Published: November 05, 2009 10:55 pm         

EHS looks to break Union hex

The Enid Plainsmen snapped one long losing streak earlier this season.

After 14 straight losses to Stillwater, the Plainsmen finally prevailed 35-12 in Week 5.

Tonight, the Plainsmen will be trying to snap another long losing skid when they host second-ranked Tulsa Union at D. Bruce Selby Stadium in the regular-season finale.

The defending state champion Redskins (8-1 overall, 6-0 in District 6A-4) have beaten the Plainsmen 13 straight times, and many of the games were blowouts.

In fact, most of the losses in the losing streak closely resembled last year’s 40-6 loss in which the Big Blue was dominated from the outset.

The Plainsmen (6-3 overall, 4-2 in District 6A-4) could send shock waves through the high school ranks with an upset tonight.

“This is a great opportunity against the kind of opponent you don’t get every week,’’ said Enid coach Tommy Parker. “Every dog has his day. Anybody can be beat on a given night. It can be done. Obviously, you have to have a great effort.

“I know we will compete every down. The biggest thing playing Union or Jenks, you can’t fear them. You have to attack them.

“I know one thing. This bunch has got a little chip on their shoulder and they play that way. There is no question in my mind that we will compete for four quarters.’’

Tonight’s results will finalize postseason playoff berths. The Plainsmen are in solid position to lock up the fourth-place position, and could move into third place. The playoffs begin next Friday.

The Plainsmen have played well at home this season, rolling up a 4-0 record at Selby Stadium.

Jonathan Burton returned to action last week after sitting out one game with a leg injury. Burton scored three touchdowns in a blowout win over Ponca City and now has rushed for 1,161 yards and scored 12 touchdowns.

Burton has moved into the program’s top 10 in seven offensive categories.

Alex Patterson went 9-for-9 in the second half and improved his season totals. The junior left-hander now is 70-for-135 for 1,070 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions.

Patterson currently ranks as No. 1 in school history for completion percentage in a season (59.8 percent).

Enid’s run defense has been impressive. Through nine games, opponents have rushed for just 849 yards, an average of 94 yards per game. Enid’s run defense is the best since the 1991 season.

After losing to top-ranked Jenks 27-25 in Week 2, the Redskins have cruised through the rest of the season. Union’s closest game since that loss was a 23-point win at Yukon in Week 6.

Game notes: The Plainsmen have been a fast-starting team all year, outscoring opponents 79-13 in the opening quarter this year. ... Enid is plus-12 in turnover margin. ...There will be a fireworks show at halftime of tonight’s game. ... Enid’s seniors will be recognized before the game. ... Enid kicker Matt Blakley is 28-for-28 on conversion kicks this season. ... Former Oklahoma Sooners radio announcer John Brooks is the new play-by-play man for the Union Redskins on 97.1 FM.



UNION AT ENID



Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

Site: D. Bruce Selby Stadium

Last meeting: Union won 40-6, 2008

Series: Union leads 13-4

Admission: $6 adults, $5 students

Radio: KCRC (1390-AM), KGWA (960-AM)



STARTING LINEUPS



Enid Plainsmen

Offense

QB 7 Alex Patterson 5-11, 160, jr.

RB 22 Jonathan Burton 5-10, 190, jr.

SE 16 Donnie Fuston 5-10, 160, sr.

SE 82 Mark Johnson 5-8, 160, sr.

SE 14 McLain Clemens 5-10, 165, sr.

SE 11 Cody Lee 5-9, 175, jr.

C 60 Colby Scott 6-0, 175, jr.

RG 68 Frank Gonzalez 6-0, 270, jr.

LG 61 Blake Ferguson 5-10, 230, jr.

RT 64 Tanner Newby 6-3, 280, sr.

LT 65 Brock Enmeier 6-3, 265, jr.

PK 19 Matt Blakley 6-3, 170, sr.

Defense

DE 28 Q. Bennett 5-10, 180, sr.

DE 50 Chris Campbell 6-4, 220, sr.

NG 57 C. Sanchez 5-10, 275, so.

LB 22 Jonathan Burton 5-10, 190, jr.

LB 47 Cyle Abbott 5-7, 160, sr.

LB 11 Cody Lee 5-9, 175, jr.

LB 24 Kaleb Hulva 6-0, 180, sr.

SS 14 McLain Clemens 5-10, 165, sr.

CB 3 Miguel Bretado 5-8, 175, sr.

CB 16 Donnie Fuston 5-10, 160, sr.

FS 82 Mark Johnson 5-8, 160, sr.

P 3 Miguel Bretado 5-8, 175, sr.







Union Redskins

Defense

DE 98 James Leach 6-1, 215, jr.

DE 38 Corbin Stall 6-3, 210, jr.

NG 99 Dalton Davis 6-0, 222, sr.

LB 45 Blace Waiser 5-10, 193, so.

LB 14 Luke Snider 5-10, 172, sr.

LB 35 Bobby Lind 6-0, 215, sr.

LB 13 Steven Stadler 5-11, 183, sr.

SS 16 Jacob Rice 6-3, 195, sr.

CB 22 M. Hedgepeth 5-6, 151, so.

CB 17 Colton Dost 5-9, 174, sr.

FS 8 Jon Swanfield 5-11, 166, sr.

P 28 Cole Way 6-8, 198, sr.

Offense

QB 5 Chase Boyce 5-11, 205, sr.

TB 25 Jalen Hearron 5-7, 165, jr.

TE 18 Deonte Morris 6-3, 229, sr.

FL 26 Thomas Roberson 6-3, 176, sr.

SE 7 Christian Hood 5-10, 157, jr.

SE 2 Kale Pearson 5-9, 155, jr.

C 51 Grant Christian 5-11, 241, so.

G 60 Drew Fischer 5-6, 230, jr.

G 78 Dalton Duckett 6-1, 331, sr.

T 50 Jake Keller 6-4, 260, sr.

T 58 Chance Haley 6-2, 225, jr.

PK 28 Cole Way 6-8, 198, sr.







EHS STATS



ENID HIGH FOOTBALL

6-3 Overall

SCORING BY QUARTERS



Opponents 13 51 23 13 0 — 100

Enid 79 68 49 32 3 — 231



TEAM STATISTICS

ENID OPP

First downs 130 98

Rushing 324-1653 291-849

C-A-I 93-163-5 86-171-10

Passing yards 1194 1059

Total offense 2847 1908

Fumbles/lost 13-8 23-15

Penalties/yards 73-674 66-607

Punts/Ave. 33-32 40-34

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING

ATT-YDS AVE. TD

Burton 180-1161 6.4 10

Clemens 30-171 5.7 3

Lee 27-149 5.5 2

Patterson 52-68 1.3 0

Wright 10-49 4.9 0

Moore 9-35 3.8 0

Miller 13-19 1.4 0

Hammer 1-4 4.0 0

Johnson 3-(-4) 0.0 0

Daugherty 1-(-8) 0.0 0

RECEIVING

R/YDS AVE. TD

Lee 26-311 11.9 2

Johnson 15-204 13.6 2

Fuston 17-199 11.7 1

Burton 16-170 10.6 2

Collums 8-96 12.0 3

Barnes 1-59 59.0 1

Clemens 4-56 14.0 0

King 1-33 33.0 0

Miller 2-31 15.5 1

Poage 1-26 26.0 0

Bretado 1-7 7.0 1

Moore 1-2 2.0 0

PASSING

C-A-I YDS TD

Patterson 70-135-3 1070 11

Miller 13-25-1 124 2

Daugherty 0-1-0 0 0

Baugh 0-2-1 0 0

SCORING

TD FG PAT 2PT PTS

Burton 12 0-0 0-0 0 72

Blakley 0 5-9 28-28 0 43

Lee 4 0-0 0-0 0 24

Clemens 4 0-0 0-0 0 24

Collums 3 0-0 0-0 1 20

Johnson 2 0-0 0-0 0 12

Fuston 2 0-0 0-0 0 12

Barnes 1 0-0 0-0 0 6

Miller 1 0-0 0-0 0 6

Bretado 1 0-0 0-0 0 6

Campbell 1 0-0 0-0 0 6

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

TACKLES

Abbott 65

Clemens 61

Bennett 50

Lee 50

Burton 46

Campbell 42

Barnes 33

Hulva 30

King 33

Bretado 29

Johnson 21

Sanchez 19

Roberts 16

Glasgow 16

Fuston 15

Duncan 9

Hammer 9

Silver 5

Poage 5

Collums 5

Scott 3

Waken 3

Ruiz 6

Gonzalez 2

Bustillos 3

Moore 3

Wanzer 2

Barker 2

Stowers 2

INTERCEPTIONS

Bretado 3, Lee 1, Clemens 4, Hulva 1, Johnson 1, Glasgow 1.

FUMBLE RECOVERIES

Clemens 4, Abbott 2, Hulva 2, Glasgow 2, Campbell 3.

BLOCKED KICKS

Glasgow 1.

SACKS

Bennett 6, Burton 2, Abbott 2, Barnes 1, Roberts 1, Campbell 4, Hulva 1.

EHS SCHEDULE

Sept. 4 Sand Springs W, 28-14

Sept. 11 at Sapulpa W, 22-3

Sept. 18 at Bartlesville L, 21-17

Sept. 25 at Owasso L, 19-14

Oct. 2 Stillwater W, 35-12

Oct. 9 at Choctaw L, 24-21

Oct. 15 Yukon W, 10-7

Oct. 23 at U.S. Grant W, 42-0

Oct. 30 Ponca City W, 42-0

Nov. 6 Tulsa Union

District 6A-4 standings

6A-4 All For Ag

Union 6-0 8-1 376 64

Owasso 5-1 6-3 207 179

Enid 4-2 6-3 231 100

Stillwater 3-3 4-5 259 214

Choctaw 3-3 3-6 169 268

Yukon 3-3 4-5 246 190

Ponca City 0-6 1-8 144 364

Grant 0-6 1-8 26 412

Last week’s results

Enid 42, Ponca City 0

Owasso 29, Yukon 26

Stillwater 34, Choctaw 0

Union 79, Grant 0

This week’s schedule

Union at Enid

Stillwater at Owasso

Yukon at Choctaw

Grant at Ponca City