High School Football Notebook: Heritage Hall QB Sterling Shepard out with concussion

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Published: November 4, 2009

Shepard out with concussion

Heritage Hall sophomore quarterback Sterling Shepard suffered his second concussion of the season in a 12-7 loss to John Marshall and may miss the rest of the season, coach Andy Bogert said.

Heritage Hall quarterback Sterling Shepard suffered a concussion during the second quarter of last week’s loss to John Marshall and will miss Friday’s game at St. Mary. This is the second concussion Shepard has suffered this season. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

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Shepard out with concussion

Bogert said Shepard is meeting with neurologists this week, and the staff will listen to whatever the neurologists suggest. Shepard will definitely miss Friday’s regular season finale.

Taking his place will be Cooper Cloud, while former quarterback Cale Courtney will remain at wide receiver.

"Cooper threw the ball well last week. We have confidence in his abilities,” Bogert said.

Shepard suffered a concussion against Casady and missed the following game against Weatherford.

The Chargers (5-4 overall, 5-1 district) can clinch a district title with a win at St. Mary on Friday.

Deer Creek banged up

Injuries are a part of the game, and Deer Creek coach Grant Gower knows that. But in his 26 years of coaching high school football, his team has never been hit with more injuries than this season. But the Antlers (4-5 overall, 3-3 district) are still in the hunt for a playoff spot.

"It’s a testament to the players and to the staff,” Gower said. "It’s not that the confidence has gone away, but it’s reaching a point where you’re not sure who can play.”

Starting running back Colten Sander is already out for the season. In last week’s loss to Altus, quarterback Alex Christensen broke his hand, replacement Tyson Wade broke his collarbone and running back Tyler Price tore ligaments in his thumb.

Gower said he plans to play Hunter Dinkines at quarterback for Friday’s game at Lawton MacArthur (6-3, 4-2).

Bethany QB quits team

Bethany will have a new quarterback this week when it closes out the regular season Friday night against Pauls Valley. Silas Day began the season as the starter but quit the team on Monday. When contacted by the Oklahoman Tuesday, Day said he didn’t want to comment on his decision.

"It’s a long story,” Day said.

Ryley Claborn will replace Day. Claborn is 16-of-36 passing for 190 yards and a touchdown in limited action.

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