Heritage Hall busts Bethany on national television

The result was a 55-10 defeat of Bethany at Pop Murray Field on Friday night, signaling to the rest of Class 3A that the Chargers are more than ready for a run at another state championship.

The bright lights of ESPN — the TV network literally brought in brighter lights for the broadcast — didn't phase Heritage Hall's veteran team, some of whom have been a part of more than 50 varsity games during their careers.

“We've been on TV and had a lot of media come around before,” said Shepard, who had three touchdown catches and a TD run. “Coach (Andy Bogert) told us before the game to not worry about the cameras and just play our game. That's what we did.”

The win sets up a meeting at Kingfisher — a rematch of last year's 3A state title game — next week with the district championship going to the winner.

Quarterback Quinn Shanbour threw for six touchdowns Friday, completing 12 of 15 passes for 293 yards. He hit Cale Courtney for a 41-yard touchdown on the first snap of the game and connected with Sanders for a 77-yard score moments later.

“When we jump teams early, we take them out of their game plan,” Bogert said. “And we took them out of theirs pretty quickly.

“This is the most experienced team I've ever had, and that helps. We try to keep them loose and relaxed, and they do a good job with that. They were not star-struck tonight. They played well.”