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Tahlequah football showcases leadership in scrimmage against Muskogee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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Summary

Tahlequah High School football held a scrimmage against Muskogee during the first week of training camp. The match highlighted strong player leadership, with seniors Braxton Baker, Will Talburt, and Konner Tindel encouraging teammates and taking accountability for their performance. Coach Brad Gilbert praised the growth in team maturity as players stepped up to share their insights with the group. Despite the early stage of the season and challenges in their district, the Tigers are fostering a culture of ownership among players.

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•Tahlequah scrimmaged Muskogee during the first week of camp
•Senior players took initiative in team discussions
•Coach Brad Gilbert emphasized team maturity and accountability
•Tigers face challenges in a tough district
•Team aims for playoff success after previous near-misses

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7:52 PMYahoo Sports — COLUMN: Jake's takes: Besides win, THS leadership shines through in first scrimmage

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With the first week of training camp moved up, Tahlequah football players were hungry to get onto the field. Hitting one another in practice surely was tiring by the time the Tigers’ scrimmaged Muskogee. The win has been well-covered at this point, but something bigger than the execution, scoring and energy shined through to me: the leadership. After Brad Gilbert was done talking to his team, ...
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