The Wolves have dominated district competition, but Tishomingo still has business to handle, and the battle for the remaining playoff spots could produce a chaotic finish.
By Hunter Sheppard | The OKPreps Rundown
October 26, 2026
Five district games. Five victories.
And a staggering 240–22 scoring advantage.
Davis has established itself as the team to beat in Class 2A Division II District 2, but anyone assuming the rest of the playoff picture has already been settled might want to take another look.
Tishomingo sits alone in second place at 4–1, with Dibble and Marietta one game behind at 3–2. Prague and Antlers are still hanging around at 2–3.
Six teams remain involved in the race for the four playoff positions, with Valliant and Lexington also having opportunities to influence the final standings.
And here’s what makes the final two weeks interesting.
Tishomingo still needs to take care of business against Marietta to guarantee its position near the top. Dibble owns a significant head-to-head victory over Marietta but lost to Prague. Antlers defeated Prague but lost to Marietta.
There are enough conflicting head-to-head results to make a potential multi-team tiebreaker considerably more complicated than the standings might suggest.
Davis appears to have the district championship within reach.
Everything behind the Wolves is another conversation entirely.
Class 2A-II-2 Standings Entering Week 9
| Team | Overall | District |
|---|---|---|
| Davis | 6–2 | 5–0 |
| Tishomingo | 5–3 | 4–1 |
| Dibble | 4–4 | 3–2 |
| Marietta | 5–3 | 3–2 |
| Prague | 3–5 | 2–3 |
| Antlers | 3–5 | 2–3 |
| Valliant | 1–7 | 1–4 |
| Lexington | 0–8 | 0–5 |
With two weeks remaining, let’s examine where every team stands, which players could influence the outcome, and why the final playoff picture remains far from complete.
Davis: The Wolves Have Separated Themselves
Let’s begin with the obvious.
Davis has been the best team in this district, and the results haven’t been particularly close.
After consecutive non-district losses to Sulphur and Plainview, the Wolves responded with five straight victories.
They defeated Marietta 42–16, shut out Prague 43–0, demolished Lexington 67–0, handled Tishomingo 37–6 and most recently shut out Antlers 51–0.
That’s 240 points scored and only 22 surrendered.
The most impressive part might be the defensive consistency.
Davis has recorded three district shutouts and hasn’t allowed more than 16 points to any district opponent.
For a team that returned significant experience from a 2025 state semifinal appearance, those results shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise.
Dax Owens Leads an Experienced Offense
Senior quarterback Dax Owens is the centerpiece of the Davis offense.
Owens entered the 2026 season with 33 career starts and approximately 1,300 rushing yards, 700 passing yards and 22 total touchdowns from his junior campaign.
That experience is particularly important in an offense built around physical football, disciplined execution and establishing the running game.
Against Plainview earlier this season, Owens rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries.
Junior fullback Creed Rogers added 82 yards on only six carries in that same game.
Rogers entered the season coming off a 1,000-yard, 20-touchdown campaign in 2025.
Senior Ethan Rushing returned as another backfield contributor after rushing for approximately 450 yards in 2025 despite missing significant time with an injury.
The experience doesn’t stop in the backfield.
Davis returned its entire starting offensive line, including veteran linemen Jacob Silva and Jesse DeMoss.
That continuity helps explain why the Wolves can repeatedly establish the running game and force opponents to defend physical football for four quarters.
The defense has also benefited from returning experience and an aggressive approach under head coach Greg Parker.
With the district championship within reach, the question becomes whether Davis can translate that dominance into another deep postseason run.
The Wolves finish at Dibble before returning home to face Valliant.
A victory against either opponent would secure the district championship, with Davis already owning the head-to-head victory over Tishomingo.
However, the Wolves shouldn’t overlook Dibble, which has demonstrated the ability to control games with its own rushing attack.
My assessment: Davis is the clear favorite to win the district. The bigger concern isn’t whether the Wolves belong in the playoffs, but how their physical style will translate against stronger postseason competition.
Tishomingo: Second Place Is Within Reach, but the Indians Haven’t Clinched It
This is where the district becomes interesting.
Tishomingo enters Week 9 at 5–3 overall and 4–1 in district play.
The Indians have victories over Dibble, Antlers, Valliant and Prague.
Their only district loss came against Davis, which defeated them 37–6 on October 15.
That result demonstrated a significant gap between Tishomingo and the district leader.
But it doesn’t diminish what the Indians have accomplished under head coach Forrest Garner.
Garner inherited a winless program and guided Tishomingo to a 4–6 finish in 2025.
Now the Indians are 5–3 and have an opportunity to secure a high playoff seed.
That’s meaningful progress.
Dylan Burton Is the Offensive Centerpiece
Senior running back Dylan Burton has been one of Tishomingo’s most productive offensive players.
In six reported games, Burton rushed for 565 yards and eight touchdowns.
One of his most impressive performances came against Valliant on October 9.
Burton rushed for 165 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 8.7 yards per carry in a 50–14 victory.
That performance demonstrated how difficult the Indians can be to contain when their rushing attack is clicking.
But Burton isn’t the only player worth watching.
Freshman quarterback Breyer Campbell has recorded 445 passing yards and four touchdowns while completing 37 of 60 attempts in six reported games.
Against Valliant, Campbell threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75 percent of his passes.
Senior receiver and defensive back Braden Arnold has contributed on both sides of the football, with three interceptions in the available statistics.
Senior Aiden Orr has also been productive in the secondary, while linebacker Justin Pollock was averaging 9.7 tackles per game in the published statistics.
That combination gives Tishomingo a foundation of experienced contributors and a young quarterback gaining valuable varsity experience.
The question is whether the Indians can produce that kind of execution against stronger competition.
Marietta Is a Much Bigger Game Than Some Realize
Tishomingo travels to Marietta on October 30.
Win, and the Indians secure at least second place in the district.
The victory would put Tishomingo at 5–1 while giving it head-to-head advantages over both Marietta and Dibble.
Even if Dibble won its final two games and Tishomingo lost to Lexington in Week 10, the Indians would hold the two-team tiebreaker over the Demons.
But if Marietta wins Friday, things become considerably more complicated.
Tishomingo would fall to 4–2, matching Marietta’s district record.
And depending on what happens between Davis and Dibble, a potential three-team race could emerge entering Week 10.
The Indians finish the regular season at Lexington, a game they’ll be favored to win.
But they have an opportunity to settle much of the uncertainty before that.
My assessment: Tishomingo has earned its position near the top. Now the Indians need to finish the job rather than leave their postseason seeding dependent on tiebreakers and other results.
Dibble: A Dangerous Ground Game, but Can the Demons Deliver Consistently?
Dibble is one of the more difficult teams to evaluate in this district.
The Demons are 4–4 overall and 3–2 in district play, with impressive performances mixed with frustrating setbacks.
They lost to Tishomingo 14–8, shut out Lexington 66–0 and then struggled offensively in a 20–6 defeat against Prague.
But their response against Marietta was impressive.
Dibble defeated the Indians 26–6 on October 15, using a punishing rushing attack to control the game.
And the Demons followed that victory with a 41–6 win over Valliant.
That gives Dibble two consecutive victories heading into the biggest test remaining on its schedule.
Malchaski and Norman Make Dibble Dangerous
Senior running back Wyatt Malchaski has been one of Dibble’s most productive players.
He recorded 587 rushing yards across five reported games, averaging 117.4 yards per appearance.
Junior Jett Norman has provided another physical threat in the backfield, with 418 rushing yards in six reported games.
Against Marietta, the two completely took over.
Malchaski rushed for 165 yards.
Norman added 145 yards and three touchdowns.
Combined, the two accounted for 310 rushing yards on 36 carries.
That’s the kind of production that can make Dibble extremely difficult to defend.
The Demons also received important defensive contributions.
Junior linebacker Gannon Malchaski recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown against Marietta and recorded a safety earlier in the game.
Dibble’s defensive pressure disrupted Marietta’s triple-option offense, forcing mistakes and limiting the Indians to six points.
It was arguably the Demons’ most complete district performance.
But here’s where the concern comes in.
Just one week earlier, Dibble managed only 72 rushing yards against Prague, averaging 2.5 yards per carry.
How does a team struggle that badly to establish the run, then produce more than 300 rushing yards against another playoff contender?
That’s the inconsistency Dibble must address.
The Final Two Games Are Enormous
Dibble hosts Davis this week before finishing against Antlers.
The Davis matchup is a significant challenge, particularly considering how dominant the Wolves have been defensively.
But the Antlers game could become even more important.
Dibble already owns the head-to-head victory over Marietta.
However, Prague defeated Dibble earlier this month.
And Antlers still has an opportunity to earn a head-to-head advantage over the Demons in Week 10.
Those results could become extremely important if several teams finish with identical district records.
My assessment: Dibble has the rushing attack to compete with quality opponents, but the Demons must demonstrate they can execute consistently. The Marietta performance showed their ceiling. The Prague loss showed their vulnerability.
Marietta: A Chance to Turn the Race for Second Place Upside Down
Marietta might have more riding on Week 9 than almost anybody else in the district.
The Indians enter at 5–3 overall and 3–2 in district play.
They’ve defeated Valliant 31–0, Antlers 37–8 and Lexington 49–16.
But losses to Davis and Dibble have complicated their postseason positioning.
The 26–6 defeat against Dibble was particularly damaging.
Marietta struggled to move the football consistently, committed multiple turnovers and couldn’t contain the Demons’ rushing attack.
For a team that returned substantial experience entering the season, that performance raised legitimate questions.
Now the Indians have an opportunity to respond.
Tishomingo comes to Marietta on October 30.
And a victory would completely change the complexion of the race for second place.
Experience Is Marietta’s Biggest Advantage
Junior running back Jude Edington entered the season as one of Marietta’s key returning offensive contributors.
The Indians also returned experienced personnel along the offensive line, including juniors Dawson Pass and Emanuel Castillo, along with senior Dylian Flores.
That continuity is particularly important for an offense operating out of a triple-option approach.
Execution, blocking assignments and ball security become essential when the offense relies on option reads and consistent production on the ground.
Marietta’s preseason outlook also emphasized its defensive experience.
The Indians returned all 11 defensive starters, including linebackers Josh Gomez, Colton Rodriguez and Adrian Rueda.
Rodriguez has been recognized for his versatility and strength, having earned two top-10 finishes at the state powerlifting meet in his weight class.
He has experience contributing at multiple defensive positions and at fullback.
The secondary also returned experienced contributors such as Cooper Carroll and Caiden McCarroll.
On paper, that’s the kind of returning experience that should help a team compete in important district matchups.
But the results have been mixed.
Marietta limited Antlers to eight points and shut out Valliant.
Against Davis, however, the Indians allowed 42.
Against Dibble, they surrendered 26 and struggled to execute offensively.
That inconsistency is exactly what makes Friday’s matchup so important.
A Potential Three-Team Tiebreaker
Suppose Marietta defeats Tishomingo.
Both teams would enter Week 10 at 4–2 in district play.
If Dibble also defeats Davis, the Demons would join them at 4–2.
Now imagine all three winning their final games.
Tishomingo would finish 5–2.
Marietta would finish 5–2.
Dibble would finish 5–2.
And the head-to-head results would form a circle.
Tishomingo defeated Dibble.
Dibble defeated Marietta.
Marietta would have defeated Tishomingo.
No team would have swept the other two.
That could force the OSSAA’s additional tiebreaking procedures into play, including capped marginal-point totals from district games.
It’s one of several reasons Marietta–Tishomingo deserves significant attention.
My assessment: Marietta has enough experience to challenge Tishomingo, but the Indians must execute substantially better than they did against Dibble. Friday is an opportunity to change their entire postseason outlook.
Prague: The Red Devils Are Still Alive, but the Margin for Error Is Gone
Prague enters Week 9 at 3–5 overall and 2–3 in district play.
The Red Devils have endured a difficult stretch, losing three of their last four district games.
Davis shut them out 43–0.
Antlers followed with a 14–0 victory.
Tishomingo defeated Prague 28–7 in Week 8.
Those results paint a concerning picture of an offense that has struggled against stronger district opponents.
But there’s one result that keeps Prague squarely in the postseason conversation.
The Red Devils defeated Dibble 20–6 on October 9.
And that head-to-head victory could become extremely important.
Personnel and Defensive Potential
Prague’s 2026 roster includes senior running back and outside linebacker Keano Henley, senior fullback Aidan Thomas, and junior quarterback Caden Cartmill.
Sophomore Jayden Spargur is also listed at quarterback, providing another developing option within the program.
Senior Jarrett Hayes anchors the roster at center, while senior Rhett Quary provides experience along the defensive line and offensive front.
Complete individual statistical totals have not been consistently reported, so it’s difficult to identify definitive season leaders.
But the team results provide a clearer picture of Prague’s strengths and weaknesses.
Against Dibble, the Red Devils limited the Demons to 72 rushing yards.
That was one of the most effective defensive performances anyone has produced against Dibble’s ground game this season.
Yet Prague followed it by being shut out against Antlers.
That’s a troubling level of offensive inconsistency.
The Red Devils have demonstrated they can defend a physical rushing attack.
The question is whether their offense can provide enough support.
Two Winnable Games Remain
Prague finishes at Lexington and Marietta.
Win both, and the Red Devils reach 4–3 in district play.
That would put considerable pressure on the teams currently ahead of them.
Lose either game, and the path becomes significantly more difficult.
The November 6 matchup at Marietta could become especially important, particularly if the Indians lose to Tishomingo this week.
Prague doesn’t control every possible outcome.
But the Red Devils still have an opportunity to make the final standings considerably more complicated.
My assessment: Prague’s defense has demonstrated it can compete, but the offense needs to produce more consistently. The victory over Dibble could become a valuable tiebreaker advantage if the Red Devils win their final two games.
Antlers: One Head-to-Head Victory Could Keep the Bearcats in the Race
Antlers is another team whose record doesn’t tell the entire story.
The Bearcats enter Week 9 at 3–5 overall and 2–3 in district play.
They’ve suffered losses to Tishomingo, Marietta and Davis.
The 51–0 defeat against Davis in Week 8 was particularly difficult.
But Antlers also owns a significant 14–0 victory over Prague.
That result means the Bearcats hold a head-to-head advantage over one of the teams they’re competing against for the final playoff position.
And they still have an opportunity to influence Dibble’s postseason future.
Woodall and Barrick Provide the Ground Game
Junior running back Tyler Woodall has recorded 535 rushing yards and four touchdowns across seven reported games.
Senior Keaton Barrick has contributed another 289 rushing yards and six touchdowns in seven reported appearances.
Freshman Haze Hill has added 256 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
That gives Antlers multiple contributors capable of carrying the football.
Barrick’s two-way production is especially noteworthy.
Against Prague, Barrick rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
He also recorded at least 10 tackles for the second consecutive game.
Senior defensive back Skylar Beasley was averaging more than 10 tackles per game in the available statistics, while Colton Dean had recorded two sacks.
The Bearcats have individual contributors capable of influencing games on both sides of the football.
But those players need help from the rest of the roster, particularly against physical opponents.
Week 10 Could Become a Win-or-Go-Home Situation
Antlers hosts Valliant in Week 9 before traveling to Dibble for the regular-season finale.
A victory over Valliant would move the Bearcats to 3–3 in district play.
That would set up a potentially enormous matchup against Dibble.
If Antlers defeats the Demons, it would finish 4–3.
Depending on results involving Prague and Marietta, that could be enough to earn a postseason berth or force a tiebreaker.
But there is no guarantee.
Antlers lost to Marietta, and that head-to-head result could become damaging if the two teams finish tied.
The Bearcats also need to avoid overlooking Valliant.
A loss Friday would make their situation considerably more difficult.
My assessment: Antlers is still capable of making the playoffs. But the Bearcats need to win their remaining games and receive some help elsewhere. The Dibble finale could become one of the district’s most consequential games.
Valliant and Lexington: Playing Spoiler in the Final Two Weeks
Neither Valliant nor Lexington enters Week 9 in a favorable position.
Valliant is 1–7 overall and 1–4 in district play.
Lexington remains winless at 0–8 and 0–5.
But neither team should be ignored entirely when evaluating the remaining schedule.
Valliant
The Bulldogs earned their first victory of the season with a 41–13 win over Lexington on October 15.
The remainder of their district schedule has been difficult.
Prague defeated Valliant 42–0, Marietta won 31–0, Tishomingo prevailed 50–14, and Dibble won 41–6 in Week 8.
Still, Valliant has young personnel gaining varsity experience.
Sophomore quarterback Logan Coffey is listed on the current roster, alongside junior Ryder Evans, junior Kannon Walls, and senior linebacker Gavin Chavez.
Senior Ruger Lewis and Keagan Luckett provide experience in the trenches.
Valliant finishes against Antlers and Davis.
The Bulldogs remain significant underdogs, but a surprise result against Antlers would have substantial implications for the Bearcats’ playoff hopes.
Lexington
Lexington has endured a difficult season, allowing 457 points through eight games.
Davis defeated the Bulldogs 67–0 in Week 6, while Marietta won 49–16 in Week 8.
Junior quarterback Cody Rollins and sophomore receiver and defensive back Jaxon Torres are among the players on the current roster.
Torres entered the season with valuable experience after starting all 10 games on both sides of the football as a freshman in 2025.
The Bulldogs finish against Prague and Tishomingo.
Both opponents will enter as favorites, but those games still must be played.
For Lexington, the final two weeks offer opportunities to compete, develop younger players and finish a difficult season with improvement.
For Prague and Tishomingo, those matchups are important parts of their postseason positioning.
Three Playoff Scenarios Worth Watching
With two weeks remaining, several combinations of results could alter the final standings.
Scenario 1: Davis and Tishomingo Take Care of Business
Davis defeats Dibble.
Tishomingo defeats Marietta.
Under those circumstances, Davis secures the district championship and Tishomingo guarantees at least second place.
The race behind them would still be unsettled, with Dibble, Marietta, Prague and Antlers competing for the remaining two playoff spots.
This is the most straightforward path for the teams currently occupying the top two positions.
Scenario 2: Marietta Defeats Tishomingo
This is where things get interesting.
A Marietta victory would leave both teams at 4–2 in district play.
If Dibble also defeated Davis, the Demons would join them at 4–2.
That would create a three-team race entering Week 10, with head-to-head results potentially forming a circular tie.
Tishomingo has already defeated Dibble.
Dibble has defeated Marietta.
A Marietta victory over Tishomingo would complete the cycle.
Depending on the final records, capped district scoring margins could become relevant to the seeding process.
That’s why Marietta–Tishomingo might be the district’s most consequential Week 9 matchup.
Scenario 3: Prague and Antlers Win Out
Suppose Prague defeats Lexington and Marietta.
The Red Devils would finish 4–3.
Suppose Antlers defeats Valliant and Dibble.
The Bearcats would also finish 4–3.
That would create significant pressure on Dibble and Marietta, particularly if either team loses both remaining games.
Prague already owns a victory over Dibble.
Antlers owns a victory over Prague.
Marietta owns a victory over Antlers.
And Dibble owns a victory over Marietta.
That’s a collection of head-to-head results that could make the final two playoff positions extremely difficult to predict.
This district has already produced enough unexpected outcomes to make dismissing that possibility a mistake.
Week 9: Four Games With Something at Stake
Friday, October 30
| Matchup | What is at stake |
|---|---|
| Davis at Dibble | Davis can clinch the district championship; Dibble needs an upset to improve its seeding outlook |
| Tishomingo at Marietta | Tishomingo can secure at least second; Marietta can create a possible multi-team tie |
| Valliant at Antlers | Antlers needs to protect its postseason chances |
| Prague at Lexington | Prague must win to keep pressure on the teams ahead of it |
Week 10: The Final Pieces
Friday, November 6
| Matchup | What is at stake |
|---|---|
| Antlers at Dibble | Could directly determine a postseason berth |
| Prague at Marietta | Potentially decisive for the final playoff seeds |
| Tishomingo at Lexington | Important to Tishomingo’s final record and possibly its seeding |
| Valliant at Davis | Davis could still have district-title implications depending on Week 9 |
Some of these games might appear predictable based on overall records.
But the playoff implications could be enormous.
And for teams competing for the final two positions, the final margin of victory or defeat could matter if a multi-team tiebreaker becomes necessary.
Final Verdict: Davis Has Control, but Nobody Else Should Be Comfortable
Davis has separated itself from the rest of the district.
The Wolves have the experienced quarterback, established rushing attack, veteran offensive line and defensive consistency necessary to be considered a legitimate postseason contender.
Their performance through five district games has been impressive.
But the remaining teams have far more uncertainty surrounding their futures.
Tishomingo has made significant progress under Forrest Garner and controls its opportunity to secure a top-two finish.
Dibble has demonstrated the ability to dominate on the ground, but its offensive inconsistency is concerning.
Marietta has experience on both sides of the football, yet its losses to Davis and Dibble have created legitimate questions about its ability to execute against the district’s stronger opponents.
Prague has shown it can slow down a quality rushing attack but must find more consistent offensive production.
Antlers has a productive group of two-way contributors and a head-to-head victory over Prague, but the Bearcats cannot afford another setback.
Valliant and Lexington still have opportunities to influence the final standings, even if their own postseason prospects are extremely limited.
If I’m identifying the team most likely to win the district, it’s Davis.
If I’m identifying the most important Week 9 matchup for playoff positioning, it’s Tishomingo at Marietta.
And if I’m looking for a potentially chaotic Week 10 finish, the Antlers–Dibble and Prague–Marietta games deserve serious attention.
The district championship appears to be within Davis’s grasp.
But the race for the remaining playoff positions is far from settled.
Davis has control. Tishomingo has unfinished business. And the rest of Class 2A-II District 2 has two weeks to determine who gets to play football in November.
Hunter Sheppard is an independent sports photographer and the publisher of The OKPreps Rundown, providing photography, analysis and coverage of Oklahoma high school athletics.
Statistical note: Individual player statistics cited from publicly available MaxPreps records reflect the reported number of games and may not include every contest played through Week 8. Previous-season figures are identified separately from 2026 performances.
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