No miracle in Jenks as Trojans overwhelm Tigers 50-0
By GREGG STILWELL
Press sports special writer
Taylor Tannehill came on to kick from his own 20. The kick was long enough, traveling 50 yards to the Jenks 30, but disaster hit the Tigers as Gabe Lynn returned the free kick all the way back into the Tiger end zone for a 70 yard touchdown. Perry's extra point made the score 37-0.
Bryant had his chance to shine as a receiver, and Jackson got his opportunity on the ensuing Tahlequah drive. Thornton connected with Jackson for passes of eight, 10 and 11 yards, but penalties ruined the momentum and eventually forced the Tigers to punt.
Jackson showed that he had shaken off the block on his previous attempt, booting a 51 yard punt. But the Ginther to Adams connection burned the Tiger defense again, this time for a 36 yard gain on a first and 20, down to the Tahlequah nine.
This time fullback Grant Goodwin got the scoring honors, carrying for a nine yard touchdown. Blake Edwards was off the mark on his first extra point attempt of the night to keep the score at 43-0 with 4:09 to play in the third.
The Jenks second string scored the final points of the evening with Colton Dost scoring from four yards out after an impressive 37 yard run. Edwards kick was perfect this time as Jenks set the final score of 50-0.
Tahlequah had their best chance to score when they took over at the 9:22 mark of the final stanza. Crawford jump started the Tiger offense with a catch of seven yards and rushes of 16 and five yards.
Bryant came up with one of the longest plays against the Legion of Doom this season with a 43 yard run off of a fake punt. Bryant's heroics moved the ball to the Jenks 13.
But the ever proud Trojans always are determined to keep their endzone from seeing enemy cleats and the Tigers were turned away with a sack and an incompletion ending the Tahlequah scoring hopes.
Thornton joined a rare list of quarterbacks to pass for over 100 yards against the Jenks defense. The senior was 14 of 25 for 101 yards. Ginther led Jenks completing 13 of 16 for 237 yards.
Adkins led both teams in rushing with 82 yards on 13 carries. Bryant led the Tigers, thanks to his big play on the fake punt carrying seven times for 64 yards. Crawford gained 39 yards on 16 carries.
Bryant was the leader in both catches and receiving yards for the Tigers. Chucky had eight receptions for 46 yards. Jackson had 4 catches for 32 yards and Crawford had 20 yards on two catches.
The Tigers will be returning home to Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium for senior night next Friday against Sapulpa, the former home of Tahlequah head coach Tuffy Thornton. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. with senior night activities expected to begin around 6:50 p.m.