Norman North Timberwolves
Coach: JUSTIN JONES
Schedule:
9-2 – vs. Norman
9-10 – vs. Edmond Memorial
9-17 – at Yukon
9-24 – vs. Mustang
10-1 – at Owasso
10-7 – vs. Moore
10-14 – at Putnam City
10-22 – vs. Union
10-29 – at Edmond North
11-5 – at Southmoore
Last 7 Years:
2020 – 6-4
2019 – 3-7
2018 – 2-8
2017 – 7-4
2016 – 12-1
2015 – 7-4
2014 – 5-5
Quick Hits:
The Crosstown Clash regular season matchup was wiped out by Covid, the but series remained unbroken with a first round playoff game. North has won both playoff meetings between the schools; 42-34 in 2020 and 30-27 in 2006.
The Norman North-Moore series is unbroken dating back to 2001 when the game was cancelled due to the 9-11 attacks. The Timberwolves won 35-28 in 2020 to increase their all-time series lead to 13-9.
The Timberwolves have dropped consecutive games to Yukon but still lead the all-time series with five wins in eight games.
OFFENSE
The Timberwolves look to improve on last season’s quarterfinals playoff exit. They return four playmakers that will be key in helping break in new starting quarterback Gavin Frakes (6-4, 217, Sr). Frakes has prepped behind a multi-year starter and is ready to take over and lead the offense this season. Returning to the running back position is Chapman McKown (5-8, 160, Jr.), who had 1,000 rushing yards last season along with eight touchdowns. But McKown is more than just a running threat as he had 208 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Also returning for the Timberwolves is a trio of receivers. The leading returner is Brayden Dorney (6-0, 175, Jr.) who registered 144 total yards and one touchdown on seven receptions. Hayden Hack (6-3, 170, Sr) pulled in six receptions for 87 yards and two scores a year ago, and Brae Alonzo (5-10, 170, Sr.) tallied four catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. Anchoring down the offensive line will be center Walker Peck (6-2, 290, Sr.). Fourth-year head coach, Justin Jones, has a solid outlook for his team this season. “We are looking forward to things getting back to normal,” he said. “We are coming off of a good season and hope to continue to elevate our play as we navigate through a tough 6A-1 schedule.
DEFENSE
Coming off of a season that saw the Timberwolves give up an average of twenty-nine points per game, the team brings back a senior-heavy defense that is ready to be a force on the field. Outside linebacker, Duncan Parham (6-4, 220, Sr) is back after totaling 119 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and five sacks a year ago. He will be joined again at linebacker by Will Bradley (5-10, 180, Sr.) who had 112 tackles, five tackles for loss, and two sacks. Patrolling the back of the defense will be the safety duo of Jake Tadlock (5-10, 172, Sr.) and Eli Moulton (5-11, 165, Sr.), that combined for 172 tackles, four tackles for loss, 16 pass breakups, and five interceptions last season. Wreaking havoc on the front line will be nose guard Joshua Koranda (6-2, 310, Sr). He had 93 tackles and two sacks last year. Covering the receivers at the corner position will be Gavin Anderson (5-9, 174, Sr.) who contributed 44 tackles, four forced fumbles, and two pass break-ups.
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