Tuttle: Looking ahead at 2009

Tuttle may not be rebuilding, but this will be a transition year for the Tigers who will be replacing key starters on both sides of the ball including at quarterback where Tanner Koons takes over for his older brother Sterling. Still, Tuttle has plenty coming back making them a top 10 team in their class.

Kingfisher will provide a nice test in non-district play and could give the new look offense a glimpse of their progress against what is usually a pretty stiff defense. Other days to watch are an Oct. 9 road game at Clinton, a team that some pick as one of the favorites in Class 3A. Tuttle closes their regular season with two games against Santa Fe South and Anadarko which they should be clear favorites.

Sept. 4 vs. Marlow
Sept. 11 at Kingfisher
Sept. 18 at Hilldale
Sept. 25 at Elgin
Oct. 2 vs. Blanchard
Oct. 9 at Clinton
Oct. 15 vs. Newcastle
Oct. 24 at Cache
Oct. 30 vs. Anadarko
Nov. 6 at Santa Fe South