Stilwell ended a 16-game long losing streak against Poteau Thursday, defeating the Pirates, 34-21, in Class 4A-4 action.
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In other LeFlore County games Thursday, Pocola and Talihina rolled to easy wins while Heavener and Panama both lost at home.
Stilwell 34, Poteau 21
Stilwell kept surprising people Thursday, this time Poteau. It was the Indians’ first win over Poteau since Nov. 2, 2007, a 27-7, before suffering 16-straight losses to the Pirates.
Stilwell improves to 6-1 overall, 3-1 in district play. Poteau is 4-3 and 2-2 heading into a home game next week against Hilldale.
Roland 20, Heavener 6
Roland also ended a losing streak, although a much shorter one, as the Rangers fought through a bad injury late in the first half and a rainstorm to down Heavener, 20-6, putting a damper on the Wolves’ homecoming.
Roland improves to 4-3 and 2-2, still in the playoff race, while Heavener is 1-6 and 0-4. Things don’t get any easier for the Wolves next week as they host Sequoyah-Tahlequah, which is currently in second place in the district after defeating Hugo Thursday.
Talihina 63, Central 12
Talihina continued to roll, winning its 21st straight game in a 63-12 win at Central, which was played with a running clock in the second half. The Golden Tigers are 7-0 and 4-0 in district play, tied with Regent Prep for the district lead.
The Tigers return home next week to host Drumright.
Pocola 42, Haskell 6
Pocola moved into a four-way tie for the district lead in District A-I-4 with a 42-6 win over Haskell, coupled with Coalgate’s 21-14 win over Panama on Thursday. The Indians are now tied for the district lead with Coalgate, Panama and Vian, which won easily over Okemah Thursday.
The Indians are 5-2 and 3-1 heading into a road game at Warner next week.
Coalgate 21, Panama 14
Panama’s undisputed lead in the district came to an end with the loss to Coalgate. The Razorbacks are now 3-4 overall and 3-1 in the district. Panama makes the long trip up I-40 next week to play Okemah.
