling 55 yards and five sacks. It was their fourth-straight game under 100 yards on the ground, and fifth of the season. It was their least rushing yards since at least 2014, which is as far back as Sandite Pride’s stats go.

The team was held to only four first-downs and punted eight times.

The Game

Braylin Presley scored a one-yard touchdown run on the first Spartan drive. The Sandites forced only one punt in the game, and were only down 7-0 after the first seven minutes. Not a bad start against the top-scoring offense in the division. Then things quickly began to unravel.

Owen DeWoody sacked Pennington for a safety and two plays later Williams found Brennan Presley on a slant. Presley shook off four would-be tacklers and cut back across the field for a 28-yard touchdown. Carson Chambers scored on a two-point run for the 17-0 advantage.

Another quick three and out for the Sandites led to a 42-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Brennan Presley. Vernon kicked the extra point to make it 24-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Brody Sartin made back-to-back tackles for loss on the Sandites’ next possession to force a punt, which Braylin Presley returned 37 yards for a score. Williams found the endzone twice more, both times on 18-yard passes to Chambers and Luke Creeker.

Blankenship did most of the work on the Spartans’ first drive of the second half, marching the ball 48 yards on seven carries to score on a fourth-and-goal run from the one. Bixby split duties on their second drive of the half, with Blankenship running it four times, and Steele hitting Alex Stadler for three-straight receptions. Blankenship added to his running score with a touchdown reception, taking a short screen 39 yards to the house.

On the Sandites’ final possession of the third quarter, Pennington fell on a fumble in the endzone for the Spartans’ second safety of the night. Connor Stacy was the workhorse on Bixby’s next drive, carrying the ball six times for 24 yards to set up Burke for the three-yard score.

Sand Springs almost put together a successful drive midway through the fourth quarter, picking up a first down behind a pair of runs from Tyyee Atkison. They were pushed back to fourth-and-eleven at the Spartan 29, and elected to go for it. Pennington hit Keaton Campbell perfectly in stride for first-down yardage and room to run, but at that point in the game it was raining fairly heavily and the ball squeaked through the sophomore’s hands.

Davis single-handedly carried the ball for an entire 71-yard drive, scoring on a 52-yarder for the final touchdown of the game.

Looking Forward

The Spartans will travel to No. 13 Shawnee (2-6, 1-4) Friday at 7:00 p.m. as they look to continue their undefeated season. Bixby will be a heavy favorite, but the Wolves already knocked off one undefeated team when they beat No. 4 Muskogee in Week 7.  

 Sand Springs will look to match last year’s 3-7 record when they take on their arch-rivals from No. 8 Sapulpa (5-3, 2-3). Like last year, the Sandites will be a significant underdog. But last year a No. 11 ranked 2-6 Sandite team upset No. 7 Sapulpa, who was 6-2 at the time. That game was a 48-34 redemption shootout, also following a shutout loss to Bixby. If the Chieftains aren’t careful, history could repeat itself.

CPHS Football: Sand Springs travels to No. 1 Bixby Friday

Ty Pennington hands the ball off to sophomore running back Blake Jones in a Homecoming win over Shawnee.

The Class 6A-II No. 14 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-5, 1-3) will have a David vs. Goliath battle on their hands when they travel to undefeated No. 1 Bixby (7-0, 4-0) Friday at 7:00 p.m. on Lee Snider Field.

The 5,500-seat Spartan Stadium was constructed in 1941 but has undergone expansions and remodels in the past few decades making it one of the finest facilities in the state. It is located at 601 South Riverview Drive, on the campus of Bixby High School. Parking is available on the north and east sides of the stadium. The west side is the home side of the stadium and visitors’ seating is on the east. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $5 for students and senior citizens.

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 65-72 (.474) under thirteenth-year head coach Dustin Kinard. The Sandites own one gold ball, from 1966, and made their last State Finals appearance in 2015.

Bixby went 12-1 last season for their fourth State title in the past five years. Tenth-year head coach and Sand Springs-native Loren Montgomery is 77-37 (.675) with the Spartans and has guided them to five consecutive State Finals appearances. They haven’t posted a losing record or failed to make the playoffs since before the 6A split.

Bixby leads the all-time series 16-13 and has won ten of twelve in the past nine years. The series became a hot rivalry for a few years recently as both teams were in State Title contention. They met in the playoffs for three consecutive years from 2014 to 2016, with Bixby winning twice in the semifinals and once in the 2015 championship.

2018: Bixby 35-0 (H).
2017: Bixby 41-21 (H).
2016 (Playoff Semifinals): Bixby 35-21 (N).
2016: Bixby 35-19 (A).
2015 (Playoff Finals): Bixby 38-28 (N).
2015: Sand Springs 20-0 (H).
2014 (Playoff Semifinals): Bixby 41-14 (N).
2014: Bixby 34-31 (A).
2013: Bixby 35-21 (A).
2012: Sand Springs 21-7 (H).
2011: Bixby 43-23 (A).
2010: Bixby 48-35 (H).
1999: Bixby 23-7 (H).
1998: Sand Springs 30-6.
1997: Sand Springs 19-0.

1996: Sand Springs 28-7.
1995: Bixby 17-10 (A).
1994: Sand Springs 33-7 (H).
1993: Sand Springs 26-20 (A).
1992: Bixby 20-17 (H).
1985: Sand Springs 14-3 (A).
1984: Sand Springs 5-3 (H).
1983: Sand Springs 21-4 (A).
1982: Bixby 32-6 (H).
1981: Bixby 14-12 (H).
1980: Sand Springs 10-7 (A).
1927: Sand Spring 20-6.
1926: Sand Springs 30-12.
1922: Bixby 19-14.

Last year the Spartans won their first-ever shutout in the series, 35-0 at Memorial Stadium, and were up 28-0 by the half. Mason Williams won the quarterback dual 9-18-181-1 with two touchdowns, while Caden Pennington was 5-14-84-3. Bixby dominated the ground game with 218 yards and 6.8 per carry, while holding Sand Springs to 131 total and 3.0 per run. The brutal Spartan defense racked up twelve tackles for loss and four sacks, with three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

This Season

CPHS 7-41 Mansfield Summit (6-1)
CPHS 35-0 Putnam City (1-6)
CPHS 20-50 Greenwood (7-0)
CPHS 21-19 Shawnee (2-5)
CPHS 6-54 Muskogee (6-1)
CPHS 34-54 Bartlesville (1-6)
CPHS 14-24 Ponca City (4-3)

Bixby 77-44 Mansfield Timberview (5-2)
Bixby 72-0 Putnam City (1-6)
Bixby 57-7 Jenks (4-3)
Bixby 54-10 Sapulpa (4-3)
Bixby 31-0 Booker T. Washington (4-3)
Bixby 61-14 Bartlesville (1-6)
Bixby 49-3 Ponca City (4-3)

The Sandites average 6.1 yards per pass attempt, 12.2 yards per completion, 3.1 yards per carry, and 4.6 yards per play. They convert on 36% of third down attempts and 54% of fourth downs. They score on 25% of possessions and 65% 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, 13.0 yards per completion, 4.6 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 56% of third downs attempts and 55% of fourth downs. Their opponents are 1-of-3 on two-point conversions.

Sand Springs has struggled with penalties on all three sides of the ball. The offense is averaging 4 penalties for 36 yards, defense is 5-55, and special teams are 1-14 for over 100 yards per game. The defense has given up 19 first-downs this season on penalties.

The Sandites have averaged a solid 18.7 yards per kick return and 12.5 per punt return. They have struggled in kick coverage, giving up 19.8 yards per kick return and 26 yards per punt return.

Sand Springs owns the No. 11 offense, No. 7 scoring defense, and No. 13 defense in points allowed. They have the No. 14 margin of victory in Class 6A-II.

Average Sandite Box Score
Points: CPHS 20, Opponents 35.
First Downs: CPHS 14, Opp 15.
Fumbles/Lost: CPHS 2/1, Opp 2/0.
Penalties: CPHS 10-108, Opp 10-96.
C-A-Y-I: CPHS 15-29-177-1, Opp 13-23-167-1.
Rushing: CPHS 31-97, Opp 35-161.
Offense: CPHS 60-275, Opp 58-328.

Bixby is riding a nineteen-game win streak and is 7-0 for the first time in at least 15 years. They have won twelve straight district games, a streak that dates back to their 2017 win at Sand Springs. They own the No. 1 offense, No. 6 scoring defense, No. 3 defense in points allowed, and No. 2 margin of victory in Class 6A-II.

Players to Watch

Sand Springs

#9 Ty Pennington, sophomore QB, 89-179-1120-2, 11TD passing.

#6 Keaton Campbell, sophomore WR, 34-510, 3TD receiving. 2-25 punt return. 14-267 kick return.

#3 Jacob Snodgrass, senior WR, 28-340, 4TD receiving. 8-30, 3TD rushing. 9-190 kick return.

#8 Jamon Cisco, 10-134, 3TD receiving.

#20 Blake Jones, sophomore RB/WR, 78-365, 1TD rushing.

#46 Zach Heinen, junior kicker, 17/17 PAT. Punt AVG 29.3. Kick AVG 37.5.

#15 Jerret Haley, senior DB, 61 tackes, 2-50 interceptions. 6 pass breakups.

#48 Brooks Dudley, sophomore LB/FB, 36 tackles 3-5 for loss. 1 fumble recovery.

#56 Lane Webster, junior OL/DL, 26 tackles 9-48 for loss, 4-34 sacks.

#1 Daren Hawkins, junior WR/DB, 6-47, 1TD receiving. 11 tackles. 1-83, 1TD interception.

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

Bixby

#6 Mason Williams, junior QB, 122-161-2008-3, 30TD passing. 30-83, 2TD rushing.

#1 Braylin Presley, sophomore RB, 64-591, 12 TD rushing. 7-51, 1TD receiving. 2-71, 1 TD punt return.

#19 Zach Blankenship, sophomore RB, 40-220, 2TD rushing.

#8 Brennan Presley, senior WR, 43-869, 15TD receiving. 3-50 rushing. 3-69 interceptions. 1 blocked field goal.

#3 Luke Creger, senior WR, 30-475, 10TD receiving.

#11 Tanner Doyle, junior DB, 63 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.

#20 Brody Sartin, senior LB, 62 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks. 1-10 interception.

#17 Carson Chambers, senior LB, 49 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 5 sacks. 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries.

#2 Jordan Reagan, senior DB, 15 tackles. 3-84, 1TD interception

#24 Reis Vernon, senior kicker, 46/46 PAT, 2/3 FG, long 37.

Sandite Resume under Coach Kinard (2007-2019)

Record: 65-72 (with three forfeited wins).
District Record: 42-44 (with one forfeited win).
Playoff Record: 4-7.
Home Record: 34-29.
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).