Heavener has historic night in win over Roland

Heavener has historic night in Friday’s 45-0 district football win over Roland in several ways.

Playing in their homecoming game and in front of numerous alumni, Heavener beat Roland in consecutive years for the first time.

Heavener has historic night

The Wolves also pitched their first shutout since Aug. 31, 2012 when Heavener won at Union Christian, 35-0. But the biggest record on this night, came on the last play of the first half. Heavener kicker Brandon Sanchez made a school-record 49-yard field goal that looked like it could have been good from some 10 yards further.

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Heavener also recorded three interceptions in a game for the first time in recent memories as Brayden Semore had two picks and Kason Free got the other one, stopping a Roland drive in the first half. The Wolves also recovered a Roland fumble to make it four turnovers by the Rangers.

The Wolves also rushed for 290 yards on 34 carries as the line had their best game of the season. Semore also threw for 108 yards, giving Heavener almost 400 yards in total offense on a night when both teams were frequently penalized.

While Heavener’s offense had an exceptional night, Roland rushed unofficially for less than 35 yards as the Wolves never allowed the Rangers to consistently rush the ball. Roland did hit some passes, but the Rangers’ best offense was heaving up long passes that the officials ruled Heavener committed interference or holding.

While Sanchez set the school’s longest field goal, that was not all of his heroics. He also took off on a fake punt from Heavener’s 15, picking up 22 yards and a first down as the Wolves eventually scored on that drive to increase the lead to 21-0 in the second quarter.

Sanchez was also on the receiving end of a 50-yard pass and score from Seymore, which increased the advantage to 28-0, shortly before the record field goal.

Heavener running back Spencer Clubb scored twice, as did Semore. Clubb had his best game of the year, rushing for 96 yards on 17 carries.

In the series against the Rangers, Heavener now trails 17-6 with one tie.

The Wolves improve to 2-4 overall and 2-1 in district play one week after a disappointing 20-14 loss at Prague. Roland is 1-5 and 1-2. Heavener visits district leader Kingston while Roland hosts Bethel. Both games are schedule for Thursday due to the fall break.

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