McAlester travels to face Muskogee in Friday night football matchup

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Summary

McAlester visits Muskogee this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Rougher Village. Muskogee enters the contest following a 19-13 victory over Springdale, Arkansas, where running back Anthony Hytche recorded 239 rushing yards and a game-winning 98-yard touchdown. The Roughers face uncertainty regarding the availability of starting quarterback Brayden McMullen, who sustained a concussion during the previous game. Backup DJ Hill took over duties and threw two touchdown passes in the win. Meanwhile, McAlester continues to manage a roster thinned by injuries, including concerns surrounding inside linebacker Trevin Simons and defensive lineman Madden Goodner. Coach Jeff Craig stated that his team is focused on improving from their opening week performance as they prepare to defend against the Muskogee rushing attack.

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  • Muskogee defeated Springdale 19-13 behind a 98-yard rushing touchdown by Anthony Hytche.
  • Muskogee starting quarterback Brayden McMullen is questionable for Friday with a concussion.
  • McAlester is managing injuries to key players Trevin Simons and Madden Goodner.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rougher Village in Muskogee.
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Muskogee is riding high coming off a game-winning 98-yard touchdown in week zero, but it’ll be McAlester’s job to cool the Roughers down Friday. With 4:08 remaining in the game against Springdale, Arkansas, Muskogee received a punt and were spotted at their own 3 yard line and a holding call pushed the offense back to the 2 yard line. There was a botched snap in the end zone, but running back ...

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