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Moore Football Feature – Presented by Eskridge Honda

Moore Lions

Coach: BRAD HILL

Schedule:
9-6 – at Westmoore 

9-12 – vs. Yukon 

9-19 – at Norman 

9-27 – vs. Southmoore 

10-4 – at Norman North 

10-11 – vs. Edmond North 

10-18 – at Union 

10-25 – vs. Putnam City North 

11-1 – at Owasso 

11-8 – vs. Mustang 

Quick Hits:

Deuce Hishaw threw for 375 yards and four touchdowns plus rushed for an additional 111 in a 53-35 win over Edmond North. 

Moore has won four straight against Norman for the first time since 2000 to 2003. The Tigers won all 11 meetings in between. 

The Lions defeated Owasso 43-31 on October 26th, beating the Rams for the second time in three seasons. Moore owns a 4-3 edge in the all-time series including playoff wins in 2002 and 1986,    

Last 6 Years:
2018 – 5-6

2017 – 4-7

2016 – 5-5 

2015 – 1-9 

2014 – 0-10 

2013 – 1-9 

OFFENSE 

In his third season as head coach, Brad Hill and the Moore Lions are focused on building something off the playoff appearance from a season ago. Two-time VYPE Top 100 selectee Daniel Hishaw Jr. (6-0, 220, Sr.) has developed into one of the top players in the class. The dual-threat quarterback rushed for 776 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and threw for 1,833 yards and 16 TDs. His numbers are certainly a huge part of the offense. Jayce Gardner (5-10, 215, Sr.) has the tailback job locked up. In 2018 Gardner rushed for 488 yards with six TDs. He will also start on defense playing one of the outside linebacker spots. Alex Baxter (6-2, 220, Sr.) will start at the H-back slot and tight end. Baxter grabbed 16 passes for 200 yards and two scores a year ago. Dylan Mallet (5-10, 175, Sr.) is another receiver in the passing game for Hishaw. Mallet had seven receptions for 153 yards in a limited role last season. Jalen Gordon (6-2, 285, Sr.) will start at tackle and Jakari Sykes (6-1, 310, Jr.) solidifies one of the guard spots. Coach Hill is looking forward to seeing newcomer Brandon Girard (Jr.) at wide receiver. 

DEFENSE 

Gardner and Hishaw will both play defense. Gardner is tasked with playing outside linebacker while Hishaw will help the secondary. Marcus Morris (6-3, 220, Sr.) is another linebacker the Lions will depend on for big plays this season. Morris had 109 tackles a year ago with two interceptions and four fumble recoveries. He could also see time on offense at running back. Rocco Mays (5-10, 280, Jr.) is a bulldozer at noseguard. Last season Mays had 21 tackles and a sack. Cole Karn (6-3, 225, Sr.) is another big dog in the trenches for the Lions. Karn recorded 66 tackle and five sacks last season. Austin Gross (6-2, 225, Jr.) is a big linebacker with solid production. Gross had 51 tackles in 2018. Jake Cordova (6-1, 175, Sr.) starts at strong safety and Jaiden West (6-0, 190, Sr.) gets the start at corner. West had four INTs last season, while Cordova notched 79 tackles. Evan Biederman (Sr.) returns after suffering an ACL injury in 2018. His return will help this secondary amalgamate into a solid unit. 

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