The Making Of A Champion

Sulphur’s Colt Williams (54) and Dan Townsend (34) leap high to harass Kingfisher kicker Marcos Ortega on this field goal attempt in the 2002 semifinal win that set the stage for the Bulldog’s shot the following week at their first state title. The failure of this field goal and a missed extra point earlier saved Sulphur from possible defeat by forcing the Yellowjackets to score a touchdown to win the game instead of kicking a field goal.

The Making Of A Champion

Sulphur tailback Todd Crumb (22) eludes a Kingfisher defender in the Dog’s come from behind win over the Yellowjackets to stake a claim in the 2002 Class 3A state title game against Seminole.

The Making Of A Champion

Sulphur quarterback Drew Swartz sprints into open field on this run in the Dog’s four-point win over Kingfisher in the 2002 semifinal game.

The Making Of A Champion

On a cold, crisp afternoon under the shining sun in Putnam City, a community watched.And waited.And cheered.And stressed.That Saturday afternoon, a roller-coaster of emotions captivated a crowd watching what would eventually be the biggest win in school history (at that point), as Sulphur held on to beat Kingfisher 19-15 and ...

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