CPHS Softball: Sabrina Usher hits grand slam in 19-1 playoff win over Enid

The Charles Page High School fast pitch softball team (20-11) got off to a great start Tuesday afternoon at the Regional Playoffs with a 19-1 run-rule win over Enid (5-27). The game was their second-biggest win of the season and advanced them to the 4:00 p.m. game against the winner of Choctaw (15-12) vs. Sapulpa (8-17).

Madison Lee and Jolee McNally reached on bunt singles in the top of the first inning and Sabrina Usher was hit by pitch to load the bases, setting up Rachel Jones and Felicity Horn with RBI singles. Avery Tanner hit a 2 RBI single and Reagan Rector had a 2 RBI double for a 6-0 lead before the Pacers came in to bat. Enid scored one run on three singles in the bottom of the first, with Tiara Henry batting in Mariah Pryor. 

The second inning was fruitless for both teams, but the Sandites got hot with seven hits in the third. Tanner batted in Horn and scored on a passed ball, then Rector drove in Drew Hawkins to make it 9-1. Usher hit her twelfth home run of the season and first grand slam to score Rector, Lee, and McNally. Horn batted in Jones on a double and the Sandites ended the melee with a 14-1 lead. 

McNally hit an RBI single to score Makenna Skaggs in the top of the fourth. Jones scored on an error in the fifth, Hawkins hit an RBI single to score Horn, Skaggs hit an RBI single to score Tanner, and Hawkins scored on an error for the final run of the game.

Horn was a perfect 4-for-4 in the game and Tanner led all scorers with four RBI and three runs. The Sandites out hit their foes 18-5 and benefited from six Pacer errors. Mackenzie Bechtold (7-3, 11-3) got the win for the Sandites with five hits, no walks, and seven strikeouts in five innings.

Enid went through three pitchers in the game. Kimbree Layton got the start and the loss with eleven hits, one strikeouts, and one walk in two innings. Tomieya Stewart took over just before Usher’s grand slam and threw seven hits, two strikeouts, and one walk in two innings. Jada Stovall finished out with no hits, no walks, and two strikeouts in the fifth.

Sand Springs will play the winner of Sapulpa vs. Choctaw at 6:00 p.m. while Enid will play the loser at 4:00 p.m.

CPHS Softball Preview: Sandites to host Regional Tournament Tuesday with two rivals

The 2018 Fast Pitch Softball Team won the Sandites’ fourth-straight Regional Title.

The Charles Page High School fast pitch softball team wrapped up the regular season with a 19-11 record following a 2-0 loss to Oologah-Talala Thursday. They will host their fifth-straight Regional Tournament Tuesday.

SEE RELATED: CPHS Softball: Oologah beats Sand Springs 2-0 with 9th inning walk-off home run.

Tickets are $5.00 for both students and adults. All games will be played at the Sandite Softball Complex at 408 West 55th Street on the campus of Angus Valley Elementary School.

Sand Springs will play Enid at 12:00 p.m. and Sapulpa will play Choctaw at 2:00 p.m. The losers of the first games will play at 4:00 p.m. and the winners will play at 6:00 p.m.

The Teams

Sand Springs has won sixteen Regional titles, including four consecutive trips to State. They have never won a State Title, but made it to the finals in 2015, losing by a single run. They placed second in District 3.

The team holds a .335 batting average, .480 slugging average, .401 on-base percentage, 2.41 earned run average, and 1.28 WHIP. They average 7 runs, 8 hits, 4 walks, 3 strikeouts, 1 sacrifice, 2 steals, 1 error, and 1 double play per game. The pitching crew averages 6 hits, 3 strikeouts, and 1 walk per game.

Enid (5-26) went 0-12 for last place in District 4 and they are riding a three-game losing streak. Their average score this season is a 9-3 loss. The Pacers haven’t had a winning season since 2013 and have never won a State Title. The Sandites won their last five games against the Pacers by run-rule.

Sapulpa (8-17) is Sand Springs’s chief rival in most sports, but hasn’t beaten the Sandites in softball in over a decade. They finished second to last in District 3 with a 2-10 record. They’re peaking at the right time, however, winning three of their last four games. Their average game this season is an 8-5 loss and they have never won a State Title.

Sand Springs - Choctaw Rivalry

Choctaw (15-12) finished third in District 4 and is coming off a win. They failed to qualify for State last season and average a 6-5 win this season.

The Yellowjackets are the only team at this Regional with a State Title, winning gold in 1994 and 2015. They beat the Sandites 4-3 in the 2015 finals, igniting a young rivalry between the two teams. Sand Springs is 3-2 against the Yellowjackets since then. The Sandites won 4-1 in the 2016 Broken Arrow Tournament, Choctaw won 4-3 at the 2017 UCO Tournament and 4-1 in the 2017 State Quarterfinals, and Sand Springs won 3-2 in the 2018 Broken Arrow Tournament. They have met once this season, with the Sandites winning 6-5 en route to a tournament title at Choctaw’s home tournament.

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Sand Springs Fast Pitch Softball Stats

Batting Average
.483 Lee
.482 Usher
.350 Rector
.345 Horn
.333 Taff
.303 McNally
.282 Jones
.275 Skaggs
.274 Hawkins
.244 Tanner
.241 Bechtold
.226 Jordan

Slugging Average
1.06 Usher
.632 Lee
.536 Horn
.433 Taff
.400 Skaggs
.379 Bechtold
.350 Rector
.323 Hawkins
.318 McNally
.308 Jones
.269 Tanner
.226 Jordan

On-Base Percentage
.581 Usher
.537 Lee
.434 Horn
.409 Rector
.385 Skaggs
.368 McNally
.350 Hawkins
.333 Taff
.308 Tanner
.294 Jordan
.286 Jones
.241 Bechtold

Runs
40 Lee
31 Usher
21 Horn
18 Skaggs
16 McNally
16 Hawkins
15 Tanner
9 Jones
9 Taff
5 Jordan
4 Bechtold
4 Rector
2 Crawford
2 Hammock
2 Burks
2 Harper
1 Pearson

Runs Batted In
47 Usher
18 McNally
16 Horn
15 Lee
12 Taff
10 Skaggs
10 Tanner
9 Hawkins
7 Bechtold
7 Jones
7 Rector
3 Crawford
2 Pearson
2 Jordan
1 Hammock

Hits
42 Lee
41 Usher
29 Horn
22 Skaggs
20 McNally
20 Taff
19 Tanner
17 Hawkins
11 Jones
7 Bechtold
7 Jordan
7 Rector
3 Crawford
2 Pearson

Singles
35 Lee
19 McNally
18 Usher
18 Horn
17 Tanner
16 Skaggs
14 Hawkins
14 Taff
10 Jones
7 Rector
7 Jordan
5 Bechtold
2 Pearson
1 Crawford

Doubles
8 Usher
7 Horn
6 Taff
4 Skaggs
3 Hawkins
2 Crawford
2 Lee
2 Tanner
1 McNally
1 Bechtold
1 Jones

Triples
4 Usher
4 Lee
3 Horn

Home Runs
11 Usher
2 Skaggs
1 Horn
1 Lee
1 Bechtold

Grand Slams
1 Bechtold

Sacrifices
9 McNally
7 Hawkins
7 Jones
5 Lee
4 Taff
4 Tanner
1 Crawford
1 Skaggs
1 Horn

Stolen Bases
15 Lee
8 Horn
7 Usher
5 McNally
4 Skaggs
4 Hawkins
3 Tanner
2 Jordan
1 Jones
1 Rector

Doubles Plays
8 Tanner
8 Lee
6 Bechtold
4 Jordan
3 Skaggs
2 Usher
2 Jones
1 Horn

Win-Loss Record
11-6 Taff (15-12)
6-3 Bechtold (10-3)
3-2 Crawford

Earned Run Average
0.99 Taff
3.59 Bechtold
6.06 Crawford

Walks+Hits/Innings Pitched
0.95 Taff
1.56 Bechtold
1.99 Crawford

Strikeouts
50 Taff
23 Bechtold
18 Crawford
1 Rector

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

CPHS Football: Sand Springs dominated 54-6 by No. 4 Muskogee, Sisco scores lone Sandite TD

Muskogee, OK - The Class 6A No. 11 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-3, 1-1) fell 54-6 to No. 4 Muskogee (5-0, 2-0) Friday night at the Indian Bowl after a 50-minute rain delay. It was Sand Springs’s biggest loss since 2013, Muskogee’s biggest win in the history of the series, and the most points the Roughers have scored against the Sandites since 2006.

The Roughers won the first half 40-0 and made it 47-0 before sending in the second string and letting the Sandites on the board.

Muskogee utterly shut down the Sandite offense, holding their visitors to their lowest offensive output of the season in points, first downs, rushing yards, and total yards. They were also the only team this season not to throw the Sandites a pick.

The Roughers scored on all six first half possessions, and their first drive of the second half. Junior quarterback Ty Williams was 12-17-110-0 passing and 7-62 rushing in three quarters of action. He scored the first touchdown of the game on an 18-yard keeper and threw a 19-yard TD pass to Jordan Bradley with ten seconds left in the half.

Senior running back Jimmie Coleman led the ground game with 18 carries for 133 yards and ran in TDs from 5, 6, and 46 yards. The holder fumbled the point-after kick attempt following Coleman’s first score, and the Roughers ended the first quarter with a 13-0 lead. Isaiah Givens had a productive second quarter, scoring on runs of 7 and 3 yards.

The Sandites punted seven times and didn’t see their opponents’ side of the field till their fifth possession. Jareed Hagerman came up with fumble midway through the second period, setting up a scoring drive for the 33-0 lead.

Sand Springs’s most successful first-half drive featured two first downs and a six-play march to the Muskogee 42 before Kaleb Biglow came up with a 14-yard sack. Coleman made a 38-yard punt return to the Sandite 35-yard line, setting up a 6-play 35-yard march for the final score of the half.

The Roughers forced a quick three-and-out to start the third quarter, then scored in only four plays thanks to Coleman’s 46-yard run. Another Sandite three-and-out and the home team sent in the backups with 8:14 left in the quarter.

Muskogee punted for the first time, Sand Springs punted for the seventh time, then Muskogee punted once again. This time, however, Josh Campbell recovered a Sandite fumble on the punt return, giving the Roughers a fresh set of downs. They marched as far as the Sand Springs 22 yard-line before Lane Webster made a nine-yard sack on fourth down.

The Sandites’ next drive hit pay dirt with an 8-play 51-yard march, a fourth-down conversion, and a 21-yard touchdown pass from Ty Pennington to Jamon Sisco. The PAT was no good, however, as Kaunor Ashley recovered a fumbled hike for the Roughers.

The home team responded with a 7-play 53-yard drive, a fourth-down conversion, and a 24-yard touchdown run by Jaiden Alexander. Jacob Scheihing kicked the PAT for the final point of the game, and was 6-of-7 on the night.

Sand Springs was working on a successful drive, picking up three first downs to position themselves at the Rougher 23-yard line when time ran out.

Pennington was 13-23-107-0 for the Sandites. A sophomore and first-year starter, he holds an 8-0 TD-Interception ratio this season, scoring in all five games. Snodgrass was his leading receiver with 4 catches for 34 yards, and was the leading kick returner with 57 yards on 3 returns. Blake Jones led the ground game for the Sandites with 16 carries for 80 yards.

Senior defensive captain Jerret Haley had a big night with 17 tackles, while Webster got hot late in the game with four tackles for loss totaling 20 yards, and the team’s lone sack.

Sand Springs will look to get back to .500 when they travel to No. 14 Bartlesville (0-5, 0-2) Friday at 7:00 p.m. The Roughers will host No. 8 Sapulpa (4-1, 1-1).

District 2 Standings
2-0 Bixby (5-0)
2-0 Muskogee (5-0)
1-1 Booker T. Washington (2-3)
1-1 Sapulpa (4-1)
1-1 Ponca City (3-2)
1-1 Sand Springs (2-3)
0-2 Shawnee (1-4)
0-2 Bartlesville (0-5)

6A-II SCORES
Stillwater 49-14 Midwest City
Del City 50-6 Putnam West
Sapulpa 55-40 Bartlesville
Choctaw 58-7 Putnam City
Bixby 31-0 Booker T. Washington
Deer Creek 17-14 Lawton
Ponca City 21-7 Shawnee
Muskogee 54-6 Sand Springs

MHS 54 CPHS 6
First Downs: MHS 21, CPHS 9.
Fumbles/Lost: MHS 1/0, CPHS 5/3.
Penalties: MHS 5-40, CPHS 8-76.
C-A-Y-I: MHS 14-21-109-0, CPHS 13-23-107-0.
Rushes: MHS 46-282, CPHS 25-60.
Plays: MHS 67-391, CPHS 48-167.

Sand Springs Stats

Passing
Pennington 13-23-107-0, 1TD.

Receiving
Snodgrass 4-34. Campbell 3-32. Sisco 2-25, 1TD. Hawkins 3-12. Blevins 1-4.

Rushing
Jones 16-80. Sisco 1-3. Wilkerson 1-(-2). Pennington 7-(-21).

Punt-AVG
Heinen 7-30.

Kick-AVG
Heinen 2-37.

Kick Return
Snodgrass 3-57. Campbell 2-27. Jones 1-11. Roe 1-3.

Solo Tackles
Haley 11. Webster 4. Favela 4. Wilkerson 3. Hawkins 3. Harris 2. Whitehorn 2. Light 2. Brown 1. Mattison 1. Magee 1. Woomansee 1. Snodgrass 1. Foster 1. Barnes 1.

Assisted Tackles
Haley 6. Sartin 5. Dudley 5. Webster 3. Wilkerson 3. Fain 3. Harris 2. Brown 2. Calico 2. Favela 1. Whitehorn 1. Mattison 1. Magee 1. Gurrero 1. Naugle 1.

Total Tackles
Haley 17. Webster 7. Wilkerson 6. Sartin 5. Dudley 5. Favela 5. Harris 4. Fain 3. Brown 3. Whitehorn 3. Hawkins 3. Calico 2. Mattison 2. Magee 2. Light 2. Gurrero 1. Naugle 1. Woodmansee 1. Snodgrass 1. Foster 1. Barnes 1.

Tackles For Loss
Webster 4-20. Favela 3-7. Barnes 1-3. Haley 1-2. Dudley 1-2. Fain 1-2. Whitehorn 1-2.

Sacks
Webster 1-9.

Pass Breakups
Fain 1.

Muskogee Partial Stats

Passing
Williams 12-17-110-0, 1TD. Bradley 2-4-(-1)-0.

Receiving
Ashley 3-32. Mitchum 5-31. Bradley 1-19, 1TD. Timmons 1-10. Coston 1-9. Zapata 1-9. Arnold 1-2. Thompson 1-(-3).

Rushing
Coleman 18-133, 3TD. Williams 7-62, 1TD. Alexander 4-54, 1TD. Givens 5-28, 2TD. Bradley 2-4. Wilson 10-1.

Kicking PAT
Scheihing 6-of-7.

Punt-AVG
Mitchum 2-33.

Kick-AVG
Scheihing 9-36.

Punt Return
Coleman 1-28. Bradley 1-26.

Kick Return
Wilson 2-42.

Fumble Recoveries
Hagerman 1. Campbell 1. Ashley 1.

CPHS Football Halftime Report: No. 4 Muskogee dominant in 40-0 shutout of Sand Springs

Muskogee, OK - The Class 6A No. 11 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-2, 1-0) is off to a rough start against No. 4 Muskogee (4-0, 1-0), trailing 40-0 at the half following a 50-minute rain delay at the Indian Bowl.

The Roughers utterly shut down the Sandite offense, holding their visitors to 1 yard on 10 runs and a 7-13-55-0 passing performance from sophomore quarterback Ty Pennington.

Muskogee has been led by junior QB Ty Williams, who is 11-15-104-0 with one touchdown by air and 7-62 with another score on the ground. Senior running back Jimmie Coleman is 16-73 on the ground with two touchdowns, and Isaiah Givens is 5-28 with two more scores. Jordan Bradley caught only one pass in the half, and scored from 19 yards out.

Sand Springs only amassed three first downs and committed 6 penalties for 56 yards. They punted four times and turned over a fumble. They were at negative 14 rushing yards till the last play of the half.

Muskogee scored touchdowns on all six first-half possessions, and Jacob Scheihing connected on 4 out of 5 PAT kicks. He missed one, and his setter fumbled one.

HALFTIME SCORES
(Provided by Skordle)
Stillwater 42-7 Midwest City
Del City 50-6 Putnam West
Sapulpa 35-34 Bartlesville
Choctaw 51-0 Putnam City
Bixby 31-0 Booker T. Washington
Deer Creek 3-0 Lawton
Ponca City 21-7 Shawnee
Muskogee 40-0 Sand Springs

CPHS Football Preview: No. 11 Sandites travel to No. 4 Muskogee Friday

The Class 6A No. 11 ranked Charles Page High School varsity football team (2-2, 1-0) will have a tough test Friday when they travel to undefeated No. 4 Muskogee (4-0, 1-0). The Sandites and Roughers will kick off at 7:00 p.m. in the Indian Bowl.

The Indian Bowl is located at 402 North S Street, Muskogee, OK 74403 on the campus of Alice Robertson Junior High. The visitors’ side is located on North Utah Street. The 6,500-seat stadium was built in 1939 for $100,000. General admission tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.

Things to do in Muskogee…

Honor Heights Park
1400 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401

Three Rivers Museum
220 Elgin Street
Muskogee, OK 74401

Five Civilized Tribes Museum
1101 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
401 South 3rd Street
Muskogee, OK 74401

War Memorial Park
3500 Batfish Road
Muskogee, OK 74403

Thomas Foreman Historic Home
1419 West Okmulgee Avenue
Muskogee, OK 74401

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 65-69 (.485) under thirteenth-year Head Coach Dustin Kinard. The Sandites own one gold ball, from 1966, and made their last State Finals appearance in 2015.

Muskogee went 6-5 last season, falling 48-13 to Stillwater in the first round. They are 30-26 (.535) under sixth-year Head Coach Rafe Watkins. The Roughers have three State titles (1986, 1950, 1948).

Muskogee won the first twenty meetings between the two schools, then Sand Springs went on a six-year win streak from 2011-2016. The Roughers won the past two meetings and lead the series 22-6 with an average score of 29-17. Muskogee has shut out the Sandites three times, and has been shut out once.

1953: Muskogee 20-0.
1954: Muskogee 40-12.
1955: Muskogee 24-6.
1956: Muskogee 7-0.
1957: Muskogee 34-6.
1958: Muskogee 12-0.
1959: Muskogee 40-14.
1960: Muskogee 14-5.
1961: Muskogee 38-6.
1994: Muskogee 20-14 (OT).
1995: Muskogee 28-6.
2002: Muskogee 38-12 (A).
2003: Muskogee 37-14 (H).
2004: Muskogee 27-6 (Homecoming).
2005: Muskogee 47-25 (A).
2006: Muskogee 57-21 (H).
2007: Muskogee 49-21 (A).
2008: Muskogee 39-37 (H).
2009: Muskogee 37-29 (A).
2010: Muskogee 44-14 (A).
2011: Sand Springs 7-3 (H).
2012: Sand Springs 40-28 (A).
2013: Sand Springs 39-14 (H).
2014: Sand Springs 13-0 (A).
2015: Sand Springs 34-10 (H).
2016: Sand Springs 26-25 (A).
2017: Muskogee 40-34 (Homecoming).
2018: Muskogee 45-27 (H).

Sand Springs led last year’s game 27-24 to start the fourth quarter, but the Roughers surged ahead with a 21-0 fourth quarter shutout. Joel Mackey was 15-104 rushing for one score and Trey Wilkerson was 7-34 for another. Caden Pennington was 5-14-80-0 passing with a 60-yard TD pass to Daren Hawkins, and was 12-55 rushing for another score.

This Season

Sand Springs fell 41-7 to Mansfield Summit (5-0) and 50-20 to Greenwood (4-0) but rolled 35-0 against Putnam City (1-3) and won 21-19 against Shawnee (1-3). The Sandites own the No. 9 offense, No. 11 defense, and No. 9 margin of victory in Class 6A-II.

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The Sandites average four points in the first period, seven points in the second and third periods, and three points in the fourth. The offense averages 5.3 yards per pass attempt, 10.4 yards per completion, 3.7 yards per carry, and 4.4 yards per play. They convert on 36% of third down plays and are 55% on fourth down. They score on 28% of possessions and 55% of red zone penetrations, and are 0-1 on two-point plays.

The Sandite Defense has held its foes to 7.4 yards per pass, 12.6 yards per completion, 3.6 yards per carry, and 5.5 yards per play. They have prevented scores on 66% of their foes’ possessions, and stopped 66% of third down attempts, 75% of fourth down attempts and 36% of red zone penetrations. Their opponents are 1-of-2 on two-point plays.

Sand Springs has struggled with penalties on all three sides of the ball. The offense is averaging 4-36 in penalties, defense is 4-53, and special teams are 2-27 for over 100 yards per game. The defense has given up nine first-downs this season on penalties.

Average Sandite Box Score
Points: CPHS 21, Opponent 28.
First Downs: CPHS 15, Opp 15.
Fumbles/Lost: CPHS 1/0, Opp 3/1.
Penalties: CPHS 10-114, Opp 13-114.
C-A-Y-I: CPHS 15-30-159-1, Opp 16-27-201-1.
Rushing: CPHS 35-127, Opp 28-101.
Offense: CPHS 64-286, Opp 55-302.

Muskogee won 43-7 against McAlester (1-2), 19-12 against Midwest City (1-3), 52-16 against Putnam West (0-4), and 47-6 against Ponca City (2-2). The Roughers own the No. 3 offense, No. 3 defense, and No. 3 margin of victory in the division.

Players to Watch

Sand Springs

#16 Ty Pennington, sophomore QB, 48-95-515-0, 7TD passing.

#11 Braden Foster, senior QB/WR, 13-24-121-2, 1TD passing. 3-23 receiving.

#6 Keaton Campbell, sophomore QB/WR, 19-205, 2TD receiving. 1-8 Punt Return, 4-94 Kick Return.

#3 Jacob Snodgrass, senior WR, 17-191, 3TD receiving. 5-29, 2TD rushing. 2-35 Kick Return.

#24 Trey Wilkerson, senior RB, 33-126 rushing. 5-33, 1TD receiving.

#1 Daren Hawkins, junior WR, 2-30, 1TD receiving.

#10 Blake Jones, sophomore RB, 41-210, 1TD rushing. 3-38 receiving.

#19 Alex Turner, sophomore RB/DB, 6-63, 1TD rushing.

#46 Zach Heinen, junior K, 11/11 PAT. Avg Punt 38, Avg Kick 45.

#15 Jerret Haley, senior DB, 29 tackles, 2-50 Interceptions, 3 breakups.

#48 Brooks Dudley, sophomore LB, 18 tackles, 1 breakup, 1 fumble recovery.

#56 Lane Webster, junior DL/OL, 11 tackles, 3-25 sacks.

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

#43 Ethan Sartin, senior LB, 10 tackles, 1 interception, 1 breakup.

Muskogee

#2 Ty Williams, junior QB, was 5-13-63-1 passing with one TD against Ponca, and was 2-36 rushing for two TDs.

#5 Jimmie Coleman, senior RB, ran 23-223 for two TDs against Ponca City.

#91 Devion Williams, senior DT, made three fumble recoveries against Ponca, including an 89-yard TD return.

#1 Kaunor Ashley, senior CB/WR, scored on a 22-yard fumble return against Ponca, and was 2-23 receiving.

#21 Jareed Hagerman, senior LB, recovered a Ponca City fumble.

#4 Jordan Bradley, senior WR, had one catch for a 38-yard TD against Ponca.

Sandite Resume under Coach Kinard (2007-2019)

Record: 65-69 (with three forfeited wins).
District Record: 42-41 (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).