CPHS Football Preview: Sandites host No. 5 Booker T. Washington in season finale

The Class 6A No. 14 ranked Sand Springs football team (2-7, 1-5) has nothing to gain and everything to prove when they host No. 5 Booker T. Washington (5-4, 4-2) Friday in the season finale. Sand Springs is already eliminated from the playoffs, while the Hornets have the No. 3 seed clinched.

The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m. at the 6700-seat Memorial Stadium on the campus of Charles Page High School at 600 North Adams Road. Parking is located on the south side of the stadium, with overflow on the practice field north of the stadium. Tickets are $7.00 for adults or $5.00 for students and senior citizens.

Prior to the game, the Church That Matters Tailgate Crew will be grilling hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and hot dogs outside of the stadium. Meals are $6.00 and will benefit the Sandite Tennis program. Concessions inside the stadium include Chic Fil A sandwiches and benefit the Gold Pride Marching Band.

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 65-74 (.468) under thirteenth-year head coach Dustin Kinard. The Sandites own one gold ball, from 1966, and made their last State Finals appearance in 2015.

Washington went 8-4 last season and has qualified for the playoffs for the eighth-straight year. They are 31-14 (.688) under fourth-year head coach Brad Calip. One of the most storied football programs in Oklahoma, the Hornets own nine State Titles (2017, 2010, 2008, 1984, 1973, 1971, 1969, 1968, 1967).

The Series

Washington leads the series 15-7 and has won the past three meetings. The teams have met annually since 2012 and Washington is 5-3 in that span. The Sandites last won in the 2015 Semifinals, avenging a regular-season loss. Sand Springs hasn’t beaten the Hornets in district play since 2013. If Washington wins on Friday it’ll mark the longest win streak for either team in the history of the series.

2018: BTW 48-21 (A).
2017: BTW 40-0 (A).
2016: BTW 17-12 (H).
2015: CPHS 30-23 (N, Playoffs).
2015: BTW 17-14 (A).
2014: BTW 42-35 (H).
2013: CPHS 42-38 (H).
2012: CPHS 21-7 (A).
2007: BTW 23-7 (H).
2006: BTW 62-28 (A).
1997: CPHS 23-15.

1996: BTW 34-7.
1995: CPHS 14-10.
1994: BTW 28-7.
1993: BTW 21-14 (A).
1992: BTW 48-7 (H).
1991: CPHS 15-14 (H).
1990: BTW 31-17 (A).
1989: BTW 35-0 (H).
1988: BTW 28-14 (A).
1987: CPHS 15-12 (H).
1986: BTW 42-21 (A).

Washington won last season’s meeting 48-21, but the Sandites’ 21 points were the most scored by any team the Hornets beat that season. Caden Pennington was 8-13-89-0 with two TD passes, and 22-68 for a rushing score.

This Season

CPHS 7-41 Mansfield Summit (7-2)
CPHS 35-0 Putnam City (1-8)
CPHS 20-50 Greenwood (8-1)
CPHS 14-24 Ponca City (4-5)
CPHS 21-19 Shawnee (2-7)
CPHS 6-54 Muskogee (8-1)
CPHS 34-54 Bartlesville (2-7)
CPHS 0-75 Bixby (9-0)

BTW 0-19 North Little Rock (5-4)
BTW 33-14 Bishop Kelley (6-4)
BTW 6-17 Bentonville (9-0)
BTW 34-14 Ponca City (4-5)
BTW 52-26 Shawnee (2-7)
BTW 6-7 Muskogee (8-1)
BTW 28-0 Bartlesville (2-7)
BTW 0-31 Bixby (9-0)

The Sandites average 6.3 yards per pass attempt, 12.5 yards per completion, 2.8 yards per carry, and 4.4 yards per play. They convert on 35% of third down attempts and 52% of fourth downs. They score on 22% of possessions and 65% of red zone penetrations, and are 0-for-4 on two-point plays.

The Sandite Defense has held its foes to 8.4 yards per pass, 13.5 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 22% of red zone penetrations. They stop 53% 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 32 yards, defense is 4-47, and special teams are 1-14 for 92 yards per game. The defense has given up 20 first-downs this season on penalties. They have, however, cleaned things up lately, playing their two cleanest games of the season in the past two weeks.

The Sandites have averaged a solid 20.1 yards per kick return and 9.7 per punt return. They have struggled in kick coverage, giving up 19.5 yards per kick return and 24.6 yards per punt return.

Sand Springs owns the No. 13 offense, No. 9 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 17, Opponents 39.
First Downs: CPHS 13, Opp 16.
Fumbles/Lost: CPHS 2/1, Opp 2/0.
Penalties: CPHS 9-92, Opp 10-96.
C-A-Y-I: CPHS 14-27-172-1, Opp 14-22-187-1.
Rushing: CPHS 31-87, Opp 36-173.
Offense: CPHS 59-259, Opp 58-359.

District 6A-II-2 Standing
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)

Booker T. started the season 1-2 before going 4-2 in district action. The Hornets have yet to be upset, and have won almost every toss-up game with the only true blemish being a 19-0 shutout in the season opener to a fellow 5-4 team.

They gave a still-undefeated Bentonville a run for their money, losing by only 8 points, held undefeated Bixby to their lowest-scoring game of the season, and only lost by one point to Muskogee, who they also held to their lowest-scoring effort of the season.

The Hornets give up over 100 yards in penalties per game and have struggled with turnovers this season. They average 5 yards per carry and over 200 rushing yards per game, with 137 yards by air, 15.2 yards per completion, and 7.5 yards per pass attempt. They hold the No. 10 offense, No. 4 scoring defense, No. 4 defense in points allowed, and No. 5 margin of victory in the class.

Players to Watch

Sand Springs

#9 Ty Pennington, sophomore QB, 110-222-1385-3, 13TD passing. 49-(-29), 1TD rushing.

#11 Braden Foster, senior WR/QB, 14-25-161-2, 1TD passing. 7-53 receiving. 14 tackles.

#6 Keaton Campbell, sophomore WR, 40-637, 3TD receiving. 3-29 punt return. 18-331 kick return.

#3 Jacob Snodgrass, senior WR, 36-425, 5TD receiving. 8-30, 3TD rushing. 9-190 kick return.

#8 Jamon Sisco, junior WR, 14-202, 4TD receiving. 3-16 rushing. 4-134 kick return. 7 tackles.

#24 Trey Wilkerson, senior RB/DB, 6-44, 1TD receiving. 61-202, 2TD rushing. 18 solo tackles, 26 total.

#10 Blake Jones, sophomore RB/LB, 3-38 receiving. 99-384, 1TD rushing. 1-11 kick return.

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

#46 Zach Heinen, junior kicker, 18/19 PAT. 40-29.8 Punt AVG. 32-35.6 Kick AVG.

#15 Jerret Haley, senior DB, 57 solo tackles, 75 total. 2-50 interceptions. 8 pass breakups.

#48 Brooks Dudley, sophomore LB/FB, 18 solo tackles, 49 total. 3-5 tackles for loss. 1 pass breakup. 1 fumble recovery.

#56 Lane Webster, junior OL/DL, 21 solo tackles, 32 total. 10-50 tackles for loss. 4-34 sacks.

Booker T. Washington

#11 Gentry Williams, sophomore QB/DB, 4-star recruit with 7 Division 1 offers, including Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. 200-meter State Runner-Up, 400-meter State Champion. 63-121-958-4, 10TD passing. 64-340, 2TD rushing.

#8 Javian Hester, senior WR, 4-star recruit and Missouri-commit. 11-313, 3TD receiving. 2 interceptions.

#9 Krishawn Brown, senior OLB, 3-star recruit and Kansas-commit. 76 tackles. 11 tackles for loss. 3 sacks. 1 fumble recovery.

#10 Keuan Parker, junior WR/CB, 3-star recruit with 10 Division 1 offers. 1 interception.

#29 Jaiden Carroll, freshman RB, 139-686, 10TD rushing.

#1 Jalen Teague, junior WR, 7-161, 2TD receiving.

#4 Micah Tease, freshman WR, 11-158, 3TD receiving.

Sandite Resume under Coach Kinard (2007-2019)

Record: 65-74 (with three forfeited wins).
District Record: 42-46 (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).
Record against Booker T. Washington: 3-6.
Highest-scoring team: 38.8 PPG (2008).
Lowest-scoring team: 17.3 PPG (2019).
Least points allowed: 14.3 PPG (2015).
Most points allowed: 38.7 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 Ten

1. Bixby (9-0, 6-0, Last week No. 1).

   • The defending Champs picked up their 21st-straight win, 64-6 against Shawnee. Mason Williams was 15-20-224-0 with three passing TDs. Oklahoma State University-commit Brennan Presley was 8-119 receiving for three TDs, Braylin Presley was 8-127 rushing for two TDs, and Reis Vernon extended his perfect PAT record to 68/68. Brennan Presley also had a 40-yard pick six to get the defense on the board.

   • The Spartans will host Muskogee Friday to decide the district title. They beat the Roughers 51-7 last season.

2. Stillwater (9-0, 6-0 Last week No. 2).

   • Another powerful Pioneer performance and nearly a shutout, Stillwater rolled to a 69-0 lead against Putnam City before letting the Pirates on the board. Gunnar Gundy was 17-23-304-0 with six touchdowns by air and added one more TD on the ground, all in the first half. Carter Barnard scored a pick six and Trevor Benham had a scoop and score.

   • The Pioneers will host Del City in the District Championship game Friday. They defeated the Eagles 35-21 last year.

3. Del City (8-1, 6-0, Last week No. 3)

   • The Eagles won their seventh-straight game in dominant fashion, 48-12 over Lawton. Keshon Meadows threw three TD passes and ran in two more scores. The Eagles had four interceptions and two fumble recoveries, with Donovan Stephens scoring a 48-yard pick six. Jahkobie Smith had a 97-yard rushing TD.

   • Del City will travel to Stillwater Friday to decide the District title.

4. Muskogee (8-1, 5-1, Last week No. 4).

   • The Roughers clinched a home playoff game with a 44-27 win over Bartlesville. Jimmie Coleman was 26-286 rushing for three TDs and Ty Williams was 5-10-133-0 for one TD. Defensively they came up with a pick and a fumble

   • Muskogee will travel to Bixby for the District Title game Friday. They fell 51-7 to the Spartans last year.

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

   • Washington won 34-14 against Ponca City behind a 30-210, two TD rushing performance from Jaiden Carroll. The Hornets will travel to Sand Springs Friday. They beat the Sandites 48-21 last year.

6. Choctaw (6-3, 4-2, Last week No. 7).

   • Choctaw needed double overtime and a trio of interceptions (two for scores) to hold off Midwest City 42-41, but clinched a playoff spot in the process.

   • The Yellowjackets will host a potent Deer Creek Friday. The Antlers won 28-24 last year.

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

   • Midwest City was one play short of a win, but threw a pick on a two-point conversion in double-overtime to fall 42-41 to Choctaw in a crucial district match.

   • The Bombers will travel to Putnam City West Friday, who they routed 50-7 last season.

8. Sapulpa (6-3, 3-3, Last week No. 8).

   • The Chieftains kept their playoff hopes alive with a 31-19 rivalry win over Sand Springs. Zac Mason was 11-17-111-0 passing with one TD and scored another on a run. Marcus Esparza was 1-1-49-0 for another touchdown by air to complement his 24-161, one TD ground game.

   • Sapulpa will travel to Ponca City Friday. They defeated the Wildcats 48-24 last year.

9. Edmond Deer Creek (5-4, 3-3), Last week No. 9).

   • The Antlers pitched their first shutout and biggest win of the year, 63-0 against Putnam City West. They will travel to Choctaw Friday in a game with major playoff implications. They beat the Yellowjackets 28-24 last year.

10. Lawton (4-5, 1-5, Last week No. 10).

    • Friday’s 48-12 loss to Del City was the consistent with the rest of Lawton’s season: great potential derailed by endless turnovers. Four interceptions, two fumbles, a turnover on downs, and a missed field goal led to the Wolverines’ fifth loss in the past six games.

    • Lawton will host Putnam City Friday as they try to end the season on a high note. They steamrolled the Pirates 56-7 last year.

11. Bartlesville (2-7, 2-4, Last week No. 11).

    • Bartlesville made a valiant effort in a 44-27 loss to Muskogee but was undone by two turnovers that both led to Rougher TDs. Laken Clowdus was 31-170 on the ground for one score, and Ben Winters was 15-33-219-1 passing for two TDs. Caden Davis led the receiving corps with eight catches for 163 yards and two scores.

    • The Bruins will host Shawnee Friday. They won a 58-51 shootout with the Wolves last year.

12. Ponca City (4-5, 2-4, Last week No. 12).

    • Ponca fell 34-14 to Booker T. Washington. Justin Andrews was 6-21-107-2 for one touchdown, and Cameron Jackson led the ground game 10-68 for the other score.

    • The Wildcats will host Sapulpa Friday, who they fell 48-24 to last year.

13. Shawnee (2-7, 1-5, Last week No. 13).

    • Shawnee gave up a 64-0 lead to Bixby before averting the shutout with a minute to go. Dre’ Evans was 5-11-63-1 before leaving the game with an injury, and backup Karsen Conaway was 7-13-80-1 with a TD.

    • The Wolves will travel to Bartlesville Friday. They fell 58-51 to the Bruins last season.

14. Sand Springs (2-7, 1-5, Last week No. 14).

    • Sand Springs couldn’t overcome four fumbles and a pick, resulting in a 31-19 loss to Sapulpa. Ty Pennington was 18-33-219-1 for two passing scores.

    • The Sandites will host Booker T. Washington to wrap up the season. They fell 48-21 to the Hornets last year.

15. Putnam City (1-8, 1-5, Last week No. 15).

    • The Pirates lost their fifth-straight game, 69-6 to Stillwater. They will wrap up their season at Lawton, who defeated them 56-7 last year.

16. Putnam City West (0-9, 0-6, Last week No. 16).

    • Shut out for the second straight week and the third time this season, 63-0 by Deer Creek, the Patriots have given up 124 unanswered points. They will host Midwest City Friday.

District 6A-II-1 Standings
6-0 Stillwater (+90)
6-0 Del City (+86)
4-2 Choctaw (+7)
3-3 Midwest City (+12)
3-3 Deer Creek (-8)
1-5 Lawton (-37)
1-5 Putnam City (-71)
0-6 Putnam West (-79)

District 6A-II-2 Standing
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)

Top Offenses
(Avg. Points Scored)
48.0 Bixby
46.2 Stillwater
34.4 Choctaw
30.9 Del City
30.2 Muskogee
23.3 Lawton
21.3 Bartlesville
20.7 Sapulpa
19.8 Deer Creek
18.4 Washington
16.7 Shawnee
16.0 Midwest City
14.7 Sand Springs
10.0 Ponca City
7.3 Putnam West
2.7 Putnam City

Top Defense
(Avg. Points Scored)
5.1 Stillwater
2.7 Muskogee
2.2 Del City
2.0 Washington
2.0 Bixby
2.0 Choctaw
1.3 Deer Creek
1.3 Shawnee
0.7 Lawton
0.7 Sapulpa
0.7 Sand Springs
0.7 Bartlesville
0.2 Midwest City
0.2 Putnam West
0.0 Ponca City
0.0 Putnam City

Top Defenses
(Avg. Points Allowed)
8.8 Stillwater
9.7 Bixby
11.4 Muskogee
11.6 Washington
15.7 Del City
21.6 Deer Creek
22.0 Ponca City
23.1 Lawton
25.2 Midwest City
25.9 Sapulpa
30.7 Choctaw
34.6 Shawnee
36.9 Sand Springs
37.1 Bartlesville
44.0 Putnam City
51.4 Putnam West

Average Point Differential
50.3 Bixby
49.7 Stillwater
24.7 Muskogee
20.6 Del City
9.9 Washington
8.0 Choctaw
4.6 Deer Creek
0.7 Lawton
-1.3 Sapulpa
-7.7 Midwest City
-9.9 Ponca City
-12.9 Bartlesville
-16.9 Shawnee
-21.3 Sand Springs
-43.9 Putnam City
-44.7 Putnam West

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