Darren (father) and Tucker (son) Yarbrough on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 in Blanchard, Okla. Darren played on the 1979 Blanchard state championship team, and Tucker will play in the finals this week. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

Blanchard's Tucker Yarbrough wants a gold ring, just like his father

Sports | Published: Thu, Dec 6, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - Tucker Yarbrough's father, Darren, played on the Lions' 1979 state championship football team. Now Tucker has a chance to get a ring of his own when Blanchard faces Kingfisher for the Class 3A title on Friday.

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