Friday Night lights: Up, up and away with News9

By Jenni Carlson

Published: October 27, 2006

Curtis Fitzpatrick spotted the crowd gathering on the ground, even though the helicopter was still looking down on the treetops.

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KWTV News9 sportscaster Curtis Fitzpatrick, left, and photographer Ken Kilbourn climb a mountain over the stadium for a pregame shot before the Purcell played Plainview on Oct. 13. BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN

Friday Night in Lights
High school football is big news on Friday night in Oklahoma City, like it is in many locales across the country. Here's a look at the metro's other high school football highlight shows:

Friday Night Heroes

The station: KFOR-4

The host: Bob Barry Jr.

The lowdown: The metro's longest-running show dates back to the '80s. Barry flies to two games in Chopper 4 every week. High School Xtra

The station: KOCO-5

The host: Mark Rodgers or Chris Callahan

The lowdown: The station's tricked-out Hummer, which has become a fan favorite, appears at the game of the week.

Gridiron Friday

The station: KOKH-25

The hosts: Kris Roberts and Brent Skarky

The lowdown: The metro's newest show began this season when the Fox affiliate brought back its local sportscast.

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