1919 Sand Springs Football Season - Head Coach Ivan Grover

The first ever season of Sandite football was played in 1919 under head coach Ivan Grover. Sand Springs High School finished its inaugural season with a 6-3 record and a three-game win streak.

October 4, 1919 - Okmulgee

The Sandites lost their first game by shutout, either 56-0 or 65-0, to Okmulgee.

October 11, 1919 - Bristow

The Bristow Pirates dealt Sand Springs its second loss, 20-0.

October 17, 1919 - Kiefer

Sand Springs recorded its first win in program history against the Kiefer Trojans, 6-0.

October 24, 1919 - Broken Arrow

With their first win under their belts, the Sandites had new life and blew out Broken Arrow 48-6.

October 31, 1919 - Euchee

A precursor to the Highway 97 Rivalry that wouldn’t start till 1922, the Sandites got their first Sapulpa win against Euchee, 52-0 on Halloween.

November 7, 1919 - Dewey

The Sandites’ first-ever winning streak came to a close on the road in a 25-6 loss at Dewey (3-1).

November 14, 1919 - Bartlesville Central

A new win streak was kicked off against Bartlesville Central, 19-7.

November 21, 1919 - Chandler

The Sandites won their first ever meeting with Chandler either 19-7 or 13-0 on their home field.

November 27, 1919 - Vinita

Sand Springs wrapped up its first season with a 26-7 Thanksgiving Day victory on the home field against Vinita (3-5).

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