Wolverines look for 2nd straight win tonight, face Lincoln Christian Bulldogs

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

The Vian Wolverines will seek their second straight win this season when they hit the road to face the Lincoln Christian Bulldogs at 7 tonight at Willie George Field at Dennis Byrd Stadium in Tulsa.

The Wolverines (1-1) got their first win of the season last Friday night in the home opener against Eufaula at St. John Stadium, prevailing 3527.

The Bulldogs (2-0) opened the season with a 33-0 win over Tulsa Holland Hall on Aug. 25, then routed Jones 56-34 last Friday night.

The ’Dogs came to St. John Stadium last year and left with a 42-0 win over the Wolverines.

• • • To Get There — Take Interstate 40 west to Muskogee Turnpike. Take Muskogee Turnpike west to Creek Turnpike. Take Creek Turnpike east to I-44/U.S. 412. Take U.S. 412 west to 129th Avenue East. Turn right to Lincoln Christian School.

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