Kam Donald

Junior running back/wide receiver Kam Donald during the game against Broken Arrow on Nov. 9.

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Norman High School (9-1) won 31-20 against Bixby High School (8-2) on Friday at Bixby Football Stadium.

With the victory, Norman finished the regular season with its best record since 2006. It also handed Bixby its second loss of the year — the first time since 2017 that the Spartans have dropped more than one game in a single season.

Next, Norman faces Westmoore High School (2-8) in the first round of the playoffs with the time and location still to be determined.

Here are the highlights from Norman’s win:

Fast Facts

  • Leading the way, Norman senior quarterback Phoenix Murphy threw for 193 passing yards and four touchdowns.

  • In the first half, Norman senior running back Kam Donald got off to a stellar start with 171 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

  • Showcasing Norman’s defensive prowess, the Tigers held Bixby scoreless in the second half.

  • Contributing to the defense’s performance, junior cornerback Addox Sanders and senior cornerback Kenny Rosario each recorded an interception.

Scoring Plays

Norman 7-0 Bixby (9:02 left in first quarter)

Donald made a cut in the middle and completed a 53-yard rushing touchdown.

Norman 7-3 Bixby (12:00 left in second quarter)

 Bixby senior kicker Bradley Tao completed a field goal from about 20 yards out.

Norman 14-3 Bixby (11:16 left in second quarter)

Donald burst outside to the right for a 66-yard rushing touchdown.

Norman 21-3 Bixby (8:16 left in the second quarter)

Phoenix Murphy avoided pressure and delivered a 10-yard pass to junior tight end Crew Noles in the end zone for a touchdown.

Norman 21-10 Bixby (6:15 left in the second quarter)

Bixby senior quarterback Cooper Parker ran up the middle and scored a one-yard touchdown.

Norman 21-17 Bixby (2:21 left in the second quarter)

Bixby senior running back Bode Cairl rushed into the end zone for a two-yard touchdown run.

Norman 21-20 Bixby (0:02 left in the second quarter)

Tao completed a 37-yard field goal.

Norman 24-20 Bixby (9:03 left in the third quarter)

Norman junior kicker Ian McKee completed a 26-yard field goal.

Norman 31-20 Bixby (4:34 left in the third quarter)

Phoenix Murphy connected with senior wide receiver B.J. Randle, who made a spectacular, one-handed catch to complete a 91-yard touchdown.

This story was edited by Gracie Rawlings. 

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