Sequoyah Eagles prepare for rivalry game against Inola Longhorns

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:46 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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The Sequoyah Eagles will face the Inola Longhorns on August 28, an early test for the team after dropping to Class 2A. Coach Rob Gilbreath emphasizes the need for improvement compared to last year's 46-6 loss to Inola. The Longhorns are coming off a 9-3 season but have graduated 18 seniors, although they retain key players like running back Jayce Kent. Additional challengers for Sequoyah include Cleveland and Wyandotte, while other district opponents include Rejoice Christian and Holland Hall, who are expected to set a high standard in the league. Gilbreath aims for Sequoyah to secure a home playoff game.

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  • Sequoyah faces Inola on August 28.
  • Inola finished last season 9-3 but lost 18 seniors.
  • Gilbreath wants Sequoyah to compete better this year.
  • Rejoice Christian and Holland Hall are district front-runners.
  • Winning key matchups could secure a home playoff game.
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SEQUOYAH — Sequoyah will find out quickly how much progress it has made. The Eagles renew their rivalry with Inola on Aug. 28, providing an immediate measuring stick against a Longhorns program coming off a 9-3 season. Inola graduated 18 seniors, but Sequoyah coach Rob Gilbreath still expects a difficult matchup and wants to see Sequoyah compete better than it did in last year's meeting, a ...

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