Rivalry game headlines Homecoming 2022

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  • Jackson Blackmon breaks a tackle in Friday’s game at Chickasha. Josh Burton/WDN
  • Nick Jett catches a punt during the first half of Weatherford’s game Friday. Josh Burton/WDN ►
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Homecoming 2022 will feature a western Oklahoma rival Friday night at Weatherford High School, as the Eagles host Woodward.

The two schools, have met every year since 2004, with Weatherford holding a 14-4 series lead in those games and a 19-9 series lead overall. The games since 2004 have been both district and non-district games.

This year, the rivalry has a little bit more meaning since Woodward was placed in District 4A-1 with Weatherford.

They’ve met as non-district foes since Woodward made the jump to Class 5A in 2016.

“They’re a good, physical team every year, so I expect them to be the same,” coach Reagan Roof said.

The Eagles and Boomers usually have a close game. Weatherford won the 2021 game, 25-15, and won the 2020 game, 38-21.

Weatherford has won eight straight in the rivalry, with the last Woodward win coming in 2013 — a 34-0 win.

Homecoming ceremonies will begin 6:40 p.m. before the game, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Woody Roof Field.