Oakdale looking toward Many

Oakdale improved its overall record to 3-4 and even up its district record at a game a piece with a dominating 45-0 win over Rosepine in Week Six. The Warriors are sitting tied with Menard for third place in District 3-2A behind co-divisional leaders Many and Pickering and will travel to face undefeated Many Friday night.
"We are thrilled to be traveling to the number one team in 2A this year," said Oakdale's coach Randall Gordon. "Many is 7-0 and are number one in the Class 2A non-select power rankings. We are excited about the challenge to to show what we can do against one of the best teams in the state."
The challenge facing Gordon's Warriors is stopping the Many running game. The lead dog is junior running back AJ Carter with his 832 yards and 14 touchdowns on the season. He averages 8.4 yards per gain and 138.7 yards per game. Gordan said of the challenge, "The majority of our (players )have played in that atmosphere and know exactly what to expect so hopefully the new guys will be ready for the challenge."
Defensively Many features blitzes and slants what Gordon calls "unorthodox." He goes on to say, "It will cause chaos if you let it. We hope to neutralized the confusing fronts and blitzes and find the open holes."
"They are sitting where we want to be," said Gordon. "We will be ready to play come Friday."