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Miami Wardogs

Coach: ZACH GARDNER 

Schedule:

9-6 – vs. Sequoyah Claremore 

9-13 – at Jay 

9-20 – OPEN 

9-27 – at Grove 

10-4 – at Catoosa 

10-11 – vs. Wagoner 

10-17 – vs. McLain 

10-25 – at Oologah 

11-1 – vs. Cleveland 

11-8 – at Bristow 

Quick Hits:

Miami has lost ten striaght to Oologah. The WarDogs last defeated the Mustangs 35-20 in 2006. The teams have been in the same district in 18 of the last 20 years. 

The War Dogs have not made the post-season since 2008. Miami has played in one state championshp game, losing to Shawnee in the 1973 Class 3A finals. 

Miami defeated McLain 27-14 to get back on the winning side of things in the series. The teams will meet for the 10th consecutive season with the WarDogs winning five of nine.

Last 6 Years:
2018 – 3-7

2017 – 1-9 

2016 – 1-9

2015 – 3-7

2014 – 4-6

2013 – 3-7

OFFENSE 

The ball-control style offense head coach Zach Gardner will utilize this season is steered by quarterback Gavin Payton (5-11, 170, Sr.). Payton has plenty of weapons in the single-back spread offense the Wardogs employ. Damien Burris (6-0, 165, Sr.) at inside receiver and Seth Swingle (5-8, 160, Sr.) at wide receiver bring speed and the ability to test the defensive backs deep. Gabe McCleary (5-10, 180, Sr.) starts at running back for the Wardogs, giving Gardner a solid option on the ground. Clay McCormick (6-1, 225, Jr.) and Jackson Satterwhite (6-3, 275, Sr.) anchor the offensive line. McCormick will start at center. Also look for Isaac Lacy (5-11, 170, Sr.) adding depth to the lineup at receiver. “We hope to compete week in and week out,” Gardner said. “We are still in the rebuilding process. Our kids have adapted well and are working hard.” Miami added David Gilstrap to the coaching staff as the running backs coach. 

DEFENSE 

Tanner Maple (5-10, 195, Sr.) and Matt Horn (5-10, 165, Sr.) operate at middle linebacker in the Wardogs’ 3-4 scheme. Josh Thornberry (6-0, 180, Jr.) and Carson Folks (5-7, 145, Jr.) are the outside linebackers. As a unit, these four linebackers are quick to the ball and rally to make plays. Trenton Spunaugle (6-1, 295, Jr.) and Keegan Kamumo (6-1, 210, So.) are two motivated defensive linemen the Wardogs need to pressure the quarterback and stuff the run. Christian Reavis (6-1, 160, So.) will start in the secondary and despite being a younger player, Reavis is solid at the position and will only improve with more games under his belt. 

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