Bixby rolls past Edmond Memorial 50-14 to stay unbeaten

EDMOND | Another Friday, another big road win for the Spartans.

Top-ranked Bixby beat Edmond Memorial 50-14 on Friday, Oct. 9, in a Class 6A-I District 1 game, according to the Tulsa World. The win moved the Spartans to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in district play. The Oklahoman counted it as Bixby's 19th straight win.

How the scoring went

Tylan Montgomery opened the scoring with a 23-yard run only two minutes into the game. Reece Madden then threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Landon Theinhardt, and Bixby led 13-0 after one quarter.

The Spartans pushed it to 29-7 by halftime. Reed Haack caught a touchdown pass from Preston Carter, and Isaiah "W" Butcher scored on a 2-yard run with 10 seconds left in the half.

Who made plays

Madden completed 15 of 20 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Montgomery ran for two scores on 12 carries for 52 yards, and Jack Gill led Bixby with 53 rushing yards on eight carries. Haack caught four passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Jax Rice added a 2-point run.

On defense, Lincoln Fugate intercepted two passes and Cole Seager picked off another. Edmond Memorial quarterback Talon Wilkerson threw both Bulldog touchdowns, and Memorial fell to 2-4 and 0-3 in district, the Tulsa World reported.

Six wins and counting

Here is how the season has gone so far, per MaxPreps:

• Aug. 28: Bixby 35, Owasso 27 (away)
• Sept. 4: Bixby 56, Stillwater 28 (home)
• Sept. 11: Bixby 13, Jenks 6 (home)
• Sept. 25: Bixby 46, Mustang 20 (away)
• Oct. 2: Bixby 80, Westmoore 0 (home), our recap
• Oct. 9: Bixby 50, Edmond Memorial 14 (away)

That adds up to 280 points scored and 95 allowed. MaxPreps ranks Bixby No. 1 in Oklahoma and No. 37 nationally.

What's next

Bixby comes home to face Norman North at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The Timberwolves are 5-1 after a 49-10 district win over Southmoore, according to the MaxPreps game recap. After that, the Spartans visit Edmond North on Oct. 23, host Broken Arrow on Oct. 30 and close the regular season at Southmoore on Nov. 6.

Gear up for Thursday night

Thursday's home game is a good excuse for new game-day gear. The Bixby Spartans Football Tee and Bixby Spartans Football Hoodie are easy picks, the Blue Spartan Logo Rally Towel is made for the student section, and the Spartans Football Velveteen Plush Blanket keeps you warm as October nights cool off. Browse the full Football collection.

Sources: Tulsa World staff report; The Oklahoman; MaxPreps game page and schedule.