Bishop Kelley can take a major step toward a District 5A-3 title when the Comets host Del City at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
The Comets (6-1) enter the game ranked No. 21 in the state after rattling off five straight wins, according to Sports Illustrated's Oklahoma high school football rankings published Oct. 21. Their lone loss came to Bishop McGuinness in the second game of the season. A win against Del City could put Kelley in prime position for the district championship, SI reported.
Del City beat Sapulpa 21-7 in Week 7.
The Tulsa World's Barry Lewis identified three marquee Week 8 games where district titles and playoff spots could be clinched. The Kelley-Del City matchup was one. The other two: Jones at Metro Christian and Checotah at Lincoln Christian.
Three-way tie at stake in 3A-4
No. 15 Jones (6-1) travels to Metro Christian in a game that could reshape District 3A-4. Jones, Berryhill and Metro Christian are locked in a three-way tie for first place, all 4-0 in district play, according to SI.
The Oklahoman listed the Jones-Metro Christian matchup as its top game statewide for Week 8.
Lincoln Christian returns after streak snapped
No. 6 Lincoln Christian (6-1) hosts Checotah after receiving a forfeit win over Spiro in Week 7. The Bulldogs last played Oct. 9, beating Heavener 55-0. Their only loss came Sept. 11, when Shiloh Christian ended their 44-game winning streak.
Checotah quarterback Cole Rolland has accounted for 2,064 yards and 31 touchdowns this season, the Tulsa World reported. Checotah routed Victory Christian 49-7 in Week 7.
Unbeaten Broken Arrow, Bixby roll on
No. 3 Broken Arrow (7-0) hosts Southmoore after beating Mustang 35-10 in Week 7. The Tigers piled up 285 rushing yards in that win. Tailback Corey Sango Jr. ran for 118 yards and two scores, while quarterback Shamar Banner led all rushers with 127 yards, according to SI.
No. 1 Bixby (7-0) travels to Edmond North after a 58-0 demolition of Norman North. The Spartans held Norman North to 109 yards of total offense and forced three takeaways, including a fumble return for a touchdown by Nathan Hobbs, SI reported.
More area matchups
No. 7 Jenks (5-2) visits Yukon riding a four-game win streak. The Trojans have scored 189 points in those four games, including a 64-7 rout of Edmond Santa Fe in Week 7, according to SI.
No. 12 Owasso (4-3) hosts Edmond Santa Fe. Junior Bryson Francis rushed for 221 yards and four touchdowns on nine carries in a 37-10 win at Yukon in Week 7, SI reported.
Tulsa Union hosts Deer Creek after a 45-15 win over Moore. Booker T. Washington heads to Sand Springs. No. 18 Coweta (6-1) faces Tulsa Rogers.
All games kick off at 7 p.m. Friday.
