High school football returned in dramatic fashion on Friday night, as the Atoka Wampus Cats held off a ferocious fourth-quarter surge by the Antlers Bearcats to claim a thrilling 7-6 victory in their season opener.
Driven by an unrelenting defensive unit that pitched a shutout over the final three quarters, Atoka snapped a three-year losing streak against their rival, earning their first 1-0 start to a football season since 2022.
The dramatic conclusion hinged entirely on the strength of Atoka's defense after the Wampus Cats held a narrow 7-6 lead late in the contest.
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