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Oklahoma's 22 current commitments have almost entirely started their 2017 season's and now it's time to review their performances from the weekend. Not surprisingly there were a number of big wins, including several Sooners getting big wins against opponents from outside of state lines.
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The Skinny: Lancaster, and particularly Austin's defensive group, had a rocky start to the season surrendering 546-yards, including 313-yards through the air. Austin himself had an interception that was negated by a teammate's pass interference but Lancaster fell 57-40 to Denton Ryan and Oklahoma State quarterback commit Spencer Sanders.
Next Week: Lancaster (0-1) is traveling to South Oak Cliff on Sat., Sept. 2.
The Skinny: Due to Hurricane Harvey Cy-Falls hasn't started their season yet.
Next Week: Cy-Falls (0-0) has the week off.
The Skinny: On offense Carter had a couple of nice carries and at cornerback played a huge role in shutting down a talented Colleyville Heritage offense as Aledo downed Heritage 38-21 in a game that looks closer than it was.
Next Week: Aledo (1-0) is hosting Aguilas Blancas IPN of Mexico City, Mexico.
The Skinny: Rockdale hasn't started their season yet but Crawford has already suffered an injury and will miss, at least, a large portion of his senior season.
Next Week: Rockdale (0-0) is hosting Taylor.
The Skinny: Deerfield Beach, started the week finding out that they are the new No. 1 in Florida's class 8A. The end of the week wasn't quite as strong as a trip to New Jersey was ruined by a 44-21 loss to Jersey powerhouse St. Joseph's. In spite of all of the points for St. Joe's, Edwards helped a defense that permitted less than 300-yards of offense.
Next Week: Deerfield Beach (1-1) is traveling to Pompano Beach Blanche Ely on Sat., Sept. 9.
The Skinny: Another week another big win over a high-quality opponent as Union beat up Texas powerhouse Euless Trinity 38-7. Fields had another steady game that included six tackles, including one for loss.
Next Week: Union (2-0) is meeting Jenks at Skelly stadium on Thu., Sept. 7.
The Skinny: Due to Hurricane Harvey Brenham hasn't started their season yet.
Next Week: Brenham (0-0) is hosting Elgin.
The Skinny: Kelley had a big hand, with five tackles, a tackle for loss, and a forced fumble, in slowing down one of Texas's most physical teams and helping the Redskins largely shut down Euless Trinity 38-7.
Next Week: Union (2-0) is meeting Jenks at Tulsa's Skelly stadium on Thu., Sept. 7.
The Skinny: McLellan was well on his way to a 200-yard game before injuring his wrist. Still he finished with 136-yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns in Aledo's 38-21 win over Colleyville Heritage.
Next Week: Aledo (1-0) is hosting Aguilas Blancas IPN of Mexico City, Mexico.
The Skinny: Independence got back on the right track with a 30-16 win over Fort Scott C.C.
Next Week: Independence C.C. (1-1) is hosting Garden City C.C. on Sat., Sept. 9.
The Skinny: Mordecai went 12-27 for 199-yards and and two touchdowns in Midway's 35-28 win over Cedar Park.
Next Week: Midway (1-0) is hosting Round Rock Cedar Ridge
The Skinny: IMG got another win over a national top 10 opponent downing Corona (Calif.) Centennial 40-20. The game was tighter than the score appeared and Pledger had the Ascenders first two catches of the night.
Next Week: IMG (2-0) is hosting Baltimore St. Frances.
The Skinny: Against one of Arizona's perennial powerhouses Rattler and Pinnacle forced overtime, with two fourth quarter touchdowns but it wasn't enough as a fumble at the goal line, that would have forced a second overtime, ended the game at 35-28. He had 192-yards passing and a pair of touchdown tosses.
Next Week: Pinnacle (2-1) is hosting Mesa Mountain View.
The Skinny: Redmond kept the huge start to his season rolling with four sacks but it wasn't quite enough as the Bombers fell to rival Booker T. 27-24.
Next Week: Midwest City (1-1) is hosting Del City.
The Skinny: Robinson wasted no time getting his senior season off to a huge start with a 10-reception 188-yard and five touchdown (39, 13, 26, 21, 23) performance as All Saints downed Prestonwood Christian 61-50.
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Next Week: All Saints (1-0) is traveling to Addison Trinity Christian
The Skinny: Simpson helped pave the way for an offense that put up 440-yards of total offense, including 202-yards on the ground in Northwest's 35-20 win over Alvarado.
Next Week: Northwest (1-0) is hosting McKinney North.
The Skinny: Prestonwood fell 61-50 but Stogner has just been cleared to return so he sat out. He should be back in very short order.
Next Week: Prestonwood (0-1) is hosting Houston Episcopal.
The Skinny: Putnam City got off to a strong start with a win over rival Putnam City North 16-10 on Thursday night. On the night Tatum had 11 tackles and a sack.
Next Week: Putnam City (1-0) is traveling to Putnam City North on Thurs., Aug. 31.
The Skinny: Due to a hamstring injury Taylor sat out for the second straight week and had to watch as his Ridgeway team fell 28-20 to Kirby.
Next Week: Ridgeway (0-3) is traveling to Little Rock (Ark.) Pulaski Academy
The Skinny: Dunbar got back on track in week two with a 32-0 thrashing of Ponitz Career Tech. Thomas had 260-yards rushing and three touchdowns (74, 5, 2).
Next Week: Dunbar (1-1) is traveling to Cincinnati Mt. Healthy
The Skinny: Due to Hurricane Harvey Hempstead hasn't started their season yet.
Next Week: Hempstead (0-0) has the week off.
The Skinny: Westmoore got things rolling with a demolition of rival Moore 50-18 with an offense that was dominant enough to over come almost 170-yards in penalties.
Next Week: Westmoore (1-0) is traveling to Southmoore.