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Posted: Aug 27, 2019 2:55 PMUpdated: Aug 27, 2019 4:26 PM
Ironmen Show Bright Spots Ahead of Opener
The Nowata Ironmen prepare for a daunting stretch of three consecutive rivalry games to start the 2019 season. First up is Oklahoma Union on the road this Friday.
The Ironmen got a chance to get warmed up with a scrimmage against Pawhuska and Tulsa-Union JV last Friday. There were plenty of things to be encouraged by in the first on-field look at the team.
Of Course, senior Dillon Barnes was all over the field on defense. He is transitioning to outside linebacker in the new 3-4 defense look. Boys’ basketball Gary Hollingshead joined the staff this season and is the defensive coordinator.
Sophomore Emmett Sells made a great impression as well. Sells caught a touchdown pass and recorded an interception during the scrimmage.
Trenton Smith will start his first game at quarterback on Friday night. First-year head coach Chris Messner has full confidence that he is the right guy.
The Ironmen and Cougars square on Friday night at 7 p.m. Radio coverage will be on KRIG 104.9 FM starting at 6:30. We will have coverage from both team’s practices later this week.
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