Norman North

Norman North (9-2) defeated Edmond North (3-8) 30-17 in the first round of the Oklahoma 6A-I playoffs on Friday evening at Harve Collins Stadium in Norman. 

Next, the Timberwolves face Owasso (8-2) in the quarterfinals on the road next Friday at 7 p.m. The Rams are ranked as the No. 9 team in Oklahoma by Sports Illustrated.

Here are the highlights and details from the game: 

Fast Facts

  • This is Norman North’s first playoff win since defeating Norman High 42-34 on Nov. 13, 2020, in the first round and the second playoff win under coach Justin Jones.

  • Junior quarterback Owen Eshelman scored four total touchdowns, three rushing and one passing. The three rushing touchdowns are the most he’s had in a game this season.

  • Senior defensive back Curtis Miller snagged two interceptions, his second game with multiple interceptions this season. Miller has five interceptions this season.

  • Senior wide receiver Zain Prater caught his seventh touchdown of the season with 9:33 left in the second quarter.

  • Junior defensive lineman Garrison Utley recorded a sack while senior defensive lineman Finn Smith recovered a fumble after a botched handoff from Edmond North in the fourth quarter.

  • After trailing 14-10 with 0:26 in the third quarter, Norman North outscored Edmond North 20-3 in the fourth quarter. 

Curtis Miller

Senior defensive back Curtis Miller during the game against Edmond North on Nov. 10

Scoring Plays

Norman North 30, Edmond North 17 (0:09 4th)

Junior quarterback Owen Eshelman rushed for his third touchdown of the gamwe from 33 yards out to seal the win.

Norman North 23, Edmond North 17 (2:41 4th)

Junior kicker Reese McManis drilled a 27-yard field goal to cut the Huskies' deficit to one score.

Norman North 23, Edmond North 14 (6:51 4th)

Junior quarterback Owen Eshelman scopres his second rushing touchdown from one yard out on a quarterback sneak. The extra point was blocked.

Norman North 17, Edmond North 14 (10:04 4th)

Eshelman rushes for a four-yard touchdown to give the Timberwolves' their lead back.

Edmond North 14, Norman North 10 (0:26 3rd)

Senior quarterback Pryce Bender finds senior wide receiver Kaden Dickman for a 50-yard passing touchdown.

Norman North 10, Edmond North 7 (0:59 2nd)

Senior tight end Cade Karbs catches a pass from junior wide receiver Mason Prince for a 30-yard score.

Norman North 10, Edmond North 0 (9:33 2nd)

Eshelman found senior wide receiver Zain Prater for a 14-yard passing touchdown.

Norman North 3, Edmond North 0 (0:05 1st)

Junior kicker Reese Crandall nailed a 38-yard field goal to open the scoring.

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