Game preview: Yukon at Choctaw

Yukon (7-1, 4-1) at Choctaw (3-5, 2-3)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Chocatw High School

Why the Millers could win: The offense has all the weapons. Run, pass, block. They do it all. RB Derek Deeds has been good filling in for Terry Jones while he’s hurt, and QB Corben Jones continues to be consistent and efficient in the passing game. And the defense has been solid outside of a couple hiccups.

Why the ‘Jackets could win: Suddenly, the playoffs aren’t so much of a long shot. Choctaw has the size and the toughness to match up with Yukon in the trenches, particularly with Tulsa commit Hunter Davis at D-end. And Tanner Hessman is an athletic QB who can make plays. He did nto play when Choctaw faced the Millers last season. 

Key matchup: Yukon run game vs. Choctaw defensive front. Whether Terry Jones is back from his ankle injury, or Derek Deeds filling in again, the Millers have been able to run the ball behind that strong offensive line. Their two-dimensional ability is what makes them so effective. If you’re going to beat them, you have to stop one, and the run game is Choctaw’s best chance.

The pick: Yukon 35, Choctaw 21. Yukon has scored 35 points in three of the last four games and four times this season. Seems like they have a knack for it.

– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com