One pre-season scrimmage is under the Buc footballers belts.Against Canadian last Friday night, the Bucs dominated. Head Coach Mike Kirtley said he was pleased. “It was good for a first scrimmage.”Practices will now go to after school at 3:30 p.m. daily. The Bucs face a tougher test this Thursday when they host 2A Chisholm in a 6 p.m. scrimmage at Buc Stadium.Tonkawa coaches welcomed about 31 prospects so far this season..In the first pre-season poll out this year. MaxPreps has the Bucs topping Class A ranked number one ahead of defending state champion Fairview at 2. Others rated include 3. Hominy, 4. Colcord, 5. Gore, 6. Woodland, 7. Stroud, 8. Christian Heritage, 9. Ringling and 10. Crescent.Tonkawa opens the 2023 campaign at home Friday, Sept. 1, vs. Newkirk.Assisting Kirtley this year are Kurt Kirtley, Chase Pluger, Simeon Shepherd and Kale Dice.Those still out for football follow: Seniors: Ryan Morgan, Peyten Keith, Dalton Pierce, Isaiah Lively, Dom Grein, Derek Strong, Jeffrey Lieb Juniors: Clayton Lopeman, Hayden Grell Sophomores: Westyn Freeman , Cayden Duvall, Lucas Keith, Brody Reed, Jax Thompson, Cale Denton, Kaydon Morrill, Barrick Wano , Matthew Gottman, Conner Dewitt, Brett Shepherd, Gavin Ward, Colbey Milligan, Haziel Hernandez Freshmen: Kace Tautfest, Kade Ditmore, Loudyn Alexander, Walker McAninch, Trip Briggs, Andrew Wano, Keavin Medina, Martin Blueback The 2023 Tonkawa schedule follows: VARSITY SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 1, Newkirk here Friday, Sept. 8, at Perry Friday, Sept. 15, at Blackwell Friday, Sept. 22, Chouteau* Friday, Sept. 29, Pawnee* Friday, Oct. 6, OK Union*, Homecoming Friday, Oct. 13, at Morrison* Friday, Oct. 20, Hominy*, Senior Night Friday, Oct. 27, at Chelsea* Friday, Nov. 3, at Woodland* *-denotes District A-5 games-- all games at 7 p.m. -- ...
