Barry Lewis

Tulsa World Sports Editor

All games at 7 p.m. Friday unless noted

1. 6AI: No. 6 Union at No. 2 Jenks

Records: Union 0-2, Jenks 2-0

The outlook: This is the 22nd annual MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl in a rivalry that has produced many dramatic finishes and received national attention. These programs have combined for 23 state titles since 1996. For the first time since 2020, Shaker Reisig, now at Boston College, won't be a starting quarterback in the game.

When: 7:05 p.m. Friday

TV: YurView (Cox-3)

Key matchup: Jenks' KD Jones against Union's defense. Jones, the state's top running back, has enjoyed several big moments against Union, including the winning TD in the 2023 semifinals. Last November, he had 241 yards and four TDs in a 42-7 playoff victory over the Re

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