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High school football schedule: Week 11 predictions, picks and top games

Week 11 of the high school football season has arrived and for many states, that means that rivalry week has arrived. Every state has its fare share of notable rivalries, but only a select few features two teams many consider to be as favorites for a state championship this year. This week's slate of top games features several of those matchups. But first, here are staff prediction standings heading into Week 11: 1. Alex Martin: 72-28 2. Joe Spears: 71-29 3. Ansley Gavlak: 66-34 T4. Alyce Brown, Ehsan Kassim, Logan Newman: 64-36 High school football rankings: Two new teams enter USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Game of the Week: Broken Arrow (OK) at No. 23 Bixby (OK) Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. CT The top two teams in Oklahoma throughout the year finally square off on the field in a rematch of the Class 6A-I semifinal last season that Bixby (8-0) won 49-17. That loss seemed to spark something inside of Broken Arrow (8-0). The Tigers have been dominant this season winning by an average 36 points per game with their closest win coming by 21 points over Owasso (OK) back on Sept. 11. Broken Arrow also leads the

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Cimarron Middle School pianist spreads kindness by helping students, staff

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Bruce "Chuck" Sinclair has a gift that he shares with students at Cimarron Middle School in Edmond each week. He is the accompanist for the music department. "Music's just been a big part of my life," said Sinclair. "The good Lord gave me the talent."

Edmond, OK · 10d
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Hilbert urges follow-through on reading reforms as Valliant highlights OLI support

OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Oklahoma educators used an Oct. 29 news briefing to report on teacher training, literacy coaching, and early reading intervention, with Valliant Public Schools highlighting support from the State Chamber Research Foundation’s Oklahoma Literacy Initiative. The briefing focused on putting...

Oklahoma · 10d
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Oklahoma Daily

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Where Oklahoma’s governor candidates stand on higher education

With the election for Oklahoma’s new governor approaching, Oklahomans are wondering how the gubernatorial candidates plan to improve education in the state. The governor does not have direct control over the everyday operations of higher education. However, it is within the governor’s power to issue executive orders, as Gov. Kevin Stitt has done this year with Executive Order 2026-06 regarding tenure reform.

Oklahoma · 10d
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Broken Arrow Pulls Off 17-14 Win at Top-Ranked Bixby: Oklahoma High School Football

Tigers shut down the Spartans in the second half of 6AI-1 showdown between undefeated squads

Broken Arrow, OK · 9d

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OSU New Schools: Aviation & Nursing

State University is establishing two new academic schools, building on rapid enrollment growth and growing workforce demand in two of Oklahoma’s most critical industries. OSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences will launch the School of Aviation and Space and the School of Nursing on July 1, 2027.

Oklahoma · 10d

Oklahoma Voice

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Oklahoma lawmakers consider strategies to counter student absenteeism

OKLAHOMA CITY — Addressing student absenteeism will take two things, school district and court officials said Wednesday: money and manpower. Speakers at an interim study at the state Capitol agreed Oklahoma could help improve school attendance by funding more full-time staff dedicated to meeting with families and connecting them to resources, overseeing court diversion programs […]

Oklahoma · 11d

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New Strong Readers Act implementation is ongoing

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Legislature passed a historic literacy package this past legislative session, and implementation is ongoing. On Thursday, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow) held a press conference to talk about progress being made when it comes to reading initiatives. Only 27% of third...

Oklahoma · 10d

KFOR

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Shannon responds to backlash over social media posts about public schools

Republican lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon drew criticism online this weekend after agreeing with social media users who said he does not support or love public schools—a comment Shannon now says was about Oklahoma's education ranking, while public education advocates argue his party caused that decline.

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Lawrence seventh-graders charter bus hits semitruck

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KCTV) - A fun field trip turned scary when a charter bus carrying 24 Lawrence seventh-graders crashed in Oklahoma City. The middle-schoolers from St. John Catholic School in Lawrence are OK after their charter bus collided with a semitruck this morning. Principal Jeff Harkin said the students...

Oklahoma City, OK · 12d

The Oklahoman

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Broken Arrow at Bixby tops Oklahoma high school football games in Week 9 of 2026 season

It’s the penultimate week of the 2026 Oklahoma high school football regular season. Some teams have already sealed district championships, while many titles remain up for grabs. Here are The Oklahoman’s top 10 games for Week 9. * Note: All games are set for Friday. More: The Oklahoman's Class 6A-I to C high school football rankings for OSSAA Week 9 1. No. 2 Broken Arrow (8-0, 5-0 District 6A-I-1) at No. 1 Bixby (8-0, 5-0): This is arguably the most anticipated regular season game of the year in Oklahoma high school football. Bixby , the Class 6A-I champion every season since moving up from Class 6A-II in 2022, has continued to dominate, but Broken Arrow has been just as impressive this season and will try to prove it is the new king of the state. 2. No. 1 Talihina (8-0, 5-0 District A-II-3) at No. 3 Regent Prep (8-0, 5-0): Talihina senior quarterback Landen Griffith has been sensational after leading the Golden Tigers to the title last season. Griffith has completed 73% of his passes for 2,084 yards with 34 touchdowns and no interceptions and has run for 530 yards and 11 scores on 52 carries. But Talihina will have

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UCO denies illegal DEI-job claim after undercover video

EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — The University of Central Oklahoma says it is complying with Oklahoma’s law restricting state-funded diversity, equity and inclusion programs after an undercover video released by a conservative activist group alleged an employee’s job was “illegal.”. Accuracy in Media, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit...

Edmond, OK · 10d

KFOR

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Momentum builds to strengthen reading through Strong Readers Act

Oklahoma state and education leaders are keeping the momentum going on the initiative to help Oklahoma children become strong readers.

Oklahoma · 10d

KCTV

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Bus carrying Kansas seventh-graders crashes in OKC

Oklahoma City, OK · 12d

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Edmond Memorial High School quarterback recovering after surgery for fractured vertebra

EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — Edmond Memorial High School officials are providing an update after a frightening injury on the football field last Friday night. Quarterback Talon Wilkerson was injured on a third-down play against Mustang. The junior was taken off the field in an ambulance after a lengthy delay.

Edmond, OK · 13d

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The man who brought Pistol Pete to life

Oklahoma State University’s mascot, Pistol Pete, has more of a story than most might realize. The mascot was not created out of the blue, but is based on a real person named Frank B. Eaton who celebrated his birthday earlier this week. Eaton was born on Oct. 26, 1860,...

Oklahoma · 10d

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High school football rankings: Teams from Alabama, Kentucky and Oklahoma enter latest media composite top 25

Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), Prattville (Ala.) and Bixby (Okla.) entered the media composite top 25 high school football rankings for the first time this week. Trinity has been nearly unstoppable this season and comes in at No. 20 in this week's composite. Since falling to No. 7 Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 35-27 on Sept. 11, the Shamrocks have pitched six straight shutouts, putting up 279 points in those games.

Oklahoma · 12d

The Oklahoman

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Prep Spotlight: Getting to know Millwood football player Damontre Butler

From their hidden talent to favorite music, Oklahoma City-area high school athletes have a wide range of views. The Oklahoman asked each athlete who attended an annual media day to answer those questions and more. Let’s get to know the athletes in the Prep Spotlight: More: Oklahoma high school football Week 8 four downs. OSSAA best upsets, players and more Damontre Butler, Millwood Sport: Football Class: So. | Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 275 Social media: @DamontreButler (X) Favorite pregame musical artist and/or song: "NBA Youngboy." What's your dream career outside of being a professional athlete? : "Day trading." Who's the best athlete — not on your team — that you've played against?: (Five-star 2027 McKeesport Area High School [PA] running back) Kemon Spell." What other sport that you don't play would you be good at? : "Basketball." If you could change your school mascot, what would it be and why?: "I would change it to a Lion." Jordan Davis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jordan? He can be reached at jdavis@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @thejordancdavis . Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Jordan’s work and that

Oklahoma City, OK · 13d

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New accreditation rule downgrades dozens of Oklahoma districts for academics

Fifty-nine school districts, including the three largest in the state, have had their accreditation status downgraded over poor reading and math test scores. The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Thursday to designate the districts as “accredited with warning” along with eight others that had non-academic deficiencies. Accredited with warning is defined as having a deficiency that “seriously detracts” from the quality of a district’s education program, according to Oklahoma State Department of Education documents.

Oklahoma · 12d

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The Reviews Are In: Teachers Are Loving We Are Teachers Premium

When We Are Teachers launched Premium, the goal was simple: Give teachers access to professionally designed, classroom-tested resources that are ready to use and easy to implement. Premium members get unlimited downloads from a growing library of standards-aligned resources created in partnership with experienced educators. But don’t just take our...

Oklahoma · 11d