Win At Victory Christian Seals The Deal For 9-0 Sulphur Team
Sulphur scored on every possession and pitched their second consecutive shutout in blowout win at Victory Christian last Friday, overwhelming a young Conqueror team, 59-0.
The win gave the Bulldogs their second consecutive District 3A-2 title, ensuring them of a first-round home playoff game.
The Dogs (9-0, 6-0) were simply too much for VC as they played to a high level on the road in Tulsa.
“I was so proud of our kids and the way they handled business last Friday night at Victory Christian,” sad head coach, Corey Cole. “We had challenged them to take things to a higher level on the long trip and they did just that.”
For Sulphur, quarterback Kale Brakefield had a big night throwing the ball. He completed 13 of 14 passes for 255 yards and four TDs. Linebacker, Kash Pickett, also had a big night with eight tackles as the Dogs yielded only 49 total yards to the Conquerors. Sulphur’s explosive offense scored on the very first play with Bridge Barrett hauling in a 50yard strike from Brakefield. The scoring continued on the next offensive series as Maddax Mobly went in from 11 yards out just over two minutes into the game.
“Offensively, we took care of the ball and scored on every possession, we were more explosive and had a lot of big plays, we were great on special teams again and that has been a huge advantage for us so far this season,” said Cole. “We played with incredible tempo and played a very physical brand of football. Our kids were very motivated to win the district championship and they were focused all week long and determined to make it happen. I can’t stress enough how well this group handles everything, they work extremely hard at everything they do, hold each other accountable as teammates in every facet, and represent the Bulldog culture with class every week.”
Brakefield’s big production night at quarterback and Barrett’s 126 yards in receptions and two scores drew praise from the coach. Another Dog getting in on the offensive feast was Maddax Mobly, who had 89 yards and two TDs on only six touches. Also with big production numbers were Carter Cole and Colten Cole. Colten had 3 receptions for 30 yards and a score and Carter Cole added 102 all purpose yards and a score as well. Jojoj Gray added 73 yards and a score and Jackson Haggard added another 40 on the ground.
As a team, the Dogs recorded 14 tackles for loss and two pass interceptions with George Martinez leading the way with three tackles for loss and Madden Duck and Connor Sullivan with two each. Bridge Barrett and Mavric Lowrance chipped in with the two interceptions.
Cole said his defensive line continued their great play of late with Cooper Cole, Colten Cole, Grady Hardoin, Dylan Gleason, Connor Sullivan, and George Martinez all playing at a high level last Friday.
“I was very impressed with our special teams and the way they have been playing the last several weeks,” said Cole. “We made all 8 of our extra points and Colten Cole added a 29-yard field goal as time expired at the half. Our kickoff coverage continues to be one of the best units on the field every Friday night, they have been outstanding in that phase of the game. I was really proud of Harley Peters getting in there at the end and making his first career high school extra point, he has worked really hard at kicking extra points and to see him get into game action and deliver was a moment we will all never forget.”
Cole said his team staying focused and determined were the reasons they won their second consecutive district title. “Outside of a few bad offside penalties, I thought we dominated the game in every area.”
Sulphur’s district title win last Friday was their 13th since 1970, according to Cole. He said to his knowledge they’ve won district championships in: 1974, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2024, and now 2025. Their two state championship wins came in 2002 and 2004.
Game Recap
Sulphur began the game on a blistering pace, scoring on the opening play as Brakefield found Barrett open over the middle on a 50-yard pass and run play after just 20 seconds had ticked off the clock. Colten Cole made the PAT kick, giving the Dogs a quick, 7-0 lead.
The play was set up after Carter Cole’s 35-yard opening kickoff return On the Conqueror’s first possession, the Dog’s Madden Duck deflected a long pass and the Dogs held on, forcing a punt.
The Bulldogs took over at their own 45 after the punt with Carter Cole moving the team down to the 11 on an 18-yard run and 27-yard pass. Mobly then did the rest on an 11-yard run to give the Dogs a 14-0 lead with just a little over two minutes into the game. Colten Cole’s PAT kick was good.
The Conquerors responded with four first downs on their ensuing drive, but stalled out after Duck and Drake Wood made excellent plays at the line for no gain and a two-yard loss.
After two overthrown passes, VC then punted away to the Sulphur 29.
Dogs
The Dogs took only three plays to get on the scoreboard this time as Colten Cole and Mobly provided all the firepower. Colten Cole opened the drive on a 21-yard pass from Brakefield and Mobly finished it off on runs of 20 and 27 yards for the score. Cole’s PAT kick was good, giving Sulphur a 21-0 lead with 2:41 left in the first period.
VC managed a couple of first downs on their next possession, but they were thwarted when their punter tried to run after a bad snap, and Conquerors had to give the ball up at their own 27.
From there, the Dogs moved down to the three in six plays, Colten Cole negotiating the final yards on a pass from Brakefield. Cole’s PAT kick was good, giving the Dogs a 28-0 lead with 9:35 left in the second period.
Sulphur got flagged for several penalties on VC’s next drive, including an interference call at midfield, but Carter Cole batted away a long pass attempt and the Conquerors had to punt two plays later, the Dogs taking over a their own 45.
In a rare miscue, the Dogs fumbled but recovered back at their own 30, losing 15 yards on the play. Mobly then reeled in an 8-yard pass, and on the next play, Brakefield found Barrett open and on a 64-yard scoring strike to brake the game wide open. Cole’s PAT kick was good, giving Sulphur a 35-0 lead with 4:48 left in the second period.
After good defensive plays from Duck and Martinez, VC was unable to move on their next possession and kicked away to the Sulphur 46.
From there, the Dogs JoJo Gray picked up 22 yards in three plays, and Barrett got nine more on a pass from Brakefield. Gray added two more on the next play, and Carter Cole finished off the drive on a 24-yard pass from Brakefield. The score and Colten Cole’s PAT kick gave the Dogs a 42-0 lead with less than a minute left in the game.
The Dogs added three more points as time expired in the half when Colten Cole nailed a 30yard field goal. The play was set up when Barrett intercepted a VC pass and ran it back 64 yards to the end-zone, but a Sulphur holding penalty nullified the TD.
The Dogs scored on the opening possession of the second half, after a one-yard plunge from Gray. Big plays in the drive were runs of 9 and 24 yards by Gray and 21-yard Brakefield to Wood pass. The score and PAT kick from Angel Rios gave the Dogs an insurmountable, 52-0 lead with 6:45 still left in the third period. The Dogs added a final score for the night after Mavric Lowrance intercepted a VC pass near midfield to end the third quarter. With younger players now in the game, Sulphur moved down to the seven yard-line in eight plays with Lowrance negotiating the final distance for the score. A big play in the drive was a run of 20 yards from Jackson Haggard. Sulphur reserve kicker Harley Peters wrote the final line in the game with his first-ever extra-point kick, giving the Dogs a 59-0 win.
