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Chieftains rally to defeat Buffaloes with second half surge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

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Summary

On October 12, Sapulpa overcame an early deficit to defeat McAlester 34-14 in football. The Buffaloes started strong, leading 14-6 at halftime, but the Chieftains scored three touchdowns in the third quarter, with significant plays including a 70-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard fumble return. McAlester struggled with turnovers, leading to crucial scoring opportunities for Sapulpa. Buffaloes' coach Jeff Craig criticized his team's performance, stressing the need for improvement in defensive coverage. Next, McAlester is set to face Will Rogers on Thursday at Hook Eales Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•Sapulpa trails 6-14 at halftime
•Chieftains score three touchdowns in the third quarter
•McAlester has issues with turnovers
•Buffaloes play Will Rogers next on Thursday
•Coach Craig calls for defensive strategy changes

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11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Chieftains' comeback drops Buffaloes

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Sapulpa’s second half comeback gave McAlester its second straight loss Friday. It was a tumultuous beginning for the Buffaloes (2-4) as they fumbled the initial kickoff and the Chieftains (4-2) recovered on the McAlester 30-yard line. On Sapulpa’s first play, the Chieftains scored a touchdown but the point after touchdown was no good. The Buffaloes overcame the mistake and scored on their next ...
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