Wolverines end 2-game skid, win playoff opener rematch over Eufaula to advance

EUFAULA — The Vian Wolverines accomplished two things in Friday night’s Class 2A playoff opening-round game at Eufaula’s Paul Bell Stadium. They ended a two-game losing streak and advanced to the second round of postseason play.

The Wolverines, who ended the Ironheads 35-27 in their home opener Sept. 1 at St. John Stadium, routed the Ironheads 33-14 in the rematch. The Wolverines (7-4) will travel to meet the Adair Warriors at 7 p.m. Friday in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. The Warriors defeated Sperry 44-30 in their playoff opener Friday night at home.

The Ironheads end the season at 7-4.

Vian quarterback Masyn Wright got the Wolverines on the board in the opening period on a 1-yard sneak with 3:19 left in the quarter. Mikayah Mendoza’s extra point put Vian ahead 7-0 after the first 12 minutes.

After the Ironheads tied the game at 7-all with 9:04 left in the first half, the Wolverines regained the lead on Wright’s 43-yard TD pass to Tristan Wiley with 2:15 remaining before halftime. Mendoza’s PAT put Vian ahead 14-7 at halftime.

Draighton Fletcher’s 24-yard touchdown run upped Vian’s advantage to 20-7 with 10:21 left in the third quarter.

Just 1:47 later, Wright threw his second touchdown pass, this one a 25-yarder to Nathan Creasey with 8:34 remaining in the period, to put Vian ahead 26-7 entering the final quarter.

After the Ironheads cut their deficit to 26-14 with 8:23 remaining in the game, the Wolverines sealed the deal with a 17-yard TD run by Wright, his second rushing touchdown of the game, with 6:24 left to play.

For the game, Wright rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns while passing for 91 yards and two TDs. Mendoza hit three extra points.