Claremore vs. Tulsa Rogers

Game is scheduled for Webster Stadium, on the campus of Webster High School, 1919 W. 40th St. After posting their first victory of the season last week, the Zebras are brimming with confidence. With a win over Rogers, they could find themselves a legitimate possibility for a District 5A-4 playoff spot. Rogers has had its ups and downs, losing its opener to Tulsa Hale, 42-12, and then bashing Tulsa Webster, 56-8. The Ropers’ most talked-about win was their 52-50 escape at Catoosa in Week 3. With scores like that, it’s no wonder the Ropers are the second-highest scoring team (30 points) in the district, behind No. 1-ranked East Central. The Rop have two potent offensive threats, Lamar Norman (11 touchdowns, 900 yards rushing) and William Ray (eight touchdown receptions, 23 yards per catch). Records: Rogers (2-1, 4-2), Claremore (1-2, 1-5). Last season: Did not play. Hungry? Billy Ray’s Bar-B-Q, 3524 Southwest Blvd., is nearby, and it’s a West Tulsa must.

Metro Christian at Sequoyah

Metro was expected to pose a threat to Sequoyah’s district domination, but a 31-14 loss at Vinita dissolved some of that mystery. Still, Metro bounced back the following week to win, 21-6, at formidable Locust Grove. Any realistic talk, however, of a threat to Sequoyah remains weeks away. Vinita, which hosts Sequoyah to close the regular season, has moved into the Top 10 with an unblemished record. Sequoyah has become the unanimous No. 1 selection in Class 3A, grabbing every vote in The Associated Press rankings. That is an improvement over recent weeks when the Eagles were seeing some first-place votes going to Seminole. Sequoyah still is unscored upon in the first half. Only two teams have scored (21 points) in the third quarter. Records: Sequoyah (3-0, 6-0), Metro Christian (2-1, 4-2). Last season: Did not play.

Oologah at Grove

Oologah’s rugged September schedule could begin paying dividends in October. The first clue will come at Grove. The Ridgerunners pitched shutouts in their first two district games, and that has enabled them to lower their per-game point yield to 13. Oologah, though, shows up after scoring 100 points in its last two outings. It’s a game that will match running backs: Oologah’s Brett Swindell has rushed for 686 yards and 6.7 per carry, Grove’s Colton Gehrke has 615 yards and 5.9 per. Records: Oologah (2-1, 3-3), Grove (3-0, 4-2). Last season: Did not play. Hungry? Gotta try Catfish John’s, on U.S. 59 North, in Grove.

Dewey at Inola

Inola is probably welcoming the Bulldoggers with open arms. Having lost five in a row, Inola would have to like Dewey and its 1-5 record (three straight losses). Plus, Dewey has lost its last two games by a combined score of 93-7. The only common opponent is Chelsea. Dewey prevailed at Chelsea, 33-12, in Week 3. Inola had a much easier time with Chelsea, winning, 53-6, in the opener. Records: Inola (0-3, 1-5), Dewey (0-3, 1-5). Last season: Dewey 35, Inola 7.

Sperry at Chelsea

High-scoring Sperry and unstoppable Kevin Smart are riding into Chelsea Friday night. Sperry is carrying a four-game winning streak after losing to Claremore Sequoyah. Over the last three games, Sperry is averaging 51 points, punctuated by a 69-0 rout of Caney Valley. And Smart has been just as offensive. The transfer from Berryhill has racked up 21 touchdowns, and ran for 310 yards last week against Verdigris. His 21 scores are the second highest number in 11-man football. Chelsea has had difficulties of its own the last two weeks, losing to Cascia Hall, 70-0, and Pawhuska, 37-8. Records: Sperry (3-0, 5-1), Chelsea (1-2, 1-5). Last season: Sperry 49, Chelsea 19.