Week 7 brought changes to the playoff races but left much unsettled in the four football districts involving LeFlore County teams.
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A four-way tie tops District A-I-4, while Talihina and Regent Prep remain unbeaten heading toward a potential championship showdown in District A-II-3.
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District 4A-4
Stilwell’s win over Poteau moved the Indians closer to a playoff berth, while Sallisaw’s victory over Ada kept the Black Diamonds alone atop the standings.
Sallisaw is 4-0 in district play, followed by Broken Bow and Stilwell at 3-1. Poteau and Ada are tied at 2-2, with the Pirates holding a head-to-head victory over the Cougars.
Broken Bow visits Stilwell this week in a matchup that will help shape the race behind Sallisaw. The Black Diamonds close the regular season at Poteau in Week 10.
Poteau hosts Hilldale this week. Hilldale and Mannford are 1-3 in district play, while McLain is 0-4. All three need wins and help to climb into playoff contention.
District 2A-I-3
Lincoln Christian leads the district at 4-0 heading into a home showdown with Checotah this week.
Sequoyah-Tahlequah and Checotah are 3-1. Sequoyah visits Heavener in a rematch of a playoff game the Indians won 30-28 three years ago.
Hugo, Victory Christian and Roland are tied at 2-2, making Hugo’s visit to Roland an important game in the race for a playoff berth.
Both Hugo and Roland face difficult closing schedules. Hugo finishes against Lincoln Christian and Checotah, while Roland closes against Checotah and Lincoln Christian.
Victory Christian receives a forfeit win over Spiro this week before finishing against Heavener and Sequoyah.
District A-I-4
Coalgate’s 21-14 victory at Panama on Thursday created a four-way tie for first place.
Pocola, Panama, Coalgate and Vian are all 3-1 in district play. Haskell and Hulbert remain a game behind at 2-2.
Coalgate visits Vian this week, meaning at least one of the district leaders will take a second loss.
Panama visits Pocola in Week 10 in a game that could help determine the district championship.
Before that matchup, Pocola travels to Warner and hosts Okemah. Panama faces Okemah and Warner before meeting the Indians.
Coalgate and Vian also have opportunities to strengthen their playoff positions over the final three weeks, adding importance to their matchup Friday.
District A-II-3
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Talihina and Regent Prep remain on course for a potential district championship showdown in Week 9 at Regent Prep.
Both teams are 7-0 overall and 4-0 in district play. Regent Prep was the last team to defeat Talihina in a regular-season game two years ago. The Golden Tigers are the defending state champions.
Liberty is third at 3-1 but still must face Regent Prep and Talihina. Central and Drumright are tied at 2-2.
Central holds a head-to-head victory over Liberty and closes against Gore, Mounds and Porter, giving the Tigers an opportunity to move into third place.
Drumright faces a challenging finish, traveling to Talihina this week before hosting Liberty and Regent Prep.