ARDMORE — Bethany gave up big plays and missed scoring opportunities in a 35-7 loss to Ardmore Friday (Nov. 13) in the first round of the 4A playoffs.
The Bronchos (5-6) stayed close in the first quarter but missed scoring opportunities against the Tigers (10-1). Ardmore drove down the field but missed a field goal and the game stayed scoreless.
Bethany was unable to move the ball and the Tigers picked up a score.
On another series, the Bronchos moved into Ardmore territory thanks to a penalty but the drive stalled.
In the second quarter, Bethany quarterback Brody McLaren was intercepted by Ardmore senior Marcus Addison. But again, the Tigers didn’t score.
Later in the quarter, a Tiger drive ended when the Bronchos recovered an Ardmore fumble. The Bronchos were stopped on fourth down just before halftime.
On the next play, Tiger senior Daemon Cohee raced 80 yards for a touchdown to make it 14-0.
In the third quarter, Ardmore took the opening kickoff and scored on a seven-play drive. The Bronchos converted a fourth down in the quarter but were kept off the scoreboard. Near the end of the quarter, the Bronchos mounted a 13-play drive to the Ardmore 2-yard line.
The Tigers mounted a goal line stand and Ardmore took over at their 8-yard line.
On the next play, Tiger senior Tyson Laster took off for a 92-yard touchdown run. Ardmore scored one more time in the contest.
Bethany finally got on the board with reserves in the game for both teams. Backup quarterback Noah Mars found a wide open Braxton Arthur in the end zone with 23 seconds left. The freshman scored on a three-yard pass.
CLASS 4A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
FIRST ROUND – NOV. 13, 2026
Weatherford 48, Harrah 13
Broken 45, Wagoner 14
Fort Gibson 50, Poteau 35
Ardmore 35, Bethany 7
Tuttle 46, Woodward 6
Stilwell 32, Skiatook 14
Sallisaw 41, Grove 21
Clinton 28, Chickasha 0
QUARTERFINALS – NOV. 20, 2026
Broken Bow at Weatherford, 7 p.m.
Ardmore at Fort Gibson, 7 p.m.
Stilwell at Tuttle, 7 p.m.
Clinton at Sallisaw, 7 p.m.
SEMIFINALS – NOV . 27, 2026
Broken Weatherford winner vs. Ardmore/Fort Gibson winner, TBD
Stilwell/Tuttle winner vs. Clinton/Sallisaw winner, TBD
CHAMPIONSHIP – DEC. 5, 2026
Chad Richison Stadium at University of Central Oklahoma, 12 p.m.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany (5-6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Ardmore (10-1) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
ARDMORE – Wright 19 pass from Newby (Royal kick), 3:22, 1Q
ARDMORE – Cohee 80 run (Royal kick), 0:19, 2Q
ARDMORE – Roberson 17 pass from Newby, 6:59, 3Q
ARDMORE – Laster 92 run (Royal kick), 10:45, 4Q
ARDMORE – Wright 8 pass from Newby (Royal kick), 5:03, 4Q
BETHANY – Arthur 3 pass from NMars (Martin kick), 0:23, 4Q
2026 Bethany Football
Overall Record: 5-6 · District Record: 4-2 (4A-1)
| Date | Opponent | Time / Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 28 | vs Elgin | L 0-42 |
| Sept. 4 | at Jones | L 6-53 |
| Sept. 11 | vs Guthrie | L 0-28 |
| Sept. 18 | at Shawnee | W 28-21 |
| Sept. 25 | vs Woodward* (Homecoming) | W 10-7 |
| Oct. 2 | at Cache* | W 17-7 |
| Oct. 15 | at Weatherford* | L 3-31 |
| Oct. 23 | at Clinton* | L 18-28 |
| Oct. 30 | vs Douglass* (Hall of Honor) | W 57-0 |
| Nov. 6 | vs Elk City* (Senior Night) | W 31-7 |
| Nov. 13 | at Ardmore — Class 4A Playoffs | L 7-35 |
HOME GAMES in bold
* District game
2026 Ardmore Football
Overall Record: 10-1 · District Record: 6-1 (4A-2)
| Date | Opponent | Time / Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 4 | vs Ada | W 34-7 |
| Sept. 11 | at Durant | W 41-0 |
| Sept. 18 | vs Madill | W 62-7 |
| Sept. 25 | vs Tecumseh* | W 56-6 |
| Oct. 2 | at Bridge Creek* | W 49-20 |
| Oct. 9 | vs Harrah* | W 49-14 |
| Oct. 15 | at Blanchard* | W 33-14 |
| Oct. 23 | vs Chickasha* | W 38-26 |
| Oct. 29 | at Western Heights* | W 41-0 |
| Nov. 6 | at Tuttle* | L 6-41 |
| Nov. 13 | vs Bethany — Class 4A Playoffs | W 35-7 |
| Nov. 20 | at Fort Gibson — Class 4A Playoffs | 7 PM |
HOME GAMES in bold
* District game
