Area high schools got their first football scrimmages in last week, with Chandler hosting McLoud, Stroud hosting Mannford, Davenport going to Strother, Meeker hosting Little Axe, Prague hosting Harrah, NRC visiting Bethel.
Prague and NRC open their seasons this week, with Prague going to Classen SAS and North Rock Creek making the long trip to Stephens to play traditional power Marlow.
This week, Chandler makes the short trip down state Highway 18 to scrimmage Meeker onThursday and Stroud goes to Seminole on Friday. McLoud scrimmages at Okemah.
In Week 1 action, Chandler goes to Stroud on Sep. 4 for the annual grudge match between the ancient rivals, Meeker hosts Pawhuska, McLoud goes to Harrah and Davenport goes to Weleetka.
Top photo, Stroud senior Jacob Beck leaves a would-be Mannford tackler in his wake as he breaks off a long touchdown run Friday. Photo/ Brian Blansett Left, Chandler’s Chase Buchanan breaks through the line of scrimmage for a long run against McLoud.
Photo/Brian Blansett Below, Ivan Morris hauls in a pass for a touchdown for Davenport in the Bulldogs’ scrimmage against Strother. Photo/Rick Hester