Capsule: Star Spencer at Glenpool

By Ryan Aber
raber@opubco.com

Star Spencer (7-2, 6-0 4A-2) at Glenpool (9-0, 6-0 4A-2)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Glenpool High

Playoff implications: It’s simple. The winner wins 4A-2 and hosts the fourth place team in 4A-1 to begin the playoffs. The loser has a much tougher first-round game, at home likely against Douglass.

Star Spencer (L, Millwood; W, Southeast; L, Douglass; W, McLoud; W, Tecumseh; W, Cushing; W, Seminole; W, Cleveland; W, Mannford)
Why the Bobcats can win: Because Star Spencer’s defense has been outstanding since a couple stumbles in non-district play. Sure, the level of competition isn’t what it was then but there has been a marked improvement. Star Spencer gave up 100 points in three non-district games. Since, they’ve given up 23. A big key to that has been the health and stability of Terence Olds.

Glenpool (W, Berryhill; W, Bixby; W, Okmulgee; W, Seminole; W, Cleveland; W, Mannford; W, McLoud; W, Cushing; W, Tecumseh)
Why the Warriors can win: Because they’re used to winning these type of games. Glenpool consistently performs on the big stage. The defending champions are just as strong as they were last year.

Stat leaders
RUSHING
Star Spencer
Darwin Rideau: 99 carries, 1,204 yards, 15 TDs, 12.16 yards per carry
Franky Jamison: 62 carries, 626 yards, 7 TDs, 10.10 yards per carry
Terence Olds: 44 carries, 510 yards, 9 TDs, 11.59 yards per carry

Glenpool
Marco Nelson: 67 carries, 1,070 yards, 16 TDs, 15.97 yards per carry
Drew Molencupp: 45 carries, 517 yards, 14 TDs, 11.49 yards per carry
Alton Adkins: 50 carries, 407 yards, 4 TDs, 8.14 yards per carry

PASSING
Star Spencer
Franky Jamison 39-71-777 7 TDs, 5 INTs

Glenpool
Derek Allen: 34-57-531 6 TDs, 4 INTs

RECEIVING
Star Spencer
Stevo Henderson: 9 catches, 228 yards, 3 TDs, 25.33 yards per catch