Washington victorious against Oklahoma City Millwood: Live updates, score of Oklahoma high school football Class 2A state championship (12/9/2023)
In the final high school football game in Oklahoma for the 2023 season, a repeat performance materialized.
Defending Class 2A champion Washington repeated as state champs with a 41-24 win against Oklahoma City Millwood on Saturday night at the University of Central Oklahoma's Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond.
In last season's 2A title game, when the Warriors rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit to edge the Falcons, 17-14. Saturday, Washington rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to post another win against the Falcons.
Washington also finished its season with a perfect 15-0 record while winning the third gold ball in program history.
The Warriors possessed standout collection of players including Cooper Alexander (Iowa State), Hudson Howard, Nate Roberts (a standout tight end who earlier this season de-committed from Notre Dame), Max Wilson and Major Cantrell.
Washington enters Saturday's game having outscored its opponents, 657-100, including a string of six consecutive shutouts.
Below is our Live Update Feed created as the contest progresses. Read from the bottom up to follow from the beginning and refresh often for the latest updates throughout the game.
FINAL: WASHINGTON 41, OKLAHOMA CITY MILLWOOD 24
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POSTGAME
-- Washington repeats as 2A state champions by rallying from a halftime deficit to defeat Millwood. The Warriors also claim their third gold ball in program history while finishing 15-0 on the season.
FOURTH QUARTER
-- Washington puts the finishing touches on a repeat state championship as Kade Norman reaches the end zone from 9 yards out (Washington, 41-24 | :42 4th)
-- Washington was driving deep inside Falcons' territory but the Millwood defense forces a turnover. Falcons have some life with more than three minutes to play.
-- But just 11 seconds later, Washington regains the momentum as Mason Singletary returns the ensuing kickoff 72 yards for a TD. Warriors back up by double digits (Washington, 35-24 | 6:44 4th)
-- Millwood making things interesting. Falcons pull within four on a 5-yard TD run from CJ Turnbull. Falcons fail to convert on a two-point try for the fourth time this evening (Washington, 28-24 | 6:55 4th)
-- Washington goes up by 10 points as QB Major Cantrell takes a keeper in from 6 yards out. Warriors have scored three unanswered TDs in the second half thus far (Washington, 28-18 | 9:12 4th)
-- Warriors have the ball inside the Falcons' 10 seeking to go up by two scores.
-- Washington is eight minutes away from repeating as Class 2A state champions.
THIRD QUARTER
-- Washington is in Millwood territory as the third quarter comes to an end.
-- Washington regains the lead with a pick-six of its own, as Kade Norman intercepts a pass and brings it 59 yards to the house. PAT gives the Warriors a three-point advantage (Washington, 21-18 | 4:39 3rd)
-- Warriors capitalize on the Millwood miscue, and score a few plays later as QB Major Cantrell connects with Mason Singletary for a 23-yard TD. Warriors add the PAT (OKC Millwood, 18-14 | 6:50 3rd)
-- Millwood forced Washington to punt, but moments later, the Warriors forced a fumble, and Washington's Kade Norman makes the recovery at the Falcons' 35.
HALFTIME
-- Falcons end the first half with three big-play touchdowns and have the lead on Washington at the break.
SECOND QUARTER
-- Falcons extend the lead as quarterback CJ Turnbull connects with Xzavier Thompson for a 67-yard TD pass. Millwood misses another two-point try, but has a double-digit advantage (OKC Millwood, 18-7 | 2:50 2nd)
-- Washington had the ball at the Millwood 20 but the Falcons turn away the Warriors, as Millwood forces a turnover on downs.
-- All of a sudden, the Falcons are in front as Oklahoma commit Jaden Nickens picks off a pass and returns it for an 82-yard pick-six. Try for two fails (OKC Millwood, 12-7 | 8:14 2nd)
-- Millwood gets on the board as Anthony Keys finished off a drive with a 1-yard TD run. The Falcons attempted a two-point try but didn't get it, as Washington maintains the lead (Washington, 7-6 | 10:56 2nd)
FIRST QUARTER
Millwood was eventually forced to punt the ball away but the Falcons got the ball back as the first quarter came to an end.
-- Millwood advances into Washington territory after quarterback CJ Turnbull hooks up with Xzavier Thompson for a 34-yard reception.
-- It took the Warriors just 45 seconds to get on the board, as quarterback Major Cantrell hooks up with tight end Nate Roberts, who broke loose for an 85-yard TD. PAT is good (Washington, 7-0 | 11:15 1st)
-- Washington will receive the opening kickoff to start the game.
PREGAME
-- Washington and Oklahoma City Millwood starting to warm up on the field as darkness has descended on Edmond.
Photo by Michael Kinney
