Oklahoma high school football E-E's top games of 2023 - Nos. 16, 15

The Examiner-Enterprise has released its top 16 high school football games in Oklahoma for the 2023 season, and two of those games feature teams from the Tulsa area.

No. 16 on the list is the matchup between Owasso and Bixby on Sept. 16. Both teams are coming off state championship appearances in 2022, and this game is sure to be a battle of two of the best teams in the state.

No. 15 on the list is the matchup between Jenks and Union on Oct. 21. This is a rivalry game that has been played for over 100 years, and it is always one of the most anticipated games of the season.

Here is a more detailed look at both of these games:

Owasso vs. Bixby

Owasso and Bixby are two of the most successful programs in Oklahoma high school football. Owasso has won four state championships since 2016, while Bixby has won three state championships since 2017.

These two teams met in the state championship game in 2021, with Owasso winning 35-21. The rematch on Sept. 16 is sure to be another close game.

Jenks vs. Union

Jenks and Union are two of the oldest rivalries in Oklahoma high school football. The first game between these two teams was played in 1922, and they have played each other every year since then.

The rivalry has been especially intense in recent years, as both teams have been perennial contenders for state championships. Jenks won the state championship in 2021, while Union won the state championship in 2020.

The matchup on Oct. 21 is sure to be another close game, and it could have major implications for the state championship race.

These are just two of the many great high school football games that will be played in Oklahoma in 2023. Be sure to check out the schedules for your favorite teams and get ready for some exciting football action!

Here are some other top games to watch for in Oklahoma high school football in 2023:

• No. 14: Stillwater vs. Choctaw on Sept. 9
• No. 13: Broken Arrow vs. Booker T. Washington on Sept. 23
• No. 12: Tulsa Union vs. Owasso on Oct. 14
• No. 11: Lawton vs. Stillwater on Oct. 28
• No. 10: Jenks vs. Broken Arrow on Nov. 4
• No. 9: Booker T. Washington vs. Tulsa McLain on Sept. 16
• No. 8: Carl Albert vs. Lawton Eisenhower on Sept. 29
• No. 7: Deer Creek vs. Norman on Sept. 15
• No. 6: Stillwater vs. Jenks on Oct. 7

The 2023 Oklahoma high school football season is sure to be a competitive one. Be sure to check out the schedules for your favorite teams and get ready for some exciting football action!