The Morris Eagles fell to the Haskell Haymakers 40-0 in a tough road matchup Friday night, as the Haymakers kept the Eagles out of the end zone and extended their dominance in the budding rivalry between the two schools. The loss drops Morris to 0-3 on the season, while Haskell improves to 2-2.

Despite the final score, the Eagles showed grit and flashes of promise from several young players, and now turn their attention to Friday night’s upcoming home showdown against county rival Henryetta for the next chapter in the Walker Cup series.

— Haymakers control all four quarters Haskell wasted little time in establishing their ground dominance, racking up 288 total rushing yards as a team and scoring in every quarter. The Haymakers built a 20-0 halftime lead and added 20 more unanswered points in the second half.

Morris, meanwhile, managed 163 total yards of offense but struggled to sustain drives. The Eagles converted only 3 of 11 third downs and went 0-for-2 on fourth-down attempts. Two turnovers – one fumble and one interception – also hindered Morris’ momentum.

The Haymakers executed a balanced offensive attack, with 54 total plays and 17 first downs compared to the Eagles’ 52 plays and 10 first downs.

— Eagle Standouts: Young talent making noise

Quarterback Landon Martin (#6) led the Morris offense with 85 passing yards, completing 8 of 20 passes with a long gain of 21 yards. Though he threw one interception, Martin showed poise under pressure and continued developing chemistry with his receivers.

Harrison Hodges (#3) was Martin’s top target, hauling in 3 receptions for 34 yards, including the team’s longest reception of the night. Hodges also rushed once for 14 yards and made his presence felt in special teams with 5 kickoff returns for 50 yards and a punt return for 4 yards.

On the ground, Cayden Bumgarner (#2) led the rushing attack with 16 carries for 46 yards, while adding 3 receptions for 14 yards. Bumgarner also handled punting duties, averaging 30 yards on 3 punts, and added a kickoff for 35 yards.

Other contributors on offense included T. Whitaker (#8) with 1 reception for 11 yards, and E. Edwards (#9) who caught a 6-yard pass. Whitaker also returned one kickoff.

— Defensive Highlights: Smith, Rowland lead the charge Despite Haskell’s offensive outburst, the Morris defense showed no quit.

Elijah Smith (#26) registered 3 solo tackles, 2 assists, and 1 tackle for loss. He also had a pair of rush attempts on offense and was active in several defensive series.

Jaxon Rowland (#45) led the team in tackles with 10 total (3 solo, 7 assists), showing relentless pursuit of the football.

Bumgarner added 8 total tackles (3 solo, 5 assists), and defensive lineman D. Lewis (#55) was also credited with 8 tackles.

Other notable defenders included:

• T. Whitaker (#8): 5 total tackles

• J. West (#52): 4 tackles

• L. Martin (#6): 3 total tackles

• H. Hodges (#3): 5 total tackles

• D. Andrews (#56), R. Ramirez (#60), E. Edwards (#9), G. Clay (#7), T. Morgan (#16), D. Taylor (#33) and G. Kelly all contributed to the effort defensively.

Special teams also saw a bright moment from #0 M. Londagin, who snagged an interception in the secondary.

— Walker Cup rivalry set for Friday Night Lights This week, the Eagles return home to host the Henryetta Knights in a much-anticipated Walker Cup matchup. This annual game honors Coach John Addison Walker, who had coaching ties to both programs and whose legacy lives on through the trophy that bears his name.

The Walker Cup trophy, as seen in this year’s display, shows a growing legacy:

• 2022 – Morris 18, Henryetta15

• 2023 – Henryetta 20, Morris 8

• 2024 – Henryetta 46, Morris 0 Morris will be seeking redemption and their first win of the season.

Head Coach Jimmy Whitlock and the Eagles will look to regroup, correct mistakes, and harness the lessons learned from Friday’s shutout loss as they defend their home field in front of a passionate Walker Cup crowd.

— Haskell 40, Morris 0 Stat Morris Haskell Total Yards 163 320 Passing Yards 85 32 Rushing Yards 78 288 First Downs 10 17 Turnovers 2 1 3rd Down Eff. 3/11 (27%) 6/10 (60%) 4th Down Eff. 0/2 (0%) 2/2 (100%) Penalties 3/15 3/14 -As the Eagles prepare to host Henryetta under the lights, fans from both towns are expected to pack the stands for a hard-fought rivalry matchup. Kickoff is set for Friday at 7 p.m. at Morris.

One thing is certain – the Walker Cup will once again bring out the heart, hustle and hometown pride of these proud football programs.