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Class 5A Semi-Finals
Guthrie (8-4) vs. Bixby (8-4)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Stillwater High School, 1224 N. Husband Street, 74075

Key match up: Guthrie’s defense vs. Bixby’s offense. If Guthrie can slow down running back DeWitt Jennings and the rest of the Spartan offense it should be a good night. Winning the battle up front will be a big part of that but Guthrie, like Bixby, has faced some tough competition this season and has the battle scars to show it.

The pick: Guthrie 14, Bixby 10. I like Guthrie’s grittyness in recent weeks but this one could go either way. Bixby is also very good.