Buffaloes again look to clean up defense against Chieftains
McAlester will yet again seek to clean up defensive miscues when they take on Sapulpa on the road Friday. The Chieftains are 3-2 on the year with wins over Ft. Gibson (4-1), Tahlequah (2-3) and East Central (2-3). Sapulpa dropped its most recent game against Bishop Kelley (4-1) 25-19. For coach Jeff Craig, the matchup with the Chieftains will be the next in a series of games where his team ...
McAlester is set to face Sapulpa on Friday in an effort to improve their defense. The Chieftains have a 3-2 record this season, with victories over Ft. Gibson, Tahlequah, and East Central. Sapulpa's last game was a 25-19 loss to Bishop Kelley. Coach Jeff Craig notes that the Chieftains can score "big plays" due to their ground game and perimeter threats, making limiting these plays the focus for his team.
Craig has mentioned defensive breakdowns as a hindrance in all games, even their wins. The Buffaloes' offense is averaging 224 passing yards and 126 rushing yards per game, but injuries are forcing changes. Receiver Jekolbi Boyd has a broken thumb, Denver Durant has a knee issue, Davien Pouncil has a knee strain, and freshman running back DJ Johnson has a broken finger.
These injuries are causing the coaching staff to shuffle players and adjust their strategies on offense. The game will take place at Sapulpa at 7 p.m.
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