Ex-OU QB Thompson’s son leads Texas into rivalry game with Sooners

NORMAN (AP) — Former Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson never imagined he’d even consider putting up the “Hook ‘em Horns” hand gesture.He’s done it now, and for good reason. His son, Casey, will start at quarterback for No. 21 Texas (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) against No.

Red River rivalry highlights week with Big 12 byes

(AP) – No. 6 Oklahoma vs. No. 21 Texas. While the Red River rivalry won’t be a Big 12 game too much longer, the sixtime defending Big 12 champion Sooners (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) and resurgent Longhorns (4-1, 2-0) meet this second Saturday of October at the State Fair of Texas tied with idle No.

Working it out

Trigger Williamson works out a problem on the dry erase board at Eastside Academy.

Reds return home

Finally.For the first time this season, the Clinton Red Tornadoes (4-1, 2-0) get to play at home. The Reds host Cache (2-3, 0-2) Friday for homecoming.Clinton is all too familiar with homecoming festivities this season.

Bentley wins weekly picks contest

Carol Bently captured her second weekly picks contest.There was a twoway tie for the crown with Bently and another former winner Ronald Saucier at six correct picks.In the tiebreaker, Clinton rushed for 471 yards last week versus Chickasha.Bentley guessed 237 yards while Saucier picked 200 yards.

Lady Dawgs finish seventh

EDMOND – Southwestern Oklahoma State women’s golf traveled to Edmond to compete in the Grace Shin Invitational at the Golf Club and the team finished in seventh place amongst the twenty teams who participated.

OU defense flourishing under Alex Grinch

NORMAN (AP) — Not long ago, an Oklahoma team giving up three defensive touchdowns and 420 yards would have been cause for celebration.Not anymore.

Christian Bermea

Christian Bermea made a highlight reel tackle in Clinton’s win last week. Bermea also recorded his first interception of the season versus Chickasha. CDN | Adam Ewing

Potential new Big 12 rivalries after realignment

(AP) – The Big 12 will have nothing like the Red River rivalry on the second Saturday in October once Texas and Oklahoma make their move to the Southeastern Conference.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RANKINGS

CLASS 6A DIVISION I1. Jenks (4-1)2. Union (4-1)3. Owasso (4-1)4. Moore (5-0)5. Edmond Santa Fe (3-2)CLASS 6A DIVISION II1. Bixby (5-0)2. Choctaw (4-1)3. B.T. Washington (4-1)4. Sand Springs (5-0)5. Del City (4-1)CLASS 5A1. Collinsville (5-0)2. McAlester (5-0)3. Coweta (5-0)4. Lawton Mac (5-0)5.