Jenni Carlson, a sports columnist for The Oklahoman, tells how the Route 66 town of Stroud, Okla., has been in a frenzy since its high-school football team has played its way to the Class A state championship game.
Dawn Welch, owner of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, plays a big role in the article. It’s the first time since 1981 that Stroud has played for a state title.
Stroud lost to Tonkawa 7-6 in the state final on Saturday night. A missed extra-point kick after a touchdown was the difference in the game.