Football Forecast

Week 9: Stretch Run
Although it didn't match the previous week's unbelievable showing, our prognosticators came through with another strong performance last week, selecting nearly 84 percent correctly. This week gets even more interesting with several teams fighting for their playoff lives already while others look to wrap up district titles.
Last Week: 144-28 (.837); Season: 1143-266 (.811)

The Big Ten

#1 Wynnewood at #2 Wayne
Our Take: (Class A) This one has been circled on a lot of calendars for almost a year. Ever since Wayne's 47-42 win over Wynnewood on the way to the 2011 state championship. It's much the same Wynnewood squad with a balanced offensive attack keyed by Trey Knowles, who has rushed for 914 yards and 14 touchdowns. The Savages average a Class A best 55.9 points per game. Wayne is close behind with 49.4. Wynnewood also is near the top in scoring defense, yielding only seven points per outing. Wayne allows just over 10. Even on the road we like the Savages' experience in what should be another thriller to decide the District A-5 title.
Our Pick: Wynnewood 32, Wayne 26

#1 Guthrie at #4 McGuinness
Our Take: (Class 5A) We picked top-ranked and defending champ Guthrie to fall last week and early on it looked like things were headed that way. Like the champs they are, though, Guthrie stayed in it and pulled out an overtime victory over Deer Creek. Meanwhile, McGuinness has been busy taking care of the bottom half of the district, which is extremely weak. The Irish have yet to allow a point in October, but comparing Guthrie to the previous three opponents is like apples and oranges. If Guthrie can win, it basically secures the district title. If the Irish win, it sets up a huge Week 10 matchup with Deer Creek. How much did last week's win take out of Guthrie. How much of McGuinness' senses been dulled by its recent schedule? That's why we play the games.
Our Pick: McGuinness 27, Guthrie 21

#4 Owasso at #9 Sand Springs
Our Take: (Class 6A) Sand Springs was the last of the unbeatens in Class 6A, but was promptly brought back to reality with a 59-7 loss to Union in Week 7. The Sandites bounced back nicely with last week's win against Stillwater. With a win over Owasso, the Sandites can keep alive hopes for a district crown. Meanwhile, the reality of a district crown is even closer for the Rams. Owasso can wrap up the 6A-1 title with a win, snapping a 14-year streak of district titles by Union, which Owasso beat earlier this season. After a 1-2 start, the Rams have been unstoppable. Now, with the district title so close, we think they're even better.
Our Pick: Owasso 39, Sand Springs 17

#9 Catoosa at #7 Cleveland
Our Take: (Class 4A) Both teams are virtual locks for the playoffs but this one is still pretty big with a first round home game to the winner, while in the process likely avoiding Top 10 ranked Fort Gibson. Cleveland has one of the top passing attacks in Class 4A led by Chas Stallard's 1,738 yards and 19 touchdowns. He'll get pressured by a solid Catoosa defense, spurred by Cash Nuckolls' seven quarterback sacks. The Indians have thrown the ball a bit as well with Austin Potter passing for 1,015 yards and 10 scores. It could go down to the wire.
Our Pick: Cleveland 28, Catoosa 25

#7 Stroud at #9 Okemah
Our Take: (Class 2A) Showdown for the District 2A-5 title. Stroud has ridden a stingy defense and opportunistic offense to a 7-1 record, allowing a grand total of 49 points. In their past six contests all the Tigers have done is outscore their opposition a resounding 323-29. Since an opening night 40-20 loss to Class 3A Top 10 rated Sequoyah Tahlequah, Okemah has been on a roll. The Panthers have scored at least 41 points in each of their past six contests fueled by the dynamic one-two rushing tandem of seniors Kyle Britt and Michael Davis, who have combined for 1,863 yards and 12 touchdowns. Definitely a clash of two of the hottest teams in 2A, but the Stroud defense is the difference.
Our Pick: Stroud 24, Okemah 20

#10 Tulsa Memorial at #7 Tulsa Kelley
Our Take: (Class 5A) Coming off last week's last-second stand against McAlester, Kelley can wrap up the District 5A-3 crown with another win this week against Memorial. To do that, the Comets will have to find a way to slow down Charger QB Keith Driver, who has accounted for over 2,000 total yards and 17 TDs. Driver has led the Chargers to an unbeaten mark, but business is about to pick up. Kelley is a big step up in competition and this will be the best defense the Chargers have faced. Kelley won 51-7 a year ago and has won six straight in this series. Different teams, yes, but we don't think it will change this year.
Our Pick: Tulsa Kelley 31, Tulsa Memorial 24

#3 Seminole at Cushing
Our Take: (Class 3A) The winner will wrap up the 3A-2 district title in this showdown of teams with just one combined loss. We still weren't sure what to think of Cushing going into last week, but the Tigers' 42-27 win over Perkins-Tryon was an impressive one and gave them a shot at the district crown. To do that, they'll have to figure out a way to slow down a different kind of rushing attack. Led by Trenton Newson, Seminole averages over 330 rushing yards a game. Both teams can put up some points, but we don't expect this one to be too high-scoring. We do, however, think it will be close.
Our Pick: Seminole 24, Cushing 22

#6 Claremore at Coweta
Our Take: (Class 5A) Claremore is still in the hunt for the 5A-4 title while Coweta is still trying to keep alive its playoff hopes as it's one of three teams with a 3-2 record vying for two spots. Claremore's lone hiccup this season was a narrow 20-19 loss to East Central, a defeat that told us what we already knew - Claremore is legit. Coweta's record isn't quite as pretty, but the Tigers have battled through a brutal schedule early in the season that included the likes of Wagoner, Carl Albert, Bishop Kelley and East Central. Coweta's certainly battle-tested this season. Unfortunately for the Tigers, we think Claremore's got just a little bit more.
Our Pick: Claremore 22, Coweta 20

Seq. Tahlequah at #10 Hilldale
Our Take: (Class 3A) The much awaited showdown for the District 3A-7 title took a big hit this week with the suspension of eight Sequoyah players as well as head coach Brent Scott due to OSSAA rules governing summer camps. One of those suspended was standout QB Brayden Scott, who has been the key figure in the Indian offensive attack that is averaging more than 45 points per contest. He has thrown for 1,379 yards and 26 touchdowns this year. Josh Giem fuels a stingy Hilldale defense with 102 tackles while Jamaul Cullom and Bradley Campbell have combined for 10 interceptions.
Our Pick: Hilldale 31, Seq. Tahlequah 21

#8 Garber at Ringwood
Our Take: (Class B) If you like offense, this is your stop this week. Garber is coming off one of the most impressive individual offensive efforts of the entire season a week ago in which QB Jordan Avantz as he totaled 529 yards of offense and nine touchdowns in a wild shootout with Covington-Douglas. There's definitely no time to rest for the Wolverines against a Ringwood club that has been involved in it's fair share of shootouts and is still battling for a playoff spot. Eudaldo Gomez is the ringleader for an offense which has eclipsed 42 points in all but two games all season. Better have some extra bulbs ready for the scoreboard.
Our Pick: Garber 68, Ringwood 54

Statewide Picks

Class 6A
Thursday
Edmond North 42, Midwest City 14
Norman 51, Putnam West 7

Friday
Bartlesville 28, Ponca City 20
Broken Arrow 39, Sapulpa 10
Edmond Santa Fe 44, Edmond Memorial 14
Jenks 49, Bixby 7
Lawton 29, Mustang 28
Norman North 42, Moore 13
Owasso 39, Sand Springs 17
Putnam City 31, Muskogee 9
Putnam North 39, Lawton Ike 20
Southmoore 36, Choctaw 13
Stillwater 33, Enid 18
Union 40, Tulsa Washington 13
Westmoore 42, Tulsa Edison 6
Yukon 59, U.S. Grant 0

Class 5A
Thursday
Lawton Mac 63, Capitol Hill 0
Tulsa Central 31, Grove 27

Friday
Ardmore 24, Altus 17
Carl Albert 49, Western Heights 7
Chickasha 31, Southeast 13
Claremore 22, Coweta 20
Collinsville 27, Pryor 23
Deer Creek 63, Northwest Classen 7
Del City 31, Duncan 24
El Reno 67, Guymon 8
McAlester 45, Skiatook 8
McGuinness 27, Guthrie 21
Noble 28, Durant 18
Shawnee 38, Tulsa Hale 12
Tulsa East Central 48, Tahlequah 14
Tulsa Kelley 31, Tulsa Memorial 24

Class 4A
Thursday
Cascia Hall 63, Tulsa Rogers 0

Friday
Ada 48, McLoud 12
Anadarko 42, Weatherford 7
Broken Bow 24, Poteau 21
Cleveland 28, Catoosa 25
Clinton 57, Cache 13
Fort Gibson 56, Stilwell 0
Douglass 45, Harrah 13
Glenpool 21, Mannford 10
Oologah 47, Miami 8
Piedmont 27, Elgin 20
Sallisaw 38, Muldrow 14
Tecumseh 58, Santa Fe South 7
Tulsa McLain 27, Vinita 14
Wagoner 54, Tulsa Webster 0
Woodward 30, Elk City 14

Class 3A
Thursday
John Marshall 31, Anadarko JV 21

Friday
Adair 55, Westville 7
Bridge Creek 24, Marlow 23
Bristow 31, Bethany 20
Chectotah 41, Eufaula 7
Dickson 33, Lone Grove 24
Heavener 26, Idabel 14
Henryetta 27, Inola 20
Heritage Hall 34, Bethel 7
Hilldale 31, Seq. Tahlequah 21
Jay 31, Keys 20
Jones 42, Little Axe 7
Kingfisher 41, Newcastle 14
Lincoln Christian 34, Locust Grove 17
Madill 55, Atoka 7
Metro Christian 29, Seq. Claremore 14
Morris 27, Beggs 19
Okmulgee 26, Kellyville 18
Perkins-Tryon 29, Chandler 20
Plainview 33, Pauls Valley 21
Roland 27, Spiro 13
Seminole 24, Cushing 22
Sperry 27, Blackwell 23
Star Spencer 31, Centennial 7
Stigler 33, Valliant 13
Sulphur 21, Purcell 20
Tuttle 44, Mount St. Mary 7
Verdigris 38, Dewey 17
Victory Christian 39, Prague 7

Class 2A
Thursday
Oklahoma Christian 49, Northeast 7

Friday
Alva 45, Dibble 18
Caney Valley 31, Chelsea 17
Christian Heritage 29, Crooked Oak 19
Commerce 34, Colcord 13
Davis 49, Coalgate 0
Frederick 60, Comanche 14
Haskell 38, Wellston 8
Hennessey 19, Tonkawa 7
Hobart 31, Hinton 28
Kansas 37, Hulbert 7
Kingston 35, Antlers 13
Lexington 34, Konawa 12
Lindsay 51, Mangum 13
Marietta 31, Tishomingo 14
Meeker 42, Central Sallisaw 21
Millwood 45, Luther 8
Mounds 27, Holdenville 15
Newkirk 30, Chisholm 21
Nowata 39, Chouteau 10
Oklahoma Union 23, Pawhuska 20
Perry 48, Pawnee 7
Pocola 31, Panama 21
Salina 24, Quapaw 20
Stroud 24, Okemah 20
Vian 61, Hartshorne 6
Washington 57, Riverside 8
Wilburton 29, Hugo 18
Wyandotte 29, Ketchum 20

Class A
Thursday
Pioneer 34, Crossings Christian 26

Friday
Canadian 32, Quinton 22
Cashion 62, Carnegie 8
Cordell 28, Sayre 27
Crescent 22, Watonga 14
Depew 24, Drumright 22
Elmore City 35, Caddo 20
Empire 28, Velma-Alma 14
Fairland 34, Summit Christian 28
Fairview 63, Beaver 12
Gore 48, Haileyville 0
Hollis 30, Apache 21
Hominy 24, Yale 20
Hooker 46, Oklahoma Bible 6
Kiefer 42, Barnsdall 7
Liberty 33, Porter 14
Minco 35, Burns Flat 13
Mooreland 38, Turpin 0
Morrison 56, Foyil 0
Ringling 54, Bray-Doyle 0
Rush Springs 20, Healdton 17
Stratford 49, Maysville 6
Talihina 28, Savanna 20
Texhoma 34, Okeene 7
Thomas 32, Snyder 0
Warner 33, Afton 7
Wewoka 38, Regent Prep 18
Wilson 32, Walters 28
Wynnewood 32, Wayne 26

Class B
Thursday
Garber 68, Ringwood 54

Friday
Agra 64, Watts 12
Alex 56, Cyril 28
Cave Springs 64, Porum 18
Central Marlow 62, Waurika 18
Covington-Douglas 64, Merritt 20
Coyle 54, Riverfield 6
Davenport 54, Strother 6
Dewar 50, Keota 24
Fox 48, OCA 12
Geary 40, Macomb 18
Laverne 58, Seiling 6
Oaks 46, Copan 0
Paoli 52, Allen 24
Pond Creek-Hunter 60, Canton 12
Rejoice Christian 42, South Coffeyville 14
Waukomis 46, Medford 44
Weleetka 70, Bowlegs 24
Wetumka 68, Gans 20
Woodland 34, Welch 22

Class C
Friday
Arkoma 40, SW Christian 12
Bluejacket 54, Timberlake 48
Carney 34, Kremlin-Hillsdale 28
Cherokee 48, Prue 0
Corn Bible 46, Duke 0
DC-Lamont 58, Waynoka 8
Forgan 52, Balko 6
Maud 64, Bokoshe 12
Midway 44, Grandfield 32
Ryan 60, Mountain View-Gotebo 14
Sharon-Mutual 50, Goodwell 0
Shattuck 62, Boise City 18
Southwest Covenant 42, Webbers Falls 24
Temple 52, Gracemont 0
Thackerville 46, Sasakwa 28
Tipton 48, Cement 0
Tyrone 52, Buffalo 40
Wesleyan Christian 62, Claremore Christian 12

article updated on 10/24/12 19:16